Spirituality and religious experience Books

Discover more about one of the four keys to the Gate of Heaven: As it turns out, Buddha had quite a lot to say on the subject of gratitude, including citing it as one of the four keys to the Gate of Heaven. Why is this? Perhaps the sheer simplicity of...

Want to learn more about moon spells, phases of the moon, Wiccan spells and other aspects of Wiccan religion? Moon Spell Magic is intended to be a practical and inspirational handbook to making magic from spells for each day of the week: - rituals for...

The Heart Essence of the Lady of Immortality or Chime Phakme Nyingtik is the most profound of all the teachings that Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo received through the seven methods of transmission, because not only does it bring about a long life, but a life...

Find the space to breathe, connect, and intuit with this gorgeous minimalist tarot deck and companion guide from the artist behind The Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot.The Portent Tarot is a deck of darkness and revelation. It offers space to explore...

Addicts and alcoholics are often highly spiritualized individuals who lack the faith apparatus to make a healthy connection with their spiritual drive. As such, they turn to negative behavior patterns to fulfill that hunger: alcohol, drugs, food, sex,...

This book collects the intimate talks and daily presentations made by Trappist monk Thomas Keating to members of Contemplative Outreach, the organization Keating helped establish to promote the revival of the Christian mystical tradition. Oriented toward...

Jungian psychology based on a little known treatise he authored in his earlier years.

Push the boundaries of your awareness and live your most metaphysical life with this mind-blowing exploration of esoteric teachings and reality-transcending practices by Maggie Wilson, author of the Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck.Metaphysics explores...

Alaric Albertsson's Travels Through Middle Earth: The Path of a Saxon Pagan is a beautifully written book that tells the reader how to incorporate these old pagan beliefs into modern magical practice. The book itself serves as a bridge to the past...

Sound of the Trumpet transcends religious boundaries, inviting readers of all faiths and backgrounds to explore the universal truths that lie at the core of human existence. Allen reminds us that genuine spiritual growth cannot be achieved through mere...

An essential interfaith resource for university chaplains and spiritual leaders in higher education. In an increasingly heterogenous age, any university chaplains and spiritual leaders struggle to center their student communities, aware of vast...

A clear introduction to the spirituality, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon from a modern practitioner.Secrets of Greek Mysticism is the first spiritual book about the Greek gods and goddesses written by a native, practicing...

Theintimate personal journals of two occultists practising western magick to achieve "The Great Work" (also known as "awakening" or "enlightenment").With its humour, honesty, and down-to-earth approach, extending beyond the cult following it gained after...

Based on an ancient understanding of the cycles of nature, John Michael Greer invites students of occult to continue their training with the study of the four elements. The four elements are one of the foremost themes of Western occult tradition and have...

A comprehensive exploration of spirituality and philosophyThe essays explore philosophy, meaning and spirituality; consciousness, death and transformation; and responsibility, ethics and society. Perceptive and illuminating, they examine the nature of...

The captivating story of the West's love affair with Indian spirituality - from the orientalism of the British Empire to modern counterculture.In 1897, an Indian yogi exhibited himself at London's Westminster Aquarium, demonstrating yoga positions to a...

This introduction to the interior world of mythic consciousness has gone through many popular editions and become a classic point of reference for students of Greek religion as well as the depth psychology.

I have this gem and it's looking for a beholderHafiz of Shiraz (also known as Hafez) remains the most beloved name in all of Persian literature. Indeed, his mystic, lyric poetry is cherished as one of the great achievements of world literature, on a par...

In 2003 John Michael Greer became the seventh Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA), an initiatory organization teaching Celtic nature spirituality which was founded in 1912. The outcome was that his writings began to stray...

The essays and articles collected in this volume sum up the first not-quite decade of John Michael Greer's career as a writer on magic and occultism. While they cover a range of subjects, all of them share a common theme and were shaped by...

An extraordinary exploration of the forgotten history of the esoteric and its unexpected possibilities in our time.In these talks, written and presented to a variety of audiences between 2001 and 2010, John Michael Greer explores the forgotten history of...

Touched by Nature is about the incredible healing power of plants. Just as their bodies are able to heal our bodies, as evidenced by the many successes of herbal medicine, so their spirit - or energy - offers much needed help to our spirits.This book is...

A comprehensive guide to the understanding and practicing Buddhist meditationThe very idea that the teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our...

An illuminating guide to one of the greatest mysteries of Arthurian legend.The story of the Grail and those who seek it remains one of the most enduring myths known to the West.In this book the stories and legends are explored in depth and the ongoing...

Intended to train and stimulate the mind, this book aims to open readers up to unfamiliar ways of thinking through various new techniques and challenges, such as discursive meditation, awareness exercises and affirmation.This thought-provoking book was...

This is not a book about mysticism, nor about meditation. It introduces a radically different way to cultivate a contemplative attitude, a way for all humans but known to only a handful of western people. A way of simplicity for a culture addicted to...

The Katha Upanishad embraces the key ideas of Indian mysticism in a mythic story we can all relate to the quest of a young hero, Nachiketa, who ventures into the land of death in search of immortality. But the insights of the Katha are scattered, hard...

Who do we look up to? Christ the Saviour is no more. In the modern West, the life of the most significant figure in the history of the culture is assumed to be obsolete. What remains?Quite a lot, actually. In this groundbreaking work, acclaimed...

Age range 12+ As the story continues, friends of the missing archaeologist and his son discover the mythical kingdom hidden deep in the Kimberley ranges.After many skirmishes, they are finally convinced by the oracle to help Chaldee - the ruler of the...

Although set in the remote Kimberley ranges of northern Australia, this story centers on an ancient kingdom, slightly offset from Earth's frequency, struggling to deal with a prophecy that predicts the coming of a young earthling whose mission is to...

Dancing with Angels in Heaven is the fifth book in the pentalogy of the author's encounters with his spirit guide that began when he was confronted on the street by a homeless man named Albert, who turned out to be a wise spirit in disguise.The author's...

For anyone drawn to spiritual love and devotion, and how to joyfully align one's life to a soulful calling, All Roads Lead to Ram is a captivating and empowering true tale.For anyone drawn to spiritual love and devotion, and how to joyfully align one's...

A compelling appraisal of the state of our present-day world, and a bold, visionary, Spirit-filled blueprint for its transformation and evolution through radical loving and audacious holiness.For many of us, it feels as if our world is breaking apart...

Enlightened Contemporaries is the first book to compare the lives and teachings of three of the world's most admired spiritual masters: Francis of Assisi, the Christian saint; Dogen, the great Zen Buddhist teacher; and Rumi, the Islamic Sufi...

On June 23, 1936, Edgar Cayce, the most renowned psychic of the twentieth century and the father of holistic medicine, gave a life reading for Thomas Jefferson (T. J.) Davis, the two-day-old nephew of his secretary, Gladys Davis. In this reading, Cayce...

"One of the most refreshing, humorous, and radically honest books about practical and comparative religion this reviewer has ever come across." -Library Journal(starred review)"Daniele Bolelli is in the house. Minds will be blown. Lives will be changed."...

Frankenstein was first released in 1818 anonymously.The credit for Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's authorship first occurred in 1823 when a French edition was published. A year earlier, Mary's revolutionary husband, the influential poet, dramatist,...

"Louis Sahagun's gripping biography is an insightful look at the life and times of one of the last century's most important mystical thinkers."-The Fortean TimesIn 1919, a Canadian teenager with a sixth grade education arrived by train to the wilds of...

Take a trip through time to uncover the mysterious Essene knowledge and secrets that Jesus was taught. * Did Jesus really die on the cross? * Who was Mary Magdalene and what was her real connection with Jesus? * Extensive new information about the...

In 1983, Dolores was working with several individuals who volunteered for sessions to help her hone her craft in hypnosis. Over the years, she had developed her own technique of hypnosis wherein the client would go into a very deep state of trance and be...

Every story has a happy ending . . . it just depends on where you end the story. Like a River to the Sea is the story of an ordinary man, whose life story may have a most extraordinary impact on how you view your own life.Like a River to the Sea is the...

Renowned Toltec wisdom teacher don Miguel Ruiz Jr. reveals how the tools of awareness, understanding, and unconditional love can free your authentic self.The Toltecs were an ancient civilization that predated the Aztecs. They believed that life as we...

Nouman Ali Khan is possibly the most recognisable American Muslim preacher, alongside Hamza Yusuf and Zaid Shakir, who led Muhammad Ali's funeral prayer. He is listed as one of the 500 most influential Muslims by the The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies...

This Spirituality Handbook helps you with your spiritual journey and path with your faith in God and spiritual or religious beliefs. It teaches about life lessons, positivity, karma, prayers, law of attraction, psychic ability, Kingdom Spouse/Twin flame...

Throughout this book, the authors discuss many subjects and events in detail which may be unknown to most readers. The title of this book, Psycosmos A Synthesis on Human History & Spirituality, is exactly what it implies. The key word in the title is...

"The Water's Edge" is an intriguing guide to the overcoming the challenges that every Christian will face throughout life. It reflects one man's symbolic journey in a rowboat to different islands, illustrating obstacles in life that we all face and must...

'Within each of us is a divine treasure, and if we hope to discover it, we need to go deep into the heart of who we are.' -Meister EckhartMeister Eckhart has been a huge figure in spirituality for more than eight hundred years -...

A little book that teaches readers how to incorporate the message of Conversations with God into their daily lives In 1999, Neale Donald Walsch wrote three little books, each focusing on different areas of life: Neale Donald Walsch on Relationships,...