Fire of Transformation - a story of love between a woman and the Divine, between soul and spirit, between earth and sky, unique and precious. this is a deeply moving and personal account of challenge and revelation, of joy, struggle and surrender, of the outer and inner journeying towards self-discovery. Valeria Bonnazola (Gora Devi) was a young student in Milan when an inner prompting called her to India in a search for love, the love for God. There she encountered the legendary Hairakhan...

In Nepal, the holy land of Guru Gorakhnath Maharaj, in His own divine voice and by His utter grace Shri Gorakhnath Himself gave various teachings through Shri Babaji to Shri Sardar Kamalo (Shri Shastriji). Shri Gorakh revealed to Kamalo one great secret that, like a mantra, is the essence of innumerable teachings. That time suddenly He decided to reveal His divine secrets to seven Rishis present there, who were waiting blissfully. The Rishis were astonished when they heard his words, which...

Live life more fully and enjoy the present moment with mindfulness practices for cultivating deeper mind-body awareness—from legendary Zen Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh.We can’t heal with our minds alone. Thinking can be something productive and creative, but without integrating body and mind, much of our thinking is useless and unproductive. In Peace of Mind, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that integrating body and mind is the only way to be fully alive...

This book presents, for the first time, a collection of ancient Japanese Shinto prayers in a format where English speaking readers can both understand the deep meaning of the translated text and can also pronounce the original Japanese words.Shinto is an ancient spiritual tradition, primarily practiced in Japan, which is now spreading its traditions to the western world. Its primordial rituals and traditions touch a deep chord within one's spiritual self. Shinto's focus on divinity ...

A team of mountain climbers were scaling Mount Everest and they camped below the summit. Another team was returning from the top and saw them camped there. "Why are you camped?" they wanted to know."We are waiting for our map," they replied. "We forgot our map at the base camp and we have sent a sherpa back to retrieve it. So we are waiting.""But from here you do not need a map!" the returning team replied. "There are no avalanches, no problems. From here, go straight to the...

New from the bestselling author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying--365 thought-provoking meditations on life, death, doubt, mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, work, and more!

This is a Hinglish Version of Book 4- Oberoi Series. More than 40% book is written in Hinglish (Hindi dialogues in English.)Raised under the fierce love and uncompromising ideals of Arnav Oberoi, his older brother and guardian, Aditya Oberoi has always believed that family is not an option, it's everything. But when a long-buried truth threatens to unravel the bond they share, Aditya must make an impossible choice: preserve the respect of the man who raise...

This book "The Pith Instructions for the Stages of the Practice Sessions of the A Khrid System of Bon rDzogs Chen [Great Completion] Meditation" is available in English for the very first time. Originally written by Bru rGyal Ba G.yunG drunG (1242-1290), Geshe Sonam Gurung and Daniel P. Brown, Ph.D. faithfully translate the text from its original Tibetan under the guidance of His Holiness The Thirty-Third Menri Trizin, the head of the Bon Lineage.A main practice manual from one of ...

In the past, many sādhanas were needed to purify the human mind, body and heart: intense study of the Vedas, extreme austerities, and long periods of meditative absorption. Fortunately for us today, it’s different: the easiest and quickest way to purify ourselves is to chant the Name of God given by the satguru. Simply chanting the Divine Name is enough to end all our suffering.On 8 April, 2020, an extraordinary event took place. On this day, Paramahamsa ...

Prakashasya Bhajan-Aamritam was conceived out of pure love and dedication by a humble servant of Shree Sanatan Dharma, Shri Prakash Gossai. A number of his recordings and publications culminated in the presentation of this unique text, now consisting of a splendid collection of Puja Mantras, Bhajans, Geets, various Chalisas, and appropriate Aartees, together with explanations and Hindi transliterations. The simplification of the meanings of many Bhajans and Mantras is indeed a great servic...

A Zen chant is like a compass that sets us in the direction of the awakened life; it is the dynamic, audible counterpart to the silent practice of zazen, or sitting meditation; and it is a powerful expression of the fact that practice happens in community. Here is a concise guide to Zen chants for practitioners, as well as for anyone who appreciates the beauty and profundity of the poetry in dharma. An introduction to the practice is followed by fresh and carefully considered translations ...

"Translated with grace and precision . . . gives us a rare glimpse of how Asian religion and life appeared from the perspective of the Tibetan plateau." —Janet Gyatso, Harvard UniversityIn 1941, philosopher and poet Gendun Chopel sent a manuscript by ship, train, and yak across mountains and deserts to his homeland in Tibet. He would follow it five years later, returning to his native land after twelve years in India and Sri Lanka. But he did not receive the welcome...