Philosophy and Religion

The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927) was the first teacher to bring Sufism--Islamic mysticism--to the Western world.

Kundalini has been called the energetic key to enlightenment and the secret to well-being and wisdom.

Jelalludin Rumi (1207-1273) led the quiet life of an Islamic teacher in the central Anatolia (modern Turkey) until the age of thirty-seven, when he met a wandering dervish named Shams Tabriz—through whom he encountered the Divine Presence in a way that utterly transformed him.

Chogyam Trungpa wrote more than two dozen books on Buddhism and the Shambhala path of warriorship. "The Essential Chogyam Trungpa " blends excerpts from bestsellers like "Shambhala: ...

In this classic scripture of Tibetan Buddhism--traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation--death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize ...

Paterson's response to this life crisis, was to embark on a pilgrimage to Plum Village, the retreat of Nobel Prize-nominated Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. This wonderfully frank and funny chronicle of her 40-day sojourn offers readers the 40 Buddhist precepts that she learned.

"The Bhagavad Gita" is universally acknowledged to be one of the world's literary and spiritual masterpieces. Stephen Mitchell surpasses all previous editions of this classic Indian work, conveying for the first time the irresistible poetic force of the original text.

This irreverent guide to chaos magic emphasizes experimentation and finding out what works best for you. Andrieh Vitimus presents a revolutionary hands-on course of study for the average Jane or Joe.

Quiet your mind and uplift your spirit with the Magic of Flowers Oracle. Created by Tess Whitehurst and artist Anne Wertheim, this deck is designed to help you access the part of you that knows just what to do.

Refreshingly positive and practical, this magic book features over 150 easy-to-perform spells and rituals that address specific problems we all commonly face.

Did you know that Voodoo dolls are actually used for healing? Ever wonder what ingredients are inside a gris-gris bag—or even what one is? Find these answers and more in this introduction to Voodoo. Learn about the mysterious religion's history, meet Voodoo's pantheon of spirits, and witness a Voodoo ritual within a dark courtyard in the New Orleans French Quarter.

The powerful orb of the life-giving Sun has been worshiped from time immemorial. Its regular passage across the sky was used by the ancients to predict events, and this became the astrology we know today. Now, with 84 beautifully illustrated symbolic cards and comprehensive guidebook, you too can follow the Sun’s path across the heavens and use its light to help guide your life.

A personal view of the relationship between science and religion explains how the two fields can work together to alleviate human suffering, arguing that we need to see and understand the connections between science and faith and that such enlightenment holds the key to achieving peace both within oneself and the world at large. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

Discover the ancient lore, household techniques, and spiritual wisdom that will help turn every day into a time of magic, respect for all, and love of the Goddess, when you get Wheel of the Year by ...

This is a new and expanded second edition of THE BOOK OF ABRAMELIN, a modern classic of Magic since it was first published in English by Ibis Press in 2006. The new material includes copious footnotes and an extensive index. This is the first modern translation of this critical magical work since S.L. Macgregor Mathers's original translation over 100 years ago.

Restores to the forefront of the Christian tradition the importance of the divine feminine • The first complete English-language translation of the original Coptic Gospel of Mary, with line-by-line commentary • Reveals the eminence of the divine feminine in Christian thought • Offers a new perspective on the life of one of the most controversial figures in the Western spiritual ...

Drawing on modern scholarship, the authors of the international bestseller The Jesus Mysteries decode the secret teachings of the original Christians for the first time in almost two millennia and theorize about who the original Christians really were and what they actually taught.

Legends say that before there was time, before there was language, there were the sacred symbols. The Medicine Wheel, the Curse, the Eagle, the Jaguar, and others spoke to us intimately. In their countless manifestations, they offered hope, expressed caution, illuminated opportunity, inspired creation, courted power, and shared knowledge.