John Lennon called himself a working class hero. George Harrison was a working class mystic. Born in Liverpool as the son of a bus conductor and a shop assistant, for the first six years of his life he lived in a house with no indoor bathroom. This book gives an honest, in-depth view of his personal journey from his blue-collar childhood to his role as a world-famous spiritual icon.
For many people, the word mysticism conjures up occult, secretive rituals held after midnight in some dark cave. But true mysticism isn't at all sinister or secretive, says author John Mabry, an Anglican-rite Congregational minister. In fact, mysticism is at the heart of an authentic Christian life.
Practical Centering enhances physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance with innovative breathing techniques and empowering exercises. It provides an instant vacation in this hectic world, enabling us to elevate our energy, relax our body, strengthen our core, and quiet our mind.
Although the seven chakras are now accepted concepts among yoga practitioners and those who study and engage in meditative or other "alternative" spiritual practices, they were exotic when C. W. Leadbeater set pen to paper in the 1920s.
True to the title, this guidebook directs beginners on the spiritual journey. Author Jan Phillips, reared Catholic, has traveled through Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim cultures merging dualities of East and West. A popular workshop leader for decades, she is a dynamic, upbeat, straight-talking, wise old woman in her own right, and her prose reflects her character.
As the Rig Vedas and Buddhist sutras foretell, as well as the Hopi and Mayan calendars, we are in the midst of complete transformation—ecologically, economically, politically, culturally. This graceful introduction offers creative safe passage through the sometimes overwhelming transition, drawing on ancient and contemporary spiritual practices particularly useful for these times.
"Dr. King has a marvelous talent for taking apart emotions and showing us how they work, and for providing us with effective techniques and exercises to master them. Happy Me, Happy You is a delightful exploration of the emotional adventure that is relationship. I’ve never seen a more thorough and useful book on the elements of our own happiness, both in and out of relationships!
As a man thinketh, so is he—thus is the biblical King Solomon often quoted by proponents of New Thought, one of the most influential native religious movements in America. Albert Amao provides an engaging and serious history of this and related movements from the eighteenth century to the present. His discussion ranges from Phineas P.
'Among books that discern people's reason for living, this one is exceptional for its interfaith perspective and clear text readily accessible to people of all backgrounds. Reverend Poos-Benson mines the wisdom of the great spiritual heroes — Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed, Lao Tzu — to reveal a pattern in how God works in the world.
"Gary Lachman makes ideas thrilling." --Ptolemy Tompkins, author of The Modern Book of the Dead and collaborator with Dr. Eben Alexander on Proof of Heaven
“...you will find no other writing on esoteric and occult subjects that displays such fluidity, vibrancy, and gentle but assertive purpose.
'Once Oneida healer Russell FourEagles (Atuneyute Keya) went to see his friend Bob, whom doctors had declared incurably paralyzed following a stroke. Within minutes of FourEagles' attention, Bob was kicking the covers off the bed. “You should write a book!” Bob later encouraged. And here it is.
"Alan Pritz has written one of the best meditation guides in years. Meditation As a Way of Life is clear, uncomplicated, inspiring, and straight from the heart of a true expert who's been there. The benefits of meditation are now known to be deeper than most people imagine. Don't deny yourself these advantages toward a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.
“Wandering, one gathers honey,” observes the Aitareya Brahmana. In this spirit Ravi Ravindra, renowned for his integration of physics and comparative religions, explores the heart of Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism to define a universal spiritual path that transcends any tradition. People with a pilgrim soul, he says, are open to a freedom from all that is known.
In this book, Shannon McRae, a gifted clairvoyant and healer, weaves case stories with cutting-edge science to describe her remarkable work with clients at the cellular level, from healing a headache and repairing an eardrum to removing cancer and alleviating depression.
THE PRESENCE OF THE INFINITE sheds new light on the important subject of spiritual experience. Using the emerging insights of evolutionary spirituality, integral philosopher, Steve McIntosh, enlarges readers' capacity to have spiritual experience more abundantly and use it more effectively to improve their lives and the world around them.
The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 7 is from 1886 to 1887, and includes articles such as: 'Have Animals Souls?'; 'The Theosophical Mahatmas'; 'Ancient Magic and Modern Science'; 'Theories about Reincarnation and Spirits'; 'The Original Programme of the Theosophical Society'.
The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 10 is from 1888 to 1889, and includes articles such as: 'Psychology of Ancient Egypt'; 'Theosophy and Buddhism'; 'The Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society'; 'Is Theosophy a Religion?'; 'Dreams'.
What do ideas look like? This clairvoyant view of the shape, color, and atmospheric effect of mental energy includes black-and-white drawings and color plates to convey a graphic representation of the power of thought.
The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 extensive volumes. Volume 1 is from 1874 to 1878, and includes articles such as: 'About Spiritualism'; 'A Story of the Mystical'; 'The Theosophical Society': 'Its Origin, Plan and Aim'; 'The Diaries of H. P. Blavatsky'.