Direct Teaching

All ancient and indigenous peoples insisted their knowledge of plant medicines came from the plants themselves and not through trial-and-error experimentation. Less well known is that many Western peoples made this same assertion. There are, in fact, two modes of cognition available to all human beings - the brain-based linear and the heart-based holistic. The heart-centered mode of perception can be exceptionally accurate and detailed....

Prepare to be transported into the mesmerizing realm of extraterrestrial wisdom and cosmic revelations! In this electrifying compilation, delve deep into the enigmatic world of Bashar—an otherworldly being hailing from the vibrant realms of Essassani. Uncover the profound insights and higher vibrational truths that illuminate his existence as an extraterrestrial messenger, shedding light on the mysteries of today's UFO sightings and the ancient tale of Atlantis. Embark on a journey through the cosmos as you explore the striking parallels between Bashar's teachings and the timeless ...

In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipatthanas) are "the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha (suffering) and discontent, for acquiring the true method, for the...

In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipat­t­hana) are "the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha (suffering) and discontent, for acquiring the true method, for the...

Explore the many dimensions of awakened consciousness under the guidance of respected spiritual teacher Adyashanti What does “awakening” mean to you? Perhaps it's about disconnecting from day-to-day concerns and living apart from the stresses of the world. Maybe you think awakening is about...

At sixteen, a boy in southern India lay down and asked himself what would remain if his body died. Twenty minutes later, he understood something that changed him permanently and that he would spend the next fifty-four years pointing others toward. His name was Ramana Maharshi. His teaching rests on a single question: Who am I? The question is not meant to produce an answer. It is meant to turn attention away from every object of experience and back toward the awareness in which experience appears. This is a practice guide, not a biography. By page fifteen, you are practicing. The teaching ...

Things are not what they seem to be. Nor are they otherwise. –Lama Surya Das You don’t need to spend a lifetime purifying and perfecting yourself in order to touch the bliss of enlightenment. Your essential state of being is already one of pure awareness and incorruptible, innate wakefulness...

The Final Volume in Joseph Goldstein’s Satipatthana Sutta Series In the words of the Buddha, the four foundations of mindfulness (the four satipatthanas) are “the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha...

Discover how Zen Buddhist philosophy transforms the anxiety of modern life into a grounded path of everyday mindfulness. Instead of treating spiritual practice as a distant, mystical escape, this pragmatic guide shows you how to meet daily chaos with calm, open awareness. Whether you are...

What if the answer you are looking for is not hidden behind a door—but behind the way you keep looking? For centuries, The Gateless Gate has stood as one of Zen’s most famous, difficult, and fascinating texts. Its forty-eight koans have puzzled monks, awakened seekers, irritated scholars, and humbled readers who thought they could solve Zen the way they might solve a riddle. A monk asks whether a dog has Buddha-nature. A master answers with one word: Mu. A teacher raises a finger. A gate appears with no gate to pass through. Again and again, the mind reaches for a clear answer—and ...

Sri Siddharameshwar Maharaj – The Masters of the One Non-Duality Series Line Vedanta Volume I The Way of the Ant and the Way of the Bird What remains when a spiritual master does not seek disciples, does not build institutions, does not claim to teach—yet profoundly transforms the lives of those who meet him? This book is the first volume in the Masters of the One series, dedicated to the great realized beings of the non-dual tradition. It begins with a silent yet radiant figure: Sri Siddharameshwar Maharaj, guru of Nisargadatta and one of the most essential voices of Advaita Vedānta ...

The Inspired Hybrid Classroom is a comprehensive guide to unlocking the potential of hybrid learning. Written by experts from academia and industry, it explores the design of hybrid courses, emphasizing learner-centric approaches and promoting equity. The book examines the evolving role of hybrid education in career development amid automation, the need for agile university structures, and optimizing synchronous teaching. Through case studies, including those from Arizona State University and a women's entrepreneurship program, it offers practical insights into blending online and in-person...

The world is louder than ever. Your mind doesn’t have to be. Discover the "demolition kit for the ego" and master the ancient art of waking up. We are drowning in data but starving for wisdom. We seek peace in apps and hacks, yet the internal chatter remains. What if the cure wasn't something new, but a 1,500-year-old "spiritual sword" designed to cut through the noise of the modern mind? In ZEN Summarized, author Devon Kade and The Sum It Collective provide the ultimate guide to the "minimalist" tradition of the religious world. Using a mile-wide, inch-deep approach, this book hacks the ...

Finally, a book that confronts the challenges filmmakers of all types of films face when bringing their vision to the screen. Emmy-nominated director and multi-hyphenate filmmaker Christopher Folkens (www.mysticfilms.com) provides an in-depth look at the personal journey necessary for any filmmaker to take on their debut film (or really any creative project for that matter).