“The Light” is not a story, a theory or a new meditation philosophy. It is a healing, spiritual mantra, an explanation of the source of man’s existence and relevance. The source is light and this light is the quintessence of all existence. We are all basically enlightened, only waiting to be awakened. This beautiful exploration helps us discover the truth within. Finding that truth is the key to becoming a witness to one’s own being and brings with it an understanding of how we create our ...

"The Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters" is a succinct summary doctrine by which Buddhism was introduced to China. Each of the 42 sutras begins with the Buddha said”. This particular sutra deals with 20 Difficult Things to Accomplish in this World” and Osho takes us through each verse, and dissects it line by line, never omitting to explain--in clear modern terms--the real meaning of the verses.

Everything you need to know to become established in a lifelong practice of meditation, “the key to everything.” A great yoga master instructs you in a thorough variety of approaches including meditation on a variety of mantras, on a form or symbol, and on self enquiry. Instruction in powerful techniques such as combining sound vibrations with the inner flow of subtle energies and chakras, and ajapa japa— listening to the breath repeat the mantra. Plus instruction in the all-important tech...

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh presents the true path to a personal and global ethic in this stand alone chapter of Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society.

The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the Prajnaparamita, or "Perfection of Wisdom" genre, and emphasizes the practice of non-abiding and non-attachment. The full Sanskrit title of this text is the Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra. A copy of the Chinese version of Diamond Sutra, found among the Dunhuang manuscripts in the early 20th century and dated back to May 11, 868, is, in the words of the British Library, "the earliest complete survival of a dated printed book....

The book defines different types of Yoga and elaborates the principles of Karma Yoga with personal experience and excerpts from the Hindu sacred text 'Gita' & 'Karma Yoga' by Swami Vivekananda.

Most of us in the West today meditate purely for relaxation or to relieve stress, not realizing that the true purpose of meditation is to experience ourselves as the immortal Living Soul that we are. In “Why Meditate?” Imre Vallyon explains the human being’s true multidimensional nature; why a good meditation needs to be simple; why relieving stress or the development of psychic powers are not the primary objectives of meditation; and how we can effortlessly still the mind and become aware...

Kundalini Yoga strategies use a mixed bag of Yogic techniques to stir and support the lethargic vitality that lies snaked at base of the spine of every individual. In a Kundalini Yoga class, the understudies take after an arrangement of Yogic methods that incorporate excellent postures, droning of mantras and shlokas, contemplation furthermore composed pranayama works out. At the point when the Kundalini Shakti vitality is stirred and fed, she goes along the spine and through the seven cha...

This booklet explains the principle of Bhakti Yoga (Devotional Yoga) and explains why devotion without true wisdom degenerates into self seeking, avenues of fulfilling baser desires, blind ritualism, idolatry and morbid fantasy. The text also explains the relation between science and true wisdom

The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are Indian sūtras (aphorisms) that constitute the foundational text of yoga. In medieval times, yoga was cast as one of the six orthodox āstika schools of Hindu philosophy.The Yoga Sutras form the theoretical and philosophical basis of Rāja Yoga, and are considered to be the most organized and complete definition of that discipline. The Sutras not only provide yoga with a thorough and consistent philosophical basis, they also clarify many important esot...

The Lord of Wisdom. The son of Ishwara and Parvati, Ganesha saved the gods when they were in trouble and helpless, by killing Talasura and outwitting Ravana. He is also worshipped as the God who grants success. Read many tales of Ganesha in this eBook.

This book gives the brief outlines of the Yogic Methods on the basis of Patanjali's 'Yoga Sutra' which is in perfect conformity with Vedic Hindu Religion which is Free From Idolatry, Mysticism and Esoteric Rituals and conceives of a Supreme God who is 'One and Only-one', 'Ubiquitous', 'Invisible' and 'Attribute-free'.