One of the most acclaimed and best-selling spiritual classics of the twentieth century--now in the Shambhala Pocket Library series.This book chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India
One of the best-known and most stirring American poems, brilliantly edited by Stephen Mitchell, now available in the Shambhala Pocket Library series.Song of Myself may be the greatest poem ever writte
A vivid, contemporary translation of the greatest Greek love poet by the prize-winning poet and translator.Sappho's thrilling lyric verses have been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years--ce
This compact collection of Taoism's greatest masterpieces introduces its most fundamental teachings and reveals the essential spirit of Tao.From the time of its earliest sages in prehistoric China, Ta
An anthology of the most lyrical, passionate, illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition.For this inspiring anthology, Andrew Harvey, the popular spiritual scholar and writer, has selected
An autobiographical blend of prose and haiku from one of Japan's greatest poets.Kobayashi Issa (1763–1827), along with Bashō and Buson, is considered one of the three greatest haiku poets o
A treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure. The Essential Thomas Merton offers insights into the key themes of Mer
A pocket-sized treasury of short teachings on living life with courage and compassion--from one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of our time.Here is a treasury of 108 short teachings by Chögy
A collection of short inspirational readings by "one of the world's wisest women"--O, the Oprah Magazine.Here is a treasury of 108 short selections from the best-selling books of Pema Chödrön, the bel
This collection of wisdom on a wide range of topics is a pocket-sized inspirational companion for anyone—and the perfect short introduction to the Dalai Lama for the beginner. It includes short gems f
A redesigned collection of the master's work in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition.The cry of the soul in love with God has never been more eloquently expressed than by the great Persian Sufi master J
A treasury of writings and teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh--now resissued in a new Shambhala Pocket Library series.Thich Nhat Hanh is known for his warm, generous, and joyful te
Unraveling the web of ancient traditions hidden in such texts as the Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar, this book traces history and offers an accessible introduction to understanding Kabbalah and its prac
An introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic.The works of Meister Eckhart, a German Dominican theologian and popular preacher, have rung true with seekers for
A new translation of the great spiritual classic.The Bhagavad Gita is undeniably one of the world's greatest spiritual and literary classics. A small section of the much larger epic Mahabharata, it ta
One of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that un
This beloved Eastern classic on living simply and in harmony with nature is back as part of the new Shambhala Pocket Library series.The short works collected in Four Huts give voice to one of the most
A pop-culture presentation of the Integral Approach from visionary genius Ken Wilber, designed as an easy introduction to his work.What if we attempted to create an all-inclusive map that touches the
A lucid translation of the well-known Taoist classic by a leading scholar--now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition.Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching is part poetry and part