Beads—round like the Earth—have been a mystical link to the spiritual world in all cultures. For the many who are discovering them as a way to slow down and regain focus, The Prayer Bead Box is an enticing and affordable way to explore this ancient practice. This strikingly designed gift from the packagers of the bestselling Buddha in a Box consists of a full-color keepsake box, a string of 108 fragrant sandalwood beads in a velvet sachet, and a beautiful four-color hardcover book that traces the history and uses of prayer beads in both Eastern and Western traditions—from Buddhism to Catholicism to Judaism. Suggested prayers and meditations help readers create prayer bead rituals of their own. As an everyday aid to serenity or an adjunct to a spiritual journey, The Prayer Bead Box makes an inspiring gift for spiritual seekers of many faiths.

The Prayer Bead Box

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Dunn-Mascetti, Manuela

Mascetti, Manuela Dunn

Hemenway, Priya

Dunn, Manuela

Crafts & Hobbies

Viking Adult

Gautama Buddha was the founder of what we know as Buddhism, a spiritual tradition that is recognized throughout the world as one of compassion, peace, and understanding. Like his final words, Gautama Buddha"s teachings were often simple phrases that carried profound thoughts and implications. When the words of the Buddha were gathered together, a special collection was made"The Dhammapada or The Way of Truth. Be A Light Unto Yourself relates the story of Gautama Buddha and the spiritual revolution he began. It is a collection of teachings that relate strongest to the power and depth of the statement "Be a light unto yourself." This book teaches you to know yourself and to always look within yourself for guidance and to trust your own senses. Among the teachings you"ll find:" "Your life is determined by the nature of mind. . . . A silent mind creates a peaceful life. Happiness will follow this mind like an ever-present shadow."" "Not in the sky, not in the deepness of the sea, not in the rocky clefts of the mountains is there a spot in the world where you can hide from yourself."" "If you can govern your anger like a charioteer his chariot, you are a real driver; otherwise you simply hold the reins."

Be a Light Unto Yourself: Discovering and Accepting Who You Are From the Woods of the Buddha

Self-Help

Dunn, Philip

Personal Transformation

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Perhaps no other human emotion has inspired as much of the world"s beautiful art and poetry as love. Artists, poets, and philosophers strive to define it for us, yet no single definition can capture this powerful emotion that changes in the context of each relationship. Ninety-Nine Names of Love is a gorgeous collection of words and images that draws on the world"s greatest art, poetry, and prose to describe the many aspects of the simple word "love."Love is the protector or preserver of all things: "He who loves the world as his body may be entrusted with the empire.""Lao TzuLove is generosity, giving without expectation: "Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other.""EuripidesLove is compelling. It cannot be disobeyed: "Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object'""ConfuciusRichly detailed color illustrations from both Eastern and Western traditions further illuminate the meaning of love. Ninety-Nine Names of Love is a beautiful treasury of art and poetry worthy of its subject. aa

Ninety-Nine Names of Love: Expressions of the Heart

Parenting & Relationships

illustrated small hardcover book with paper jacket

Little Book of Jesus

Barnes&Noble

The Tao Box brings the universal text of the Tao Te Ching to readers in a unique new format, illustrated with ancient Chinese artwork. Fifty meditation cards, each featuring a verse from the Tao Te Ching, are accompanied by a book describing the history of the Tao, ways to use the cards, and interpretations of each verse. The portable Tao Box is perfect as a gift for beginners or as a tool for those already on the journey to self-discovery.

The Tao Box

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

Chronicle Books+

Hindu gods serve mankind with compassion and devotion, breathing wisdom into every aspect of life. This exquisitely illustrated book presents profiles of 30 deities from the powerful triad of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer, to the colorful supporting cast of gods such as Ganesha and Saraswati. Author Priya Hemenway tells the stories of how these gods came to be, how they re worshipped, and how they remain forever alive in the hearts of those who seek to know themselves.

Hindu Gods: The Spirit of the Divine

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

The age-old tradition of Buddhism continues to influence those of myriad faiths in the East as well as the West. This deck features beautiful, traditional images of thirty-six Tibetan deities, bodhisattvas, and guardian figures. The cards explain the historical qualities and strengths they represent and offer meditation exercises to deepen your understanding and practice of Buddhism.

The Tibetan Buddhism Deck: Buddhas, Deities, and Bodhisattvas

Buddhism

La historia de Jesús se ha narrado millones de veces durante dos milenios y se ha convertido en un símbolo universal de transformación espiritual.

Jesus (ev)

Taschen

The Little Book of Mary (Evergreen Series)

Christian Books & Bibles

The Little Book of Saints (Evergreen Series)

Taschen GmbH.

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