Philosophy & Religion

A modern guide to lojong-ancient Buddhist techniques for transforming all circumstances, including  pain, anxiety, and stress, into mental well-being that benefits us and the people around us. We've all heard platitudes about cultivating love and...

A new translation of the 6th-century Taoist text Bai Yao Lu (Statutes of the Hundred Remedies), with practical commentary • Explains how the Hundred Remedies of the Bai Yao Lu offer a practical guide to what enlightened or sagely behavior looks like •...

A practical guide to the creation of natural wands for magical work • Explains the variety of woods and other botanicals that may be used to craft wands, their magical and hermetic attributes and virtues, and how these influence the adept’s intention...

An in-depth guide to attaining the enlightenment of the Philosopher’s Stone • Explores the alchemical mechanics of the Philosophers’ Stone • Illustrates the sacred geometry behind the creation of the Philosophers’ Stone • Explains how the...

The Hermetic Tree of Life by William R. Mistele offers a comprehensive guide to unlocking your highest spiritual and magical potential through the Tree of Life. Drawing from hermetic teachings, Kabbalah, elemental magic, and the works of Franz Bardon,...

A practical guide to using flowers in magical practice • Provides detailed instruction on every stage of the harvesting, crafting, and practical use of flower magic potions, including a comprehensive herbarium of all the flowers that may be used •...

Attuned to the movements of nature, the Celts understood that all things are connected, and they "divined" answers to their queries as well as what the future holds from the animals, plants, the winds, and the seasons. Trees and animals had particular...

Finland has long been viewed as the land of sorcerers and shamans. Exploring the rich history of Finnish occultism, Perttu Häkkinen and Vesa Iitti examine the significant figures and groups of Finland’s occult world from the late 19th century to the...

A presentation of seven essential texts, central to the Hermetic Tradition, never before published together • Includes Theogony, The Homeric Hymn to Hermes, The Poem of Parmenides, The Poimandres, The Chaldean Oracles, Hymn to Isis, and On Divine...

A guide to ancient beliefs including instructions for magic and spellcasting • Describes the arcane rituals, ancient beliefs, and secret rites of the Welsh Marches, including those of the Sin Eaters, Eye Biters, and Spirit Hunters • Shares extracts...

Explores how the search for meaning in the post-Soviet era has given rise to a revival of ancient spiritual traditions and a plethora of new movements • Reveals the survival of ancient Slavic deities, pagan practices, and folk medicine tradition in...

An examination of the beliefs and history of the secretive Yezidi sect • Explains how the Yezidis worship Melek Ta’us, the Peacock Angel, an enigmatic figure often identified as “the devil” or Satan, yet who has been redeemed by God to rule a world of...

• Examines the foundational texts and principles of Hermeticism and alchemy, showing how they offer a foundation for a psycho-spiritual creative practice  • Takes the reader on a Hermetic journey through each of the seven traditional planets, offering...

In this book, Rosemarie Anderson shares her discoveries of the Divine Feminine Tao alongside her original translation of the Tao Te Ching. Working from ancient silk and bamboo slip manuscripts, the oldest known copies of the Tao Te Ching, the author...

• Explores the schools of Solomonic magic around the world and works such as The Greater and Lesser Keys of Solomon the King and The Hygromancy of Solomon  • Examines Solomon’s magical possessions, including his famous ring that gave him command over...

A detailed guide to the breath-focused meditation practice of Kriya yoga for spiritual growth, inner stillness, and self-realization * Explains the basic techniques of the practice, detailing proper posture, breathwork exercises (pranayama), bandhas,...

A guide to the history and practices of the Druids and the Celtic faith * Reconstructs the Druidic faith from surviving remnants, parallels with other Indo-European traditions, and dedicated study of scholarly sources * Details magical rites and...

In order to practice the Four Agreements, before we can achieve the Mastery of Love, we must move Beyond Fear. Fear is the source of all the negative agreements we've made with life. It can alienate us from the joy that is our birthright. When we are...

A real, emotional, and vulnerable story of one man’s persistent courage to overcome some of life’s worst and greatest challenges, while finding hope, healing, love, peace, and fulfillment along the journey of life. A heartfelt, emotive, and hopeful...

A guided journal that provides writing techniques and exercises that are matched with Buddhist meditation instructions and teachings. This guided journal uniquely combines personal writing and meditation, two of the most beneficial self-help processes...

Reflecting sixteen years of intensive fieldwork, this book is a rich chronicle of the daily lives, belief systems, and healing rituals of four highly revered Tibetan shamans forced into exile by the Chinese invasion during the 1950s. Larry Peters lived...

Author's Summary Sharing your truth with the world is rarely easy, especially when it contradicts history and a major world religion. But truth, much like love, can't stay buried forever. Redvelations is my story of remembering and reclaiming Sarah,...

A Teaching Memoir That Crosses the Barriers Between Worlds A shaman is one who has learned to move between two worlds: our physical reality and the realm of spirits. For John Lockley, shamanic training also meant learning to cross the immense divide of...

In the teachings of Jesus, there are prayers, and then there is prayer the silent, loving communion with the divine, beyond words or ritual. With Father Thomas Keating's book Open Mind, Open Heart, hundreds of thousands discovered the transformative...

In order to come to your senses, Alan Watts often said, you sometimes need to go out of your mind. Perhaps more than any other teacher in the West, this celebrated author, former Anglican priest, and self-described spiritual entertainer was responsible...

God is real. Everything we say about God is made up. Holy Rascals is a rousing call to anyone ready to go beyond "isms" and ideologies, and live in the world as a liberating force of justice, compassion, and joy. "Holy rascals are spiritual culture...

We spend countless hours training our dogs, but how often do we consider what they have to teach us? "Our canine companions aren't just our best friends," explains Tami Simon "They naturally embody many of the spiritual principles we ourselves aspire to...

When her granddaughter was accepted to Naropa University, the celebrated author Pema Chodron promised that sheÕd speak at the commencement ceremony. Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better contains the wisdom shared on that day. ÒWhat do we do when life doesnÕt...

What did the Dalai Lama say to the pizza guy from Brooklyn? "Make me one with everything!" It's a familiar joke, muses Lama Surya Das, but it holds a profound truth: that in addition to inner peace, meditation is a path for all-inclusive connection ...

When the path ahead is dark, how can we keep from stumbling? How do we make our way with courage and dignity? "Inside each of us is an eternal light that I call 'the One Who Knows,'" writes Jack Kornfield. "Awakening to this wisdom can help us find our...

The story of Jesus has not waned in its power to change lives. Yet today, even though the majority of us grew up in a culture suffused by the mythos of Jesus, many of us feel disconnected from the essence and vitality of his teachings. With Resurrecting...

Journey to the 16th century to discover the fiery passion of Saint Teresa of Avila, one of ChristianityÕs most inspiring saints. A tireless reformer and the mentor of Saint John of the Cross, Teresa offers us an enduring revelationÑthat we can achieve an...

The magic and mystery of the ancient craft revealed for a new, modern age It's completely understandable if you're in the dark about alchemy. It has been practiced around the world and linked to various religious rites, scientific experiments, and of...

A brilliant, new, secular explanation of the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness. The Satipatthana Sutta – the 2,500-year-old teachings of the Buddha himself – is the original ‘DIY manual’ on how to meditate and be mindful. Just a few pages long, with 13...

Discover newfound freedom in life's ever-constant flow of endings and beginnings with the wise words of Pema Chodron, beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart As much as we might try to resist, endings happen in every...

In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Ch dr n offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In an...

A rich, poetic, and socially relevant version of the great spiritual and philosophical classic of Taoism from one of America's leading literary figures. Most people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy writing. Fewer...

A quick guide to the history of the world's most popular meditation practice. From the time of the Buddha to the age of meditation apps, this straightforward introduction gives an entire overview of the use of the term "mindfulness" in Buddhist...

Daily dharma teachings on compassion, wisdom, mindfulness, and joy--ideal for creating moments of peace and reflection in our chaotic world. Awaken Every Day offers reflections for each day of the year, helping readers cultivate meaning in our own lives...

This compact collection of Taoism's greatest masterpieces introduces its most fundamental teachings and reveals the essential spirit of Tao. From the time of its earliest sages in prehistoric China, Taoists have looked to the underlying Way of all...

Best-selling author and spiritual teacher Pema Chödrön shares life-changing practices for living with wisdom, confidence, and integrity amidst confusing situations and uncertain times. We live in difficult times. Life so often seems like a turbulent...

This book shows how we can move beyond secular mindfulness and compassion techniques to the cultivation of insight--seeing into and thereby becoming free of the repetitive thinking that keeps us trapped in cycles of suffering. Most books in the secular...

A collection of lectures given at Harvard by the Dalai Lama on a spectrum of topics, such as individual and world peace. This work answers questions that those interested in Buddhism have long hoped to see addressed. His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave a...

An effective new approach to Buddhist practice that combines the rigor of traditional meditation and study with the psychological support necessary for practice in modern life. Zen teacher Jules Shuzen Harris argues that contemporary American Buddhists...

Best-selling American Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön presents a friendly and encouraging guide to spiritual practice for all those who want to take up the path of the bodhisattva--one who aspires to live life with courage, generosity, patience, fearlessness,...

This concise yet profound guide to Buddhist pilgrimage will be an essential companion of any Mahayana or Tibetan Buddhist pilgrim. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse's fresh and easy-to-read writing style appeals to anyone generally interested in Buddhist topics;...

After six years of solitude, Indian sageRamanaMaharshireflects on the topics of peace, the self, and silence-featuring a foreword by Carl Jung The renowned Indian sageRamanaMaharshiis widely beloved-by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Taoists, and...

With geopolitical tensions and the threat of violence flaring all over the world, people everywhere are experiencing a heightened sense of vulnerability and helplessness. But there is hope. Pema Chodron here shows us how to identify the underlying causes...