Spiritual and Self Help

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  • As a young college student studying philosophy, Klein filled a notebook with short quotes from the world’s greatest thinkers, hoping to find some guidance on how to live the best life he could. Now, from the vantage point of his eighth decade, Klein revisits the wisdom he relished in his youth with this collection of philosophical gems, adding new ones that strike a chord with him at the end of his life. From Epicurus to Emerson and Camus to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr—whose words provided the title of this book - each pithy extract is annotated with Klein’s inimitable charm and insights. In these pages, this unique jokester–philosopher tackles life’s biggest questions, leaving the reader chuckling and enlightened. Klein’s fans have fallen in love with the warm, humorous and thoughtful way he shows how philosophy resonates in everyday life. Readers of his popular books Plato And A Platypus Walk into a Bar... and Travels with Epicurus come for enlightenment and stay for the entertainment.
  • Eleven men embarked upon a journey in 1894 with one objective: to find the great spiritual teachers of the Far East and witness their uncommon abilities. Since these Masters were scattered over a wide territory that covered a large portion of India, Tibet, China and Persia, they knew it could take years of searching many secluded villages and hidden mountain communes. Planning each step of the journey became a challenge knowing that countless miles of rugged terrain separated the remote and isolate locations that were imperative to the exploration. Even though they could plot their route on a map and see where they were headed, the destination deep within the souls of eleven scientifically trained men remained uncertain. Baird T. Spalding and the others were practical in nature and the thought of spiritual masters performing miracles seemed impossible. Despite these suspect thoughts, something compelled them to move onward. So they did. Volume 1 covers the introduction of the Master Emil the visit to the "Temple of Silence"; astral projection; walking on Water a visit to the Healing Temple; the Snowmen of the Himalayas and sheds new light on the teachings of Jesus.

  • The theme of Vijnana Bhairava Tantra is dharana or concentration. This new translation sheds light on the practice of dharana and comprises 112 different dharanas - techniques of concentration, which can easily incorporated into daily life. It is a practice intended for those of a steady and controlled mind, the techniques can provide a way for those of us with a distracted mind to develop concentration and meditation.
  • Michel de Nostredame - the most famous prophet the world has ever known. Of the thousands of predictions that he made in his lifetime, many have come true with startling accuracy. The book covers predictions covering the years 1996 to 2100 - not only those predictions made by Nostradamus, but those of other great and famous mystics. Some of these mention: Warplanes over the Americas; a possible widespread nuclear attack on the United States that devastates New York - an attack that may coincide with a similar attack on the Middle East;  what will the Age of Aquarius bring? And will the dead walk the Earth?
  • Here is a book which penetrates to the core of the Typhonian current active in the world today-- and does so by returning to the very fountainheads of Setian practice and philosophy. Never before has anyone made the true Typhonian current more plain and objective, in practice or in theory.
  • Thirty steps to spiritual satisfaction? It can be done. This is a practical approach to a way of life that is being rediscovered in Western society - a statement of life that synthesises elements of Hinduist and Buddhist thought with guidance to those who wish to be less tied to the mechanistic type of life and who are aiming at great spiritual satisfaction. It's not easy - but the exercises will help to attain a positive state of mind, a poise and a glad philosophy.
  • From the preface: There is a power lying hidden in man, by the use of which he can rise to higher and better things. There is in man a greater Self, that transcends the finite self of the sense-man, even as the mountain towers above the plain.The object of this little book is to help men and women to bring their inward powers of mind and spirit into expression, wisely and in harmony with universal law; to build up character, and to find within themselves that wondrous Self, which is their real self...Written in 1953, this is a work of metaphysics and the ability to create realities through belief and how to use adversity to become strong.
  • Buckland explores and instructs in various methods of conducting paranormal experiments including astral projections, talking boards, hauntings, numerology, palmistry, scrying, ceremonial magic, tarot, I Ching, ESP and hypnosis, the secrets of black magic and ceremonial magic and much more.  A good basic guide from a responsible writer.
  • Explore the history, music, art and symbols of this fascinating and ancient religion. Discover the Voodoo spirits who can help you on your journey through life. Learn about the rituals, charms, magical lamps, and baths used to protect against ill-health, charm a lover, balance the soul, and achieve success and prosperity. Illustrated.
  • Sarah Ban Breathnach wanted to offer men the same reflective book that she offered women in Simple Abundance. Yet, she also knew that she needed a man to help her represent an authentic male experience, a book that mined beneath the "Men Are from Mars" stereotypes and "Iron John" expectations. So she joined forces with Michael Segell, former "Men's Mind" columnist for Esquire and author of Standup Guy. From there, the duo gathered these contemplative, humorous, and mature essays written by a diverse sampling of men, including a backwoods hermit, mystical rabbi and world renowned rock star. Segell writes the poignant introductions to the essays while Ban Breathnach inserts her personal responses at the end of particularly provocative essays. At times she sounds like an interloper in a "boy's only" tree fort club, her comments sounding out of place within these private moments of male bonding. Yet she forces readers, men and women alike, to acknowledge the feminine within the male experience, a goal that we tend to resist.
  • The first authoritative biography of Babaji, the immortal master made famous by Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. Babaji lives today near Badrinath, in the upper Himalayan mountains. His body has not aged since the age of sixteen, when centuries ago he attained the supreme state of enlightenment and divine transformation. This followed his initiation into scientific art of Kriya Yoga by two deathless masters, the siddhas Agastyar and Boganathar, who belonged to the "18 Siddha Tradition", famous among the Tamil speaking people of southern India. This rare account, by a long time disciple, reveals their little known stories, ancient culture and present mission, as well as how their Kriya Yoga can be used to bring about the integration of the material and spiritual dimensions of life. Clear explanations of the psychophysiological effects of Kriya Yoga and guidelines for its practice are given. It includes verses from the Siddhas' writings with commentary.
  • A Literal Translation of the First Chapter of Jaimini's Upadesa Sutras. Apparently, Jaimini gave step-by-step instructions but secreted them into coded Sanskrit, with the result that every technique and principle founded in his Sutras are practised and translated differently by different astrologers. Here, for the first time, is the Sutra-by-Sutra, word by word rendition of  Jaimini's Upadesa Sutras, revelaing many secrets of Jaimini with a complete chapter devoted to the instruction of how to interpret Jaimini's coded Sutras.

  • Pele, the volcano Goddess of ancient Hawai'i, is still openly revered and worshipped in the islands. Her personification has evolved from a rich heritage of mythology and lore of her exploits introduced to the Western world by W.D. Westervelt. First published in 1916, there are also adventurous tales of Pele's sister Hi'iaka with mortals such as the handsome chiefs Kahawaii and Lohiau and the love affair with the half-man, half-pig demigod Kamapua'a. The powerful conflicts between Pele and Poliahu, the snow goddess, and Hi'iaka and the many mo'o (supernatural water creatures) are recounted with great dramatic suspense. Cover art by Brian Ibaan.
  • In the sacred literature of the world there is preserved the teaching of a Way or a Path, known to seekers of all ages, referred to in Holy Scripture as well as in mystical texts and although its description varies, it is always referred to as the one sure means of divine realisation. This book is concerned with outlining a Way, a process of transforming Man’s entire being through its expression in symbols and stages common to all great spiritual traditions. The Wheel, the Wilderness, the Spiral, the Labyrinth, the Rose, the Tree, the Fire and the Light are such images which are all produced and reacted to spontaneously by those who travel the path of Transcendence. This copy is the updated and revised second edition dated 1980.

  • Book only. The Major and Minor Arcana names and suites are the same as most standard Tarot decks, with the exception of The Suite of Hearts, which is usually known as Cups. A helpful book for those just beginning to learn the art of Tarot reading. Beautifully illustrated with clear explanations of each card and chapters on how to prepare for a reading, interpretation and suggested card layouts. Suitable for use with any Tarot deck.
  • Normandi Ellis brings her rich understanding of Egypt's sacred past to the first book to recover from original sources the history, myths, and pageantry of ancient festivals to Isis, Hathor, and other Egyptian goddesses. Full of folk history, vivid recreations of Egyptian goddess mysteries, and contemporary activities we all can use to mark life's seasons and passages, Feasts of Light will delight lovers of ancient Egypt and of the Goddess in her many guises.
  • The author has brought together - in a logical and readable way - the information needed to support our personal transformation, from the secret life of the unborn child to the threshold of illumination. An excellent basic text for transformational courses and a remarkable book for anyone involved in transformational work.
  • Have you killed any strangers lately? Try it - it can be fun! All you have to do is make a friend; because every time you make a friend you kill a stranger. Each person whose story is in this book has learnt this exciting, valuable lesson.  Many people, able-bodied and disabled, find it hard to make friends.  The book issues the challenge to the claim that normal (?) people are responsible for the non-acceptance of disabled folk in the full life of the community.  The disabled can equally be at fault. "It's a bit like the generation gap - both sides must be willing to walk some of the way across the bridge of communication." Here are REAL people willing to share their hidden scars and their joyous victories.