The jataka tales--stories of the Buddha's past lives (in both human and animal form)--were first said to have been told by the Buddha himself 2,500 years ago.
Matthieu Ricard trained as a molecular biologist, working in the lab of a Nobel prize—winning scientist, but when he read some Buddhist philosophy, he became drawn to Buddhism. Eventually he left his life in science to study with Tibetan teachers, and he is now a Buddhist monk and translator for the Dalai Lama, living in the Shechen monastery near Kathmandu in Nepal.
From the creator of the best-selling Divine Feminine Oracle, and the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling Mary Magdalene Revealed, this stunning oracle delves deep into Mary Magdalene's long-lost spiritual teachings and her message of inclusionary love meant for all humanity.
First marked by the standing stones of our megalithic ancestors, the world's sacred sites are not only places of spiritual energy, but, also, hubs of cosmic energy and earthly energy. Generation upon generation has recognised the power of these sites, with the result that each dominant culture builds their religious structures on the same spots - the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, for example, ...
Venture beyond the well-traveled paths of the Rider-Waite-Smith conventions to the world of Sefirot Tarot where history, esoteric tales, Judaic Kabbalah, and the Marseille Tarot tradition combine to create a powerful tool for intuition, reflection, and growth. Since ancient times, the mysterious island of Dioscoria has been a harbor for mystics and misfits, rebels, and outcasts.
A pocket-sized, portable version of Chris-Anne's wildly popular tarot deck in a keepsake tin, featuring her deeply meaningful, vibrant artwork and healing messages for the modern reader.
Create a balanced, happy love life with the help of this book of practical love magick. Award-winning author Christopher Penczak offers a wealth of magickal workings and wisdom for everything from reclaiming sexual power and arousing passion to banishing ties to an unrequited love relationship.
Well-researched, comprehensive, and engaging, Haitian Vodou will be a welcome addition for people new to Haitian spirituality as well as for students, practitioners, and academics.
Fairies have long been a part of witchcraft traditions, especially Celtic and Norse witchcraft, paganism, and other traditions deeply tied to the earth. But these fairies aren't the harmless creatures you've read about in children's tales: they are magical creatures with their own culture and rules that you need to know before venturing into their territory.
'Our own Self-realization is the greatest service we can render the world' The simple but powerful teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of India's most revered spiritual masters, continue to enlighten and enrich over sixty years after his death.