CATALOGUES - Religion

A bold, poetic vision of America under the leadership of a Buddhist president. Brett Bevell's prophetic voice and Eben Dodd's simple but elegant line drawings proclaim a radical alternative American dream in the tradition of Buddhism-inspired writers Allen Ginsburg and Jack Kerouac.

This groundbreaking book explores the evolution of consciousness in a way that is both visionary yet sensible. Alan Sasha Lithman provides a breathtaking new vision of our future. Essential reading for the Third Millennium.

Sound science and personal reflection on religious questions are presented in this discussion on the continuing conflict between science teaching and religious beliefs. The effects of scriptural literalism and the heightened interest in interfaith initiatives and multicultural diversity makes this a timely book that provides extensive evidence in support of evolution as a scientific reality and how it can be reconciled with various faiths. Examining three monotheistic religions in particular - Christianity, Judaism, and Islam - and... read more

Approaching the Qu'ran is a translation of the early suras -- the short, hymnic chapters at the end of the book. A major event in religious publishing, this book captures the complexity, power and poetry of the early suras and the majesty and intimacy of the distinctive Qu'ranic voice. These early revelations to Muhammad involve little of the political and legal detail found in the suras of his later career. Here they speak directly to every human being, regardless of religious confession or cultural background. Approaching the Qu'... read more

  Forging an interfaith dialog between traditions that typically stand at odds, this groundbreaking book explores the scriptural and spiritual tenets of Islam and Buddhism in relation to one another, creating a basis for comparison and analysis of the two traditions. The discussion juxtaposes foundational principles and practices by linking underlying principles and fostering a mutual appreciation between followers of both religions. This interfaith initiative focuses upon metaphysical and ethical aspects of Islam and Buddhis... read more

This is Albert Low's profound discussion of the philosophical, religious, and scientific problem of consciousness in relation to evolution, creativity, spirituality, and violence. Low weaves together fresh discoveries from contemporary thinkers with perennial wisdom from pre-modern religious sources while providing a highly original discussion of human nature. Low's main thesis is that each individual is a divided reality. We are simultaneously at the centre (unified self) and the periphery (many dimensions of self). The fact that ... read more

Brings together Toshihiko Izutsu's most important essays on Islamic mystical philosophy. Though primarily concerned with Iranian mystics and philosophers, this penetrating group of essays displays Izutsu's unique insights in comparative philosophy by comparing and contrasting Islamic Sufism and philosophy with Vedanta, Mahayana Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Archetypal Psychology and modern Existentialism fluent in over 30 languages, Izutsu's comparative research is based on careful reading of original texts in Persian, Arabic, Chinese, P... read more

Filled with wit, humour, and clear metaphor, this exploration into atheism is written specifically for young adults, though any adult interested in learning more about atheism will find value within. Not just focused on atheism, this crash course in logical thinking addresses the issues of indoctrination, whether it be religious, political, or commercial, and makes the case that morality is created through reasoning and logic, not through divine communication. Many hot topics are touched upon, such as traditional arguments for God'... read more

This compilation of unique and Divine Progressions was specially conceived to help humanity discover, experiment, and integrate his divine nature. It offers an extraordinary opportunity for humankind to blossom and irradiate its Light to all aggregate components of terrestrial life. It provides a precious tool for the evolution of man, through the multiple expressions that colour his life. For beginners and experienced scholars alike, this book adapts to the needs of each person, according to their own unique and individual level o... read more

At the Home for the Dying in Calcutta, Mother Teresa often cared for the residents as they approached the end. As she was ministering to one illness-ravaged man, a visitor overheard her whisper a few words to him. These few words embody some of Mother Teresa's most wonderful wisdom. This is what she said: You say a prayer in your religion, and I will say a prayer as I know it. Together we will say this prayer and it will be something beautiful for God.

More than any other of the late Mother Teresa's writings, this volume provides an introduction to the benefits of prayer for people of different faiths or no particular faith. Includes a powerful Foreword by bestselling author Larry Dossey, world authority on the effects of prayer for healing.

Beginning with the introduction of the religion into China, this chronicle depicts the evolution of Buddhism. The career and achievements of the great Kumarajiva are investigated, exploring the famed philosophical treatises that form the core of East Asian Buddhist literature. Providing a useful and accessible introduction to the influential Tien-t'ai school of Buddhism in Japan as well as the teachings of the 13th-century monk Nichiren, this examination places special emphasis on the faith of the Lotus Sutra and the major works of... read more

This book provides an important step in the emerging movement toward global dialogue and peace. It is the belief of the book's contributors that human culture has entered a new age of Global Dialogue in response to increased inter-penetration of the world's cultures. In our emerging global village, guidance is needed, for as we have painfully seen, our century is not only the century of world culture, it is also the century of world wars, world famines, and worldwide environmental destruction. In this inspiring and challenging book... read more

This book explores the great 13th century mystery: Why was the body of St Francis stolen and hidden. This multi-layered, intricately plotted, historical tale investigates what caused the Franciscan Order to destroy all early biographies of Francis by his closest disciples in favour of a sanitised biography of the powerful St Bonaventure. The story begins 30 years after Francis death, when Father Leo, Francis' closest friend, is dying. Bound to a vow of silence, Leo sends a cryptic message to Conrad, his own favourite student, conne... read more

Biologically, almost any male can father a child. But there is a vast difference between fathering and parenting. This enlightening book explores Proverbs for the counsel from Solomon that can guide fathers.

From the Author: For the sake of inspiration, I, Mipham Nampar Gyalwa, have collected these stories about the heart sons, the eight mahabodhisattvas, taking them from the precious treasury of the tathagata’s perfect words. May all beings throughout space become equal to the eight bodhisattvas and possess all their qualities! May I and all other become just like The eight great heart-sons in their bodhichitta, Deeds, aspirations, wisdom, love, capability, And unsurpassable miracles of primordial wisdom. Virtue! Mangalam!

From Brooklyn to Jerusalem, from White Russia to the Andes, Reuven Alpert has written a compelling series of stories based on his personal encounters with mystical rabbis from the Habad tradition of Jewish mysticism. The stories read like good fiction, providing intimate details of the rhythms, cadences and flavors of Jewish spirituality, taking the reader into the heart of this vibrant mystical tradition.

The discovery of the Gospel of Thomas has created an immense flurry of curiosity and speculation. Is the text real? Are these the authentic words of Jesus? If they are, what does it all mean? This new translation is surrounded by supportive material to help scholars and students alike explore these sayings in depth. Unlike other translations, Lynn Bauman's sensitive work is not simply a 'literal' translation. Based upon the principle of 'dynamic equivalency', its purpose is to propel the reader/listener into an equivalent experienc... read more

In this book, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche explains clearly and simply how to use the practice of mind training and tonglen meditation to transform our habitual selfishness into the compassionate altruism necessary to bring happiness to ourselves and others.

A fascinating account of Rosemary Lansdowne's spiritual odyssey with Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and her confrontation with religious fascism. The author describes how she went from being the director of Canada's Mortgage and Housing Corporation to a cook at the infamous Oregon ashram. This is an insider's look at one of the most interesting chapters in twentieth-century American religious life. For two years in the late 1980s, Rajneesh was a media mainstay, attracting thousands to his teachings and scandalizing thousands more. Lansdown... read more