Philosophy and Religion

An elegant and thoughtful tour of modern Druidism. With impeccable scholarship, America's most legendary Druid explores Druidic archaeology and mythology and helps to demystify rituals and prayers. Providing a complete overview of Druidic history, from its origins to its extermination by the Romans and triumphant resurgence as an earth religion in the 20th century, Bonewits explains Druidic tradit

In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.

“Our main object will be to describe one of the most incomparably beautiful myths that has ever flowered from the mind of man, or from the unconscious processes which shape it and which are in some sense more than man.… This is, furthermore, to be a description and not a history of Christian Mythology.… After description, we shall attempt an interpretation of the myth along the gener

Called "a first rate piece of work" by T.S. Eliot, this book offers a comprehensive discussion of Taoism, one of the world's major religions, as well as a study of the Tao te ching, the best known Taoist text and Lao-tzu as a Taoist prototype. "Clarifies a large area of literature and history that has been a mystery to the West and makes fascinating reading even for those whose interest is casual.

A new gift edition of the classic guide to meditation and mindfulness, featuring archival photography and beautiful calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh The Miracle of Mindfulness is a classic guide to meditation that has introduced generations of readers to the life-changing beauty of mindful awareness. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning th

This collection of ancient images of women as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, India, North America, Scandinavia, Japan, and elsewhere.

This clear and comprehensive anthology, culled from the vast corpus of Christian mystical literature by the renowned theologian and historian Bernard McGinn, presents nearly one hundred selections, from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to the work of twentieth-century mystics such as Thomas Merton. Uniquely organized by subject rather than by author, The Essential Writin

In Basic Teachings of the Buddha, Glenn Wallis selects sixteen essential dialogues drawn from more than five thousand Pali-dialect suttas of the Buddhist canon. The result is a vibrant introductory guide to studying Buddhist thought, applying its principles to everyday life, and gaining a deeper understanding of Buddhist themes in modern literature. Focusing on the most crucial topics for today

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 extensive volumes. Volume 1 is from 1874 to 1878, and includes articles such as: 'About Spiritualism'; 'A Story of the Mystical'; 'The Theosophical Society': 'Its Origin, Plan and Aim'; 'The Diaries of H. P. Blavatsky'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 2 is from 1879 to 1880, and includes articles such as:' Erroneous Ideas concerning the Doctrines of the Theosophists'; 'Antiquity of the Vedas'; 'The Number Seven'; 'The Theory of Cycles'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 3 is from 1881 to 1882, and includes articles such as: 'Transcendental Physics'; 'Electric and Magnetic Affinities between Man and Nature'; 'Hypnotism'; 'Lamas and Druses'; 'Stars and Numbers'; 'Are Dreams but Idle Visions?'; 'Spiritualism and Occult Truth'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 4 is from 1882 to 1883, and includes articles such as: 'The Hermetic Brethren'; 'Reincarnations in Tibet'; 'Masons and Jesuits'; 'Death and Immortality'; 'Zoroastrianism in the Light of Occult Philosophy'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 5 is from 1883, and includes articles such as: 'Nature and Constitution of the Sun'; 'Occult Background of Classical Civilizations'; 'Nature of the Monad'; 'Date and role in history of Gautama the Buddha and Sri Samkaracharya'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 6 is from 1883, 1884 and 1885, and includes articles such as: 'Tibetan Teachings on the dissociation of the Human Constitution after Death'; 'True Nature of Mediumship and its Relation to Chelaship'; 'A Bewitched Life', one of H.P.B.'s Occult Stories.

Yoga is the discovery of the Self and the inspiration of the spirit within. Each step in Raja Yoga is intended to assist the student in developing the moral and ethical foundations necessary for yoga: control of the physical body through postures and diet; pranayama, or breathing techniques; control of emotions and sense and control of the mind.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 11 is from 1889, and includes articles such as: 'The Roots of Ritualism in Church and Masonry'; 'Japanese Buddhism and Theosophy'; 'Thoughts on Karma and Reincarnation'; 'Our Three Objects'; 'Alchemy in the Nineteenth Century'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 8 is from 1887, and includes articles such as: 'The Esoteric Character of the Gospels'; 'The Origin of Evil'; 'The Esotericism of the Christian Dogma (the spirited debate of H. P. B. with the Abbe Roca'); 'The Signs of the Times'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 9 is from 1888, and includes articles such as: 'The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement'; 'The Life Principle'; 'What Good has Theosophy done in India?'; 'Occultism versus the Occult Arts'; 'Karmic Visions'; 'Controversy with the Abbe Roca continued'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 12 is from 1889 and 1890, and includes articles such as: 'Genius'; 'The Fall of Ideals'; 'Science and the Secret Doctrine'; 'Progress and Culture'; 'The Dual Aspect of Wisdom'; 'Psychic and Noetic Action'.

The definitive edition of HPB's writings in 15 volumes. Volume 13 is from 1890 to 1891 and also posthumous articles, including: 'Civilization, the Death of Art and Beauty'; 'The Mind in Nature'; 'On Cosmic Cycles, Manvantaras and Rounds'; 'The Origin of Magic'; 'The ""Book of Enoch""'; 'Facts Underlying Adept Biographies'.