Collected Works of Ken Wilber : Integral Psychology, Transformations of Consciousness, Selected Essays2 reviews
Ken Wilber

Shambhala, 1999

Excellent new book, plus a whole lot of great essays

+ Wilber's effort to integrate psychological approaches

Volume four of the Collected Works is critical reading material for any serious Ken Wilber student. It contains his contributions to the _Transformations of Consciousness_ book, his introduction to _The Holographic Paradigm_ (but not the ReVision interview found in that book), as well as a new ...
  
  











  



  
The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead (Quest Books)10 reviews
Stephan Hoeller

Quest Books, 1989

The Modern Gnostic

+ Compelling
+ A classic analysis of the subject
+ Jung the Pneumatic
  
  











  



  
Becoming Who You Are: Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton And Other Saints (Christian Classics)9 reviews
James Martin

Paulist Press, 2006

Great for discussion

+ Am I somebody--Not Just an old lady with Parkinson's?
+ great book

Our scripture group is setting aside a half hour each week before our meetings to discuss each chapter of this book. Several members have already read it once and are eager to read it again so that we can talk about how it applies to each of us. I just can't say enough for Father James ...
  
  











  



  
In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)21 reviews

Wisdom Publications, 2005

In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Cannon

+ Pali Canon
+ Great book. : A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE : ALL RELIGIONS
+ Entrance gate
+ Buy this book!
  
  











  



  
The Varieties of Religious Experience46 reviews
William James

Modern Library, 1999

This Edition is Fine, Contrary to One Reviewer's Misplaced Assessment

+ The Pragmatism of Belief
+ A Little Dry but Worth the Effort
+ For those interested in the psychology behind religious practice
+ William James's Great Study of Religion
  
  











  



  
The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga10 reviews
Bhadantacariya Buddhaghosa

Pariyatti Publishing, 2003

Comments on the Hardbound Edition

+ Serious Student of Buddhism
+ Not for the faint-hearted
+ Invaluable
  
  











  



  
Memories, Dreams, Reflections50 reviews
C.G. Jung

Vintage, 1989

Intensity-his mind was flooded with profound ideas

+ Reflections of Jung
+ Valuable linsight into Jung's inner life
+ Reflections
  
  











  



  
Echoing Silence: Thomas Merton on the Vocation of Writing4 reviews
Thomas Merton

New Seeds, 2007

Art and Contemplative Spirituality

+ MoreThan Just Writing
+ Always At Heart A Writer

A poignant collection of excerpts of Thomas Merton's writing, spanning his entire monastic writing career: from his journals, personal letters, essays, and books. Thomas Merton, of course, is an internationally acclaimed and respected writer and contemplative. If you are interested in art ...
  
  











  



  
The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality42 reviews
Dalai Lama

Broadway, 2006

Very excellent

+ A profound and insightful book.
+ a wise and interesting opinion
+ Answered alot of questions...
+ The Convergence of Science and Sprituality
  
  











  



  
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha5 reviews
Bhikkhu Bodhi

Wisdom Publications, 2000

A new standard for English translations of Buddhist texts

+ Dense and redundant, but quality
+ Diligence pays off
+ An amazing achievement and a precious gift
+ Incredible gold of true Dhamma by the Honorific Bhikku Bodhi
  
  











  



  
Merton & Buddhism: (The Fons Vitae Thomas Merton series)
Paul M Pearson, James A. Wiseman, ...

Fons Vitae, 2007

Divided into three sections, this insightful volume of essays by numerous scholars focuses on Thomas Merton’s interest in and transformation through Buddhism. In addition to analysis of how Merton's studies of Buddhism affected his work in the arts, the study also offers information about his Asian journey as well as a complete bibliography of secondary materials. Contributors include ...
  
  











  



  
Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Wisdom Teachings8 reviews
The Dalai Lama

Wisdom Publications, 2005

The Dalai Lama on the Heart Sutra

+ One of the best commentaries on the Heart Sutra
+ Get to the heart of Buddhism
+ Wonderful introduction to Buddhist thought
+ A Classic
  
  











  



  
The Way of Chuang Tzu (Shambhala Library)18 reviews
Thomas Merton

Shambhala, 2004

Like a fine wine ...

+ Thomas Merton's Best: The Way of Chuang Tzu
+ The way of Chuang Tzu
+ THE INNER LAW
  
  











  



  
The Connected Discourses of the Buddha5 reviews
Bhikkhu Bodhi

Wisdom Publications, 2000

A new standard for English translations of Buddhist texts

+ Dense and redundant, but quality
+ Diligence pays off
+ An amazing achievement and a precious gift
+ Incredible gold of true Dhamma by the Honorific Bhikku Bodhi
  
  











  



  
In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)21 reviews

Wisdom Publications, 2005

In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Cannon

+ Pali Canon
+ Great book. : A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE : ALL RELIGIONS
+ Entrance gate
+ Buy this book!
  
  











  



  
Becoming Who You Are: Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton And Other Saints (Christian Classics)9 reviews
James Martin

Paulist Press, 2006

Great for discussion

+ Am I somebody--Not Just an old lady with Parkinson's?
+ great book

Our scripture group is setting aside a half hour each week before our meetings to discuss each chapter of this book. Several members have already read it once and are eager to read it again so that we can talk about how it applies to each of us. I just can't say enough for Father James ...
  
  











  



  
Collected Works of Ken Wilber : Integral Psychology, Transformations of Consciousness, Selected Essays2 reviews
Ken Wilber

Shambhala, 1999

Excellent new book, plus a whole lot of great essays

+ Wilber's effort to integrate psychological approaches

Volume four of the Collected Works is critical reading material for any serious Ken Wilber student. It contains his contributions to the _Transformations of Consciousness_ book, his introduction to _The Holographic Paradigm_ (but not the ReVision interview found in that book), as well as a new ...
  
  











  



  
Memories, Dreams, Reflections50 reviews
C.G. Jung

Vintage, 1989

Intensity-his mind was flooded with profound ideas

+ Reflections of Jung
+ Valuable linsight into Jung's inner life
+ Reflections
  
  











  



  
Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Wisdom Teachings8 reviews
The Dalai Lama

Wisdom Publications, 2005

The Dalai Lama on the Heart Sutra

+ One of the best commentaries on the Heart Sutra
+ Get to the heart of Buddhism
+ Wonderful introduction to Buddhist thought
+ A Classic
  
  











  



  
The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead (Quest Books)10 reviews
Stephan Hoeller

Quest Books, 1989

The Modern Gnostic

+ Compelling
+ A classic analysis of the subject
+ Jung the Pneumatic