Powerful in its simplicity, Love Is Letting Go of Fear is a wonderfully freeing book that implores us to let go of our illusory fear so we can experience the true power of love. Jampolsky tells us that it is not the external world that keeps us from being peaceful, but our reactions to it. By being disciplined and letting go of everything but love, we change from a fear-based being to a love being and reconnect with our true essence.   More

Peace Is Every Step is a moving dedication to the miracle of mindfulness and the deep peace it brings forth. Thich Nhat Hanh says that by remaining immersed in the living present and not chasing the idle wanderings and projections of our over-active minds, we are better able to live each moment to the fullest. Liberated from our ego, compassion and loving kindness flow naturally because we can now see the interconnectedness of all beings. This helps us to find peace in every step and make every kiss count so the journey we take is of benefit to everyone.   More

This exhilarating, uplifting book points to our emotions as the perfect navigators for our life’s journey because they are experts at telling us when we are on the right path. Based on the law of attraction and the teachings of Abraham, this motivating manual for manifesting offers real-world examples of “following your bliss” and the successful outcomes of this un-erring, universe-approved strategy. When you are finished, you will know deep down that happy is sexy, and that being happy is the most effective way to go through life and attract what you desire.   More

Spending time with the Dalai Lama listening to one of his talks or reading one of his books is always an elevating experience. It is not just the wise, calming words that seem to come from a higher place and speak so clearly to our better nature. It's also his actions in our conflict-ridden modern world. His life story and the treatment of his beloved Tibet at the hands of Communist China would give most people reasons for becoming bitter and holding grievances. Instead he counsels forgiveness. It is in this way that he teaches us most profoundly what it takes to find peace.   More

Many folks who travel to Japan give glowing reviews of how orderly and clean everything is and how respectful and considerate the people are. If they look a little deeper, they will also notice the strong schools and the dramatically low rates for crime, divorce, drug addiction, and other social problems. T.R. Reid spent five years there as The Washington Post’s Tokyo bureau chief. While he was there, he put his considerable powers of observation to work and dug into what makes modern Japan one of the world’s great civilizations. Most of it he attributes to the 2500-old-Confucian tradition that dictates code of behavior and the proper way to do things so society at large can hum along in harmony. In this system one achieves a deep sense of ...   More

Dr. David Hawkins speaks about consciousness and the requirements for an effective spiritual journey with a clarity that both educates and heals. Whether you agree or disagree with his calibrated scale of consciousness detailed in his seminal book, Power Versus Force, his overall body of teachings helps us remove the destructive judgments and walls of separation our egos impose on the world. By giving us practical steps for reconnecting to our higher mind, Hawkins liberates us to the joy of all-pervading love, which he says is our natural state. Indeed, picking up any Hawkins book or one of his many lectures on CD can be like having a wise, uplifting friend stop by who seems to raise our consciousness with his very presence. By shifting ...   More

Deepak Choprah draws on ancient wisdom to create a highly effective, seven-pillared strategy for achieving success and a lasting sense of well-being. The key, he says, is getting our small, egoic minds out of the picture and letting the infinite universal mind take over. We do this by ceasing to impose our wills on everything, and instead, living in harmony with all that is and trusting in the wisdom of uncertainty. By getting out of our own way, we remove the resistance that we ourselves cause, and gain access to field of infinite possibility and the source of all creation. It is here, far from the trappings of our self-imposed limitations, that all things are possible, and we can rest assured knowing that indeed, something great is about to happen ...   More

The Dhammapada is a sparkling collection of essential Buddhist teachings compiled by direct disciples of the Buddha. Enriched with penetrating metaphors and helpful insights, the teachings are delivered through edifying verses that address a wide variety of relevant themes. Eknath Easwaran’s moving essays at the beginning of each verse section and the regal, 70-page introduction to the Buddha’s life and thinking greatly enhance the understanding of the material, especially for newcomers to Buddhism. Used as a handbook for living, The Dhammapada is a storehouse of wisdom that serves as an enlightened spiritual advisor and life coach all in one. As it has for thousands of years, it takes us on a transformative exploration of ...   More

On the Road was written by Jack Kerouac over a seven-year span in which he took spontaneous road trips across 1950s America. The book became a defining work of the Beat Generation, and helped paved the way for the transformational Hippie Generation of the sixties. Its free-flowing style and the wild exploits of its outrageous characters proved liberating to folks held captive by the traditional values of the day. By depicting the exhilaration and artistry of living one’s life to the sounds of a different drummer, On The Road opened up a whole generation to new ways of thinking. It affirmed that by taking risks and pushing boundaries, we can have a rewarding life filled with meaning and creativity, instead of a mindless march dictated ...   More

Many wise souls have come into our world to teach unity and forgiveness with illuminating words of wisdom. Nelson Mandela is that rare shining light that teaches not only with his words, but also with the life he leads. A political prisoner for an incredible 27 years under South Africa’s discriminatory apartheid regime, Mandela refused to compromise his principles to obtain his personal freedom. He cherished the ideal of a democratic society where all people live together as equals and in harmony, and therefore detested racism, whether it came from a black man or a white man. Mandela knew in his heart that when the leaders in society were committed to the idea that, “Humanity is my home team,” then ...   More

365 Nirvana Here and Now is a penetrating collection of short writings from authors, poets, spiritual teachers and other great thinkers that focus on the profound benefits of living in the now. Each exquisite excerpt offers it’s own unique wisdom on how and why to center yourself in the enduring peace of the present moment. Consulted with daily, this valuable compendium is a calming companion on life’s journey and the perfect elixir for the noise and commotion of the modern world. When it finally sinks in that this time tomorrow it will still be now, we will know we are on the path to nirvana.   More

Epictetus was an influential Greek philosopher and member of the philosophical school of Stoicism who was born a slave and became a great teacher in his day. One of his core teachings was that there is nothing we can do about the external world we live in. Our only true freedom comes from choosing internally our reaction to the external world. To Epictetus, the wise accept their roles in life and avoid wasting energy on things beyond their control. Instead they focus on living virtuously, guided by the dictates of reason and moderation. To this end, The Art of Living offers 93 eloquent essays on the most effective practices for achieving sustainable happiness and a rewarding, self-actualized life. Its teachings are so timeless that the ...   More

In the high altitudes and rarefied air of spiritual thinking, sometimes it is hard to find the common ground where teachings and “being” intersect. How does one apply these abstract concepts to the everyday? In a series of 12 powerful lectures, Jack Kornfield finds that common ground and never leaves it. He deftly uses parables and examples from everyday life to apply the liberating teachings of Buddhism to the most imprisoning and vexing aspects of being human. When he is finished teaching you how to surrender to be free, you will find yourself looking at the familiar landscape of your life, but with a whole new set of tools with which to weed out the suffering, and unearth freedom and joy.   More

This wellspring of spiritual wisdom contains illuminating dialogues between the enlightened Indian sage, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, and the devoted followers who came to probe his sublime mind. Maharaj taught that the way to remove human suffering was to see through the illusory, separation-based universe and realize our true nature of eternal oneness and time-less being. By removing the shackles of our misperceptions, Maharaj frees us to bliss of what we already are. It was the Buddha who said that just to have heard of enlightenment changes everything because the material world pales in comparison. When this occurs, life becomes a case of enlightenment or bust, because nothing else matters. Throughout his ...   More

With shimmering eloquence that comes only from hard-earned, first-hand knowledge, Simmons heroically utilizes the power and mystery of his own terminal illness to create this uplifting masterpiece of positive thinking. Simmons is able to mine the darkness of his impending death with such courage and honesty that he brings forth insights of enduring light that show us all how to make the most of life’s challenges. And as his story so poignantly demonstrates, after rain comes flowers, so the less time we spend complaining and screaming in misery about our fate, the more time we have to yell for joy.   More

The Disappearance of the Universe is the perfect teaching tool for learning how to be unconditionally loving and forgiving towards everything and everybody. The more you read and absorb this meta-physical paradigm shifter, the more you realize that even in great numbers, we are all one, and that the bodies and world we look upon are just figments in a dream. A deep realization of this kind makes it easier for us to float above the madness of the dualistic universe and remain calm and peaceful no matter what the world is throwing at us. And it is in this detached, higher state, that we are of greatest service to ourselves and the world.   More