Book Faith India

(Trade Paper, 5.5 x 8.5, 2008, Religion/Hinduism)

Available April 10, 2010

Benares, Kashi or Varanasi -- this illustrious place of pilgrimage and idealized nucleus of faith -- has been likened to Jerusalem or Mecca. It is acknowledged throughout the world as a centre of Hindu tradition and a seat of ancient learning. There are few cities in the world of greater antiquity and none that have so uninterruptedly maintained their ancient celebrity and distinction. This book, written just after the freedom struggle of 1857, offers a piercing insight into the culture of Benares as seen through the eyes of a European at that time.

This is the "secret biography" of one of Tibet’s foremost saints, the Buddha Drukpa Kunley (1455-1570). Appearing in the spiritual lineage established by Tilopa, is an incarnation of the great Mahasiddha, Saraha.

(Trade Paper, 5.5 x 8.5, 1998, Religion)

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This classic volume by Sir Charles Bell begins with an overview of religion in Tibet before the advent of Buddhism. After familiarizing the reader with the pre-Buddhist Bon religion, he describes the foundation of Buddhism in India by Gotama the Buddha. He details the arrival of Buddhism in Tibet and depicts the struggle between Bon and Indian Buddhism, the result being Tibetan Buddhism. This work is an excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhism for newcomers and provides many new insights for those who are already familiar with this religion. During his nineteen year stay in Tibet, the author consulted unknown Chinese and Tibetan sources, in addition to the known works on Tibet. The result of his labor is this wonderful book.

(Trade Cloth, 7.5 x 9.5, 1993, Travel)

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Fosco Maraini travelled Tibet as a wanderer in the late 1940s. He talked to people of all backgrounds and classes. His book is very graphic, making us feel that we were there with him in old Tibet. Fosco Maraini went there to learn, to understand, to give and to receive. His encounter with the people of Tibet, from princesses to peasants, aided as he was by a good knowledge of the language, is a true meeting of minds. The text, which attests to the disciplines of the scholar allied to the sensitivity of the poet, is enriched by the indisputable narrative value of the author's photographs, including many Buddhist temple artifacts now forever lost.

(Trade Paper, 5.5 x 8.5, 1999, Mythology/Folklore)

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Tales from the ancient and diverse Indian cultures are retold for the benefit of those in quest of spiritual perfection. These stories have inspired devotion in the hearts of people for centuries, revealing the lives of saintly persons who attained fulfillment by cultivating divine qualities and actions. The path they followed becomes a source of inspiration for each of us today. We can also develop a subtle ability to gain spiritual guidance from all aspects of nature, and thus always be in union with the Supreme. Dive deep into this ocean of wisdom and enjoy the wealth of knowledge given in these spiritual stories.

(Trade Paper, 5 x 7, 2004, Non Fiction/Yoga)

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Here is an account of an authentic yogic system recommended by eminent yogis. The book covers methods of breath control, the correct postures to be observed in the practice of yoga, as well as mental exercises and methods of meditation followed by eastern experts on yoga. A chapter is included on Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan yoga that will prove to be of immense value to the reader. This work is highly recommended for all the students of yoga. This book is a further step on the path to a deeper revelation of a little known subject.