Devotee Authors
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The
Measure of Christ's Love: In His Own Words, Jesus Reveals the Mysteries
of His Teachings
By Catherine Julian Dove & Vera Lauren
Greeting, I am thrilled to announce November 29th is the highly anticipated
launch of my book, but I warn you please do not be put off by the title
we were "given." If you know anything about me, you know this
is not a religious book and the teachings are meant for everyone no matter
what you believe. Master's support and input was ever present because he
wanted to be part of this. I am both humbled and honored. The making of
this book is a book in itself, and the title is,
The Measure of Christ's Love. (This is bittersweet news because of the devastating physical loss of my sister friend and partner Catherine Julian Dove; however, of course Catherine is still instrumental in helping me propel this honorable privilege we continue to share.)
Getting this book to print was quite a challenge, and not for the reasons you may be thinking. Any teaching of this spiritual magnitude threatens those of darkness and they attempt to cause havoc, but at the very most it is temporary because light always triumphs. In this case, there were nearly two years of delays "beyond our control," but last spring the Celestial Christ told me that the 2011 holiday season was always their desired book release date; so I detached from the outcome and left it in their hands. It is our hope you will read this book with an open heart and ask the Christ and your Presence to assist you in its understanding. I thank you in advance for helping raise the consciousness of the world by sharing this sacred teaching, and for all your prayers and letters of support. When the audio version of the book becomes available I will notify you. This book is a first in a series and soon the second will go to print, and I will subsequently let you know that release date.
Please email everyone on your contact lists, as well as using all your social networking to let people know the book is now available to purchase. If anyone is willing to share media contacts that is greatly appreciated as I would love to discuss this book on some talk shows to open minds and advance sales. Thanks for all your support, and I welcome feedback.
You can order the book by calling Tate Publishing (888) 361-9473 (toll-free) or (405-256-6353).
You may also go through the Tate Publishing website, Tatepublishing.com/bookstore, and eventually it will be in stores, on Amazon.com, etc. Or click on:
http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61566-994-3
Tip sheet file-
http://www.tatepublishing.com/tipsheet/book.php?key=10273
by Sharifah Rosso
A Life's Retrospective Reflections on Divine Love, Light and Beauty
They include "Soaring on an Overtone", which is dedicated to dear Antoinette (Nettie) van Leuween and includes many beautiful compositions and videos inspired by her native land, Indonesia. Included in it is an older video of Wayang Orang, Court style Javanese Dance, depicting Arjuna and Lord Krishna performed to a recording of Gamelan Music directed by my teacher K.R.T. Wasidipuro as well as sample Gamelan music from Sunda, Mayasia, Bali and Java.
The most recent new post is a poem by my devotee grandmother, Rosilla (Rose) Tooles Harris who served for years at the Lake Shrine. I have made this section a little tribute to her and included some American Songs arranged by Aaron Copeland, "The Last Rose of Summer" sung by Amelia Galla Curci, and some other inspiring compositions as well as a couple beautiful Youtube videos of the Lake Shrine and a photo collage of my grandmother's 75th Birthday Celebration held by the Lake Shrine Devotees including glimpses of Brother Turiyananada and Brother Dharmananda.
In addition, I have added some beautiful Gamelan Shadow plays and dances, emphasizing stories about Arjuna's battles with "Demons" in the Gamelan Section, Hebrew Sacred Services honoring the recent Holy Days and Dora Grynwald's mother who passed on recently, and a beautiful performance of Gustavo Dudamel (LA Philharmonic Conductor) and wonderful violinist Hilary Hahn performing for the pope.



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by Lisa I Meriweather
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Ambrosia on Amazon
Ignite the Flame of Inspiration in the New Year with Ambrosia: Streams from Many Springs, paperback 8½”x 5½” 94 pages. Contains over 500 inspirational and motivational SEED-THOUGHTS compiled by 56 categories, plus breathing exercises to calm the mind. For more in-formation visit www.lisameriweather.com $12.95/ea, shipping $3.95, plus Ca. tax $1.13 (8.75%)
Cook Book - Discover Tofu, spiral bound 7”x 8½”, 66
pages. Contains 60 easy to prepare recipes, including some authentic Old
World recipes prepared with tofu.. For more information and tofu recipe
got to www.lisameriweather.com
$12.95/ea, shipping $3.95, plus Ca. tax $1.13 (8.75%).
Quotations from Ambrosia on wooden plaques 8”x 10” The Images
are created by Magic Wings. The plaques (see images on lower right) are
handcrafted by a local artist. Quotations been selected from Ambrosia. You
may choose a quotation of your choice, e-mail your request to Lisa lisaatmagicwings@aol.com
Depending on the grain of wood, lends each plaque a unique and different
look. $29.95/ea, shipping $6.95, plus Ca. tax $2.62 (8.75%) Allow 2-3 weeks
for delivery.
Please do not send cash. Make money order or check payable to Magic Wings, and mail to PO Box 4536 West Hills, CA 91308. Books can also be ordered through Amazon, and on line by going to www.lisameriweather.com and pay through Pay-Pal. Receive a 10% discount when purchasing any two (2) items. For additional price breaks please indicate qty and e-mail your request /questions to Lisa, lisaatmagicwings@aol.com
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Ambrosia: Streams from Many Springs / Book Review’s
“We empower words and thoughts by entertaining them in our mind. Ambrosia contains over 500 inspirational seed – thoughts, one can use to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Here is what some people had to say about Ambrosia: Streams from Many Springs:
Life is a journey – sometimes over wondrous mountain tops of joy and other times through dark valleys of pain and despair. For Lisa Meriweather that journey was facilitated and made bearable by the inspired wisdom of others who have traveled the way before. This book is her effort to share just some of the reflections that encouraged her most on her trip through life: Ambrosia-the fruit of many courageous souls.” ~ Nancy Kitchen, Editor & Library Director Emeritus, Pepperdine University ~ Calabasas, CA. She is also Editor of Ambrosia and has my eternal gratitude.
“When I first started reading Ambrosia, by the 3rd. page I said, “Wow! This book is great.” It is not a book to read straight through, it is to powerful. It is to dip into and find pleasure, inspiration or comfort under each topic.” ~ Nancy Sanford, Nursing Professor Emeritus ~ Canoga Park, CA
“Ambrosia: Streams from Many Springs – This Book, is a unique collection of quotes that is perfect to reference when you need to take a few minutes to step away from the challenges of daily life, slow down and take a deep breath to put things back into perspective and rejuvenate your demeanor. Read this book like savoring fine wine, a little at a time!” ~ George Davlantes Inventor ~ Woodland Hills, CA
“In her latest release, Ambrosia: Streams from Many Springs,” Lisa Meriweather has written a truly heartfelt inspiring piece of work filled with shining gems of wisdom.” ~ Anne Loader McGee Author Northridge, CA.
“The customary definition of Ambrosia is Food for the Gods. In this case it is Food from the Gods. This little book offers bountiful wisdom from some of the greatest minds in history – covering many of life’s journeys, trials and tribulations.” ~ Roland M. Koncan, Attorney at Law. Malibu, CA.
“Ambrosia: Streams from Many Springs is a lovely treasure of a book, so thoughtfully compiled, and filled with comforting and useful wisdom. It is a source of positive thoughts and upliftment that can be turned to again and again.” ~ Nancy Golden-Clark ~ Murrieta, CA
“I have enjoyed picking up your book from
time to time and reading a few quotes. It always seems to be the perfect
quote for the moment. These are definitely quotes we can all live by.”
~ S. K. ~ Los Angeles, Ca
“Ambrosia is a compendious collection of words of wisdom, hope and
inspiration.” ~ Kathleen Sterling, ValleyNewsgroup.com Ca April 14.
2011 ~ Woodland Hills, CA
A percentage of the proceeds from book sales will go to local homeless shelters. What one reader had to say: “May the gates of heaven open up for you so you can continue to be a blessing in support of homeless shelters.” ~Juana ~ Los Angeles, CA
Angels of Protection: True Angel Stories in the Modern Age
Two long time devotees, Angela Taylor and Rob Jacobs would like to introduce you to our new book – Angels of Protection / True Angel Stories in the Modern Age, published by Creative House Press Int., in Austin, Texas.
Angela and I have written and compiled over thirty-five incredible true stories about angel’s protective powers and love - from times of war to a child’s rescue in a backyard swimming pool; from passing into the next realm to business and finance, and from stories of fathers and sons to an encounter with Saint Michael in Spanish Harlem.
Angels appear in Paramahansa Yogananda’s classic Autobiography of A Yogi, and Rajarsi Janakananda, Gurudeva’s beloved disciple, and successor president of SRF, said, “A Master is like an angel of God.” (From SRF Bulletin for Centers and Meditation Groups, #72, August 1977).
Included are fourteen images that I have created from my art series: Angels of Protection.
This full color limited edition at 10-3/4 “x 8-3/8,” has 75 by world-class graphic designer, my and retails for $24.95. However, an introductory sales price of $21.95 plus sales tax (California residents only) and shipping (when appropriate) is presently being offered.
This color edition can be purchased only from the publisher and the authors. The black and white edition (color covers, black and white inside) is 9”x6” and can be obtained from www.creativehousepress.com, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com and www.borders.com
Lindsay Boyd
My short stories Into the Light and Goat's Milk are now on languageandculture.net
Simply go to the site and click on 'prose backdrop' or click here.
My self-published trilogy of novels, dealing principally with the themes
of healing and reconciliation, are available at www.trafford.com
and also www.amazon.com The novels
are titled 'The Unintentional Healing of Soul', 'Proper Respect for
a Wound' and 'Thanks be to The World'.
Peace and Jai Guru,
Lindsay Boyd
John Maxwell
Taylor
John Maxwell Taylor has been a devotee since 1967 and lived in Encinitas
for 25 years before remarrying and moving to Ohio in 2006 . His book
The Power of I Am (North Atlantic Books), now in its fourth printing
and four languages, teaches how to stay centered in any social situation,
particularly when dealing with people who are tense, or behaving in
a negative manner towards us. By using a series of body centered grounding
and energy redirecting techniques while dealing with everyday situations,
we can transform the static charge often generated in such moments into
positive fuel for the soul and self-awareness.
Evolving out of workshops originally called "Secrets of Sociological
Aikido", taught for the past 10 years to thousands of people internationally,
the techniques and ideas presented support Paramahansa Yogananda's premise
that we must learn to "stand unshaken amidst the crash of falling
worlds".
In our time of tremendous global upheaval and change, where the tension
in society is palpable, meditative individuals sometimes find that as
their consciousness expands, they become more sensitive not only to
the beauty in life, but also the inharmony in the world. Taylor has
found ways to build up a sense of power and connect with the divine
presence strongly, no matter where we are or who we are dealing with.
Techniques such as knowing which of the two eyes of a person connects
to their "essence" and which to their programming, enable
us to draw out the best in almost everyone we meet by looking into their
"essence eye". Or, if someone is projecting negativity towards
us, be able to look into their "personality eye" in such a
way that they sense they are dealing with a power to be reckoned with
that is greater than our human selves. In this way it becomes possible
to often diffuse potential conflict without saying a word, quickly bring
out the best in people, and instead of feeling drained of our life energy,
experience a fresh influx of power and presence in the midst of life.
Familiar stories in the book such as "the snake who wouldn't hiss"
encourage spiritual seekers of truth not to be doormats but learn to
be centered representatives of spiritual principles in the "real
world", quietly defusing potential arguments with a look or a reordering
of the energy dynamic of tense situations to a positive outcome. This
works very well with children, family members, coworkers and complete
strangers including rude salespeople etc. The practice automatically
shifts those who would be over familiar with us towards better behavior.
The author is best known in America for his award-winning 20 character
one-man play "Forever Jung", based on the life Swiss psychologist
Carl Gustav Jung, and "Crazy Wisdom", an acclaimed Broadway
style epic musical based on the life of the controversial Russian mystic
Gurdjieff. John Maxwell was a member of the Findorn Foundation, the
pioneering spiritual community in Scotland, where he was a member of
the performing arts group, developing Transformational Theater presentations.
He is also a rock singer and musician who had a career as a pop star
in France in the early 60s, later coming to Hollywood and working in
recording studios with the great session musicians and producers of
the time. He's currently working on a double CD of his latest songs.
To learn more about The Power of I Am and see an introductory video
visit www.JohnMaxwellTaylor.com
email is worldtransform@aol.com
Phone is 760 736 7852
India Unveiled by Robert Arnett
Wonderful photography and text about India
Yvonne Kason MD.
iUniverse, 2008. www.farthershores.com
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Researching spiritual experiences and their after-effects
A guide to diverse types of spiritual experiences and long-term spiritual transformation of body, mind, and spirit. Written from a multi-faith and yogic perspective.
This inspirational book describes the moving story of how a 1979 airplane crash transformed author Dr. Yvonne Kason’s life forever. Her profound near-death experience launched her on a quest as a medical doctor, to research spiritual experiences that can transform our everyday lives.
The first US publication of this Canadian best-seller, Farther Shores is a synthesis of 25 years of Dr. Kason’s research, personal experiences and the experiences of the thousands of patients she has counseled. She has helped others understand and integrate their extraordinary states of consciousness and the long-term spiritual transformation that often follows. Written from a multi-faith perspective, the book draws deeply from yoga and Christian mystical traditions, along with modern medicine, psychiatry and psychology.
Topics include:
- Mystical experiences - a multifaith perspective
- Near Death Experiences
- NDE-like experiences: Facing-death, death-bed, and death-watch experiences
- Kundalini awakening / spiritual energy episodes / yogic model of consciousness
- Psychic awakenings including Past-Life Recall
- Spiritual Emergencies and Psychosis
- Grounding strategies
- Long-term spiritual transformation of consciousness/ the mystical path: physical, psychological and spiritual symptoms
- Promoting a balanced Spiritual Transformation / Self-realization
/ God-realization
Filled with inspiring case stories, Farther Shores is a practical guide, offering insight and support. Kason offers sound advice and practical suggestions on how to use these extraordinary occurrences for spiritual deepening and personal growth, and discusses the importance of "psycho-spiritual housecleaning".
Kason concludes that all types of spiritual experiences lead to the same conclusion, the same one truth: That we are all spiritual beings having a physical worldly experience; that we are all loved by a Higher Power, omnipresent loving force, or God; and that all true religions are leading us to this one same truth, albeit by slightly different paths.
Yvonne Kason MD is a recognized international expert and Canada‘s foremost authority on near-death and other spiritual experiences. She has been on numerous television and radio shows across Canada and the US. Retired as a family physician and transpersonal psychotherapist in Toronto in 2006, she was as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. She was also the co-founder of the Spirituality in Health-Care Network, a founder of the Kundalini Research Network, and founder of the Spiritual Emergence Research and Referral Clinic. Dr. Kason is a kriyaban and long-time member of SRF.
Where Souls Dream God: Westerners’ Perceptions of Spiritual India
You may be interested in my new book, Where Souls Dream God: Westerners’ Perceptions of Spiritual India. It certainly was an inspiration to write, and will be of interest to anyone on the path of Hindu Devotional Mysticism. It will also be of interest to those who are drawn to the great spiritual culture of the holy land of India, and can act as an introduction to Sanatana Dharma, the “Eternal Religion, kept for all the world by the Himalayan sages and great masters." The 17 page glossary is an education in itself.
The book consists of 391 pages and nearly 100 photographs, including previously unreleased photos of Ammachi, Neem Karoli Baba, & Sri Anandamayi Ma. Contributors include kirtan singers, Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, & Vaiyasaki Das; Sri Daya Mata, president of Self-Realization Fellowship; Swami Atmarupananda, senior Vedanta Society minister; Swami Mangalananda, of the Sri Anandamayi Ma ashram in Omkareshwar; & many, many more. Also includes 3 wonderful poems about India by Paramahansa Yogananda.
Included is a full-length chanting and devotional music CD, I Love You, India, buy Swami Nirvanananda, the “Singing Monk,” an SRF devotee from Italy.
Click to see the beautiful flier about the book (pdf format)
Visit our Website for more information and to order: www.HimalayanHeritage.org
This book is available on Supreme Swan
OM SHANTI OM
patricekarst@aol.com
Patrice Karst
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Patrice Karst Author Bio
Born in London, England, Patrice Karst is a best-selling author of both
adult and Children’s books that have been translated worldwide.
One of today's most well loved inspirational voices, she offers simple
guidance about strengthening our relationship with Spirit/God by combining
her study of global spiritual practices with a powerful, forthright
and down-to-earth style.
Using her unique blend of humor, honesty and audience interaction she
shares her message of hope, love and comfort to appreciative audiences
everywhere. Motivating people of all faiths and walks of life to connect
with God (that which is called by many different names) and find their
own sense of spiritual strength. Her work touches children and adults
alike. Love and the needs of the heart are something Karst understands
well. She has made a literary career out of addressing in warm and humorous
prose the issues that tickle or trouble our souls, both spiritually
and practically. Her fans delight in the truth of her promise and ability
to “always keep it real.”
A “seeker” and spiritual student since childhood, her quest
culminated in the writing of her first best selling book God Made Easy.
Hers is a miraculous story.
On the morning of November 11th, 1995, she was woken from a dream and
an Inner voice “told her” to write her first book. She did
it in an hour and signed a publishing deal 3 weeks later!
Her other books include The Single Mother’s Survival Guide, The
Invisible String and The Smile That Went Around the World (partnered
with Operation Smile-a portion of all profits support this global children’s
charity!).
Her
books have the respect of her peers and have been praised by the likes
of John Gray (Men are from Mars-Women are from Venus), Barbara DeAngelis
(Real Moments), Larry Dossey M.D. (Prayer is Good Medicine), and Dannion
Brinkley (Saved by the Light) among many others. She has been featured
on hundreds of television and radio shows across the country including
MSNBC, CBS, C-SPAN, ABC News, The Early Show, Fox News and has written
for and been featured nationwide magazines and newspapers including,
McCall’s, Woman's Day, Science of Mind, Time Magazine, Whole Life
Times, Vision and The Philadelphia Enquirer.
Patrice lives in Los Angeles, where she runs spirituality groups/ private sessions at renowned residential rehab/recovery centers in Malibu and is the president of Just Love Productions- producing her first feature film THE SEEKER. Patrice is also the founder of her global non-profit 501c3 The Just Love Project.
New Books
I would love to let other SRF devotees about my two very special children's
books
The Invisible String and The Smile that Went
Around the World.
These books have deep universal spiritual concepts for children.
The
Invisible String explains to children how we are all connected
by Invisible Strings made out of LOVE and has been a huge source of
comfort when dealing with any sense of loss, fears, or separation issues.
It is in it's 7th printing and is quickly becoming regarded as a classic
children's book! Another cool thing is that adults are buying it for
each other. ( spouses, adult children for their parents and vice verse!)
The
Smile that Went Around the World - empowers children to realize
just how important and inpactful a smile is. The little boy in the story
does an act of kindness that sparks a chain reaction of Smiles that
go around the world and come back to the same boy just when he needs
it most. I am partnered with the huge global children's charity Operation
Smile and a portion of all proceeds from this book go to support them
in sending more smiles around the world!
They are available in bookstores or Amazon or my website-- here are
the links
Amazon.com: The
Invisible String (9780875167343): Patrice Karst, Geoff Stevenson:
Books
Amazon.com: The
Smile That Went Around the World (9780875168272): Patrice Karst,
Jana Christy: Books
Press release for The
Invisible String
Press release for The
Smile that Went Around the World
Just Love™
Patrice Karst
Just Love Productions
P.O. Box 8335
Calabasas, CA 91372
patricekarst@aol.com
www.justloveproject.com
www.theseekerfilm.com
Patrice Karst
Wellness CD by Rob Jacobs
I would like to introduce all of you to a CD that I wrote and produced on the subject of Panic Disorder and anxiety. It is called, “From Flight to Might / My Experiences With and Recovery from Panic Attacks, Depression and Insomnia.”
In this world, thousands, if not millions, suffer from panic and anxiety.
This CD presentation describes my experiences, from the inception of
panic attacks, through a period of depression, to an unbelievable year
of basically NO sleep, and finally, with the help of two compassionate
chiropractic physicians, both long time devotees of Master, the holistic
process leading to recovery and peace.
This CD presently sells for $14.50. However, if any money issues exist
for anyone, I will be happy to send it for any amount - just the costs
of shipping will be okay. The main goal is to present my story in the
hope that it will benefit others going through these difficult issues.
Just contact me through my email address: robajacobs@earthlink.net
My best and blessings to all. In Guruji, Rob
NY Times Best Selling Authors like Steven Covey, Marci Shimoff, Mark Victor Hansen, Lisa Nichols, Debbie Ford, Harry Paul, Bill Bartmann, Peggy McColl, Gay Hendricks, Loral Langemeier, Bob Proctor, Robert Allen, Garrett B. Gunderson and Jack Canfield agree: Ask and You Will SUCCEED is one of these highly uncommon books that moves people!
In this life-enhancing guide like no other, you will learn how to end your start-stop patterns and solve any problem, any time, any place, by asking the right questions at the right time.
Ask and You Will Succeed is based on the commanding questions that govern the creative laws of success, and shatters the myth that success is the result of the advice, hard work, or driving ambition of others.
As a master coach and an acclaimed expert in the science of human excellence with in-depth knowledge in creating sustainable personal and business success, I am committed to the success of each and every one of you.
In 2003, I released the first version of Ask and You Will Succeed, which quickly achieved bestseller status. Now, today my new book is being released again, updated with new information and insights, and my signature powerful method of using questions to uncover the hidden truths in your life.
"Ask and You Will Succeed is based on the controlling principles
that establish permanent and lasting gains in life. It's about finding
your own way to realizing your full potential."
-Barnet Meltzer M.D.
The Holistic Cookie Goes To India
I have been busy writing a cookbook based on the recipes we used at
our vegetarian restaurant in Albuquerque called Mother Nature and Son,
although the recipes have been updated to use less sugar and Vita-spelt
flour and many other tips to make this snack food more nutritious and
still be delicious.
I am so grateful to announce that I recieved a special blessing last
summer at Convocation when I got permission to reprint the Prayer Before
Food by Yogananda in the section of the book entitled "The Holistic
Cookie Goes To India".
There is more information and free recipes available at my blog www.MarthaRather.com.
Feel free to leave a comment or question there.
May you find your Peace and Joy in Master's Blessings,
Martha Rather
Accept your Holistic Cookie recipe at www.MarthaRather.com
New Cookbook is ready at www.TheHolisticCookie.com
Little
Wave and Old Swell
A Fable of Life and Its Passing
by Jim Ballard
This is to inform all devotees of a just-publlished book entitled "Little Wave and Old Swell." It is a hardback gift edition, beautifully illustrated, of a spiritual fable based on tParamahansa Yogananda's frequently-used metaphor of human life as a wave on the Ocean of God.
Among other themes, the story illustrates the guru-disciple relationship; dangers of competition, excitement, and negative friendships; meditation on the Om; the nature of delusion, and dealing with life's ending. There is much life learning involved in Little Wave's adventures. For busy people, Old Swell's wise counsel of "Don't hurry, don't stop" can be taken to heart. The story of how Little Wave faces death (going back into the Great Deep) has already proven to be of great help to children and families in bereavement.
The book will be on display in the Bonaventure Hotel gift shop during
Convocation. I encourage you to visit www.littlewave.org
to learn
more and/or to order copies.
Press release for Little Wave and Old Swell (pdf format 529 KB)
Jim Ballard Bio (pdf format 796 KB)
Sample page from "Little Wave and Old Swell" (pdf format 2.8 MB)
The Return is a novel about two sisters who return to where their parents were murdered thirty years ago, to find out the truth of what happened. The perpetrator is dead, but will those who were with him talk? Lydia, a yoga teacher, and Margie, a new divorcee, are sometimes at odds. Lydia feels her mother's spirit asking 'why?' Margie abhors such notions. But as they get involved in the Quaker community surprising things happen.
The book can be purchased at www.thebooklink.com
or directly from the author, Margaret
Guthrie, 1411 Cedar Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517. Price is $15 plus
$1.50 shipping.
SRF readers find this novel inspiring and easily recognize the SRF themes.
Karma and reincarnation are given a prominent place, as well as a view
of the after-life. There is some mystery, and thoughtful commentaries
on war, concientious objectors, and truth. Some find the book hard to
put down. At the same time others find the metaphysical themes disturbing.
The Return would make a good bookclub discussion with its various themes.
Some of the feedback I've been getting include "I feel inspired by the interwoven spiritual thoughts, Master's themes and your energy which I feel. I'm intrigued by the mystery and an intelligent inquiry into war..." "I couldn't put the book down, and that was the problem."
Awakening Curry Buckle and False Harbor
Michael
Donnelly
donnellybooks@comcast.net
PO Box 1128
Poulsbo, WA 98370
www.donnellybooks.com
Awakening Curry Buckle
Two tenth-grade boys on a Northwest island find adventure and swami-like
wisdom by deciphering the secrets of an ancient Tibetan amulet.
"A novel for the 'young in mind'...a breathtaking mystery / detective
story of psychic abilities, corrupt politics, and wrestling with life's
deep issues. A skillful, profound, yet entertaining take on what it
means to be a young adult today and always." -Margaret Doyle, author
of FISHERMAN'S QUILT ISBN 1-59092-226-3
False Harbor
Chisel thou my life... A cryptic symbol drives sculptor Anton Gropius to despair. Aiding the reclusive genius, Friday Harbor journalist (and spiritual seeker) Egret VanGerpin steps between a masterpiece and a murderous compulsion.
"Five Stars. It's a rare pleasure to read such a polished debut.
Seek out False Harbor; it's one of the year's best mysteries."
-Hidden Staircase Mysterious Reviews ISBN 1-59092-129-1
Both novels can be ordered through independent bookstores in the Western
US (distributed by Partners/West) or through Amazon.com.
Touched by Truth: A Contemporary Hindu Anthology.
This
fully illustrated book, edited and compiled by a kriyaban and her husband,
offers a unique
collection of personal reflections celebrating the ways Hindu wisdom
has helped people. Through personal, often moving and enriching stories,
the 22 contributors (2
of them SRF devotees) - from UK, USA, Canada, India, Nepal and Singapore,
from academic, spiritual, cultural and educational backgrounds - share
lessons about life and love. Added are wisdom and teaching from great
Hindu sages (including Master), ancient and modern.
All royalties from this book go to Hindu humanitarian, educational and spiritual charities, especially The Loomba Trust, helping to educate the children of widows in India.
Hinduism offers potent insights on religious pluralism, non-violence
and peaceful living, panaceas for our troubled world. This
book aims to contribute to the process of community bridge-building
through these uplifting and illuminating reflections.
PDF Leaflet (518KB)
For more information and to buy copies:
http://www.spiritualityfordailylife.com/touchedbytruth.html
The Great Year DVD
and >The Lost Star Book - of Myth and Time
http://www.thegreatyeardvd.com
Fascinating narrative to support Sri Yukteswar's explanation of the 24,000 year cycle of the yugas and the dual star concept.
by Mary Anne Demeritt - Illustrated by Ellen Daniel
Check it out and order here:
http://thetwilightride.com/
Mind
Like Water The 24 strategies in the book are for building a "mind
like water"-or the ability, as Master says, to be "calmly active,
actively calm." Like WHAT'S THE RUSH?, it is spiritually based and quotes
the guru frequently.
Whale Done! It uses a story to help people (primarily
leaders such as parents and business managers) value the strategy of "catching
people doing things right."
What's the Rush? is in part
a commentary on the speedup of life over almost 7 decades I had observed it,
and a sort of survival handbook for approaching the 21st century.
Circletime, Why?
"Little Wave and Old Swell"
The story treats a variety of spiritual themes, including the guru-disciple
relationship, reincarnation, meditation, hearing the Om, and confronting
death. Children of all ages will enjoy and learn from this gentle tale;
it also makes an appropriate gift to someone in bereavement.
by Jim Ballard
Articles by Jim in Self-Realization Magazine
"The Hero's journey of Spirit"
Summer 1995
Applies stages of the Hero myth to daily life.
"Life Is But A Dream"
Spring 1997
About the dream nature of the world, and how to live it as a dream.
"Why Is This So Difficult?"
Summer 2003
How to use life's troubles to grow on the path.
123 Maplewood Circle, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-549-1677
Fax: 413-549-6423
e-mail: whatsrush@aol.com
Little
Star's Journey
http://www.specialreads.com/star.htm
Margareta Gannon
gurudeva@nethere.com
A devotee-written and illustrated book of Master's healing love.
Description:
The Little Star's Journey is a healing metaphor of hope and love for
those of Master's disciples who endure struggles and difficulties. This
story helps the devotee feel Master's soothing arms around them, comforting
and healing. Written and illustrated by a long-time devotee.
Testimonial:
"I experienced a profound inner healing during my first reading
of 'The Little Star's Journey,' Natalie. I reread it whenever I lose
sight of Master and the goal. Words can never express my gratitude to
you for writing this extraordinary book, which is my second favorite
after 'Autobiography of a Yogi.' God bless you richly. -G. N.
A
Testimony of Love and Devotion
http://www.consciouslivingfoundation.org/CLFCatalog/Books.html
by Mary Peck Stockton, a direct disciple
Stories of meeting Paramahansa Yogananda with her mother.
TootleTown Tales - Stories For Children
by Mary Peck Stockton
Bill McDonald
The Collected Poetry of
Bill McDonald
The Vietnam Experience, hosted by
Bill McDonald
In The Shadow of the
Blade
Book of Poetry: Finding God's Footprints
Sylvia Wave Carberry, an SRF member for 32 years, has crafted simple lyric poems, and traditional and modern verse using everyday situations and characters in such a way that the underlying divine reality shines through. Her poems fall into categories such as:
- For the Family
- For Healing
- Writing for Play
- To Love a Dog
- For the Wild Ones
- Stories from Home
The final section, Stories from Home, includes inspirations and experiences arising from meditation.
Mail order only at present. Send a check or money order for $14.95 each to:
Sylvia Wave Carberry
5920 Jordan Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
A portion of proceeds will be donated to SRF/YSS.
Wisdom's Blossoms by Doug Glener and Sarat Komaragiri
Tales of the Saints of India
Sugar
Free Dessert Recipes
http://www.pipeline.com/~ebakti/desserts/
Bakti is an www.Ebay.com and www.Half.com
Seller
http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid=bakti
Success Journal,
and the book 21
Day Countdown To Success
http://www.successjournal.com
by Chris Witting
Sunbelt Publications
1250 Fayette Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-258-4911
Diana Lindsay
dlindsay@sunbeltpub.com
http://www.sunbeltbooks.com/
Sunbelt Publications produces and distributes natural science and outdoor guidebooks, regional histories and reference books, multi-language pictorials, and stories that celebrate the land and its people. We distribute books to the major chain bookstores, outdoor retailers, and independent and specialty booksellers. Our publishing program can also assist those who want to publish their own books.
From
The Path - Verses On The Mystic Journey
http://www.consciouslivingfoundation.org/book-FromThePath.htm
Bill Simpson, long-time Hollywood Temple devotee has just written and published his first book entitled "From The Path - Verses On The Mystic Journey".
It's a collection of poems that he has written about his experiences with Spirit. The book can be ordered from all major book stores or online retail sites or directly from The Conscious Living Foundation.
"Bill Simpson s new book, From the Path, which I have read, and is a beautiful book of spiritual poetry. I am always inspired by writing that moves me emotionally, mentally and spiritually. "
William W. Simpson
Director of The Conscious Living Foundation
Author of From The Path
818/502-9096
The
Unintentional Healing of Soul
http://www.trafford.com/robots/03-0067.html
by Lindsay Boyd
I have just self-published part three of my healing and reconciliation trilogy. Based on the premise that healing signifies new life, Thanks Be to the World details the story of Larry, a film actor from Scotland, who embarks on a yearlong trip during which he revisits some of the locations of the films he has made. www.trafford.com/07-1123 or contact the author direct.
Healing and reconciliation, Mayan lore, Eastern spiritual thought,
civil strife in Guatemala and volunteering in the third world are some
of the elements of Lindsay Boyd's The Unintentional Healing of Soul.
" Earlier this year I self-published a novel entitled The Unintentional
Healing of Soul. Healing and reconciliation, Mayan lore, Eastern spirituality,
civil strife in Latin America and volunteering in the third world are
some of the elements of the book. Further information can be found at
the following web page: www.trafford.com/robots/03-0067.html
The novel can also be ordered online or, for those residing in the United
States and Canada, direct from me. Please contact: (boysay@hotmail.com)"
The second part of a trilogy of novels dealing with the themes of healing and reconciliation, Proper Respect for a Wound examines the consequences that can arise when feelings of perceived hurt and woundedness are taken too far, thus leading to the inevitable rejection of offers of healing. Proper Respect for a Wound by Lindsay Boyd is available direct from the author or can be ordered online: www.trafford.com/robots/04-2547.html
Healing and reconciliation, Mayan lore, Eastern spiritual thought,
civil strife in Guatemala and volunteering in the third world are some
of the elements of Lindsay Boyd's The Unintentional Healing of Soul.
Order online: www.trafford.com/robots/03-0067.html or direct from the
author.
Jai Guru,
Lindsay Boyd
Cooking
With Swami Yogananda
http://www.cookingwithswamiyogananda.com
Email: cookingwithyogananda@gmail.com
When Paramahansa Yogananda first issued his Yogoda lessons, each lesson contained a delicious and yummy recipe. The lessons also contained extensive information about vitamins, nutrition, food for healing, and about food and their pranic energy. These Yogoda lessons were later used to create the current SRF lessons, however all this material and recipes were not included in the new lessons. Paramahansaji opened two cafes: the Encinitas Cafe, and the Hollywood Temple cafe, called India Hall (mentioned in the Autobiography of a Yogi). These two cafes cooked delicious meals using the recipes which were in the Yogoda lessons. Eventually, the Encinitas Cafe and India Hall cafe were closed. The Self-Realization Fellowship still uses the recipes today in their ashrams. If you have gone on a pilgrimage to the Temples during Convocation, you know how delicious and yummy the food is that they serve. Many devotees wish they could have a copy of these recipes to use at home.This is exactly what you will find here.
Atlantis Sinking
by Ed Sharrow
It was the end of the world. It felt like the end of time." Atlantis Sinking is a fantasy love story set in the end days of Atlantis. The setting is partially based on the concepts of the Yugas which have been mentioned by both Sri Yukteswar and Tara Mata.
There is a fun "Are you from Atlantis?" quiz page on the book website.
In the more distant future, I plan to write a philosophical book about the ages of mankind (the Yugas). I hope to share more about what we can manifest NOW in this Bronze Age (Dwapara Yuga).



