Meditation
- The Theory & Practice
Douglas Baker. Published by Baker Publications. 252 Pages.
Dr.
Baker's book is an excellent course on meditation, gleaned from many
decades of personal practice. It not only gives excellent material for
the beginner to commence meditation practice. There is much deep wisdom
for the extremely experienced practitioner too. Yet, all is explained in
a most accessible manner that assumes no prior knowledge of the subject.
The book goes much further still. It is no less
than a course on things esoteric. Dr. Baker hails from the Theosophy
tradition. However, he has made countless additional discoveries and
shares much accumulated wisdom, culled from literally decades of occult
research. You will be given many meditation techniques, as well as
numerous objects for meditation. You will also learn about the chakras,
about keeping a spiritual diary, will learn how to totally withdraw your
senses into the inner world, and much more. The book is lavishly
illustrated with both color and black and white drawings.
This is a book that will grow with your practice, as
it has been written by a master of meditation.
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Wheels
Of Life - A User's Guide to The Chakra System
Anodea Judith. Published by Llewellyn. 528 Pages.
This practical and down-to-earth book is
one of the best practical introductions to understanding
and working with the chakra energy system within your body. With this
book, you are given a complete course in opening up the energies of the
chakras within yourself and thereby transforming your consciousness and
your physical well-being. Each chapter covers a single chakra in depth
and from a large variety of perspectives. Mantras, physical postures,
and meditations are provided to accelerate the development of the
chakras. This is a beautiful, artistic, lavishly illustrated, book
written with great sensitivity and practical wisdom. You will definitely
benefit.
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The
Heart Of Yoga - Developing A Personal Practice
T.K.V. Desikachar
Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya lived to be
nearly 100 years old and was one of the greatest modern yogis. Amongst
his students are numbered such major spiritual lights as Iyengar and J.
Krishnamurti. His son, the author Desikachar, studied his father's
teachings and now teaches them to a new generation of students.
The Heart Of Yoga holds Krishnamacharya's fundamental
principle sacred; namely that of viniyoga - yoga adapted to the
needs of the individual.
In this book, you are given a complete
step-by-step approach to developing a complete yoga practice that is
right for YOU. You will learn all the poses, meditation, breathing
exercises and yoga philosophy that you will need. Most importantly, you
will be shown exactly how to tailor these concepts to your state of
health, age, and lifestyle. There are numerous photos of the Yoga Master
Krishnamacharya himself illustrating the poses.
This book also has a major bonus. The
spiritual foundation of Yoga derives from the ancient revered scriptures
called the "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali." In Heart of Yoga,
section 3 gives you the complete text of this great work both in the
original Sanskrit and the English translation PLUS detailed commentary
on the verses by Desikachar, incorporating the wisdom and insights given
to him by his father. Thus, the book is truly complete in giving you the
practical teachings of Yoga from true masters of the practice, as well
the profound spiritual teachings underlying it. A wonderful book to
learn and refer to continually.
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From
Here To Nirvana - The essential guide to the yogis and gurus, ashrams
and temples of spiritual India
Anne Cushman & Jerry Jones. 416
Pages. Riverhead Books
If you ever dreamed of escaping to the
Himalayas and pursuing your spiritual path in an ashram or temple, then
you will DEFINITELY need this book! From Here To Nirvana is
basically an in-depth directory of all the ashrams, gurus and spiritual
teaching centers in the continent of India. All the entries are very
in-depth. You will be given a clear description of the form of teaching,
the chief teacher/guru, food, facilities, how to get there, contact
details and fees. There are also quotes from the masters, fascinating
stories, and a powerful first section that details the philosophies of
India as well as practical daily details indispensable to anyone living
there for a sustained period of time.
If you are planning a spiritual
pilgrimage to India, or if you would simply like do it one day and need
more detailed information, then this is the book for you.
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The
Life Divine
Sri Aurobindo. 1113 Pages. Lotus Light
Publications
This is truly one of the spiritual
classics. However, be warned that it is for the serious reader only. Sri
Aurobinodo was one of the foremost thinkers and philosophers of his age
- Cambridge University educated - and extremely profound in his
spiritual teachings. He will stand well amongst any of the great
philosophers of history. All the great spiritual themes are dealt with
in this book profoundly and intensely. The Life Divine does not
make easy reading as it was not written for light entertainment. It
requires deep concentration, study and contemplation. In fact, you will
probably only manage a few pages a day. However, if you are serious
about deepening your spiritual insight and making true progress, then we
heartily recommend The Life Divine.
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A
Search In Secret India
Paul Brunton Publisher Samuel Weiser. 336 Pages.
This classic book has sold over a quarter
of a million copies. Deservedly so. It is the fascinating journey of the
spiritual mystic, Dr. Paul Brunton, who is credited by many as having
first introduced the West to Yoga and Meditation. A Search In Secret
India details his fascinating voyage of spiritual discovery through
the Indian sub-continent in search of his own personal guru. Here you
will hear firsthand his experiences of Meher Baba - the silent Messiah,
Shri Shankaracharya - the spiritual head of South India, Hazrat Babjan -
the woman fakir, Vishudhananda the Magician and many more. Astrologers,
magicians, snake charmers and enlightened teachers all tumble forth from
this evocative book that captures a side of India that most people never
see. Most interesting of all is Brunton's encounter with Sri Ramana
Maharshi, the great sage of Arunachala, whom he finally accepts as his
guru.
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A
Search In Secret Egypt
Paul Brunton. 288 Pages Publisher Samuel
Weiser.
Hear the breath-taking account of a night
spent alone in the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Egypt. See the
wonders of Egypt's magicians and fakirs - men buried alive for weeks on
end to finally emerge unscathed, a man who can plunge a genuine knife
into his body without any trace of blood or harm. Be amazed at the
amazing powers of Hypnotism on the human body. Visit the temples of
Ancient Egypt, hear about the Ancient Mysteries, and see secrets hidden
from the everyday explorer. All this and much more awaits you in the
spell-binding A Search In Secret Egypt. Intrepid explorer and
spiritual mystic Paul Brunton is your guide on a tour of a lifetime - a
journey that will take you behind the veil to the heart of Secret Egypt.
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I
Ching - The Classic Chinese Oracle Of Change
816 Pages. Published By Element
If you have had any reasonable exposure
to esoteric teachings at all, you will know of the I Ching. The I Ching
is the revered ancient oracle of China. It focuses on change, which is
the only constant in the universe. Its answers continually adapt to your
unique insight and situation.
This edition of the I Ching is a
powerful new translation, which has been inspired by the work of C.G.
Jung, and is the result of over forty years of research. The I Ching
is presented here primarily as a psychological tool to help with your
inner growth, stimulate your creative imagination, put you in touch with
your inner archetypes, and continually guide and help you throughout
your changing circumstances.
The first section of the book goes into
an in-depth explanation of the theory and practice of I Ching and
how to ask questions and get the answers you need. The rest of the book
is devoted to the oracle itself, and is backed with numerous
commentaries and scholarly guidance. A comprehensive concordance is also
included at the end of the volume to help you cross-reference words,
phrases and relationships. This is easily the best edition of the I
Ching that has ever been produced and it will enrich your spiritual
growth and soon become a valued friend and advisor.
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The
Key Of It All - An encyclopaedic guide to the sacred languages and
magickal systems of the world. Book One: The Eastern Mysteries.
David Allen Hulse. Published by Llewellyn Publications.
614 Pages.
Magickal codes have been preserved
throughout history in all major traditions for the minds of initiates to
contemplate and benefit from. These alphabet codes, from both Eastern
and Western traditions, are presented in this unsurpassed two-volume
reference series The Key Of It All. (Book Two: The Western
Mysteries is discussed in the Western Mysteries section of the
Bookshop.)
Both
books contain many hundreds of pages of totally original research -
tables, charts, diagrams, illustrations and extremely lucid commentary.
Although the subject matter is very advanced, Hulse has also written
with the beginner in mind and gives thorough introductions to each and
every section, and plenty of advice as to how to proceed. No previous
knowledge of any sort is required to learn from these books.
The Eastern Mysteries volume covers the
following ancient magickal language keys: Cuneiform, Hebrew, Arabic,
Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese. Each section is extensively
cross-referenced to other relevant sections to create a web of
inter-locking relationships between the mystical systems of the world.
The Key Of It All is a
powerful powerful reference. It presents information that it would take
you many years and countless other books to come close to reproducing.
It is NOT light reading. It is scholarly, challenging and uplifting for
the serious student of the mystical and occult and will raise your
understanding to new levels.
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