The Sacrament of the Present Moment8 reviews
Jean-Pierre de Caussade

HarperSanFrancisco, 1989

Embrace the Present Moment as an Ever-flowing Source of Holiness

+ Surrendering to the Will of God
+ Sacrament of the Present Moment
+ The simplicity of surrendering to God's Will
  
  











  



  
The Flowering of Human Consciousness: Everyone's Life Purpose5 reviews
Eckhart Tolle

Sounds True, 2008

Even more powerful than The Power of Now

+ The Best Four Hours Ever
+ the answer to "who am i?", beautifully expressed!
+ Wow! A puzzle piece I was missing! A new perspective!
+ My favorite teacher on DVD
  
  











  



  
Turning the Mind into an Ally34 reviews
Sakyong Mipham

Riverhead Hardcover, 2003

A 10-Star Book! Awesome Writer/Great Teacher!

+ Can You Use a Mental Tune-Up?
+ Removing the Clutter from your Mind
+ Meditation from a psychology perspective...
+ turning your mind into an ally
  
  











  



  
Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ (Library of Spiritual Classics, Volume 2)27 reviews
Jeanne Marie Bouvier De La Motte Guyon

Christian Books Pub House, 1981

A must for all Christians

+ Practical Christian Spirituality
+ Guyon on prayer
+ Awesome
+ A bit "wordy", but true at heart
  
  











  



  
The Precious Present44 reviews
Spencer Md Johnson

Doubleday, 1984

Changed my life - wonderful book

+ The Precious Present
+ The Precious Present
+ SHORT BUT POWERFUL
  
  











  



  
The Thunder of Silence12 reviews
Joel S. Goldsmith

HarperOne, 1993

This Review Is Long Overdue!

+ The real deal
+ This is THE book!
+ The Thunder of Silence
  
  











  



  
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment898 reviews
Eckhart Tolle

New World Library, 1999

A life changing book

+ re the power of now
+ A Must Read!
+ Review of The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
+ The Power of Now
  
  











  



  
The Way of the Prisoner: Breaking the Chains of Self Through Centering Prayer and Centering Practice3 reviews
Jens Soering

Lantern Books, 2003

a deeply spiritual book

+ Life Transforming
+ A powerful read

"The Way of the Prisoner" is the perfect book for someone who would like to learn the background of Centering Prayer in the early church, followed by step-by-step instructions on how to practice it, all explained in very clear, simple language. The book is unique because the author, Jens Soering, ...
  
  











  



  
Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel36 reviews
Thomas Keating

Continuum International Publishing Group, 2002

A life-changing book, a faith-changing book

+ Try the Centering Prayer NOW!
+ Explains Contemplative Prayer Beautifully
+ Enlightening, inspiring, uplifting, instructive, instrumental....
+ Peace and Quiet
  
  











  



  
The Experience of No-Self: A Contemplative Journey14 reviews
Bernadette Roberts

State University of New York Press, 1993

Start with "The Journey to No-Self"

+ Groundbreaking book on the Christian Journey, But Often Misrepresented
+ A Timeless Classic Expanding the Tradition of the Great Mystics
+ An extraordinary work
+ A christian path to transcendence
  
  











  



  
The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God4 reviews
Ronald Rolheiser

Crossroad Classic, 2001

Spiritual reading at its best

+ The ordinary experience
+ The Shattered Lantern
+ Recover a Vital Sense of God in Our Lives
  
  











  



  
Practicing the Presence2 reviews
Joel S. Goldsmith

Acropolis Books (GA), 1997

Simply the Most Profound and Helpful Metaphysical Book Ever!

+ Mysticism in Practice

Let me preface this with the fact that I have been studying metaphysics and actively applying the principles for more than 20 years. I find this book to be more clear in thought than most of the Unity, Christian Science and other spiritual/new age books I have read and enjoyed. (countless ...
  
  











  



  
Quiet in His Presence1 review
Jan Harris

Baker Books, 2003

A Must Read for the Contemplative Pray-er

Jan has written a exciting and beautiful book about being present with God and resting in God's love through contemplative prayer or the prayer of silence. While she offers some simple techniques that anyone can easily practice, the focus is on God--and on how much God loves us. Jan warmly shares ...
  
  











  



  
Realizing the Power of Now: An In-Depth Retreat With Eckhart Tolle9 reviews
Eckhart Tolle

Sounds True, 2003

As life affirming as it is highly recommended

+ Essential Tolle
+ Soulful and Powerful talk
+ Tolle's Teachings Can How You Live!
  
  











  



  
Merton's Palace of Nowhere4 reviews
James Finley

Ave Maria Press, 2003

inspirational,insightful. Packed full of meaning.

+ What a gem!
+ The best book on Christian spirituality I've ever read
+ my favorite book
  
  











  



  
Practice of the Presence of God, The83 reviews
Brother Lawrence

Revell, 1999

A must read

+ Knowing Christ in Practice
+ Great daily devotional.

This little book is a must read for everyone trying to get closer to God. You don't have to commit a time for prayer, you can silently praise God throughout the day as you go about your work and in your quiet moments. The rewards far outweigh these simple efforts.
  
  











  



  
A Taste of Silence: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Centering Prayer2 reviews
Carl J. Arico

Continuum International Publishing Group, 1999

Wonderful Introduction to Centering Prayer

+ An excellent guide to centering prayer

This book is the best place to begin if you have never read about contemplation or centering prayer. Although Arico quotes from Fr. Keating often and has included Keatings "The Method of Centering Prayer" in the appendix, Carl's writing is easier to understand than Keatings. I have been studying ...
  
  











  



  
Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-Point Program2 reviews
Eknath Easwaran

Nilgiri Press, 1995

Meditation: A complete Audio Guide to a Practical 8-Point Pr

+ Meditation: A complete Audio Guide to a Practical 8-Point Pr

If you have been wanting to learn how to meditate this audio is excellent! It was taped at Berkeley during a course Eknath Easwaran was teaching to college students. The steps are easy to follow and his presentation is very entertaining. Not what I expected from an audio on meditation. It ...
  
  











  



  
Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ (Library of Spiritual Classics, Volume 2)27 reviews
Jeanne Marie Bouvier De La Motte Guyon

Christian Books Pub House, 1981

A must for all Christians

+ Practical Christian Spirituality
+ Guyon on prayer
+ Awesome
+ A bit "wordy", but true at heart
  
  











  



  
Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel36 reviews
Thomas Keating

Continuum International Publishing Group, 2002

A life-changing book, a faith-changing book

+ Try the Centering Prayer NOW!
+ Explains Contemplative Prayer Beautifully
+ Enlightening, inspiring, uplifting, instructive, instrumental....
+ Peace and Quiet