10.02.2022

“The Shamanic Bones of Zen: Revealing the Ancestral Spirit and Mystical Heart of a Sacred Tradition” by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

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"Conceived at the crossroads of Buddhism and indigenous earth-based practice, The Shamanic Bones of Zen explores the deep human traditions of transformation that are made possible by meditation, ceremony, ritual, dreams, and spiritual connection to one’s ancestry. In The Shamanic Bones of Zen, celebrated author and Buddhist teacher Zenju Earthlyn Manuel undertakes a rich exploration of the connections between contemporary Zen practice and shamanic, or indigenous, spirituality. Drawing on her personal journey with the black church, with African, Caribbean, and Native American ceremonial practices, and with Nichiren and Zen Buddhism, she builds a compelling case for discovering and cultivating the shamanic, or magical, elements in Buddhism—many of which have been marginalized by colonialist and modernist...>>

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10.02.2022

“The Shape of the Soul: What Mystical Experience Tells Us about Ourselves and Reality” by Paul Marshall

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"When Paul Marshall began to pay attention to his dreams, he could not have anticipated the transformative experience that would follow. A tremendous expansion of consciousness exposed the insignificance of his everyday self but also revealed unsuspected depths of mind and hinted at a deeper self that holds the universe within. In The Shape of the Soul, Marshall—now a mysticism scholar—draws on personal experiences, along with a wealth of religious, philosophical, and scientific ideas, to explore this deeper self, sometimes experienced in mystical and near-death states as spherical in form. Drawing inspiration from the philosophers Plotinus and Leibniz, Marshall takes mind to be more fundamental than matter and views the basic units of nature as...>>

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10.02.2022

“Making Witches: Newfoundland Traditions of Spells and Counterspells” by Barbara Rieti

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"There is a little-known tradition of witch lore in Newfoundland culture. Those believed to have the power to influence the fortunes of others are not mythological characters but neighbours, relations, or even friends. Drawing from her own interviews and a wealth of material from the Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive, Barbara Rieti explores the range and depth of Newfoundland witch tradition, looking at why certain people acquired reputations as witches, and why others considered themselves bewitched. The tales that emerge — despite their seemingly fantastic elements of spells and black heart books, hags, and healing charms — concern everyday affairs and reveal the intense social interdependence central to outport life. Frequently featuring women,...>>

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10.02.2022

“Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil’s Den” by Carl Abrahamsson

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"An intimate exploration of the life, philosophy, and lasting occult influence of Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan • Includes never-before-published material from LaVey, including transcripts from his never-released Hail Satan! video • Shares in-depth interviews with intimate friends and collaborators, including LaVey’s partner Blanche Barton, his son Xerxes LaVey, and current heads of the Church of Satan Peter Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia • Provides inside accounts of the Church of Satan and activities at the Black House, personal stories and anecdotes from the very colorful life of the Black Pope, and firsthand explanations of key principles of LaVey’s philosophy With his creation of the infamous Church of Satan in 1966 and his bestselling book...>>

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09.02.2022

“Ask The Right Question: The Essential Sourcebook Of Good Dowsing Questions” by Maggie Percy and Nigel Percy

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"Are you ready to take your dowsing to the next level? Learn the #1 skill you need to get the answers you seek. No matter what your level of experience, you know that asking good questions is the best way to get clear, accurate dowsing answers. Maggie and Nigel Percy of Discovering Dowsing & Sixth Sense Books have drawn on decades of their own dowsing experience and teaching people how to dowse, and now they’re here to help you. In this book, the authors show you how to craft the right dowsing question every time. By using the masterful questions in this comprehensive sourcebook, you’ll be prepared to get useful answers to your dowsing...>>

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