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1	The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living more books like this by Dalai Lama, Howard C Cutler, M.D. add to wishlist In this best-selling book, psychiatrist Howard C. Cutler interviews the Dalai Lama about the topic of happiness. How can we be happy? Why can't we stay happy? What causes unhappiness? In a series of thought-provoking conversations, Cutler coaxes some answers from his subject. The answers are simple, but the prescription is not easy. Happiness, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Case for God more books like this by Karen Armstrong add to wishlist Focusing especially on Christianity but including other religions, Armstrong examines the diminished impulse toward religion during a time when a significant number of people either want nothing to do with God or question the efficacy of faith. see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam more books like this by K Armstrong add to wishlist This erudite and thought-provoking book is an excellent introduction to three major religious faiths--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--and their differing views of God, as well as the way these views have shaped the world. Karen Armstrong's personal history includes time spent as a nun in her homeland of England; this fact makes her comparative ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.90! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering Into Peace, Joy & Liberation: The Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and Other Basic Buddhist Teachings more books like this by Thich Nhat Hanh add to wishlist Thich Nhat Hanh is well-known for the simplicity and clarity with which he presents Buddhist teachings. Now he brings that spirit to his own introduction to Buddhism, introducing--in a way that is at once utterly lucid and entirely original--the life of Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Doctrine of Emptiness. see all copies from $5.98! new only from $8.01! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith more books like this by Dr. Scott Hahn add to wishlist Bestselling author Hahn, a convert to Catholicism, explains the "how and why" of the Catholic faith--through Scripture, his own struggles and questions, and through the experiences of everyday life as well as natural science. see all copies from $12.61! new only from $12.61! \| SVS
6	True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart more books like this by Thich Nhat Hanh add to wishlist In this little treasure, Thich Nhat Hanh offers us a Buddhist view of love along with techniques for manifesting it in our daily lives. In his characteristically direct, simple, and sweet style, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom. In "True Love", Thich Nhat ... see all copies from $2.19! new only from $3.01! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times more books like this by Pema Chodron add to wishlist Buddhist nun Chodron shows the path to compassion through the three noble principles, meditation, and the cultivation of a "soft spot" where one experiences pain and joy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Monk and the Philosopher: A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life more books like this by Jean-Francois Revel, Matthieu Ricard, John Canti (Translator) add to wishlist Jean-Francois Revel is a member of the Academie Français and a former university professor of philosophy; his son, Mathieu is a Tibetan monk and holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology. In this text, they reunite and discuss questions that cut to the core of two profoundly distinct world views. Their book is remarkable for its temperance and honest ... see all copies from $2.40! new only from $8.25! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth more books like this by Thomas Jefferson add to wishlist Thomas Jefferson believed that the pure-principled teachings of Jesus should have been separated from the dogma and abuse of organized religion of the day. This led him to recast, by cutting and pasting from the gospels, a new narrative of the life and teachings of Jesus. see all copies from $2.74! new only from $2.74! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living more books like this by Pema Chodron add to wishlist The result of a month-long retreat where Chodron used the "lojong teachings" (maxims or sayings) of Tibetan tradition along with the meditation practice known as "tonglen" meditation to bring forth an awareness of compassion. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Buddhism for Beginners more books like this by Thubten Chodron, Thubten add to wishlist "Buddhism for Beginners" answers the fundamental questions and issues that arise in the minds of modern Western individuals who are beginning this tradition of practical spirituality. American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron travels worldwide teaching Buddhism and meditation. see all copies from $5.33! new only from $7.86! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Buddhism Plain and Simple more books like this by Steve Hagen add to wishlist This is a book about awareness - it's about being 'awake' and in touch with what is going on here and now. Practical and down-to-earth, it deals exclusively with the present, not with speculation, theory or belief in some far-off time and place. The teachings of the Buddha are plain and straightforward, and because they remain focused on the ... see all copies from $2.46! new only from $5.84! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion more books like this by Pema Chodron add to wishlist Pema Chodron offers short, stand-alone readings designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. More than just a collection of "thoughts for the day", "Comfortable with Uncertainty" offers a progressive programme of spiritual study. The book leads the reader through essential concepts, themes, and ... see all copies from $2.51! new only from $6.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Mind of the Maker more books like this by Dorothy L Sayers add to wishlist Dorothy L. Sayers' great lay contemporaries in the Church of England were T. S. Eliot, C.S. Lewis and Charles Williams, but none of them wrote a book quite like The Mind of the Maker. In this crisp, elegant exercise in theology, Sayers illuminates the doctrine of the Trinity by relating it to the process of writing fiction, a process about which ... see all copies from $3.46! new only from $7.94! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Becoming Enlightened more books like this by Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (Editor) add to wishlist Drawing from traditional Buddhist meditative practices, His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents step-by-step contemplative exercises designed to expand the reader's capacity for spiritual growth, along with clear milestones to mark the reader's progress. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
16 view cover	Why Do Catholics Do That?: A Guide to the Teachings and Practices of the Catholic Church more books like this by Kevin Orlin Johnson, PH.D. add to wishlist For everyone who wants to learn more about the rituals, symbols, and traditions that can strengthen Catholic faith and practice every day, "Why Do Catholics Do That?" blends religious history, the author's deep appreciation for art and culture, and an enlightened reverence for the traditions of the Church in one definitive resource for inquiring ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.74! \| SVS
17 view cover	Science of Mind more books like this by Ernest Holmes add to wishlist Written by the founder of the Religious Science Movement, "Science of the Mind" explains the fundamentals of Ernest Holmes's teaching. This book is used worldwide and is one of the most respected spiritual books of the century. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Jesus Through the Centuries: His Place in the History of Culture more books like this by Jaroslav Jan Pelikan add to wishlist A discussion about how each age created Jesus in its own image, discovering in his life and teachings the answers to fundamental questions of human life and destiny. It studies the images of Jesus cherished by successive ages, suggesting that the depictions are key to understanding each era. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.01! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Understanding the Scriptures: A Complete Course on Bible Study more books like this by Dr. Scott Hahn add to wishlist see all copies from $44.99! new only from $44.99! \| first editions
20 view cover	Gradual Awakening more books like this by Stephen Levine add to wishlist "A beautiful book, recommended for anyone interested in their own deep growth" - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross This classic book has never been out of print since it was first published in 1979. It has been widely acknowledged as probably the best existing text on Vipassana meditation. A simple and gently-written book, it is about Mindfulness - an ancient ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.77! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church more books like this by Michael Scott Horton add to wishlist Is it possible that we have left Christ out of Christianity? Is the faith and practice of American Christians today more American than Christian? These are the provocative questions Michael Horton addresses in this thoughtful, insightful book. He argues that while we invoke the name of Christ, too often Christ and the Christ-centered gospel are ... see all copies from $12.77! new only from $12.77! \| SVS
22 view cover	No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life more books like this by Thich Nhat Hanh, Pritam Singh (Foreword by) add to wishlist The esteemed Buddhist monk addresses the issue of death and dying, a common source of fear, and provides compassionate instructions for life and living. see all copies from $2.99! new only from $7.02! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions more books like this by Dr. Marcus J Borg, N T Wright add to wishlist In "The Meaning of Jesus" two leading Jesus scholars with widely divergent views go right to the heart of these questions and others, presenting the opposing visions of Jesus that shape our faith today. In alternating chapters, Marcus Borg, the most popular revisionist voice on Jesus and a member of the Jesus Seminar, and N.T. Wright, the most ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.22! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching more books like this by Christopher West add to wishlist West, a diocesan director of marriage and family life, answers questions about human sexuality and marriage he often encounters in the numerous adult audiences he addresses. He provides thoughtful responses that present Catholic Church teaching in a fresh, thoroughly appealing and convincing manner. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.83! \| SVS
25 view cover	This thing called you more books like this by Ernest Holmes add to wishlist The inspiration of Ernest Holmes has reached hundreds of thousands of readers through his classic works, many of which are just now becoming available in paperback. Originally published in the first half of the 20th century, this meditative volume has never previously appeared in paperback. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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