Religious Mind

More than seven million copies sold! In this updated edition of #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer’s Battlefield of the Mind, you’ll learn to do battle with your fears and worries and recover a life of peace and joy. Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, and feelings of...

The Devil has kept a diary. Now, you hold it in your hands. What if every thought, every whisper, every scheme of Lucifer himself was written down? Diary of the Devil: From the Mind of Lucifer is a chilling, unfiltered descent into the mind of the Adversary—an ancient, cunning, and charismatic figure whose words drip with wit, venom, and unsettling truth. Told in the Devil’s own voice, this book is no ordinary journal. It is a tapestry of confession, corruption, and philosophy. With each entry, Lucifer reflects on humanity’s obsessions—politics, war, religion, technology, lust, ...

Based on the original Zen teachings, this beautiful book offers a life-changing perspective on life itself. Bestselling author of many transformational books, Om Swami shares with you the art of happiness with plenty of humour, stories and wisdom as he takes you on a journey from being mind full to mindful.

In Of Peace of Mind, the Roman philosopher Seneca explores one of humanity's most enduring concerns: how to achieve inner calm amid the distractions, ambitions and anxieties of everyday life. Drawing on the principles of Stoicism, Seneca shows how self-knowledge, moderation and purposeful action can free us from worry and help us live with greater confidence and serenity.

Changing Our Mind has helped thousands of families and congregations carefully and compassionately rethink traditional religious teachings about full LGBTQ inclusion. With growing scientific evidence, our wider society has taken big steps, but too many religious families and communities have not kept up. Dr. David Gushee offers a powerful, inspiring message of hope and healing by helping Christians to return to Bible study, prayer, and reflection in a way that creates a vision for a more inclusive church.

Osho responds here to a question relating to meditation, a space of "no-mind": "...meditation covers a very long pilgrimage. When I say 'meditation is witnessing', it is the beginning of meditation. And when I say 'meditation is no-mind', it is the completion of the pilgrimage. Witnessing is the beginning, and no-mind is the fulfillment. Witnessing is the method to reach the no-mind. Naturally you will feel witnessing is easier. It is close to you. But witnessing is only like seeds, and then is the long waiting period."

What if consciousness is not a machine inside the brain, but a living stream moving through reality? William James changed the modern study of mind by refusing to reduce consciousness to dead mechanism. For James, the mind was not a chain of isolated thoughts, a passive mirror of the world, or an illusion produced by the body. It was active, flowing, embodied, emotional, selective, and deeply personal. William James and the Stream of Consciousness explores one of the most important thinkers in modern psychology and philosophy. James gave us the famous image of consciousness as a stream, but...

In this book, The Queering of the American Child, Logan Lancing and James Lindsay explain what Queer Theory is, where it comes from, how it got into schools, and what it's doing to children nationwide. The cult of Queer Theory preys on children, and it must be understood if we are ever to stop the madness.

This book introduces a new method to pray the Rosary that helps the person praying stay focused on the lives of Jesus and Mary. The method takes short phrases from Sacred Scripture and Church writings and inserts them into the Hail Mary/Holy Mary sequence. This keeps the mind from wandering and/or brings it back if it does wander. The author recounts his difficulties praying the Rosary before this method and how the method resolved them. Testimonials: “In A Rosary for Religious and Restless Minds, Dr. Stephen Rouhana narrates his journey into a deeper appreciation of the Rosary as a ...

You understand all the spiritual answers by now. And none of them have made you less afraid. It is a few minutes past two in the morning, and you are awake again. Not because you haven't read the books. You have read the books. You can explain impermanence at a dinner party. You know what the Buddhists mean by attachment and what your therapist means by catastrophizing. And still the mind runs its nightly inventory, and still the fear hums under everything, and somewhere along the way you drew the quiet conclusion that something in you must be broken beyond the reach of books. This book was...

In the 17th century, a renowned Japanese monk and Zen master named Takuan Soho penned a collection of profound treatises, unraveling the essence of Buddhist philosophy with eloquence and simplicity. This captivating book unites three of his most significant essays: The Mysterious Record of Immovable Wisdom, The Clear Sound of Jewels, and Chronicles of the Taia Sword. Through his translucent prose, Soho unveils the enigmatic nature of existence, illuminates the path to personal perfection, and unveils the foundational principles that underpin our very being.

Battlefield of the Mind for Teens equips a new audience desperately in need of guidance with a means of winning the war raging inside them, from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Joyce Meyer—made teen-friendly with contemporary language. Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, and...

The definitive history of Iran, from the ancient Persian empires to today. “Michael Axworthy’s deft untangling of the country’s history, from the advent of Zoroastrianism to the 1979 revolution, is a stunning achievement.” -Guardian Iran is a land of contradictions. It is an Islamic...

Feeling trapped by unwanted thoughts and emotions can seem an inevitable part of life. But Eknath Easwaran, who taught meditation for 40 years, teaches us a way to break free. Just as a fitness routine can create a strong, supple body, spiritual disciplines can shape a secure personality and a resilient, loving mind. Easwaran takes the timeless teachings of the Buddha and other mystics and tells how we can train the mind not just during meditation but throughout the day.

Beyond Thoughts is a poetry collection that explores the root cause of anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, negative thinking, and emotional suffering to help you heal. This book will take you on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, self-love, happiness, hope, and deep healing to help you find inner peace in a simple yet profound way.

What makes ordinary people surrender everything to dangerous leaders? Why do intelligent followers remain loyal even when abuse, manipulation, and fear become impossible to ignore? And why do cults continue emerging in the modern world despite decades of public warnings and infamous tragedies? Dangerous Cult Leaders explores the chilling true stories behind some of history’s most manipulative and destructive movements. From apocalyptic prophets and extremist communes to modern online influence networks and psychological control systems, this gripping nonfiction book examines how ...

If you put aside what you think you know about Jesus and approach the Gospels as though for the first time, something remarkable happens: Jesus emerges as a teacher of the transformation of consciousness. Cynthia Bourgeault is a masterful guide to Jesus' vision and to the traditional contemplative practices you can use to experience the heart of his teachings for yourself.

In 2012, Mormon General Authority Marlin K. Jensen acknowledged that members are leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "in droves". Access to the internet is often credited and blamed for this mass exodus, where members learn about problematic doctrines and cover-ups of LDS history. Many are happy as Mormons. And many are not. Those who leave, and those doubters who stay face struggles that few others can understand.

Easwaran's classic manual is a unique source of practical spiritual support for new and experienced meditators and gives all the instruction needed to establish a vibrant meditation practice and keep it going. In passage meditation you focus attention on passages, or texts, drawn from all the world's sacred traditions. You choose the passages that appeal to you, so this universal method stays fresh and inspiring, prompting you to live out your highest ideals.

The fountainhead of all philosophy and religion, teaches Brother David Steindl-Rast, is our sense of amazement at being in the world. To cross the gap between doctrine and the divine, we have been given the gift of prayer. On The Grateful Heart, you will hear Brother David describe prayer not as...