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BOOKS - PAGANISM | |
| Be Blessed, Daily Devotions | |
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by Denise Dumars. Books of daily devotions for traditional religions are plentiful, but few such books exist for Wicca and Paganism. Thats why Be Blessd is so unique and valuable. It helps Pagans and Wiccans access deity in their everyday lives and provides practitioners of magick simple ways to improve their abilities. With her lively tone, author Denise Dumars also recounts humorous stories of her own mistakes and what shes learned from them. Use the affirmations in the book when you get up or before you go to bed, as you travel to and from work, in the office, at home, on vacation -- whenever you need help or guidance. Be Blessd is not a calendar book most of the devotions and other workings here can be done on any day of the year. Youll find workings such as: Chi Gong Stretches to wake up your body Ritual bathing for purification Ways to improve self-esteem Talking to gods and goddesses Sample visualizations Do-it-yourself meditations Be Blessd is for Pagans of all stripes: Wiccans, Isians, Odinists, Stregas, Druids, or members of Vodou, Santeria and related faiths. Both beginners and old hands in the Craft who need strength and comfort will benefit from this practical guidebook. Paperback 224 pgs. |
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Item #: BBBLSD |
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| Body Sacred | |
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by Dianne Sylvan. When you look in the mirror, do you see a Goddess? For anyone who''s experienced a "fat day" or wished a doctor could make them younger, Wiccan Dianne Sylvan speaks candidly about overcoming body hatred and offers a spiritual path back to Divine femininity. Sharing her own struggles with poor body image and self-acceptance, Sylvan explores how the impossible standard of female beauty has developed and endured. Emphasizing the Mother, the Healer, the Lover, and other archetypes of one''s relationship with the sacred body, the author provides a uniquely Wiccan approach to achieving a healthy, new self-perception as Goddess. Softcover, 287 pgs. |
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Item #: BDYSAC |
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| Book of Hours: Prayers to the God | |
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by Galen Gillotte. He is the Lord of the Wild, the Great Father, the Divine Son, the Beloved Consort . . . The God is the masculine principle of the universe. In order to seek and find balance in our lives, we must first find it in our spirituality. Balance exists with the Goddess and the Godboth are necessary, for with the balance created by their cosmic union comes wholeness and holiness. Book of Hours: Prayers to the God is a companion to Book of Hours: Prayers to the Goddess. The two can be used together, or this book can stand alone if you prefer to focus on the God in your devotional practice. It is ideal for solitary practitioners who prefer the ritual of structured prayer, or for use in group prayers or rituals. Inside you will find prayers to celebrate the many faces of the God. This collection includes prayers for the Wiccan holy days, prayers to the Moon god, and morning and afternoon prayers to the Sun god. Embrace the god and open your heart to the fire of the universe. Hardcover, 168 pgs. |
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Item #: BHRGOD |
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| Book of Pagan Prayer | |
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By Ceisiwr Serith. Steeped in tradition and based on more than a quarter century of research and practice, A Book of Pagan Prayer teaches us to pray in the ways of our ancestors and for very modern times and concerns. A unique collection of nearly 500 prayers written to fulfill the needs of contemporary Pagans from a variety of traditions, A Book of Pagan Prayer is a book to turn to again and again. Paperback, 286 pgs. |
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Item #: BBKPPR |
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| Celebrating the Pagan Soul | |
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by Laura Wildman (ed.) Celebrating the Pagan Soul is a powerful tribute to the lives and experience of the millions whocall themselves Wiccans, Druids, Neo-Pagans, and Witches. This book is a spellbinding and enlightening journey into experience, hope and dreams. paperback 252 pgs. |
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Item #: BCELPA |
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| Chasing the Rainbow | |
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by Tish Owen. Chasing The Rainbow is destined to become the quintessential guide for facilitating Pagan festivals. Author Tish Owen draws from over a decade of experience running one of the Mid-south`s largest alternative spirituality gathering. In her down to earth and often humorous style, she offers sound advise and common sense planning techniques that will help to make any festival coordinator`s job a pleasure rather than a pain - be it a small celebration or a large event on a regional scale. |
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Item #: BCHSRN |
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| Crafting Personal Shrines | |
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by Carol Owen. Creating a personal shrine is a meaningful way to commemorate special moments and people, and an artistically satisfying project. Carol Owen, a shrine maker for more than 20 years, offers easy instructions and inspiring photographs that will guide anyone through the process. The work begins with a basic frame for mounting treasured mementos. Then it teaches how to create doors, shelves, drawers, and other architectural features. There are suggestions on embellishments to personalize the shrine, and even ideas for possible objects to include. In addition to the author, eight renowned shrine artists provide hands-on information about how they create their distinctive structures, and another two dozen experts offer insights into their creative practices. The vibrant gallery of work will spark anyone`s imagination. |
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Item #: PRSSHR |
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| Cry of the Huna | |
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by Moke Kupihea. Hawaiian spirituality teaches that individuals can be truly fulfilled only if they are conscious participants in the long ancestral chain of witnessing and transmission that connects the present to the time of origins. The Cry of the Huna invokes the author's personal history as he recounts the decline of his people's spiritual tradition as a result of colonization. The breakdown of the Hawaiians' ties with their sacred land led them to forget not only the teachings of their ancestors, but also the chain of na aumakua they form, which connects this people to both the earth and the realm of the gods. While the na aumakua can be viewed with reverence it is not seen or worshiped as a God. Rather it is seen as a part of the chain of life that arose from one god's vision of creation. Aumakua is a compound of makua (parents) and au, the endless ancestral chain that stretches through time. Each individual on earth represents a temporary end to that chain. As we age and our vision of life slowly looks toward death, our descendents come forth to provide the next eyes in the chain of witnessing and transmission. The Cry of the Huna shows how the rupture of this chain has led to widespread alienation. An endless cycle of resentment and revenge is fueled by the loss of the Hawaiians' spiritual birthright. The connection to the aumakua, however, can be reforged, but only by untying the circular cords of revenge to allow forgiveness to occur in the present so that healing can take place in the future. Softcover, 208 pgs. |
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Item #: CRYHUN |
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| Feminine Face of Buddhism | |
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by Gill Farrer-Halls. In religious hierarchies around the world, women traditionally take second place. Buddhism is no exception to the rule---other than increasingly in the West, where women make up the majority of those who attend Buddhist centers and practice meditation. This book rights the balance by exploring the key, but usually silent, role of women in Buddhism past and present and in America as well as abroad. Spanning three Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan), it features powerful writings by historical and contemporary Buddhist women. It also interprets Buddhist scriptures, the lives of saints, and traditional religious art in the light of feminine archetypes and perspectives. Subjects include female Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, women as 'unofficial' Buddhist teachers, male and female symbolism, and how to harmonize masculine and feminine values in our daily lives. What we find is the essence of female Buddhist wisdom---a treasure in itself that is as relevant today as it has always been, although it has rarely been so visible as it is now. Softcover, 144 pgs, 110 color illustrations. |
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Item #: FMFABU |
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| Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhist Wisdom | |
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by Gill Farrer-Halls. Joyful Effort, Right Livelihood, Compassionate Living, Freedom from Suffering---such principles offer healing balance to the hectic pursuit of the American Dream and explain why Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in the West. In Buddhism, many seekers find their true path to peace and happiness, regardless of hardship. This lavishly illustrated gift book includes: The story of Prince Siddhartha and Buddhism's spread throughout Asia. Basic beliefs of Buddhism, emphasizing the Tibetan, Zen, and Theravadan traditions. Inspiring quotes from teachers such as the Dalai Lama. Practical instruction on how to meditate and what to expect when visiting a Buddhist center. Readers new to Buddhism as well as experienced practitioners will appreciate this accessible guidebook for living in harmony with ourselves, our communities, and our world. Hardcover, 192 pgs w/ 190 color illustrations. |
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Item #: ILENBW |
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