Dreams of Awakening: Lucid Dreaming and Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep

By Charlie Morley

http://dreamsofawakening.com/

"His clarity, humility and humanity make it easier for people to understand this deep and important subject of lucid dreaming." Lama Yeshe Rinpoche

"I have done joint workshops with Charlie and consider him to be the most authentic practitioner of lucid dreaming teaching in Europe. He has been lucid dreaming since he was a teenager and has developed both a practical and theoretical understanding of this subject, which I consider to be unique." Rob Nairn

I met Charlie in India & didn't get the chance to ask him any questions about lucid dreaming, so glad his book is finally out ! Can't wait to read it !

History of the Karmapas

History of the Karmapas: The Odyssey of the Tibetan Masters with the Black Crown

 By Lama Kunzang, Lama Palmo, Marie Aubele

I really enjoyed this one, it's one of my favourites !

En francais

L' Odyssée des Karmapas

Sufi Rapper: The Spiritual Journey of Abd al Malik

Religion in Review: March 2009 - 3/23/2009 10:40:00 AM - Publishers Weekly

Sufi Rapper: The Spiritual Journey of Abd al Malik
Abd al Malik. Inner Traditions, $16.95 paper (176p) ISBN 978-1-59477-278-8
Successful French rap star al Malik pens this lyrically written and uplifting little memoir. Although his Congolese parents provided an idyllic early childhood for him in Africa, their moving to France subjected him to the merciless environment of the French banlieues (ghettoes). With honesty, al Malik describes his double life: he was a gifted student reading Camus and Sartre, and he made a small fortune picking pockets every weekend, and later dealing drugs. The contrasts of his life eventually led him to Islam and to the nascent African-American rap movement, both helping him to make sense of the debauched lifestyles he saw. As his fame as a rapper increased, he became more and more confused that music was not permissible in Islam. His agonizing dilemma finally led him to a Sufi spiritual leader who helped him realize that his love of music and art were not wrong but part of divine planning. His story is one of a unique individual, a rapper who quotes American novelist Jonathan Franzen, a Muslim man in awe of his wife’s courage as she gives birth to their son. (Apr.)

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A member of the family

Many of us think of our dogs not as pets but as full-fledged members of our families. If you own a dog-or are thinking about getting one-A Member of the Family is the ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household.

What should you do if you need to leave your dog alone at home while everyone is at work? Are you providing him with the exercise he needs? How can you make sure your children and dog get along well? How do events in the human family-such as birth, marriage, or divorce-affect the family dog? All of these questions and many more are answered by bestselling author Cesar Millan in his new book.

See my previous post on Cesar here

Dipa Ma 's Biography

Read the life story and spiritual teachings of Dipa Ma, a major figure in contemporary Buddhism. She was the teacher of such well-respected western Buddhists as Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Alice Walker and Sylvia Boorstein, among others.

An accomplished yogi, she was an inspired teacher and a devoted mother and grandmother. A woman who found great freedom through profound levels of insight and one who exemplified in her every action immense kindness, generosity, and mindfulness.

Through this unique account of a remarkable woman, together with the reminiscences of her students, many more aspiring practitioners will be inspired by her life and legacy.

Foreword: Sharon Salzberg
Introduction: Joseph Goldstein
Afterword: Jack Kornfield

This book, like Dipa Ma, is simple, straightforward and powerful.
Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple




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The Stone from Heaven

If you'd like to know more about jade,here's a book recommended to me by my teacher:

The Stone of Heaven: the Secret History of Imperial Green Jade by Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott Clark.


La Pierre du Ciel par Adrian Levy & Cathy Scott Clark

JOY OF LIVING/LE BONHEUR DE LA MEDITATION

I was very fortunate to attend some courses with the author who is becoming more & more popular due to his incredible wisdom,humour & kindness.

Highly recommended for those interested in science,meditation & how it affects the brain & our well-being.