Bede Griffiths studies the harmony of the Western and Eastern modes of consciousness.

A growing body of scientific research indicates that mindfulness can reduce stress and impose mental and physical health. Here is a collection of some of the best writings from the leading figures in the field on what mindfulness is, why one should practice it, and how to apply it daily life.

From a symposium of eastern and western scholars, 'Mindscience' offers important new insights into the workings of perception, cognition, and the mind-body connection.

Dr. Suzuki contrasts the mystic qualities of Buddhism with those of Christianity - examining the latter through the writings of Meister Eckhart (1260-1326), an unconventional ecclesiastic of the Dominican Order.

A carefully edited and translated collection of Pre-Columbian spiritual texts authored by sages, priests and ancient nobility.  Included are poems, songs and verses that challenge 21st century readers to open their hearts and minds to the wisdom of the past and understand the richness of Mesomerican life and traditions.

Tolle expands on the freedom and joy of a life lived "in the now" to show how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world.

An accessible way to understand the beginnings of nonviolent practices within Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism and its impact on East Asian cultures.  These traditional practices can be applied and extended to meet contemporary problems in the West, is the author's premise, and hold promise for solving some of our most immediate ecological concerns of the time.

A story of provoking spiritual odyssey and also a story of the meeting between East and West in America, and the ways in which the encounter has transformed how all of us understand God and ourselves.

Illustrated with beautiful photographs, Mary Pope Osborne, captures the essence of the major world religions and writes about them with reverence and simplicity.  Both youngsters and adults can get an understanding of the culture and practices of each religion including; Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Traditional Chinese.