Eastern Spirituality

Founded in 1966, The Institute For Cultural Research brought together an eclectic group of individuals - from the sciences, the arts, business, government, and all manner of other disciplines. Established under the leadership of the writer and thinker Idries Shah, ICR considered profound questions facing human society, seeking answers by tackling problems in new ways.

These adorable furballs embody the essence of Zen Buddhism - harmony of body and mind and living fully in the present moment. Kittens exemplify the Power of Meow with their simplicity, grace and blissful Buddha nature. Each feline Zen Master in this lovely volume will get you one step closer to enlightenment as you follow the Four-Pawed Path. If you are looking for calm, clarity, and insight into the teachings of Buddha, this is the purrrrfect book for you!

In offering this volume to teachers, my chief aim is to provide material for narration which shall deal, not with things temporal but with the “Eternal Verities”. These, if presented to our boys and girls in dramatic form, at the most impressionable period of their lives, will sink deeply into their minds. When presented in more direct and didactic fashion, the same truths often fail to impress. These stories of the Buddha are not for one age or one country, but for all time and for the world.

Urmila Devi Dasi (Dr. Edith Best) is a well-known educator, internationally best-selling author, and in-demand lecturer on the Vedic arts, sciences, and culture. She is a senior disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedwnta Swami Prabhupada and a tireless educator actively initiating advanced teaching programs in schools and institutes around the world. An adherent of the Bhakti Yoga (devotional) school of the Gaudiya Vaishnava faith, she is a heralded exponent of this lofty, well respected tradition.

The best book on zodiac signs for beginners! Learn all the basics on the different zodiac signs and what they mean! Have you asked yourself what the zodiac signs mean? I bet you have, because that’s a very common thing. Have you looked at the different symbols and wondered how those symbols came about? When you listen to this book you will get answers to all of your basic questions regarding zodiac signs!

Are you aiming to bring about a change in your lifestyle? Do you want to practice yoga but don’t know where to start? Do you want a harmonious relationship between your mind and body? If you want to achieve any of the above things in life, then you have chosen the right audiobook. This audiobook, acts as a yoga guide and it is perfect for a beginner as well as those seeking to become a yoga devotee.

The story of the Tiger and the Strawberry has been told over and over by many Buddhists and Hindus. However, it doesn't mean what most think it does. Hint: It has nothing to do with enjoying the present moment, or any such Eckhart Tolle style pop-culture-isms - learn the real lesson and meaning behind this amazing story.

Wisdom and Virtue is a decoded and paraphrased version of the Tao Te Ching, the second most translated book in the world after the Bible. This version of the great classic simplifies the basis of Taoism, Chinese philosophy, and Chinese religion for easy application and everyday use.

Sometimes life gets overwhelming and we feel we are down to our last handle on reality. For some of us, the last thing we need is some 10-step plan that requires our entire focus and comes with an ultra-happy coach with a rags-to-riches story. What we really need is the ability to step back and watch how easily problems really do solve themselves. Sometimes it’s best to let the Universe guide you to the perfect solution. Set your raft for a peaceful voyage down the Tao of the River.

Masterful control is at the fingertips of all who come to accept the principles of a Zen lifestyle. The cello was designed to be performed with ease. Your experience while performing was meant to be completely free from struggle. Tension, stress, and impatience has no place in the mind of masterful cellists. While emotion is still present, its manifestation within the performance is under constant guidance. This ability to self-regulate the many facets of your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual selves is what allows you to gain access to masterful cello performance.

After the fall of the Parthians, the Sassanids came into power. In this Middle East history audiobook, we will be discussing the transfer of power and the change in society that came along with it. It’s nice to look back into the past every now and then because that’s the only way that you will better understand the present. Buy this audiobook now.

Believe it or not, but what happened in Old Babylonia centuries ago still holds water today. You see, significant events in history, regardless of the setting, changed the world. They created lessons and from there, new decisions came about. That’s why the identity of the world was established, and that’s how we got to live like we do today.