Space and Conversion in Global Perspective examines conversion in connection with spatial setting, mobility, and interiority. The approach is global and encompasses multiple religions. Conversion emer
A simple, fun instruction manual for living a more joy-filled, authentic life! Readers will delight at Dr. Roger Teel’s accessible writing style and wit, while learning important lessons about themsel
The resurgence of mysticism in the religions in the last few decades undoubtedly stems from a widespread need for a deeper, more contemplative spirituality. Jewish, Christian and Islamic Mystical Pers
"Working with people to access their creativity through the natural energy of Qigong meditation for more than twenty years gave the two authors a unique perspective on the personal journey of dying an
Religious conversion - a shift in membership from one community of faith to another - can take diverse forms in radically different circumstances. As the essays in this volume demonstrate, conversion
As we evolve, so do our prayers; as our prayers evolve, so do we. This is the evolution of illumination, the collective voice of the soul of the world.How Do You Pray? was born from a vision in which
"Fleshing the Spirit brings together established and new writers to explore the relationships between the physical body, the spirit and spirituality, and social justice activism. The anthology incorpo
The Oxford Handbook of Religious Conversion offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamics of religious conversion, which for centuries has profoundly shaped societies, cultures, and individuals t
What is faith? It is not something we must receive from a religion, nor is it a quality we must abandon in order to become rational. "Faith," writes bestselling author Roger Housden, "implies a basic
We all feel emotions and are moved to action by them. Religious communities often select and foster certain emotions over others. Without understanding this it is hard to grasp the way groups view the
365 days of inspiration for the recovery journey, filled with wisdom to ground, guide, and renew the spirit.Recovery—whether from addictive or compulsive behaviors, codependency, childhood trauma, dys
"In this collection of 365 prayers, mystical scholar Andrew Harvey shares the illuminating and soul-awakening power of the written word. In this deeply inspirational gift book, he offers readers a dai
"Give voice to your greatest hopes and worst fears, to your sorrows as well as your imagined future. Here, you will find poetry and story, myth and meditation, history and culture. Perfect for today's
The advent of modernity brought with it a crisis of faith. Science had upended the religious certainties of earlier eras, and believers in the West were cast adrift. Some turned to a strident fundamen
Kelly Besecke offers an examination of reflexive spirituality, a spirituality that draws equally on religions traditions and traditions of reason in the pursuit of transcendent meaning. People who pra
Ten specialists of the diverging present-day Western spiritualities offer fresh analyses of new cases and theories, e.g. in religious contexts (Buddhism, Christianity), popular use, organizations and
The universal force known as Kundalini has been shrouded in mystery for centuries, yet it influences our every breath, thought, and emotion. With Awakening Kundalini, one of the West’s most respected
An innovative spiritual teacher shows how to use desire and passion as a gateway to realizing our full potential.What do desire and passion have to do with the spiritual life? They are an essential co
