Spiritual and Self Help

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  • 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.
  • Mantak Chia reveals for the first time, to the general public, the ancient sexual secrets of the Taoist sages. These secrets enable men to conserve and transform sexual energy through its circulation in the microcosmic orbit, invigorating and rejuvenating the body's vital functions. Hidden for centuries, these esoteric techniques and principles make the process of linking sexual energy and transcendent states of consciousness accessible to the reader. This revolutionary and definitive book teaches: higher taoist practices for alchemical transmutation of body, mind and spirit; the secret of achieving and maintaining full sexual potency; the Taoist "valley orgasm" - pathway to higher bliss; how to conserve and store sperm in the body; the exchange and balancing of male and female energies, within the body and with one's partner; and, how this practice can fuel higher achievement in career and sports.  With diagrams.
  • The tale of the spiritual, erotic and psychic evolution of Tu Ming, a Taoist monk in Old China. Tu is apprenticed in sequence to five female adepts in the discipline known as the dual cultivation, a type of tantric yoga in which sexual techniques replicate states of spiritual progress. This practice culminates in the creation of a spiritual embryo at the moment of enlightenment. The five masters who instruct Tu are characters akin to those in Chinese folklore: the gentle pillow girl, Mei Cha, the doughty herb gatherer, Su Ba, and Lekshe Tsogyel, an acrobatic aristocrat from Tibet. Tu advances not only in his practice, but also in his understanding of life and love as he falls under the spell of five unforgettable women and experiences an epiphany that redefines what it means to attain the highest knowledge.
  • Nothing can match the explosive energy created in the body by pure desire. For millennia, Tantric adepts have harnessed this force as a means of attaining the summits of the mystical life. The energies fueled by passion are used to nourish the inner flame that burns away the egotistical perception of the mind.  This is an exploration of the subtle techniques of Tantra that enable the seeker to attain the triple mastery of the breath, thought, and the natural processes of the body. Tantrics believe that the body is the temple and divinity lies at its heart. In order to arrive at profound awareness, the body needs to be perfectly tuned and working toward a state of perfect fluidity. Desire reveals many of the secret practices intended for this purpose that have been passed down in the major Tantric treatises such as the Vijnanabhariva Tantra and Ch'an master Chinul's treatise on the Secrets of Cultivating the Mind, including the important techniques of the ritual sexual observances known as Maithuna.
  • In the age of rapid globalisation, Tibet's ancient and valuable culture - its language, arts, medicine and astrology - is facing extinction. This book is an important step in helping to preserve this rich heritage, which offers benefits for all humanity and is a great resource for scholars of Tibetan culture as well as a useful introduction to Tibetan heritage.  With coloured plates and illustrations.
  • Steiner lays out practical means of attaining metaphysical knowledge and mystical experience. There slumber in every human being faculties by means of which he can acquire for himself a knowledge of higher worlds. Mystics, Gnostics, Theosophists — all speak of a world of soul and spirit which for them is just as real as the world we see with our physical eyes and touch with our physical hands. At every moment the listener may say to himself: that, of which they speak, I too can learn, if I develop within myself certain powers which today still slumber within me. There remains only one question — how to set to work to develop such faculties.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Interest in Paganism is steadily increasing and while rooted in ancient tradition, it is a living religious movement. With its reverence for all creation, it reflects our current concern for the planet. This introductory guide explains what Paganism is; the different Pagan paths; what Pagans do and how to live as a Pagan.
  • On the Journey of Life, do you sometimes wish you had a map? Well, there is one: this guide through the twelve gateways of personal growth to the summit of your potential. Dan Millman makes your ascent accessible by bringing enlightenment down to earth-applying spiritual wisdom to the practical realities of everyday life. Explore the challenges and mysteries of body, mind, and emotions. Discover a new approach to success. Change confusion into clarity and knowledge into action. It begins as you turn the first page... Chapters:  1. Discover Your Worth; 2. Reclaim Your Will; 3. Energize Your Body; 4. Manage Your Money; 5. Tame Your Mind; 6. Trust Your Intuition; 7. Accept Your Emotions; 8. Face Your Fears; 9. Illuminate Your Shadow; 10. Embrace Your Sexuality; 11. Awaken Your Heart; 12. Serve Your World. Includes advice on practicing everyday enlightenment in the everyday world.
  • The next self-help book after the Bible.  This famous story of man's progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most entertaining allegories of faith ever written. Set against realistic backdrops of town and country, the powerful drama of the pilgrim's trials and temptations follows him in his harrowing journey to the Celestial City. Along a road filled with monsters and spiritual terrors, Christian confronts such emblematic characters as Worldly Wiseman, Giant Despair, Talkative, Ignorance, and the demons of the Valley of the Shadow of Death. But he is also joined by Hopeful and Faithful. An enormously influential 17th-century classic, universally known for its simplicity, vigor, and beauty of language, The Pilgrim's Progress remains one of the most widely read books in the English language. Colour plate frontispiece by Byam Shaw. Line illustrations by RH. Brock.
  • Michael Balfour investigates strange stories from the country’s moors, forests, rivers, holy wells and lochs - as well as the old legends and dark secrets of palaces, castles and cathedrals. Roaming a land where the past is mirrored in the present, he explores standing stones, mermaid beaches and magic springs; seeks out new theories about Celtic and Pictish stones, carvings and tombs; and finds monsters, ghouls and ancient cures. Not forgotten are the great historical figures who throng the pages, each making a unique contribution to Mysterious Scotland. Lavishly illustrated with colour and black and white photographs.
  • Imagine - you have just finished building your dream home, it has two bedrooms and has been designed just for you. You've endured the traumas of tradesmen who you've had to cajole, bribe and beg in order to get your home finished.  The next thing that happens is that you are suddenly married, and five of your husband's children, two grandchildren, a step-son-in-law and an assortment of animals are living with you. At the end of the year, your cosy two-bedroom dream home has become a six-room mansion.  This is Patsy's entertaining story - all the comical incidents, tradesmen trials, nosy neighbours and extended-family dilemmas from her first year of marriage to Bill, a psychiatrist. Patsy Rowe combined being a best-selling author with coaching in business etiquette, conducting fun nationwide seminars. She passed away in 2016.
  • Book II of The Delfin Knowledge System.  A personal empowerment program that enables study of the divine self that is specifically for those who are consciously on a journey toward enlightenment. One for the serious student of metaphysics.
  • Unexpected, life changing insights from an in-depth study of the lives of the Bible's infamous ladies: Delilah, Jezebel, Rahab, Lot's wife and more.  All were inundated with temptations and the demands of everyday life - just like today.  So what can we learn from them? The author combines contemporary story-telling, a sense of humour, encouragement and a verse-by-verse study of their lives and meaningful life lessons. As Liz herself puts it: For ten years I studied bunches of Biblical role models and finally realised what we had in common: Zilch! Sarah was so faithful, Esther was so courageous, Mary was so innocent. I was so none-of-the-above. Then I happened on  Jezebel...I identified with her pushy personality...her need for control. I sympathised with her angry outbursts and I began to wonder...Could those Bad Girls from the past teach us how to be Good Girls in the present?
  • Comprehensive in coverage and meticulously researched, this book calls on the latest scientific research to challenge our society's largely unquestioning commitment to new technology. While modern technology has many benefits, the authors believe that Western society's reliance on the latest tech as a cure-all for our problems is seriously misplaced - in some cases, dangerously so. Health and environment issues include: The damaging effects on human health of certain microwaves, including those from mobile phones, mobile phone base stations and television transmission towers; the ongoing debate about the effects of human health of aluminium in food and other consumer  products; the growing evidence that the trans-polyunsaturated acids formed in most margarines during manufacture may be worse for your health than butter; and the growing understanding that the amount of natural light entering the eyes can contribute significantly to the body's ability to fight disease.  There is much which is disagreeable and sometimes distressing, but this book is not a downer. At the end of each chapter there's a positive 'What YOU can do' section.

  • A real treasure chest of a book - one to dip into for wisdom from across the ages, from all ages and professions, from literary figures to world leaders.  There really is something for every human condition and for everyone: Mark Twain...I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened. Or perhaps Honoré de Balzac: There is no such thing as a great talent without great will-power. And here's John Wesley in a wry moment: Some people have just enough religion to make them uncomfortable. Abraham Lincoln knew what he was talking about when he said: Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. And Abigail Van Buren, famous agony aunt, observed: People who fight fire with fire, usually end up with ashes.
  • From the author of You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay expands her philosophies of loving the self through:  learning to listen and trust the inner voice;  loving the child within;  letting our true feelings out;  the responsibility of parenting;  releasing our fear about growing older;  allowing ourselves to receive prosperity; expressing our creativity; accepting change as a natural part of life;  creating a world that is ecologically sound where it's safe to love each other; and much more. There is also a chapter devoted to meditations for personal and planetary healing. This book is for anyone who wants to change their life - and have the life they were meant to lead.
  • Throughout the world there is a New Generation of Witches - people practicing or wishing to practice the Craft on their own, without an in-the-flesh magickal support group.  This volume presents both the science and religion of Witchcraft so you can become an active participant while growing at your own pace. This book is ideal for anyone, regardless of religious background: male or female, young or old, beginners and initiates. The author writes with warmth, humour and personal anecdotes and offers a step-by-step guide with exercises and journalling assignments. It's Witchcraft 101 - just some of the topics covered include: Gods, Goddesses and Human Balance; Magickal Jargon; Special Days of Celebration; What's In A Name? Sacred Space; Stocking Your Magickal Cabinet; Colour, Candles and Sympathetic Magick; Rituals; Drawing Down The Moon ; Gems, Herbs and Healing and so much more.
  • Fifteen years on the city streets -and  Wezzo survived. Will is the story of Wezzo and Geoff, two school friends with the world at their feet, whose choices lead them down vastly different paths. Later, their worlds collide and once again they become uniquely linked. All of us make choices. But what happens when our choices plunge us into despair? What can we do? Who do we turn to? Wezzo's choices leave him homeless on the city streets of Newcastle, Australia, while Geoff's choices trap him in a maze of diabolical white-collar corruption. Yet they'd both started out full of hopes and dreams. Will is about triumph in the midst of tragedy, love lost, purpose found; the strongest of families torn apart then re-created in the most unlikely place. In a world hobbled with epidemic homelessness, Will portrays 'streeties'   as gifted individuals who deserve another chance, rather than as shameful failures. Will contrasts the victims and the victors, the hopeless and the hopeful, a challenge not only to think about destiny - but to resolve it. And the ending...?  It's definitely a surprise...

  • Salt is incorruptible; and it is this quality which has given it a magickal significance for centuries. It has always been used in magick ritual as a repellent of evil forces; people would not enter a new home without first sprinkling salt outside its door, nor allow a new baby to leave home without carrying salt. Salt was often present at the swearing of oaths and sprinkled across gateways and doorsills or added to cleaning water to keep evil away.  This book contains 14 salt magick rites that can allegedly materialise a guardian angel, bring money to you, attract lovers, finding the ideal job and whole range of other blessings. Always remember: do as you will, if you harm none.
  • From time immemorial, priests, saints, occultists and soothsayers have used the ancient art of candle burning in prayer, supplication or to create a reality. It's a cornerstone of practice in Christian faiths and witchcraft and paganism. This book simplifies and demystifies the ancient practice with advice on the best colours to use, the phase of the moon, the appropriate day of the week, incantations and even alternative Bible verses for those uncomfortable with paganism. More importantly, it tells  the practitioner what NOT to do and underlines the rule of, 'Do what thou wilt - with harm to none.'
  • Professor Taylor identifies several categories of  phenomena that woeuld appear to defy scientific understanding and gives his conclusions - from his own research - regarding them.  Psychic healing, clairvoyance, telepathy and precognition are all covered thoroughly.
  • 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.
  • An ideal beginner's book for metaphysics students with an informal and lively style that brings the riddles of Life to life and demonstrates how stimulating these riddles are to consider and ponder.  You do not need a philosophy background, either.
  • This second book in the series contains 143 additional quatrains written and deciphered by Nostradamus. He emphasised that humanity could change the future if we knew which time-lines we were travelling on and what the results of that path would be.  Humanity is not powerless - much of the horror seen by Nostradamus can be averted. This volume includes the horoscope of the Anti-Christ; the correlation of 666 (the mark of the Beast) and computers; more about World War III and which countries will be affected; how AIDS was a planned disease by those in power, and when the cure will be found; dangerous new technology capable of controlling the weather and creating earthquakes; which continents will survive the axial shift of the Earth and the melting polar ice-caps; an estimation of the date of the axial shift - and what the world will look like after the war and the shift.
  • December 21, 2012 may have been and gone - yet the passing of time does not make this book irrelevant.  The end of the world was never going to end with a mighty bang on this date: rather, this was the date that things would begin to change.  This is a very in-depth and heavily researched look into the Mayan Prophecies and what we might expect the future to be. Illustrated with colour photographs.