Philosophy and Religion

If you had asked George Dalzell, a professional psychiatric social worker, a few years ago if he thought he'd be talking with the dead, he would have said, 'no way.' Yet, when his close friend Michael, an airline purser from Germany, was killed, things started happening that permanently shifted Dalzell's "perspective on reality." As a therapist, Dalzell had counseled people who claimed to hear

Some people seem to be happy no matter what happens in their lives. Some people are sad and depressed, no matter how well off they are financially. Some people feel secure and peaceful, even though they may have none of the stuff other people have. What's going on here? What's the secret? It may be hard to believe, but happiness is only a thought away. It's really true. What happens within de

For the past three decades Dr Williams has risked his personal safety to journey among shamans in Peru the mystical and spiritual centre of our times. The spiritual travelogue includes descriptions of the shamanic ceremonies he performed at sacred sites like Machu Picchu and Cuzco as well as his initiations using the mind- expanding psychedelic ayahuasca and the sacred coca plant.

Novak investigates a belief called the Binary Soul Doctrine (BSD) which states simply that humans possess two souls which split at death, the conscious going on to reincarnate again and again, while ...

Why don't people heal? Why do they stay wounded--some even driven to suicide by their pain-despite the best that organic and psychological medicine can offer? To find the answers, Russian--born psychiatrist Olga Kharitidi traveled to exotic Samarkand, a major cultural and spiritual crossroads, and ancient capital of Uzbekistan, in the heart of Central Asia. No stranger to mystical and shamanic

Just like precious gems are formed by the Earth's pressures, so to is wisdom gained through life's many challenges. The Hope book contains a distillation of wisdom borne through life experiences. Experiences that are common to us all.Words used sparingly too are precious gems that can transform someone's life. Words heard at the right time can have a powerful effect and can give us insights into o

What does it mean to follow the path of Christ today? Former Catholic monk and mystic Jim Marion believes if you want to join Christ in the Kingdom of Heaven, you must strive for inner spiritual growth during your lifetime. It's not something that automatically happens to Christians after death, nor can the Church do it for you. Inner spiritual growth, says Marion, has always been the true essence

Retreats in darkness have been used by all the great spiritual traditions for thousands of years as a method for tapping deep clarity, accessing sacred wisdom, connecting with the Divine, and training to transform the mind/body system into a manifestation of wisdom. In dark retreat, the practitioner lives in complete darkness--eating, sleeping, meditating, and simply existing in a world without

Paradise is not the state of being in harmony, but the process of harmonizing. It is not a garden of bliss, but the bliss of gardening. Paradise is about mending the self, restoring the balance, getting back into tune, bringing all our discarded and forgotten parts into the whole. That means paying attention to and honoring synchronicities, precognitive dreams, telepathic communications, vision

"Over the years, Thomas Moore has taught us how to discover the holiness concealed in the ordinary." - Harold Kushner In his latest book, Thomas Moore finds striking new meaning in the rich stories and imagery of the Gospels, recasting Jesus not as a teacher of morals and beliefs but as a spiritual visionary with a radical vision for humanity. This highly original take on the Gospels offers a fres

In his work as a medium Gordon is constantly asked why a person had to die. Were they too good for this world? Did they go before their time? Why would a benevolent God let them suffer?

For nearly a decade, Matteo Pistono smuggled out of Tibet evidence of atrocities by the Chinese government, showing it to the United States government, human rights organisations, and anyone who would listen. Yet Pistono did not originally intend to fight for social justice in Tibet - he had gone there as a Buddhist pilgrim.

Few experiences stir the emotions and throw a person into crisis as illness does. It affects not only the body but also the spirit and soul. Illness is about life and death, fear and hope, love and conflict, spirit and body. And yet, the healthcare system is not structured around these considerations - our doctors and other medical professionals are not trained to deal with the whole person.

Immaculee Ilibagiza believes that praying the rosary spared her from being slaughtered during the horrific 1994 Rwanda genocide, in which her family and more than a million other innocent men, women and children were brutally murdered.

One of former president Barack Obama's favorite gifts under ten dollars, this mini Zen garden will help you find peace in everyday life and deliver mindfulness to your desktop. Kit includes: - Mini Zen gardening tray - Bag of sand - Decorative rocks - Miniature wooden rake - Mini book on the beauty of Zen gardening

Describes authentic tantra, the different spiritual paths and how tantra combines yoga, meditation, ayurveda and other disciplines.

A magickal daybook containing 365 spells, charms and potions designed to increase passion, banish negative vibrations and bring good fortune and prosperity. From festival-specific spells - such as the Valentine Midnight Spell or the Christmas Eve Faery Spell - to general philtres, incantations and potions for harnessing love, sex, finance and spirituality, Wiccan Spell A Night is the complete year

Infamous for scandalising society on both sides of the Atlantic, Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was a major intellectual figure on the occult whose work has often been eclipsed by his own notoriety. Portable Darkness collects the best of his voluminous writings, displaying the razorsharp insight for which Crowley is renowned for. Explores Crowley's favourite subjects such as the power of language, y

A Young Man's Journey to Happiness and Self-Understanding