Buddhic Essence, The

The dark side. The synthetic self. The not-self. The Gnostics called it the counterfeiting spirit and the Theosophists called it the 'dweller-on-the-threshold'. There exists within all of us a collective consciousness of all our misdeeds, momentums of many lifetimes, which emerges as a pseudo-identity that wields human power and causes us to do those things we so often regret. The encounter with the enemy within has been vividly portrayed in classic works of literature such as Sir Bulwer-Lytton's Zanoni , Mary Shelley's Frankenstein , Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and in modern movie masterpieces such as Star Wars . From time to time, we contact the tip of the iceberg in our tendency to fear, to be jealous or to get angry and we see those who have become one with their dweller committing rape and mass murder. Download free chapter

This handbook of 48 lessons outlines fundamentals of the spiritual path, with rare insights on love, mercy, brotherhood, charity, the soul, vision, mission and faith. The authors unveil new interpretations of the Bible. A perfect companion for those who would experience fully the joys and challenges of the spiritual quest. "When I was embodied as Francis of Assissi, I came to realize through studying the birds and animals that my power of concentration, saturated as it was with the love of God and his love in man, would draw me into an understanding of the God-intelligence acting in Nature." - Kuthumi Lal Singh  

In "The Answer You're Looking For Is Inside of You", Mark Prophet weaves anecdotes from everyday life with universal truths to create a profound yet thoroughly enjoyable guide to spiritual growth. Mark Prophet, one of the great spiritual teachers of our time, had a unique approach to spirituality. He believed that our quest for meaning in life, though challenging, should be fun. And that we can often find the answers we're looking for in the most unlikely places. Spontaneous and engaging, this book leads us to those places - sources deep within and situations all around us that reveal untold opportunities for personal awakening. It offers fresh insights and practical techniques for self-mastery that you can immediately apply to your own life's journey. And in a delightful and down-to-earth way, it puts you in touch with your heart and with the truth that is at the heart of all the world's mystical traditions - that you can experience your own intimate relationship with God.