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A Book of Pagan Prayer (Paperback)

Friday, July 16th, 2010

A Book of Pagan Prayer

From Publishers Weekly

Pagan Prayers and MoreBilling itself as the one and only collection of prayers for Pagans of any tradition, Ceisiwr Serith’s A Book of Pagan Prayer includes prayers to Celtic, Egyptian, Zoroastrian and other deities. It is organized thematically, making it convenient to use if one is seeking prayers for specific occasions, seasons, times of day, meals or milestones. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World’s Oldest Religion [Paperback]

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion

From Library Journal

Swami Bhaskarananda, a monk of the Ramakrishna order, here offers a brief catechism aimed at Westerners unacquainted with Hindu religious traditions. Perforce covering those traditions in broad terms without going into doctrinal complexities, his book has a straightforward style that should appeal to casual readers and students at a basic level but will not interest advanced students and scholars. Bhaskarananda, who has founded and led several Vedanta societi (more…)

A Treatise On Jainism (Forgotten Books) [Paperback]

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

A Treatise On Jainism (Forgotten Books)

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Book Description: “Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is one of the oldest religions in the world. It is a religion and philosophy originating in ancient India. The Jains follow the teachings of the 24 Jinas (conquerors) who are also known as Tirthankars. The 24th Tirthankar, Lord Mahavira lived in ca. 6th century BC. One of the main characteristics of Jain belief is the emphasis on the immediate consequences of one’s behavior.Jains are a small but i (more…)