Book Reviews

The First People - 11,000 Years of Wisdom Shares his ideas on Native American spirituality and philosophy. Connections
The Mindful Path Talks about Buddhism as a pragmatic path that enables individuals to move through suffering and not be broken by it. Attention
Web of Silence A rich and deep study of silence. Silence
The Selfless Self The riches of Christian meditation, including silence, stillness, and simplicity, explored by a Benedictine monk. Devotion
Your Buddha Nature A nine-hour audio retreat on mindful living through the Ten Pefections of Buddhism. Attention
The Habit of Being Zeroes in on the gravitational center of this Southern writer's religious and artistic vision. X-The Mystery
Being in the Zone with Chungliang Al Huang A Tai Ji master discusses Taoist persepctives on time, balance and conscious aging. Being Present
The Soul of Shamanism An innovative and startling path that will enable Westerners to become sorcerers. Imagination
Mother Teresa Stories and quotations about this Catholic nun's spirit and compasion. Joy
Turning Toward the World Insights into the Trappist monk's interest in Eastern religion, ecumenism, nonviolence, monastic solitude, and the natural world. Peace
Four Faces Will speak to many seekers who are yearning for a special connection to Jesus. Meaning
Active Meditations for Contemplative Prayer Inspiration and guidance to those who want to practice contemplative prayer. Faith
Zen Soup A collection of quotations from philosophers, religious teachers, and wandering sages. Being Present
Dancing with Siva An invaluable resource on Hindu sacred living. Openness
The Tao of Sports Eighty-one short meditations that relate Taoism's truths (balance, harmony, humility, etc.) to sports. Teachers
The Mystical Sense of the Gospels Hurrahs the unity of the contemplative vocation in all of the world's religions. Gratitude
The Illuminated Rumi A devotional masterwork that will exercise both your soul and your imagination. Compassion
Mighty Stories, Dangerous Rituals Makes it clear that churches desperately need to integrate worship and pastoral care. Meaning
The Enneagram and Spiritual Direction A very helpful resource for spiritual directors. You