A guide to Jnana Yoga--the Way of Silent Knowledge--by direct contemplation of the Unchangeable• Shows that everything in one’s body, personality, thoughts, memories, and experiences has form and is changeable and, thus, is neither essential nor eternal• Identifies the witnessing consciousness within--all that remains when the ephemeral is eliminated--as the real Self, the one and only unchanging eternal BeingIn The Yoga of Truth, Peter Marchand, through a ...

A guide to changing negative emotions and promoting happiness using traditional Tantric and Ayurvedic practices• Details the 9 Rasas that represent our basic emotions• Offers emotional fasting exercises and daily routines for emotional well-being• Shows how Rasa Sadhana can be integrated with other yoga practices• Based on the teachings of Harish JohariRasas are the essence of our emotions that exist in both the body and the mind. The Tantric traditi...

Experience profound spiritual growth as deeply human struggles forge extraordinary faith in these religious biographies. Perfect for a morning commute or quiet reflection, this uplifting journey strips away stained-glass perfection to reveal real people facing agonizing doubt, fear, and public crises. You will see how ordinary, flawed decisions transform into radical paths of love.Whether you are a busy parent seeking purpose, a professional navigating ambiguity, or a soul needing ...

Rarely visited by outsiders, the ranchers of the Sierra de la Giganta in Baja California Sur live much as their ancestors have for the past two centuries. They raise goats and cattle and grow a magnificent variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. In this book a gifted photojournalist introduces us to individual ranchers and their families and describes their traditional practices and the ways they have adapted to twenty-first-century challenges and technological advances.Marchan...

When Richard Nixon signed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971, eighty million acres were flagged as possible national park land. Field expeditions were tasked with recording what was contained in these vast acres. Under this decree, five men were sent into the sprawling, roadless interior of Alaska, unsure of what they’d encounter and ultimately responsible for the fate of four thousand pristine acres.Life and Times of a Big River follows Peter J. Marchand and h...

Not only was Lama Yeshe one of the most beloved Tibetan Buddhist masters of the late twentieth century, he was also a remarkably effective teacher and communicator. In Becoming the Compassion Buddha, just as he did with his bestselling Introduction to Tantra, he once again demonstrates his extraordinary ability to present practices that once were considered arcane or hidden in a way that is clear and understandable to the general reader.In these pages, Lama Yeshe ...

"The practice of purification is one of the most important solutions to life's problems." - Lama Zopa RinpocheCommon to all four traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, the practice of Vajrasattva is used to purify negative karma, illness, and obstacles to spiritual development. Lama Yeshe, the inspirational teacher who strongly influenced the development of Buddhism in the West, found that the practice of Vajrasattva brought dramatic results for his Western students. Becoming Vajrasat...

What is tantra? Who is qualified to practice it? How should it be practiced? What are the results? According to Buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. And according to the tantric teachings of Buddhism, this remarkable transformation can be realized very quickly if we utilize all aspects of our human energy - especially the energy of our desires.Introduction to Tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is...

Dispelling the Illusions of Aging and Dying: A Discourse from the Ascended Master ST. GERMAIN The two greatest fears that human beings possess are the fears of aging and dying – and that is exactly what holds you in the grip of the process of aging and dying. This book helps you to realize that every fear you have is illusory. When you move beyond the five senses you can see these illusions for yourself. If you choose to follow the suggestions offered by the Ascended Master St. Germain and...

Internationally renowned and bestselling author Donna Farhi moves yoga practice beyond the mat into our everyday lives, restoring the tradition's intended function as a complete, practical philosophy for daily living.Expanding upon the teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the core text of the yoga tradition, Donna Farhi describes yoga's transforming power as a complete life practice, far beyond its common reduction to mere exercise routine or stress management. This is the philoso...

**A lead science writer for The New York Times—and lifelong yoga practitioner—examines centuries of history and research to scrutinize the claims made about yoga for health, fitness, emotional wellbeing, sex, weight loss, healing, and creativity. He reveals what is real and what is illusory, in the process exposing moves that can harm or even kill. A New York Times bestseller.The Science of Yoga draws on more than a century of painstaking researc...

Drawing on his extensive experience as a coach and world champion athlete, bestselling author Dan Millman reveals a path to success not only in sports but in any life endeavor that requires training and the integration of the body and mind — from golf and tennis to playing the piano. Body Mind Mastery is a revised and updated edition of Millman’s classic The Inner Athlete and includes a brand new Peaceful Warrior warmup, with photos and instructions on creating a daily exercise routine fro...