Philosophy and Religion

Mahmoud Darwish is one of the greatest poets of our time. In his poetry Palestine becomes the map of the human soul. — Elias Khoury The book tugs at the reader´s heart page after page, poem after poem, line after line, you cannot remain apathetic for a moment… —Haaretz   At once an intimate autobiography and a collective memory of the Palestinian people, Darwi

Help your kids tuck God´s Word into their hearts through this simple and engaging activity for the whole family! This colorful, interactive card set walks you through 100 Bible verses to help families establish a firm foundation in God´s Word. The front of each card features a single verse to memorize. The back offers three discussion questions, in progressing levels of complexity, to make Script

Your daily inspiration is never far from reach with this unique set of cards that encourage you to see yourself through God's eyes, featuring messages that are biblical and beneficial, all designed to be displayed with the included stand. Countless messages enter our hearts and minds each day. Some of these messages are true and helpful. Others are hurtful, destructive, and out of line with the m

From the illustrator who brought you Beauty in the Bible: Volume 2 comes Scripture Coloring Cards! These double-sided cards feature uplifting verses paired with beautiful, colorable art to bring you a moment for reflection. Once they are colored you can stick them in your purse for an occasional reminder of the beauty of Scripture, give them to a friend to brighten their day, or use them to prac

An elegant set of 12 notecards featuring the inspirational wisdom of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh accompanied by hand-painted florals. Thich Nhat Hanh's wisdom and insight has been an inspiration to millions of people all over the world. These quotes, from his most well-loved books and teachings, are an invitation to contemplate the wonder of the world in the present moment. Each boxed set contains

A timeless set of 12 notecards featuring the beautiful calligraphy of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. The calligraphy of Thich Nhat Hanh is a joyful expression of his artistry and an invitation to come back to yourself, breathe, and be in the present moment. Each boxed set contains twelve blank cards printed of fine white stock and twelve white envelopes. The Thich Nhat Hanh Calligraphy Note Cards se

A clear, concise, and detailed historical analysis of the eclectic and arcane visual and material culture of the occult.

Focusing on a carefully curated selection of esoteric art and artefacts, Occult explores the meaning and mystic power of original occult manuscripts, ritual objects and symbols from around the world. The author identifies five key elements of occultis

The ultimate collection of Norse Myths in a beautiful hardback treasury - the perfect gift for mythology lovers of all ages.

Long ago the ancestors of the Greeks, Romans, and Hindus were one people living on the Eurasian steppes. At the core of their religion was the andquot;shamanic trance,andquot; a natural state but one in which consciousness achieves a profound level of inner awareness. Over the course of millennia, the Indo-Europeans divided and migrated into Europe and the Indian subcontinent. The knowledge of sha

Experts in disguise, infiltration, espionage and counterintelligence, the ninja had spiritual values and magical traditions that distinguished them from the soldierlike samurai. Their art of ninjutsu, invisible as well as indispensable, was transmitted in secret schools and relied on only a few books, which were written in code.The SHONINKI, one of the most important of these coded manuals, was wr

Taking the channelled teachings of 'I Am The Word' into new territory, Paul Selig presents a bold, bracing and tremendously practical work of spiritual psychology in THE BOOK OF LOVE AND CREATION.In this latest revelation, the invisible teachers who speak through Selig actually instruct readers in how they can develop their own powers of clairvoyance, intuition and aura-reading. THE BOOK OF LOVE A

In Thus Spake Zarathustra, Nietzsche conducts his protagonist through his great journey of life - the quest for meaning, and fulfilment, and for a way to live with the knowledge of death. In this faithful new translation by Michael Hulse, Zarathustra is revealed in all his bold and ironic splendour, as a man who strives to find a way to live - joyfully - in a secular world. Luminous and ecstatic,

Explore two lives—and a relationship—that profoundly shaped American Zen. Ruth Fuller Sasaki and Sokei-an Shigetsu Sasaki: two pioneers of Zen in the West. Ruth was an American with a privileged life, even during the height of the Great Depression, before she went to Japan and met D. T. Suzuki. Sokei-an was one of the first Zen priests to come to America; he brought the gift of the Dh

Remembering the Lotus-Born sheds light on the work of Nyangrel Nyima Öser (1124–92), one of the most influential yet least known figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. His pivotal work, the Copper Island, is the story of how the Indian tantric master Padmasambhava brought Buddhism to the region. This work elevated Padmasambhava to central importance in Tibetan history, and made tre

A three-step guide to recovery from addiction to consumerism, self-deception, and life as you thought it had to be. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Josh Korda left his high-powered advertising job—and a life of drug and alcohol addiction—to find a more satisfying way to live. In Unsubscribe, he shares his three-step guide to recovery from addiction to consumerism, self-deception, an

“Ordinary Mind is itself the Way,” said Mazu Daoyi. See what this master has to say—and discover the extraordinary nature of your own “ordinary” life. In Master Ma´s Ordinary Mind, you will learn the true nature of enlightenment from one of Zen´s great teachers. Master Mazu´s teachings help us to see how our own “ordinary mind,” just as it is, also functions as the mind of enlightenment&mda

A singular work of poetic prose exploring otherness and belonging—and what it means to be truly at home. Sanctuary: A Meditation on Home, Homelessness, and Belonging examines the interface between inner and outer sanctuary, and the ways they affect one another. “Sanctuary” is the home we can return to when our lives are under threat, where we can face what's difficult to love, and have

Discover how the mysterious, powerful form of the koan—known for bringing about sudden enlightenment—can disrupt and illuminate your everyday understanding of life. Traditionally, Zen koans—the teaching stories of Zen—are drawn from the words and teachings of ancient masters and primarily address the concerns of (male) monastic practitioners. In The Crow Flies Backward, Ro

Zen and the Gospel of Thomas illuminates sacred, mysterious wisdom from two traditions, revealing how these profound teachings apply to our everyday life and spiritual practice. Imagine that the Buddha asked Jesus to write a text for a Zen audience that would explain his take on the mysteries of his Kingdom. Imagine also that Jesus chose to present it in a set of short koanlike sayings similar to

Explore the three great teachings of the Buddha. • The First Turning of the Wheel: Insight into the nature of suffering—and the way out of it—from the four noble truths and the eightfold path • The Second Turning of the Wheel: Teachings on emptiness from the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra • The Third Turning of the Wheel: Guidance for practitioners and teac