The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Bollingen Series, No. 17)109 reviews
Joseph Campbell

Princeton University Press, 1972

Very Helpful

+ A journey blending modern psychology with comparative mythology
+ The Hero with a Thousand Faces
+ A must read for everyone
+ A Book with a capital "B."
  
  











  



  
The Gnostic Gospels183 reviews
Elaine Pagels

Vintage, 1989

Gnostic gospels

+ The Gnostic Gospels
+ Gnostics Can't Be Easily Written Off

The product arrived quickly and the quality was excellent. I had the subject on hard back, but listening to the subject on CD impacted the delivery and allowed others to join in and listen. Looking for other products like it...on CD
  
  











  



  
Asimov's Guide to the Bible: A Historical Look at the Old and New Testaments56 reviews
Isaac Asimov

Gramercy, 1988

Must have hot Biblical Historicity students

+ Fascinating glimpse into the history of the Bible, with some flaws
+ Asimov's Guide
+ Asimov's outdated guide; it's still a good read
+ Fascinating Historical Background of Biblical Times
  
  











  



  
The Good Heart: A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus17 reviews
Dalai Lama

Wisdom Publications, 1998

Fresh eyes on becoming like Jesus

+ More insights re: The Dalai Lama

How does Jesus look to a Buddhist master? In this series of talks with Christian monastics, the Dalai Lama reads the Gospels with fresh eyes. He aims to sense the qualities of heart behind Jesus' words and deeds. As a Buddhist, he is concerned with how people change - how they grow in compassion, ...
  
  











  



  
Zondervan KJV Study Bible, Personal Size2 reviews

Zondervan, 2003

Great combination

+ Good layout, Comintary sometimes a liitle sparse or preachy

The majestic King James version, combined with the theologically sound Zondervan team's notes, in a compact Bible. This is the Bible I take with me when I need a study Bible away from home, and I commend it to anyone who would travel with the Word. I give this version five stars because it is ...
  
  











  



  
The Turning Point: Science, Society, and the Rising Culture18 reviews
Fritjof Capra

Bantam, 1984

Important messages

+ The Optimistic Jew
+ Excellent questioning of commonplace ideas!

I think Fritjof Capra is making some very important observations in this book. Through his observations, the author states that Western Civilization is gradually approaching the climax of a major turning point in its evolution. He suggests that the cause of this is in our consciousness, a certain ...
  
  











  



  
The Illustrated World's Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions26 reviews
Huston Smith

HarperOne, 1995

A Beautiful Book!

+ Original edition text cut in half
+ The Illus. World's Religions Guide to Our Wisdom Tradition

This is an excellent overview of the world's major religions, well researched and clearly written so that even a novice can understand. Lush photographs, color and black & white, appear on almost every page, illustrating interesting and unique specifics of each religion - i.e., gods, body ...
  
  











  



  
Siddhartha463 reviews
Hermann Hesse

Bantam Classics, 1982

Samsara is nirvana

+ Great
+ Hari Om
+ A rambling spiritual adventure...
+ A must read for any spiritual seeker
  
  











  



  
Meditation: A Simple Eight-Point Program for Translating Spiritual Ideals into Daily Life26 reviews
Eknath Easwaran

Nilgiri Press, 1993

Now available in a new edition: Passage Meditation

+ Bringing the Deep Wisdom of the Heart into Daily Life
+ A practical, interfaith introduction to meditation
+ Easy reading
+ Meditation
  
  











  



  
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Shambhala Library)140 reviews
Shunryu Suzuki

Shambhala, 2006

If you are going to read on book on Zen...Right Here

+ Shushô: Practice/Enlightenment
+ Know and not know
+ Excellent
+ a great book and even better b/c you can find it free online
  
  











  



  
Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux, Twenty-First Century Edition48 reviews
John G. Neihardt

Bison Books, 2000

A Great Vision

+ BLACK ELK SPEAKS
+ Native Respect
+ Wisdom and Inspiration Abound!
+ A Religious Classic?
  
  











  



  
The Mantram Handbook 4 Ed9 reviews
Eknath Easwaran

Nilgiri Press, 2001

An Incredibly Easy Way to Relax and Focus

+ A valuable addition to one's library and spiritual practice
+ Power to transform
+ It's in print again!
+ Major Mantras quick and easy
  
  











  



  
Foundation of Paradise1 review
Mokichi Okada

Johrei Fellowship, 1999

Foundation of Paradise

I first received a copy of Foundations of Paradise at a Johrei center near my house. The title of the book struck me immediately. This book is a collection of articles that Johrei founder Mokichi Okada wrote for various publications between 1935 - 1955. It is amazing to read, most of these articles ...
  
  











  



  
How Can I Help? Stories and Reflection on Service8 reviews
Ram Dass, Paul Gorman

Knopf, 1985

Every helping professional should read this book

+ If you are reading this review you probably want to help, you should probably read this book
+ Behind Our Roles To Insight Of A Larger Order Of Objectivity
+ Comforting and Revelational
+ Book has been my bedside reading for more than ten years
  
  











  



  
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth154 reviews
Joseph Campbell (III), Bill Moyers

Mystic Fire Video, 2001

The Power of Myth: A Spiritual Touchstone for Millions

+ The right help for your mind and knowledge
+ Powerful knowledge
+ The world was enlightened and enriched by Joseph Campbell
+ Excellent series
  
  











  



  
Health and the New Civilization1 review
Mokichi Okada

Johrei Fellowship, 1991

Simple approach to spiritual and physical health!

I found this practical book to be a refreshing read. A modern distillation of timeless principles common to spirituality and integrative and alternative medicine, It is a very useful book, exploring the spiritual and physical view of health.
  
  











  



  
The Miracle of Mindfulness41 reviews
Thich Nhat Hanh

Beacon Press, 1999

Miracles!

+ Easy concepts
+ Highly recommend this helpful book
+ Mindfulness Meditation Made Easy
+ A wonderful book.....
  
  











  



  
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics)129 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2000

let go of your cherished notions

+ The Words are Still in my Head
+ Pema Chodron Shines

This is mainly in response to the reviewer who wrote that this book is "esoteric drivel." The reviewer's summation of the main ideas in the book is incorrect and if you know anything at all about Buddhism, you know it isn't about dogma. One of the many teachings of Buddhism says "Live your life as ...
  
  











  



  
Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing120 reviews
Caroline Myss

Three Rivers Press, 1996

Excellent intro to energy medicine and the spirit

+ Core Course for Spiritual Major
+ Anatomy of the Spirit Review
+ Hard Read
+ must read
  
  











  



  
Prayer Is Good Medicine: How to Reap the Healing Benefits of Prayer8 reviews
Larry Dossey

HarperOne, 1997

An Inspirational Book on the Power of Prayer

+ Good book, nicely balanced.. by a physician and intellectual....
+ The Power of Faith!

I, like many people, started praying when I was old enough to talk. I vividly remember my favorite Aunt teaching me the "now I lay me down to sleep" prayer when I was about 3 or 4 - and I said this prayer every night before bed until I was old enough to come up with my own. Although I prayed ...