Other religions and spiritual beliefs Books

This comprehensive introduction explores the life and teachings of Confucius, and development of Confucian thought, from ancient times to the present today. Demonstrates the wisdom and enduring relevance of Confucius?s teachings ? drawing parallels...

An ideal resource for courses on Hinduism or world religions, this accessible volume spans the entire field of Hindu studies. It provides a forum for the best scholars in the world to make their views and research available to a wider audience. ...

This cool, clear-sighted comparative study has no theological axe to grind. It offers a trusty thematic guide to the figureheads of three of the largest religions in the world. The comparative approach is descriptive and even-handed, highlighting both...

Hero Myths: A Reader provides a selection of 25 stories about heroes from around the world.

This comprehensive, user-friendly text introduces students to the principal world faiths. This text is cross-referenced to and can be used in conjunction with Markham's World Religions Reader, Second Edition as a complete teaching package for comparative...

This dictionary is a thoroughly revised and expanded edition of the book published in 1984 as the Penguin Dictionary of Religions. It has undergone substantial change and considerable expansion, doubling the number of contributors from all parts of the...

This comprehensive volume brings together a distinguished editorial team, including some of the field?s pioneers, to explore the aims, practice, and historical context of interfaith collaboration.  Explores in full the background, history,...

The definitive guide to understanding Taoism?no matter your background or faith Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is the second most translated book in the world, and the practice of religious Taoism is on the rise in China, where adherents currently number in the...

Explore the Amazing Bond Between Humans and Animals #1 New Release in Biology of Reptiles & Amphibians and Taoism Turtle lover and Daoist Monk Yun Roushares a beautiful depiction of the wonders of the world-and a powerful plea for preserving our...

Inspirational Llamas and AlpacasReaders ofStart with Why,You Are HereandWhatever You Are, Be A Good Onewill love the quotes and teachings ofZen Llamas (and Alpacas)Advice from Zen Leaders:Join some cuddly llamas for encouragement from Buddhist teachers...

Today's readers are outraged by world events, often frustrated by their own personal battles, and disenfranchised from government and leadership. Born of moral indignation, informed by decades of study, and seasoned by a life of devoted self-cultivation,...

Find Spiritual Inspirations Through Daily PrayersIn a world that feels increasingly fragile and, at times, fractured, people need specific prayers for struggling.Gain wisdom and inspiration with daily prayers., best-selling author Becca Anderson offers...

Learn to Love YourselfFrom Stress to Happiness.Many of us know intellectually that we need to be good to ourselves if we want to be happy. But it feels so hard. We are simultaneously the harsh judge and the lost, scared child who wants to stop feeling...

Want to learn more about moon spells, phases of the moon, Wiccan spells and other aspects of Wiccan religion? Moon Spell Magic is intended to be a practical and inspirational handbook to making magic from spells for each day of the week: - rituals for...

Powerful Transformation elucidates the alchemical principles of development and completion stage practices applied in a sublime manner. What prevents the meditation experiences and realization from arising, are mainly our misdeeds, obscurations and...

In June of 2017, an international group of specialists in ethnopharmacology, chemistry, botany, psychology, and anthropology met to discuss their findings of the last fifty years and assess the potential future for investigations into traditional...

A daily companion for exploring your spiritual path with weekly lessons in herbalism, divination, magic, and Witchcraft.Enrich your spiritual and magical journey with The Practical Witch's Almanac. This almanac provides more than Moon phases,...

Interviews with leading spiritual teachers and their students probe the promise and perils of the teacher-student relationship.The term "spiritual transmission" refers to the passing of the state of enlightenment from teacher to student, which takes...

Explore the life of a great spiritual leader-and walk the peaceful path toward God-realization. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born during a period of political and religious turmoil in India in the fifteenth century. Tension between Hindus and...

The New Hermetics is a powerful spiritual technology of the mind. It is a course of study and practice that teaches the science of illumination and the ability to alter reality. The ancient Egyptian form of Hermetic philosophy was that the mind shapes...

This translation presents Daoism's basic text in highly readable contemporary English. Incorporating the latest scholarship in the field (including the most recent discoveries of ancient manuscripts in the 1970s and '90s), the book explains Daodejing's...

Discover the Manifesting Powers of Your Mind.Before the bestsellers of The Secret and The Law of Attraction, Neville Goddard was conveying the revolutionary message that reality is directly impacted by the perspective and consciousness of the observer...

Daily Light Gratitude Journal was curated to spark a profound shift in consciousness, empowering individuals open to higher states of awareness within the New Thought movement. Filled with reflective prompts and powerful affirmations, this journal is a...

The Daily Light Affirmation Deck presents a visually stunning collection curated by Joanna Hunter, featuring 60 of her favorite quotes designed to elevate consciousness and inspire. This beautifully crafted deck serves as an invitation to delve into...

The Wealthy Woman Oracle Deck is a luxury tool designed to empower women in transforming their relationship with money and cultivating more wealth in their lives. Each of the forty-four exquisitely designed cards serves to connect users with their...

This solarpunk book of shadows will guide you in surviving and resisting climate crisis and dystopian political systems so you can take radical action towards a positive future.Longtime activist and practicing witch Justine Norton-Kertson introduces a...

'Many of you know that I am a martial artist by choice, an actor by profession, and, by daily actualizing my potentiality through soulful discoveries and daily exercising, I hope to become also an artist of life.' - Bruce Lee'I venture that 95%...

Japanese Shinto is the simple belief that the divine dwells in all things around us!Shinto: The Japanese World of Kami Spirits is a concise guide to the fundamental elements of the Shinto religion - its rich mythology and symbols, intricate rituals,...

May the teachings in this book help you walk wakefully as you find your way back home.Every one of us experiences periods of pain and loss in our life - dark nights of the soul. This is a groundless territory where one feels directionless and devoid of...

The first guide and spell book for modern witches on how to bring the renowned Marie Laveau's spiritual heritage to life.The Marie Laveau Voodoo Grimoire is a practical guide to New Orleans-style magic inspired by the life and traditions of Marie...

Rhonda McCrimmon brings the ancient, healing wisdom of Celtic shamanism to life so we can break free from the chains of past traumas, hurts, and heartaches and live a whole, connected, and more meaningful life.Celtic shamanism is a spiritual tradition...

A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on India's timeless scripture - from the author of its best-selling translation.(The ebook The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living 9781586381455 includes all three...

A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on India's timeless scripture - from the author of its best-selling translation.(The ebook The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living 9781586381455 includes all three...

Simple Taoism is designed to help the reader understand what Taoism is about and to help apply its best aspects to everyday living. Divided into three parts, the book outlines:A clear explanation of Taoism and how to apply its best aspects to your daily...

Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations takes readers on a detailed and thoroughly researched journey through Japan's cultural history. Based on a conceptual framework known as the multilayered model, which was developed by cultural...

Finding one's purpose is the central challenge in life. We all have many dreams and desires, but how do we know which one is our true purpose? And it often seems that no matter what path we choose, reality has a tendency to confound our expectations so...

For anyone drawn to spiritual love and devotion, and how to joyfully align one's life to a soulful calling, All Roads Lead to Ram is a captivating and empowering true tale.For anyone drawn to spiritual love and devotion, and how to joyfully align one's...

Rooted in ancient Hawaiian teachings, this book will provoke the reader into new ways of seeing themselves and the world.To learn to think like a Shaman is to attune yourself to a magical spectrum of infinite possibilities, unseen truths, alternative...

Enlightened Contemporaries is the first book to compare the lives and teachings of three of the world's most admired spiritual masters: Francis of Assisi, the Christian saint; Dogen, the great Zen Buddhist teacher; and Rumi, the Islamic Sufi...

Air. Fire. Water. Earth.The four primordial elements not only inform our physical lives, they are potent symbols for aspects of our inner selves. When we learn to harness their power correctly, they can lead us toward radical personal transformation, or...

A Daily Dose of Warrior Goddess PowerHeatherAsh Amara's Warrior Goddess Training has helped thousands of women all over the world harness their divine feminine energy and take control of their lives. InWarrior Goddess Wisdom, Amara has created a package...

The Path to Your Inner Warrior GoddessIt's no secret that women today are juggling a lot. We now make up more than half the workforce in the United States and are busier than ever with partners, children, family and friends, often putting the needs of...

Stories from an age when losing your wits could mean losing your head.Wisdom's Way is a collection of true stories from ancient China. Filled with palace intrigue, ambitious warlords, greedy swindlers, and justice-seeking wise men, each story evokes the...

This book will help you to appreciate the significance of Japan's own religion in everyday life to recognize the key traditions and festivals (matsuri) of the Shinto year to understand what you will see at Shinto shrines and in Shinto ritual to gain...

The World of Wu Zhao is an annotated translation of Zhang Zhuo's collection of miscellany, Court and Country, that offers a lively, folksy and novel perspective of the empire of Wu Zhao, China's first and only female emperor, that will amuse and shock...

The first book to systematically explore the concept of transreligious discourse.'The Ocean of God' proposes that the future of religions will become transreligious. Its polyphilic pluralism, entertaining religious pluralism and the unity of religions...

TydBits Or: Tiny Thoughts, Big Life is a collection of Tiny Thoughts and very Large images that will help you to experience very BIG Things -IF you are inclined to believe in the power of Thinking Up, not Down the steep ladders of Life.The bite-sized...