“Every great adventure is fueled by rest,” teaches Jeff Foster. “And for your journey ahead, you’ll need all of your resources.”The Way of Rest brings readers the latest book from this beloved voice f
An anthology of 36 astonishing personal stories and essays from some of America’s best writers that first appeared in Portland Magazine, “the best university magazine in America” (Newsweek).
Contemplative experience is central to Hindu yoga traditions, Buddhist meditation practices, and Catholic mystical theology, and, despite doctrinal differences, it expresses itself in suggestively sim
In his long life as naval historian, ambassador, environmentalist and author, James George has known a number of remarkable people and has lived in some of the world’s most interesting countries. The
In the Roman and Byzantine Near East, the holy fool emerged in Christianity as a way of describing individuals whose apparent madness allowed them to achieve a higher level of spirituality. Insanity a
Comparative religious insights into the meaning of vocation in today's world The concept of "vocation" or "calling" is a distinctively Christian concern, grounded in the long-held belief that we find
First published in the 1930s, this remarkable book skillfully interweaves the teachings of two great religious figures: Jesus and Krishna. Identifying a common current running through both Christianit
A breathtaking exploration of divine love in Christianity, Islam and Hinduism—and the writings of leading mystics from these traditions—culminating in a glorious universal path of love that is illumin
Stress is a part of modern life—discover how to use it to grow spiritually, emotionally and psychologically."Stress takes life and gives life.... It can propel us forward into new opportunities but ca
Find peace, connection and heartfelt joy in everyday life."[This book] doesn't come at me as a self-help list of things I ought to be doing, adding to my full life, but focuses me on my own path. Each
Conventional coping strategies can be pushed to their limits when people find themselves in situations of suffering, illness, and dying. Moved beyond their everyday consciousness, individuals often ha
This guide to spiritual empowerment provides a spiritual approach to the psychology of everyday living by offering practical strategies and step-by-step methods for clearing out negative psychic energ
An essential feature of religious experience across many cultures is the intuitive feeling of God's presence. More than any rituals or doctrines, it is this experience that anchors religious faith, ye
Why is the reason for God also the reason for no religion?What can one person do to increase awareness and understanding?What is behind religious conflict today?Disillusioned with organized religion,
Have you ever felt like you're living out a script written for you by others-in your work, your relationships, or spirituality? "To break through the norms we've been conditioned to believe i
Scholars of philosophy and Greek language and literature present a wide ranging account of the Platonist theory and practice of prayer, from Plato himself through the Middle Platonic period down to Pr
