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Available until now only in limited editions, Venerable Father has become an underground classic among Buddhists, especially those practicing the Thai tradition. It details the joys and struggles of Paul Breiter's years with Ajahn Chah, who was perhaps Thailand's best-known and most-loved Buddhist master. Breiter describes Ajahn Chah as a figure who is at once human yet extraordinary, an orthodox yet unconventional teacher whose remarkable skill,...
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"Sacred Paths" invites readers to embark on a profound exploration of the origins and beliefs of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan. From the ancient reverence for kami to the enlightenment teachings of the Buddha, the book navigates the intricate tapestry of spiritual traditions that have shaped the cultural identity of Japan. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, readers gain a deep understanding of the interconnectedness, coexistence, and...
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead has its origins in the treasure texts said to have been hidden away by Padmasambhava, the Lotus Guru, in Tibet in the 8th century AD so that they could be revealed at an appropriate later time. As a funerary text and guide to the afterlife, The Tibetan Book of the Dead was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased so that they could recognize the true nature of the mind and thus attain enlightenment and liberation from...
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A History of Theosophy by W. J. Colville is a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of theosophical thought and practice. Theosophy is a philosophical and spiritual movement that emerged in the late 19th century, drawing on a range of religious and philosophical traditions from around the world. Colville traces the origins of theosophy back to ancient wisdom traditions, and explores its key figures and ideas, including Helena Blavatsky,...
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"Captivating, mesmerising, and manages to capture so beautifully our true relationship with the natural world." ~ Ben Goldsmith
James Thornton is a lawyer whose client is the Earth. He visits his client. It speaks to him. In Nature, My Teacher he passes on some of those teachings.
Presented in twelve books, each a sequence of intimate essays, James investigates the nature of human consciousness. What is memory? How do you summon compassion? How...
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276 pages ; 23 cm
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"A trailblazing Buddhist Lama brings classic wisdom into a modern context to help us become agents of social and spiritual liberation. Readers will discover insights and techniques to ignite their inner fierceness and compassion, create a sustainable spiritual practice that serves others and the planet, and embody the virtues of a New Saint"--
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