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

A groundbreaking study of the lost tradition of Tibetan Zen containing the first translations of key texts from one thousand years ago. Banned in Tibet, forgotten in China, the Tibetan tradition of Zen was almost completely lost to us. According to Tibetan histories, Zen teachers were invited to Tibet from China in the 8th century, at the height of the Tibetan Empire. When doctrinal disagreement

The first-ever English translation of mind-training contemplations from the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. A compilation of teachings on the seven contemplations, an ancient system of mind-training/lojong teachings that has been preserved as part of a rare set of instructions on Dzogchen, or the Great Perfection. This book is unique because although the lojong teachings of the Ka

An overflowing cauldron of information, magickal works, and Druid rituals, Exploring Celtic Druidism is the first book to present the authentic teachings of the modern Celtic Druid tradition to a popular audience. You'll learn what Druidism is and how to practice it to achieve a more positive and enriching life. Included are easy-to-use instructions for gathering your ritual tools, choosing a craf

This whimsical book teaches one of the oldest and most common magickal arts: working with candles. The author offers tips on choosing candles to harmonize with astrological signs, how to burn candles effectively as a spell component, how to make magickal candles from scratch, and more.

Travel down a pathway to the Faery realm, and bring enchantment into your life. With over 100 spells, rituals, and journeys, this practical book is designed to help you in matters of romance, love, and beauty, as well as home, health, protection, and wealth. Collectively known as the "Sidhe" or "the Bright People," Faery beings exist halfway between the material and spiritual, mortal and deity.

This book, which can also be thought of as a journal opens the mystical world of dreams and deepens the reader's relationship with the Goddess, regardless of experience. It contains guides for rituals, spells, exercises and meditations. Simple techniques are designed to gently guide you to successful, inspiring, magickal, and spiritual dreaming enabling you to navigate the dreamer's path to the Go

An enlightening, balanced, responsible overview of one of the most mysterious -- and misuderstood -- spiritual paths.

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

Tribal people of the past, as well as those throughout the world today, experience reality very differently than most of us in the modern, technological world. According to these ancient belief systems, the physical realm is alive with spirits, both beneficial and malevolent, and proper interaction with these intelligences is necessary for the harmony and health of the individual and community.

• 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

A toast to Magick! In magick, the cup is a symbol of the Goddess, that ever-fruitful fountain from which the nectars of originality, wisdom, and blessings flow. Like the Horn of Plenty or Cauldron of Cerridwen, there is always enough of this vibrant liquid to quench the driest of spirits. This wellspring metes out to each of us exactly what we need—one person gets a chalice of compassion, on

What color candle is appropriate for a justice spell? Which herbs correspond to heart problems? What can you do to strengthen a peace ritual? How can you protect your home? When is a good time to empower a healing charm? Because of her exhaustive knowledge of this subject, Eileen Holland is the expert other witches turn to when they are seeking correspondences for magickal workings. By pu

Are you looking for new ideas for decorations, gifts, or ways to honor Divinity on the holidays and other special days? Magickal Crafts is about creating joy in your life by opening it to divine inspiration. Filled with beautiful, magickal crafts and delicious recipes, this is a book for everyone, from experienced craftspeople to those that are all thumbs. Inside, you?ll learn how to:

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

Spell Castings is an eclectic grimoire of magickal ways. Have you ever lit a pink candle on a Friday night and thought about the love you would like to have in your life? Maybe even closed your eyes and pictured that perfect person? Have you ever walked into a room and knew you were not alone and said a prayer for protection? Have you ever looked at a telephone, wished it would ring, and it

“A clear, accessible, and forthright exploration of Celtic tradition as the foundation of a personal path of mystical transformation that´s profoundly relevant to the problems and possibilities of the modern world. This is a book I would be delighted to recommend to my students, to members of my Druid order, and to anyone interested in Celtic spirituality as a living path for today.” —J