 Mysticism (Eastern and Western) is the experience of direct contact or union with that which is indescribable, unspeakable, etc. Depending upon the Mystics' background and cultural heritage he may describe his contact as being with "God, Source, The Infinite, Brahman, The Universe, Pure Bliss, The Cosmic Spirit, etc." Most people view Mysticism as the opposite of "reality." In fact, reality is far more complex and multi-leveled than most people think. Reality is essentially agreement. If the majority agree, then we say something is real. Our Western culture has accepted the view that any experience that falls outside our rational, conceptual framework should be dismissed. Eastern culture has a much more accepting view of these experiences of "higher states" or "altered states." It is my belief that as scientists go deeper and deeper into the nature of "reality", by looking at the "big bang" and into the levels of quantum physics, that science and mysticism are converging in their world view. The one thing I think I know for sure is that words cannot communicate the actual mystical experience. Ram Dass, in his fabulous book, One Liners, puts it all into perspective and simplicity with the following one liner: "Religions are founded by what mystics say when they come back, but what mystics say is not the same was what happened to them." The mystical traditions are very rich, both in the East and in the West. We hope you find the books below to be worthy of your time, and that perhaps one or more of them may reach or touch that chord within you that allows you to appreciate the mystical experience. 
$14.50PaperbackSurprised by GraceAmber TerrellAmber tells her story in a very personalized way… as if I am peeking at someone’s diary of their search for truth, made even more so by the fact that I know Amber personally. After 25 years spent with one guru Amber feels frustrated and disillusioned with the spiritual journey. After deciding to lay off Spiritual gurus she quickly becomes involved with another: Gangaji, a western devotee of Papiji (Sri H. W. L. Poonja.) The love and adoration Amber feels for her new master is felt throughout her every word. This book is really a Valentine to Gangaiji, whom Amber feels has finally woken her up after years of deep sleep. This is a must book for any fan of Gangaji and for any one interested in life behind the scenes of a popular spiritual movement. I found the book an interesting read as Amber’s journey seems to parallel other spiritual seekers’ quest, their first years with a Spiritual movement, and then the frustration and disenchantment followed by a letting go of the search altogether. The seeker is then lead to the end of the search as one realizes there was really nowhere to go and no path to tread. Review by Tony Kainauskas. 
$14.00PaperbackSteppenwolfHermann HesseWhen I first read Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse I was a senior in college and going through all the typical ups and downs, crises and experiments, searches and losses, and conflicts common to my generation. Harry Haller, the protagonist, was a character with whom I could really identify. Haller was struggling to reconcile his wild, wolf like nature with his reclusive, intellectual, rational self. I thought the "Magic Theater" as described in this novel held the key to fulfillment in life. Recently my 25-year-old son read the book and responded very positively to the poetic elements and glimmers of truth in this remarkable work. In the author's note, written by Hesse in 1961 (the book was written in 1927 when Hesse was 40 years old), he states: "Poetic writing can be understood and misunderstood in many ways. In most cases the author is not the right authority to decide on where the reader ceases to understand and the misunderstanding begins… " Hesse goes on to explain that surprisingly (at least to him) this book seems to be better understood by youthful readers than readers in their 50's, even though he wrote the book when he was 40 and Harry Haller, the main character, is a man at least 40 years old and perhaps older. My advice is very simple. No matter how old you are, you should read or, as I have recently done, re-read this book. It remains, in my opinion, one of the greatest short novels of all time. Hesse's ability to synthesize the East and the West, and his Jungian insights make him a unique artist from his or any generation. Review by Len Oppenheim 
$13.95PaperbackMan Was Not Born to CryJoel GoldsmithThis book was a dear friend to me during a past spiritual/emotional crisis. Joel’s background is Christianity, but the themes in his book are universal (very Advaita in fact.) His tone is very soothing and his words very uplifting and transformative. I highly recommend this book as an introduction to Joel Goldsmith’s works. He is truly a caring spiritual guide through our times of trial. Man may not be born to cry, but you will be –out of sheer joy and relief after reading this book. I guarantee it. An interesting side note: After reading this book I loaned it to my sister. She just filed it away in her closet without giving it a second glance. Years later while cleaning the closet the book fell on her head, and at that point she felt that maybe it was time to give it a look. She was literally blown away by Goldsmith’s book and it had an immediate and lasting effect on her spiritual life. Review by Tony Kainauskas.
$19.95HardcoverSelf-Powerment: Towards a New Way of LivingFaye MandellI became acquainted with Faye’s book when her publisher, Namaste (they publish Eckhart Tolle’s books), contacted me about hosting Faye for a book signing and seminar. The editor of the publishing company went on excitedly about Faye. Well, upon reading her book and personally meeting Faye, I could see what the excitement was all about. Faye’s book is a very practical guide for evaluating present moment awareness. Her basic concept is that feelings piggy back themselves onto thoughts and take us out of the present moment. Putting awareness on the emotion one is experiencing (without judging) is a powerful road map to help us understand where the particular thought has led us, either past or future. That awareness quietly puts us back into the present moment, and that moment is always perfect and as it should be. Meeting Faye, I felt her high energy level, yet this energy level was deeply rooted in inner silence and deep quietness. The contrast was truly fun to experience. I knew Faye was living what she was teaching in her book and seminars. She is a powerful woman and has a powerful effect on all those with which she comes in contact. Review by Tony Kainauskas. 
$14.00PaperbackThe Power of NowEckhart TolleEckhart's book may have hit the main stream big time but it still remains a wonderfully innocent book. Eckhart's words are a wonderful introduction to the power of present moment awareness… it gives any seeker, whether a long time meditator or a novice just starting down the path, a wonderful easy-to-grasp description of Being and the freedom that comes with Self Awareness. As I read The Power of Now it brought to mind the old lectures of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi during the early 1970's… the simple loving innocence of the words that carried with them a very deep spiritual message. If you are one of the few who are not familiar with The Power of Now, you are now in for a wonderful treat. Review by Tony Kainauskas 
$5.99PaperbackReturn From TomorrowGeorge G. RitchieI find myself to be skeptical of books that deal with near death experiences. I mean, is it for real or was the author hallucinating or dreaming? Ritchie’s book struck me as being different… there was a sense that this is it. Ritchie is currently a Medical Doctor and was chairman of the Dept. of Psychiatry of Towers Hospital. His experience took place during World War II as he lay in an army hospital. The incident took 9 minutes. Whether he was really dead during this period is a judgment call, (he was pronounced as such) but he was as close to death as a human can be. His experience makes the after life seem like an advanced University course of spiritual learning. And much of our experience there is dependent on how we lived our lives here. Ultimately the main thing that stuck with me about this book was the total unconditional love that the author felt during his time away from his body. It was so powerful and encompassing that it was unlike any experience he felt on Earth. Reading these passages helped to lessen my own fear of death and reading his words helped create a deep peace within myself. The book itself is short and can be read in one sitting, and due to its riveting subject material many do. If you have any interest in near death experiences this is the book for you. Dr Ritchie’s experience was the motivating factor behind Raymond Moody’s (recognized authority on the subject of near death) lifelong passionate study of this phenomenon. Reviewed by Tony Kainauskas. 
$11.95PaperbackDaily Afflictions: The Agony of Being Connected to Everything in the UniverseAndrew BoydI loved this book. It is filled with deep spiritual truths told with a dark humor that ends up bringing much spiritual light. At first Boyd’s book seems to be a satire about the spiritual quest, but as you delve deeper into it you realize (with at first some initial shock) that this is for real and is filled with many truths about the shadows of the spiritual path… the realities of having one foot in the spiritual and one foot in the relative worlds. If you love spiritual truths told with a dark sense of humor this is a must book for your spiritual library. Review by Tony Kainauskas. 
$15.00PaperbackLoving What IsByron KatieThe book is as good as the title. This book really delivers—it is an incredible "how-to." "How to" embrace your very own life exactly as it is unfolding in present time with all its goodness and what you might call its badness. The subtitle of the book is "Four Questions That Can Change Your Life." I can attest through personal experience that with sincere application you can indeed change your life. There are not many books that even attempt to provide such simple, clear-cut, profound advice, much less actively provide it. This is a rare and wonderful book for those who are interested. Review by The Literate Lady. 
$21.95PaperbackMy Diamond Days with OshoMa Prem ShunyoA first person narrative of time spent with a master. This is my favorite genre. I love to see how the student views the master, and how the student changes throughout the process and to see how the view of the master progresses. This is written by a woman sanyassin, who has a real zest for life and a strong magnetic link to the spiritual. I liked this book because it felt totally honest and the author seemed to "let it all hang out." Many times one reads a first person narrative and gets the feeling the teller of the tale is very careful about what he or she included and excluded in order to make both the storyteller and the master appear only in the best light. This book hits hard with integrity. Born Sandra, and British by birth, this fascinating lady met Osho in 1976 and stayed with him until he passed on about 15 years later. She was clearly in the "inner circle," and it was her dharma to wash and iron his robes and perform other duties of personal service. The author really has a unique view of the action in and around Osho, and this story is a very natural follow-on if you have read Osho’s autobiography. Now you get a view of the same events from a different set of eyes and a different viewpoint. If you find Osho interesting, this is a "must read." Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$35.00HardcoverThe Book of SecretsOshoThis book by Osho is literally and figuratively "heavy." It is a hardbound volume of over 1000 pages. It is the "soup to nuts" compendium of Osho’s teachings. It is about life, death, and everything in between. It is both philosophical and practical, containing many techniques suggested to practice. If Osho had attained the widespread acceptance as one of the great teachers of the 20th Century, like Nisargadatta, this book would be the equivalent of I Am That. For the serious student of Yoga, Tantra, the metaphysical, and the occult, this is a giant feast that can be read slowly over a long period of time. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$15.00PaperbackThe Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New PhysicsGary ZukavThis is the book I recommend for everyone. Although the book was first published in 1979, and there have been new developments in cutting edge quantum physics and cosmology since then, neither the basic laws of nature, nor the essence of consciousness, have changed in the last quarter of a century. The book is cleverly written and brilliantly organized. All the really big and important issues and concepts are included. The book captures the joy and astonishment of the author on his personal journey of understanding. My favorite quote is: "There are even more interpretations of quantum mechanics, but all of them are weird in some way. Quantum physics is stranger than science fiction". His explanation of the "split screen experiment" which demonstrates the dual nature of light (wave and particle) is really important and made very comprehensible. One of my heroes, Richard Feynman, has been quoted as saying nothing is more profound or important in studying physics than the split screen experiment. This is the book that gives the non-scientist the best tools for connecting consciousness and physical reality. We think this book is so important we have included it in our categoryBooks You Can’t Live Without. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$15.95PaperbackThe Tao of PhysicsFritjof CapraThis is another classic in this genre. I found this book to be a little bit more scholarly and thus a little less readable and not quite as enjoyable as the Wu Li Masters. Nevertheless it is highly recommended and he does a great job of providing a synopsis of Eastern thought along with a lucid description of modern physics. The author, himself, in the first paragraph of the epilogue, provides a much better summary in a far more concise manner than I can: "The Eastern religious philosophies are concerned with timeless mystical knowledge which lies beyond reasoning and cannot be adequately expressed in words. The relation of this knowledge to modern physics is but one of its many aspects and, like all the others, it cannot be demonstrated conclusively but has to be experienced in a direct intuitive way. What I hope to have achieved to some extent, then, is not a rigorous demonstration, but rather to have given the reader an opportunity to relive, every now and then, an experience which has become for me a source of continuing joy and inspiration; that the principal theories and models of modern physics lead to a view of the world which is internally consistent and in perfect harmony with the views of Eastern mysticism."(Emphasis added.) Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$24.95PaperbackA Search in Secret IndiaPaul BruntonThis book is included in our very select category Books You Can’t Live Without Not only is Brunton given credit for introducing Ramana Maharshi to the West, but this book stands out, at least in my opinion, as a great classic among all the books ever written by Western seekers who have gone to the East, seeking truth and/or a guru. This is a fantastic chronicle of a spiritual journey. It is also a real "period piece" describing both England and India in an earlier age of greater innocence. Brunton does a perfect job of describing his pursuit and his meetings with many miraculous saints and miracle men. I rank this book right up there with Autobiography of a Yogi, books that everyone, not just seekers, must read and will almost certainly enjoy. If you have not yet read this book, you have a real treat in store for yourself. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$14.14PaperbackBe Here NowRam DassWritten in 1971, Be Here Now is a "piece of work." I can’t describe this book. It is a hodgepodge, a psychedelic trip in print. If you have never read it, you will probably enjoy the glimpse into the past. If you read it when it first came out you have probably forgotten everything about it. It is a flashback, a trip. Ram Dass describes this as a journey of transformation. I think it is fun to read something like this now, and see how it has changed because our perspective has changed. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$13.95HardcoverOne Liners: A Mini-manual for a Spiritual LifeRam DassThe book is 235 pages, one sentence or one paragraph per page, of the distillation of the wisdom the author has gathered and disseminated during his more than 30 years of seeking and lecturing. Books like this are very precious to me. Ram Dass is wise and eclectic. Here are a few samples I chose just by randomly opening the book: "Treat everyone you meet like God in drag." "It is very hard to grow, because it’s difficult to let go of the models of ourselves in which we’ve invested so heavily." "You can’t buy into one half of a polarity without getting the other half. You want good? You’ve got evil. You want pleasure? You’ve got pain. That’s just the way it is." If you like the above, buy and enjoy the book. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$14.95PaperbackReincarnation: The Missing Link in ChristianityElizabeth Clare ProphetA book that people interested in the history of Christianity will find very compelling. The book is an interesting mix of scholarliness and personal narrative. I learned a tremendous amount about how the Church has evolved over the years and what the Church fathers thought when they added or shed doctrines. The bottom line here is a compelling case for concluding that Jesus believed in and taught reincarnation, and a clear historical account of how and why these teachings were expurgated from church doctrine. The story of Emperor Constantine, and the Council of Nicea is well presented and makes the book worth reading. Finally, the author does a masterful job of going beyond the mere historical aspects of the story, getting into a wonderful and very lucid description of mysticism, modern mysticism, and how mysticism ties into quantum physics. I was enthralled by her description of how the discoveries of quantum physics tie in with the Gnostics’ description of "the Kingdom". "The Kingdom" is described by Prophet as that place "Where there is no time and space." Not only does she introduce this concept from the mystic’s point of view, but also she explains how the principle of non-locality was demonstrated in a series of quantum physics experiments during the 1980’s. Is sum, there is a lot of territory covered in this book, and it is done carefully and professionally. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$17.95PaperbackSai Baba Man of MiraclesHoward MurphetWritten in 1971, yet it still remains, at least in my opinion, the best book to start with if you have not read about Sai Baba. It is an almost perfect introduction to a reader who wants to know Sai Baba’s personal history and explore a reasonably objective view of his miraculous powers and his devotional teaching. Murphet tells the story in a straightforward and highly credible manner. This book is fun to read and an exciting journey for those who have not explored the story of Sai Baba. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$9.00PaperbackSai Baba the Holy Man and the PsychiatristSamuel H. Sandweiss M.D.Written in 1975 but remains timely. This is a very personalized account of a western psychiatrist who goes to India, spends time with Sai Baba and feels compelled to relate the story of an avatar "who can materialize objects from thin air and is capable of remarkable clairvoyant, telepathic, and healing powers; who is able to transform himself into other forms and identities and transport himself great distances instantaneously; and who has been seen in two or more places at once." Sandweiss wrote this at a time when it was an "off the wall" position for a respected psychiatrist to not only attest to these miraculous powers, but also embrace the spiritual message from this avatar. This is a classic first person narrative, well-worth reading. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$9.00PaperbackMy Baba and IDr. John HislopOne of many first person narratives written about Sai Baba. What makes this one a little special is that Hislop and his wife not only met Sai Baba, but they had previously met Yogananda, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and other great masters. Hislop’ s personal history of having met these other great spiritual luminaries of our age adds a depth to this account that I found most appealing. Describing his first meeting with Baba, the author says: "It is difficult, and probably impossible to express in words the effect upon myself of that first meeting with Baba. My entire being was profoundly affected and changed. Immediately Baba became the center of my life and has remained so. In his presence, at that first meeting, the world fell away from me, my entire consciousness was drawn inward and, at a most subtle level of awareness, Baba appeared in my heart as love." This book is very compelling and focuses on the spiritual teachings of this "miracle man." Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$19.95PaperbackWake Up Laughing: My Miraculous Life with Sai BabaConnie ShawPublished in 2000, making it a relative newcomer to the first person accounts of meeting with Sai Baba. For some reason I found this to be the most enjoyable book I have read on the topic of Sai Baba. Her writing style is very charming and captivating. It feels as if the author is being flat out honest and candid. Very often, I find books written by devotees to be too carefully orchestrated. This book flows, and has drama, love, joy, and humor. Everyone will enjoy reading this account. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$19.00PaperbackIt's Here Now, (Are You?) A Spiritual MemoirBhagavan DassThe author was born Michael Riggs and grew up in Laguna Beach, California. According to this memoir he was 18 years old, when he left home "to search for his holy grail." He arrived in India in 1964. I can’t even begin to describe his exploits and experiences. They run the gamut from drugs to sex to spiritual awareness. While I am somewhat skeptical about the truth or validity of many of the episodes and escapades described in this book, Bhagavan Dass has seen it all and done most of it, and his experiences are revealing and exciting. He takes credit for introducing Ram Dass to his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. The author spent time with Alan Watts, Allen Ginsburg, Jerry Garcia and many other famous characters from the Beat and Hip generations. This is a life that oscillated from the penthouse to the outhouse on many occasions. There is something for everyone in this book, and whether it is all the literal truth or not is irrelevant because it is so fascinating. You will want to read it from cover to cover. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$19.95PaperbackOne Man's Journey to TruthDenie HiestandThis is not a book I would recommend to everyone. In fact I am not sure if I should include it in this catalogue. I decided to include it because it was interesting and quite unique. Hiestand is a Kiwi; a native of New Zealand and his life is quite a journey. There is love, despair, and a lot of pathos in his story. It appears to be honestly told and touches upon all of the issues that Seeker's encounter. The author is quite a unique dude, and he had many powerful encounters and experiences that are worth reading about. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$19.95PaperbackDaughter of FireIrina TweedieThis is a true classic, but is clearly not for everyone. This "Diary of a Spiritual Training with a Sufi Master" is just over 800 pages long and can be heavy and onerous. Tweedie was 59 when she met her guru, Bhai Sahib, in 1959. Her master told her to keep a diary. This is her diary. It is detailed and honest. I have never read another book like it. The author goes through many ups and downs and they are all reported in the book. Not only is this a rare documentary of a serious seeker, it is also a rare glimpse into the teachings of a Sufi master. Tweedie was born in Russia, educated in Vienna and Paris and was married to an English naval officer who passed away in 1954. She had a strong background in Theosophy, which explains why, and how she ended up in India seeking her master. Tweedie may have been more than just a seeker; many regard her as having achieved her goal. Tweedie is the real deal, as far away from a dilettante as one could possibly be. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$19.00PaperbackThe Odyssey of EnlightenmentBerthold Madhukar ThompsonThis is a book to which I give the highest possible recommendation. I love chronicles of personal seeking, when well written and obviously truthful. This one fits the bill. Thompson has chapters on 12 spiritual teachers and he does an excellent job of capturing the essence of both the teaching and the teacher. Each chapter follows the question and answer format, which I found to be very clear and concise. I also found that Thompson asked most of the questions I would like to ask, were I in his position. Among the most well known teachers in his journey are Osho, Papaji, Gangaji, Ramesh Balsekar, U.G. Krishnamurti, and Andrew Cohen. (Although Thompson is a native of Germany, his English is excellent.) There is a great intimacy and truthfulness about this book that makes it very compelling. If you are not prepared to go to India and seek out saints and masters in remote locations, reading this is the next best thing. Thompson now lives in Hawaii, and after reading this book I would be very tempted to pay him a visit to discuss his experiences and the wisdom he has gained. I rate this an absolutely must read book for any spiritual seeker. An added bonus is that there are photos of each of the 12 masters. Often their eyes and features communicate a great deal. Finally, the author does not claim to be enlightened, and his odyssey leads him to question whether or not enlightenment is achievable by following any guru or any particular sadhanas recommended by any teacher. Perhaps the lesson to be learned is that active seeking actually stands in the way of finding. This lesson is expressed in the title of the chapter about U.G. Krishnamurti, "The Worst Desire Is the Desire for Enlightenment." Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$23.95PaperbackCosmic CradleElizabeth M. Carman & Neil J. Carman, Ph.D.Pre-conception is an untold cosmic story—the most mysterious, poorly researched stage of human life. This phase transpires before the union of egg with a sperm. This book offers over 200 inspiring stories on the baby's passage from heavenly worlds into the mother's womb. The stories are told by parents, gifted children, Christian saints, East Indian saints, Tibetan lamas, ancient Greek philosophers, and indigenous peoples of North America, Africa, and Australian, and more. 
$13.95PaperbackThe Indigo Children: The New Kids Have ArrivedLee Carroll & Jan ToberAn Indigo Child is a child who displays new and unusual psychological attributes that reveal a pattern of behavior generally undocumented before. This pattern has factors that suggest that parents and teachers change their treatment and upbringing of these special kids in order to achieve balance. 
$13.95PaperbackAn Indigo CelebrationLee Carroll & Jan ToberA book of stories, articles and additional insights into the Indigo child phenomenon. This book is to inspire, teach, and provide meaningful insights. 
$9.95PaperbackPractice of BrahmacharyaSwami SivanandaExplains the spiritual benefits of celibacy. 
$14.95PaperbackMudras: Yoga In Your HandsGertrud HirchiDiscover the calming power and positive effects of mudra ( finger power points) techniques. 
$18.95PaperbackUnveiling Creation: Eight is the KeyNirmal and Derek PughThis a very complete exposition of the relation between the Constitution of the Universe as seen in the Rig Veda and different aspects of physical creation as seen through the eyes of modern science. In the second half of the book, the authors present examples to help give validation to their theories from many ancient civilizations - India, Greece, China, Persia, the Mayans, and others. Those who seek to tie together Vedic Science and Modern Science will especially find fulfillment in these pages. 
$35.00CassettePlanet Meditation KitHarish JohariHow to harness the energy of the planets for good fortune, health, and well-being. Includes 5 one-hour cassettes of chanted mantras, 9 planet yantra color meditation card, and 32-page booklet 
$18.95CDMantras: A Musical Path To PeaceHenry MarshallA wonderful production whose CD, featuring chants of the Eastern Tradition, is worth the cost of the book. Nothing has the ring of truth like a true-life story of spiritual development and this one is a doozie. The author has tried many different types of personal development and we share them with him by reading his story. Review by Michael Laughrin. 
$29.95HardcoverMantras, Yantras, and Fabulous Gems: The Healing Secrets of the Ancient VedasHoward BeckmanA study of the healing effects of sacred Vedic mantras, mathematically and geometrically perfect yantras, and the use of natural gemstones as delineated in the Vedic scriptures of ancient India. Color photos. 
$20.00PaperbackAnswersMother MeeraQuestion and Answers by Mother Meera, popular woman saint currently living in Germany. 
$20.00PaperbackAnswers: Part IIMother MeeraA new book of questions & answers by Mother Meera. 
$6.95PaperbackWay to Peace, Power, and Long LifeSwami NarayananandaThis book deals with the ins and outs of Brahmacharya (celibacy) and reveals how by three-fold celibacy (in thought, word, and deed) one can attain Peace, Power, Long Life, and Bliss. 
$29.95PaperbackYantra: The Tantric Symbol of Cosmic UnityMadhu KahannaNow back in print, the best selling book on Yantras. "The yantra is the Tantric tool of ritual and meditation, the power diagram which allows man to make the spiritual journey of return to the primordial center, and ultimately to perceive the unity of self and cosmos." 
$14.95PaperbackDictionary of Sanskrit NamesIntegral Yoga InstituteA compilation of beautiful ancient Sanskrit names with their meanings, spiritual virtues, and particular aspects. Great book for name selection. 
$16.95PaperbackGreat Swan: Meetings With RamakrishnaLex HixonNow back in print. This is a new rendition of the famous "Gospels of Ramakrishna". Beautifully written, it teaches the oneness of all religions and worship of the Divine Mother. 
$12.95PaperbackOracle Of RamaDavid FrawleyThe Oracle Of Rama is perhaps the greatest oracle of India, as well as one of the simplest to use. It condenses the laws of karma into the story of Rama and his noble deeds. 
$16.95HardcoverSawai Jai Singh and His AstronomyVirendra Nath SharmaSawai Jai Singh, the statesman astronomer of 18th century India, designed astronomical instruments of masonry and stone, built observatories, and prepared a text for astronomical calculations. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series (New Edition) : GaneshChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series (New Edition) : VishnuChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series (New Edition) : ShivaChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series (New Edition) : SaraswatiChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series (New Edition) : LakshmiChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series (New Edition) : DurgaChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series (New Edition) : HanumanChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$17.95PaperbackSwami: Encounters with Modern MysticsDoug BoydI confess to be a "junky" when it comes to books written by people who have spent time with masters, saints, yogis, swamis, and gyanis. I am fascinated by the experiences these seekers encounter and by the stories about the various luminaries they meet. This book did not disappoint me at all. The first one-third of the book describes the months in 1970 when the author served as Swami Rama's personal assistant while the Swami was being studied by the doctors and researchers at the Menninger Foundation in Kansas City. The Institute people were interested in studying the Swami's physiology and brain wave functioning as he did such Yogic feats as stopping his heart, experiencing various states of consciousness, and altering body temperature etc. What makes this section of the book most interesting is that the author, Boyd, is not a devotee and is quite objective in his observations and judgments. It is really most fascinating to learn so many intimate details about a highly evolved Yogi who had been a Shankaracharya and then founded the very successful worldwide organization, The Himalayan Institute. Swami Rama was both very highly educated in Western institutions of higher learning, and an accomplished Yogi who had visited virtually all the major saints and yogis of the mid-twentieth century. Boyd later goes to India with a group from the Institute who take all their paraphernalia with them to study other Yogi's. They spend time in and around Rishikesh and their meetings and explorations are very interesting. Finally, Boyd goes back to India by himself, eventually returning to Hardwar and then Rishikesh. He is accompanied by Hridiya Sing, who acts as his guide and translator. Boyd spends some "quality time" with a number of interesting Swami's. Perhaps most interesting is the time spent with Tat Walla Baba. What sets this book apart from most of the other books I have read by "seekers" visiting holy men in India is that Boyd is not really a seeker. Instead he is an "observer". This puts a different spin on his experiences and the view one gets of the various holy men. Boyd unlike virtually all the other seekers I have read is really not looking for enlightenment or personal evolution. Instead he is trying to figure out how to make the world a better place on a more exoteric level. The book covers very interesting ground and is well written. I rate it a "must read". Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$13.00PaperbackThe Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of LifeSteven PressfieldThis book is the "real deal." The movie was pretty good, but did not do justice to greatness of the book. I don't need to give you a long review on this one, just trust me and read it. This one belongs at the top of your list. It is deep and it is subtle and it is very close to eternal truths. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$4.95PaperbackGods and Goddesses of India Series : BrahmaChaturvediOne of the best series around on Indian deities. Each book is about 100 pages. They each contain symbolism and authentic stories related to the deities, gathered from the Purunas. Well known hymns, prayers, and rituals of the deities are also included. Verses in Sanskrit and transliteration. Series consists of Ganesh, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Hanuman. 
$15.95PaperbackThe Hand of God: Thought and Images Reflecting the Spirit of the UniverseMichael Reagan, et alFounder of Lionheart Books, Reagan has produced the ideal smaller coffee-table book for the 21st century. The Hand of God combines dozens of dazzling images of starscapes and far planets captured by the Hubble telescope with reflections on the self, the stars, and the universe, from writers as various as Oscar Wilde, Albert Einstein, Annie Dillard, and Edward Taylor. To Reagan's credit, the writers selected are admirable, and the quotations from their works are well chosen, but the images alone are worth the price of admission and are as profound as the writings that surround them. Highly recommended.
$34.95PaperbackEsoteric ChristianityAnnie BesantThis will be interest to those who wish to see the connections between Christianity and Vedicknowledge. Ms. Besant was one of the leaders of the Theosophical movement of about 120 years ago. Review by Michael Laughrin. 
$12.95PaperbackEsoteric Philosophy of Love and MarriageDion FortuneReveals the hidden forces at play concerning sexuality, love, and attraction. It also reveals much of the underlying philosophy prevalent in English metaphysical groups of about 100 years ago. Review by Michael Laughrin. 
$13.95PaperbackMagus of Strovolos: The Extraordinary World of A Spiritual HealerKyriacos C. MarkidesThe true–life account of a 20th century "man of knowledge" who lived on Cyprus and performed many healings and miracles. Also many deep psychic phenomena are explained in this book. Review by Michael Laughrin. 
$14.95PaperbackThe Complete Ascension Manual for the Aquarian Age: How to Achieve Ascension in This LifetimeJoshua StoneThis title is part of the Western occult tradition. He nicely links together all major religions and tells the story of life, higher states of consciousness and enlightenment from a fresh (to most of us) perspective. Review by Michael Laughrin. 
$18.00PaperbackYogis, Destiny and the Wheel of TimeK.N. RaoA wonderful contemporary volume that has chapters on many of modern India's living treasures—her saints. Review by Michael Laughrin. 
$14.95PaperbackIntroduction to MetaphysicsMartin HeideggerMartin Heidegger’s Introduction to Metaphysics fired up my life-long quest for awakened insight; the roots of existence; and values, obligations, and responsibilities connected with living a meaningful life. Asked to read and review Introduction to Metaphysics to complete a sophomore undergraduate course in metaphysics in 1967, I spent a summer pondering every nuance and character. I was left with a consuming thirst to probe further. What Heidegger presents in abstract, Western intellectual thought, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi presents to me in a simple, lucid, accessible synthesis of Eastern and Western metaphysics. Review by Phil Tomlinson. 
$16.95HardcoverVision into InfinityBarbara A. BriggsA collection of short texts about art, consciousness, and creativity viewed from the insights of ancient Indian seers as well as famous artists. Chapters include:
Barbara is a teacher of the Trancendental Meditation (TM) Technique. 
$19.95PaperbackDance of a Rich Yogi: Liberation Through LossEd BeckleyOne day Ed had it all… millions of dollars, beautiful homes, a loving family, direct attention from his Spiritual Guru, and the respect and admiration of his hometown of Fairfield Iowa. The next day he was in a cab being driven to Federal Prison to serve time for fraud. Ed’s journey from material wealth to loss to spiritual fullness intersects various masters from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma)… and various spiritual disciplines. I most enjoyed the sections on Ed’s stay at Amma’s ashram in India… the pleasures and the hardships of being with Amma at her Indian home makes for enjoyable reading and is a peek at the reality of Ashram life. Also, the prison section was riveting. Ed’s stories of his relationships with the guards and fellow prisoners created an interesting juxtaposition between Ashram and prison life. Ed was a long time resident of Fairfield, Iowa (the US capital of the TM Movement) and during the 1980’s he founded and was head of The Beckley Group, at that time Fairfield, Iowa’s largest employer. Review by Tony Kainauskas. Strictly truthful or somewhat fictional doesn’t really matter when it comes to a good read. This book definitely qualifies as a good read. The author’s life as told here is fascinating. Mr. Beckley pulls you in with a lively, detailed account of dramatic life experiences and frames the whole thing as a cosmic unfolding preceding liberation and enlightenment. He doesn’t try to prove that the events of his life actually caused the enlightenment, just that they preceded it—smart move. The account of his approximately thirteen months in prison is particularly good reading partly because most of us have never had an experience remotely akin to it. He earns an A+ from the reader and the cosmic grader for doing his best to turn lemons into lemonade, or as his friend Satyam Nadeem said, "… onions to pearls." Review by The Literate Lady. 
$19.95PaperbackBabaji and the 18 Siddha Kriya Yoga TraditionMarshall GovindanThis is about the immortal Babaji (mentioned by Paramahamsa Yogananda and his lineage. Since the mid-80's there has been a spur of publications on Babaji. 
$39.95HardcoverMirror of Consciousness: Art, Creativity and VedaAnna BonshekAnna (a Fairfield resident) "traverses a wide range of themes pertaining to art, creativity, knowledge, and theory. Its unique perspective lies in its exposition of Vedic Science as brought to light by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and in the application of the principles of this science to preliminary analysis of the Vastusutra Upanishad. No other publication has examined art and theory with the same comprehensive vision. Though comprehensive and detailed, it will appeal to those who are curious about trends in the visual arts, the advent and impact of new technologies, and the development of collective consciousness in our time. 
$16.95PaperbackHidden Messages In WaterMasaru EmotoThis book introduces the revolutionary work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto, who has discovered that molecules of water are affected by thoughts, words, and feelings, as well as by electromagnetic fields and microwaves. His incredible photographs of the microscopic world of water make his discovery crystal-clear. Since humans and the Earth are composed mostly of water, his message is one of personal health, global environmental renewal, and a practical plan for peace that starts with each one of us. Featured in the movie "What The Bleep." 
$12.95PaperbackThat Compassionate Touch of Ma AnandamayaNarayan ChaudhuriThis book is full of miraculous stories depicting the infinite compassion of Ma, one of India's greatest female saints. 
$19.95PaperbackHindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious TraditionDavid KinsleyThis well written and researched book provides ideas, visions, symbolism, and meanings of the various manifestations of the divine feminine in the Vedic tradition. 
$12.95PaperbackJourney Within the Self: A Diary of Yogic ExperiencesDeepa KodikalThe author takes us along on a gripping adventure of her vibrant inner awakening into the spiritual unknown; visionary encounters with rishis, yogis, and deities; moments of mystical enchantment; the terror of entering nirvikalpa samadhi the first time; and riding the roller coaster of spiritual excitement into the indescribable bliss and calm of self realization. 
$16.95PaperbackLord GaneshaSat KeshavadasGanesh one of the most important deities in the Vedic pantheon. He is generally known as the remover of obstacles. This title contains stories as well as pujas to Ganesh. 
$16.00PaperbackMan's Eternal QuestParmahansa YoganandaYogananda's short and concise talks on various diverse subjects, from death and rebirth to marriage and parenting. One of the best selling books on his work. 
$15.95PaperbackMysticism of Sound and MusicHazrat Inayat KhanOne of the few books published in this country that deals on the subject of Indian sacred music. The book explores such topics as: the divinity of Indian music, the science and art of Hindu music, the manifestation of sound on the physical sphere, the influence of music upon the character of man, and the healing power of music. 
$35.00PaperbackMyths of Gods of IndiaAlain DanielouThis study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu deities as they are envisioned by Hindus themselves. 
$30.00HardcoverRagas of Northen IndiaAlain DanielouOne of the nicest features of this book is that it studies the various ragas of Indian music by the various times of the day as well as seasons of the year. An excellent study of Northern Indian Music. 
$10.00HardcoverSaundaryalahariSubrahmanya and AyyangarThis is one of the classical texts on Yantras–their uses and construction. 
$45.00HardcoverDeath Must Die: A Western Woman's Life-Long Spiritual Quest in IndiaRam AlexanderDeath Must Die gives an intimate first hand account of a courageous woman's spiritual quest in close association with several of India's greatest modern saints. Unfolding against the backdrop of Benares in the 1940's where she lived as a teacher and musician, we are given an in depth picture of her intense relationship with the extraordinary woman who becomes her guru Sri Anandamayee Ma. Atmananda as she came to be known was also closely associated with J. Krishnamurti, and a unique picture is given of him here in comparison with his peers and contemporaries within India. In her almost obsessive desire to understand J.K., as she calls him, she was driven ever deeper into the heart of Indian spirituality, encountering Sri Ramana Maharshi as well as other outstanding Indian sages before ultimately coming to the feet of Anandamayee Ma. 
$14.00PaperbackA Fortune-Teller Told MeTiziano TerzaniThis is a very unique book. The author is Italian born, but he has spent most of his adult life in China and Southeast Asia. He is, by trade, a journalist. He combines the observational powers and cynicism endemic to his profession. He is also an excellent storyteller. In 1973 the author came across a fortune-teller who told him that he must avoid flying in the year 1993, or he would die. Terzani was skeptical, but as 1993 approached he decided that not flying for a year might be a good idea. Ignoring the possibility of death, the attractiveness of traveling by ship, train, auto, etc. might be both interesting and rewarding. In his words, it turned out to be "one of the most extraordinary years I have ever spent". He visited Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. His observations and experiences developed into a wonderful travel book that most people would certainly enjoy. His observations about people and cultures are first rate. His side trips to visit soothsayers or fortune-tellers add a very fascinating dimension to what would be an excellent read without this little bit of spice. I learned a tremendous amount about Asia and would recommend this book to other armchair travelers who want to see a very interesting part of the world from a very unique perspective. I rate this book very highly and found in very engrossing and easy to read. Review by Len Oppenheim If you like Asia, astrology, traveling, adventure, or just plain old weirdness… you will love this book. I guarantee it. This is one of the best books about fortune telling (and I am a professional astrologer) and travel that I have ever come across hellip; and I own over 150 astrology books and I have read many true-life travelogues. Buy it—you will like it. Review by Michael Laughrin. Warned by a Hong Kong fortune-teller not to risk flying for an entire year, Tiziano Terzani—a vastly experienced Asia correspondent—took what he called "the first step into an unknown world… It turned out to be one of the most extraordinary years I have ever spent: I was marked for death, and instead I was reborn." Traveling by foot, boat, bus, car, and train, he visited Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Mongolia, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. Geography expanded under his feet. He consulted soothsayers, sorcerers, and shamans and received much advice—some wise, some otherwise—about his future. With time to think, he learned to understand, respect, and fear for older ways of life and beliefs now threatened by the crasser forms of Western modernity. He rediscovered a place he had been reporting on for decades. And reinvigorated himself in the process. 
$15.00PaperbackMandala: Journey to the CenterBailey CunninghamOur latest book dealing with mandalas (visual mantras) shows the history and usage of the mandala in both Eastern and Western traditions. It has over 400 breathtaking photographs and is one of the most comprehensive books dealing with this subject I have seen since Yantra, by Madhu Khanna. Review by Tony Kainauskas. 
$19.95PaperbackReflections on the Nature of GodMichael ReaganPhotography of the Universe and our planet Earth that showcases the divine in its myriad forms which includes quotes from spiritual scriptures that cause the mind to stop and ponder the wonder of divinity. The photos are amazing and the quotes run the full spectrum from The Yoga Vasitha to the poetry of Rumi and the transcendental wisdom of Thoreau. 
$12.95PaperbackHoly Cow: An Indian AdventureSarah MacDonaldFor someone who has never been to India, I sure have read a lot of books about India. Most of them have a certain message that they are trying to get across: how spiritual India is, how crowded India is, how insane India is., but most of them miss the mark in 3 dimensionality. Holy Cow is an irreverent, complaining but ultimately uplifting true life story of a woman who spent 1 year in India – hating it at first but loving it at the end. For some strange reason I loved this book but then again I love spicy food and this book is both in you face, tender and transcendental all at the same time ( and is cheaper than a round trip ticket to India) Review by Michael Laughrin. Before my first trip to India a good friend who had been there a number of times told me what to expect. He said: “India is a country that went on an acid trip and never quite came all the way back.” After my first visit to India I knew he had given me a perfect description. The cover of Holy Cow has a psychedelic look and feel to it. The book captures the uniqueness of India, from its psychedelic ambience to the upside down and chaotic nature of the various aspects of Indian society. Whether you have been to India, are contemplating going to India, or would never set foot in India this is a book for you! The author, Sarah Macdonald is a 30 something Australian lady who moves to Delhi to live with her boyfriend who works for an Australian TV network. Sarah really experiences modern India on many levels. She is perceptive and cynical enough to be extremely entertaining. Not your typical “seeker” Sarah still manages to explore all the great religions in India. She explores and encounters Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Parsis and even Sufis. Her explorations are both entertaining and enlightening, not to mention often hilarious. She does a great job of catching the unique aspects of modern India and its changing social mores, with the traditions that bind it to its past. If you like truth and honesty and a refreshing view written with great skill and obvious joy you will thoroughly enjoy this book. My wife, Dena, and I, have very different tastes in reading. This is a book we both enjoyed immensely. This means it is likely to appeal to almost everyone. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$14.95PaperMystics, Magicians and Medicine People: Tales of a WandererDoug BoydThis is the second book I have had the pleasure of reading this year by Doug Boyd. (I highly recommend the other, Swami I reviewed earlier.) Boyd is a very unique writer/seeker/commentator. He seems to be more objective and less married to point of view than others I have read. This book consists of what the author calls seven “scenes”. Each is a story about an encounter over time with one or more people the author spends time with and gets to know. The scenes are eclectic. The personalities are cross-cultural—Korean, Japanese, Native American, and Caucasian. Each scene or personality is complete in its own fullness. Yet when woven together the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts. Each of these scenes deals with a person who has mystical or magical powers or attributes, and this certainly adds to the interest and appeal, but the message in much deeper and more transcendent. I don’t usually quote from the cover of a book, but in this case I am compelled to break my rule: “This book opens the heart, enlivens the senses, and cleanses the mind.” Mathew Fox This is book is low key and understated but has had a very profound effect upon my attitudes and me. It has helped me to transcend a number of the deepest paradoxes of life and its meaning and how we ought to act. I leave you with the very profound observation made by Spotted Fawn, a Native American who explains to the author why she stepped in to stop her kitten from killing a baby frog, when the author asked her why she was getting in the way of the kittens natural instinct. She said: “When we’re here we’re part of the picture.” 
$14.00PaperbackThe Holographic UniverseMichael TalbotI can’t believe this book was published 13 years ago and no one, until recently, told me to read it. I think this is one of the best and most significant books I have ever read. Granted, I have an interest in physics, the mind, paranormal abilities, and of course the nature of reality or consciousness, but this book is so well-written and contains so much research and leading edge theories that I believe anyone and everyone who would read this book would love it almost as much as I did. Michael Talbot, the author, combines personal experience as someone who has paranormal or psychic abilities with a deep knowledge of the latest thinking of physicists. On top of this he has done an incredible job of gathering data and compiling resources about the paranormal abilities of the mind that should convince even the most skeptical reader that reality is much more complex than most materialists would care to admit. His research is well footnoted and has provided me with a number of books or articles I am looking forward to reading. I couldn’t put this book down. I found it very thrilling and inspiring. Although I don’t necessarily agree with all of the author’s suggestions and/or conclusions about this being a holographic universe, it is certainly something worth thinking about. More importantly his thorough and scientific treatment and fantastic documentation of such things as psychic phenomena, out of body experiences, and near death experiences are thrilling and introduce us on very subtle and deep levels to the really important issues about the nature of life and/or the purpose or meaning of life. I am definitely adding this book to my "Top-ten" list of the best and most important books I have ever read. I can't wait to read some of his other books! Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$11.00PaperbackA Year to Live: How to Live This Year as if it Were Your LastStephen LevineIn his new book, Stephen Levine, author of the perennial best-seller Who Dies? teaches us how to live each moment, each hour, each day mindfully—as if it were all that was left. On his deathbed, Socrates exhorted his followers to practice dying as the highest form of wisdom. Levine decided to live this way himself for a whole year, and now he shares with us how such immediacy radically changes our view of the world and forces us to examine our priorities. Most of us go to extraordinary lengths to ignore, laugh off, or deny the fact that we are going to die, but preparing for death is one of the most rational and rewarding acts of a lifetime. It is an exercise that gives us the opportunity to deal with unfinished business and enter into a new and vibrant relationship with life. Levine provides us with a year-long program of intensely practical strategies and powerful guided meditations to help with this work, so that whenever the ultimate moment does arrive for each of us, we will not feel that it has come too soon. 
$175.00PaperbackHuman Physiology: Expression of Veda and the Vedic LiteratureTony Nader, M.D., Ph.D.
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