Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 by Drunvalo Melchizedek

The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 by Drunvalo Melchizedek comprises secret knowledge of pre-Egyptian yoga and sacred mathematics as delivered by Thoth, the ibis-headed Egyptian version of Hermes. According to legend, Thoth founded human culture, divulging language, writing, jurisprudence, government, and all systems of knowledge for civilization. Melchizedek claims to be a "walk-in", an extraterrestrial who came to earth during a near-death experience. According to the teachings, the ancient mystery schools were broken into "Right-eye," (left brain), and "Left-eye," (right brain) schools of Horus. Volume 2 comprises the ideas of the "Left-Eye of Horus," focusing on destroying the fear of death via intuition in order to transcend earthly desires. After 12 years, an adept seen as worthy would be placed in the sarcophagus within the Great Pyramid of Giza, and would travel for three days on the astral plane until obtaining Buddha-hood, or resurrection, much like Osiris.

Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 by Drunvalo Melchizedek

The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 1 by Drunvalo Melchizedek comprises secret knowledge of pre-Egyptian yoga and sacred mathematics as delivered by Thoth, the ibis-headed Egyptian version of Hermes. According to legend, Thoth founded human culture, divulging language, writing, jurisprudence, government, and all systems of knowledge for civilization. Melchizedek claims to be a "walk-in", an extraterrestrial who came to earth during a near-death experience. According to the teachings, the ancient mystery schools were broken into "Right-eye," (left brain), and "Left-eye," (right brain) schools of Horus. Volume 1 comprises the ideas of the "Right-Eye of Horus," focusing on sacred geometry regarding the Golden mean and Fibonacci sequence as logical equivalents to God in the cosmos. After 12 years of serious study, an initiate would graduate to the "Left-eye of Horus," school, where intuition and relinquishing fear would lead one towards Buddha-hood.

The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements follows the tradition of Carlos Castaneda's don Juan Matteus. Ruiz breaks the teachings of don Juan down into four agreements one can make with oneself in order to transcend personal psychology and achieve ultimate freedom. The down-to-earth prose, and familiar style of speech makes this a great book for those interested in spirituality on all levels, from all walks of life. Whether you're searching for enlightenment, or simply looking for a more peaceful existence, the simple instruction in The Four Agreements provide an easy step-by-step manual to obtain your dreams.

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda

The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge shattered the paradigm on contemporary anthropology when it was published in the 1960s. The story follows a young Carlos as he attends UCLA for a graduate degree in anthropology. Interested in seeking information on Native American shamanism, Castaneda is introduced to don Juan Matteus at a bus station where Carlos asks him for information regarding peyote. After a few reprimands over the course of several weeks Don Juan vehemently asserts that he doesn't teach "pieces of information," but a "system of knowledge," that--in order for Carlos to follow--requires that he give up his entire existence in Western Culture. What follows can only be described as a life-altering apprenticeship into the deepest mysteries of Mayan sorcery.

The Art of Dreaming by Carlos Castaneda

The Art of Dreaming by Carlos Castaneda (The Teachings of don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge) comprises the bulk of don Juan Carlos' teachings divulged to Castaneda regarding the dream state. Don Juan relates to Castaneda that only through "active dreaming" can a sorcerer develop a "dreaming body" (astral body) in order to explore the many worlds of awareness. Along the way, Carlos encounters non-organic beings, giant dreamscapes reflecting his inner warrior, and spirit allies all utilized toward obtaining "seeing". Unlike the storytelling nature of Castaneda's previous works, The Art of Dreaming is intended to be read both as a dream journal, and manual for navigating, and eventually co-creating the dreamworld. A mind-altering assault on normal, logical paradigm thought, The Art of Dreaming helps readers comprehend how to actively engage in their own dreams, and in turn their personal liberation.

Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism by Daniel Pinchbeck

Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism written by Daniel Pinchbeck (2012 the Return of Quetzalcoatl) blasts the reader into a mind-bending travelogue in search of man's ultimate realization. From the outset, Breaking Open the Head unfurls a hidden world of human potential that is essentially unlocked through the usage of many forms of sacred medicine. Lucid tales involving native shamans, ayahuasca, psilocybin, iboga, datura, salvia, LSD, DMT, MDMA pervade the journey of humankind's origin and potential for evolution. Breaking Open the Head vividly details Pinchbeck's individual accounts with such "plant teachers," instructing the author on how to transcend personal psychology in order to harmonize with an imminent awakening of human consciousness. The harrowing, and courageous adventure is a thrill-seeking peek into pure consciousness as revealed by native and shamanic teachings worldwide.

The Bhagavad Gita by Swami Dayananda Saraswati

The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient Hindu text contained within the Mahabharata that means "Song of God". The 700 verse poem recounts the story of Arjuna's talk with Lord Krishna on the battlefield before the Kurukshetra War, pondering his responsibility as a warrior. Lord Krishna's identity remains hidden as he advises Arjuna on Yogic and Vedic Philosophy, until he is finally revealed as the God-head incarnate. The text is rich in Hindu theology and symbolism, and can be read as a guide to life and achieving liberation. The text can be considered an Upanishad, a classic text revealed regarding instructions on earth. One of the most widely read religious texts worldwide, The Bhagavad Gita is a great introduction to Hindi ideals, and is a launching pad for understanding Eastern thought and ideals.

The Tibetan Book of the Dead with Commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The Tibetan Book of the Dead is the seminal work on Tibetan Buddhism. First translated into English in the mid 20th Century, this revised edition is the first FULL version of the text ever translated into English. The sacred scriptures focus on Death as the vehicle for release from Samsara--endless suffering--into ultimate liberation in the nature of Buddha Mind. The Tibetan Book of the Dead calls on serious practitioners of the eightfold path to take the Bodhisattva stance to liberate all sentient beings from suffering and place them on the level of perfect enlightenment. The text can be seen as a manual for practice, offering mantras, mandala meditation, Phowa practice, and more, while continually stressing the importance of receiving true instruction from a Guru or Master. Following the ideas of compassion, mindfulness, right speech, and right action, The Tibetan Book of the Dead is an essential manual for any serious student of spirituality or Buddhism.

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying is the classic interpretation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, as examined by reincarnated Master Sogyal Rinpoche from Tibet. Often heralded as the most accessible investigation of the text, the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying's storytelling prose and heartfelt erudition of these ancient teachings deeply elaborates on key Vajrayana Buddhist concepts such as meditation, mindfulness, Phowa practice, and the Guru-Disciple relationship. The heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying focuses on Tibetan Dream Yoga and Phowa practice as a way to incorporate death into our everyday lives in order to obtain ultimate liberation and freedom. Stressing the importance of lineage, adherence to the Eightfold Path, and understanding of the Four-Noble truths, the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying draws on the ancient tradition which brought the Dalai Lama to the Western World in hopes for an end to world-wide suffering.