Philosophy and Religion

A Lama Foundation Book. Describes one man's transformation upon his acceptance of the principles of Yoga and gives a modern restatement of the importance of the spiritual side of man's nature. Illustrated.

In this classic work of spiritual guidance, the founder of the Rochester Zen Center presents a comprehensive overview of Zen Buddhism. Exploring the three pillars of Zen—teaching, practice, and enlightenment—Roshi Philip Kapleau, the man who founded one of the oldest and most influential Zen centers in the United States, presents a personal account of his own experiences as a student and teacher,

Seconds before Earth is demolished, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor. Together, this dynamic pair began a journey through space aided by a galaxyful of fellow travelers.

With such bestsellers as A History of God and Islam, Karen Armstrong has consistently delivered "penetrating, readable, and prescient" (The New York Times) works that have lucidly engaged a wide range of religions and religious issues. In Buddha she turns to a figure whose thought is still reverberating throughout the world 2,500 years after his death. Many know the Buddha only from seeing countl

The self-published spiritual word-of-mouth bestseller. Anna, Grandmother of Jesus became a publishing sensation when the self-published version sold 50,000 copies through word of mouth alone, amassing a worldwide following in the process. Anna is the mother of the Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. Her teachings and service birthed a spiritual lineage that changed the world. In this bo

Space, time, intention, matter, and consciousness all entangle in crystals. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ancient gem archetype of the Chintamani, the wish-fulfilling jewel known in legends around the world as the stone that grants your heart's desires. As authors Johndennis Govert and Hapi Hara reveal, the Chintamani's “tachyolithic” technology of wish-granting and spiritual enlightenm

This concise and extremely accessible presentation of the path of Tibetan Buddhism by the world's best-known Buddhist teacher shows how to apply Buddhist principles in our lives. Introduction to Buddhism contains three fundamental Buddhist teachings given by the Dalai Lama to Western students. His Holiness often refers to this short work as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice o

An insider's guide for beginner mystics, How to Study Magic is your ultimate introduction to the main areas of magic—from witchcraft to grimoires—what it means to practice them, and, most of all, how to get started.

A Buddhist manual for replacing an anxious, narrow, uncomfortable identity with one that is expansive, peaceful, and capable.   In the shamanic worldview of Tibet, the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space are accessed through the raw powers of nature and through non-physical beings associated with the natural world. The Tibetan tantric view recognizes the elements as five

How do you cope when facing life-threatening illness, family conflict, faltering relationships, old trauma, obsessive thinking, overwhelming emotion or inevitable loss? If you're like most people, chances are you react with fear and confusion, falling back on timeworn strategies: anger, self-judgement and addictive behaviours. Though these old, conditioned attempts to control our life may offer

Ask and it is answered with this 13-card pocket oracle deck featuring beautiful, nature-inspired artwork and straightforward answers to yes or no questions. While tarot and oracle decks offer the possibility of subtle and complex readings, sometimes all you want—or need—are simple, straightforward answers to your questions to help guide your path. The Crystal Ball Pocket Oracle offers just that.

Receive guidance from your true self and manifest your most epic future using the wisdom of the animal kingdom. Each card in this colorful deck and detailed guidebook connects the reader more deeply to their inherent power to manifest their dreams and fulfill their destinies.The unique, hand-drawn art in this deck is infused with sage animal messages and the author's deep passion for focusing read

There is a spiritual power in masks that transports one into realms unseen and gives voice to things unspoken. Within the context of ritual, putting on a mask places the wearer at the intersection between the present and the past, the living and the dead, this world and the Otherworld. Masks make it possible to activate ancient archetypes, with the mask wearer reanimating or personifying an ancest

Centuries ago the remote, marshy plains of East Anglia - the Fens - were drained to create agricultural land. However, the Fens remained isolated up until the nineteenth century and it was this very isolation that helped preserve the ancient traditions of this area, traditions ruthlessly eradicated elsewhere in the British Isles. These magical folk traditions, also, owe their survival to secret ru

The Wandering Star Tarot is a compass for seekers and dreamers in search of the treasures that lie within the heart, mind, and spirit. With unique, hand-drawn illustrations - keywords worked subtly into the design of each image - and a guidebook filled with hopeful messages, quotes, and spreads, this deck invites readers of all levels to work intuitively with the cards for insight and guidance.

Train yourself to interpret dreams, heal the sick or travel out of body. These occult feats defy the logic of our modern world, yet they can be a potent force in your life. The author, a well-known authority on psychic and occult experiences, shows how a knowledge of "Huna," an ancient Hawaiian religion, helps you master feats of occult magic.With this unique guidebook, you can teach yourself the

Good health allows for the proper flow of energy and better results with your magick. To be a Healthy Witch means to live by the mantra “as within so without,” and this easy-to-use oracle deck will act as an extension of your unconscious self to pinpoint the deep troubled spots and put you on the path to healing physically, mentally, and emotionally. Let the cards speak to you as you take a healin

The first scroll in an innovative series that allows modern readers to learn like the ancients examines past lives, not only the fact that we have all lived before but also that we will do so again. Explore the key evidence from clinical studies and case histories of people who remember previous lives with remarkable clarity and accuracy. Learn how many people catch glimpses of their past lives in

The first scroll in an innovative series that allows modern readers to learn like the ancients examines past lives, not only the fact that we have all lived before but also that we will do so again. Explore the key evidence from clinical studies and case histories of people who remember previous lives with remarkable clarity and accuracy. Learn how many people catch glimpses of their past lives in

Do witches hold a form of understanding about great cosmic mysteries? Do they possess powers to heal and see our futures? Travel through a history of witchcraft and meet mothers and fathers of the Craft who fought for their civil rights and recognition for Pagan religions. Learn about Pagans, Wiccans, and witches. Glimpse the lives of famous witches: Gerald Gardner, Sybil Leek, Laurie Cabot, and o