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Stories
 The Camino
by Shirley MacLaine
This captivating book chronicles MacLaine's pilgrimage across northern Spain on the scenic 500-mile long Santiago de Compostela Camino. "It is said that the 'Camino' lies directly under the Milky Way and follows ley lines that reflect the energy from those star systems above it...The Santiago Camino has been traversed for thousands of years by saints, sinners, generals, misfits, kings and queens." It is traveled with the intent to find one's true spiritual Self and to find peace within one's self. Guided by unseen friends, MacLaine conquers the Camino's vast emotional and physical obstacles, resulting in an incredibly profound understanding of her spiritual identity, human origins, and time. Inspiring and affirming, you may read this book more than once as you, too, move along your journey of the spirit. Reviewed by Renee Rathman, a friend of NRB.
Price: $13.95  
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 Cave in the Snow
by Vicki Mackenzie
"What is enlightenment but the heart knowing itself", proclaims Kangyur Rinpoche in this marvelous Dharma adventure- biography. Diane Perry steps out of the London life of the 1960's into the Himalayan culture of Tibetan Monastics. With many dramatic turns, she meets her guru, Khamtrul Rinpoche in Northern India. She doesn't stop there but heads 13,200 feet above sea level to meditate in a hermit cave for 12 years. In this well written book we meet yoginis called Tongdenmas, live thru Himalayan blizzards, hear about the Feminine in Buddhism and learn about rigorous Buddhist training.We are introduced to the inner pulse of Buddhist practice. Braving the cold as well as stereotypes about women in Asian culture, Tenzin Palmo maintains her compete focus on spiritual life. This now dedicated nun has made her goal: To awaken as a Buddha in female form. What a refreshing read and a great inspiration to anyone who thinks they can't overcome obstacles! Reviewed by Jacqueline Mandell.
Price: $14.95
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 Circling The Sacred Mountain
by Robert Thurman and Tad Wise
One night Lama Govinda told Robert Thurman about his discovery of an ultimate place of power high in the Himalayas. On the north face of Mt Kailash' one could plant one's deepest wish for the world, and all the Buddhas, gods and daikinis would see to its accomplishment. This book is multidimensional. There is the voice of the tour guide and Buddhist teacher. There are the reflections of the dharma student, pilgrim,Tad Wise. There are the teachings from The Blade Wheel of Mind Reform and there is the great spirit of Kailash. The voices intermingle to give us the true feeling of pilgimage. Circling the Mountain is also an initiation into the world of Chakrasam-vara,the Superbliss Buddha. The advise given is, "To carry the bodhisattva attitude of fierce compassion and insight in circumambulating Kailash...This attitude allows one to see the mountain as the living mandala of the Superbliss Buddha"...who can resist!! Reviewed by Jacqueline Mandell.
Price: $18.00
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 Kitchen Table Wisdom
by Rachel Naomi Remen
This is a beautiful book filled with stories that heal. These stories contain the wisdom that adds to the quality of a life well lived. They invite us to dive deep below the surface of life and remember we are all connected and that we can become one another's healers. In these remarkable parables, we discover that our goal in life might not be a precise destination, but the ability to travel together with humor and meaning, with purpose and quality companionship, with warmth and tenderness. This book shows us that a good story is like a compass for life's journey and reminds us of the power and joy of being fully human. Reviewed by Andrew Macklem-Cross.
Price: $14.00
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 Return of the Light
by Carolyn McVickar Edwards
This wonferful collection celebrates the winter solstice, the mircle of rebirth and the power of the transition from darkness into the light with 12 tales from around the world. This is the day the "sun stands still" and marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year (it occurs either on Decemeber 20 or 21). These tales honoring the solstice as a moment of transition and renewal date back thousands of years and come from many people on every continent. Reviewed by Andrew Macklem-Cross.
Price: $12.95
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 Soul Stories
by Gary Zukav
Zukav, the award-winning author of the best-seller The Seat of the Soul, returns with this marvelous collection of true stories which spans topics from intuition to emotional awareness, and examines how these and all other areas of life are affected by authentic power. Intertwined with Zukav's own personal experiences, the stories of real people show how the understanding of power-authentic power-transforms lives in countless ways. Even the smallest of changes can bring the biggest of effects, and each of the 52 'chapterettes' will provide illuminating lessons and inspirations to help you find your own Soul Stories, and, thus, promote change in your own life.
Price: $14.00
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