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A Listmania! list by Mr. S. Wollaston "Santoshan" (UK)
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Creativity: Where the Divine and the Human Meet
1.  Creativity: Where the Divine and the Human Meet by Matthew Fox
The list author says:
  "A brilliant book which synthesises Mat Fox's thoughts on Creation Spirituality."
Used & New from: £1.27

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Greater Psychology: An Introduction to the Psychological Thoughts of Sri Aurobindo
2.  Greater Psychology: An Introduction to the Psychological Thoughts of Sri Aurobindo by A.S. Dalal
The list author says:
  "Worth having for Dalal's essays alone which explains much of Aurobindo's important thinking."
Used & New from: £7.04

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Integral Psychology (SUNY Series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology)
3.  Integral Psychology (SUNY Series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology) by Brant Cortright
The list author says:
  "Cortright beautifully shows the importance of both Yoga's and Aurobindo's teachings on psychology and how they go beyond contemporary schools of thought."
£20.07   Used & New from: £17.23
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Gnostic Gospels
4.  Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels
The list author says:
  "A primer on the beginnings of the early Jesus movements that shows this tradition to be more creative and wondrous than previously thought."
£7.19   Used & New from: £2.94
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path
5.  After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path by Jack Kornfield
The list author says:
  "Jack looks deeply and wisely into what spirituality needs to embrace and highlights its many pitfalls."
£11.85   Used & New from: £3.00
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga: Theory and Practice
6.  The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga: Theory and Practice by Georg Feuerstein
The list author says:
  "Any title on Yoga by Feuerstein is highly recommended reading."
£18.24   Used & New from: £7.15
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Befriending the Earth: Theology of Reconciliation Between Humans and the Earth
7.  Befriending the Earth: Theology of Reconciliation Between Humans and the Earth by Thomas Berry
The list author says:
  "I found this book with one of the leading lights of eco-spiritual, Berry Berry, to his most grittiest and straight talking."
Used & New from: £6.44

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The One Light: Bede Griffiths' Principal Writings
8.  The One Light: Bede Griffiths' Principal Writings by Bede Griffiths
The list author says:
  "A brilliant complilation of Griffith's writings."
Used & New from: £51.92

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Yogas and Other Works: Including the Chicago Addresses, Jnana-yoga, Bhakti-yoga, Karma-yoga, Raja-yoga, Inspired Talks and Lectures, Poems and Letters
9.  Yogas and Other Works: Including the Chicago Addresses, Jnana-yoga, Bhakti-yoga, Karma-yoga, Raja-yoga, Inspired Talks and Lectures, Poems and Letters by Swami Vivekananda
The list author says:
  "A fabulous compilation of Vivekananda's key works on Yoga."
Used & New from: £20.15

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In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)
10.  In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha) by Bhikkhu Bodhi
The list author says:
  "Bhikkhu Bodhi's brilliant compilation of the Buddha's prinicple teachings from the Pali Canon."
£8.99   Used & New from: £6.29
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Towards a Psychology of Awakening: Buddhism, Psychotherapy and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation
11.  Towards a Psychology of Awakening: Buddhism, Psychotherapy and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation by John Welwood
The list author says:
  "Welwood write both accessibily and sensibly about spiritual unfoldment."
£16.76   Used & New from: £6.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Food for the Heart: The Collected Sayings of Ajahn Chah
12.  Food for the Heart: The Collected Sayings of Ajahn Chah by Ajahn Chah
The list author says:
  "The best collection of writing by one of the greats of Buddhist meditation, Ajahn Chah."
£9.11   Used & New from: £5.75
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle
13.  The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle by Karen L. King
The list author says:
  "Karen King's book on Mary Magdala is considered as one of the most down to earth, accurate and important."
£17.05   Used & New from: £6.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Yoga and Kriya: A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques
14.  Yoga and Kriya: A Systematic Course in the Ancient Tantric Techniques by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
The list author says:
  "As Swami Dharmananda Saraswati once said to me, 'if you have this book, you don't need anything else on Yoga!'"
£71.24   Used & New from: £38.02
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching
15.  The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh
The list author says:
  "Thich Nhat Hanh overview of the Buddha's wisdom is one of the most accessibile."
Used & New from: £7.75
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Pierre Teilhard De Chardin (Modern Spiritual Masters)
16.  Pierre Teilhard De Chardin (Modern Spiritual Masters) by Pierre Teilhard
The list author says:
  "Ursula King brings together de Chardin's key ideas for the everyday reader."
£10.79   Used & New from: £5.98

The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind - a New Perspective on Christ and His Message
17.  The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind - a New Perspective on Christ and His Message by Cynthia Bourgeault
The list author says:
  "Puts Jesus's teachings into a new perspective, using insights from various early texts."
£11.00   Used & New from: £5.11
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Beyond the Darkness: A Biography of Bede Griffiths
18.  Beyond the Darkness: A Biography of Bede Griffiths by Shirley Du Boulay
The list author says:
  "A biography that you just can't put down. Brilliant!"
Used & New from: £1.28

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Teilhard de Chardin and Eastern Religions: Spirituality and Mysticism in an Evolutionary World
19.  Teilhard de Chardin and Eastern Religions: Spirituality and Mysticism in an Evolutionary World by Ursula King
The list author says:
  "A highly readable book on de Chardin's thoughts and writings on eastern spirituality."
£22.79   Used & New from: £11.65

Spirit of Fire: Life and Vision of Teilhard De Chardin
20.  Spirit of Fire: Life and Vision of Teilhard De Chardin by Ursula King
The list author says:
  "Reads almost like a film scipt as de Chardin lived such a fascinating life."
Used & New from: £17.48
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Man's Eternal Quest: The Collected Talks and Essays: 1 (Collected Talks & Essays)
21.  Man's Eternal Quest: The Collected Talks and Essays: 1 (Collected Talks & Essays) by Paramahansa Yogananda
The list author says:
  "A great introduction to basis Eastern spirituality by a much loved Yoga master."
£13.59   Used & New from: £1.61
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Original Blessing
22.  Original Blessing by Matthew Fox
The list author says:
  "Considered as a book that changed the world for many people and certainly highly recommended."
Used & New from: £5.33
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Dream of the Earth
23.  The Dream of the Earth by Thomas Berry
The list author says:
  "A great intoduction to Thomas berry's thoughts on eco-spirituality."
Used & New from: £1.29
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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GreenSpirit: Path to a New Consciousness
24.  GreenSpirit: Path to a New Consciousness by Marian Van Eyk McCain
The list author says:
  "A superb combination of writings on Gaia/Earth-centerd spirituality for our cuurent age and ecological crisis."
£8.39   Used & New from: £5.23
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Sacred Texts: The Principal Upanishads
25.  Sacred Texts: The Principal Upanishads by Trans. A Jacobs
The list author says:
  "Alan Jacob's poetic translation of the Upanishads is sublime."
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.95
2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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