Philosophy and Religion

A Pulitzer Prize nominee and the bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence bridges modern science with the spiritual wisdom of the East This extraordinary series of encounters between the Dalai Lama and prominent Western psychologists, physicians, and meditation teachers sheds new light on the mind-body connection Can the mind heal the body? The Buddhist tradition says yes—and now ma

Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner  Leading African American Buddhist teachers offer lessons on racism, resilience, spiritual freedom, and the possibility of a truly representative American Buddhism. With contributions by Acharya Gaylon Ferguson, Cheryl A. Giles, Gyōzan Royce Andrew Johnson, Ruth King, Kamilah Majied, Lama Rod Owens, Lama Dawa Tarchin Phillips, Sebene Selassie, and Pamela

The first English translation of Mipham Rinpoche's commentary on the "wisdom" chapter of Shantideva's classic text, in which Mipham explains Madhyamaka philosophy from the perspective of the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Shāntideva´s guide to the training of a Bodhisattva is one of the most important and beloved texts in the Tibetan tradition. The ninth chapter, however, dealing

A translation of Jigme Lingpa´s eighteenth-century Tibetan Buddhist aspiration prayer for taking rebirth in the pure land Copper-Colored Mountain, accompanied by a commentary and analysis by the translators. While Pure Land Buddhism is generally thought of as an East Asian tradition with an Indian origin, the Copper-Colored Mountain is in fact the first and only pure land with scriptural origins

A groundbreaking and detailed presentation of the rich system of meditation traditions that have come to us through the Pali tradition of Buddhism. Meditations of the Pali Tradition, from consummate scholar of Pali Buddhism L. S. Cousins, explores the history of meditation practice in early or Pali Buddhism, which was established in various parts of South and Central Asia from the time of the Bud

Tibetan Buddhist practice isn't just sitting in silent meditation, it's developing fresh attitudes that align our minds with reality. Includes three new translations of Atisha´s source material. In this book, B. Alan Wallace explains a fundamental type of mental training that is designed to shift our attitudes so that our minds become pure wellsprings of joy instead of murky pools of problem

“No se trata de un libro escrito por mí, sino que me ha ocurrido a mí”. —Neale Donald Walsch   Había llegado al límite. Se encontraba en ese momento en que el dolor —el peor dolor, el que produce la soledad de espíritu —amenazaba con llevarle a la más terrible desesperación. ¿Qué mejor prueba podía ten

El miedo y el dolor son interruptores que encienden o apagan la luz, eso depende de cada quien, lo importante es saber qué hacer con lo que sucede en esos momentos en los que, como se dice de manera coloquial, «no se tiene cabeza». Se les tiene terror al miedo y al dolor, pero en realidad son una oportunidad que se presenta para obtener un aprendizaje, por eso Georgette Rivera

Tu fuego interior es la energía vital que llevas dentro, la fuerza invisible que da vida a tu ser. Descubre el tuyo y sintoniza con tu pasión por la vida. Este libro te mostrará cómo atender conscientemente tu energía interior en un mundo acelerado que intenta acaparar tu atención. Cuidar tu fuego interior es una práctica diaria que te permitir&aa

Esta guía te ayudará no solo a liberarte de patrones negativos de pensamiento y comportamiento, sino a abrazar radicalmente tu propio ser La importancia de la meditación ha crecido en los últimos años en Occidente. Ha pasado de ser una moda a un hábito de millones. Sin embargo, aún hay muchas cosas por aclarar en torno a su práctica. Da

Through the life stories and translated writings of eight masters, modern Chinese Buddhism comes to life for English readers for the first time. Amidst the Chinese political revolutions and cultural upheavals of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a group of dedicated and determined monks, nuns, and laypeople labored to reinvigorate the core practices and teachings of Buddhist Chin

A new edition of A.E. Waite's classic The Pictorial Key to the Tarot that explores tarot's radical political potential and its usefulness for the left. A.E. Waite´s The Pictoral Key to the Tarot has been a mainstay among tarot reference guides for more than a century. As an acclaimed occultist and scholar of the Kabbalah, Waite collaborated with artist Pamela Colman Smith to create what has beco

Awaken your life with the God and Goddess and discover the magick of the Wiccan way Get ready to take a journey to a mystical place where anything can happen--an adventure into the realm of witchcraft, magick, and empowerment. This is a place where the wonderment and purity of childhood meet with the spiritual growth and wisdom of the adult world. The Awakened Life: Wicca and Witchcraft teaches

This beautiful hardback edition brings together myths and legends from Norse mythology, presented with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. Inside you'll find the tale of Odin's search for wisdom, the making of Thor's hammer - and its loss and rediscovery. Curated by Emilie K. Baker, there are stories of magic swords, treasure hoards and the legendary Valkyrie. And there is romance

Keep the timeless teachings of Stoic philosophy in your pocket with this handy hardback guide, complete with accessible summaries, diagrams and illustrations. The philosophy of stoicism emphasizes self-control, the pursuit of virtue, and the importance of living in accordance with nature. Amidst the frantic chaos of modern life, the ancient philosophy of stoicism can provide a hugely valuable t

'When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.' -Miyamoto Musashi This deluxe silkbound slipcase edition presents The Book of Five Rings, a classic Japanese text written by undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. In it, he records his "true principles" which guarantee victory in martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or theory, Mus

The Upanishads (meaning 'to sit with a guru') is a collection of late-Vedic texts about enlightenment and acquiring mystical knowledge. These seminal texts shed light on the evolution of thought that established the key tenets of Hinduism and defined the ways in which the religion is practised today. Fascinating and filled with wisdom, the Upanishads deal with topics ranging from philosophy to c

This elegant collector's edition presents René Descartes' classic philosophical work, Meditations on First Philosophy, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. The philosopher behind the famous maxim "I think, therefore I am", Descartes and his ideas have shaped modern philosophy. Meditations on First Philosophy is one of his most celebrated texts, exploring the metaphysical relati

Deliver me from the Watchers who bear slaughtering knives, and who have cruel fingers. This paperback edition presents The Egyptian Book of the Dead, an ancient collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written as part of funeral rites to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the decea

Meet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and vengeful monsters in this beautiful hardback collection of Greek and Roman mythology, featuring classic full-colour illustrations. The myths and legends of the ancient world are vividly told here by master storytellers of the 19th century, Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Discover how Theseus defeated the Minotaur, why the witch Circe turned