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The life and legends of the god Ganesh in your hand, accompanied by a glorious gallery of historical imagery and art, including paintings by the renowned Indian artist, Indra Sharma.Son of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh is the elephant-headed deity known most often as a remover (and sometimes creator) of obstacles. Worshipped in Hindi faith at the outset of new meetings and ventures, Ganesh is seen as a figure of prosperity and protection. This publication in the mini book scale collects traditionally styled Indian artwork by Indra Sharma and others, and a selection of writings on the history and philosophy of this deity to inspire thoughts and worship for followers of the deity, and fascinating insights for anyone interested in world religions in general. • Features the elephant-headed god’s origin tale, as well as other teaching stories, inspirational quotes, and a guide to understanding the symbols found in ancient and contemporary depictions of the deity. • A wide range of artwork including gorgeous original pieces from noted painters Indra Sharma, Mahaveer Swami, B. G. Sharma, and others • Also includes high-quality reproductions of ancient artworks, and images of traditional sculptures and temples dedicated to Ganesh.

Divine Lives recounts the lives and teachings of the venerated spiritual masters His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, the founder acarya of the entire Gaudiya community, and His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura, the founding acarya of Sri Gopinatha Gaudiya Matha. The Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition stresses the importance for spiritual seekers to receive transcendental knowledge in a bona-fide current of devotion. Genuine spiritual teachers retain the power and glory of this divine flow in their hearts and manifest it through their unadulterated words and proper conduct. Divine Lives highlights the descriptions of two such sublime personalities, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, and his disciple, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura. In the time of the Gaudiya revolution led by Srila Prabhupada, Srila B. P. Puri Goswami carried a pen and paper wherever he went. His impeccable notes from that time will surely be of great service for many generations to come. Some of his writings are included within in the form of heart-touching glorifications to his spiritual master that have been organized into separate categories for the reader's benefit. After the biography of Srila Prabhupada and an autobiography of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami, Divine Lives concludes with the words of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami Thakura’s successor and disciple, Srila B. B. Bodhayan Maharaja. In this last section, we learn specific details about Srila B. P. Puri Goswami’s first meetings with Srila Prabhupada and how he joined this spiritual movement. Also included within are historical articles from the Gaudiya and Chaitanya Vani that have been translated from the original Bengali into English for the first time, as well as rare photos and artifacts from this transformational time in Gaudiya history.

A pocket-sized book of thoughtful quotes curated to help you unplug from your devices, step away from your screen, and live a more present life.“Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ––Anne Lamott With the constant barrage of news feeds, notifications, and social media demanding our attention almost every minute of our day, it has become critical for us to take a digital break and unplug. Stepping away from our screens, however, is proving to be increasingly more difficult in today’s constant, hyperconnected, technological world. How can we mindfully connect to the present moment and allow ourselves to fully enter into the here and now? Dive into the insightful words of writers, thinkers, and seekers who grapple with the way media shapes our consciousness. Let these quotes act as a guide to reflect on and cherish everyday experiences without digital technology and bring critical awareness on how technology is overtaking our lives. Unplug mini book invites us to disconnect from the never-ending data stream inundating our lives so that we can reconnect with ourselves. 150 QUOTES: Open to any page for inspiration from writers and thinkers including Eckhart Tolle, Henry David Thoreau, Alan Watts, and Deepak Chopra POCKET SIZE: This compact mini book fits easily in a pocket or purse for easy access to wisdom and inspiration whenever it’s needed CREATE COMFORT AND CALM: Each quote is an invitation for self-reflection that can help us move towards clarity, presence, and mindful being BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Lovely hand-drawn illustrations add a layer of beauty and joy to each quote COMPLETE THE SERIES COLLECTION: Deepen your mindfulness practice with Unplug: A Day and Night Journal for Cultivating Off-Screen Well-Being

A pocket-sized book of thoughtful quotes curated to help you take a step back, relax your mind, and recharge your psyche.“The most valuable thing we can do for the psyche is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light...” ––Mary Sarton In today’s high-speed world of overstimulation and overachievement, our personal batteries have never felt more drained. In an age that requires immediacy and productivity in a minute’s notice, how can we step away from the constant demands of our lives and allow ourselves to simply rest? Recharge mini book aims to reduce our everyday stress and encourages us to mindfully relax into the present moment with poignant words from writers, thinkers, and seekers that guide us toward making meaningful changes in our lives to optimize our energy, self-care, and mental health. 150 QUOTES: Open to any page for inspiration from writers and thinkers including Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Thích Nh?t H?nh, and Sharon Salzberg POCKET SIZE: This compact mini book fits easily in a pocket or purse for easy access to wisdom and inspiration whenever it’s needed CREATE COMFORT AND CALM: Each quote is an invitation for self-reflection that can help us move toward clarity, presence, and a mindful being BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Lovely hand-drawn illustrations add a layer of beauty and joy to each quote COMPLETE THE SERIES COLLECTION: Deepen your mindfulness practice with Recharge: A Day and Night Reflection Journal

What does Shakespeare have to teach us about mindfulness? What Eastern spiritual views about death, love, and presence are reflected in the writings of The Bard? The Buddha and the Bard reveals the surprising connections between the 2,500-year-old spiritual leader and the most compelling writer of all time."Shufran's compelling juxtapositions will encourage the reader to ask the deepest questions of themselves while delighting in the play of resonances across a cultural and historical divide." - YOGA Magazine Shakespeare understood and represented the human condition better than any writer of his time. As for the Buddha, he saw how to liberate us from that condition. Author Lauren Shufran explores the fascinating interplay of Western drama and Eastern philosophy by pairing quotes from Shakespeare with the tenets of an Eastern spiritual practice, sparking a compelling dialogue between the two. There's a remarkable interchange of echoes between Shakespeare's conception of "the inward man" and Buddhist approaches to recognizing, honoring, and working with our humanness as we play out our roles on the "stage" of our lives. The Buddha and the Bard synthesizes literature and scripture, embodied drama and transcendent practice, to shape a multifaceted lyric that we can apply as mindful practice in our own lives. Shufran's compelling juxtapositions will encourage the reader to ask the deepest questions of themselves while delighting in the play of resonances across a cultural and historical divide. DAILY INSPIRATION: Dip into The Buddha and the Bard for insight and inspiration whenever it's needed. SURPRISING CONNECTIONS: Reveals links from the "theatricality" of human incarnation to the "great globe" that both Shakespeare and the Buddha gently guide us to remember is already within. THOUGHTFUL GIFT: A beautiful gift for lovers of Shakespeare and followers of Buddha alike. EXPERT AUTHOR: Poet and former University of California instructor Lauren Shufran has studied and taught literature and Shakespeare, informed by her personal yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices, for more than 8 years.

Find your way to happiness with this pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom.Whether you’re well versed in the art of finding joy in everyday moments, or could use a little help finding your bliss, this gorgeously presented and highly giftable book is filled with cheer and inspiration, featuring over 150 moments of wit and wisdom from writers, speakers, and leaders ranging from the Buddha to Maya Angelou to George Takei. The tiny book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection on the multifaced nature of joy as well as for those who simply want a little help seeing the best in every day.

Find your inner calm with this pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom.In our busy lives, it’s often hard to find those all-too-important yet elusive moments of serenity. Sometimes it only takes a few words of inspiration to help us find our inner calm, and this beautifully presented tiny book features over 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations from writers, seekers, and leaders ranging from Marcus Aurelius to Thich Nhat Hanh to Oscar Wilde. The tiny book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little help on the path to finding inner peace.

Contemplations and devotions from the New Testament presented in this lovely, giftable pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom.This beautifully presented tiny book features 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations from the New Testament of the Bible. Intended for anyone who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little and eminently portable reminder of God’s wisdom and love in their daily lives.

Contemplations and devotions from the Psalms and Proverbs presented in a lovely, giftable book that is pocket-sized and eminently portable.This beautifully presented tiny book features 150 quotes from the Old Testament of the Bible, for inspiration and spiritual contemplation. Quotes come from four different major translations of the Bible, in order to find the most evocation quotations—and some verses come from a translation of the Hebrew Bible, for those who want to get closer to the original meaning of the Word. Intended for anyone who wants to foster deep reflection, as well as for those who simply want a little and eminently portable reminder of God’s wisdom and love in their daily lives. 

Savor what’s truly important in life with this pocket-sized collection of meditations and wisdom.Whether you’re feeling truly blessed or struggling to find a little more joy in life, this gorgeous and inspirational book is there for you with over 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations on the topic of gratitude from writers and speakers ranging from the Buddha to Toni Morrison to Oscar Wilde. This mini book is a lovely inspiration to stop and savor each moment, for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little something to be grateful for in their everyday lives.