The Upanishads are called shruti, revelations. Mandukya Upanishad, though the shortest of all Upanishads, is a revered, profound Upnaishad that teaches us about four states of consciousness: the waking, dreaming […]
The Dhammapada – Classics of Indian Spirituality
Dhammapada means “the path of dharma,” the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness. Eknath Easwaran’s best-selling translation of this essential Buddhist text, based on the oldest version, consists of 423 […]
HINDUISM: PATH OF THE ANCIENT WISDOM
Hinduism, the world’s oldest living religion, embodies a wide spectrum of philosophies, beliefs, and customs. It has prompted thinkers from an array of cultures and ages-from Apollonius Tyaneus, a first […]
Knowing Beyond Knowledge: Epistemologies of Religious Experience n Classical and Modern Advaita
Discusses mysticism and religious experience, based on major Advaita texts. also applies concepts of William Alston and Alvin Plantinga, western epistemology applied to understanding Shankar and disciples, also teaching of […]
Samskara: A Rite for a Dead Man #books
Made into a powerful, award-winning film in 1970, this important Kannada novel of the sixties has received widespread acclaim from both critics and general readers since its first publication in […]
Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
In EASTERN BODY, WESTERN MIND, chakra authority Anodea Judith brought a fresh approach to the yoga-based Eastern chakra system, adapting it to the Western framework of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, […]
Ramayana: A Tale of Gods and Demons (Mandala Classics)
The Secret of the Nagas (Shiva Trilogy 1)
This book is an exciting fictional take on Shiva and related mythological events and characters. Some parts of this book make you appreciate the richness and depth of the mythology […]
Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization
A landmark work that demystifies the rich tradition of Indian art, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization analyzes key motifs found in legend, myth, and folklore taken directly […]
Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
If you dropped the Buddha into a modern metropolis, would he come off sounding like a 16th-century morality play or more like a drive-time disc jockey? Lama Surya Das doesn’t […]
Neo Classical Odissi Dance
Deals with the history, background, evolution and emergence of Odissi as a classical dance from India. This book traces the development of Odissi from a local ritual of temple dancers […]
Odissi: An Indian Classical Dance Form
Deals with the history, background, evolution and emergence of Odissi as a classical dance from India. This book traces the development of Odissi from a local ritual of temple dancers […]