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Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Meditation from the Tantras |
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| Meditations from the Tantras is a clear and comprehensive book on meditation for beginners. The general aim is to show the possibilities open to the practitioner of meditation, the preparation that is necessary, as well as practical methods to attain meditative experiences. Featuring fundamental pratyahara (sensory withdrawal) practices such as Antar Mouna™ and introductions to other meditation techniques such as Yoga Nidra,™ ajapa japa, trataka, the kriyas and the different forms... |
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Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati |
Sri Vijnana Bhairava Tantra: The Ascent |
$19.49 $13.64 |
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| The theme of Vijnana Bhairava Tantra is dharana, or concentration, a subject most relevant today. This new translation and commentary of a classical tantric text sheds much light on the practice of dharana, which until now has been revealed only by peripheral explanations. The text comprises 112 different dharanas, or techniques of concentration, which can easily be incorporated into one's daily life. Although dharana is a practice intended for an adept, whose mind is steady and controlled, the... |
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Taming the Kundalini |
$6.49 $4.54 |
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| Taming the Kundalini is a collection of letters written by Swami Satyananda Saraswati to a close disciple, during the period 1959-62. Through this detailed and intimate account of yogic and spiritual training, the reader is given a rare glimpse into the unfoldment of the guru-disciple relationship and the implementation of progressive sadhana as a powerful tool to awaken consciousness. In this book Swami Satyananda offers to all his spiritual advice and encouragement and leads the reader into... |
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Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati |
Dharana Darshan |
$16.49 $11.54 |
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| Dharana Darshan includes as yet unpublished classic meditation practices derived from the Upanishads, the Tantras and other traditional yogic texts. The core of the book is Swami Niranjanananda's adaptation of the complex upanishadic akasha (space) dharanas for modern practitioners, including chidakasha, hridayakasha, daharakasha and vyoma panchaka dharanas, along with advanced stages of the classic ajapa japa and trataka practices. Also included is an introduction explaining the theory and... |
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Vishnu Devananda |
Meditation and Mantras |
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| This is the most complete source on mantras, meditation, and other techniques of self-inquiry readily available. It is a psychological study, a guide for practice and a source of great learning. It contains all techniques for understanding, and controlling the mind. Raja, Hatha, Kundalini, Jnana and Mantra Yoga are all discussed in detail. Swami Vishnu-Devananda is also the author of The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga.
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"Written by a experienced spiritual practitioner, the... |
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi |
Science of Being and Art of Living: Transcendental Meditation (Maharishi) |
$9.99 $6.99 |
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| In his first book (written in 1960) Maharishi has captured the eternal Vedic Wisdom in seed form, and expressed it in modern, scientific language. In these pages, Maharishi provides the essential knowledge of Being, fully awake self-referral consciousness at the basis of Nature’s activity, and explains how Transcendental Meditation can be used to enliven this eternal field in every aspect of human life. (374 pages)
This one-of-a-kind book remains the definitive introduction to its... |
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Sadguru Sant Keshavadas |
Gayatri: The Highest Meditation |
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| Gayatri The Highest Meditation describes the Gayatri, the mantra which helps the higher man to be bron in us all. Sant Keshavadas profoundly tells the meaning and many facets (water rites, sitting posture, time, atmosphere, breath control, pronunciation of sacred sounds) of this ancient meditation. There are few books available on the Gayatri meditation in English. Prof. T.K. Venkateswaran of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Detroit, praises Sant Keshavadas’ work and... |
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati |
Sure Ways to Self Realization |
$16.49 $11.54 |
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| Sure Ways to Self-Realization is a practical and informative text on systems of meditation from cultures all over the world. To assist today's seekers to find a suitable path back to the source, the real self, and to find stability of mind in a rapidly changing world, Swami Satyananda Saraswati describes the path of meditation, the obstacles confronting the practitioner and the means to overcome them. Both theory and practical instructions for a vast range of age-old meditation practices are... |
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John E. Coleman |
The Quiet Mind |
$25.99 $18.19 |
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| The Quiet Mind is a classic (and true) story of a spiritual odyssey. John Coleman, a CIA agent in Asia in the 1950's, is forced to resign when his cover is blown. He embarks on a vigorous pursuit of a different sort: a quest for spiritual truth. Coleman travels through India, Burma, Japan and Thailand and encounters such legendary teachers as Krishnamurti, Maharishi, D.T. Suzuki and Sayagyi U Ba Khin. His search for peace of mind and liberating insights comes to fruition in Yangon... |
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Paramahansa Yogananda |
Metaphysical Meditations |
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| This little book offers definite metaphysical methods of meditation for the student who has already struggled through the mobs of rowdy thought and has entered the portals of silence. The meditations are of three types: prayers or demands addressed to God, affirmations about God, and those spoken to the individual consciousness. Contents Include: Devotion and worship Meditations on God Expansion of consciousness Finding God Material concerns Self-improvement Christmas... |
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Brian Dana Akers |
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika |
$10.50 $7.35 |
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| An Indian yogi named Svatmarama wrote the Hatha Yoga
Pradipika in the fifteenth century C.E. In writing the text,
Svatmarama drew on his own experience and on older works now lost. Over the
last half millennium this book has established itself as the classic work
on Hatha Yoga.
Learn about: chakras, kundalini, yoga, hatha yoga, asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, meditation, shakti, nadis, neti, bindu and siddhis.
Contains the original Sanskrit, a new English
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Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw |
The Manuals of Dhamma |
$10.49 $7.34 |
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| Vipassana is the quintessence of teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ledi Sayadaw was an invaluable link in the chain of teachers that preserved Vipassana in its pristine purity in Myanmar. The writings of this great meditation master and Abhidhamma scholar are not easily available today. Therefore the Vipassana Research Institute has published The Manuals of Dhamma, which is a collection of English translations of the Venerable Sayadaw’s writings.
The reader will find a great treasure of... |
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Swami Niranjanananda Sarawati |
Yoga Sadhana Panorama - Vol. 2 |
$19.49 $13.64 |
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| The second volume of this series consists of satsangs and the famous Laya Yoga practices transmitted by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati during his 1994 European tour. The main themes covered are Laya Yoga, meditation, aspects of the mind, spirituality in daily life, self evolution, teaching yoga, and ways of using and applying yoga in society. Laya Yoga is an advanced practice and should only be attempted under the guidance of a master. About the Author: Born in 1960, Swami... |
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Swami Sivananda |
How to Live Hundred Years |
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| Gerontology is an ancient science! Since time immemorial Man has sought ways and means to conquer death; because, he is immortal. There is an innate urge in him to express that immortality, and to experience that immortality here and now. The Isavasya Upanishad enjoins upon man the duty to try to live for a hundred years, performing right actions. The Rishis had in their forest-research-laboratories discovered various methods of prolonging life-Pranayama, Asanas like Sirshasana and... |
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Swami Shankarananda |
Happy For No Good Reason |
$14.49 $10.14 |
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| If making money, finding a lover, winning and award, or reaching a goal is a good reason to be happy then meditation certainly seems like on good reason, Ironically, happiness through medition is the best reason of all since it directs us to the source of happiness itself-the inner self. Happiness that has no good reason is the most stable happiness which cannot be destroyed when the outer world cause is removed. It is author's wish that everyone learn the secret of happiness for... |
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David Frawley |
Vedantic Meditation: Lighting the Flame of Awareness |
$12.95 $9.07 |
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| As yoga gains popularity across the U.S., many people are becoming interested in its traditional Vedic roots. While Buddhist meditation is well represented on bookshelves, there has been little Vedantic philosophy written in lay terms until now.
Author David Frawley guides readers through the challenges of cultivating
awareness, calming the mind, and practicing meditation according to Vedanta and
Hinduism. He examines how cultural knowledge systems in the West lead
individuals to... |
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Swami Niranjananada Saraswati |
Yoga Sadhana Panorama Vol. 1 |
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| In 1994, Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati gave a month long programme in Australia. This book includes the edited transcriptions of the discourses (satsangs) given at that time.
The main themes are sannyasa and meditation, including commentary on chapters 1 to 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, and in depth expositions of sannyasa as lifestyle, spiritual life, sadhana, the four great teachings (Yoga, Vedanta, Samkhya and Tantra), prana, enlightenment, and mind.
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U Ko Lay |
Manual of Vipassana Meditation |
$5.49 $3.84 |
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| This book throws light on the scientific aspect of the Buddha's Teaching. His teaching is explained with the help of the three important suttas-- the Dhammacakkappavattanasutta, Anattalakhanasutta and the Mahasatipatthanasutta. |
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Sri Krishna Das |
Book of Daily prayer for All - Meditation on Siva Sakti |
$6.49 $4.54 |
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| The author has written one hundred and thirty paragraphs of glory and
adoration of Siva and thirty paragraphs of devotional prayer. These are
original, elevating, thoughtful and written in English with Hindi version.
Adoration of Sakti is quoted from celebrated ancient texts. To this is added
some selected verses of laudation and prayer from sacred scriptures and the
excellences in master pieces of a few famous and momentous stotras from
well-known devotee-poets, with their English... |
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H.H. Dalai Lama |
Introduction of Buddhism and Tantric Meditation |
$4.95 $3.47 |
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| Tantric Buddhism is in general concerned with particular types of meditation and ritual that are seen as especially powerful and efficacious. The goals of these practices may be both worldly - alleviation of sickness, control of the weather - and soteriological. Tantric techniques are generally centered on the ritual evocation and worship of deities who are usually conceived of as awakened, enlightened. The key to this process is the use of mantras and methods of visualization; successful... |
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Osho |
Meditation : The first and last freedom |
$22.49 $15.74 |
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| Meditation: The First and Last Freedom is a practical step-by-step guide to 63 meditation techniques, selected and created by the great Indian mystic, Osho. The techniques range from the ancient Buddhist, Taoist, Sufi and Hindu practices to those techniques Osho has developed specifically for our needs today. Clear and scientific explanations of what meditation is and is not, a description of obstacles which present themselves along the way, and answers to meditators’ questions combine to... |
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Roy Eugene Davis |
A Master Guide to Meditation and Spiritual Growth |
$8.49 $5.94 |
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| For every person sincerely interested in spiritual growth, this book is a
reliable guide. The innate urge of every soul is to have awareness restored to
wholeness. Here are ways to nurture that process. Meditation is easy to practice
and allows results in accord with attention given to it. the author provides
specific guidelines for beginning meditators and advanced procedures for the
more experienced. Included are routines and techniques, along with
recommendations to encourage the... |
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W.Y. Evans-Wentz |
Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines |
$22.49 $15.74 |
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| The Seven Books of Wisdom of the Great Path, According to the Great Path, According to the Late Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup's English Rendering This book is a successful attempt to place on record not only a catena of carefuly made translations of texts which are still a subject of curiosity for Western scholars, but also a body of orally transmitted traditions and teachings realting to texts collected from Late Lama kazi Dawa-Samdup. Most attracting and interesting philosophy and religious text... |
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Lily de Silva |
Key to Pali Primer |
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| The answers are here! The Pali Primer by Lily de Silva published by Vipassana Research Institute is an introduction to Pali grammar for beginners. It is based on the principle of teaching grammar through composition using a gradually expanding vocabulary. Exercises requiring translation from and into Pali form an integral part of each lesson.
Many students who found this book very useful have requested that the answers to the exercises in the Pali Primer be made available. Prof. Lily de Silva... |
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Swami Sivananda |
Meditation on Om and Mandukya Upanishad |
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| This book deals with the profound philosophy of the all-inclusive Om with the metaphysical discussion of the ultimate Reality and the method of approach to it. Table of Contents: Prayer to Om Guru Vandana Omkara Smarana Stotra Nirguna Song Introduction Chapter - I: Philosophy of Om Symbol of Brahman Importance of Om Benefits of Om What is Om Composition of Om Sixteen States of... |
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