True Enlightenment

For thousands of years, even before recorded history, shamans and others have sought understanding of the so-called spiritual world. Once writing was invented, then the narratives started about what people thought Enlightenment was and what it represented. In all cases it has been perceived to be something spiritual. What True Enlightenment presents is an alternative explanation to all these spiritual quests by informing the reader that the road to Enlightenment is not about spirituality and mysticism, but instead relates to a psychological process to prepare one for a direct interface with...

From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. In Why Buddhism Is True, Wright leads listeners on a journey through psychology, philosophy, and a great many silent retreats to show how and why meditation can serve as the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age.

Is the world really falling apart? Is the ideal of progress obsolete? In this elegant assessment of the human condition in the third millennium, cognitive scientist and public intellectual Steven Pinker urges us to step back from the gory headlines and prophecies of doom, which play to our psychological biases. Instead, follow the data: Pinker shows that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise, not just in the West but worldwide.

In the summer of 1989 Eric Bullard took a month off from his job as Vice-President in charge of sales and marketing for the family publishing company and returned to the Hindu ashram where he had lived and studied for three years. It was supposed to be a vacation, a sort of rest before the heavy Christmas season's workload. But what he found there and the resulting years of uncertainty, mystery and finally great magic will leave readers on the edge of their seats, questioning their own perceptions of reality. Sometimes shocking, sometimes humorous, always on the edge, "The Ashram" is a true...

From a spiritual master unlike any, a spiritual masterpiece like no other. AUTHOR, TEACHER AND SPIRITUAL MASTER Jed McKenna tells it like it's never been told before. A true American original, Jed succeeds where countless others have failed by reducing this highest of attainments — Spiritual Enlightenment — to the simplest of terms. Effectively demystifying the mystical, Jed astonishes the reader not by adding to the world's collected spiritual wisdom, but by taking the spirituality out of spiritual enlightenment. Never before has this elusive topic been treated in so engaging and ...

Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects.

What if you could cultivate the mind of a bodhisattva -- one who has dedicated one's life to the benefit of others? According to Pema Chödrön, best-selling author and American-born Buddhist nun, you can. On Bodhisattva Mind, she examines sheshin, or "guarding alertness", and the other qualities of mind we need to develop on the path to enlightenment.

Enlightenment is elusive, but he plans on finding it. David and his monastic friend Bradley accept a mysterious invitation to Nepal, but soon find themselves faced with an immense task: navigate the chaotic streets of Kathmandu and the perilous Himalayan peaks in pursuit of profound truth. Following the sage wisdom of a local spiritual teacher and a Tibetan Lama as their guides, the two friends must face their shadows or leave empty handed.

“What is meditation? Pure fascination with this moment, exactly as it is”. Jeff Foster, a survivor of suicidal depression and now a popular spiritual teacher, invites us to discover the “life-saving” inner sanctuary of true meditation. He re-envisions meditation as a vast non-dual field of Presence, accessible to all of us in each and every moment of our lives; an effortless place where we can be our authentic selves—imperfections, doubts, fears, exhaustion and all. Meditation does not involve zoning out, numbing ourselves to the pain of living or trying to become spiritually ...

The Diamond in Your Pocket, the first major book release from Gangaji, describes our never-ending search to find fulfillment, which, paradoxically, is already present if we will only stop long enough to discover its true source.

Spiritual Enlightenment is an insightful and actionable guidebook directing you on a journey to greater personal awakening, enlightenment, discovering your true self, and spiritual liberation. If you’ve been soul searching, looking to find a deeper meaning to life, or even struggling with ordinary, everyday life due to the pressures of the modern world, this book will introduce you to simple and effective practices to gain deeper insight into how you live your life. This book is a complete one-stop guide for all spiritual seekers—you need to look no further. To find spiritual growth, ...

This magisterial history - sure to become the definitive work on the subject - recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.

Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits—torn between their commitment to religion and their desire to explore the world beyond their small Baptist community. It is two romantic relationships that will rend their friendship, and in the wake of this rupture, Thomas develops an obsession with a vanished nineteenth-century astronomer said to haunt a nearby manor, and Grace flees Aldleigh entirely for London.

The Enlightenment: An Idea and Its History provides a critical historical analysis of the Enlightenment in England, Scotland, France, Germany, and the United States from c. 1650 to the present. It argues that the degree of commonality between social and intellectual movements in each—and, more broadly, between the five societies—has been overstated for polemical purposes. Clark shows that the concept of 'the Enlightenment' was not widely adopted in those societies until the mid-twentieth century; indeed, that it was unknown in the eighteenth.

Once an atheist, now a clairvoyant medium. Follow one man’s extreme transformation in this multifaceted memoir, which brings you through a life filled with trauma, death, denial, personal development, paranormal experiences, mediumship, spiritual gifts, true love, and triumph in his ultimate search for enlightenment.

This course is not to be treated as a novel and listened to in a week or a few weeks. Each lesson should be heard and heard again until it becomes second nature, only then should you move onto the next lesson. If you fail it is not the fault of the author or the course, it is your fault for not applying and utilizing the exercise and directions in each lesson. The author spent over 25 years and interviewed over 16,000 in the development of this course. You will not find even a semblance of this focus and determination in today's world.

Awakening to our nondual nature doesn’t require years of effort, exiting everyday life, or traversing a complex path. It is available here and now. Since having a profound realization in 2004, the author has immersed himself in Zen, Dzogchen, Mahamudra, Christian Mysticism, Taoism, and Advaita Vedanta. The key insight that was learned is that when we seek nondual awareness through sheer force, that becomes the obstruction to its realization. This book offers a simple yet crucial shift—a way to turn the energy of seeking into direct recognition. We’ll discover that the ultimate ground ...

The 'Easiest' Path to Discover Your Highest Self Do you often feel small and insignificant? Do you suffer from stress, frustration, and anxiety over your career, relationships, or health? Do you sometimes feel in the doldrums, inertia, and confusion regardless how much money, fame, or intellect you may have? The major reason you feel that way is this: You do not know who you really are. Positive thinking, the law of attraction, or mindfulness is very helpful, yet these activities rarely provide enough voltage for you to completely transform yourself. To reclaim your true essence and find ...

In a world consumed by material pursuits, many find themselves lost, disconnected, and yearning for something deeper. We chase success, accumulate wealth, and build careers, but still feel an emptiness that cannot be filled. The Seeker's Path is a guide to rediscovering the true essence of who you are—a spiritual being on a human journey—and reconnecting with your soul's purpose. Most of us begin life with infinite curiosity and potential, but somewhere along the way, we’re taught to measure our worth by external achievements. We’ve been told to prioritize grades over growth, ...

FROM CHAINS TO ROSES The Unforgettable Story of Josephine Bakhita Some are born into darkness only to become bearers of the most extraordinary light... Snatched from her village in a violent raid, nine-year-old Bakhita is thrust into a living nightmare. Her identity stripped away, her body carved with 144 brutal scars, she is sold from master to master across the merciless deserts of Sudan. They call her "fortunate one" in cruel mockery, never suspecting the indomitable fire that burns behind her eyes. In this electrifying, heart-pounding novel, Mirella Patzer throws readers into the savage...