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Satsang with the Abbot

Questions & Answers about Life, Spiritual Liberty, and the Pursuit of Ultimate Happiness In this new book from an author with over 50 years of study in the field of religions and spiritual practices of both East and West, Abbot George answers questions both profound and mundane from seekers who hope to improve their spiritual … Read more

Soham Yoga: The Yoga of the Self

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A complete guide in the theory and practice of meditation on the mantra “Soham.”  Why Soham Yoga Meditation? Meditation is the process of centering our awareness in the principle of pure consciousness which is our essential being. In this way we will never lose sight of our real identity. Normally we lose awareness of our … Read more

Gospel of Thomas for Awakening

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A Commentary on Jesus’ Sayings as Recorded by His Apostle Thomas “An extraordinary work of theological commentary, The Gospel of Thomas for Awakening is as informed and informative as it is inspired and inspiring. –James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review “From the very beginning there were two Christianities.” So begins this remarkable work. While the rest of … Read more

The Bhagavad Gita for Awakening

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A Practical Commentary for Leading a Successful Spiritual Life Several thousand years ago in north-central India, two people sat in a chariot in the midpoint of a great battlefield. One of them, the yogi Arjuna, knew that it would be not be long before the conflict would begin. So he asked Krishna, the Master of Yoga … Read more

The Bhagavad Gita–The Song of God

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Translated by Abbot George Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri) A new translation of the most important spiritual classic which India has produced. Often called the “Bible” of Hinduism, the Bhagavad Gita is found in households throughout India and has been translated into every major language of the world. Literally billions of copies have been handwritten and … Read more

Dwelling In The Mirror

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A Study of Illusions Produced By Delusive Meditation And How to Be Free from Them “Over and over people have mistaken trivial and pathological conditions for enlightenment, written books, given seminars and gained a devoted following. I have encountered quite a few myself, including people who believed they were the Divine Mother, Jesus Christ, the … Read more