Philosophy and Religion

Outlining the difference between appearance and reality, this work shows that the path to awakening involves leaving behind the inaccurate and limiting beliefs we have about ourselves and the world around us and opening ourselves to the limitless potential of our true nature.

A new translation of the primary Indian Buddhist text on buddha nature, with Tibetan commentaries explaining how this text can be used to contemplate and realize one's own buddha nature.      "Buddha nature" (tathāgatagarbha) is the innate potential in all living beings to become a fully awakened buddha. This book discusses a wide range of topics connected with the

A complete translation of Asanga's classic work on the distinguishing qualities of bodhisattvas that describes how to awaken, develop, and perfect the mind of enlightenment in the Great Vehicle, or Mahayana, Buddhist tradition. Arya Asanga, famous for having been the conduit through which the teachings contained in the Five Texts of Maitreya were received and recorded, is also considered to be t

Autobiographical accounts of meetings with visionary beings together with the spiritual advice they imparted, from the thirteenth-century Bönpo scripture-revealer Shense Lhaje.      Visionary Encounters presents four chapters from the collection known as The Golden Teaching of Trenpa Namkha, a cycle of Dzogchen teachings recovered or rediscovered by th

The first published collection of essential teachings by Penor Rinpoche, one of the most important Buddhist masters of the 20th century. This inspiring work is the first available collection of teachings by one of the most well-known Nyingmapa masters of the twentieth century, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Ani Jinba Palmo compiled and translated this valuable collection of Penor Rinpoche´s fundame

Kryon is a gentle, loving entity who is currently on the earth to help us move into the high energy of what we call our “new age.” Kryon´s words have changed lives and brought love and light into some of the darkest places of our inner being. The storyline for THE JOURNEY HOME was inspired by Kryon and written by Lee Carroll. This fascinating parable tells the story of Michael Thomas, a

In this uniquely fascinating book, internationally renowned psychic Sylvia Browne recounts her captivating life as a clairvoyant, telling of her earliest 'readings' as a young child in Kansas City, and of her first contact with 'Francine,' her spirit guide. In engrossing detail, Sylvia tells how her 'gift' has assisted police departments in their seach for missing children and dangerous crimina

Essential Information for Raising Children in the Craft, here is the first book to give parents the means to teach Wicca in a more formal fashion than just “chatting with the kids” around the kitchen table without losing the spontaneity and natural ways that led them to the Craft in the first place. Featuring a Wiccan curriculum for each of the five age groups from infancy to young adulthood, O'Ga

Using vegetable oils, herbs, essential oils, and common kitchen equipment, this book will give you and guide you through 25 all-natural recipes for luxurious, gentle, beautiful, and magickal soaps. It includes a recipe for each of the eight Pagan Sabbats, Moon Phases, Handfasting, Quest, Croning, and other major life events. Drawing on her long experience with soap, herbs, oils, and Earth-based sp

“If there is one quote from this book which deserves to be emblazoned on the opening pages of your Book of Shadows; above the door of your house (or temple); and in every mind it is this: ‘Wicca is not a place to go, it is a journey to take.´”—Spiral Nature For thousands of years, we have been told that God was a man. Then someone reminded us of when God was a woman. Now we have a ref

This book provides a user-friendly introduction to the spirituality of magic. Written for the person newly interested in magic, as well as the veteran Witch, it helps the reader discover the power and beauty of magic through eternal values such as love, compassion, hope, trust, and practicality. This is not a book full of spells or lists of magical ingredients. Rather, it reveals the principles of

Within modern Wicca, the urge still exists to find a particular school. Covens are an option for some, but they can be hard to find. Even when you find one, it may not satisfy your particular quest. Other practitioners live in areas where it is not as easy to "come out of the broom closet," so they have little access to groups. Additionally, many people who desire more direct access to their god o

Gaia Eros is a collection of essays and instructions for anyone interested in finding a way to reconnect to Gaia, the living Earth.Somewhere as you read this, a Pagan-affinity group is hard at work preparing the next Beltane ritual in their area. A circle of bearded priests is gathered to revitalize the nearly lost sensibilities of ancient Druidry. And a man contacts his soul and planet more deepl

Unique among books about the Wiccan Sabbats, this volume comes complete with a convenient discussion of "Living Room" Wicca for individuals and groups who don't have an outdoor venue for their Circles.

• Understand essential oils, their blends, and uses• Discover the power of the moon phases• Learn the meanings of oils• Choose the appropriate day and timeThroughout history, the power of fragrance has been used for magic and personal empowerment and the power of the Moon and stars has been acknowledged to have a hand in human destiny. Just as you would plant your garden for the most abundant harv

Connor breaks down the process of creating rituals one step at a time to help you create complete cohesive rituals to perform by yourself or in groups. She covers dozens of different kinds of rituals eliminating the guesswork while encouraging creativity. THE POCKET GUIDE TO RITUALS also shows you the benefits of celebrating with ritual and how to plan a ritual celebration making the process both

CREATING CIRCLES & CEREMONIES is the accumulation of decades of circles ceremonies rituals Mystery plays initiations rites of passage and other magickal workings co-created by the Zell-Ravenhearts today's foremost wizard/witch couple. For more than 30 years Oberon and Morning Glory have travelled widely throughout the worldwide magickal community - participating in gatherings conducting workshops

"Seriously spellbinding." An invaluable resource for beginners and adepts alike, this best-selling and frequently recommended book on Wiccan magick and witchcraft has been updated and revised, now featuring a Year-and-a-Day calendar for the solitaire who is beginning to explore Wicca on his or her own. ? Loads of new spells ? New for this edition?a Year-and-a-Day calendar ? Expanded infor

Right behind your eyes, you are there. You can feel yourself there, looking. So intimate is your connection with your looking that when you say, 'I'm looking,' you're implying that how you look and what you see are a direct reflection of who you are in this moment. Your attitudes and beliefs reflect what you see and the way you live in your body can colour your perceptions as well. This splitting