David Scott
When the Buddha was asked to explain the serenity, patience and cheerfulness of his disciples he replied: "They have no regret over the past, nor do they brood over the future. They live in the present; therefore they are radiant." Simplicity, restraint,... (read more)
Thomas Cleary
The I Ching , or "Book of Change," is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics and has throughout history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, it has... (read more)
Arthur Jeffery
Sacred scripture of Islam comprises revelations Mohammed, the Prophet, received from God, dealing with such topics as the omniscience and majesty of God, death and judgment, the proper conduct of the faithful, stories of previous prophets, kindness to... (read more)
Dennis Waite
A comprehensive, yet entertaining introduction to Advaita, the non-dual philosophy which provides a completely reasonable explanation for who we are and the nature of the universe. There are many self-help approaches promising enlightenment and happiness... (read more)
Ursula K Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin, a student of the Tao Te Ching for more than fifty years, offers her own thoughtful rendering of the Taoist scripture. She has consulted the literal translations and worked with the scholar J. P. Seaton to develop a version that lets... (read more)
Osho
Written more than 25 centuries ago, the Diamond Sutra is the first text to record the Buddhas own teachings, and it remains one of the most popular.One day, after the Buddha finishes his daily walk to collect alms, a senior monk steps forth to ask how he... (read more)
Norman E Rosenthal
"Dr. Norman Rosenthal's Transcendence is the best-ever book on Transcendental Meditation: accessible and substantive, engaging and scientific, practical and profound. A very enjoyable read that can change your life, for good." - David Lynch... (read more)
Anonymous
A new selection from the national epic of India Originally composed in Sanskrit sometime between 400 BC and 400 AD, The Mahabharata-with one hundred thousand stanzas of verse-is one of the longest poems in existence. At the heart of the saga is a... (read more)