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The Sacrament of the Present Moment 8 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
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The Flowering of Human Consciousness: Everyone's Life Purpose 5 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
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Turning the Mind into an Ally 34 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
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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
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The Precious Present 44 reviews Spencer Md Johnson
Doubleday, 1984
Changed my life - wonderful book
+ The Precious Present + The Precious Present + SHORT BUT POWERFUL
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The Thunder of Silence 12 reviews Joel S. Goldsmith
HarperOne, 1993
This Review Is Long Overdue!
+ The real deal + This is THE book! + The Thunder of Silence
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment 898 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
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The Way of the Prisoner: Breaking the Chains of Self Through Centering Prayer and Centering Practice 3 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, ...
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Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel 36 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
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The Experience of No-Self: A Contemplative Journey 14 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
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The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God 4 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
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Practicing the Presence 2 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 ...
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Quiet in His Presence 1 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 ...
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Realizing the Power of Now: An In-Depth Retreat With Eckhart Tolle 9 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!
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Merton's Palace of Nowhere 4 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
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Practice of the Presence of God, The 83 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.
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A Taste of Silence: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Centering Prayer 2 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 ...
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Meditation: A Complete Audio Guide to a Practical Eight-Point Program 2 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 ...
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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
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Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel 36 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
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