THE SEAL: "Shang Ti," the oldest Chinese name for God

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The Luminous Gospels
By: Lynn C. Bauman, Ward Bauman & Cynthia Bourgeault
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The Praxis of Prayer

The extraordinary discovery of the Nag Hammadi Library and other early Christian documents over the last century has sparked a revolution of understanding. We can now imagine the possibility of moving from the Christian Gospel as dogmatic tradition about Jesus, to the teachings of Jesus as a wisdom tradition. That is truly "good news." These early texts give us another view, one that is luminous with insight. Open these pages and enter a new world of early perennial wisdon. As you enter their world, you are invited into a way of knowing that is essential for receiving the gift of wisdom.

The Wisdom Jesus
By: Cynthia Bourgeault
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The Comtemplative Society

Cynthia Bourgeault is a hidden treasure. When I first read her, I encountered, for the first time, the Jesus and the Christianity I had always looked for and longed for. This was confirmed to me yet again with the publishing of the her new book, "The Wisdom Jesus."

Centering Prayer and Inner Awakenings
By: Cynthia Bourgeault
Cowley Publications

...a wonderful accessible introduction to Centering Prayer.