VSNC Bookshop Catalog

Abandonment to Divine Providence
By Jean-Pierre de Caussade; John Beevers; ISBN: 385468717; Pages: 119; Format: Paperback; Cost: $11.00

Acharya Shankara: An Interpretation
Shankara's ideas presented in simple, non-technical language.; By Swami Mukhyananda; ISBN: 10000; Pages: 199; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.75

Adhyatma Ramayana: The Spiritual Version of the Rama Saga
A recounting of the story of Rama found in the Brahmanda Purana highlighting its spiritual significance. Devanagari text and English translation.; By Swami Tapasyananda; ISBN: 817120004; Pages: 376; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.00

Adi Sankara: His Life and Times
Inspiring discourses on the life and message of Sri Shankaracharya given in Madras in 1932 by the Abbot of Kanci Kamakoti Pitha.; By Sri Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati; T.M.P Mahadevan; ISBN: BVBBU239; Pages: 177; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.95

Adityahrdayam: Hymn to the Sun
Hymn from Valmiki's Ramayana ascribed to the sage Agastya. Devanagari text, English translation.; By S. Venkatasubramanyam; ISBN: 8171200176; Pages: 24; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Advaita Bodha Deepika: The Lamp of Non-Dual Knowledge
A succinct text on methods of self-enquiry held in much esteem by Sri Ramana Maharshi.; By Sri Karapatra Swami; Ramananda Saraswathi tr.; ISBN: 8188018619; Pages: 108; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.95

Advaita Vedanta: The Scientific Religion
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301298; Pages: 64; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Advaita Vedanta: A Philosophical Reconstruction
A lucid, organized presentation of the basic metaphysical, epistemological and ethical ideas of Vedanta.; By Eliot Deutsch; ISBN: 9780824802714; Pages: 119; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.00

Adventures in Religious Life
A volume of inspiring, instructive ideas for the spiritual seeker.; By Swami Yatiswarananda; ISBN: 8171204732; Pages: 294; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.50

Aitareya Upanishad, with the Commentary of Sankaracarya
Devanagari text, English translation, Sankara's commentary, and explanatory notes.; By Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: ASE013; Pages: 75; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.25

Aitareyopanisad
Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, explanatory notes, commentary based on Shankaracharya.; By Swami Sarvananda; ISBN: 8171200494; Pages: 80; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.25

Albert and Thomas: Selected Writings
By Albertus Magnus; Simon Tugwell O.P.; Thomas Aquinas; ISBN: 080913022X; Pages: 650; Format: Paperback; Cost: $27.95

All About Gita
By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 4003; Pages: 44; Format: Booklet; Cost: $1.00

All About Hindu Temples
By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 8171200850; Pages: 59; Format: Booklet; Cost: $2.00

All About Krsna
By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 4016; Pages: 55; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.75

All I See Is Part of Me
A child discovers his common link with all of life. Inspired by Sister Star, he finds the light within his heart and as his vision expands he sees that same light in all other things. An inspiring book for all ages. Large color illustrations.; By Chara M. Curtis; Cynthia Aldrich; ISBN: 935699074; Pages: 44; Format: Hardback; Cost: $15.95

All Men Are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections
By Mahatma Gandhi; Krishna Kripalani; ISBN: 826400035; Pages: 184; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Amritanubhava: Ambrosial Experience, with Changadeva Pasashti
A rare combination of philosophy and poetic imagery by the author of the well known Gita commentary, Jnaneswari. Translated from Marathi. English translation.; By Sri Jnanadeva; Ramachandra Keshav Bhagwat; ISBN: 6000; Pages: 149; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.00

Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
By John O'Donohue; ISBN: 006092943X; Pages: 234; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.00

Angelus Silesius: The Cherubinic Wanderer
By Angelus Silesius; Maria Shrady; ISBN: 809127685; Pages: 145; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.95

Animalia: Thirteen Small Tales
Tales of holy men and women who have lived in harmony with the kingdom of the animals. Large format with beautiful color illustrations.; By Barbara Berger; ISBN: 1582460124; Pages: 32; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Antal and Her Path of Love: Poems of a Woman Saint from South India
Devotional poems of a Tamil woman saint (Alvar) of the 9th century. Valuable introductory essay. English translation.; By Vidya Dehejia; ISBN: 791403963; Pages: 183; Format: Paperback; Cost: $21.95

Aparoksanubhuti: Self-Realization
Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, and notes.; By Sri Sankaracharya; Swami Vimuktananda; ISBN: 8175051078; Pages: 78; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.50

Apostles of Shri Ramakrishna
Llfe stories of sixteen monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna with selected teachings and photos.; By Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: ADE001; Pages: 401; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.50

Approach to Truth in Vedanta, The
Addresses the question of what it is that makes Vedanta appeal to thinking minds and relevant in today's world.; By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: 8175052019; Pages: 40; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.50

Arati Songs of the Ramakrishna Order
Four vesper hymns in praise of Sri Ramakrishna and Sri Sarada Devi. A new translation with extensive notes to bring out the deeper meaning of the hymns. Devanagari text, transliteration, and English translation.; By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 8175051329; Pages: 88; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.50

Aratrika Hymns and Ramanam
Vesper hymns sung in centers of the Ramakrishna Order, and also the well-known hymn in praise of Rama. Devanagari text, transliteration, and English translation.; By Swami Tapasyananda; ISBN: 8171202640; Pages: 95; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.25

Art of Happiness, The: A Handbook for Living
By Dalai Lama; Howard C. Cutler M.D.; ISBN: 1573221112; Pages: 322; Format: Paperback; Cost: $23.95

Art of Sadhana in the Stories of Sri Ramakrishna, The
Sri Ramakrishna's special approach to spiritual life is made accessible to us in the stories and parables scattered throughout his recorded conversations. This collection of those stories offers practical guidance to all spiritual aspirants.; By M. Sivaramkrishna; Sumita Roy; ISBN: 8120719018; Pages: 114; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.00

Ascent to Spiritual Illumination: Ten Lectures on Spiritual Practice
A path is charted out for steady, sure advancement toward the goal of human life, spiritual illumination.; By Swami Ashokananda; ISBN: 8175052163; Pages: 272; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.95

Ashtavakra Gita
English translation. see: Astavakra Samhita; By Hari Prasad Shastri; ISBN: 854240284; Pages: 60; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Aspects of Vedanta
Articles by noted modern Indian scholars on many aspects and schools of Vedantic thought.; By Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture; ISBN: 8185843724; Pages: 348; Format: Hardback; Cost: $9.95

Astavakra Gita
Devanagari text, transliteration, English translation and commentary.; By Swami Chinmayananda; ISBN: A0011; Pages: 450; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Astavakra Samhita
Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, notes. An ancient treatise expressing extreme non-dualism in a style that is simple, direct, and uncompromising. Also called Astavakra Gita; By Swami Nityaswarupananda; ISBN: 8185301131; Pages: 196; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.95

Astavakragita: The Song of the Self Supreme
Devanagari text, transliteration,Sanskrit , English translation, notes.; By Radhakamal Mukerjee; ISBN: 8120813677; Pages: 199; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.50

At the Root of this Longing
By Carol Lee Flinders; ISBN: 006251315X; Pages: 369; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.95

Augustine of Hippo: Selected Writings
By Augustine; Mary T. Clark; ISBN: 809125730; Pages: 514; Format: Paperback; Cost: $24.95

Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux: The Story of a Soul
The autobiographical writings in a new translation by a distinguished biographer of St. Therese.; By Therese of Liseux; John Beevers; ISBN: 385029039; Pages: 159; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth
Unabridged. The life of Gandhi, a fascinating and complex man, brilliant leader and guide, a seeker of truth.; By Mohandas K. Gandhi; Mahadev Desai; ISBN: 486245934; Pages: 468; Format: Paperback; Cost: $8.95

Avadhut Gita, The
A clear, accurate English translation.; By Hari Prasad Shastri; ISBN: 854240228; Pages: 40; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.95

Avadhuta Gita
Devanagari text with English translation. This edition includes interesting introductory information on Dattatreya and his teachings.; By Swami Chetanananda; ISBN: 8185301263; Pages: 128; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.50

Avadhuta Gita of Dattatreya
Devanagari text, transliteration, and English translation. The Song of the Free, a classic text of Advaita Vedanta, expresses the highest experience of the unfettered Self.; By Swami Ashokananda; ISBN: 8171200370; Pages: 167; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.75

Awakening of the Mind, Lightening the Heart: Core Teachings of Tiberan Buddhism
By Dalai Lama; ISBN: 60616881; Pages: 238; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.95

Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality
By Anthony de Mello; ISBN: 385249373; Pages: 184; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Becoming Me: A Story of Creation
A book that shows us how we are connected to everyone and everything. Large format; color illustrations.; By Martin Boroson; Christopher Givan-Cartwright; ISBN: 189336111X; Pages: 28; Format: Hardback; Cost: $16.95

Being Nobody, Going Nowhere
By Ayya Khema; ISBN: 861710525; Pages: 191; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Being Peace
By Thich Nhat Hanh; Arnold Kotler; ISBN: 938077007; Pages: 115; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.00

Bengali Religious Lyrics: Sakta
Ramprasad's songs form the greater part of this selection of Sakta devotional poems. English translation, notes.; By Edward J. Thompson; Arthur Marshman Spencer; ISBN: 8179300207; Pages: 102; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.00

Bernard of Clairvaux
By Bernard of Clairvaux; G.R. Evans; ISBN: 809129175; Pages: 296; Format: Paperback; Cost: $21.95

Beyond the Darkness: A Biography of Bede Griffiths
By Shirley du Boulay; ISBN: 385489463; Pages: 308; Format: Hardback; Cost: $24.95

Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, The Vol.1: The End of Sorrow
The author presents the Gita as a practical manual for everyone who aims at goodness in a world of conflict and change. He illustrates the Gita's lofty insights with everyday events and contemporary problems familiar to all of us. Volume One: Chapters 1 - 6.; By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132176; Pages: 425; Format: Paperback; Cost: $21.95

Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, The Vol.2: Like A Thousand Suns
Volume Two: Chapters 7 - 12.; By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132184; Pages: 455; Format: Paperback; Cost: $21.95

Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living, The Vol.3: To Love is to Know Me
Volume Three: Chapters 13 - 18.; By Eknath Eashwaran; ISBN: 915132192; Pages: 519; Format: Paperback; Cost: $21.95

Bhagavad Gita or Song of the Lord, The
An excellent prose translation with commentary based on that of Shankara.; By Swami Nikhilananda; ISBN: 911206094; Pages: 386; Format: Hardback; Cost: $17.50

Bhagavad Gita or Song of the Lord, The
An excellent prose translation. Pocket size.; By Swami Nikhilananda; ISBN: 911206108; Pages: 226; Format: Hardback; Cost: $12.50

Bhagavad Gita, The
Clear, contemporary translation.; By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132354; Pages: 246; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Bhagavad Gita, The
A very useful edition for study. Devanagari text, transliteration, breakdown of compounds, word-for-word meanings, English translation, and illustrative quotations from Sri Ramakrishna's teachings.; By Swami Chidbhavananda; ISBN: 8180851478; Pages: 1007; Format: Hardback; Cost: $12.00

Bhagavad Gita, The
2nd Rev. A modern translation, word-for-word meanings including grammatical analysis, Devanagari text.; By Winthrop Sargeant; ISBN: 0873958306; Pages: 739; Format: Paperback; Cost: $38.95

Bhagavad Gita, The: With the commentary of Sri Sankaracharya
A well-known edition with a complete translation of Sankara's commentary, and clarifying notes by the translator. Gita verses in Devanagari and English.; By Alladi Mahadeva Sastry; ISBN: 6002; Pages: 534; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.50

Bhagavad Gita: The Divine Message Two volumes
An extensive commentary by a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, based on classical Gita commentaries and enhanced by drawing on Sri Ramakrishna's experiences of divine truth.; By Swami Abhedananda; ISBN: 5034; Pages: 1012; Format: Paperback; Cost: $25.00

Bhagavad Gita: The Scripture of Mankind
A pocket edition giving transliterated Sanskrit and English translation.; By Swami Tapasayananda; ISBN: 8171201156; Pages: 445; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.00

Bhagavad Gita: The Song of God
An outstanding translation, poetical yet modern in expression. ; By Swami Prabhavananda; Christopher Isherwood; ISBN: 874810434; Pages: 179; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.95

Bhagavad-Gita, The: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War
By Barbara Stoler Miller; ISBN: 553213652; Pages: 168; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.95

Bhagavad-Gita, with the commentary of Sankaracarya
Devanagari text, English translation, commentary, and index.; By Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: 8175050411; Pages: 826; Format: Hardback; Cost: $10.00

Bhagavad-Gita: With the annotation Gudhartha Dipika
Madhusudana Saraswati was a great Advaita philosopher of the 16th century in the tradition of Sankaracharya. His commentary on the Bhagavad Gita is considered one of his major works. Harmonizing jnana, bhakti, and yoga with clarity, depth, and originality, it demonstrates his mastery of the different schools of Indian philosophy and religion, as well as his deep spiritual insight. Devanagari text, transliteration, English translation, and notes by translator.; By Madhusudana Sarasvati; Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: 8175051949; Pages: 1038; Format: Hardback; Cost: $17.95

Bhagavadgita, The
Transliterated Sanskrit text, English translation with commentary.; By S. Radhakrishnan; ISBN: 8172230877; Pages: 388; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.00

Bhagavan Buddha and Our Heritage
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: AOE025; Pages: 68; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.00

Bhaja Govindam of Sri Sankaracarya
Devanagari text, transliteration, English translation.; By Swami Nikhilananda; ISBN: 8171202373; Pages: 36; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Bhakti or Devotion
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: AVE077; Pages: 44; Format: Paperback; Cost: $0.75

Bhakti Ratnavali: A Necklace of Devotional Gems
An anthology of verses from the Bhagavatam selected by the ascetic monk, Vishnu Puri, a contemporary of Sri Chaitanya. Includes an informative introductory essay on the Bhagavatam and the Bhagavata religion. Devanagari text with English translation.; By Visnu Puri; Swami Tapasyananda; ISBN: 8171202241; Pages: 256; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.00

Bhakti Schools of Vedanta: Lives and Philosophies of Ramanuja, Nimbarka, Madhva, Vallabha and Caitanya
An authoritative presentation of the lives and teachings of renouned teachers of Bhakti, the devotional path to God. Also available as individual booklets, i.e. Sri Ramanuja... etc.; By Swami Tapasyananda; ISBN: 8171202268; Pages: 364; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.95

Bhakti Yoga: The Yoga of Love and Devotion
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301972; Pages: 113; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.00

Bhasa Pariccheda with Siddhanta-Muktavali
Devanagari text, English translation, and notes. A manual of Nyaya-Vaisesika philosophy with commentary by Visvanatha Nyaya-pancanana Bhattacarya.; By Swami Madhavananda; ISBN: 8175051124; Pages: 282; Format: Hardback; Cost: $5.00

Bird's Eye View of the Vedas
By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 4012; Pages: 24; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Blind Men and the Elephant, The
An elephant arrives at the palace, so six blind men travel there to try to learn exactly what an elephant is, and they learn a valuable lesson. Humorously illustrated.; By Karen Backstein; Annie Mitra; ISBN: 590458132; Pages: 44; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.99

Bonaventure: The Soul's Journey into God, The Tree of Life & The Life of Saint Francis
By Bonaventure; Ewert Cousins; ISBN: 809121212; Pages: 353; Format: Paperback; Cost: $22.95

Book of Chuang Tzu, The
By Chuang Tzu; Martin Palmer; Elizabeth Breuilly; ISBN: 140194886; Pages: 320; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.95

Book of Daily Thoughts and Prayers
Short, inspiring readings for each day of the year.; By Swami Paramananda; ISBN: 911564322; Pages: 405; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Book of Hindu Festivals and Ceremonies, The
Ceremonies and festivals that embody the core of the Hindu tradition.; By Om Lata Bahadur; ISBN: 8186112235; Pages: 262; Format: Paperback; Cost: $8.50

Brahma-Sutra Bhasya of Sankaracarya
Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, complete English translation of the commentary of Sri Sankara, and notes.; By Sri Sankara; Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: 8175051051; Pages: 920; Format: Hardback; Cost: $12.00

Brahma-Sutras (commentary of Sri Sankara)
Devanagari text, word-for-word translation with commentary based on that of Sankara.; By Swami Vireswarananda; ISBN: 8185301956; Pages: 495; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.95

Brahma-Sutras: Sri-Bhasya (of Ramanuja)
A comparative study of the principal commentaries on the Brahma Sutras introduces the text, which is given in Devanagari with English translation; comments according to Sri-Bhasya of Ramanuja; index.; By Swami Vireswarananda; Swami Adidevananda; ISBN: ASEO27; Pages: 512; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.00

Brahmasutras and Their Principal Commentaries, The 3 vol. set.
A critical exposition of the three principal traditions established by acharyas Sankara, Ramanuja, and Madhva. Sorry - Temporarily unavailable; By Dr. B. N. K. Sharma; ISBN: 812150032X; Pages: 1725; Format: Hardback; Cost: $79.95

Brhadaranyaka Upanisad
Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, and English translation. Commentary based on that of Shankara with the gloss of Anandagiri.; By Swami Jagadishwarananda / Madhavananda rev.; ISBN: 8171204635; Pages: 515; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.95

Brhadaranyaka Upanishad with the Commentary of Sankaracarya
Devanagari text, English translation, and Shankara's commentary.; By Swami Madhavananda; ISBN: ASE019; Pages: 670; Format: Hardback; Cost: $11.75

Bridge of Dreams, A
Swami Paramananda (1884-1940) was one of the first of Vivekananda's monks to come to the United States, a pioneer in introducing Indian religion and thought to the West;, a guide whose teaching went straight to the heart of spiritual life.; By Sara Ann Levinsky; ISBN: 892810637; Pages: 585; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Brief Dictionary of Hinduism, A
Definitions and pronunciations of 600 terms and proper names. Terms given in transliterated Sanskrit.; By Vedanta Press; ISBN: 874810485; Pages: 87; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.95

Bringing Heaven Down to Earth: Meditations and Everyday Wisdom from the Teachings of the Rebbe, Menachem Schneerson
By Tzvi Freeman; ISBN: 1580621945; Pages: 206; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message from Chief Seattle
The message - this earth and every creature on it is sacred. Large format with color illustrations.; By Susan Jeffers; ISBN: 803709692; Pages: 0; Format: Hardback; Cost: $16.99

Buddha of Infinite Light: The Teachings of Shin Buddhism, the Japanese Way of Wisdom and Compassion
By D. T. Suzuki; ISBN: 1570623015; Pages: 95; Format: Hardback; Cost: $16.95

Buddha Speaks, The: A Book of Guidance from the Buddhist Scriptures
By Anne Bancroft; ISBN: 1570624933; Pages: 133; Format: Hardback; Cost: $16.95

Buddha, The: His Life Retold
By Robert Allen Mitchell; ISBN: 1557781516; Pages: 274; Format: Hardback; Cost: $19.95

Buddhism of Tibet, The
By Dalai Lama; Jeffery Hopkins; ISBN: 937938483; Pages: 219; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Buddhism Through American Women's Eyes
By Karma Lekshe Tsomo; ISBN: 1559390476; Pages: 180; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Buddhist Bible, A
By Dwight Goddard; ISBN: 080705951X; Pages: 677; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.95

Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis
By David J. Kalupahana; ISBN: 824803922; Pages: 189; Format: Paperback; Cost: $8.95

Buddhist Spirituality: Indian, Southeast Asian, Tibetan, Early Chinese
By Takeuchi Yoshinori et al; ISBN: 824514521; Pages: 427; Format: Paperback; Cost: $19.95

Buddhist Thought and Ritual
By David Kalupahana; ISBN: 892260890; Pages: 199; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Buddhists Talk About Jesus / Christians Talk About the Buddha
By Rita M. Gross; Terry C. Muck; ISBN: 826411967; Pages: 153; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Call of the Gita, The
Essays on the Gita by many authors each exploring the Gita from a different practical perspective.; By Vedanta Kesari Presentation; ISBN: 8171204473; Pages: 192; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.00

Call of the Spirit, The: Conversations with Swami Akhandananda
These conversations, drawn from the diary of a personal attendant of the swami and translated into English, contain memories of Akhandananda's brother disciples, valuable spiritual instructions, and glimpses of ashrama life.; By Swami Niramayananda; ISBN: 81712066X; Pages: 170; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.50

Call of the Upanishads, The
A well presented, comprehensive synthesis of the mystical truths found in the Upanishads.; By Rohit Mehta; ISBN: 8120807499; Pages: 320; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.95

Call of the Vedas, The
An anthology of verses from Vedic literature. The verses were chosen for their beauty of thought and expression and are grouped in sections representing different spiritual attitudes. Devanagari text, English translation, and notes.; By Abinath Chandra Bose; ISBN: BVBCALL; Pages: 314; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.95

Call to the Eternal, A
A collection of fourteen editorials written by Swami Ashokananda between 1926 and 1930 when he served as editor of Prabuddha Bharata. These editorials deal with the vital role, spiritual and practical, that India must play in this age if she is to attain her full potential and from which the whole world will necessarily benefit.; By Swami Ashokananda; ISBN: 8175050381; Pages: 287; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.50

Calm Abiding and Special Insight
By Geshe Gedun Lodro; Anne C. and Leah Klein Zahler; Jeffery Hopkins; ISBN: 1559391103; Pages: 334; Format: Paperback; Cost: $19.95

Calming the Mind: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on Cultivating Meditative Quiescence
By Gen Lamrimpa; Hart Sprager; B. Alan Wallace; ISBN: 1559390514; Pages: 147; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Can One Be Scientific and Yet Spiritual?
By Swami Budhananda; ISBN: AOE012; Pages: 114; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.50

Cat Who Went to Heaven, The
Buddhist tale. A poor Japanese artist, moved by compassion, performs an act of love and a miracle occurs. Newbery Prize Winner; By Elizabeth Coatsworth; ISBN: 689714335; Pages: 74; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.99

Celtic Spirituality
By Oliver Davies; ISBN: 932506836; Pages: 550; Format: Paperback; Cost: $29.95

Centering Prayer
By M. Basil Pennington O.C.S.O; ISBN: 385181795; Pages: 254; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Ceremony - In The Circle of Life
A young Indian boy learns that all things are part of the Great Circle of Life. Color illustrations.; By White Deer of Autumn; Daniel San Souci; ISBN: 094183168X; Pages: 32; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Chandogya Upanisad
Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, and explanatory notes based on Shankara's commentary.; By Swami Swahananda; ISBN: 8171203302; Pages: 623; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Chandogya Upanisad
Devanagari text, transliteration, English translation with notes based on Sankara's commentary.; By Swami Lokeswarananda; ISBN: 8185843910; Pages: 804; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Chandogya Upanishad with the Commentary of Sri Sankaracarya
Devanagari text, English translation, Sankara's commentary, and explanatory notes.; By Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: ASE016; Pages: 690; Format: Hardback; Cost: $10.00

Charm and Power of the Gita, The
Contents: Introduction to the Study of the Gita; Charm and Power of the Gita (introductory chapter to Universal Message of the Bhagavad Gita) also published by Advaita Ashrama.; By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: 817505218X; Pages: 103; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.00

Charm and Power of the Upanishads, The
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: 8185301107; Pages: 95; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.00

Chicago Addresses
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: AVE073; Pages: 46; Format: Paperback; Cost: $0.75

Choosing Reality: A Buddhist View of Physics and the Mind
By B. Alan Wallace; ISBN: 1559390638; Pages: 232; Format: Paperback; Cost: $15.95

Christ and Oriental Ideals
By Swami Paramananda; ISBN: 911564144; Pages: 143; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.95

Christ in India: Essays Towards a Hindu-Christian Dialogue
By Bede Griffiths; ISBN: 872431347; Pages: 249; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Christ in Our Midst: Letters from a Russian Monk
By Father John; ISBN: 913836648; Pages: 152; Format: Paperback; Cost: $0.00

Christ the Messenger
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8175050632; Pages: 28; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Christ We Adore, The
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: 8185301123; Pages: 52; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.00

Chuang Tsu: Basic Writings
By Chuang Tzu; Burton Watson; ISBN: 231086067; Pages: 148; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Classic Indian Tales for Children ( The Puffin Book of )
Rich and diverse tales drawn from the Mahabharata, Ramayana, Panchatantra and traditional folklore of India accompanied by full color llustrations by notable Indian artists.; By ISBN: 0143335405; Pages: 200; Format: Hardback; Cost: $16.95

Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature
Very good reference book, long in print.; By John Dowson; ISBN: 8124601089; Pages: 430; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas
New translations from the Puranas organized in six chapters: Origins; Seers, Kings and Supernaturals; Krsna; Visnu; Siva, The Goddess.; By Cornelia Dimmitt; J.A.B. van Buitenen; ISBN: 877221227; Pages: 373; Format: Paperback; Cost: $24.95

Classical Hindu Thought: An Introduction
Hinduism presented as a a religion and philosophy based on certain key concepts as: karma, dharma, maya, moksha (liberation), varna, ashrama. .Also includes gods and goddesses, scriptural texts, the systems of yoga, giving the reader an excellent grounding in the diverse traditions of Hindu thought.; By Arvind Sharma; ISBN: 195644417; Pages: 221; Format: Hardback; Cost: $35.00

Classical Samkhya: A Critical Study
By Anima Sengupta; ISBN: 8121501504; Pages: 175; Format: Hardback; Cost: $9.95

Classical Samkhya: An Interpretation of its History and Meaning
By Gerald James Larson; ISBN: 812080502X; Pages: 315; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.00

Climbing the Blue Mountain: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey
By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132702; Pages: 175; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Cloud of Unknowing, The
By Anonymous James Walsh S.J.; ISBN: 809123320; Pages: 293; Format: Paperback; Cost: $19.95

Cloud of Unknowing, The: And Other Works
By Clifton Wolters; ISBN: 140443851; Pages: 232; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.95

Collected Letters of St. Therese of Lisieux
By Therese of Lisieux; F.J. Sheed; ISBN: 722075685; Pages: 348; Format: Paperback; Cost: $18.95

Collected Works of St. John of the Cross, The
A collection of poetry, letters, and counsels of St. John are presented here in a revised English translation, incorporating recent major advances in Sanjuanist scholarship. The poems are printed in Spanish as well as English.; By John of the Cross; Kieran Kavanaugh O.C.D; Otilio Rodriguez O.C.D.; ISBN: 935216146; Pages: 814; Format: Paperback; Cost: $18.95

Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, The Vol 1
By Teresa of Avila; Otilio Rodriguez O.C.D.; Kieran Kavanaugh O.C.D.; ISBN: 960087621; Pages: 515; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.95

Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, The Vol. 2
By Teresa of Avila; Otilio Rodriguez O.C.D.; Kieran Kavanaugh O.C.D.; ISBN: 960087664; Pages: 554; Format: Paperback; Cost: $11.95

Collected Works of St. Teresa of Avila, The Vol. 3
By Teresa of Avila; Kieran Kavanaugh O.C.D.; Otilio Rodriguez O.C.D.; ISBN: 935216065; Pages: 482; Format: Paperback; Cost: $11.95

Common Ground: Letters to a World Community of Meditators
By Laurence Freeman OSB; ISBN: 826412157; Pages: 159; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Common Sense About Yoga
A simple book on a serious subject. What yoga is, and what it is not.; By Swami Pavitrananda; ISBN: 8175050489; Pages: 78; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.25

Comparative Survey of Hindu, Christian & Jewish Mysticism
By E.M. Abrahams; ISBN: 8170304067; Pages: 274; Format: Hardback; Cost: $15.95

Compassionate Mother, The: Sri Sri Sarada Devi
Based on "Sri Sri Sarada Devi" in Bengali by Brahmachari Akshaya Chaitanya a disciple of the Holy Mother.; By ISBN: HMMAL01; Pages: 387; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Compassionate Universe, The: The Power of the Individual to Heal the Environment
By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132583; Pages: 188; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.95

Complete Gospels, The
By Robert J. Miller; ISBN: 60655879; Pages: 462; Format: Paperback; Cost: $20.00

Complete Works of Sister Nivedita, The Vol. 1
Contents: The Master as I Saw Him; Notes of Some Wanderings; Kedar Nath and Bhadri Narayan; Kali the Mother.; By Sister Nivedita; ISBN: AOE005-1; Pages: 504; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Sister Nivedita, The Vol. 2
Contents: The Web of Indian Life; An Indian Study of Love and Death; Studies from an Eastern Home; Lectures and Articles.; By Sister Nivedita; ISBN: AOE005-2; Pages: 499; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Sister Nivedita, The Vol. 3
Contents: Indian Art; Cradle Tales of Hinduism; Religion and Dharma; Aggressive Hinduism.; By Sister Nivedita; ISBN: AOE005-3; Pages: 511; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Sister Nivedita, The Vol. 4
Contents: Footfalls of Indian History; Civic Ideal and Indian Nationality; Hints on National Education in India; Lambs Among Wolves.; By Sister Nivedita; ISBN: AOE005-4; Pages: 532; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Sister Nivedita, The Vol. 5
Contents: On Education; On Hindu Life, Thought and Religion; On Political, Economic and Social Problems; Biographical Sketches and Reviews.; By Sister Nivedita; ISBN: AOE005-5; Pages: 426; Format: Hardback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Sri Sankaracharya Ten Volume Set
Vol. 1 Stotras, 440 pp.; Vol.2 Miscellaneous Prakaranas, 343 pp.; Vol.3 Upasesha Rachanavali, 466 pp.; Vol.4 Prapanchasara, 573 pp.; Vol.5 Laghu Bhasyas, 533 pp.; Vol.6 Bhagavad Gita Bhasya, 592 pp.; Vol.7 Brahmasutra Bhasya, 885 pp.; Vol.8 Commentaries on the Upanishads, 926 pp.; Vol.9 Chandogya Upanishad Bhasya, 572 pp.; Vol. 10 Brhadaranyaka Upanishad Bhasya, 834 pp. Sold only by set. Devanagari text only.; By Samata Books Chennai; ISBN: 06007/1-10; Pages: 0; Format: Hardback; Cost: $150.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Nine Volume Set
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301751; Pages: 0; Format: Hardback; Cost: $68.85

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Nine Volume Set
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301476; Pages: 0; Format: Paperback; Cost: $48.60

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 1
Contents: Chicago Addresses; Karma Yoga; Raja Yoga; Lectures and Discourses.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 818530176X; Pages: 543; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 1
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: AVE013-01; Pages: 543; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 2
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301492; Pages: 535; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 2
Contents: Jnana Yoga; Practical Vedanta; Lectures: Work and Its Secret, Powers of Mind, Bhakti or Devotion, Ideal of Universal Religion and others; Reports in American Newspapers.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301778; Pages: 535; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 3
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301506; Pages: 558; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 3
Contents: Bhakti Yoga; Para-Bhakti or Supreme Devotion; Lectures from Colombo to Almora; Lectures and Discourses; Reports in American Newspapers; Buddhistic India.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301786; Pages: 558; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 4
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301514; Pages: 534; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 4
Contents: Addresses on Bhakti Yoga; Lectures and discourses; Writings: Prose and Poems; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301794; Pages: 534; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 5
Contents: Letters - First Series; Conversations; Interviews; Notes from Lectures and Discourses; Prose and Poems.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301808; Pages: 554; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 5
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301522; Pages: 554; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 6
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301530; Pages: 535; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 6
Contents: Lectures and Discourses; Notes of Class Talks and Lectures; Conversations and Dialogues; Letters - Second Series; Prose and Poems.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301816; Pages: 535; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 7
Contents: Inspired Talks; Conversations and Dialogues; Notes of Class Talks and Lectures; Letters - Third Series; Memoirs of European Travel.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301824; Pages: 546; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 7
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301549; Pages: 546; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 8
Contents: Lectures and Discourses; Prose and Poems; Notes of Class Talks and Lectures; Letters - Fourth Series.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301832; Pages: 558; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 8
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8185301557; Pages: 558; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 9
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8175051876; Pages: 609; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, The Vol. 9
Contains materials collected since the publication of volume 8. Contents: Letters; Lectures and Discourses; Notes of Lectures and Classes; Prose and Poems; Conversations and Interviews; Excerpts from Sister Nivedita's Writings; Sayings and Utterances; Newspaper Reports.; By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8175051868; Pages: 609; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.50

Comprehensive Biography of Swami Vivekananda, Two volume set
A thorough biographical study by a respected historian and devoted student of Swami Vivekananda's life, times, and works.; By Shailendranath Dhar; ISBN: 1111; Pages: 1492; Format: Hardback; Cost: $27.00

Concentration and Meditation
A clear, simple exposition of meditative practice.; By Swami Paramananda; ISBN: 911564071; Pages: 130; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.95

Concept of Man, The: A Study in Comparative Philosophy
What man has been understood to be in the great traditions of the world.; By S. Radhakrishnan; P.T. Raju; ISBN: 8172231466; Pages: 383; Format: Paperback; Cost: $8.50

Concept of Mind in Indian Philosophy
By Sarasvati Chennakesavan; ISBN: 8120808312; Pages: 178; Format: Hardback; Cost: $12.00

Concept of Upasana, The: Worship in Sanskrit Literature
By Rajani S. Patki; ISBN: 8170304830; Pages: 247; Format: Hardback; Cost: $22.95

Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English
An excellent comprehensive dictionary of Indian philosophical terms. Terms given in both Devanagari script and Roman transliteration with the translation. New and revised, 1996.; By John Grimes; ISBN: 791430685; Pages: 366; Format: Paperback; Cost: $30.95

Concise History of Classical Sanskrit Literature
By Gaurinath Sastri; ISBN: 812080175X; Pages: 220; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Concise Sanskrit - English Dictionary
A handy portable dictionary. Words given in Devanagari script; brief definitions in English.; By Vasudeo Govind Apte; ISBN: 8120801512; Pages: 366; Format: Hardback; Cost: $12.00

Concise Srimad Bhagavatam, The
A skillfully condensed version of Srimad Bhagavatam.; By Swami Venkatesananda; ISBN: 791401499; Pages: 385; Format: Paperback; Cost: $29.95

Concise Yoga Vasistha, The
A clear summary of one of the leading texts of Hinduism expounding the highest doctrine with many stories and illustrations. It captures the spirit of the original text while eliminating unnecessary repitition. See also: "Vasistha's Yoga" for a fuller rendition of the text by the same author.; By ISBN: 087395954X; Pages: 430; Format: Paperback; Cost: $30.95

Concordance to Chandogya Upanisad
Sanskrit only.; By Advaita Ashrama pub.; ISBN: ASE017; Pages: 192; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.25

Concordance to the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
Thousands of key words and phrases help the reader locate information in the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. It is keyed to the unabridged edition of the Gospel.; By Katherine Whitmarsh; ISBN: 87810469; Pages: 523; Format: Paperback; Cost: $24.95

Conquest of Mind
By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132598; Pages: 183; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Consciousness at the Crossroads: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Brain Science and Buddhism
By Zara Houshmand Robert Livingston; B. Alan Wallace; ISBN: 1559391278; Pages: 183; Format: Paperback; Cost: $15.95

Consciousness in Advaita Vedanta
By William M. Indich; ISBN: 8120812519; Pages: 144; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Cosmic Revelation, The: The Hindu Way to God
By Bede Griffiths; ISBN: 872431193; Pages: 136; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.95

Cradle Tales of Hinduism
A beautiful retelling of traditional tales of India.; By Sister Nivedita; ISBN: 818530193X; Pages: 318; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.50

Crest Jewel of Wisdom, The (Vivekachudamani)
Classic Advaitic text. Transliterated Sanskrit, English translation, extensive commentary by Hari Prasad Shastri. see: Vivekachudamani; By Hari Prasad Shastri; A. J. Alston; ISBN: 854240470; Pages: 318; Format: Paperback; Cost: $25.95

Cultivating Stillness: A Taoist Manual for Transforming Body and Mind
By Eva Wong; ISBN: 877736871; Pages: 158; Format: Paperback; Cost: $15.00

Cultivating the Mind of Love: The Practice of Looking Deeply in the Mahayana Buddhist Tradition
By Thich Nhat Hanh; ISBN: 938077708; Pages: 124; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.00

Cultural Heritage of India, The Vol.1: The Early Phases - Prehistoric, Vedic and Upanisadic, Jaina, and Buddhist
By Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture; ISBN: IOE002-1; Pages: 652; Format: Hardback; Cost: $25.00

Cultural Heritage of India, The Vol.2: Itihasas, Puranas, Dharma, and other Sastras
By Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture; ISBN: IOE002-2; Pages: 738; Format: Hardback; Cost: $25.00

Cultural Heritage of India, The Vol.3: The Philosophies
By Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture; ISBN: IOE002-3; Pages: 695; Format: Hardback; Cost: $25.00

Cultural Heritage of India, The Vol.4: The Religions
By Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture; ISBN: IOE002-4; Pages: 775; Format: Hardback; Cost: $25.00

Cultural Heritage of India, The Vol.5: Languages and Literatures
By Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture; ISBN: IOE002-5; Pages: 839; Format: Hardback; Cost: $25.00

Cultural Heritage of India, The Vol.6: Science and Technology
By Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture; ISBN: IOE002-6; Pages: 550; Format: Hardback; Cost: $25.00

Dakshinamurti Stotra
Includes Sureshwaracharya's commentary, Manasollasa, and Pranava Vartika; also Dakshinamurti Upanishad. Devanagari text, English translation, and extensive introduction and notes by the translator.; By Alladi Mahadeva Sastry; ISBN: 6004; Pages: 223; Format: Hardback; Cost: $9.50

Dakshinamurti Stotram and Dasasloki of Sri Sankaracharya
Devanagari text, English translation.; By Swami Gabhirananda; ISBN: 8171205283; Pages: 30; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Daksinamurti Stotra with Manasollasa
Devanagari text, English translation, and Sureswarachara's gloss.; By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 4007; Pages: 150; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.00

Dalai Lama at Harvard, The
By Dalai Lama; Jeffery Hopkins; ISBN: 937938718; Pages: 255; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Dark Night of the Soul
By John of the Cross; E. Allison Peers; ISBN: 385029306; Pages: 193; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.95

Darshan: Seeing the Divine Image in India
An attempt to see from the Hindu perspective; seeing with a vision that includes and advances understanding; By Diana L. Eck; ISBN: 890120420; Pages: 97; Format: Paperback; Cost: $11.00

Dasavatara Stotra of Jayadeva
A hymn in praise of the ten incarnations of Sri Krishna from Gita-Govinda of Sri Jayadeva. Devanagari text, transliteration, English translation.; By Jayadeva; ISBN: 8171205291; Pages: 28; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Dasavataras: See and Paint
Coloring book with brief text telling about each of the ten avatarsof the Hindu tradition.; By Swami Raghaveshananda; Padmavasan; ISBN: 8171201237; Pages: 18; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.00

Days in an Indian Monastery
The eloquent spiritual diary of an American woman who had the privilege of living in India under the guidance of direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna and in the company of the Holy Mother, 1909-1911.; By Sister Devamata; ISBN: DAYS01; Pages: 326; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.95

Desert Fathers, The
By Helen Waddell tr; ISBN: 472060082; Pages: 209; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Devavanipravesika: An Introduction to the Sanskrit Language
A self-contained primer, workbook and reader for teaching first-year Sanskrit students with no previous linguistic training.; By Robert P. Goldman; Sally J. Sutherland; ISBN: 944613004; Pages: 460; Format: Paperback; Cost: $55.00

Development of Moral Philosophy In India
An authentic account of the development of Indian ethics based on primary sources.; By Surama Dasgupta; ISBN: 8121506271; Pages: 247; Format: Hardback; Cost: $18.00

Devi - The Mother Goddess: An Introduction
Written in a simple narrative style it introduces the reader to Shakta imagery, philosophy, beliefs, customs, history and folklore. Many illustrations.; By Devdutt Pattanaik; ISBN: 8187111453; Pages: 126; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Devi and Her Aspects
By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 4029; Pages: 68; Format: Booklet; Cost: $1.00

Devi Mahatmyam: Glory of the Divine Mother
Devanagari text and English translation. Known also as Chandi or Durga Saptasati; from Markandeya Purana.. Verses in praise of the Divine Mother portraying her victory over the forces of evil.; By Swami Jagadiswarananda; ISBN: 8171201393; Pages: 170; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.25

Devotional Poems of Mirabai, The
Two hundred poems of Mirabai. Introductory essays on her life, her place in the bhakti movement, and the characteristics of her poetry. English translation, notes.; By A. J. Alston; ISBN: 812080442; Pages: 144; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.95

Dhammapada (Pocket): The Sayings of the Buddha
By Thomas Byrom; ISBN: 877739668; Pages: 113; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.95

Dhammapada, The
Introductory essays, Pali text, English translations and notes.; By S. Radhakrishnan; ISBN: 195640802; Pages: 194; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Dhammapada, The
By John Ross Carter; Mahinda Palihawandana; ISBN: 195108604; Pages: 523; Format: Paperback; Cost: $24.95

Dhanyastakam
Eight verses describing the qualities of blessedness. Devanagari text, transliteration, word-for-word meanings, English translation, and commentary.; By Sri Sankaracharya; Swami Tejomayananda; ISBN: CHIN-AD02; Pages: 32; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.00

Dharma, The: That Illuminates All Beings Impartially Like the Light of the Sun and the Moon
By Kalu Rinpoche; ISBN: 887061575; Pages: 222; Format: Paperback; Cost: $18.95

Dialogue with Death
By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132729; Pages: 240; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Diamond Mind: A Psychology of Meditation
By Bob Nairn; ISBN: 1570625360; Pages: 115; Format: Hardback; Cost: $16.95

Diamond Sutra & The Sutra of Hui-Neng, The
By A.F. Price; Wong Mou-lam; ISBN: 394730194; Pages: 166; Format: Paperback; Cost: $15.00

Dictionary of Advaita Vedanta
Excellent reference for basic Vedantic philosophical terms. Terms given in Roman letters with definition in English. Also contains brief essays on the Vedanta philosophy, Sadananda's Vedantasara, and charts depicting in condensed form, essential information given in Vedantasara.; By Swami Harshananda; ISBN: 4005; Pages: 100; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.00

Dictionary, English and Sanskrit, A
English terms are followed by Sanskrit equivalents given in Devanagari script.; By M. Monier-Williams; ISBN: 8120804546; Pages: 859; Format: Hardback; Cost: $32.00

Different Christianity (A): Early Christian Esotericism and Modern Thought
By Robin Amis; ISBN: 079142572X; Pages: 388; Format: Paperback; Cost: $19.95

Direct Experience of Reality
Translation of Aparokshanubhuti of Sri Shankaracharya with a commentary by Hari Prasad Shastri. English only.; By Sri Shankaracharya; Hari Prasad Shastri; ISBN: 854240039; Pages: 88; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.00

Disciple's Journal, A: In the Company of Swami Ashokanandal
"...companion to her notable biography of Swami Ashokananda. Its heartfelt firsthand accounts pass the impact he had on her on to the lives of her readers." Houston Smith; By Marie Louise Burke Sister Gargi; ISBN: 0970636822; Pages: 296; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Discovering Jewish Meditation: Instruction and Guidance for Learning an Ancient Spiritual Practice
By Nan Fink Gefen; ISBN: 1580230679; Pages: 175; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.95

Divine Grace
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: 8171201334; Pages: 84; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.75

Divine Heritage of Man
By Swami Abhedananda; ISBN: 5014; Pages: 128; Format: Hardback; Cost: $3.75

Divine Life: Its Practice and Realization
A book for reflection and meditation consisting of selected passages from the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, the Bhagavatam, and other scriptural sources arranged by topic. Includes a valuable introduction on the essentials of spiritual life. Sanskrit text and English translation.; By Swami Yatiswarananda; ISBN: 8171209645; Pages: 359; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.25

Divine Songs of Sage Poet Ramprasad, The
A new translation of 334 songs of the Bengali saint/poet Ramprasad. Many of these songs, sung by Sri Ramakrishna, appear in The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna.; By Shyamal Banerjee, tr.; ISBN: 8121510856; Pages: 275; Format: Hardback; Cost: $18.95

Divine Sports of Krishna: Poems of Sur Dasa
Poems on Krishna's childhood and adolescence, the Rasa Lila, or dance of the Gopis and Krishna's taking leave of the people of Braj. English translation.; By Sur Dasa; A.J. Alston; ISBN: 54240438; Pages: 236; Format: Paperback; Cost: $15.95

Divine Vahanas: See and Paint
Coloring book with short explanatory text about each of the carriers of the gods and goddesses.; By Swami Raghaveshananda; Padmavasan; ISBN: 8171202454; Pages: 18; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.00

Divine World of the Alvars, The: Lives and Songs of the Vaishnava Saints of South India
Enter writeup here...; By ISBN: 8187332247; Pages: 127; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.75

Doctrine of Karma: A Study in Its Philosophy and Practice
By Swami Abhedananda; ISBN: VOE005; Pages: 126; Format: Hardback; Cost: $3.00

Drg-Drsya-Viveka: An Inquiry into the Nature of the Seer and the Seen
Devanagari text, word-for-word meanings, English translation, and notes.; By Swami Nikhilananda; ISBN: 8175050276; Pages: 61; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.75

DUMMY
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Early Advaita Vedanta and Buddhism
By Richard King; ISBN: 791425142; Pages: 341; Format: Paperback; Cost: $19.95

Early Islamic Mysticism: Sufi, Qur'an, Mi'Raj, Poetic and Theological Writings
By Michael A. Sells; ISBN: 809136198; Pages: 398; Format: Paperback; Cost: $24.95

Early Kabbalah, The
By Joseph Dan; Ronald C. Kiener; ISBN: 809127695; Pages: 205; Format: Paperback; Cost: $19.95

Eastern Religions and Western Thought
By S. Radhakrishnan; ISBN: 195624564; Pages: 396; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.95

Ecstasy: The World of Sufi Poetry and Prayer
By Nahid Angha Ph.D.; ISBN: 918437164; Pages: 109; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.00

Education
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: 8171200028; Pages: 84; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.75

Eight Upanisads with the Commentary of Sankaracarya Vol. 1
Devanagari text with English translation, Sankara's commentary, and notes. Vol. 1 Isa, Kena, Katha, and Taittiriya Upanishads.; By Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: 8175050160; Pages: 427; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.00

Eight Upanisads with the Commentary of Sankaracarya Vol. 2
Devanagari text with English translation, Sankara's commentary, and notes. Vol. 2 Aitareya, Mundaka, Mandukya with Gaudapada's Karika, and Prasna Upanishads.; By Swami Gambhirananda; ISBN: 8175050719; Pages: 511; Format: Hardback; Cost: $8.00

Eminent Indian Women from the Vedic Age to the Present
The book depicts a long procession of Indian women through the ages who attained greatness in various spheres of life and culture - political and aesthetic, moral and spiritual.; By ISBN: 8175052724; Pages: 180; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.00

Empty Chair, The: Finding Hope and Joy
A treasury of insights and advice from a Hasidic master for living joyously and spiritually.; By Rebbe Nachman of Breslov; Moshe Mykoff; ISBN: 1879045672; Pages: 114; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Empty Pot, The
Because of young Ping's honesty, an embarrassing failure is turned into triumphant success. Exquisite art and simple text.; By Demi; ISBN: 805012176; Pages: 30; Format: Hardback; Cost: $16.95

Enduring Grace: Living Portraits of Seven Women Mystics
A study of mysticism as it evolved in and transformed the lives of seven extraordinary people.; By Carol Lee Flinders; ISBN: 60626453; Pages: 248; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.00

Enlightenment Unfolds: The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Dogen
By Dogen; Kazuaki Tanahashi; ISBN: 1570623058; Pages: 311; Format: Hardback; Cost: $30.00

Essays in Zen Buddhism: First Series
By D. T. Suzuki; ISBN: 802151183; Pages: 386; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Essays on World Religions
By Houston Smith; M. Darrol Bryant; ISBN: 1557787229; Pages: 290; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Essence of Indian Culture
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: 8185301093; Pages: 58; Format: Booklet; Cost: $1.00

Essence of the Gita
Six talks given by the great swami, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, translated from Bengali.; By Swami Saradananda; Swami Tyagananda; ISBN: 817120872X; Pages: 125; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.50

Essence of Yogavaasishtha, The
A translation of Sri Vaasishtha Sangraha composed bySwami Jnanananda Bharathi. ; By ISBN: 818520814x; Pages: 344; Format: Hardback; Cost: $25.95

Essential Jesus, The: What Jesus Really Taught
By John Dominic Crossan; ISBN: 62510452; Pages: 199; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Essential Kabbalah, The: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism
By Daniel C. Matt; ISBN: 62511645; Pages: 221; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Essential Koran, The: The Heart of Islam, An Introductory Selection of Readings from the Qur'an
By Thomas Cleary tr; ISBN: 62501984; Pages: 203; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.00

Essential Rumi, The
By Coleman Barks; John Moyne; ISBN: 62509594; Pages: 310; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Essential Sufism
By James Fadiman; Robert Frager; ISBN: 006251475X; Pages: 265; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Essential Tao, The
An initiation into the heart of Taoism through the authentic Tao Te Ching and the Inner Teachings of Chuang Tzu.; By Chuang Tzu; Thomas Cleary; ISBN: 62502166; Pages: 168; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Essentials of Hinduism
By Swami Vivekananda; ISBN: AVE075; Pages: 76; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.00

Essentials of Hinduism, The: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion
A compact treatment of Hinduism's complex religious traditiion.; By Swami Bhaskarananda; ISBN: 1884852025; Pages: 233; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.50

Essentials of Indian Philosophy, The
A presentation of the development of Indian philosophical thought similar to the author's, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, but completely reworked for simplification but , also, with the addition of new materials.; By M. Hiriyanna; ISBN: 8120813049; Pages: 216; Format: Hardback; Cost: $9.00

Essentials of Spiritual Life
A practical and inspiring guidebook for spiritual aspirants.; By Swami Yatiswarananda; ISBN: 8171208851; Pages: 100; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.75

Eternal Companion, The: Life and Teachings of Swami Brahmananda
A revised edition of the original Spiritual Teachings of Swami Brahmananda published in 1931 by the Ramakrishna Math, Madras, with the addition of a valuable life sketch by Swami Prabhavananda.; By Swami Brahmananda; Swami Yatiswarananda; Swami Prabhavananda; ISBN: 8171200575; Pages: 359; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.95

Eternal Companion, The: Swami Brahmananda His Life and Teachings
The life and teachings of the disciple who Sri Ramakrishna called his spiritual son, and who was chosen by Swami Vivekananda to guide the Ramakrishna Order in its formative years. Vedanta Press ed.; By Swami Brahmananda; Swami Prabhavananda; ISBN: 874810248; Pages: 301; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

Eternal Stories from the Upanishads
Enter writeup here...; By ISBN: 8187967072; Pages: 199; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.95

Eternal Values for a Changing Society (Vol.1): Philosophy & Spirituality
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: BVBETERN01; Pages: 572; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Eternal Values for a Changing Society (Vol.2): Great Spiritual Teachers
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: BVBETERN02; Pages: 622; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Eternal Values for a Changing Society (Vol.3): Education for Human Excellence
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: BVBETERN03; Pages: 671; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Eternal Values for a Changing Society (Vol.4): Democracy for Total Human Fulfillment
By Swami Ranganathananda; ISBN: BVBETERN04; Pages: 779; Format: Paperback; Cost: $7.95

Ethical Philosophy of the Gita
Lectures expounding the ethical philosophy of the Gita, using Western methods of critical inquiry.; By P.N. Srinivasachari; ISBN: 8171204988; Pages: 163; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.25

Ethics and Religion
By Swami Satprakashananda; ISBN: ETHIC01; Pages: 44; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.25

Everything as Divine: The Wisdom of Meister Eckhart
By Meister Eckhart; Bernard McGinn; Edmund Colledge O.S.A.; ISBN: 809136759; Pages: 82; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.95

Everything Starts from Prayer: Mother Teresa's Meditations on Spiritual Life for People of All Faiths
By Mother Teresa; Anthony Stern M.D.; ISBN: 1883991374; Pages: 170; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Evolution of Mother Worship in India
Enter writeup here...; By ISBN: 8175052600; Pages: 56; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.75

Evolution of the Samkhya School of Thought, The
By Anima Sengupta; ISBN: 8121500192; Pages: 184; Format: Hardback; Cost: $10.95

Experiential Dimension of Advaita Vedanta
By Arvind Sharma; ISBN: 8121503728; Pages: 116; Format: Hardback; Cost: $9.95

Exploring the Labyrinth: Making Sense of the New Spirituality
By Nevill Drury; ISBN: 826411827; Pages: 228; Format: Paperback; Cost: $18.95

Eyes Remade for Wonder: A Lawrence Kushner Reader
By Lawrence Kushner; ISBN: 1580230423; Pages: 223; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.95

Face of Truth, The: A Study of Meaning and Metaphysics in the Vedantic Theology of Ramanuja
The author clearly analyzes Ramanuja's view on the nature of the self, God, and the relationship between infinite and finite being.; By Julius Lipner; ISBN: 887060390; Pages: 183; Format: Paperback; Cost: $18.95

Facets of Brahman or The Hindu Gods
One divinity appears as many in the form of manifold deities. A study of the gods of Hindusim and the symbolism associated with them.; By Swami Chidbhavananda; ISBN: FACETS01; Pages: 172; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.25

Facets of Vivekananda
Collected articles from Vedanta Kesari published in honor of the swami's 125th birth anninersary.; By Vedanta Kesari Presentation; ISBN: 8171204880; Pages: 300; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.00

Faith Is Power
By Swami Paramananda; ISBN: 911564098; Pages: 80; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.95

Fakhruddin'Iraqi: Divine Flashes
By William C. Chittick; Peter Lamborn Wilson; ISBN: 080912372X; Pages: 178; Format: Paperback; Cost: $19.95

First Lessons in Sanskrit Grammar and Reading
A good introductory text for westerners. Begins with clear instructions on how to form the letters; grammar and vocabulary are added slowly. Devanagari is supported by transliterated Sanskrit.; By Judith M. Tyberg; ISBN: 093073601X; Pages: 240; Format: Hardback; Cost: $12.00

First Meetings with Sri Ramakrishna
Each chapter of this book is devoted to a particular disciple or devotee of the Master and relates the story of that person's first encounter with Sri Ramakrishna.; By Swami Prabhananda; ISBN: 8171204848; Pages: 416; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.00

Flash of Lightning in the Dark of the Night: A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
By Dalai Lama; ISBN: 877739714; Pages: 141; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

For A Future to Be Possible: Commentaries on Five Wonderful Precepts
By Thich Nhat Hanh et al; ISBN: 938077651; Pages: 281; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.00

For Seekers of God: Spiritual Talks of Mahapurush Swami Shivananda
Conversations of Swami Shivananda, a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and second President of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. A translation of the Bengali book Shivananda Vani.; By Swami Shivananda; Swamis Vividishananda Gambhirananda; ISBN: 8175051221; Pages: 311; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.00

For Thinkers on Education
The values that we affirm in turn shape our own growth. Short, thought-provoking essays on essential education.; By Swami Ramakrishnananda; ISBN: 8171204953; Pages: 234; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.00

Forgotten Truth: The Common Vision of the World's Religions
By Houston Smith; ISBN: 62507877; Pages: 182; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.00

Four Yogas, The: A Guide to the Spiritual Paths of Action, Devotion, Meditation and Knowledge
Comprehensive guidebook to Hinduism's most cherished spiritual traditions.; By ISBN: 1594731438; Pages: 297; Format: Hardback; Cost: $29.99

Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures: A Modern Spiritual Path
By Paul M. Allen; Joan deRis Allen; ISBN: 826411851; Pages: 144; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Francis, The Poor Man of Assisi
St. Francis and a glimpse of the Franciscan spirit - simplicity, joy, love of nature and love of Lady Poverty. Large format book illustrated in color.; By Tomie de Paola; ISBN: 823408124; Pages: 44; Format: Paperback; Cost: $9.95

From Early Vedanta to Kashmir Shaivism: Gaudapada, Bhartrhari, and Abhinavagupta
By Natalia Isayeva; ISBN: 817030556X; Pages: 197; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.95

From Holy Wanderings to Service of God in Man
Diary notes from the swami's years of pilgrimage extending up to the beginning of his first works of service.; By Swami Akhandananda; ISBN: 8171204910; Pages: 170; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.50

Further Shore, The
By Swami Abhishiktananda; ISBN: 8172144019; Pages: 148; Format: Hardback; Cost: $7.00

Gabriel's Palace: Jewish Mystical Tales
By Howard Schwartz; ISBN: 195093887; Pages: 414; Format: Paperback; Cost: $16.95

Ganapati: Song of the Self
This book offers a wide range of information about Ganapati (Ganesha) gathered from hymns, poems, myths shrines, practices, and theologies. It is a study based on firm scholarship and a sympathetic understanding of a rich tradition.; By John A. Grimes; ISBN: 791424405; Pages: 231; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.95

Gandhi on Christianity
By Robert Ellsberg; ISBN: 883447568; Pages: 184; Format: Paperback; Cost: $13.95

Gandhi the Man
By Eknath Easwaran; ISBN: 915132141; Pages: 0; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Ganesh
The adventures of the elephant-headed god,Ganesh - god of joy, peace and prosperity. Large format with color illustrations.; By Ratilal S. Nayak; Laxman Varma; ISBN: ANANDAGANE; Pages: 26; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.00

Ganesha: The Auspicious...The Beginning
A multi-dimensional study of this deity through the ages. Well illustrated.; By Shakunthala Jagannathan; Nanditha Krishna; ISBN: 8187111224; Pages: 106; Format: Paperback; Cost: $14.95

Garland of Divine Flowers: Selected Devotional Lyrics of Saint Jnanesvara
110 devotional poems (abhangas) in English translation.; By Saint Jnanesvara; P. V. Bobde; ISBN: 8120804007; Pages: 60; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.95

Garland of Hymns to Mukunda, A: Mukundamala
Devanagari text. English translation.; By Swami Gabhirananda; ISBN: 8171205305; Pages: 40; Format: Booklet; Cost: $0.50

Garland of Prayers
One hundred seventy chants and hymns to gods and goddesses from the Vedas, Upanishads, Gita and other sources, many of which are sung in the centers of the Ramakrishna Order. Transliterated text and English translation.; By Ramakrishna Mission Singapore; ISBN: GARLAND01; Pages: 384; Format: Paperback; Cost: $12.00

Gathering of Spirit: Women Teaching in American Buddhism
By Primary Point Press; ISBN: 942795059; Pages: 132; Format: Paperback; Cost: $11.95

Gayatri: The Daily Religious Practice of the Hindus
An exposition of the most renowned of the Vedic mantras symbolizing the supreme Truth.; By I.K. Taimni; ISBN: 8170590795; Pages: 225; Format: Paperback; Cost: $8.95

Gentle Bridges: Conversations with the Dalai Lama
By Jeremy W. Hayward; Francisco J. Varela; ISBN: 877735174; Pages: 272; Format: Paperback; Cost: $20.00

Gethsemani Encounter: A Dialogue on the Spiritual Life by Buddhist and Christian Monastics
By Donald W. Mitchell; James Wiseman O.S.B.; ISBN: 826410464; Pages: 306; Format: Hardback; Cost: $29.95

Gita, The: Song of the Supreme Being
A simple presentation of the philosophy of the Gita. Large format with color illustrations.; By Ratilal S. Nayak / P.K. Trivedi; Chandra Trivedi and Rajnee Vyas; ISBN: 8170570042; Pages: 34; Format: Paperback; Cost: $2.50

Gitanjali
Inspirational poems by the Nobel Laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, with an introduction by W.B. Yeats.; By Rabindranath Tagore; ISBN: 0486414175; Pages: 46; Format: Paperback; Cost: $1.50

Gitanjali: Song Offerings
A beautiful and distinctive edition also incorporating the original Bengali lyrics in facsimile.; By ISBN: 8174764275; Pages: 304; Format: Hardback; Cost: $22.95

Glimpses of a Great Soul: A Portrait of Swami Saradananda
Swami Saradananda, one of the great monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, was an amazing combination of spirituality, patience, devotion and, as Secretary of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission in its formative years, administative efficiency. The author, who served the swami for many years, here shares his inspiring memories.; By Swami Aseshananda; ISBN: 874810396; Pages: 274; Format: Paperback; Cost: $10.00

Glimpses of Jainism
By Surender K. Jain; ISBN: 8120814819; Pages: 152; Format: Hardback; Cost: $14.00

Globalization: Stepping Into the One World
Articles on the implications of world unity from well-known authorities in various disciplines.; By Vedanta Kesari Presentation; ISBN: 8171208975; Pages: 314; Format: Paperback; Cost: $3.75

Glory of Ganesha
Contents: Symbolism; Manifestations; Contemplations; Worship, and Upasana.; By Central Chinmaya Mission Trust; ISBN: CHIN-AG29; Pages: 186; Format: Paperback; Cost: $5.00

Glossary of Hinduism
New publication. A very exhaustive compendium of persons and places in Hindu mythology with short, descriptive writeups.; By T. Rengarajan; ISBN: 8120413482; Pages: 622; Format: Paperback; Cost: $11.00

Glossary of Sanskrit, A: From the Spiritual Tradition of India
Brief, precise definitions of words central to the understanding of India's spiritual literature. Devanagari and transliterated Sanskrit with English definition.; By Diana Morrison; ISBN: 915132125; Pages: 38; Format: Paperback; Cost: $4.00

Go Forward (Vol.3): Letters of Swami Premeshananda
Enter writeup here...; By ISBN: 8175052511; Pages: 127; Format: Paperback; Cost: $6.75

Go Forward (Vol.1): Letters of Swami Premeshananda
Swami Premeshananda (1884-1967), a highly respected monk of