Other religions and spiritual beliefs

Taoist techniques for replenishing our internal energy with universal cosmic energy *; Shows how to transform excess sexual energy (Ching Chi) into self-healing energy *; Presents advanced Cosmic Healing Chi Kung practices, which gather the limitless resources of Cosmic Chi for healing *; Explains how opening of the three tan tiens to the six directions allows personal consciousness to connect directly to higher sources of energy Taoists consider our sexual energy to be the creative force that we can use to regenerate the body's internal energy, but we must learn how to harness excess sexual energy and transform it into chi, or life-force energy.

Awaken your life with the God and Goddess and discover the magick of the Wiccan wayGet ready to take a journey to a mystical place where anything can happen--an adventure into the realm of witchcraft, magick, and empowerment.

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Inner work as activism: changing the world through skilled and fearless use of the human imagination.

How to connect with universal energy for inner peace, happiness, and individual and global healing *; How to transform the energy around us into positive loving energy *; How to perform the World Link meditation to unite with global consciousness *; How to fuse the observing mind, the conscious mind, and the mind of awareness Western science now recognizes the three ';minds' associated with the three tan tiens of Taoism: the observing mind centered in the brain, the conscious mind centered in the heart, and the mind of awareness centered in the lower abdomen.

Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, this translation of the Gita brings alive the deep spiritual insights and poetic beauty of the famous battlefield dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

*; Examines how ayahuasca affects the brain from a neuroscientific perspective and how its effects on consciousness relate to ancient esoteric texts *; Shares interviews with people who have experienced ayahuasca's powerful ';spirit doctor' effects and the author's own ayahuasca journey from suicidal depression to a soul at peace *; Investigates how ayahuasca is interwoven with the ancient practices of Amazonian shamanism Brewed from a combination of two plants--the leaves of Psychotria viridis and the vine stalks of Banisteriopsis caapi--ayahuasca has been used for millennia by indigenous tribes throughout the Upper Amazon for healing and spiritual exploration.

Practical exercises to reach higher levels of orgasm, renew relationships, and discover the healing power of sex *; Illustrates how to identify and best please the nine male and female genital anatomy types--such as Coyote Man or Buffalo Woman *; Provides exercises for greater sexual pleasure and orgasmic intensity, including the Firebreath exercise for full-body orgasm *; Explains how to perform powerful healing sexual energetic work with the chakras and light body Based on ancient Mayan, Olmec, and Toltec teachings passed down through the generations by the Twisted Hair Nagual Elders of the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path, the practice of Quodoushka offers practical guidance on sex, intimacy, and relationships as well as how to reach higher levels of orgasm and sexual ecstasy.

An extensive study of ancient books of magic and the magical practices preserved in the few surviving grimoires *; Includes spells, talisman formulations, and secret magical alphabets reproduced from the author's private collection of grimoires, with instructions for their use *; Explains the basic principles of medieval magic, including the doctrine of names and the laws of sympathy and contagion *; Offers an overview of magic in the Western Mystery tradition Grimoires began simply as quick-reference ';grammar books' for sorcerers, magicians, and priests before evolving into comprehensive guides to magic, complete with spell-casting rituals, magical alphabets, and instructions to create amulets and talismans.

Wu wei - das bedeutet aus dem inneren Zentrum handeln, im Einklang mit dem Fluss des Lebens sein, im Hier und Jetzt leben.

• Examina cómo la ayahuasca afecta el cerebro desde una perspectiva neurocientífica y la manera en que sus efectos sobre la conciencia se relacionan con antiguos textos esotéricos

• Comparte entrevistas con personas que han experimentado los poderosos efectos de la ayahuasca como “médico espiritual”, y su propio viaje desde la depresión suicida hasta la paz del alma

• Investiga cómo se entrelazan la ayahuasca y las antiguas prácticas del chamanismo del Amazonas

Elaborada a partir de una combinación de dos plantas (las hojas de Psychotria viridis y la liana Banisteriopsis caapi), la ayahuasca ha sido utilizada durante milenios por tribus indígenas del Alto Amazonas para la sanación y la exploración espiritual.

How to connect with animal guides to expand individual and planetary awareness *; Reveals techniques for exploring dreams, shamanic journeys, healing, and shapeshifting with animals *; Presents words of wisdom from cats, dogs, horses, llamas, rabbits, ravens, bears, and even insects As companions, helpers, and spiritual guides, animals have always held a special relationship with humans.

Defence of Europe by Sikh Soldiers in the World Wars is a fascinating history of the much-forgotten Sikh contribution to the two World Wars.

• Comparte ritos y prácticas de veneración tradicionales para conectarte con tus antepasados, incluidos rituales de limpieza, viajes de trance, trabajo energético y jardinería sagrada

• Explora las prácticas ancestrales de elaboración de altares, herramientas sagradas para los altares y cómo invitar a tus antepasados a tomar un papel activo para intervenir en tu nombre

• Describe el proceso de deificación de antepasados estimados y cómo esta práctica abre el acceso a poderes especiales para aquellos que comparten el linaje de ese antepasado

Al explorar los diversos y dinámicos ritos de veneración ancestral de los antiguos mesoamericanos, así como los que se practican en el curanderismo contemporáneo, Erika Buenaflor muestra cómo podemos aprovechar estas tradiciones para reconectarnos con nuestros antepasados, profundizar nuestros viajes de sanación y dar forma a nuestras vidas.

An experiential guide to the shamanic spiritual practices of the Himalayas shared by a 27th-generation Nepalese shaman *; Presents step-by-step, illustrated instructions for authentic Himalayan shamanic practices, including physical and spiritual healing, shamanic journeys, and ceremonies *; Includes exercises to meet the ancestors in your shamanic lineage, techniques to use your voice as a shamanic tool, and practices for negotiating the spirit world safely *; Details shamanic chants and rituals, how to create an altar, and the sacred objects of the shaman, along with exercises and techniques for using them properly There are few areas of our world where shamanic traditions have been preserved in their original context and form.

In a world of technological revelations and human genius, organized religions continue to hold on to the element of faith.

A guide to the history and practices of the Druids and the Celtic faith *; Reconstructs the Druidic faith from surviving remnants, parallels with other Indo-European traditions, and dedicated study of scholarly sources *; Details magical rites and ceremonies, methods for consecrating an outdoor temple, and customs for celebrating important festivals such as Beltaine and Samhain *; Discusses rules for firecraft, making offerings to deities and spirits, and the ancient Coligny calendar, including the names of the months in old Gaulish Druids and their magic, lore, and rituals have fascinated all those who encounter them, from the ancient Greeks and Romans onward.

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Discover the fascinating history of a long-hidden Buddhist culture at a historic crossroads.

An extensive examination of Hawaiian spiritual tradition and its emphasis on ancestral spirits by a descendant of an ancient lineage of Hawaiian priests*; Describes the time-honored intergenerational bond between a people and a land that embodies the heart of indigenous spirituality*; A powerful and authentic portrait of a culture on the cusp of extinctionIn Hawaiian spiritual tradition, the sacred bond formed between the land and its people is perpetuated in every new generation by the voices of the ancestors who pass on this inheritance.

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Integrates the Egyptian pantheon, the ancient language of astrology, and shamanic practices *; Links each of the planets and signs in Western astrology with its Egyptian counterpart, such as Leo with Anubis *; Includes sacred invocations and shamanic rituals to invite the wisdom of each Egyptian deity into your life *; Offers a shamanic way to interpret natal horoscopes Shamanic Egyptian Astrology integrates the Egyptian pantheon, the ancient language of astrology, and shamanic practices to promote a new way to interpret and work with natal charts.

*; Presents the teachings of revered Ecuadorian Kichwa elder Taita Alberto Taxo as vivid, experiential journeys*; Details how to return to intimacy with Nature and the natural world through communicating with the elements*; Shares Andean shamanic practices and ceremonies for opening the heart, expanding consciousness, and shamanic journeyingIn this deep dive into South American shamanism, Martha Winona Travers shares the teachings and practices she learned during her 22 years as an apprentice to revered Ecuadorian Kichwa elder, Taita Alberto Taxo.

You're no idiot, of course.

A book of recipes, spells, and rituals for celebrating our connection to the Earth and her seasons.

A guide to connecting with your ancestors and healing your lineage*; Shares traditional veneration rites and practices to connect with your ancestors, including limpia rites, trance journeys, energy work, and sacred gardening*; Explores ancestral altar-making practices, sacred tools for altars, and how to invite your ancestors to take an active role in intervening on your behalf*; Describes the deification process of esteemed ancestors and how this opens access to special powers for those sharing that ancestor's lineageExploring the diverse and dynamic ancestral veneration rites of the ancient Mesoamericans as well as those practiced in contemporary curanderismo, Erika Buenaflor shows how we can draw from these traditions to reconnect with our ancestors, deepen our healing journeys, and shape our lives.

*; Investigates drumming-induced trance states through shamanic journeying*; Provides advanced lucid dreaming training, sharing techniques for inducing lucidity and skillfully navigating our inner cosmos*; Explores the mindful use of psychedelics, offering guidance on setting intention, navigating the experience, and integrating insightsOFFERING TECHNIQUES from psychonauts ancient and modern, this profound guide helps you navigate consciously into the depths of the human psyche.

Perhaps the most important book yet written on meditation, the process of inner transformation, and the integration of spiritual practice into our Western way of life, A Path With Heart brings alive the possibilities of inner peace, wholeness and the achievement of happiness.

The first English translation with commentary of three classic Taoist texts on immortality*; Translates The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic, The Immortals, and The Three Treasures of Immortality*; Defines the Taoist concept of immortality and examines the lives and practices of Taoists who achieved this state*; Reveals the steps needed to achieve immortality in our modern societyTaoist mystics claim that it is possible to achieve immortality: ';Within each of us dwells the medicine to cure the affliction of mortality.

Shamanic practices to access your spiritual blueprint, communicate with the universal mind, and transform in to your highest spiritual self *; Explains how to tune in to imaginal cells to heal the past, activate the shaman within, and download information from the future *; Includes shamanic breathwork practices and rituals to open access to your spiritual blueprint--the hologram of who your highest, best self is meant to be--and be more potent and powerful in the present *; Includes 55-minute Visionary Shamanism Musical Journeys CD We are in a highly transitional time on Earth as old structures break down in preparation for the new world that is coming.

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A powerful story of spiritual awakening, reconnection with Nature, and rekindling of ancestral wisdom *; Details the author's encounters with ancestral spirits and animal teachers, such as Coy-Wolf, and profound moments of direct connection with the natural world *; Shows how ancestral connections and intimate communications with Nature are not unique or restricted to those with indigenous cultural roots *; Reveals how reconnection with ancestors and the natural world offers insight and solutions for the complex problems we face We are but a few generations removed from millennia spent living in intimate contact with the natural world and in close commune with ancestral spirits.

Witchcraft!

A step-by-step guide to working with the spirits of ancient northern Europe *; Explains how to build relationships with Earth, Sun, Moon, Plants, Animals, Water, Fire, Craft, Air, and the Ancestors through 83 practical exercises *; Explores the role of altered states in spirit work *; Outlines the ancient cultural rules and taboos to avoid spiritual debt or offense We are all surrounded by spirits.

Animals ranging from mosquitoes to elephants use their own words to guide humanity to a deeper spiritual awakening.

The author's journey to becoming a Bushman shaman and healer and how this tradition relates to shamanic practices around the world*; Explores the Bushmen's ecstatic shaking and dancing practices*; Written by the first non-Bushman to become fully initiated into their healing and spiritual waysIn Bushman Shaman, Bradford Keeney details his initiation into the shamanic tradition of the Kalahari Bushmen, regarded by some scholars as the oldest living culture on earth.

An illustrated guide to releasing emotional and physical blockages in the pelvic area through massage *; Presents step-by-step instructions for sexual organ massages for women and men *; Explains techniques to release knots, unravel nerve and lymphatic tangles, dissolve toxins and sediments, and increase blood flow *; Effective for impotency, frequent and difficult urination, painful menstruation, ovarian cysts, menopause symptoms, painful intercourse, and low libido as well as back pain, sciatica, and hormone imbalance Our sexual organs play a major role in our physical and emotional health.

A systematic presentation of the path of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, by one of its most renowned proponents and rendered by a master translator.

Reveals how the Nagual shamans move between this world and the dream realms*; Shows how the Twilight Language of Dreaming is an avenue for understanding the energetic gateways of human existence*; Presents detailed exercises for practical experiences in extra-lucid dreamingTwilight Language of the Nagual is a shamanic and spiritual account that illuminates the author's experiences under the tutelage of don Juan Matus, the Toltec shaman who mentored Carlos Castaneda, and the sorceress doa Celestina.

*; Examines the complexities of Indigenous legends and creation myths and reveals common oral traditions across much of North America*; Explores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of 1050-1300 CE, told through the voice of Honga, a Native leader of the time*; Presents an Indigenous revisionist history regarding Thomas Jefferson, expansionist doctrine, and Manifest DestinyWhile Western accounts of North American history traditionally start with European colonization, Indigenous histories of North Americaor Turtle Islandstretch back millennia.

In Questions from Christians, a conversation between a Christian and a Bahai, Christians find answers to questions about the Bahai Faith, and Bahaullah and His Teachings.

New commentaries on Aleister Crowley's Book of the Law reveal how it is connected to both Right- and Left-Hand Paths *; Examines each line of the Book of the Law in the light of modern psychology, Egyptology, Gurdjieff's teachings, and contemporary Left-Hand Path thought *; Explores Crowley's identification with the First Beast of Revelations as well as his adoption of the Loki archetype for becoming a vessel of love for all humanity *; Recasts the Cairo Working as a text of personal sovereignty and a relevant tool for personal transformation *; Includes commentary on the Book of the Law by Dr.

Essential Chan Buddhism is the rare unearthing of an ancient and remarkable Chinese spiritual tradition.

Publication Date: July 2006The Confucian civilization is thoroughly examined and explained in this volume, historically, philosophically and psychologically, by its two most prominant examples (Chinese and Japanese cultures), after a multi-year research effort, with ground breaking findings and analyses not available elsewhere.

Der Jainismus ist wie der Buddhismus vor rund 2500 Jahren entstanden und eine der kleineren Religionen Indiens – zu seinen zentralen Lehren gehören Gewaltlosigkeit (ahiṃsā), Respekt vor allen Lebewesen und Toleranz gegenüber Andersdenkenden.