Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice

The spiritual teachings of Israel's biblical prophetesses from a kabbalistic perspective *; Explores the lives and symbolic significance of seven female prophets: Sarah, Miriam, Devorah, Chanah, Avigail, Chuldah, and Esther *; Uses the gematria of Jewish metaphysics to demonstrate that prophecy is a mystical initiatory path by which Divine Will is made known, not only a tool for telling the future *; Presents practical applications of kabbalistic teachings for spiritual development The seven prophetesses of Israel--Sarah, Miriam, Devorah, Chanah, Avigail, Chuldah, and Esther--lived between 1800 and 350 BCE.

After 'Hit Man'The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man.

An exploration of the origins and influences of number from prehistory to modern time *; Reveals the deeper meaning of the symbols and esoteric knowledge of secret societies *; Explains the numerical sophistication of ancient monuments *; Shows how the Templar design for Washington, D.

A verse-by-verse examination of Arjuna's soma experience and Krishna's psychedelic guidance in the Bhagavad Gita *; Explains how the Bhagavad Gita provides complete guidelines for the spiritual use of entheogens--from prior mental preparations to the integration of profound visionary insights into everyday consciousness *; Examines Chapter XI of the Gita in detail to illuminate Arjuna's hallucinogenic experience and expose Krishna as the ultimate psychedelic guide *; Shows psychedelic experience to be an essential and ancient part of the path to spiritual transformation Known as a text of liberation and enlightenment and praised not only by Indians but also by prominent modern thinkers such as Aldous Huxley and Albert Einstein, the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most commented-upon books of all time, yet one aspect has never before been examined: Arjuna's psychedelic soma experience with his guru Krishna.

A revolutionary call to overthrow society's mental controls and expand consciousness for the greater good of humanity *; Explores the tactics used to control consciousness, such as misinformation, debt systems, fear conditioning, and the distraction of entertainment and technology *; Reveals the emerging mechanisms for neurogenetic evolution within our brains that will enable us to throw off the shackles of mental control *; Explains how to break through the barriers inhibiting conscious evolution and restore our connection with Nature and the Divine Within society there exists a silent war.

The origins of modern religion in human sacrifice, ritual cannibalism, visionary intoxication, and the Cult of the Dead *; Explores ancient practices of producing sacred hallucinogenic foods and oils from the bodies of the dead for ritual consumption and religious anointing *; Explains how these practices are deeply embedded in the symbolism, theology, and sacraments of modern religion, specifically Christianity and the Eucharist *; Documents the rites of Cults of the Dead from the prehistoric Minoans on Crete to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Hebrews to early and medieval Christian sects such as the Cathars Long before the beginnings of civilization, humans have been sacrificed and their flesh used to produce sacred foods and oils for use in religious rites.

Combining Chinese Taoist astrology, Western zodiac astrology, and birth destiny cards to develop your innate talents and transform your negative traits *; Includes charts to discover your Chinese animal year, your Western zodiac sun sign, your moon sign, and your birth destiny card as well as those of your friends, lovers, relatives, and colleagues *; Provides insightful and accurate descriptions for each animal year, zodiac sun sign, and birth card as well as each year and sun sign combination and each sun and moon sign combination *; Offers career suggestions based on your innate gifts and relationship advice on which animals, sign combos, and birth cards to seek out and which to avoid With your first breath of life, you take in the energy pattern radiated by the sun, moon, and stars at that moment in time and space.

Explores how Nature underlies sexuality and intimacy *; Examines how to regain intimacy in our relationships in a way that embraces our hidden wild nature and restores the sacred to our lives *; Provides sacred sex and intimacy-building practices for partners and exercises to reconnect with the intuitive intelligence of the heart, remove our emotional armor, and cultivate a deeper relationship with the Earth *; Shows how by healing our relationship with Nature and our sexuality, we move toward healing the whole planet Nature is having sex all the time--that's one of the reasons we feel so alive when we are immersed in it.

Bridging the gap between science and the world's great spiritual traditions to move our worldview forward *; With contributions from 28 leading scientists and spiritual thinkers, including Michael Beckwith, Deepak Chopra, Larry Dossey, Amit Goswami, Stanislav Grof, Jean Houston, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Jos Argelles, and Peter Russell *; Offers strategies to promote the fusion of science and spirituality *; Explores phenomena at the crossroads of science and religion, such as the nonlocal mind, conscious evolution, and quantum consciousness Edited by Nobel Prize nominee Ervin Laszlo and WorldShift International cofounder Kingsley Dennis, this volume brings together 28 leading scientists and spiritual thinkers for a game-changing conversation on bridging the gap between science and religion.

How to awaken the Ureaus--the serpent power of spiritual transcendence within each of us--and connect to the superconscious of the universe *; Reveals the biochemistry of how the body's melanin provides the template for the subtle energy body or light body *; Shows how embracing the dark light consciousness of the awakened Ureaus opens a portal to the sacred darkness of the superconscious *; Provides illustrated instructions for meditation practices, breathing exercises, and yoga postures to safely awaken Ureaus/Kundalini energy Within each of us lies the potential to activate a personal connection to the superconscious.

The classic work that shaped the thought of a generation with its powerful insights into the true nature of mind and reality.

After 'Hit Man' The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man.

Thom Hartmann's own dramatic spiritual journey that illuminates specific techniques for achieving spiritual transformation*; Recounts travels to the farthest corners of the earth in pursuit of universal spiritual truths*; Reveals the teachings of Hartmann's spiritual guides, providing an intimate glimpse into his relationship with German mystic Herr Mller*; Offers practices and techniques for readers seeking to grow spirituallyIn the course of his work for the charitable organization Salem, Thom Hartmann personally witnessed famine in Uganda, chaos in Russia, and genocide in Colombia--all signs that modern cultures have lost the connection to the sacred, both within and without, that was emblematic of older cultures.

*; The world's leading experts on Ecstasy assess its therapeutic potential, social implications, and the dangers of unsupervised use.

Uses new research about the brain to explore how we can transcend our current physical and cultural limitations *; Reveals that transcendence of current modes of existence requires the dynamic interaction of our fourth and fifth brains (intellect and intelligence) *; Explores the idea that Jesus, Lao-tzu, and other great beings in history are models of nature's possibility and our ability to achieve transcendence *; 17,000 sold in hardcover since April 2002 Why do we seem stuck in a culture of violence and injustice?

Explores the flourishing, passionate forms of leadership emerging from women on behalf of the earth and community *; Contains more than 30 essays from successful women leaders, including writers Alice Walker and Eve Ensler, psychiatrist Jean Shinoda Bolen, holistic doctor Rachel Naomi Remen, hip-hop performer Rha Goddess, and famous tree-sitter Julia Butterfly Hill *; From Bioneers president and cofounder Nina Simons Many today find themselves being called toward greater leadership on behalf of the Earth, toward leadership sourced from their inner authority and inspired by what they love and are dedicated to protect, transform, and strengthen.

Transformational wisdom designed for both women and men to access and enhance the inner power of the Divine *; Reveals how to activate your sacred sexual self and find your soul mission *; Shows how to access the wisdom of the Galactic Center *; Explains why men need the Shakti Circuit to connect with the Divine Masculine Shakti is the Divine life force that ceaselessly manifests, creates, and activates.

*; Revised and expanded edition of the classic work on chakras by the renowned Indian scholar and tantra practitioner.

An exploration of consciousness in all matter--from quantum to cosmos *; Outlines theories of consciousness in ancient and modern philosophy from before Plato to Alfred North Whitehead *; Reveals the importance of understanding mind-in-matter for our relationships with the environment, with other people, even with ourselves Are rocks conscious?

How to achieve a direct inner experience of your higher nature and the after-death state from which you originate and will return *; Provides techniques for listening to the primordial sound within *; Offers yoga and meditation techniques that are still little known in the West This book--at once simple and powerful--stands as a monument to the lifelong spiritual struggles of Edward Salim Michael, struggles that he heroically surmounted on his path to enlightenment.

After 'Hit Man'The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man.

Taoist techniques that can quiet your mind so you can discover your true self in the wisdom of the heart *; Teaches that the Tao is the flow of nature, the effortless middle path of self-discovery *; Shows how to quiet the monkey mind (the ego) and listen within for your inner voice *; Fosters a connection to the Tao through diet, exercise, livelihood, and sexuality Taoists say that we must learn to observe with the mind and think with the heart.

El código maya constituye una profunda exploración de la manera en que, a medida que nos aproximamos al final del calendario maya, el tiempo y la conciencia se aceleran y nos proporcionan una nueva comprensión del universo.

How to cultivate a successful marriage based on shared values and spiritual growth *; With new chapters on their past 15 years together, stories of happy marriages modeled on the book, marital ';obedience,' and the family way to world peace *; Reveals how a couple can become an engine for higher spiritual experiences *; Includes more than 60 letters written between the authors during their courtship and over 100 full-color photographs, including their traditional wedding in India Defying the norms of her culture and tradition, a highly educated Tamil Brahmin woman decides to arrange her own marriage.

The first book to examine the spiritual and therapeutic practice of retreat in physical darkness to explore inner light*; Shows how experiencing complete darkness over prolonged periods helps in developing mental clarity and creativity*; Draws upon many indigenous and spiritual traditions that use this techniqueThe use of ceremonial darkness is a classic and cross-cultural method for exploring hidden aspects of unconscious and super-conscious states, accessing invisible landscapes, and embracing the deeper recesses of the self.

An in-depth investigation of traditional European folk medicine and the healing arts of witches*; Explores the outlawed ';alternative' medicine of witches suppressed by the state and the Church and how these plants can be used today*; Reveals that female shamanic medicine can be found in cultures all over the world*; Illustrated with color and black-and-white art reproductions dating back to the 16th centuryWitch medicine is wild medicine.

A comprehensive survey of the therapeutic, historical, and cultural uses of cannabis in traditions around the world.

Filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's insights into the Tarot as a spiritual path *; Works with the original Marseille Tarot to reveal the roots of Western wisdom *; Provides the key to the symbolic language of the Tarot's ';nomadic cathedral' *; Transforms a simple divination tool into a vehicle for self-realization and healing Alejandro Jodorowsky's profound study of the Tarot, which began in the early 1950s, reveals it to be far more than a simple divination device.

Presents a revolutionary new theory that bridges the divide between science and spirituality*; Discloses the ramifications of non-localized consciousness and how the physical world and spiritual experience are two aspects of the same reality*; Includes contributions from Jane Goodall, Ed Mitchell, Stanislav Grof, Ralph Abraham, and Christian de Quincy, among othersWhat scientists are now finding at the outermost frontiers of every field is overturning all the basic premises concerning the nature of matter and reality.

A guide to changing negative emotions and promoting happiness using traditional Tantric and Ayurvedic practices*; Details the 9 Rasas that represent our basic emotions*; Offers emotional fasting exercises and daily routines for emotional well-being*; Shows how Rasa Sadhana can be integrated with other yoga practices*; Based on the teachings of Harish JohariRasas are the essence of our emotions that exist in both the body and the mind.

A scientific and cultural exploration of the pursuit of altered states of consciousness in both humans and animals*; Contains myriad studies and examples from the author's 20 years of research*; By the foremost authority on the social and psychological effects of drug useHistory shows that people have always used intoxicants.

An introduction to the ancient kabbalistic origins and meanings of the tarot *; Reveals the intimate relationship of the tarot to the esoteric teachings of the Torah and the Kabbalah*; Provides kabbalistic interpretations for all 78 traditional tarot cards*; Includes a detailed kabbalistic reading and interpretation of the Tree of Life spreadWhen the Greeks invaded Israel and forbade study of the Torah, the Jewish people began a secret method of Toranic study that appeared to be merely a simple way to fill time: playing cards.

Over 30 contributors share their expertise on the chemical, biological, cultural, psychological, and experiential dimensions of psilocybin mushrooms*; Describes in vivid detail the consciousness-expanding experiences of psychoactive mushroom users*; Provides firsthand accounts of the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project, including the Concord Prison and Good Friday studiesTeonancatl was the name given to the visionary mushrooms used in ancient Mesoamerican shamanic ceremonies, mushrooms that contain psilocybin, the psychoactive agent identified by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, the discoverer of LSD.

An account of spiritual awakening told through the rites of passage of a father and son*; Reveals the essential role spirituality can play in our mundane lives*; Celebrates not only traditional rites of passage, but also the more subtle moments of change that continually take place within each of us*; Reflects on the power of prayer and intention in guiding our life journeyPart spiritual travelogue, part personal memoir, The Sailfish and the Sacred Mountain is the story of the profound moments that forever change our lives, told in the context of a father and son's journey to the sacred Mount Kailas in Tibet.

Reveals the ancient mathematical principles refuting the notion of the solar system as an accidental creation*; Reveals how ancient civilizations encoded their secret knowledge of the sky in mythology, music, and sacred measures*; Shows how modern culture can benefit from the ancient astronomical and astrological worldview based on number*; Shows the role of ratio and harmonic proportions in the creation of the material worldHumanity's understanding of number was deeper and richer when the concept of creation was rooted in direct experience.

Teaches the three paths that Taoist masters have used for centuries to create tranquillity in one's life.

An Italian ethnobotanist explores the remarkable propensity of wild animals to seek out and use psychoactive substances.

Discover your psychic powers and learn to use the wonders of nature and the world around you as magical tools of divination.

*; Reveals the close relationship between the eight basic postures of T'ai Chi and the hexagrams of the I Ching.

A clear-eyed look at the instrumental role drugs have played in our cultural, social, and spiritual development.

The first book to cover the complete Taoist teachings on form, structure, and symbol in the I Ching.

Explains the phenomenon of shaktipat, the spiritual transmission of power from a teacher to a devotee*; Shows how technology has eroded personal power and how insight and awareness can play a higher role in our lives*; Reveals how insight is the vehicle for profound self-transformationShakti is the creative force, the bonding power, that holds the universe together.

A detailed interpretive guide to the 16 ';face' cards of the tarot that reveals their core identities and special purpose in a person's life.

A pioneering look into the benefits of essences prepared from autumn leaves, the latest development in vibrational remedies.

A highly successful plastic surgeon embraces shamanic healing techniques and helps her patients experience true beauty and ecstasy.

*; Discover the thoughts, history, and customs of the Shuar of the Amazon, as told in their own words.

*; An anthology of writings by some of the most influential women in history on the often misunderstood and misrepresented female drug experience.

*; Fox marries mysticism with social justice, leading the way toward a gentler and more ecological spirituality and an acceptance of our interdependence*; A road map to fulfillment for the coming centuryIn A Spirituality Named Compassion, Matthew Fox, the popular and controversial author, establishes a spirituality for the future that promises personal, social, and global healing.

A hands-on approach to the planets and their influence on children's emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development.