Other religions and spiritual beliefs

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Imagine a nature-based culture so alive and so connected spreading like wildfire.

Drawing on ancient symbols, oral and shamanic text, legend and prophecy, Shodoev gives an introduction to Altai cosmology, the soul, individual, spiritual development, harmony between man and the nature and the imminent evolutionary shift from the yellow to the white era.

A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and broadcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories.

Learning by experiencing is about trusting your instincts and connecting with your inner spirit.

A complete study course in classical and cross-cultural shamanism, teaching the reader all s/he ever needs to know about shamanism, shamanic healing, soul retrieval, spirit extraction, house cleansing, cleaning the energy body, working with the souls of the dead – and much more.

Teaching the magical side of the hedge witch''s Craft.

The hedge is the symbolic boundary between the two worlds and this book will teach you how to cross that hedge.

Two Hearts in Tuva shares an extraordinary journey taking you through the distant land that borders Mongolia.

This authoritative account traces the BahNB'!

Blending scholarship with an original approach, this new introduction to Confucianism is an informative and intriguing guide to China's ancient philosophical tradition.

Written by a well-known author in the field of Baha'i studies, this is a comprehensive and accessible encyclopedia to the youngest of the world religions.

From bodhi to the true meaning of Zen, this comprehensive new encyclopedia captures the rich diversity of the Buddhist tradition.

With academic courses either encouraging commercialism, or cultivating zealots, Chittick states that it is impossible to understand classical Islamic texts without the years of contemplative study that are anathema to the modern education system.

This exhaustive and yet enthralling study considers the life and work of al-Mutanabbi (915-965), often regarded as the greatest of the classical Arab poets.

Renowned expert William Chittick covers the life and works of the legendary Spanish-born Sufi writer Ibn Arabi in this new biography.

This is the first book to present the life, times and poetry of one of the greatest poets in the Arab tradition, Abu Nuwas.

Abd al-Rahman III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph.

'Abd al-Malik, who came to promience during the second civil war of early Islam, ruled the Islamic empire from 692 until 705.

A valuable and relevant insight into the youngest world religion.

Revealing the man behind the icon.

World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resourcePacked with fascinating facts and insight, this book will fuel dinner party debate, and provide readers with the science and politics behind the world's most controversial resource.

'By far the best introduction to Buddhism available.

From T'ai Chi to the Ming Dynasty, this is an engrossing guide to the elusive Chinese tradition of Daoism.

This companion studies the life and legacy of Guru Hargobind (1590-1644), the Sixth Guru of the Sikh tradition.

This book contains two essays delivered by Edward Clodd to the Royal Institution and originally published in "e;The Hibbert Journal"e;.

*; Details the author's profound encounters with Thai magick during 4 separate pilgrimages to Thailand*; Explains the ritual process of the author's multiple Sak Yant tattoos as well as other powerful magickal rituals and initiations he experienced*; Shares how his initiatory experiences with Thai Buddhist magicians helped him destroy his destructive former selves and discover profound healing for his mind and soulSharing his profound encounters with Thai magick during four separate pilgrimages to Thailand, writer and musician Sheer Zed details the intense personal initiations and rituals he experienced with the sect of Thai Buddhist magicians known as Ajarns.

Khalsa Consciousness is the purest and most exalted state of awareness that a human being is capable of experiencing in this lifetime.

This book explores old and new hopes that have emerged in the human quest to defeat death.

The Christian church was born in the Middle East and grew there for centuries.

Waiting for the Presence is an ancient Eastern concept of staying in a holy place until God speaks to the pilgrim.