Robert Svoboda(b. 1953)

Aghora, described in this volume as super-tantra , is a Path of Devotion to the Great Mother Goddess Kundalini, here manifesting with the Name and Image of the Goddess Tara. This way is one of extraordinary extremes and intensities, even for tantra, and its aim is nothing less than to destroy the human limitations of the practioner, so that he or she becomes a super-human in fact, a kind of deity.

Vol. copublished by Sadhana Publications, Floresville, Tx.

Previously published by David & Charles Publishers of the UK in 1999.

Ayurveda, The Universal Healing Art. More Than A Medical System. Developed From The Vedas, India&Rsquo;S Ancient Books Of Wisdom, Ayurveda Combines Physical, Psychological And Spiritual Therapies In An Approach To Health That Is As Relevant To The Modern World As It Was To The Ancient World When It

Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda explores the enduring features of humanity`s longest and continually practised systems of medicine. These two indigenous healing arts arising independently in China and India communed and exchanged experience, techniques, and therapeutic substances over the epochs of th

The sages of ancient India developed the astrological practice of Jyotisha as a karmameasuring apparatus to indicate where your karmas will permit ideals to be shared between you and those with whom you relate. Jyotisha can help restructure relationship dynamics by providing perspectives on when and how your relationships and their difficulties are likely to arise and dissipate. Light on Relationships is currently the only book that makes relationship analysis accessible to the modern student of Indian astrology. If you want to learn how to use this system for chart comparison, this book gives you the complete details. The authors cover the techniques of synastry and explore all the facets of what makes a relationship workor notincluding personal karma and goals, family influences, the Ayurvedic constitution or dosha of each individual, and how these elements are revealed. In an entertaining and informative way, the authors explain how the individual chart will reveal your inborn ability to relate. They explain the traditional ten Porutthams, which evaluate a couple's sukha (external and internal happiness), and explore superstitious concepts, such as Vishna Kanya (literally, "poison maiden"), or Kuja Dosha ("The Blemish of Mars"). Included are details on determining the most auspicious times for a wedding.This approach to synastry has been developed over years of experimentation. The authors blend the principles of synastry with other techniques culled from Jyotisha's classical canon. Some of the less conventional techniques presented come from ancient oral traditions never before incorporated into the classical works. Other methods come from the authors' mentors; and some have been developed from processes validated over many years of their experience. The authors build on some of the best principles of the astrological traditions of both West and East, hoping to bring the two camps closer together.

Dr. Svoboda's original work on the constitutional types in Ayurveda has been considered a classic for many years. His new revision and expansion of the subject comes after much further research and practical experience. Dr. Vasant Lad points out: "The healing science of Ayurveda is based totally upon the knowledge of "prakriti," the individual constitution. If every individual knows his own constitution, then one can understand, for instance, what is a good diet and style of life for oneself. One man's food is another man's poison. Therefore, to make one's life healthy, happy and balanced, the knowledge of constitution is absolutely necessary."

Whether you are already on the spiritual path or just beginning, this book will surely broaden your horizons. In this engaging exploration of Zen and its mystical teachings, you will uncover a rich tapestry of spiritual insights that guide you on a transformative journey toward fulfillment, renewal and discovering your authentic self. Through this book, you can learn to reconnect with the essence of your being and find true belonging in life—a journey that begins with the mystic impulse, the deep yearning for spiritual fulfillment that calls to us all. Arnie Lade draws from his own experience and practice, and the wisdom of his teacher, Willigis Jäger, to guide you toward transformation. Willigis, a distinguished Benedictine monk, priest and Zen Master, was revered for his profound contributions to Zen and Christian contemplation. He was unique in being recognized and confirmed in both the Japanese Zen and Chinese Chan traditions, making him one of Europe’s most influential spiritual teachers.

"The telling of mythic stories has always been a powerful form of therapy, bringing healing to people facing adversity. The Greatness of Saturn is such a therapeutic myth, told and retold through many centuries. Taken from the East Indian Vedic tradition, it honors the planet Saturn, who personifies time, limitations, loss, and all forms of adversity." "No person goes through life without sometime being touched by Saturn. This book presents a classic Saturn story and a clear view of the cosmology from which the story came. As we hear the story and come to understand its context, we experience a deeper understanding of what it means to be human."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

An excellent introduction and overview of the profound, ancient Indian healing system known as Ayurveda.

Robert E. Svoboda's Vāstu: Breathing Life into Space addresses the classical Indian art (or science) of architectural form, Vāstu, in a wholly unique way. Instead of presenting lists of rules and architectural principles to which builders and interior designers must scrupulously adhere at all times, the work sensitizes the reader to the dynamics of space, alignment, and form in ever-expanding orbits of individual life. The book allows readers and home builders to understand the complex dynamics of individual, terrestrial, and celestial energetic systems leading to the greater synergy between space, nature and the individual.