When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times129 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2005

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 ...
  
  











  



  
I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta120 reviews
Nisargadatta Maharaj

Acorn Press (NC), 1990

The Only Entrance to All Facts

+ Truly inspirational
+ Simply the facts.
+ A Classic of Yoga
+ Amazing book, but poor printing
  
  











  



  
Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why (Plus)368 reviews
Bart D. Ehrman

HarperOne, 2007

Clear & Concise Explanation of New Testament Origins

+ Eye opening
+ Misquoting Jesus: The Book Everyone Influenced By Christianity Must Read!
+ Well written, objective review of early Christian writings - recommended to anyone interested in the topic
  
  











  



  
The Upanishads19 reviews

Nilgiri Press, 1987

Timeless Knowing

+ Important volume on one of humanity's greatest religious works
+ The Upanishads
+ Good
  
  











  



  
The Presence Process: A Healing Journey into Present Moment Awareness44 reviews
Michael Brown

Beaufort Books, 2005

Present, alert, and emotionally balanced....

+ Finally, a practical approach
+ Buy this book!
+ Lifesaver
+ life changing
  
  











  



  
1500 Ways to Escape the Human Jungle3 reviews
Vernon Howard

New Life Foundation, 1978

Pocket full of spiritual first aid

+ 1500 Ways to stay focused on your center

No other book I have ever read is as POWERFUL as 1500 Ways... I can sit down and invest 15 minutes in this book and by then I am knee deep in spiritual quicksand. That is to say, it fills me with the feeling of spiritual beingness that is rich deep and oh! so REAL you can cut it with a knife. I ...
  
  











  



  
The Power of Your Supermind17 reviews
Vernon Linwood Howard

New Life Foundation, 2001

Tremendously Enlightening

+ Want to Use Your Mind to Create Success? READ THIS BOOK!
+ My 1st Vernon Howard book
+ Ranks among the best Vernon Howard books!
  
  











  



  
Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda 8 Vol. set21 reviews
Swami Vivekananda

Vedanta Press & Bookshop, 1947

Excellent read that walks the line between intellect and spirit.

+ Complete works of Swami Vivekananda
+ Good Collection of Knowledge
+ Life's change agent
  
  











  



  
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao201 reviews
Wayne W. Dyer

Hay House, 2007

Stop the Chase and Become a Witness ...

+ Life Changing
+ Worth exploring
+ CJJ
+ Really Brilliant, easy to read, short chapters.
  
  











  



  
Vedanta Philosophy: Self-Knowledge Atma-Jnana1 review
Swami Abhedananda

Kessinger Publishing, 1942

Provocative!

Vedanta is not easy for the western mind to readily grasp. This is an excellent book that helps to bridge Eastern philosophy to Western thinking and does so admirably. By focusing on the self and how it pertains to knowledge disclosed in the Vedic scriptures, the reader is gently led to ...
  
  











  



  
Illuminata: A Return to Prayer29 reviews
Marianne Williamson

Riverhead Trade, 1995

The Message of We Are Not Separate...

+ Illuminata: Return to Prayer
+ PRAYS THAT MEET SO MANY NEEDS
+ Illuminata
+ Excellent.
  
  











  



  
Inspire Yourself2 reviews
Vernon Howard

New Life Foundation, 1975

Valuable Wisdom

This is the first Vernon Howard book I read and as I was first glancing at it at the store I realized it had answers I had been looking for for a long time and I just had to buy it. The book contains short, paragraph - long stories that illustrate a point of wisdom. As one story points out - "If we ...
  
  











  



  
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment961 reviews
Eckhart Tolle

New World Library, 2004

The first book thar really worked

+ The Power of Now, Is Taking Control of Your Emotions!
+ Big stuff
+ The Power of Now
+ Excellent!
  
  











  



  
Vasistha's Yoga20 reviews
Venkatesananda

State University of New York Press, 1993

Best Book Ever Written

+ A Monumental work
+ Fractal Hinduism
+ Great Book
+ Best of the best
  
  











  



  
Happier Than God: Turn Ordinary Life into an Extraordinary Experience69 reviews
Neale Donald Walsch

Hampton Roads Pub Co, 2008

Happiness Is...

+ One of the best teachings for creating your life and happiness
+ Another masterpiece
+ Very Good
+ Happier Than God
  
  











  



  
Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from The Power of Now111 reviews
Eckhart Tolle

New World Library, 2001

Another spiritual inspiration.

+ 'Now' is the only place we ever are.
+ Practicing the Power of Now; Essential Teachings
+ Excellent Teaching
+ Enlightening and challenging
  
  











  



  
The Bhagavad Gita (Classics of Indian Spirituality)47 reviews

Nilgiri Press, 2007

Beautiful

+ helpful intro text
+ A nice, easy-to-read version of the Bhagavad Gita
+ Lifelong Book
  
  











  



  
Talks With Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness20 reviews
Ramana Maharshhi

Inner Directions, 2000

In the Presence of the Holy Mountain

+ Life Changing
+ it just makes sense
+ The Missing Index
+ A spirtual treatise from Ramana Maharshi
  
  











  



  
Annamalai Swami - Final Talks1 review

Annamalai Swami Ashram, 2000

An Excellent Voice of Truth

This little book is invaluable. If you like, as I do, having reminders in your life to point to the SELF, this book is an excellent choice. The clear, concise and still voice of annamalai is a welcome pointer back to what really matters - holding to the self. This from a person who attained ...
  
  











  



  
Jnana Yoga11 reviews
Swami Vivekananda

Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center, 1982

Jnana Yoga

+ The ultimate book
+ Outstanding Treatise on Jnana Yoga!
+ Great Resource
+ Rare view into Wisdom by a Master