Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values by Robert M Pirsig

$10.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: good

This lyrical, evocative, thought-provoking journal of a man's quest for truth -- and for himself -- has touched and changed an entire generation. At its heart, the story is all too simple: a man and his son take a lengthy motorcycle trip through America. But this is not a simple trip at all, for around every corner, through mountain and desert, wind and rain, and searing heat and biting cold, their pilgrimage leads them to new vistas of self-discovery and renewal. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is an elemental work that had helped to shape and define the past twenty-five years of American culture. This special audio edition presents this adventure in an exciting new way -- for the millions who have already taken this journey and want to travel these roads again, and for the many more who will discover for the first time the wonders and challenges of a journey that will change the way they think and feel about their lives. ...Show more

The Tarot Companion - A Portable Guide to Reading the Cards for Yourself and Others by Liz Dean

$14.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

Tarot-reading is one of the oldest esoteric practices. Lore has it that the art of reading tarot cards has existed for over 600 years. What is tarot fact and fiction has been lost with the passage of time. Yet tarot is more popular than ever in our modern society, because the cards speak to our most ins tinctual and primal selves through their stories, meanings, and symbols.The Tarot Companion reveals the messages and mystery of the cards. This beautiful and accessible little volume lets you quickly and accurately use the cards to reveal an inner truth, gain insight into a pressing question, or divine what may unfold in your life. ...Show more

The Power of Now - a guide to spiritual enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

$10.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

The Power of Now is a guide to spiritual awakening from a man who is emerging as one of this generation's clearest, most inspiring teachers on the subject. Eckhart Tolle is not aligned with any particular religion but does what all the great masters have done: shows that the way, the truth, and the ligh t already exist within each human being. There is no need to look elsewhere. At the heart of the book is Tolle's own story of early despair that culminated in a life-transforming experience of enlightenment at the age of 29. He emerged to share insights on the perils of the mind, the power of the present, and the accessibility of one's true nature. According to Tolle, "To regain awareness of Being and to abide in that state of 'feeling-realization' is enlightenment." "A reminder to be truly present in our own lives.... The result? More joy, right now." --O: The Oprah Magazine ...Show more

The Awakened Woman - A Guide for Remembering and Igniting Your Sacred Dreams by Tererai Trent

$14.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

As a young girl in Zimbabwe, Tererai Trent yearned to receive an education. Instead, by eighteen she had already become a mother of four, her high school graduation only an elusive fantasy. Then, an inspiring encounter reawakened her sacred dream. Now, not only has Tererai earned her PhD but she has als o built schools for girls in Zimbabwe with funding from Oprah. In The Awakened Woman, she shares motivational lessens for all women to reexamine their ambitions and uncover their power. There is a massive; largely untapped global resource in women who have, for one reason or another, set aside much of their wisdom, their skids, and their aspirations in order to take care of the personal and professional business of their lives. Women have the capacity to inspire, to create, to transform-and Tererai's moving call to action will awaken hearts, grant permission to recapture dreams, and provide the toots to forge a brighter path for all. This is the movement of the Awakened Woman. Book jacket. ...Show more

Shamanism by Nevill Drury

$10.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: good

Meditations on Some Answered Questions by Anthony Zemke

$40.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: new

Initially released alongside an exhibition by the same name, ‘Meditations on Some Answered Questions’ is a first attempt by Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist Anthony Zemke at marrying spiritual literature and abstract art in a single publication. The publication contains a series of 19 extracts from the di vinely-inspired writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and 19 accompanying black ink ‘meditative illustrations’. The subjects covered in these writings — and illustrations — are expansive; ranging from 'Free Will and Its Limits', to 'The Origin of the Universe and the Evolution of Man' and ‘The Appearance of the Spirit in the Body'. Two introductory essays preface the publication and provide an overview of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life, His writings, and the inspiration and symbolism behind the abstract ‘meditative illustrations’. ...Show more

The Road Less Travelled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck

$12.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

"Confronting and solving problems is a painful process which most of us attempt to avoid. Avoiding resolution results in greater pain and an inability to grow both mentally and spiritually. Drawing heavily on his own professional experience, Dr M. Scott Peck, a psychiatrist, suggests ways in which facin g our difficulties - and suffering through the changes - can enable us to reach a higher level of self-understanding. He discusses the nature of loving relationships- how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become one's own person and how to be a more sensitive parent. This is a book that can show you how to embrace reality and yet achieve serenity and a richer existence. Hugely influential, it has now sold over ten million copies - and has changed many people's lives round the globe. It may change yours." ...Show more

The Fair Haven by Samuel Butler

$15.00 NZD

Category: Literature | Reading Level: good

A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber

$10.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: good

"A clarion call for seeing the world as a whole," this philosophical bestseller takes readers through history, from the Big Bang through the 21st century--now featuring an afterword with the writer-director of the Matrix franchise (San Francisco Chronicle) Join one of the greatest contemporary philosop hers on a breathtaking tour of time and the Cosmos--from the Big Bang right up to the eve of the twenty-first century. This accessible and entertaining summary of Ken Wilber's great ideas has been expanding minds now for two decades, providing a unified field theory of the universe. Along the way, Wilber talks on a host of issues related to that universe, from gender roles, to multiculturalism, environmentalism, and even the meaning of the Internet. This special anniversary edition contains an afterword, a dialogue between the author and Lana Wachowski--the award-winning writer-director of the Matrix film trilogy--in which we're offered an intimate glimpse into the evolution of Ken's thinking and where he stands today. A Brief History of Everything may well be the best introduction to the thought of this man who has been called the "Einstein of Consciousness" (John White). ...Show more

Big Sky Mind - Buddhism and the Beat Generation by Carole Tonkinson

$14.00 NZD

Category: Arts | Reading Level: good

Essays, poems, photographs, and letters explore the link between Buddhism and the Beats--with previously unpublished material from several beat writers, including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Gary Snyder, and Diane diPrima.

Living Deliberately - The Discovery and Development of Avatar by Harry Palmer

$12.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

A View from Within - The story of James Lynch, quality of life in adversity by Pauline Grogan

$12.00 NZD

Category: Spirituality | Reading Level: very good

A View From Within is Pauline Grogan's highly anticipated new book about the life of James Lynch, a heroic and inspirational person who has touched many peoples lives. For over forty years, James Lynch lay in Tauranga hospital, becoming the longest-stay permanent patient in New Zealand history. He was v isited often, by celebrities and ordinary people alike, and formed deep and lasting relationships with many. This is the story of one of those relationships - a poignant portrayal of the close bond developed over the seventeen years James was visited by the author.Pauline Grogan tells James' story with sensitivity and love. It is an absorbing tale of how a seriously disabled man was able to come to terms with his paralysed body and live a fullness of life. As the author discovered, he was able to help many others to move past the constraints of their lives to a greater fullness than would have otherwise been possible.Pauline has told her own story in Beyond the Veil, and her story becomes entwined with that of James in this sequel. Many will find compulsive reading here, and encouragement to face - and overcome - the difficulties in their own lives. ...Show more