Quest Books

Stephan Hoeller's handbook for heightening consciousness is unrivaled for its clarity in explaining the ancient mystical Kabbalah in relation to the Tarot's Major Arcana. On the new enclosed CD, Dr. Hoeller narrates twenty-two meditations to guide the reader easily into a contemplative state.

Helena Blavatsky, in an 1877 letter to her aunt, called herself “a psychological enigma, a puzzle for future generations, a Sphinx!” Fourteen years later a New York Tribune obituary compared her with “the greatest thinkers, not alone of the present day, but of all time.” That obituary went on to predict, “Madame Blavatsky has made her mark upon the time, and thus, too, her works will follow her.”

Contents: Self-Realization; Will; Truth; Wisdom; Love; Beauty; Unity; Individuality; Freedom; Reality; Harmony; Happiness; Peace; Helpfulness and Service; Humility and Simplicity; Sympathy and Kindness; Giving and Receiving; Brotherhood; Spirituality; Art of Living; Toward the Stars; The Master.

A facsimile reprint of the 1889 edition exactly the way Blavatsky wrote it, laying out the path of spiritual development. Includes an index and introduction by Boris de Zirkoff. The cloth edition is gilt-edged and has a ribbon marker.

P. D. Ouspensky's classic work In Search of the Miraculous was the first to disseminate the ideas of G. I. Gurdjieff, the mysterious master of esoteric thought in the early twentieth century who still commands a following today. Gurdjieff's mystique has long eclipsed Ouspensky, once described by Gurdjieff as "nice to drink vodka with, but a weak man." Yet Ouspensky was a brilliant, accomplished ph

The author sets forth the ancient Hawaiian tradition which includes a complete program for the prevention and cure of illness---a holistic health program involving the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of human beings.

Jean Houston examines the psychological and mythological meaning of the Christ story, retelling the life of Jesus from the inside out and opening the reader to the challenge of "being Christ." Exercises cover major events in the life of Christ, including birth, baptism, healing ministry, death, and resurrection.

The symbolism of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life is explained, and its connections to astrology, numerology, angel lore, tarot, and the meaning of colors are shown. The Tree of Life is a potent tool for self-discovery and profound inner knowing, as the author shared in her popular workshops.

Schuon asserts that to transcend religious differences, we must explore the esoteric nature of the spiritual path back to the Divine Oneness at the heart of all religions.

For decades, schoolbooks have taught that Sumer was the cradle of civilization. Conventional scholarship has also held that Aryan civilization came to India by way of invasions from the north. But in this ground-breaking book, three renowned scholars show that there was no "Aryan invasion," and that India, not Sumer, was the cradle of civilized humanity. Through exploring the rich symbols, metapho

Aryel Sanat's meticulously researched and cogently argued exploration of Krishnamurti's inner life and experiences explodes a number of popular myths about Krishnamurti, particularly that he denied the existence of the Theosophical Masters and disdained the esoteric side of the spiritual path. Rather, Sanat persuasively demonstrates, Krishnamurti had a rich and intense esoteric life. Moreover, the

Let David Elkins, psychologist and former minister, show you how to find authentic, soul-nurturing spirituality outside church or temple walls. Discover your personal path to the sacred and explore new ways to bring nonreligious spirituality into your life.

Once, the Mula Nasruden was searching the ground under a street lamp. "Can I help?" asked a friend. "I lost my key in the house," said Nasruden. "But then why look out here?" "Because the light is better in the street," came the reply. Nasruden is a great fool in Middle Eastern folklore. Only by turning on the light inside his house -- his inner psyche --will he find the key. John Cianciosi shows

Jacquelyn Small shares inspiring stories and specific daily practices for co-creating our personal spiritual destiny. Through such practical techniques as "The Magical Work of Focused Intention,"The Power of Invocation," and "The Process of Manifestation," Small teaches readers to use focused spiritual energy--what she calls "active prayer"---to remake their own lives and to evolve toward becoming

Theosophist Annie Besant (1847-1933) drew from the ancient wisdom of the East to explore the deep recesses of the mind. The original edition was published in 1903 and has been in print ever since. Now leading contemporary Theosophists have painstakingly revised the text to free its timeless truths from the time-bound language of the early twentieth century and make it more accessible to today's re

Music fills our lives. From TV commercials to the car radio, we rarely live one single day without hearing a song. But what if you could consciously use music to foster self-awareness, creativity, and, ultimately, deep healing of the body, mind, and spirit? Through her clinical practice and research, Dr. Louise Montello has discovered what she calls Essential Musical Intelligence - our innate abil

Asklepios was the gentle Greek god of healing. Like Christ, he was said to have walked the earth performing miracle cures. His medicine was practiced by priests who interpreted patients' dreams in which the god gave advice. Dr. Tick's classic work explores dream-healing techniques from this ancient tradition.

According to ancient esoteric wisdom, we are each endowed with certain innate powers involving the body, the emotions, the mind, the intuition, the spiritual will, and the atma, or state of pure consciousness. This book draws on ancient wisdom traditions and modern depth psychology to enhance self-knowledge for practical benefits. Discussion includes meditation, the practice of compassion, and how

This new edition of acclaimed essays explores sea changes in the relationship between religion and science over the course of Western culture and suggest possible breakthroughs toward reaching an enlightened consciousness.

Visionary singer Susan Hale believes that early peoples deliberately built their structures to enhance natural vibrations. She takes us around the globe-from Stonehenge and New Grange to Gothic cathedrals and Tibetan stupas in New Mexico-to explore the acoustics of sacred places. But, she says, you don't have to go to the Taj Mahal: The sacred is all around us, and we are all sound chambers resona