Collection: Spirituality & Religion

The Dhammapada is one of the most popular and accessible books in all of Buddhist literature. In it are the words of the Buddha, teaching that all suffering stems from desire and that the way to attain freedom is to purify the heart and follow the way of truth. Thomas Byrom's verse rendering of the Dhammapada uniquely captures the Buddha's original teachings with simplicity and lyricism.

Japanese American herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins shares accessible and comprehensive herbal wellness practices, remedies, and recipes, rooted in Asian tradition for optimal health.

Erin Masako Wilkins is a California-based herbalist, acupuncturist, and the founder of Herb Folk, an online shop with an array of Asian American herbs, teas, and wellness products. In Asian American Herbalism, Wilkins shares a beautifully illustrated and photographed collection of herbal recipes, remedies, and wellness practices. Rooted in East Asian history and culture, these offerings will help the reader to prevent illness and restore health and vitality.

This comprehensive wellness guide addresses the root causes of illnesses and offers 100 easy and accessible herbal recipes to heal, uplift, and improve the quality of daily life. A central theme of this book is that food is our greatest medicine, and there is an emphasis on incorporating herbs into daily meals and drinks to address common ailments, such as allergies, anxiety and depression, digestion and gut health, menstrual disorders, and sleep difficulties. For example:

• Loquat cough syrup for a lingering cough
• Nettle soup and magnolia bud tea for seasonal allergies
• Okayu (Japanese rice porridge) for recovering from illness
• Reishi mushroom decoction for insomnia and night sweats
• Medicinal herb stock to increase energy and vitality
• Fresh mulberry sweet tea or an infusion of marshmallow leaf and rose to ease digestive woes
• Illustrated instructions offer guidance on how to practice gua sha for better health with a culturally mindful framework

In addition, Wilkins visually walks readers through the process of preparing homemade herbal remedies with ingredients that can be found at local markets.

The first contemporary book exploring the intersection of American folk herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine by an AAPI author, Asian American Herbalism is filled with practical remedies easy enough for even the busiest reader to implement and beautiful enough to display on a shelf or coffee table. An exploration of what it means to practice traditional Asian medicine in the context of modern-day life, it is the perfect health and wellness reference guide for our time.

A powerful new approach to natural, intuitive whole-body healing.

The Body Code is a truly revolutionary method of holistic healing. Dr. Bradley Nelson, a globally renowned expert in bioenergetic medicine, has spent decades teaching his powerful self-healing method and training practitioners around the globe, but this is the first time his system of healing will be available to the general public in the form of The Body Code.

The Body Code is based on the simple premise that the body is self-healing and knows what it needs in order to thrive and flourish. The Body Code method allows readers to tap into this inner knowing, and find imbalances in 6 key areas--Energies, Circuits and Systems, Toxicity, Nutrition and Lifestyle, Misalignments, and Pathogens--that are the root causes of our physical, mental and emotional issues. By identifying and releasing these imbalances, readers become empowered to activate their body's innate healing power.

Featuring a foreword from George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM, and filled with powerful first-hand accounts of healing, hundreds of color illustrations, and concrete, actionable steps, The Body Code is a road map to healing based in deep study of the human body, time-proven ancient practices, and the unlimited power of the subconscious mind.

A Visual Journey through the Afterlife with Hundreds of Breathtaking Illustration. A profound awakening experience triggered the ability to leave his body over a fifty-year period. Jurgen spent hundreds of hours in full waking consciousness in what is widely regarded as our Afterlife world. Sometimes, these experiences lasted several hours, allowing Jurgen to discover how this world is constructed. He met his deceased relatives, visited his past incarnations, and entered the depths of hell and the sublime regions of the Astral Heaven. He was trained to progress into the highest realms of cosmic consciousness by inner masters, and he kept reports of his experiences throughout, which he later published in two of his books. Jurgen has given talks at Universities and consciousness conventions about his experiences. He released dozens of videos and interviews on television. Being a successful commercial illustrator with a global client base and the most sophisticated tools of his trade made it only natural for him to add images to his fascinating written reports. This book is the offshoot and probably the only work that combines written reports of the afterlife with dramatic and captivating images, a first-of-its-kind, almost photorealistic renderings achieved with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

Organized as weekly collections of stories, meditations, and suggestions, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact addresses key self-care issues.

Organized as weekly collections of stories, meditations, and suggestions, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact addresses key self-care issues.

What gets in the way of serenity? For most people, the answer is life--those everyday distractions, obligations, and frustrations that cause chaos and clutter. In her new week-by-week guidebook, best-selling self-help author Melody Beattie brings new hope to individuals longing to lead a more serene life. Organized as weekly collections of stories, meditations, and suggestions, 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact addresses key self-care issues, including how to nurture inner peace, when to reach out to others, how to carry through on good intentions, where to make time for fun, and how to cultivate a deeper prayer life. Beattie's thoughtful prose and practical advice provide new opportunities for reflection, affirmation, and change.

As portals between the physical and spiritual planes, the chakras offer unparalleled opportunities for growth, healing, and transformation. Anodea Judith's classic introduction to the chakra system, which has sold over 300,000 copies, has been completely updated and expanded. It includes revised chapters on relationships, evolution, and healing, and a new section on raising children with healthy chakras.

Wheels of Life takes you on a powerful journey through progressively transcendent levels of consciousness. View this ancient metaphysical system through the light of new metaphors, ranging from quantum physics to child development. Learn how to explore and balance your own chakras using poetic meditations and simple yoga movements--along with gaining spiritual wisdom, you'll experience better health, more energy, enhanced creativity, and the ability to manifest your dreams.

Praise:
"Wheels of Life is the most significant and influential book on the chakras ever written."-- John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga

The teaching and doctrine of the Catholic Church originate in the life, words and example of Jesus Christ. Over the centuries and across many cultures and societies, the love and wisdom of this teaching has often been obscured by the complexity of the human condition. People ask "why should I?" or "how can this be?" That is why, from the start, Jesus used parables to relay his message. "Well, let me tell you a story."

Walk With Me is a collection of shared human experiences that help explain the wisdom and value of the Catholic faith. At the same time, it recognizes the confusion and misunderstanding that can accompany a normal human response to its teachings. "Walk with me and I'll tell you a story."

Based on his forty-four years in ministry, as pastor and teacher, Father Tim Horan shares stories and images that offer a profound look at the human experience in relation to the beauty and power of the gospel message. Each short article has a specific topic and message. Perhaps you will find something in this rich and engaging collection that speaks to you or a loved one.

"By God, Brooke Jones is a Hell of a writer!" -- Ben Fong-Torres/former EDITOR of ROLLING STONE Magazine

If you think a CONVERSATION WITH GOD could not possibly be FUNNY, you're in for a very BIG surprise!

Brooke Jones, Breast Cancer Warrior, Political Satirist, and former San Francisco and Los Angeles Radio Personality died, but her death was short-lived. Eight minutes passed on Earth while she was busy being dead, but she wasn't on Earth, she was at Heaven's Front Door, interviewing God!

"What is the meaning of life?" "What religion is God?" "Is God male or female?" Brooke asked every question she could think of, and God provided the answers. The first thing she learned was that God has a sense of humor! (of course God has a sense of humor -- have you ever seen a Platypus?)

Was she returned to the Land Of The Living because of the startling final question she asked? Did all that she experienced really happen, or was it just the hallucination of her dying brain? She didn't know, until she was given proof - absolute proof - proof she could not possibly deny!

"WHY ARE THERE MONKEYS? (and other questions for God)" is the absolutely TRUE, deeply INSPIRATIONAL, laugh-out-loud FUNNY story of one woman's Near-Death Question and Answer Session with God. (and there is undeniable proof that it really did happen!)

"PROFOUND...HYSTERICALLY WITTY...NOT TO BE MISSED!" US REVIEW OF BOOKS

"A HOOT & A HALF WITH A POWERFUL & INSPIRING MESSAGE!" ***** READERS' FAVORITE

"A BRILLIANT BOOK! I COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!" ***** READERS' FAVORITE

"FASCINATING...HUMOR-LADEN...THOUGHT-PROVOKING...UNRESERVEDLY RECOMMENDED!" MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"By God, Brooke Jones is a hell of a writer!" Ben Fong-Torres -- former Editor of ROLLING STONE Magazine

"Smart, funny and profoundly spiritual -- a deeply-moving experience that skeptics and believers alike can embrace. I loved it!" Howard Rosenberg - Pulitzer Prize winning former Los Angeles Times columnist and author.

"Delightful, insightful, spiritual and startlingly funny! It left me, an atheist, more of a believer than I was before!" Ray Richmond -- former columnist with The Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, Orange County Register, LA Herald Examiner.

World-renowned anthropologist and ethnopharmacologist Christian Ratsch provides the latest scientific updates to this classic work on psychoactive flora by two eminent researchers.

- Numerous new and rare color photographs complement the completely revised and updated text.

- Explores the uses of hallucinogenic plants in shamanic rituals throughout the world.

- Cross-referenced by plant, illness, preparation, season of collection, and chemical constituents.

Three scientific titans join forces to completely revise the classic text on the ritual uses of psychoactive plants. They provide a fascinating testimony of these "plants of the gods," tracing their uses throughout the world and their significance in shaping culture and history. In the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful of those plants, which are known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness, have always been regarded as sacred. The authors detail the uses of hallucinogens in sacred shamanic rites while providing lucid explanations of the biochemistry of these plants and the cultural prayers, songs, and dances associated with them. The text is lavishly illustrated with 400 rare photographs of plants, people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world's sacred psychoactive flora.

Celebrate the wild wisdom of 36 herbs, fruits, and flowers in this award-winning book by herbalist Maia Toll, featuring rich illustrations by artist Kate O'Hara, and oracle cards for each plant to help guide your personal reflections.

Rosemary is for remembrance; sage is for wisdom. Would meditating on the starflower help heal you? Does the spirit of sweet violet have something to offer you today? Contemporary herbalist Maia Toll, author of The Illustrated Bestiary and The Illustrated Crystallary, profiles the mystical, magical, bewitching personalities of 36 powerful herbs, fruits, and flowers in this stunning volume. The book includes a deck of 36 beautifully illustrated oracle cards -- one for each plant -- and ideas for readings and rituals to help you access your intuition, navigate each day's joys and problems, and tap into each plant's unique powers for healing, guidance, and wisdom.

Also available: The Illustrated Bestiary, The Illustrated Crystallary, Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion, The Illustrated Herbiary Collectible Box Set, The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set, The Illustrated Herbiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Bestiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Crystallary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Herbiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Bestiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Crystallary Puzzle, and Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Wall Calendar.

The complete guide to balancing your chakras and healing your mind, body, and spirit.

Within all living beings are seven powerful centers of energy called chakras. Every chakra holds the potential for immense healing and restoration. Chakra Healing: A Beginner's Guide can show you how to harness that power with a wide range of simple exercises for beginners.

This book will put you on the path to healing pain, allergies, indigestion, headaches, fatigue, and even emotional turbulence like loneliness to live a happier life. With practical instruction and guidance, you'll learn how to identify what's ailing you and which chakra is causing it.

What sets this meditation book apart from other spiritual books:

• A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES: Discover daily habits that make a difference. Connect with your chakras using everything from meditation to crystals, essential oils, yoga, focused breathing, and even diet.
• HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Detailed photos and drawings make the tools and exercises even easier to understand.
• BEGINNER-FRIENDLY APPROACH: Find accessible advice for learning each technique. No previous knowledge or separate yoga book is necessary.

Discover the power of balancing your chakras to help you heal and feel your best.

From His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Mutt's cartoonist and award-winning author Patrick McDonnell comes a powerful and timely gem of a book on how to heal our relationship with the planet and each other.

At the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, India, an unusual visitor has arrived. His Holiness interrupts his morning meditation to greet a troubled Giant Panda who has travelled many miles to see him. Welcoming him as a friend, His Holiness invites the Panda on a walk through a cedar forest. There in the shadow of the Himalayas, surrounded by beauty, they discuss matters great and small . . .

With a galvanizing message about the future of our planet--text by His Holiness accompanied by McDonnell's masterful illustrations--Heart to Heart calls for a Compassionate Revolution, reminding us that "we are indeed all members of a single family, sharing one little house." Told with whimsy, wisdom, and warmth, this beautiful book is deceptively simple in its approach and all the more powerful for it, as it elegantly and decisively conveys a message of joy, hope and change.

"There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday, and one is called Tomorrow."

Unlock your magic with simple spells for new witches.

There's magic in all of us, just waiting to be tapped. If you're ready to access and channel your power, this spell book will be your guide. Inside, you'll learn what it means to create and cast a spell, the central philosophies of witchcraft, and how spellwork can help you feel more powerful and connected to the world around you.

• GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: Explore an introduction to spellcasting that covers key terms, the different forms of magic, and step-by-step instructions for successful spells.
• FOR LOVE, PROSPERITY & HEALING: Try 130 spells that can impact every part of your life, like a Rose Attraction Potion, a Friendship Repair Knot Spell, or Healing Full Moon Water.
• HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Enchanting illustrations and a cookbook-style format make it easy to find your favorite spells, along with guidance for honing your craft over time.

Empower the witch within as you explore the ultimate spell book for getting started with magic.

The Owner's Manual for Your Life!

Founded in the twentieth century by the late spiritual teacher Ra Uru Hu, Human Design is often called the "new Astrology," and the "intersection of science and spirituality." Your Human Design chart is formulated by taking your birth date, time, and location and extrapolating specific personality traits and life paths from this convergence. A Human Design chart offers an astonishingly accurate guide to your personality, as well as direction and counsel on how each individual can deal with challenges in their life.

Previously, Human Design charts have been notoriously difficult to interpret and decipher, usually taking a dedicated expert to read and translate them into plain English. At least, that used to be the case--until now.

In Understanding Human Design: The Science of Discovering Who You Really Are, author Karen Curry walks you through the sometimes complex and intimidating Human Design chart with simple, direct language. You will learn about each level of Human Design, from the most basic elements of the chart to the deeper, more nuanced insights Human Design offers, all in an approachable and interesting way. Understand how every line, intersection, and symbol correlates to a personality trait that can directly affect your life with an experienced guide by your side.

Your personal Human Design Chart can reveal your strengths, your weaknesses, and perhaps most importantly, your potential. Prepare for repetitive difficulties that you might encounter throughout your life, and embrace the opportunity to grow as you understand your personal Human Design strategy. With author Karen Curry's assistance and knowledge, you have a path to overcome these difficulties simply by following the directions set out in your Human Design chart, the "owner's manual" to your life.

Filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's insights into the Tarot as a spiritual path

- Works with the original Marseille Tarot to reveal the roots of Western wisdom

- Provides the key to the symbolic language of the Tarot's "nomadic cathedral"

- Transforms a simple divination tool into a vehicle for self-realization and healing

Alejandro Jodorowsky's profound study of the Tarot, which began in the early 1950s, reveals it to be far more than a simple divination device. The Tarot is first and foremost a powerful instrument of self-knowledge and a representation of the structure of the soul.

The Way of Tarot shows that the entire deck is structured like a temple, or a mandala, which is both an image of the world and a representation of the divine. The authors use the sacred art of the original Marseille Tarot--created during a time of religious tolerance in the 11th century--to reconnect with the roots of the Tarot's Western esoteric wisdom. They explain that the Tarot is a "nomadic cathedral" whose parts--the 78 cards or "arcana"--should always be viewed with an awareness of the whole structure. This understanding is essential to fully grasp the Tarot's hermetic symbolism.

The authors explore the secret associations behind the hierarchy of the cards and the correspondences between the suits and energies within human beings. Each description of the Major Arcana includes key word summaries, symbolic meanings, traditional interpretations, and a section where the card speaks for itself. Jodorowsky and Costa then take the art of reading the Tarot to a depth never before possible. Using their work with Tarology, a new psychological approach that uses the symbolism and optical language of the Tarot to create a mirror image of the personality, they offer a powerful tool for self-realization, creativity, and healing.

"This is exactly the sort of journal I've longed for. Ample room to jot down thoughts, gorgeous imagery, and lots of stickers!" --Theresa Reed, the Tarot Lady

Tarot journals are a vital tool in personal development and the most effective method for charting your growth as a tarot reader. Keeping a record helps you connect the dots and understand the patterns. Putting it down in words helps solidify the story the cards are trying to tell. In this journal, the tarot story of your life unfolds before you.

In The Weiser Tarot Journal, you'll find everything you need to get started:

• Fully illustrated layouts and instructions for eight spreads--1-card, 2-card, 3-card, 4-card, Celtic Cross, Horseshoe, Astrological Wheel, and Weiser's own Ankh spread
• 208 journal pages to record your readings and over 1,900 full-color tarot stickers (1 x .6 in.), kiss-cut for easy peeling and application--24 complete sets of tarot cards
• Instruction and guidance on how to keep a journal, including best practices for beginners
• Keywords for all the cards from master tarot reader Theresa Reed

Weiser Books and Theresa Reed have teamed up to create a beautiful journal that contains everything you need to record your tarot journey.

The Weiser Tarot Journal is a portable workbook with rounded corners and a lay-flat binding that makes journaling easy. It includes 24 sets of bound-in peel-off stickers of the Weiser Tarot images and 208 specially designed journal pages for you to record your own tarot readings.