Spiritual Enlightenment

In the summer of 1989 Eric Bullard took a month off from his job as Vice-President in charge of sales and marketing for the family publishing company and returned to the Hindu ashram where he had lived and studied for three years. It was supposed to be a vacation, a sort of rest before the heavy Christmas season's workload. But what he found there and the resulting years of uncertainty, mystery and finally great magic will leave readers on the edge of their seats, questioning their own perceptions of reality. Sometimes shocking, sometimes humorous, always on the edge, "The Ashram" is a true...

From music to a spiritual quest: a whole destiny will play out between these two poles. First, a childhood marked by poverty, followed by the trauma of the Second World War and a passion for music. Then, one day, everything changes. London, 1949: for the first time in his life, Edward Salim Michael, 28 years old, at the time a composer and solo violinist, sees a statue of Buddha. He is transfixed. That evening, he feels an irresistible urge to replicate the Buddha's posture and to concentrate on a sound he hears within his ears and head, without even knowing that what he is doing is called ...

The term' spiritual malady,' currently used in addiction circles, refers to an inability to regulate emotions, feelings of emptiness and unworthiness, unstable self-image, self-destructive behaviors, self-harm, anxiety, depression, anger, and isolation. The spiritual malady is precisely what the Buddha referred to as Dukkha or the human condition of suffering twenty-five centuries ago. The spiritual malady also refers to the same human condition that poets, priests, and philosophers have called attention to throughout recorded history. Ignorance or not seeing that we are caught in the human...

A student and teacher of A Course in Miracles, a nondualistic path to inner peace, Liz Cronkhite lived consciously with Spirit for over three decades. And then in a moment she calls The Break, the experience of existence she knew fell away, taking with it the life she had been living. She had shifted to Spirit-consciousness. Using the six stages a Course student can expect to pass through, Liz shares how she first found fulfillment as a person living with Spirit, and then, through the Vision of Unity of a holy relationship, came to know Christ—God’s Extension—as her Self after a long ...

The early days of a spiritual awakening can cause confusion, fear, and frustration. Your whole world is turning upside-down. Nothing feels right anymore. The status quo seems pointless. You can’t focus because your mind is overwhelmed with questions. - Why is this happening? - Am I going crazy? - Is this happening to others? - What do I do? Using knowledge and experience gathered during his awakening, Simon Skiles, author of The Ballet Is in Our Hands, assures us that we are not going crazy by explaining in simple language the reasons for the symptoms of an awakening. This book includes ...

These early Satsang dialogs with Ramaji are direct and to the point. The modern Advaita and non-duality community has largely neglected the master technique of Self-inquiry provided by the undisputed great Sage, Sri Ramana Maharshi. Ramaji would like to remedy that. Aligned by destiny and joy with first Ramesh and then Ramana, Ramaji speaks from his own experience with this most ancient of spiritual paths, Self-inquiry ("Who am I?"). He addresses the hopes, fears and fantasies of spiritual seekers and redirects his listeners to the reality that spiritual realization requires hard work, ...

You’ve been sold a story: That if you meditate hard enough, chant the right mantras, or follow the right guru, you’ll finally arrive — at peace, at bliss, at some glittering finish line called “enlightenment.” You’ve been told that ego is the enemy, that suffering can be transcended, that awakening is just a retreat, a breathwork session, or a plant medicine ceremony away. This book calls bullshit. I call bullshit. The Lie of Enlightenment: The Myth of Modern Spirituality is not another self-help guide wrapped in Sanskrit. It’s not here to comfort you with platitudes or tell ...

Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects.

The Way of the White Wolf...nurturing the spirit within. The way from out of the darkness and into the light is the way of the white wolf. To feed the white wolf is to nourish the light within but beware when the dark wolf approaches for sustenance , for when fed, the dark wolf will only grow stronger and stronger and stronger within you and it will rule and dominate your thinking and it will rule and dominate your life... 1. To feed the White Wolf is to nourish the light within 2. Trust in the Way of the White Wolf 3. In the Way of the White Wolf Meditation is Unpremeditated 4. The Ways of...

Do you want to discover a superhero within you? This book is a beginner's guide to spiritual growth and Self-Awakening for busy persons! If you want to have clarity, wisdom, and joy like monks and glimpse enlightenment while living with your family and pursuing your career, then this book is for you. If you want to know what lies beyond the subconscious mind and looking to transform the growth trajectory in your life by tapping the power of higher dimensions of the mind, then this book is for you. If you are new to spirituality and want to explore self-awakening, then this book would be ...

Are you on a spiritual journey? Are you trying to find your true self? Are you attracted to spiritual discussions and discourses? Are you looking for answers on GOD, karma, life, mind, religion and spirituality? Are you trying to discover the divinity within yourself? Are you experiencing a strong urge to find out the meaning and purpose of your life? Are you a healer? If your answer is YES to any of the above questions, then this book is for you. This book is for all those people who have discovered their thirst and hunger to find their higher true self and who want answers about the ...

Holistic Yoga: Well Being for Body, Mind and Spirit was created by Charles Berner for his yoga students. It is a balanced approach to personal growth. Yoga in its full form is a system that brings one's whole life into balance and harmony; health and well-being, relating and communication, money, family, sex life and even dying. It combines the wisdom and proven methods from both Eastern and Western sources. The book details a program in which you proceed systematically by working on four aspects of your life; Body, Senses, Action, and Mind. Within each of these categories are nine subjects...

By now it's time to create your reality."Discovering Abraham Hicks for Health, Wealth, and Happiness" is a great tool for boosting momentum for those already in the know, and the perfect book to introduce others to the teachings of Abraham. Create the life of your dreams by getting into the Vortex to maximize the Law of Attraction. Learn to harness the power of your thoughts so that you can be, do, and have anything that you desire. The most important point to remember is that your circumstances will change to match your predominant thoughts. Everything around you is and will continue to be...

The ULTIMATE CATALYST for QUICKENING the SPIRIT WITHIN The saints, the mystics, Jesus, Buddha and many others of the divine elect had one thing in common; All had endless access to infinite intelligence - God. The book "Surrender" shows how we, today, can also have the same access these godly men had by learning the pathway to surrender. Once this powerful "surrender" is activated, everything begins to change. The kingdom of God within you is illuminated, and it will seem as if you have awakened from a very long sleep - fully ready to embrace a new life. Author Dan Clark demonstrates how ...

Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Penelope Drayton Spence has been hired by two of the world’s richest men to track down and interview enlightened people who may have arrived at the Fourth Awakening. The problem, as fast she can locate a potential candidate, they have a nasty habit of mysteriously vanishing. These “Chronicles” are written in the "Serial Novel" format Charles Dickens famously used for the “Pickwick Papers” and many of his later books. It is also the format magazines such as “The Saturday Evening Post” made popular not that long ago. THIS FOUR PART SERIES OF ...

Thailand Tranquility: A Journey to Inner Peace through Buddhism, Taoism, and Ho’oponopono Embark on a transformative journey with "Thailand Tranquility," a uniquely crafted guide that intertwines the ancient wisdom of Buddhism, the flowing serenity of Taoism, and the healing art of Ho’oponopono. Dive deep into the heart of Thailand, where the tranquil temples and serene landscapes serve as the backdrop for profound spiritual awakening. [Your Name] masterfully combines personal experiences, engaging narratives, and practical exercises to provide readers with a holistic approach to ...

“In Earth Wisdom, Gene Andrade has given this generation a thoughtful and thought-provoking reminder. In his experiences with Yogananda, Rajneesh, Krishnamurti and others, he has learned something important, something many of us need to hear.” – John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America, and The New Good Life In Earth Wisdom, Gene Andrade takes you on his personal odyssey through a maze of spiritual teachers, cults, and teachings to discover how to grow spiritually in a safe, sane, and balanced way. Excerpt from Earth Wisdom During my life, I have been driven by my intense ...

★★★★★ "This Book Might Reshape Your Theology!" The author causes us to stop and consider who we really are in Christ. The very idea that “You are gods” sounds heretical to most people, yet that fact is woven throughout scripture. The natural mind cannot understand spiritual reality, as a result many will reject the message contained in this book. Much of what Mr. Steele talks about are hidden truths the Holy Spirit has been trying to teach me for over a half century...and most of his thoughts are documented in scripture. If you’re interested in stepping beyond the veil of ...

For decades, one of the most engaging teachers of our time has illuminated the many dimensions of awakening - but solely at his live retreats and on audio recordings. Now, with The Science of Enlightenment, Shinzen Young brings to listeners an uncommonly lucid guide to mindfulness meditation for the first time: how it works and how to use it to enhance your cognitive capacities, your kindness and connection with the world, and the richness of all your experiences. As thousands of his students and listeners will confirm, Shinzen is like no other teacher you’ve ever encountered.

Mt. Colby kisses the heavens, a kind friend to skilled mountaineers and a dreadful foe to those unskilled who dare challenge her. This geological marvel surrenders her treasures unwillingly at times. The yearly statics of broken bones and bodies prove this fact; a sullen testimony to the benevolence or the malevolence of the shale monolith that blocks out the morning sun in the Eastern sky. Two novice climbers, brothers Lawson and Edward McCaffrey, plan a week-end trek to conquer the summit of Mt Colby. One brother climbs to discover his future while the other climbs to reconnect with his ...