The Legs bshad mdzod, which is here edited and translated into English for the first time, is a history of Tibetan religion known as Bon. It gives a full account of this ancient religion, its origins and ...
From one of the world's most experienced paranormal researchers (as seen on the Discovery, History and Travel Channels) a new vision of our world, ourselves, and our cosmic future. This unique author, a ...
High Strangeness is an enlightening attempt to weave together the contradictory threads of religion, science, history, alien abduction, and the true nature of political conspiracies. With thorough research ...
... decades of research into history, religion, and the esoteric, Laura Knight-Jadczyk introduces the concept of 'the Wave' to describe the possible phenomena behind all the hype surrounding global transformation. ...
A thorough explanation of Celtic history and beliefs is followed by an analysis of their view and its modern relevance. After all, it's the religion we all used to follow in the West. Massively comprehensive ...
... make of Leonardo da Vinci s symbolism in The Last Supper and other works.The true history of the Holy Grail and the Priory of Sion, and the debate on Mary Magdalene and the bloodline of Christ.Location ...
... positive approach to the current transitional stage of spiritual evolution. Contending that the unconditional love of God is bombarding the earth in an influx of neutrinos, this account provides a history ...
Starts at the very beginning of human Godly expression and traces the development of the idea throughout history. Uses information from the most renowned experts on religion and puts their overall theories ...
... and more than seventy-five illustrations, they reveal that unidentified flying objects have had a major impact not only on popular culture but on our history, on our religion, and on the models of the ...
... study of angels throughout history and in different cultures. Burnham writes about the powerful male angels, Buddhist bodhisattvas, Islamic angels, Hindu Apsaras, the mysterious angels of the Jewish Kabbalah, ...
An exploration of the origins and influences of number from prehistory to modern time Reveals the deeper meaning of the symbols and esoteric knowledge of secret societies Explains the numerical sophistication ...
... provides a compelling portrait of Kuan Yin through colorful anecdotes, personal experiences, and descriptions of Buddhist rituals and legends. He also offers a learned account of the goddesss history ...
Contends that the roots of Christian belief come not from Judaea but from Egypt Shows that the Romans fabricated their own version of Christianity and burned the Alexandrian library as a way of maintaining ...
... and Karen Armstrong, the best-selling author of A History of God and Islam. They discuss the future of Islam, tear down false stereotypes, review the historical realities that have shaped the religion, ...
... the model of his bestselling Forbidden History and Forbidden Religion, J. Douglas Kenyon has assembled from his bimonthly journal, Atlantis Rising, material that explores science and technology that has ...
How ancient Egyptians understood quantum theory Investigates the history of how modern religion and the Age of Science were inspired by the sacred science of the ancients Examines how quantum theory ...
The thrilling story of one of the most inspiring figures in human history a young prince who sacrificed wealth and power for self-knowledge and enlightenment: Gautama Buddha. More than twenty-five hundred ...
A landmark examination of Christianity's place in American life across the broad sweep of this country's history, from the Puritans to the presidential administration of George W. Bush. The struggle within ...
Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else s. Then they used their minds to change their brains in ways that changed history.With the new ...
... carefully documents the use of the alphabet in philosophy, religion, oracles, and magic in the ancient world. He takes you on a journey through history, from the dawn of the alphabet, to the late Byzantine ...
In The Weiser Concise Guide to Practical Astrology, Priscilla Costello introduces the reader to the basic principles of modern astrology and unveils the secrets of this elegantly developed language of ...
Dark, earthy, and immensely powerful, the Black Goddess has been a key force in world history, manifesting in images as diverse as the Indian goddess Kali and the Black Madonnas of medieval Europe. She ...
This concise, entertaining overview of angels according to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will appeal to readers who are interested in ancient, medieval, and Renaissance history and theology, as well ...
The Mandala Book is a visual symphony, filled with 500 stunning mandalic images from nature and civilization. Drawing from history, science, religion, and art, Lori Bailey Cunningham leads a journey that ...
... at the nexus of faith, religion, politics, history, and current events: Can those of different faiths live together in peace? Drawing on personal experience, history, and scripture, this carefully researched ...
Ever since the Creation of Adam and Eve, man has grappled with knowing whether life exists after death. Because humans achieve the possible, while God accomplishes the impossible, only the Creator knows ...
Only once in the history of human consciousness, says Osho, has a thing like Zen come into being. In 'Zen: Its History and Teachings, ' the noted mystic explains that Zen has no rituals, no chanting, no ...
... it's authority on the face of the planet. Now, after years of research, the real religious history of the world can be told. In Secrets of the Serpent, Philip Gardiner for the first time reveals the world' ...
... to progressive spirituality. Sankara Saranam shows why organized religion has long been the cause of humanity's worst wars and most acute suffering-then guides us beyond our divisive history into more expansive ...
... and spells.From researching the history of folklore from cultures around the world, patterns emerge which enable us to approach the true nature of plants' devas. This compendium presents the lore and the ...
After 25 years of research into the origin, history, & teachings of authoritarian religions, this thought-provoking book was written to interest & inform thinkers who--like the author--cannot accept, as ...
You have just discovered the literary masterpiece that answers your questions about God, life in the inhabited universe, the history and future of this world, and the life of Jesus. áThe Urantia Book harmonizes ...
This is the authoritative source biography of Ramakrishna (1836-1886) based on interviews with those who knew him. It is also an interpreted description of the entire range of Ramakrishna?s spiritual disciplines ...
... it would take to study the entire history of spirituality, this extraordinary compendium is a great gift. Stone has gleaned the essentials from vast research as well as intuitive information and woven ...
... wife, Sita, from the clutches of a demon and to reclaim his throne has profoundly affected the literature, art, and culture of South and Southeast Asia-an influence most likely unparalleled in the history ...
... present to the time of origins. The Cry of the Huna invokes the author's personal history as he recounts the decline of his people's spiritual tradition as a result of colonization. The breakdown of the ...
The Pentagram, Star of David, Crucifix, rabbit''s foot, or four-leaf clover . . . they all provide feelings of comfort and protection, intended to attract good while dispelling evil. Found throughout history ...
... ceremonies, and for the solitary seeker. - The history and philosophy of ancient Norse magic made practical for today - Basic ritual preparation and design - Seasonal festivals for groups, families, and ...
... provides a strong case that Amanita muscaria, the fly agaric mushroom, played this role in world religious history. Working under the assumption that this 'magic mushroom' was the mysterious food and drink ...
... history, the growth of religious striving, the rise and fall of cultures, and indicates their importance for us today It reflects the lives and deeds of human beings of extraordinary stature. Rama, Krishna, ...
... But often left unsaid is the long history the two share, and the cultural interchanges that have existed over time. Setting political agenda aside, Matthew Kapstein has assembled a collection of essays ...
... Buddhist Handbook is the definitive guide to the complete panorama of Buddhist teaching, practice, schools, and history. The fastest-growing religion in the West, Buddhism includes numerous traditions ...
... outlines the universal path that every human being must travel to enlightenment. He also explains the vast recurring cycles of civilization, affording a profound understanding of history and the ever-changing ...
... respectful, first-hand overview of the centuriesold indigenous tradition. From Haiti's culture and history to the sacred beliefs, ceremonies, rituals, and practices grounded in ancestral communion, readers ...
... our feet, as they expose the dualism of Christianity and paganism amongst many fascinating sites, ruins, churches and the very landscape itself. Perfect for anyone with an interest in British history and ...
... the prophet Muhammad, his message, his life and the early medieval Arabian society into which he was born This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic ...
First published in 1951,Shamanismsoon became the standard work in the study of this mysterious and fascinating phenomenon. Writing as the founder of the modern study of the history of religion, Romanian ...