Philosophy and Religion

Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences is a clear, straightforward companion for Pagan and Wiccan ritual and spellwork. Entries are cross-referenced, indexed, and organized by categories and subcategories, making it easy to find what you need.

The most popular book in the "How To" series: advice, practices, and food for thought from a Zen Master on our most universal emotion.

For the first time in English, Benebell Wen reveals the rich history and theoretical principles underlying the ancient practice of crafting Fu talismans, or magical sigils, in the Chinese Taoist tradition and gives detailed instructions for modern practitioners who would like to craft their own Fu. Fu talismans are ideograms and writings typically rendered on paper and empowered by means of invoca

In this book, Jack Kornfield presents the heart of Buddhist practice as taught by twelve highly respected masters from Southeast Asia. Here, renowned teachers such as Mahasi Sayadaw, U Ba Khin, Mohnyin Sayadaw, and Achaan Maha Boowa describe a rich variety of meditation techniques—practices that can lead to the dissolution of a limited sense of self, an awakening of insight, compassion for all bei

The widely respected social philosopher embarks on his most gripping and broadly appealing work, asking the ultimate question of human nature: Why do we repeatedly violate our most deeply held values and beliefs? After nearly forty years of weighing humanity's deepest dilemmas-working in settings ranging from university and high school classrooms to corporate offices and hospitals-bestselling a

More than 100,000 copies sold! Millions of Americans know yoga as a superb form of exercise and as a potent source of calm in our stress-filled lives. Far fewer are aware of the full promise of yoga as a 4,000-year-old practical path of liberation—a path that fits the needs of modern Western seekers with startling precision. Now Stephen Cope, a Western-trained psychotherapist who has lived

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

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

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

"To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabl

We love our pets and want the best for them. Sometimes a little magick works wonders—and you don't need a magick wand or a cauldron to make wonderful things happen. Read this easy-to-use guide to learn and perform over two dozen timely and sometimes necessary spells to keep your pets happy, healthy, and safe.

Gain an introductory understanding of metaphysical concepts from a pagan perspective, beginning with the first principles of the creation of the Universe through the Celestial Soul Groups and their influence upon the evolution of life and expansion of spirit. From basic metaphysical models, the reader learns about the anatomy of the Soul and how it is connected to the Spirit and the Divine Univers

This book explains how an exorcism of a spirit is performed a distance, not in the presence of the client. It traces the normal progression that a dying person experiences, and explains why a normal death often does not occur resulting in the spirit of the dead becoming earthbound. That spirit then seeks and possesses a living person who must be depossessed. This book explores a comparative simple

Much has been written about the significance of past lives, but perhaps where we're going is more important when where we've been. In this unique anthology, six different metaphysical writers and teachers show you how to work through problem areas in your current lifetime so that your future lives will be happier and healthier.

Join Steve Travis on his journey to self-journey. This very personal account of his awakening to the life within and beyond the physical plane is a fascinating diary of a metamorphosis from skeptic to believer. With Shirley MacLaine's Out on a Limb as a starting point, Travis began his search. "In the course of my journey, a past-life regression revealed a breathtaking midnight encounter with a fa

In Green Magic, Morwyn shares with her readers the wealth of her accumulated knowledge about medicinal and magical uses of herbs. Both beginners and seasoned readers in the field of magic, as well as those with an active interest in herbs, will benefit from this compendium of facts and lore about over one hundred medicinal and magical herbs.Morwyn offers a special perspective on the interrelations