The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom by Wes Nisker

$10.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: good

Hang on for a Wild Journey through the Political and Spiritual Adventures of the Baby-Boom Generation Join Wes "Scoop" Nisker as he takes us on a hilarious, wild ride through the heyday of the Beats and the Hippies and the birth of the modern environmental movement, and the surge of Buddhism in the West . ...Show more

One Taste by Ken Wilber

$18.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

As one who has written extensively about the interior life, meditation, and psychotherapy, Ken Wilber--the leading theorist in the field of integral psychology--naturally arouses the curiosity of his numerous readers. In response to this curiosity, this one-year diary not only offers an unprecedented en tr e into his private world, but offers an introduction to his essential thought. "If there is a theme to this journal," Wilber writes, "it is that body, mind, and the luminosities of the soul--all are perfect expressions of the Radiant Spirit that alone inhabits the universe, sublime gestures of that Great Perfection that alone outshines the world." Wilber's personal writings include: - Details of his own spiritual practice - Advice to spiritual seekers - Reflections on his work and that of other prominent theorists in the field of integral psychology - His day-to-day personal experiences - Dozens of his short theoretical essays on topics from art to feminism to spirituality to psychotherapy ...Show more

Grace and Grit: Spirituality and Healing in the Life and Death of Treya Killam Wilber by Ken Wilber

$16.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: good

Here is a deeply moving account of a couple's struggle with cancer and their journey to spiritual healing. Grace and Grit is the compelling story of the five-year journey of Ken Wilber and his wife Treya Killam Wilber through Treya's illness, treatment, and, finally, death. "A tremendously moving love s tory. Wilber presents cancer as a healing crisis, an occasion for self-confrontation and growth."-- Publishers Weekly "A singular achievement. It succeeds as a story of one cancer patient's experience, as a guidebook for patients and their caretakers, as a love story, as a survey of the world's mystical traditions, as an examination of death and dying, and as an exploration of relationship as a means for spiritual development." --Natural Health "A deep and searing look at living, dying, loving, death, and resurrection."--M. Scott Peck, M.D. ...Show more

Natural Symbols: Explorations in Cosmology by Mary Douglas

$6.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Series: Pelican Ser. | Reading Level: good

Every natural symbol - derived from blood, breath or excrement - carries a social meaning and this work focuses on the ways in which any one culture makes its selections from body symbolism. Each person treats their body as an image of society and the author examines the varieties of ritual and symbolic expression and the patterns of social ritual in which they are embodied. Natural Symbolsis a book about religion and it concerns our own society at least as much as any other. It has stimulated new insights into religious and political movements and has provoked re-appraisals of current progressive orthodoxies in many fields. As a classic, it represents a work of anthropology in its widest sense, exploring themes such as the social meaning of natural symbols and the image of the body in society which are now very much in vogue in anthropology, sociology and cultural studies. In this reissue and with a new Introduction, Natural Symbolswill continue to appeal to all students of anthropology, sociology and religion.ue to appeal to all students of anthropology, sociology and religion. ...Show more

The Man Who Loved Seagulls: Essential life lessons from the world's greatest wisdom traditions by Osho

$12.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

In "The Man who Loved Seagulls", Osho - himself a master storyteller - discusses essential stories and parables from the world's great wisdom traditions of Zen, Taoism, Christianity, and Judaism. A powerful teaching tool, this collection of stories has been interpreted and applied to the concerns of mod ern day life making the valuable lessons it imparts both timely and universal. The stories encourage meditation as they are meant to be told and studied again and again, in order to discover new layers of meaning with each reading. Ideas and topics include: the futility of chasing happiness; the journey from fear to freedom; the Zen approach to death and dying; and, the extraordinary intelligence of innocence. ...Show more

Ayurveda for Women: A Guide to Vitality and Health by Robert Svoboda

$10.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: Very good

A time-tested system for achieving health and happiness while balancing the demands of the modern woman's lifestyle. - A perfect handbook for any woman for whom quality of life is a central issue. - By one of the leading advocates of Ayurveda in the United States and the author of "Ayurveda: Life, Healt h and Longevity." - Provides practical advice on exercise, sleep, diet, beauty care, meditation and massage, sex and relationships, childcare, and menopause.In today's fast-paced world, Ayurveda provides a way for women to live their lives more simply, more naturally, and more contentedly. Women's roles in creating and sustaining balanced, healthy lives for themselves and their families have never been more crucial, and this compelling book will help them fulfill their goals despite the numerous demands placed upon them. Unlike many Western programs for health that treat all individuals the same, the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurveda identifies different physiological and psychological makeups and explains the lifestyle, diet, and environment most conducive to well-being for each. Ayurveda, India's "science of life," is particularly ideal for healing and empowering the female body, mind, and spirit. "Ayurveda for Women" explores in detail the landmark changes associated with the three stages of life--childhood, adulthood, and old age--and provides practical advice on exercise, sleep, diet, beauty care, meditation and massage, sex and relationships, childcare, menopause, and other issues central to women's lives today. Simple to enact and profound in effect, Ayurveda could be the answer many women are seeking. ...Show more

Intangible Evidence: Exploring the Paranormal & Developing Your Psychic Skills by Bernard Gittelson; Laura Torbet

$16.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

How to Practise: The Way to a Meaningful Life by Dalai Lama

$10.00 NZD

Category: Religion | Reading Level: good

"How To Practise" is a major inspirational work, by one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers. It is broken down into the basic steps to enlightenment: how to practise morality, how to practise meditation, and how to practise wisdom - at the same time, delving deeper into His Holiness' more general teachings, his spirit, wisdom and sense of humour. The book, meant to be used as part of daily practice, is easy to understand and filled with anecdotes. It includes guidance on mental calm, altruism and compassion, refraining from harm, focussing the mind, and much more. Beautifully packaged, this is the ultimate gift from the Dalai Lama, and a wonderful gift to give to anyone interested in having a richer, more fulfilled life. ...Show more

Amazing Grace - A Vocabulary of Faith by Kathleen Norris

$15.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Cloister Walk, a book about Christianity, spirituality, and rediscovered faith. Struggling with her return to the Christian church after many years away, Kathleen Norris found it was the language of Christianity that most distanced her from faith. Words like "judgment," "faith," "dogma," "salvation," "sinner"--even "Christ"--formed what she called her "scary vocabulary," words that had become so codified or abstract that their meanings were all but impenetrable. She found she had to wrestle with them and make them her own before they could confer their blessings and their grace. Blending history, theology, storytelling, etymology, and memoir, Norris uses these words as a starting point for reflection, and offers a moving account of her own gradual conversion. She evokes a rich spirituality rooted firmly in the chaos of everyday life--and offers believers and doubters alike an illuminating perspective on how we can embrace ancient traditions and find faith in the contemporary world. ...Show more

Feng Shui, Orion Plain and Simple by Jacqueline Towers; Sarah Bartlett

$10.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Series: Plain and Simple Ser. | Reading Level: New

A practical guide to the art of feng shui. Filled with easy-to-use tips and techniques for improving the energy in your life, this book wll teach you to harmonize and lay out spaces in your home to enhance your personal energy, improve your overall wellbeing, and bring good fortune and balance into your life. Includes information on how to: Declutter to clear the energy in your homeUse the Chinese bagua (number square) to map out rooms to enhance energyEmploy the five elements to harmonize the energy of your homeUse feng shui for the exterior of your home and outside landscapingThis wonderful primer will be hailed by anyone interested in interior design, Chinese legend and lore, and the creation of healing and harmonious living spaces. ...Show more

A Warrior's Life: A Biography of Paulo Coelho by Fernando Morais

$15.00 NZD

Category: Biography | Reading Level: very good

Fernando Morais, provides an exhaustive look at Paulo Coelho's fascinating and varied life, taking several years to research his subject. Paulo Coelho was born in Rio de Janeiro, in August 1947. As a teenager, he was subjected to the brutality of electric shock treatment in the psychiatric hospital wher e his parents, who took his rebelliousness as a sign of madness, interned him three times. As a member of the esoteric underworld, he was put in prison for alleged subversive activities against the Brazilian dictatorship and subjected to physical torture. Later, Paulo joined forces with rock star Raul Seixas and together they composed songs that revolutionised Brazilian rock music. Hippie, journalist, rock star, actor, playwright, theatre director and producer of television programmes, this whirlwind life came to an end in 1982, during a trip to Europe. In Dachau and later in Amsterdam, Paulo had a mystical meeting with 'J', his new mentor, who persuaded him to walk the Road to Santiago de Compostela, a medieval pilgrim's route between France and Spain. In 1986, Paulo walked the Road to Santiago, and it was there that he reconverted to Christianity and found again the faith bequeathed to him by the Jesuit fathers of his school years. He would later describe this experience in his first book, The Pilgrimage. The following year, The Alchemist established his worldwide reputation. The novel has already achieved the status of a universally admired modern classic. Now, for the first time, discover the story of the man behind some of the world's most loved books. ...Show more

The Practical Encyclopedia of Feng Shui by Gill hale

$12.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good