Spirituality does not need to be a serious or an intense topic to read. These books help simplify and take you down a spiritual journey, in a remarkably light and easy manner.
Buddha in Blue Jeans: An Extremely Short Simple Zen Guide to Sitting Quietly and Being Buddha
Authors: Tai Sheridan,
Tai Sheridan reveals the profound blessings you will experience in life just by dedicating some moments of it to sitting quietly, and being your true self. In other words, by imitating Buddha. As a result, your life will transform in every aspect. You will find a new courage with which you face challenges and live and die in peace.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny
Authors: Robin S. Sharma,
Through the story of Julian Mantle, Robin Sharma teaches you about life and how you can find your purpose and passion in it. He provides a handbook on acquiring peace of mind, courage to do what matters, happiness that is independent and, most importantly, a balance in everything you do.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
Authors: Robert M. Pirsig,
Pirsig’s tale of a father and son’s motorcycle journey across Northwest America is packed with life-changing lessons. From fear, love, growth and acceptance, this book will give you answers to some of life’s biggest questions. It will help you make sense of the world around you and ease your path to success.
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
Authors: Richard Bach,
Bach’s insights will make you realize that you already have wings and now it’s time for you to fly. Your wings will help you rise even above the darkest cloud so you can discover its purpose in your life. This is a book that will make you pay attention to the Messiah that has been hiding inside you all along.
The Prophet
Authors: Kahlil Gibran,
Eloquently phrased and extracted from the depths of his heart, Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is like music to one’s ears. He expresses his understanding of different aspects of living, from falling in love and having children to eating, drinking and even freedom. He opens your eyes to the beauty that awaits you in this world.
The Dalai Lama’s Little Book Of Wisdom
Authors: Dalai Lama XIV,
If you do not enjoy reading long books that take hours to complete, The Dalai Lama’s Little Book of Wisdom was made just for you. In this concise book, he shares life-changing wisdom ranging from topics such as contentment, anger, death, generosity and the secret of lasting happiness.
The Tao of Pooh
Authors: Benjamin Hoff,Ernest H. Shepard
The master Taoist isn’t a philosopher or even Chinese. It is none other than your favorite Winnie-the-pooh. Pooh’s example of being, as opposed to his anxious and overconfident friends, is what Taoism is all about. In this mind-blowing book, Benjamin Hoff shows you how you can develop Taoism by reflecting on the life of this A. A. Milne’s popular character.
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