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Robert Wright's The Evolution of God is a fascinating history of religion in all its forms, from the beginning stirrings of theology to the conflicting faiths we live with today. This intelligent, accessible, and thorough book gives us new insight into... (read more)

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What is known from the Tao Te Ching, I Ching, and other Taoist texts is almost entirely literary. When Bruce Frantzis studied these texts with his main teacher, Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh, he was taught their practical application: This is what they say;... (read more)

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The Tibetan Buddhist practice of Nyungne (nyoong-nay) has been gaining increased attention in Buddhist centers across North America; participants say the practice purifies them both physically and spiritually. This volume is one of the few comprehensive... (read more)

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Best-selling author Pema Chodron is a leading exponent of teachings on meditation and how they apply to everyday life. The Pema Chodron 2010 datebook features selections from her book When Things Fall Apart, aimed at helping us cultivate compassion and... (read more)

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No Self No Problem is about how to realize the ultimate meaning of life in each moment by dissolving all notions of ego identity. Based on the Buddhist wisdom tradition, this easy-to-read book discusses in simple but profound and inspiring language how... (read more)

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Combining the ancient principles of Hatha Yoga with modern stretching techniques, the 50 body-conditioning exercises in this conveniently-sized guide have been designed to increase flexibility, release tension, and boost energy levels. Important... (read more)

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A pocket-size treasury of short teachings on the art of living-from one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. The teachings of J. Krishnamurti are summed up here in compact form in a selection of previously unpublished teachings... (read more)

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Engaging narrative and provocative content come together in this mind-stretching and heart-challenging journey. Come with Kelly Monroe Kullberg on an intellectual road trip as The Veritas Forum explores the deepest questions of the university world and... (read more)

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Taoist symbols, ancient imagery and the gentle reflection of nature meet and merge in Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin's artwork. The Thich Nhat Hanh 2010 datebook combines Honshin's graceful paintings with the words of renowned Zen master, peace activist and... (read more)

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His Holiness The Dalai Lama, the remarkable exiled spiritual and temporal head of Tibet, is a statesman for our troubled times. This collection of 11 essays by scholars, writers, theologians, and others whose lives he has touched represents a broad... (read more)

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The mind of Zen Buddhism is revealed through authentic sacred art and profoundly simple wisdom. Each month, the Zen Mind 2010 datebook features a Zenga masterwork paired with quotes by Shunryu Suzuki (1905-1971), one of the most influential Zen teachers... (read more)

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You have within you unlimited capacities for love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom—and here is how to awaken them. In The Wise Heart, one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time offers the most accessible and... (read more)

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This book gives a vivid abd dewtailed accont of the meditative practices necessary to develop a calm, alert mind that is capable pf penetrating the depths of reality. The reader is exposed to Tibetan Buddhist views on the mental states attained through... (read more)

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Luminous Essence is a complete introduction to the world of tantric thought and practice. Composed by the renowned Tibetan master Jamgon Mipham (1846-1912), the text provides an overview of the Guhyagarbha Tantra, which has been a central scripture in... (read more)

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This book explores the Daoist encounter with modernity through the activities of Chen Yingning (1880–1969), a famous lay Daoist master, and his group in early twentieth-century Shanghai. In contrast to the usual narrative of Daoist decay, with its... (read more)

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The Dalai Lama offers a brief, brilliant, and complete presentation of the ultimate view of reality in the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism. The teachings are about the Buddhist view, yet the Dalai Lama presents them in a way that allows any interested... (read more)

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While Yogacara Buddhism did not endure on a major scale as a distinct tradition in India, Tibet, and East Asia, its teachings on the nature of consciousness made a profound impact on the forms of Buddhism that developed in those regions, and served as... (read more)

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In his epistles, St. Paul sounded a universalism that has recently been taken up by secular philosophers who do not share his belief in Christ, but who regard his project as centrally important for contemporary political life. The Pauline project -- as... (read more)

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Meditation made easy! If you have 15 minutes to spare, you have enough time to do something thats spirit-enhancing, energy-boosting, and life-balancing: practice Raja Yoga. This accessible guide by a dynamic, world-renowned yogi explains howleading you... (read more)

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Peace of mind in rush-hour traffic. Relaxation despite the endless ring of the cell phone. Mindfulness during a chaotic workday. 865 Buddhist Ways to Conquer Life's Little Challenges shows how to overcome the hitches, hiccups, and hardships of everyday... (read more)

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A thought-provoking and accessible guide to how an ancient spiritual practice known as Raja Yoga meditationYoga of the mindcan help us develop attitudes that will dramatically improve the quality of our inner lives. Using the authors own story as a... (read more)

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Sproul's survey of the ongoing impact of history's most influential philosophies urges readers to take prevailing cultural mind-sets seriously . . . because ideas do have consequences. The greatest thinkers of all time are impacting us still. From public-... (read more)

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Reach Your Zen Moment! The latest edition of "The Complete Idiotas GuideA(R) to Buddhism" updates one of Alpha Booksas most successful books in the religion/spirituality category, providing extensive information on both understanding the teachings and... (read more)

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In "Yogabody, " author Judith Hanson Lasater writes, "You can't fully understand the dynamic movement of asana without first understanding the basic structure of the human body." Drawing on almost 40 years' experience as a yoga teacher and physical... (read more)

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Faith and Place takes knowledge of place as a basis for thinking about the relationship between religious belief and our embodied life. Recent epistemology of religion has appealed to various secular analogues for religious belief - especially analogues... (read more)

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, best known for his involvement in the anti-Nazi resistance, was one of the 20th century's most important theologians. His ethics have been a source of guidance and inspiration for men and women in the face of evil. Today, Bonhoeffer... (read more)

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In Yogabody, author Judith Hanson Lasater writes, "You can't fully understand the dynamic movement of asana without first understanding the basic structure of the human body." Drawing on almost 40 years' experience as a yoga teacher and physical... (read more)

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The androgynous, asexual Buddha of contemporary popular imagination stands in stark contrast to the muscular, virile, and sensual figure presented in Indian Buddhist texts. In early Buddhist literature and art, the Buddha’s perfect physique and... (read more)

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In this collection of reflections, Oshos inspiring and loving stories go far beyond the usual chicken-soup fare. Life, Love, Laughter establishes a new genre of reflective and inspirational text stripped of all platitudes and clichés, and... (read more)

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This book begins with an introduction to Padmasambhava's life by Tarthang Tulku, written in Tibetan and translated by his students. Both the English and the Tibetan are included. The accounts that follow present the life of Padmasambhava: his miraculous... (read more)

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It can become difficult to separate the teachings of Buddha from our own practice of them -- a struggle explored in Thich Nhat Hanh's "Thundering Silence." Ideology is valuable, but Nhat Hanh tells readers that practice must adapt to the world in which... (read more)

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The Bhagavad Gita, also called The Song of the Lord, is a 700-line section of a much longer Sanskrit war epic, the Mahabharata, about the legendary conflict between two branches of an Indian ruling family. Framed as a conversation between Krishna, an... (read more)

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This true account of the scandal that enveloped the 1898 discovery of an inscribed casket said to contain the ashes of the Buddha is set against the high noon of the British Raj. The discovery at Piprahwa in northern India aroused worldwide interest, not... (read more)

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For more than two thousand years, Confucius (551–479 B.C.) has been a fundamental part of China's history. His influence as a moral thinker remains powerful to this day. Yet despite his fame and the perennial interest in his life and teachings... (read more)

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An “enticing . . . elegant and stylish” biography of the ancient Hindu manuscript that became the worlds most famous sex manual (The New York Review of Books) The Kamasutra is one of the worlds best-known yet least understood texts, its... (read more)

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Are there any logical reasons to believe in God? The mathematician and bestselling author John Allen Paulos thinks not. In Irreligion he presents the case for his own worldview, organizing his book into twelve chapters that refute the twelve arguments... (read more)

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Explores the secrets and benefits of alternate nostril breathing practices - Includes breathing techniques to help overcome infertility, bad luck, and illnesses - Explains the interactions of the vital energy of breath with the chakras and energy... (read more)

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For serious yoga practitioners curious to know the ancient origins of the art, Stephen Phillips, a professional philosopher and sanskritist with a long-standing personal practice, lays out the philosophies of action, knowledge, and devotion as well as... (read more)

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Our world today is troubled by war and conflicts, and leaders are seeking solutions from different sources, and some are turning to the Confucian principles of benevolence, righteousness, priority, and trust for moral guidance. These are simple concepts... (read more)

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In Japan, the line that divides myth from reality is not merely blurred, it is nonexistent. Superstitions, legends, and folk myths are passed down through generations and pervade daily living. When a child playing near a river fails to return home, it is... (read more)

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Following up on author Dennis Lewis previous books on breathing, this represents his most straightforward, nurturing approach to the subject. Divided into brief, accessible chapters, the book features short, simple breathing exercises that lead readers... (read more)

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The Toltec I Ching replaces patriarchal/aristocratic biases of previous I Chings with accessible, inspiring words and striking images, to evoke the harmony/complementarity of masculine and feminine energies our be-wildering times demand. Distilling and... (read more)

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Looks at Buddhist influences in American literature and how literature has shaped the reception of Buddhism in North America.... (read more)

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A new edition of one of the best-selling translations of the Chinese classic, with extensive commentary and in-depth essays explaining how to apply the wisdom of nonaggression to conflicts in everyday life. At the core of this ancient strategy manual is... (read more)

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For centuries, the Kama Sutra has been the benchmark for sexual advice and position guides. Now a new edition allows couples to explore its teachings to the full, with bold, step-by-step photography. Closely following Vatsyayana's original text, Kama... (read more)

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A brilliantly colorful memoir of becoming a monk and a young manas spiritual journey in India. Nikolai Grozni, a Boston jazz pianist prodigy struck by spiritual ennui, suddenly abandoned 15 years of music studies to seek out the Dalai Lamaas university... (read more)

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Drawing on a deep knowledge of Christian scripture as well as Hindu philosophy, musician and teacher Russill Paul reveals that the mystical core of religion offers us much more than the simple solace of unthinking dogma. By demonstrating that these two... (read more)

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Artist Logan Payne has created a portable altar in a new and imaginative way by combining her unique vision with a basic time-proven guided meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh. The resulting set contains a six-panel fold-out altar bearing the words of the... (read more)

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From today's most prominent and beloved teacher of Chinese Zen: the traditional practice of "huatou"-meditating on an unanswerable question as a way to enlightenment. Ask yourself a question without an answer. Keep asking it. Don't let it go. That, in a... (read more)

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In Knowing How to Live, Sangharakshita delves into Nagarjuna’s Precious Garlandtext and extracts the gems of wisdom relevant to the Buddhist practitioner of today, from the beginner to one who is more experienced. The text, originally written for... (read more)

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Meditation helps us relax, sharpens our minds, and increases our creativity. In THE TIBETAN BOOK OF MEDITATION, Lama Christie McNally demonstrates that meditation also provides a much greater gift. It awakens our innate potential to shape our reality, to... (read more)

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With more than a million followers worldwide and at least 50,000 in the United States, the 17th Karmapa is one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most senior lamas. His dramatic escape from Tibet and his spiritual presence have made him an instant celebrity... (read more)

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A new look at an ancient religion. "The Complete Idiotas GuideA(R) to Hinduism, Second Edition," contains updated and expanded information on how the religion developed from its very fragmented origins, the basic Hindu beliefs, and the multiple Hindu... (read more)

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Philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God have been crucial to Euro-American and South Asian philosophers for over a millennium. Critical to the history of philosophy in India, were the centuries-long arguments between Buddhist and... (read more)

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Sudhir Kakar, Indias foremost practitioner of psychoanalysis, has focused his career on infusing this preeminently Western discipline with ideas and views from the East. In Mad and Divine, he takes on the separation of the spirit and the body favored by... (read more)

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, best known for his involvement in the anti-Nazi resistance, was one of the 20th century's most important theologians. His ethics have been a source of guidance and inspiration for men and women in the face of evil. Today, Bonhoeffer... (read more)

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In the reams of scholarship on Thomas Aquinas, little attention has been paid to his study of Christs human affectivity. Paul Gondreaus book fills that void in Thomistic scholarship, tracing the sources of Aquinass doctrine on Christs passions, the... (read more)

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An insightful explanation for why beliefanot religionakeeps us in a perilous state of willful ignorance Through careful, creative analysis, James P. Carseas The Religious Case Against Belief reveals a surprising truth: What is currently criticized as... (read more)

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