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Collected Works of Ken Wilber : Integral Psychology, Transformations of Consciousness, Selected Essays 2 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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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!
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The Varieties of Religious Experience 46 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
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The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga 10 reviews Bhadantacariya Buddhaghosa
Pariyatti Publishing, 2003
Comments on the Hardbound Edition
+ Serious Student of Buddhism + Not for the faint-hearted + Invaluable
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Memories, Dreams, Reflections 50 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
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Echoing Silence: Thomas Merton on the Vocation of Writing 4 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 ...
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The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality 42 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
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The Connected Discourses of the Buddha 5 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
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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 ...
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Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Wisdom Teachings 8 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
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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
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The Connected Discourses of the Buddha 5 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
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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!
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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 ...
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Collected Works of Ken Wilber : Integral Psychology, Transformations of Consciousness, Selected Essays 2 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 ...
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Memories, Dreams, Reflections 50 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
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Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Wisdom Teachings 8 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
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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
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