'n Stil gemoed verskyn oorspronklik in 1993 in Engels onder die titel Tranquil Mind. Die eerste Afrikaanse uitgawe verskyn in 1997, en die tyd is dus ryp vir 'n heruitgawe.
'n Stil gemoed is 'n eenvoudige inleiding tot die Boeddhisme en meditasie. Die Boeddhisme is wesenlik 'n aantal metodes om met die verstand en gemoed om te gaan. As ons hierdie metodes verstaan en op ons lewens toepas, sal hulle ons inherente vermoë om innerlike vrede, erbarming en wysheid te ervaar laat ontplooi deur die potensiaal van ons gees te ontwikkel.
Mediteerders in die Weste ervaar unieke probleme as gevolg van hul kulturele, sosiale en sielkundige agtergrond. Aan die hand van sy uitgebreide akademiese en praktiese ervaring stel die skrywer van hierdie inleiding die onderwerp bekend op 'n manier wat met dié invloede rekening hou.

Meditasie deursny al die illusie, al die projeksie, al die verwarring wat by ons bestaan oor ander mense en bowenal oor onsself. (Rob Nairn)

Die Psalms is ongetwyfeld een van die mees geliefde boeke in die Bybel. Dit daag uit, aanbid en bevestig God se bemoeienis met die mens. Elias P Nel deel in 'n outentieke stem tekste uit die Psalms en ander Bybelboeke in die taal van sy kinderjare, Boesmanlandse Afrikaans. Hy bevestig God se herderskap in ons lewe. Hierdie herskryfde tekste is hartgebeure wat op papier gesit word. Tekste wat oorgeskryf is sluit die Psalms, Spreuke, Lukas, Johannes, Handelinge, Romeine en Openbaring in.

Fingerprints of the Gods is a revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of readers throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history book directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain. This groundbreaking evidence includes: * Accurate ancient maps that show the world as it last looked during the Ice Age, thousands of years before any civilisation capable of making such maps is supposed to have existed. * Evidence of the devastating scientific and astronomical information encoded into prehistoric myths. * The incredible feat of the construction of the great pyramids of Egypt and of megalithic temples on the Giza plateau. * The mysterious astronomical alignments of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx. * The antediluvian geology of the Sphinx. * The megalithic temples of the Andes. * The myths of Viracocha and Quetzalcoatl. * The pyramids of the Sun and the Moon in Mexico. * The doomsday calendar and eerie memories of the ancient Maya. * The warning from the Hopi of Arizona.

''n Radikale Geloofsbevryding' Hierdie manuskrip was nie bedoel om gepubliseer te word nie. Dit was aanvanklik 'n bestekopname van die skrywer se betrokkenheid by en blootstelling aan die NG Kerk-familie waarin hy gebore is, grootgeword en uiteindelik as predikant gedien het. Ben du Toit se eerste boek, God? Geloof in 'n postmoderne tyd, is in 2001 met die gesogte Andrew Murray-prys vir Christelike publikasies bekroon. Dit het 'n woordeskat gebied vir talle ander mense se reis. Amper twee dekades later neem hy die vraag oor God en die relevansie van godsdiens en geloof verder. Vir baie mense sal hierdie boek nie 'n gemaklike leeservaring wees nie. Daar sal egter lesers wees wat 'n eie bevrydende ervaring in hul verhouding met die kerk, geloof en met God sal beleef deur die boek te lees. En wat 'n woordeskat sal vind. Net soos Du Toit se eerste boek baie mense minder alleen met hulle teologiese ongemak en kritiese vrae laat voel het, kan hierdie boek 'n wonderlike verrassende volgende fase van hul lewens inlei, soos dit tans met die skrywer die geval is. Die afronding van die teks het plaasgevind aan die begin van die wêreldwye Covid-19-pandemie. Hierdie boek toon hoe die vraag na die betrokkenheid van God gevra word, net soos telkens in die verlede tydens ander krisisse. Net soos wat die Covid-19-pandemie 'n nuwe era inlui, kan hierdie publikasie 'n nuwe denkraamwerk ten opsigte van geloof inlui. Hier word baie name genoem en na vele stemme geluister. Uiteindelik gaan dit nie oor hulle as individue nie, maar wel, kollektief, oor Die Kerk - 'n bepaalde verteenwoordiging van die verskynsel wat Godsdiens genoem word. Maar inderwaarheid gaan dit nie eers oor hulle nie, maar oor God - terwyl die enigste manier waarop ons iets van God kan weet, deur die woorde en lewens van mense is.

In this international bestseller Pope Francis explores the idea of happiness and shows how we can bring more meaning and purpose to our lives. For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Happiness in This Life delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, key lessons instructing readers on how to find love and happiness in a chaotic world. Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women's rights, the challenges that face today's young people, and why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbour. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life and provides comforting messages of hope. The core ideas of his Holiness' papacy, mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacy, shine through. Full of inspiration and guidance for personal growth, this life-affirming book will help readers find the path towards spiritual well-being and living a happy life.

A rare, intimate account of a world-renowned Buddhist monk's near-death experience and the life-changing wisdom he gained from it. In In Love With the World, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the world's most respected leaders of Tibetan meditation, shares his personal story of how he explored the deepest, most hidden aspects of his being, and the near-death experience that came to define his meditation practice and teaching forever. Moving, beautiful and suffused with local colour, Rinpoche shares the invaluable lessons learned during his four-year wandering retreat and the meditation practices that sustained him, showing how we can all transform our fear of dying into joyful living.

Hoe kry kultusleiers 'n houvas op rasionele mense? En hoe behou hulle dit, dikwels met hartverskeurende gevolge?
Hoe weet 'n mens die groep of kerk waaraan jy behoort, is nie dalk 'n kultus nie? Kan ek 'per ongeluk' in 'n kultus beland?
Wat kan ek doen as 'n geliefde in een vasgevang is?

Jana Marx, bekende joernalis van Devilsdorp-faam beantwoord die vrae en meer in hierdie fassinerende blik op die binnewêreld van kultusse.
Sy het uitgebreide navorsing gedoen oor kultusse van antieke tye tot vandag, en in diepte met kundiges en gewese kultuslede gesels.

Onder die kultusse waarna sy kyk is Cecilia Steyn se Electus per Deus, die Israelvisie, die Suidlanders, KwaSizabantu, die Christ in Me Collective en die Jesus Dominion International-kerk in Suid-Afrika, sowel as van die mees opspraakwekkende internasionale kultusse.

Kultusse word in verskillende onderafdelings ingedeel: moord- en gedagtebeheerkultusse, korporatiewe kultusse, sekskultusse en politieke kultusse. Jana bekyk bekende plaaslike en internasionale kultusse binne elkeen van hierdie afdelings. Sy verwys ook na die BITE-model van Dr Steve Hassen sodat gewone mense kan uitwerk of geliefdes in 'n kultus vasgekeer is. Daar is 'n hoofstuk met riglyne oor wat om te doen as jou geliefde in 'n kultus is.
Jy kan alles oor kultusse wat jy nog altyd wou geweet het in hierdie boek vind.

'n Versameling artikels wat 'n insiggewende blik op liefde en seksualiteit bied. Die aanbieding van 'n wye spektrum perspektiewe
verseker dat die leser ingelig word, sonder om te voel dat die teks hom of haar tot een spesifieke sienswyse wil oorhaal.

In menige opsig (insluitend religie) leef ons in 'n tyd van krisis: van die skynbare ineenstorting van religieuse, mitologiese werklikheidsmodelle, intellektuele konstruksies en sosiale institusionaliserings wat individue en kulture deur millennia gedra het. Hierdie krisis raak nie net een religie (bv. die Christendom) nie, maar almal, as uitinge van die een, na sin smagtende mensheid, op 'n aarde, self in 'n diep ekologiese krisis, grootliks die gevolg van menslike denk- en gedragswyses.

Die situasie waarin ons ons bevind, kan ook gesien word as 'n tyd van moontlike nuwe begin, oorbegin. Hierdie boek proklameer nie, voer geen propaganda-oorlog nie, maar tree in kort meditasiestukkies in gesprek met sy lesers, saam in gesprek met uitnemende mistieke denkers van die menslike verlede as een geheel, hier veral met Theravada Boeddhisme. Ons is pelgrims, as een lotsgemeenskap op weg na, en hopelik verlig terug van, 'n laaste, stil horison, met die moontlikheid van 'n lewe tot voordeel van alle lewe.

The God Delusion caused a sensation when it was published in 2006. Within weeks it became the most hotly debated topic, with Dawkins himself branded as either saint or sinner for presenting his hard-hitting, impassioned rebuttal of religion of all types. His argument could hardly be more topical. While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In America, and elsewhere, a vigorous dispute between 'intelligent design' and Darwinism is seriously undermining and restricting the teaching of science. In many countries religious dogma from medieval times still serves to abuse basic human rights such as women's and gay rights. And all from a belief in a God whose existence lacks evidence of any kind. Dawkins attacks God in all his forms. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children. The God Delusion is a brilliantly argued, fascinating polemic that will be required reading for anyone interested in this most emotional and important subject.

In previous books respected New York pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller has looked at such diverse and topical subjects as the existence of God, our need to do justice, the meaning of Jesus' life, and the human temptation to make idols - all through the twin lenses of a biblical framework and an engagement with contemporary culture. In this new book, co-authored with his wife, Kathy, he turns his attention to that most complex of matters: our need for love, and its expression in marriage. Beginning with the biblical narrative, and its pictures of marriage that span the original ideal to the broken to the redemptive, he looks at themes of friendship and commitment; the completion of men and women in each other; singleness, sex and divorce; and ministry and discipleship within the context of marriage. This is a profound and engaging work that will challenge and inspire people in all stages of life - single, newlywed and married.

The #1 bestselling inspirational classic from the internationally known spiritual leader; a source of solace and hope for over 4 million readers. Since its original publication in 1981, When Bad Things Happen to Good People has brought solace and hope to millions. In the preface to this edition, Rabbi Kushner relates the heartwarming responses he has received over the years from people who have found inspiration and comfort within these pages. When Harold Kushner's three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live until his early teens, he was faced with one of life's most difficult questions: Why, God? Years later, Rabbi Kushner wrote this straightforward, elegant contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. In these pages, Kushner shares his wisdom as a rabbi, a parent, a reader, and a human being. Often imitated but never superseded, When Bad Things Happen to Good People is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow.

The first definitive guide to using the wisdom of the enneagram for spiritual and psychological growth
The ancient symbol of the Enneagram has become one of today's most popular systems for self-understanding, based on nine distinct personality types. Now, two of the world's foremost Enneagram authorities introduce a powerful new way to use the Enneagram as a tool for personal transformation and development. Whatever your spiritual background, the Enneagram shows how you can overcome your inner barriers, realize your unique gifts and strengths, and discover your deepest direction in life.
The Wisdom of the Enneagram includes:
Two highly accurate questionnaires for determining your type
Vivid individual profiles focused on maximizing each type's potential and minimizing predictable pitfalls
Spiritual Jump Starts, Wake-Up Calls, and Red Flags for each type
Dozens of individualized exercises and practical strategies for letting go of troublesome habits, improving relationships, and increasing inner freedom
Revealing insights into the deepest motivations, fears, and desires of each type
Highly accessible, yet filled with sophisticated concepts and techniques found nowhere else, The Wisdom of the Enneagram is a strikingly new fusion of psychology and spirituality. It offers an exciting vision of human possibility and a clear map of the nine paths to our highest self-expression.