Gazelle_Spirituality & Beliefs 2018

Gazelle Book Services Spirituality & Beliefs 2018

Forthcoming Titles Buddhism Hinduism Islam Judaism Comparative Religion Bestselling Titles

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Forthcoming Titles

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

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Islam

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Judaism

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Comparative Religion

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Bestselling Titles

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Forthcoming Titles Journey to Open Orthodoxy Jeffrey S. Gurock, Avraham Weiss Journey to Open Orthodoxy is a compilation of selected essays by Rav Avi Weiss, prominent Rabbi and social activist. In this work, Rav Avi approaches important contemporary issues such as how to create an inclusive Orthodoxy, questions of gender and Jewish law, and leadership. Rav Avi tackles difficult topics such as spirituality, struggles with faith, and Jewish activism which includes fighting for Israel and preserving a rich memory of the Holocaust. This book offers a comprehensive sense of Rav Avi's opinions on these matters and gives an insider's account of the makings of a great leader.

HB 9789655242690 £24.99 October 2018 Urim Publications 448 pages

The Queen & the Spymaster A Novel Based on the Story of Esther Sandra E. Rapoport The year is 475 BCE, and across the Persian Empire a civil war begins. The royal Edict of Destruction has given license for theft, kidnapping, and murder, prelude to annihilating an entire people - three million Persian souls. Persia is desperate for a hero. "The Queen & the Spymaster" tells the story of the unlikely champions of Ancient Persia, and of a thousand--year vendetta that presages modern historical events in Iran and Afghanistan. Our palace drama presents a fascinating and terrifying world-within-a-world, and takes place over the course of two decades in the Achaemenid or Persian dynasty. We read of the personal and political rivalries in the royal court of Persia between the king's vizier and an ambitious minister. Of two beautiful queens, one of whom dares to disobey the king and disappears without a trace, and of a second queen who is not who she pretends to be. And through it all, we read of a king who alternately appears foolish and fierce, pandering and paranoid, manipulative and murderous. The global backdrop for this fast-paced story of palace intrigue is the ancient Near East of the mid-fifth century BCE. At the time our story commences, the world powers - Babylonia, Assyria, Persia, and Greece have been engaged in a centuries-long battle for world domination. Readers are transported to the exotic fortress city of Susa, the imperial palace, and the royal harem, where truth wears a mask. Rapoport meticulously describes a royal court populated by an intricate shadow-world of spies and informants. A sinister brotherhood with orders to draw a target on the king's back.

Rival cabinet ministers who command private armies. An orphaned girl with a gift for languages and an innate political intuition. A queen who, unbeknownst to all, is a secret agent. And the shrewd tactician who controls her. "The Queen & the Spymaster," a thrilling novel, tells the Esther story you never knew.

PB 9781732495500 £21.99 March 2019 Penlight Publications 520 pages

Torah of the Mind, Torah of the Heart Divrei Torah of the Talner Rebbe Yitzhak Twersky, Meyer Twersky Edited by David Shapiro Torah of the Heart, Torah of the Mind includes various shiurim from Rav Yitzhak Twersky on the weekly Torah portions. Rabbi Twersky's teachings represent a rare synthesis of three intellectual approaches within the Torah world: the Chassidic tradition on which he was nurtured from childhood at home; the scholarly/academic approach which he mastered in Harvard University and Hebrew University; and the Lithuanian yeshivah approach which he internalized by studying weekly for decades with his father-in-law, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

HB 9789655243161 £24.99 October 2018 Urim Publications 320 pages

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Was Yosef on the Spectrum?

Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources Samuel J. Levine Yosef's behaviors, interpersonal relationships, and personal development are often difficult to understand and seem to defy explanation. This book presents a coherent and cohesive reading of the well known Bible story that offers a plausible account of Yosef's behaviors, specifically those of an individual on the autism spectrum. Viewed through this lens, Yosef emerges as a more familiar and less enigmatic individual, exhibiting both strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Reviews: As he lays out his extraordinarily bold, profoundly thought-provoking hypothesis, Levine's deep love for and highly nuanced understanding of his subject leaps from every page.

—George Rohr, Noted Philanthropist HB 9789655242997 £24.99 October 2018 Urim Publications 180 pages

What the Mystics Know Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self Richard Rohr Drawing from the best and most poetic of Richard Rohr's essays from nearly a quarter of a century, each chapter in this new collection examines one of the seven core mystical truths.

Organized according to the mystical paths that every worshiper must follow, Rohr identifies the despair of everyday life, promotes opportunities for change even in the face of pain, and encourages transforming one's deeper self into a beacon of light that aids in the metamorphosis of others. Illuminating these insights with reflections on Christian and Jewish scriptures while citing the greatest religious writers throughout the ages, Rohr offers an unparalleled window into the wisdom of the mystics in this succinct volume that represents the best of his vast library of writing.

PB 9780824599652 £13.00 April 2019 Crossroad Publishing 176 pages

A Baptist Preacher's Buddhist Teacher How My Interfaith Journey with Daisaku Ikeda Made Me a Better Christian Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. In this soul-stirring memoir, Lawrence E. Carter Sr. shares his remarkable quest to experience King's "beloved community" and his surprising discovery that King's dream was being realized by the Japanese Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda. Coming of age on the cusp of the American Civil Rights Movement, Carter was personally mentored by Martin Luther King Jr. and followed in his footsteps -- first to get an advanced degree in theology and then to teach a new generation at King's alma mater, Morehouse College. Over the years, however, Carter was disheartened to see the radical cosmic vision at the heart of King's message gradually diluted. Then he encountered Ikeda, president of the lay Buddhist association Soka Gakkai International. Carter knew that King had been inspired by Ghandi, a Hindu, and now Ikeda, a Buddhist, was showing him how King's message of justice, equality, and the fundamental dignity of life could be carried to millions of people around the world. What ensued was not a conversion but a conversation -about the essential role of interfaith dialogue, the primacy of education, and the value of a living faith to realize King's dream of truly global cooperation.

Reviews: Carter's story should inspire and disturb all of us as it challenges our cherished and comforting assumptions, our tightly held claims and possessions, our glib tropes, including those about about home, race, religion, self. —Vincent L. Wimbush, Director, Institute for Signifying Scriptures PB 9780977924592 £13.00 November 2018 Middleway Press 300 pages

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Hell and Damnation A Sinner's Guide to Eternal Torment Marq de Villiers In Hell and Damnation , bestselling author Marq de Villiers takes readers on a journey into the strange richness of the human imaginings of hell, deep into time and across many faiths, back into early Egypt and the 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian epic of Gilgamesh. This urbane, funny, and deeply researched guide ventures well beyond the Nine Circles of Dante's Hell and the many medieval Christian visions into the hellish descriptions in Islam, Buddhism, Jewish legend, Japanese traditions, and more.

Reviews: I find Marq de Villiers' collection of facts and argument on eternal punishment to be persuasive. I feel more informed and intellectually stimulated for having read it. —Bill Doskoch, freelance journalist PB 9780889775848 £19.99 March 2019 University of Regina Press 312 pages

Lonely But Not Alone A Spiritual Autobiography Nathan Lopes Cardozo Lonely But Not Alone tells the highly unusual story of Dutch-Israeli Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo, a child of an intermarriage between a Christian woman and Jewish man who discovers Judaism in his teens and subsequently undergoes a ritual conversion. Weaving together his history and his novel approach to Judaism borne out of his unconventional experiences, Cardozo tackles the problems of religiosity, doubt, faith, and the holy land of Israel and offers his vision for an improved Judaism. This volume blends Cardozo's personal account, testimony by his mother about concealing his father's family during the Holocaust, seminal essays on Jewish thought, and an interview with the author.

Reviews: When the international community formally acknowledged the rights of the Jewish people to their ancestral homeland after the First World War, it was implicitly understood that this connection emanated from nearly 3,000 years of Jewish law and tradition. Rabbi Cardozo eloquently reminds his readers of that very fundamental truth in a period when many in the world have unfortunately forgotten it. --Ambassador Dore Gold, former Israel ambassador to the United Nations on For the Love of Israel and the Jewish People HB 9789655241693 £22.99 January 2019 Urim Publications 250 pages

Magdala of Galilee A Jewish City in the Hellenistic and Roman Period Edited by Richard Bauckham Magdala of Galilee for the first time unifies the results of various excavations of the Galilean city.

Here, archaeologists and historians of the Second Temple Period work together to understand the site and its significance to profile Galilee and the region around the lake in the Early Roman period.After a comprehensive overview of the history and character of the city, the volume details the harbor, the domestic and mercantile sectors, the Jewish ritual baths, and the synagogue, with its unique and remarkable engraved stone. There is also a full study of Magdala's fishing industry, which dominated fishing on the lake, and the production of salted fish. The rabbinic traditions about Magdala are fully investigated for the first time, and a study of Josephus' account of the city's role in the Jewish revolt is also included. The in-depth archaeological, historical, and literary analyses are enriched by a wealth of on-site photographs, regional maps, and excavation plans.Edited by Richard Bauckham, this cutting-edge synthesis of international field work and scholarly study brings the City of Fish and its place in Jewish history and culture into sharp relief, providing both specialists and general readers with a richer understanding of the background of early Judaism and Christianity.

HB 9781481302937 £69.99 October 2018 Baylor University Press 446 pages

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The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values Between Man and Man Nachum Amsel A continuation to his widely praised Encyclopedia of Jewish Values, Rabbi Nachum Amsel presents as organized compendium of Jewish values and ethics that deal with human interaction.

The topics addressed in this work include Jewish attitudes to leadership, business ethics, modesty with dress, self-defense, peer pressure, family, friendships, and more. Gleaning from the Bible and classic Jewish texts, as well as later authorities such as Maimonides, Nachmanides, Rashi, and the Code of Jewish Law, this work is accessible to readers of many backgrounds.

Reviews: “[The Encyclopedia of Jewish Values ] goes far beyond traditional rituals to encompass every action of our lives . . . . Rabbi Amsel's writing is clear and factual, his tone reserved and intellectual. He easily provides cogent arguments for all his views, seamlessly citing Rashi commentary and Torah scripture when needed in detailed, well-organized footnotes. His grasp of his subject matter is clearly strong and solid. The entire text in this comprehensive reference book appears in both English and Hebrew, making this book appealing to a wide audience and adding a note of special interest for bilingual readers.” -- Jewish Book World HB 9789655242621 £26.99 October 2018 Urim Publications 352 pages

The History, Revolution, and Achievements of Nostra Aetate The Declaration on the Relations of the Catholic Church to Non-Christian Religions of the Second Vatican Council Daniel Sperber This book traces the philosophical and ideological shifts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries that made possible the radical doctrinal changes adopted by the Catholic Church in the late 1960s. It also analyzes the changing concept of religious "intolerance," a Western philosophical notion, as opposed to the Eastern acceptance of multiple truths.

HB 9789655242966 £26.99 November 2018 Urim Publications 320 pages

The Teachings of Simhananda Words of Wisdom from an Occidental Master, Eternal Pilgrim of this Remarkable Planet Earth Simhananda Simhananda, occidental Master and eternal pilgrim of this remarkable planet Earth, offers us precious spiritual teachings that will touch the heart of those who seek contact with their true Self, or who simply wish to receive words of wisdom that will allow for a certain growth along ones chosen path of transformation. Though the themes elaborated on represent but a glimpse of what Simhananda has transmitted over the past forty years, this volume gives us a taste of the richness contained in his words. We can only admire the agility with which he synthesizes and harmonizes ancient Buddhist techniques with Christian, Sufi or Hindu teachings. Simhananda has mastered the art of adapting his teachings to the call of modern times, able to respond to the needs of all, regardless of belief or allegiance, guiding us to new understandings of what we believed we understood. For him, everything is in constant movement, and mental crystallization arrests our evolution. This volume is divided into 21 chapters that require a careful perusal in order to grasp the depths of Simhananda’s words. Each contains a key which permits the opening of a door to a new understanding of the themes undertaken. Whether the subject is on freedom, the existential dilemma, the soul, disciples and discipleship, inner transformation, Hierarchy, the different yogas, or the Light ‘that we are’, all will find their inspiration.

About the Author: Simhananda is an award winning author of numerous books on photography and spiritual wisdom and has been an experienced speaker on this specialized subject for over 35 years.

PB 9781896523828 £30.99 December 2018 Orange Palm & magnificent 240 pages colour photos

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Torah Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships Middot LeDorot Yakov Chaim Hilsenrath Using Midrashic and Talmudic texts, Rabbi Hilsenrath provides thoughts and perspectives that offer guidance and direction to many of life's perplexing interpersonal challenges. His application of rabbinic texts, based on verses in Genesis and Exodus , are refreshing and insightful. Parents raising a family, adult children dealing with aging parents, spouses, and community leaders will find this book a powerful source of spiritual guidance and sage counsel.

HB 9789655242638 £23.99 October 2018 Urim Publications 192 pages

Torah for Living Daily Prayers, Wisdom, and Guidance Big Bear Books Mark Lanier A trial lawyer by trade, a Christian by heart—author Mark Lanier has trained in biblical languages and devoted his life to studying and living the Bible. Living daily with the demands of his career and the desire for a godly life, Lanier recognizes the importance and challenge of finding daily time to spend in God’s Word. His study of the first five books of the Bible—the Torah, the Law— has brought Life to his life. In Torah for Living, Lanier shares a year’s worth of devotionals—one for each day of the year. In each devotional, Lanier reflects on the biblical text, relates the text to the struggles facing faithful readers of the Bible, and concludes with a prayer for the day.

PB 9781481309820 £17.99 December 2018 Baylor University Press 373 pages

Buddhism Integral Buddhism Developing All Aspects of One’s Personhood Traleg Kyabgon Traleg Kyabgon skillfully illustrates how to incorporate the whole human experience onto the Buddhist path. With mastery of Western concepts, the author explains how to integrate traditional Buddhist philosophies, psychology, and Tibetan medicine in the service of reducing suffering and developing all aspects of one’s personhood to overcome the confinement of a limited sense of self.

About the Author: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX was born in eastern Tibet in 1955. He was recognised by His Holiness XVI Karmapa as the ninth Traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as Supreme Abbot of Thrangu Monastery in Tibet. Traleg Kyabgon was taken to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim at the age of four where he was educated with other young tulkus in exile

by His Holiness Karmapa. Traleg Kyabgon moved to Australia in 1980 and commenced his studies in comparative religion and philosophy at La Trobe University. He established E-Vam Institute in Melbourne in 1982 where he gave weekly teachings on classic Kagyu and Nyingma texts. He established a Buddhist college and founded Dharma centres in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche passed away in 2012. A traditional cremation ceremony was conducted at his retreat and conference centre, Maitripa Centre, Australia, and a stupa was erected on the centre's grounds in his honour.

Reviews: When we have the idea of Integral Buddhism, what we are saying is that we can have an approach to Buddhism that includes all kinds of perspectives that would allow us to look into our lives in many different ways: to look at our life from a psychological point of view, a philosophical point of view, an ethical point of view, even from a scientific point of view, and in terms of physical health and well-being. -- Traleg Kyabgon PB 9780648114802 £23.99 July 2018 Shogam Publications Pty Ltd 120 pages

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King Doha Saraha's Advice to a King Traleg Kyabgon Whilst on the one hand, it is said that Mahamudra is a very advanced form of meditation, on the other, if one were already advanced one would not need any instructions. Mahamudra manuals often tend to explain everything step by step as if the reader does not know anything. Obviously then, they are meant for people like us. In the King Doha, Saraha gives a step by step account of the pitfalls a meditation practitioner can fall into and how to avoid them. With a background of practising extensively in the tantric tradition, he gives his reasons for considering the Mahamudra approach an appropriate path. Based on a commentary by Karma Trinleypa, Traleg Rinpoche gives a straightforward and clear explanation of Saraha's message to us as practitioners of Mahamudra.

About the Author: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX was born in eastern Tibet in 1955. He was recognised by His Holiness XVI Karmapa as the ninth Traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as Supreme Abbot of Thrangu Monastery in Tibet. Traleg Kyabgon was taken to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim at the age of four where he was educated with other young tulkus in exile

by His Holiness Karmapa. Traleg Kyabgon moved to Australia in 1980 and commenced his studies in comparative religion and philosophy at La Trobe University. He established E-Vam Institute in Melbourne in 1982 where he gave weekly teachings on classic Kagyu and Nyingma texts. He established a Buddhist college and founded Dharma centres in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche passed away in 2012. A traditional cremation ceremony was conducted at his retreat and conference centre, Maitripa Centre, Australia, and a stupa was erected on the centre's grounds in his honour.

PB 9780648114864 ÂŁ23.99 July 2018 Shogam Publications Pty Ltd 120 pages

Letter to a Friend Nagajuna's Classic Text Traleg Kyabgon When Buddhists say 'things arise due to causes and conditions,' they mean things come into being from a whole assembly of interrelated factors and events. We cannot trace a linear history or causal chain of events to their arising; they just come into being when the appropriate causes and conditions congregate at an appropriate time and place. When the causes and conditions that perpetuate or sustain the existence of that particular entity cease to present themselves, that particular entity will then disintegrate. Letter To A Friend explores coordinating body, speech and mind i such a way that produces positive karma and good outcomes. The Buddhist approach to moral or ethical values is not moralistic. Our moral and ethical values are part of a moral psychology, and part of our spiritual aspirations and orientation; they are not just about conduct.

About the Author: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX was born in eastern Tibet in 1955. He was recognised by His Holiness XVI Karmapa as the ninth Traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as Supreme Abbot of Thrangu Monastery in Tibet. Traleg Kyabgon was taken to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim at the age of four where he was educated with other young tulkus in exile

by His Holiness Karmapa. Traleg Kyabgon moved to Australia in 1980 and commenced his studies in comparative religion and philosophy at La Trobe University. He established E-Vam Institute in Melbourne in 1982 where he gave weekly teachings on classic Kagyu and Nyingma texts. He established a Buddhist college and founded Dharma centres in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche passed away in 2012. A traditional cremation ceremony was conducted at his retreat and conference centre, Maitripa Centre, Australia, and a stupa was erected on the centre's grounds in his honour.

PB 9780648114826 ÂŁ23.99 July 2018 Shogam Publications Pty Ltd 141 pages

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Song of Karmapa The Aspiration of the Mahamudra of True Meaning by Lord Rangjung Dorje Traleg Kyabgon Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche’s oral translation of the ancient text "Song of Karmapa" explains the path of resting within and transforming the mind. This song was originally written by Rangjung Dorje, one of the most important teachers within the Tibetan tradition. In this book Rinpoche unwraps each cryptic verse revealing its hidden meaning. An enlightening journey into developing insight, compassion and wisdom, key components within the Buddhist tradition.

About the Author: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX was born in eastern Tibet in 1955. He was recognised by His Holiness XVI Karmapa as the ninth Traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as Supreme Abbot of Thrangu Monastery in Tibet. Traleg Kyabgon was taken to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim at the age of four where he was educated with other young tulkus in exile

by His Holiness Karmapa. Traleg Kyabgon moved to Australia in 1980 and commenced his studies in comparative religion and philosophy at La Trobe University. He established E-Vam Institute in Melbourne in 1982 where he gave weekly teachings on classic Kagyu and Nyingma texts. He established a Buddhist college and founded Dharma centres in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche passed away in 2012. A traditional cremation ceremony was conducted at his retreat and conference centre, Maitripa Centre, Australia, and a stupa was erected on the centre's grounds in his honour.

Reviews: “All phenomena are the illusory display of the mind. Mind is devoid of ‘mind’ - empty of any entity. Empty and yet unceasing, it manifests as anything whatsoever. Realizing this completely, may we cut its basis and its root.” Lord Karmapa Rangjung Dorje.

PB 9780648114840 £23.99 July 2018 Shogam Publications Pty Ltd 120 pages

Zen Traces Exploring American Zen with Twain and Thoreau Kenneth Kraft As Zen takes root in the west, new forms arise. For centuries Zen masters have tested their students with koans and capping phrases. A koan is a spiritual paradox that must be solved intuitively. A capping phrase is a trenchant comment. Both are meditative practices that reveal deeper truths about the self and, ideally, lead to enlightenment. In Zen Traces, Buddhist scholar Kenneth Kraft plays off these practices in a new idiom. He selects passages from four sources: traditional Zen, present-day Zen, Henry David Thoreau, and Mark Twain. When a koan-like story about a contemporary Zen teacher is paired with a pithy comment by Mark Twain, something fresh emerges.

About the Author: Kenneth Kraft, professor emeritus of religious studies at Lehigh University, is a scholar of Japanese Zen and socially engaged Buddhism. He is the author and editor of six books, including Eloquent Zen, Zen: Tradition and Transition, and Dharma Rain: Sources of Buddhist Environmentalism. Kraft holds a Ph.D. in East Asian Studies from Princeton University, an M.A. in Asian Languages and Cultures from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. from Harvard University.

Reviews: “In this lovely book, Ken Kraft provides a unique opening for American Buddhism and American wisdom in general. The reader will come to fresh and spacious new insights and enjoyments . . . Cheers for Zen in America and a deep bow to Ken Kraft!” -- Polly YoungEisendrath, Ph.D., author of The Present Heart: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Discovery PB 9781589881280 £14.99 June 2018 Paul Dry Books 178 pages

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Hinduism Hindu Spirituality: Vedas Through Vedanta World Spirituality Edited by Krishna Sivaraman A broad-ranging, lightly-illustrated, scholarly treatment of core topics in Hindu spirituality during its formative earlier periods. It brings together the complex skein of thoughts, beliefs, and practices that developed from the archaic period of the Vedas and received their early crystallization as Vedanta. It presents the eternal, timeles dimension of Hinduism.

PB 9780824599287 £43.99 September 2018 Crossroad Publishing 496 pages

Paramahansa Yogananda As I Knew Him -- Experiences, Observations & Reflections of a Disciple Roy Eugene Davis Roy Eugene Davis met Paramahansa Yogananda in Los Angeles, in 1949, studied and practised meditation under his personal guidance, and was ordained by him in 1951. It is rare that a direct disciple and successor of a master of yoga shares an intimate account of that relationship and describes the psychological and spiritual transformation that can occur. In this informative book the reader is introduced to a realm of experience and higher knowledge that is not ordinarily accessible. Mr Davis has taught spiritual growth processes for over 50 years in the U.S., Japan, Brazil, Europe, West Africa and India.

About the Author: Roy Eugene Davis has taught spiritual growth methods for more than six decades in the United States, Europe and India. He was ordained by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1951.

PB 9780877072188 £6.99 May 2018 CSA Press 224 pages colour & b/w photos

Islam Aede of the Ocean and Land A Play in Seven Acts Noor Inayat Khan Noor (Noor-un-Nisa) Inayat Khan (1914–1944) is widely remembered as a hero and martyr of the Second World War. Some of those who honor her memory are aware that before the war she wrote stories for children. Until now, however, Noor’s mystical drama "Aède of the Ocean and Land" has remained virtually unknown. A fantastical creation, "Aède" shines a revealing light on Noor’s life and thought, reflecting her unique assimilation of the spiritual teachings of her father, Hazrat Inayat Khan. In "Aède," Noor combines elements of Greek myth, Sufi esotericism, and personal experience to produce a gripping and surprising retelling of the Odyssey of Homer. The protagonist wrestles with monsters, colloquizes with nymphs, and sails the Mediterranean in search of home. Will Ulys reattain domestic bliss in Ithaca—or does another destiny await him?

Noor Inayat Khan delicately infuses Homer’s epic poem with Sufi philosophy and weaves a narrative that is at once an ode to her parents as well as her own interpretation of the journey of life. As gods and humans mingle in a world of conflict, soul-searching, and heroism, Noor layers her characters, understanding their frailties and their strengths.

PB 9781941810255 £13.99 May 2018 Suluk Press, Omega Publications 92 pages

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Al Rashid Mosque Building Canadian Muslim Communities Earle H. Waugh, Baha Abu-Laban Al Rashid Mosque, Canada's first and one of the earliest in North America, was erected in Edmonton in the depth of the Depression of the 1930s. Over time, the story of this first mosque, which served as a magnet for more Lebanese Muslim immigrants to Edmonton, was woven into the folklore of the local community. --Baha Abu-Laban, Foreword Edmonton's Al Rashid Mosque has played a key role in Islam's Canadian development. Founded by Muslims from Lebanon, it has grown into a vibrant community fully integrated into Canada's cultural mosaic. The mosque continues to be a concrete expression of social good, a symbol of a proud Muslim Canadian identity. Al Rashid Mosque provides a welcome introduction to the ethics and values of homegrown Muslims. The book traces the mosque's role in education and community leadership and celebrates the numerous contributions of Muslim Canadians in Edmonton and across Canada. Al Rashid Mosque is a timely and important volume of Islamic and Canadian history.

"Forty years ago, as a young scholar in Islamic Studies at the University of Alberta, Al Rashid's Muslims welcomed my queries, tolerated my ignorance, and joyfully opened their homes and their hearts." --Earle H. Waugh Earle H. Waugh has studied Islam in Canada and the Middle East for most of his adult life. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and a senior scholar in the areas of religious studies, health and culture, and Indigenous language maintenance.

About the Author: Earle H. Waugh is Professor Emeritus and Director of the Centre for the Centre for health and Culture in the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

HB 9781772123395 £46.99 June 2018 University of Alberta Press 288 pages 36 b/w photos

Judaism Living in the Presence A Jewish Mindfulness Guide for Everyday Life Benjamin Epstein In our frantic, fast paced society, we need constant guidance to remind us that we can only find the peace of mind we sorely lack by looking inward. Judaism, like many other spiritual traditions, offers a unique path to cultivating fulfillment and presence of mind. In cultivating peace of mind, we do not aim to achieve transcendence. Rather, our goal is to enter fully into whatever is occurring in our lives and meet it with full presence. But being a better Jew and a happier person are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary, they are mutually interdependent. From the moment we wake to the moment we fall asleep, biblical commandments provide us with guidelines that encourage us to be aware of the present moment. A Guide to Jewish Mindfulness provides concise and clear instructions on how to cultivate peace of mind in order to attain a life of greater commitment and inspiration for the present moment.

HB 9789655242850 £21.99 September 2018 Urim Publications 192 pages

Student's Guide to the Guide of the Perplexed by Maimonides Student's Guide to Jewish Studies Ben Zion Katz The Student's Guide to the Guide of the Perplexed by Maimonides lays out, in nontechnical terms, the main ideas contained in Maimonides' famous work so that it can be read by an ambitious beginner, even a bright high school student. It provides a general introduction to Maimonides' life in outline form, the plan and outline of the Guide, the philosophical background needed to follow Maimonides' arguments, and a concise chapter-by-chapter overview and commentary.

PB 9789655242980 £15.99 September 2018 Urim Publications 96 pages

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Destiny Why A Tiny Nation Plays Such a Huge Role in History Ken Spiro Every Hollywood epic follows the same plot outline: a cosmic struggle of good and evil that pits a little hero against a big bad guy (think Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader, Frodo Baggins vs.

Saruman, Harry Potter vs. Voldemort). The odds are totally stacked against the hero, yet as the story unfolds, his strengths are revealed, and in the final showdown he triumphs. All these movies follow this plot because it is deeply ingrained in our subconscious that this is the way the story is supposed to happen. This may be fiction and fantasy in the movies, but in reality it is the story of the Jewish people and the real plot of human history. This book walks the reader through the central themes in Jewish history: the impact of Jewish values on civilisation, Jewish drive and the disproportionate impact of the Jewish people, antisemitism and its message, the Jewish view of history and conception of time and the End of Days. These themes allow the reader to see the striking parallel between the reality of Jewish history and the universal plot of these epic movies that everyone loves. The metaphor is enhanced with striking fold-out movie storyboards depicting Jewish history in movie form. The reader will come away with an understanding of the unique role and mission of the Jewish people in history and its very special destiny.

About the Author: Ken Spiro is a historian, rabbi, and dynamic speaker who lectures throughout the world on Jewish history and values. A graduate of Vassar College, he studied at the postgraduate level at the Pushkin Institute in Moscow and earned a master's degree in history from Norwich University. He lives in Israel with his family, where he works as a licensed tour guide and teaches at the Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. His previous works include the acclaimed WorldPerfect: The Jewish Impact on Civilization and Crash Course in Jewish History: From Abraham to Modern Israel.

PB 9789652299093 £18.99 March 2018 Gefen Publishing House 320 pages

Equality Lost Essays in Torah Commentary, Halacha and Jewish Thought Yehuda Henkin Finally, a posek (a recognized expert in Jewish Law) has written a book in English illustrating the depth of feeling and nuances of Halacha (Jewish Law) in addressing crucial issues of our time.

Rabbi Yehuda Henkin delves into the areas of Torah Commentary, Halachah, and Jewish thought to re-examine topics like Peshat and Midrash, women's obligations and role in community prayer, the issue of killing captured terrorists, what it means to be Glatt kosher, and why the second Temple was destroyed.

About the Author: Rabbi Yehuda Henkin, an authority on Jewish law (posek halacha), occupies a central position in contemporary halachic discourse. The author of Bnei Banim's four volumes of Hebrew response and a commentary on the Torah, he also writes prolifically in English on topics of Torah commentary, Halacha and Jewish thought. He is the grandson of Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Henkin.

PB 9789655242973 £17.99 April 2018 Urim Publications 190 pages

Rabba, Maharat, Rabbanit, Rebbetzin Women with Leadership Authority According to Halachah Daniel Sperber This book examines in detail the legitimacy for feminine leadership in Jewish law. Exploring the various manifestations of female leadership, whether as women rabbis or other forms of female halachic adjudication, Welcoming Women Clergy responds to the standard criticisms leveled at the recent phenomenon of female authority within the Orthodox community. In this groundbreaking book, Rabbi Professor Daniel Sperber argues the halachic, political, and sociological levels of female leadership in Judaism.

HB 9789655242461 £21.99 September 2018 Urim Publications 128 pages

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Scholarly Man of Faith Studies in the Thought and Writings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Edited by Ephraim Kanarfogel, Dov Schwartz This book sets forward a series of interesting and less-explored aspects of Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik's teachings. These essays delve into the Rav's approach toward understanding biblical figures, his views on emotions and intellect, his appreciation of R. Yehudah ha-Levi, his understanding of medieval history, and the implications for modernity.

Reviews: “This volume addresses a series of fascinating yet until now less-explored teachings of the Rav. And them are the Rav's take on major personalities in the Tanach, in light of his views on emotion, intellect and the interrelationship of these facets in the Rav's teachings” -- Alan Jay Gerber, The Jewish Star HB 9789655242812 £25.99 June 2018 Urim Publications 198 pages

The Spiritual Revolution of Rav Kook Ari Ze’ev Schwartz In a time where radical and extreme religion threatens to destroy the entire world, Rav Kook’s spiritual revolution provides a much needed answer, combining a deep love of God with an uncompromising compassion for all human beings. A person who reads the writings of Rav Kook will discover a man who rejected superficial labels of religious verses secular, right wing verses left wing. Rav Kook was one of the most spiritual and open minded thinkers in modern Jewish history. God’s presence in the world was so real to Rav Kook that he believed spirituality must focus on the transformation of the individual, the nation, humanity, and all of existence.

About the Author: Rabbi Ari Ze'ev Schwartz, originally from Sydney, Australia, studied at the University of New South Wales majoring in music and film before coming to Jerusalem, where he has been studying Jewish spirituality for the last ten years under acclaimed rabbis, kabbalists and Jewish philosophers. Rabbi Schwartz is the Cofounder and Dean of the recently founded Society of Independent Spirituality, located in downtown Jerusalem, at Holzer books. Previously, Rabbi Schwartz served as the Head Rabbi of Bnei Akiva's Hachshara program for three and a half years. In addition, he teaches the writings of Rav Kook, Rebbe Nachman, Jewish Philosophy, and Tanach at several Yeshivot and Midrashot in Jerusalem. Rabbi Schwartz lives with his wife and two daughters in Nachlaot, Jerusalem PB 9789652299130 £19.99 March 2018 Gefen Publishing House 296 pages

The Eyes of Isaac Medical and Halachic Perspectives on Ophthalmologic Conditions Alan Kadish. Edited by Norman Saffra A compilation of essays and studies from leading doctors, professors, and rabbis, The Eyes of Isaac endeavors to connect important medical and psychological issues of ophthalmology with Jewish law. Rabbis and physicians navigate the daily challenges that visual disability presents for themselves as well as for those under their care. Interspersed with personal anecdotes and stories, The Eyes of Isaac offers profound knowledge on the significant organ and diseases related to it, and how those diseases, such as glaucoma, can affect the practice of daily Jewish rituals.

Included in this collection are explanations of eye diseases, considerations on how to treat them, along with the detailed process of medical surgeries in ophthalmology.

HB 9789655242508 £28.99 September 2018 Urim Publications 320 pages

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The Importance of the Community Rabbi Leading with Compassionate Halachah Daniel Sperber The contemporary rabbi nowadays is influenced by the modern rabbinic establishments throughout the world, especially the rabbinate in Israel. This monopoly on opinions and interpretations of Talmudic texts prevents individual rabbis from creating their own independent positions out of fear of critique. The current structure gives a negative impression on the rabbinic establishment. The Importance of the Community Rabbi tries to describe and delineate key requirements for a good rabbi, i.e., one who can give socially acceptable halachic solutions within the parameters of Orthodox thinking. In order to do this, Sperber points out the halachic techniques and mechanisms that may be used toward this goal. These are illustrated with stories from rabbinic literature and examples from the responsa literature.

HB 9789655242386 £21.99 September 2018 Urim Publications 160 pages

Walking the Exodus My Journey in the Footsteps of Moses Margaret Malka Rawicz Leading biblical scholars and archaeologists have argued about the actual route of the biblical Exodus from Egypt for decades. Discover the route Moses and the Israelites took as they fled Egypt three and a half millennia ago. Along with her Bedouin guide, Rabia, Margaret Rawicz treks through treacherous deserts and areas in order to recover and identify the sites of the first fifteen known Israelite encampments. She then explores another eighteen encampments in the Sinai Desert and the final nine in Jordan. Including photographs and personal stories, Walking the Exodus is not only a discovery, but also a transformation of one's life.

HB 9789655242485 £26.99 May 2018 Urim Publications 526 pages

Comparative Religion What We Can Learn From the East Beatrice Bruteau The impetus for this book was a request from a group of Christian retreat directors who wanted to know what they could learn from Eastern spiritual traditions. Bruteau's response was a series of five easily accessible, nontechnical reflections on various aspects of Hinduism and Buddhism offered generally as interpretations of Christian practices or texts. Here, she has added two additional essays, "Gospel Zen" and "The Immaculate Conception, Our Original Face." Both continue the interpretive application of Eastern traditions to Christian texts. The book's popular style is a strength as it is accessible to a broad audience. Bruteau's interpretations of Christian texts are often insightful and may spark further exploration and dialogue with the East PB 9780824514570 £10.99 September 2018 Crossroad Publishing 132 pages

Finding Beauty in the Other Theological Reflections across Religious Traditions Peter Casarella, Sirry Mun'im Finding Beauty in the Other explores how beauty can be found in religions and cultures. It also views how the beauty of the Christian gospel should be communicated in different religious and cultural settings. This valuable collection of essays features a host of highly respected scholars, presenting a unique treatment of the concept of beauty as seen in a variety of religions and cultures. These include Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. In addition, beauty as seen in various African cultures is discussed.

PB 9780824523367 £34.99 September 2018 Crossroad Publishing 250 pages HB 9780824523350 £78.99 September 2018 Crossroad Publishing 250 pages

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Bestselling Titles There Is Nothing Wrong with You Going Beyond Self-Hate Cheri Huber, June Shiver This book reveals the origin of self-hate, how self-hate works, how to identify it, and how to go beyond it. It provides examples of some of the forms self-hate takes, including taking blame but not credit, holding grudges, and trying to be perfect, and explores the many facets of self-hate, including its role in addiction, the battering cycle, and the illusion of control. After addressing these factors, it illustrates how a meditation practice can be developed and practiced in efforts to free oneself from self-hating beliefs.

About the Author: Cheri Huber founded the Mountain View Zen Center in Mountain View, California, and the Zen Monastery Practice Center in Murphys, California, and teaches in both communities. She travels widely and often, leading workshops and retreats around the United States and abroad, most recently in Costa Rica and Italy. She lives in Murphys, California.

PB 9780971030909 £13.99 October 2001 Keep-It-Simple Books 264 pages b/w illus

Kabbalah for Beginners Rav Michael Laitman PhD A book for everyone who is seeking answers to life's essential questions. We all have problems; we want to know why we are here, why there is pain and how we can make life more enjoyable.

The four parts of this book tell us exactly how the wisdom of Kabbalah came about, who discovered and developed it, and what they discovered. Afterwards, the book tells us about the world we live in and finally, it explains how we can make our lives better for ourselves and for our children. Part One discusses the discovery of the wisdom of Kabbalah, and how it was developed, and finally concealed until our time. Part Two introduces the gist of the wisdom of Kabbalah, using 10 easy drawings to help us understand the structure of the spiritual worlds, and how they relate to our world. These drawings are accompanied by explanatory texts that make understanding Kabbalah very easy. Part Three reveals Kabbalistic concepts that are largely unknown to the public. For example: the Creator exists nowhere but within us; our senses reveal what they sense, not what is really out there; and reality is nothing but a reflection of our perception, and hence changes when we change. Part Four elaborates on practical means you and I can take in order to make our lives here better and more enjoyable for us and for our children. It explains how we can implement Kabbalistic principles such as freedom of choice and the power of society, and thus become more whole and fulfilled individuals.

About the Author: Dr Michael Laitman is the founder and president of the Ashlag Research Institute (ARI) established to research interconnections between traditional science and the science of Kabbalah.

PB 9780978159092 £10.00 August 2007 Laitman Kabbalah Publishers 192 pages b/w illus

The Inner Chapters Chuang-Tzu (Hackett Classics Series) Chuang-Tzu Translated by A. C. Graham The Inner Chapters are the oldest pieces of the larger collection of writings by several fourth, third, and second century B.C. authors that constitute the classic of Taoism, the Chuang-Tzu (or Zhuangzi). It is this core of ancient writings that is ascribed to Chuang-Tzu himself.

About the Author: A C Graham (1919-1991) was professor of Chinese, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a member of the British Academy.

PB 9780872205819 £16.99 March 2001 Hackett Publishing Company 304 pages

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Kabbalah Revealed The Ordinary Person's Guide to a More Peaceful Life Rav Michael Laitman PhD This is a clearly-written, user-friendly guide to making sense of the surrounding world while achieving inner peace. Each of the six chapters in this book focuses on a different aspect of the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah, shedding new light on a teaching that has too often been shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. A subtle, yet profound idea weaves the book's chapters into a coherent and concrete whole. The first three chapters tell us why the present world is in a state of crisis, explaining how our growing desires promote progress as well as alienation, and why the biggest deterrent to achieving positive change is rooted in our own spirits. Chapters Four to Six offer a prescription for positive change. Therein, we learn how we can use our spirits to build a personally peaceful life in harmony with all of Creation. For the first time ever, the timeless principles of Kabbalah are explained for a general readership by a world-renowned scholar of Kabbalah -- Rav Michael Laitman, PhD. For those seeking to achieve transformational change on a personal, communal or global level, "Kabbalah Revealed" is required reading.

About the Author: Dr Michael Laitman is the founder and president of the Ashlag Research Institute (ARI) established to research interconnections between traditional science and the science of Kabbalah. He has a PhD in Philosophy, an MS in Medical Cybernetics and is a professor in Ontology and the Theory of Knowledge. He has published over 30 books in 9 languages and is a world-renowned expert in the wisdom of Kabbalah.

PB 9780978159009 £2.60 December 2006 Laitman Kabbalah Publishers 168 pages 6 b/w illus

Soka Education For the Happiness of the Individual Daisaku Ikeda, Victor Kazanjian From the Japanese word meaning "to create value," this book presents a fresh perspective on the question of the ultimate purpose of education. Mixing American pragmatism and the Buddhist philosophy of respect for all life, the goal of Soka education is the lifelong happiness of the learner. Rather than offering practical classroom techniques, this book speaks to the emotional heart of both the teacher and the student. With input from philosophers and activists from several cultures, it advances the conviction that the true purpose of education is to create a peaceful world and to develop the individual character of each student in order to achieve that goal. This revised edition contains four new chapters that further elaborate on how to unlock self-motivated learning and how to empower the learner to make a difference in their communities and the world.

About the Author: Daisaku Ikeda is the president of the Soka Gakkai International, a lay Buddhist association pursuing the values of peace, culture, and education. He is the author of "Choose Hope", "For the Sake of Peace", and "On Being Human".

PB 9780977924554 £12.99 September 2010 Middleway Press 256 pages

Prayer for Spiritual Elevation & Protection Muhyiddin Ibn'Arabi While used for centuries in Sufi circles, the prayer known as 'The Most Elevated Cycle' or 'The Prayer of Protection', had never before been available in English. This book provides a lucid English translation of this beautiful and powerful prayer written by the great Sufi master, Muhyi al-Din Ibn 'Arabi, as well as a transliteration for those unable to read Arabic but who wish to recite it in its original language. It also delves into the prayer's contemporary life and historical transmission and gives details of generations of well-known scholars and Sufi masters who transmitted the prayer, providing an intimate insight into Islamic history.

PB 9780953451302 £13.95 June 2007 Anqa Publishing 140 pages

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Discourse Summaries S. N. Goenka The 11 discourses in this volume provide a broad overview of the teachings of Buddha to help meditators understand what to do and why, so they work in the proper way and achieve the proper results.

About the Author: S. N. Goenka is a leading teacher of Vipassana meditation. He has been invited to address the World Economic Forum, Davos, the Millennium World Peace Summit, and the United Nations. His writings include Was the Buddha a Pessimist, Dharma: Its True Nature, and The Gracious Flow of Dharma.

PB 9781928706090 £7.99 January 2000 Pariyatti Press 144 pages

Light of Zen in the West Incorporating 'The Supreme Doctrine' & 'The Realization of the Self' Graham Rootht This Centenary Commemorative Edition also includes two lesser known works – ‘Buddha and the Intuition of the Universal’ and ‘Techniques of Timeless Realization’. The volume is complemented by a detailed Glossary, an Index, an Original Foreword by Aldous Huxley (1955), an Original Preface by Swami Siddheswarananda (1955), and a Contemporary Foreword by Professor Asanga Tilakaratne. Benoit’s writings on the human predicament and the path to inner freedom were influenced by his studies in Zen Buddhism and psychoanalysis. There is, as well, an evident dialogue in Benoit’s writings between the Gurdjieff teaching and Zen, with insightful ideas about universal laws, ‘inner work’, the ‘human machine’, and ‘work in life’. The Supreme Doctrine and The Realization of the Self foreshadow contemporary transpersonal and integral psychology: through the re-integration of psychology and metaphysics, Benoit invites us to make our own journey toward spiritual transformation and the intuitive understanding of universal truths. This Centenary Commemorative Edition also includes two lesser known works – ‘Buddha and the Intuition of the Universal’ and ‘Techniques of Timeless Realization’. The volume is complemented by a detailed Glossary, an Index, an Original Foreword by Aldous Huxley (1955), an Original Preface by Swami Siddheswarananda (1955), and a Contemporary Foreword by Professor Asanga Tilakaratne.

About the Author: Graham Rooth is a retired Consultant Psychiatrist with a longstanding interest in languages, and the relationship between Spirituality and the Humanistic Therapies.

PB 9781845190156 £22.95 July 2004 Sussex Academic Press 316 pages

Unviversal Tree & the Four Birds (Mystical Treatises of Muhyiddin Ibn 'arabi Series) Muhyiddin Ibn'Arabi Translated by Angela Jaffray Through the story of the universal tree, representing the complete human being, and the four birds, representing the four essential aspects of existence, Ibn 'Arabi explains his teaching on the nature and meaning of union with God. Providing an excellent initiation into the often complex works of Ibn 'Arabi, this brief, delightful tale is the first English translation of an important, early work, complete with Arabic text, commentary, and notes.

About the Author: Angela Jaffray holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilisations from Harvard University.

PB 9780953451395 £13.95 July 2007 Anqa Publishing 127 pages

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Kabbalah, Science & the Meaning of Life Because Your Life Has Meaning Rav Michael Laitman PhD Science explains the mechanisms that sustain life; Kabbalah explains why life exists. In Kabbalah, Science and the Meaning of Life, Rav Michael Laitman, PhD, a kabbalist and a scientist, combines science and spirituality in a captivating dialogue that reveals life's meaning. For thousands of years kabbalists have been writing that the world is made of a single entity divided into separate beings. Today the cutting edge science of quantum physics states a very similar idea: that at the most fundamental level of matter, we are all literally one. Science proves that reality is affected by the observer who examines it. And so does Kabbalah. But Kabbalah says more: even the Creator of reality is found within the observer. In other words, God is inside of us, he doesn't exist anywhere else. When we pass away so does he. These earthshaking concepts and more are eloquently introduced so that even readers uneducated in Kabbalah or science will easily understand them. Therefore, if you're just a little curious about why you are here, what life means, and what you can do to enjoy it more, this is your book.

About the Author: Dr Michael Laitman is the founder and president of the Ashlag Research Institute (ARI) established to research interconnections between traditional science and the science of Kabbalah. He has a PhD in Philosophy, an MS in Medical Cybernetics and is a professor in Ontology and the Theory of Knowledge. He has published over 30 books in 9 languages and is a world-renowned expert in the wisdom of Kabbalah.

PB 9780973826890 £5.95 June 2006 Laitman Kabbalah Publishers 224 pages 15 illus

Kabbalah for the Student Selected Writings of Rav Yehuda Ashlag, Rav Baruch Ashlag & Other Prominent Kabbalists Edited by Claire Gerus The greatest contemporary Kabbalists, Rav Yehuda Ashlag, and his son and successor, Rav Baruch Ashlag provide an eye-opening answers to life's most fundamental question: "What is the meaning of my life?" Based on their interpretations of 'The Book of Zohar', and 'The Tree of Life', we can now learn how to benefit from the wisdom of Kabbalah on a day-to-day basis. In addition to authentic texts by these great Kabbalists, this book offers illustrations that accurately depict the evolution of the Upper Worlds as Kabbalists experience them, as well as several helpful essays to enhance our understanding of the texts. Rav Michael Laitman, Ph.D., Rav Baruch Ashlag's personal assistant and prime student, compiled all the texts a Kabbalah student would need to attain the spiritual worlds. In his daily lessons, Rav Laitman bases his teaching on these inspiring texts, thus helping novices and veterans alike to better understand the spiritual path we undertake on our fascinating journey to the Higher Realms. If you truly seek the meaning of life, your heart will lead you through the writings of these great Kabbalists, who wrote them from their hearts to yours. Through their words, you will discover life's essence and power, and your own eternal existence.

HB 9781897448151 £27.00 December 2008 Laitman Kabbalah Publishers 862 pages 65 b/w illus

Autobiography of a Yogi Paramahansa Yogananda A reprint of the Philosophical Library 1946 First Edition.

PB 9788120725249 £5.99 May 2006 Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd 480 pages b/w photos

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Chanting in the Hillsides The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonim in Wales & the Borders Jeaneane Fowler, Merv Fowler In 1983, a tiny group of people in Cardiff and a married couple in Aberporth West Wales were the only Welsh members of Soka Gakkai International, a Japanese movement based on the beliefs and teachings of the 13th century Buddhist, Nichiren Daishonin. Today, there are hundreds of members in Wales and the Borders. This book examines the history of the movement in these two areas, and draws on original research gleaned from the members themselves. The research elicits facets of their faith, practices, and study, as well as their testimonies to the success of such beliefs and practices in their daily lives. The book combines the twin goals of academic analysis of the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin in general with the warmth of its expression in the lives of its adherents in Wales and the Borders.

About the Author: Jeaneane Fowler was formerly Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wales, Newport, and later an Honorary Research Fellow. Her publications include Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices (Choice Outstanding Title, 1997); with books in the same series on Humanism, Chinese Religions, Tai Chi, Nichiren Daishonin: Buddhism in Wales, and books on the Philosophy of Hinduism and the Philosophy of Taoism; and a text and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. Merv Fowler recently retired as the Head of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wales, Newport. He has studied in the Middle East and published in the US, Canada, Germany, India and UK. An accomplished writer and storyteller, the author has written for the media and had his works broadcast by the BBC. PB 9781845192587 £11.99 September 2008 Sussex Academic Press 283 pages b/w pohotos

All Else is Bondage Non-Volitional Living Wei Wu Wei These thirty-four powerful essays, poems, and dialogs based on Taoist and Buddhist thought constitute a guide to what the author calls 'non-volitional living' -- the ancient understanding that our efforts to grasp our true nature are futile. While this may sound disheartening, fully comprehending this truth is the key to our liberation. This final volume in the author's output of eight books will make his many fans' collections of his works complete. The pseudonymous author, one of the earliest and most original interpreters of Buddhism, belongs with Reps, Watts, and Kapleau on the bookshelves of serious students of Eastern spiritual thought.

PB 9781591810230 £12.99 September 2004 Sentient Publications, Llc 75 pages

Shamati (I Heard) Yehuda Ashlag Rav Michael Laitman's words on "Shamati" (as appeared in Attaining the Worlds Beyond): "Among all the texts and notes that were used by my teacher, Rabbi Baruch Shalom Halevi Ashlag (the Rabash), there was one, special notebook he always carried. This notebook contained transcripts of his conversations with his father, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Halevi Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), author of the "Sulam" (Ladder) commentary on "The Book of Zohar", "The Study of the Ten Sefirot" (a commentary on the texts of the Kabbalist, Ari), and many other works on Kabbalah.

"Not feeling well on the Jewish New Year in September 1991, the Rabash summoned me to his bedside and handed me the notebook, whose cover contained only one word - "Shamati" (I Heard). As he handed me the notebook, he said, 'Take it and learn from it'. The following morning, my teacher perished in my arms, leaving me and many of his disciples without guidance in this world." Committed to Rabash's legacy to disseminate the wisdom of Kabbalah, Michael Laitman published the notebook just as it was written, thus retaining the text's transforming powers. Among all the books of Kabbalah, Shamati is a unique and compelling composition.

PB 9781897448106 £12.00 April 2008 Laitman Kabbalah Publishers 405 pages

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Play of Consciousness A Spiritual Autobiography Swami Muktananda, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, Paul Muller-Ortega This best selling spiritual autobiography of Swami Muktananda tells the story of his journey to self-realization under the guidance of Bhagawan Nityananda, candidly describing his extraordinary experiences. Beginning with his spiritual initiation on August 15, 1947, and continuing through his enlightenment nine years later, this is a guide for seekers moving toward the same goal.

About the Author: Swami Muktananda introduced the Siddha Yoga path all over the world, creating what he called a ""meditation revolution."" He is the author of Play of Consciousness, his spiritual autobiography. Gurumayi Chidvilasananda is a spiritual teacher, author, musician, and the head of the Siddha lineage of meditation masters in the ancient yogic tradition of India.

PB 9780911307818 £25.99 January 2000 Siddha Yoga Publications 368 pages b/w photos & illus

Seven Days of the Heart Prayers for the Nights & Days of the Week Stephen Hirtenstein, Pablo Beneito Ibn ´Arabî (1165-1240) has long been known as a great spiritual master. His many works of prose and poetry are beginning to be more accessible in translation in Western languages. They possess the remarkable quality of being able to speak to people of all walks of life and belief, across the apparent barrier of many centuries and differing cultures. Despite this growing interest, the prayers which are attributed to him remain little-known. They provide a most precious glimpse into the real practice of the mystical life within the Sufi tradition. This is the first time that any of Ibn ´Arabî's prayers have been published in another language. This particular collection is one of the most beautiful, having been revered in the Islamic world for centuries. There are fourteen prayers, one for each day and night of the week. They include not only the most astounding expressions of contemplation and devotion to God, but also an unparalleled depth of knowledge of Union (tawhîd). As the translators show in their introduction, the very structure of the prayers is a mode of contemplation, since for Ibn ´Arabî the weekly cycle itself is sacred. These prayers are presented with notes and appendices.

About the Author: Stephen Hirtenstein is a Senior Research Fellow of the Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi Society and Editor of the Society Journal, as well as director of Anqa Publishing. He also works as a senior editor on Encyclopaedia Islamica, and teaches Sufism and Sufi poetry at the University of Oxford. His particular interest is in the conservation of the existing manuscripts of Ibn ‘Arabi’s works. His publications include The Unlimited Mercifier (a biography of Ibn ‘Arabi) and translations of shorter treatise (Divine Sayings, The Seven Days of the Heart).

PB 9781905937011 £13.95 March 2008 Anqa Publishing 126 pages 8 line drawings & 6 tables

Selected Prayers of Prophet Muhammad & Great Muslim Saints M Fethullah Gülen This book consists of Islamic prayers Prophet Muhammad and some Muslim saints adopted for various occasions: morning and evening prayers, purification, eating, drinking, pilgrimage and everyday life situations. Additional sections include the most beautiful names of God, prayer for help and success, and other prayers to be recited any time.

About the Author: Known by his simple and austere lifestyle, Fethullah Gülen, affectionately called Hodjaefendi, is a scholar of extraordinary proportions. This man for all seasons was born in Erzurum, eastern Turkey, in 1941. Upon graduation from a private divinity school in Erzurum, he obtained his license and began to preach and teach about the importance of understanding and tolerance. His social reform efforts have made him one of Turkey's most well-known and respected public figures during the 1960s.

HB 9781597842266 £9.99 January 2009 The Light Inc 396 pages

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Hindu Goddesses Beliefs & Practices (Religious Beliefs & Practices Series) Lynn Foulston This book explores the diversity of Hindu goddesses and the variety of ways in which they are worshiped. Although they undoubtedly have ancient origins, Hindu goddesses and their worship is still very much a part of the fabric of religious engagement in India today. The book offers an introduction to a complex and often baffling field of study. Part I, "Beliefs" provides a series of encounters with a range of Hindu goddesses starting with the idea of 'Goddess' as a philosophical concept. Topics include textual evidence for belief structures, goddess mythology, and the importance of 'the Goddess' in Tantrism. Part II, "Practices" leads the reader through the tangled web of goddess worship, pausing along the way to examine the contrast between temple and local worship, the splendour of festivals and the importance of pilgrimage to those places in India where goddesses are considered to reside. A Conclusion provides details of contemporary developments in goddess worship, such as the appearance of new deities who supply the needs of worshipers in the twenty-first century. No prior knowledge is necessary as the book is aimed at undergraduate students and anyone interested in the religions and philosophy of India.

PB 9781902210438 ÂŁ25.00 July 2009 Sussex Academic Press 292 pages colour photos

Yogic Secrets of the Dark Goddess Shambhavi L Chopra This book unfolds the mystic beauty of Kali, the most powerful but misunderstood of the great goddesses of India. The book is a living experience of the Goddess, both at a personal level and throughout the world of Nature. It unfolds a vast panorama of insight, devotion, mantra and meditation that propels the reader into a new vision of reality beyond life and death. Probably the most comprehensive and innovative examination of Ma Kali in recent decades, the book reveals all dimensions of life and consciousness in Kali's transformative dance.

PB 9788183280969 ÂŁ12.95 June 2008 Wisdom Tree 324 pages b/w illus

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