Despite the fact that Confucius and Rumi were born in different periods and places, both were born at a time of social upheaval and political turmoil. Consequently, both thinkers tried to provide the means for their people to overcome the times of difficulty, first by understanding, cultivating, and realizing their human potentialities and then by transforming themselves, their families, and their societies. This book examines the core ideas of these two great thinkers and provides anthropocosmic insights into their ideas on nature, family, and music.

THE ANALECTS OF RUMI The book shares the mystic words of the most popular Persian poet, Rumi. He is considered as a great spiritual master and made use of everyday life’s circumstances to explain the explore the spiritual world. His poems have acquired popularity worldwide and have translated into different languages. He acquired wide knowledge of spiritual matters and in 1231 AD, he became a prominent religious teacher.

Welcome to "Whispers of the East: Timeless Wisdom from Confucius, Buddha, Rumi, and Lao Tzu." In this collection, we embark on a journey through the profound teachings and insights of some of the greatest Eastern philosophers to have graced humanity with their wisdom. Throughout history, the East has been a cradle of spiritual and philosophical enlightenment, giving rise to timeless principles and profound truths that continue to resonate with seekers of wisdom across cultures and generations. In this book, you will encounter the enduring wisdom of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, whose teachings on morality, ethics, and social harmony have profoundly shaped Eastern thought for millennia. You will delve into the profound teachings of Buddha, the enlightened one, whose path to awakening has inspired countless seekers to transcend suffering and find inner peace. You will explore the mystical poetry of Rumi, the renowned Persian poet and Sufi mystic, whose words dance with the beauty of love, spirituality, and the divine. And you will contemplate the timeless insights of Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching, whose teachings on the Tao, or the Way, offer profound guidance on living in harmony with the natural order of the universe. Each quote in this collection serves as a beacon of light, inviting you to reflect, contemplate, and integrate these timeless teachings into your own life's journey. May these whispers from the East inspire you, uplift you, and guide you on the path to greater understanding, compassion, and inner peace.

Explores how popular religions and philosophies have influenced and are manifested in the world of Star Wars. You have watched Luke Skywalker destroy the Death Star in A New Hope, seen Yoda merge with the Force in Return of the Jedi, and heard Rey contact the Jedi of the past in The Rise of Skywalker. But did you know that the Star Wars films contain parallels to religions and philosophies from around the world—from Christianity to Buddhism, and from Native American teachings to the Vedic knowledge of ancient India? In One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars, Krista Noble explores these parallels. She discusses the Force, collective consciousness, enlightenment, and immortality, revealing that the Star Wars films have a universal perspective on life. Readers will learn about the connections between these films and the Vedic tradition, Buddhism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Native American/First Nations beliefs. They will see that the philosophy of the Jedi doesn’t only apply “in a galaxy far, far away”; it is also highly relevant to everyday living. Like Luke Skywalker, we should all search our feelings to discover the deepest truths of life, pursue our individual destinies, and strive to reach our full potential as human beings. In these ways, we can embody the wisdom of the Jedi.

Soul Path Trilogy is a collection of three books in one volume that deal with the importance of the soul’s path during its human experience. This collection delves into the knowledge that in every moment of our life we are forging soul patterns into our energy. By being intentional with our awareness we can use loving-kindness to create the soul path energy we truly want to have in our life. By focusing on meditation, mindfulness, energy awareness, and self-healing, we can direct our path toward peace and fulfillment. Ruth Lera, professional Energy Healer, uses her experience to share practical exercises and powerful examples to help readers open themselves to the concept that they themselves hold the power to heal their soul existence. Readers will learn how to use energetic self-healing to clear old pain and trauma, increase their sense of unconditional self-love, and develop inner confidence and strength. Written in an inviting and conversational voice, the Soul Path Trilogy will serve as a valuable resource for both experienced energy healing practitioners and newcomers to the understanding of the soul path. With a strong balance between the practical and theoretical, Soul Path Trilogy will guide readers on their most exciting journey yet.

Offers a new way of thinking about Rumi's poetry, focusing on Rumi's place within the Sufi tradition of Islam and providing readers with an image of the mystical side of the religion-one that has love of God at its core and sublime wisdom teachings as its pathways.

Rumi the Persian poet is widely acknowledged as being the greatest Sufi mystic of his age. He was the founder of the brotherhood of the Whirling Dervishes. This is a collection of his poetry.

Tao of Alan Watts: 444 Expressions of Zen The prolific thinker, Alan Watts is credited with popularizing the Eastern philosophy to the Western audience. This pioneering interpreter of Zen Buddhism was the most charismatic leader of the 1960’s ‘San Francisco Renaissance' movement. There are more than 25 books on his account including the best sellers ‘The Wisdom of Insecurity’, ‘Become What You Are’ and ‘The Way of Zen’. ‘Tao of Alan Watts: 444 Expressions of Zen’ is a perfect choice for Alan Watts lovers. This book is a reflection of his philosophy’s teachings on various topics like psychology, Zen practices, life, art and spirituality…

The wisdom of Confucius, China's greatest teacher and sage, can guide each of us in our own time. Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as the foundation of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society and government, and play a formative role in the development of many Eastern philosophies. In this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the Analects, Rodney L. Taylor, the foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, explains their profound and universal wisdom for our own time. He shows how Confucius advocates learning and self-cultivation to follow the "path of the sage" or "Way of Heaven"--a journey that promises to promote reason, peace and understanding. Alongside an updated version of the classic translation by Sinologist James Legge, Taylor provides informative and accessible commentary that illuminates the meaning behind selected passages from the Analects and their insights on character development, respect and reverence, and the nature of learning, goodness, truthfulness and righteousness.

"This book is an invitation to see yourself as more than your personality type and to engage in practices that liberate you from automatic patterns. You will see how to deepen your use of the Enneagram in support of your spiritual life as well as psychological health. With clarity and consistency, this book shows how to understand your Enneagram type without reinforcing the patterns of your type"--