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The Prophet is a book of 26 poetic essays written in English in 1923 by the Lebanese American artist, philosopher and writer Khalil Gibran. In the book the prophet Almustafa, who has lived in the foreign city of Orphalese for 12 years, is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses many issues of life and the human condition. The book is divided into chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, and more.

On the surface, this is a biography of an accomplished seeker who mastered the practices of yoga and brought a system for understanding the mysteries of body, mind, and spirit to students in the West. But, like the life of Swami Rama, this audiobook offers more than a sequence of astonishing events. As you read the stories of authentic guru-disciple relationships Swami Rama had both with his master and with his own students, you will see how the spiritual wisdom is transmitted through generations. This book also serves as a guide to advanced practices of yoga and tantra not commonly understood in modern times.

The Williams family gave into an odd, overwhelming desire to purchase and move into a Victorian home they had come upon by chance...but shortly after moving in, strange things began to happen. It became abundantly clear that the Williams' new home was haunted.

A key figure in the metaphysical movement known as New Thought, Florence Scovel Shinn has influenced many modern spiritual leaders, including Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Deepak Chopra, May McCarthy, and Louise Hay. Through stories of real-life situations and biblical tenets, Shinn teaches that the empowering use of positive attitude and affirmations can create a path to wealth, good health, and loving relationships. Intuition, love, and prosperity can expand through intentional thoughts and prayer.

Bit-lit - Romance Paranormale pour adultes. La guerre est imminente. Le dénouement approche. Les trois races n’ont d’autre choix que de s’affronter.

Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson is the first book of G. I. Gurdjieff's monumental trilogy All and Everything. Conceived as both a cosmological epic and a profound work of inner instruction, the book presents its teachings through an unusual narrative framework that deliberately challenges the reader's habitual modes of perception and understanding. The story is framed as a series of conversations between Beelzebub — a high-ranking cosmic being exiled from the Solar System — and his beloved grandson Hassein.

" Elle est née pour guérir, il est voué à détruire…. De leur lien ne pourra résulter que la mort ou le chaos. ". Charlie est la future grande prêtresse de Myrosthena, la cité la plus vaste de Bastaria Democracy. Charlie a un don de guérison, un avenir tout tracé, une âme sœur à épouser. Mais comment pourrait-elle poursuivre paisiblement sa vie lorsque tous les signes annoncent la fin de ce monde par un dieu en colère ? L’unique moyen de protéger son peuple se situe au-delà de la frontière invisible, sur les terres inconnues d’où aucun explorateur n’est jamais revenu.

Se ti addentri in questo audiolibro, potresti sentirti smarrito come un errante che vaga nei corridoi oscuri di un antico labirinto. Eppure, ogni passo avanti in questa storia è una chiave, un indizio prezioso che ti guida lungo il sentiero verso la Pietra Filosofale. Un viaggio di trasformazione interiore, un risveglio dell'anima che attende chi osa esplorare i recessi più oscuri e luminosi del proprio essere.

Caterina da Siena (1347-1380) fu dichiarata prima santa nel 1461 e poi Dottore della Chiesa nel 1970. È compatrona d'Italia e d'Europa. Caterina, pressoché analfabeta, veniva aiutata nelle sue opere di carità da un gruppo di uomini e donne, fratelli spirituali, detti la "Bella Brigata". A questi stessi dettava le sue lettere, spesso dettandole contemporaneamente a più "scrivani". Scrisse circa 380 lettere, durante gli ultimi dieci anni della sua vita.

Connaissez-vous le fou qui était sage ? Il se nomme Nasreddine Hodja et ses brèves histoires ont fait le tour du monde. Nasreddine est un personnage dont la célébrité dépasse les siècles, les générations et les âges. Il est connu dans le monde arabo-musulman sous différents noms : en Turquie, Iran et Pakistan, il est Nasreddine Hodja ; dans le monde arabe, il s'appelle Djeha, Jiha, Goha, Ch'ha... Dans d'autres lieux, il est l'idiot, le simple ou le fou-sage. Un livre audio de plus de 50 histoires tout en sagesse, à la lisière de l'absurde et de la raison.

'Compelling, evocative, heart-wrenching and beautifully written. Highly recommended.' - Fiona Valpy, author of The Storyteller of Casablanca Being a woman was her only crime. Scottish Highlands, 1727. In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to...

This anonymous fourteenth-century text is the glory of English mysticism, and one of the most practical and useful guides to finding union with God ever written. Carmen Acevedo Butcher’s new translation is the first to bring the text into a modern English idiom - while remaining strictly faithful to the meaning of the original Middle English. The Cloud of Unknowingconsists of a series of letters written by a monk to his student or disciple, instructing him (or her) in the way of Divine union.

The Analects or Selected Sayings is an ancient Chinese text comprising sayings and wisdom teachings attributed to Confucius and his contemporaries, as well as fragmentary dialogues between the philosopher and his students. The Analects has been one of the most influential books in China for the last two millennia, and continues to contribute to Chinese and East Asian culture and thought.

‘Chillingly authentic’ Guardian on Fog Island 'Haunting. Nail-biting. I can't stop thinking about this book' Reader Review ★★★★★ 'Fantastically terrifying … I could hardly bear to put it down and read long into the night' Reader Review ★★★★★ * * * * * Are YOU ready to...

Brought to you by Penguin. A nineteenth century French priest discovers something in his mountain village at the foot of The Pyrenees which enables him to amass and spend a fortune of millions of pounds. The tale seems to begin with buried treasure and then turns into an unprecedented historical...

This book will help distinguish between Scientology, the Illuminati, modern-day cults, and true Christianity!

Entre remédios e tratamentos alternativos, as curandeiras sempre estiveram à margem da medicina tradicional, ligadas ao poder de ervas, gestos e encantamentos capazes de enfrentar todo tipo de mal. Tradicionalmente designadas ao cuidado do lar, dedicaram suas vidas à saúde dos outros como forma de resistência. As parteiras, “avós” curandeiras, cuidadoras e aprendizes foram expulsas e desacreditadas por autoridades eruditas, políticas e religiosas desde a Antiguidade.

Yoga teacher Ren Devlin’s life is forever changed after he performs what the world proclaims to be a "miracle" in front of hundreds of shocked onlookers. Lauded as a spiritual healer, Ren is thrust into the limelight, along with his beloved life partner, Sean. Amidst the chaos, Ren seeks answers through deep meditation, during which he encounters his “council”—the gods and goddesses of the zodiac. Led by Saturn and Venus, Ren’s astrological council steers him down a path of spiritual healing to work through the kleshas—the five mental afflictions responsible for suffering.

Trois ennemis. Trois amours. Trois destinées. Un seul adversaire ? Découvrez enfin l’épilogue de cette saga palpitante au sein d’un univers magique et atypique.

Un nouvel ordre est instauré dans le royaume de Drewid. Piégés, les héritiers du sang Ancien sont contraints de s’allier face à la coalition des druides. Après le massacre de sa famille, Lyham de Brocéliande est empêtré dans une guerre d’usure contre Lennon, le seigneur picte d’Alba. Né second de la fratrie des princes namnettes, il n’a jamais aspiré au pouvoir souverain. Lorsque Kendall tombe entre ses griffes, il voit dans le plus jeune héritier du clan ennemi l’occasion de se venger...