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The Way By Michael Berg Presents sharing as a practice that gives meaning to lives and helps make things better in the world as well. Transformation
The Mountain of Silence By Kyriacos C. Markides Mines the meanings of this mystical tradition that emphasizes prayer, meditation, saints, icons, and union with God. Meaning
Common Prayers By Harvey Cox A sophisticated and sensitive mapping of Judaism's depths by a theologian who is married to a commited Jew and is raising a Jewish son. Hospitality
Samadhi By Swami Rama Lectures on fear, attachment, and the nature of the mind. Transformation
Spiritual Activation with Julia Butterfly Hill By Julia Butterfly Hill Spiritual Activation: Why Each of Us Does Make the Difference by Julia Butterfly Hill challenges us to work for social change and live out our ideals to the best of our ability. You
Chasing Rumi By Roger Housden A love story that reaches into the depths of the heart while traversing the bounties of the imagination. Yearning
A New Christianity for a New World By John Shelby Spong A vision of a twenty-first century faith and an inclusive, open-minded church. Vision
On Zen Practice By Bernie Glassman, Hakuyu Taizen Maezumi A collection of dharma talks and commentaries on classic Zen texts. Devotion
The Book of a Thousand Prayers By Angela Ashwin A rich and varied smorgasbord of Christian devotional material. Devotion
Consider the Butterfly By Carol Lynn Pearson Challenges us to pay attention to the wonders in our everyday lives. Meaning
Mozart's Brain and the Fighter Pilot By Richard Restak 28 exercises for improving your cognitive abilities. Connections
What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church By Aaron Pepis, Michael Keane A succinct and informative introduction to Catholic worship and tradition. Devotion
Paths to the Heart By James S. Cutsinger Salutes the heart as the mystical point of contact between the two religions. Hospitality
Socrates' Way By Ronald Gross Shows the manifold ways that this moral mentor from Athens can help us bring out the best that is within us. Meaning
Healing as a Sacred Path By L. Robert Keck Envisions a future when more people will read the inherent spiritual teachings in their illnesses and call upon a variety of helpers for assistance in their recoveries. Transformation
Breakfast Epiphanies By David Anderson A fascinating and edifying tutorial on this spiritual practice. Love
Walking with Henry By Thomas Locker A story which sets before our eyes the marvels and enchantments of the natural world. Wonder
Seeds By Robert Inchausti, Thomas Merton Thought-provoking material under the large tent of justice with passages on non-violence and loving one's enemies. Justice
A Troubled Guest By Nancy Mairs Unflinching essays on the many guises death has assumed in her life. Meaning
The Ecstatic Soul -- Jelaluddin Rumi By Coleman Barks The Ecstatic Soul -- Jelaluddin Rumi: His Life and Poetry with Coleman Barks is a one-hour interview that mines the meanings of the thirteenth century Sufi seer. X-The Mystery