A spiritual maverick details his personal and philosophical intersections with the legendary writer and monk Thomas Merton, revealing a new dimension to Merton's thought.
A tour of the Far East, narrated by the world’s preeminent mythologist
A radical reinterpretation of Christianity by one of the 20th century’s leading philosophers
The Bhagavad Gita has been called India's greatest contribution to the world. In these pages, Jack Hawley makes its wisdom clear to Western seekers.
Spiritual maverick Matthew Fox offers a wide-ranging collection of quotations from Christianity’s greatest mystics and prophets.
The correspondence of a one-of-a-kind spiritual maverick who continues to influence thinkers of all stripes
Standout correspondence spanning the famed mythologist’s entire career
A Zen priest and punk blogger brings a thirteenth-century classic of Buddhist philosophy to life in modern, understandable language
The forgotten pagan origins of Christianity’s most emblematic celebration
In this compilation of controversial lectures that Watts delivered at American universities throughout the sixties, he challenges readers to reevaluate Western culture's most hallowed constructs. Watts treads the familiar ground of interpreting Eastern traditions, but he also covers new territory, exploring the counterculture's basis in the ancient tribal and shamanic cultures of Asia, Siberia, and the Americas.
An acclaimed writer takes readers on a rollicking yet profound tour of an unlikely spiritual hub
Karen Maezen Miller compellingly reveals the happiness at the bottom of the laundry basket, the love in the kitchen sink, and the peace possible in one’s own backyard.
This book is a powerful portrait of one of the most beloved women of all time, told in her own words through a blend of daily life experiences, prayers, and spiritual wisdom.
In these pages, mythologist Joseph Campbell explores the Space Age, positing that the laws of outer space are within us as well, and that a new mythology awaits our discovery.
A punk rocker turned Zen priest gives a modern take on an 800-year-old Buddhist classic
A psychological investigation of spiritual awakenings past and present uncovers hidden similarities in religious traditions
In Let There Be Light, Howard Smith, a research astrophysicist and traditionally observant Jew, explores how modern scientific understandings of the cosmos complement Judaism's ancient mystical theology, the Kabbalah.
The untimely death of a childhood friend sparks heartfelt, quirky reflections on the Zen way of life and death
A provocative exploration of how Western philosophy and Eastern spirituality intersect
The groundbreaking third book by Alan Watts, originally published in 1940 and out of print for years
The story of a miraculous healing, told by a Tibetan lama and survivor of torture
Meditations with Teresa of Avila invites you to explore the depths of your inner being by following the pathway of the beloved mystic Teresa of Avila.
Contemporary religious maverick Matthew Fox relates the radical ideas of Meister Eckhart, a 13th-century religious maverick, to our tumultuous times.
With lively exercises and inspiring real-world examples, this book will help you neutralize suffering and step onto the path of a radically liberating self-understanding.
An exploration of interspirituality, which draws on the mystical core of the world's great religious traditions to form a new understanding of what it means to be spiritual. With a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Writings on myth, culture, art, and history by one of the 20th century’s greatest mythologists
Joseph Campbell explores the core philosophies and mythologies of the East, comparing them through vivid examples and stories to each other and to those of the West.
A commemorative edition of a revealing and inspiring collection of Mother Teresa’s personal thoughts on love, prayer, forgiveness, service, Jesus, and much more
A revealing and inspiring collection of Mother Teresa's personal thoughts on love, prayer, forgiveness, service, Jesus, and much more
The third volume in Campbell’s monumental four-volume series, The Masks of God, traces the mythological underpinnings of Western religion
The legendary exploration of Eastern mythology, and its evolution into the distinctive religions of Egypt, India, China, and Japan
A reader-friendly guide to Zen Buddhist ethics for modern times
Explore the power of myth as humanity first discovered it.
This book is an invaluable introduction to the scriptural treasures of ancient India and a priceless resource for inspiration, illumination, and guidance.
With his one-of-a-kind blend of autobiography, pop culture, and plainspoken Buddhism, Brad Warner explores an A-to-Z of sexual topics.
Illuminating Zen master Dogen's enigmatic teachings in clear language, Brad Warner intertwines sharp philosophical musings on sex, evil, anger, meditation, enlightenment, death, God, sin, and happiness with an exploration of the power and the pain of the punk rock ethos.
Brad Warner offers a profoundly engaging and idiosyncratic take on the ineffable power of the “ground of all being.”
Here Joseph Campbell explores Judeo-Christian symbols and metaphors (and their misinterpretations) with his characteristic conversational warmth and accessible scholarship.
Myths of light and darkness, good and evil, and the mystical unity that binds opposites together into a transcendent whole
Noted authority on Eastern thought Alan Watts offers an accessible overview of the concepts of Tao and gives us guidance in experiencing it for ourselves.
Alan Watts gives us this excellent introduction to Zen, looking at its religious roots, its influence on Eastern and Western thought, and different approaches to Zen meditation.
Makes a 500-year-old wisdom tradition accessible to contemporary readers seeking daily insight and guidance on life
Brad Warner shatters expectations, revealing that Buddhism isn’t some esoteric pie-in-the-sky ultimate solution but an exceptionally practical way to deal with whatever life dishes out.
A brisk overview of the philosophical foundations of Zen, written by a famous interpreter of eastern philosophy
