Spiritual Resources

Mysticism in World Religions A fine description of the Illuminative Path as it manifests through many traditions. Includes quotes from many of the world's greatest mystics, arranged by topic.

Wisdom's Child For books, tapes, & other resources on many of the flavors of the Illuminative Path ( e.g. Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Seikh, Tao, Islamic, Jewish, Zoroastrian, and particularly Sufi ).

Sufi Bookstore Another source for books, tapes, & other resources on many of the flavors of the Illuminative Path ( e.g. Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Seikh, Tao, Islamic, Jewish, Zoroastrian, and particularly Sufi ).

Cherag's Library Includes links to Web resources for many Spiritual Traditions. "The Church of All performs the Universal Worship Service which incorporates the wisdom of all religious traditions based on the realization that there is one divine reality the knowledge of which is expressed through various times and places. This gives rise to the various Faiths." ( quoted form splash page ).

Sufi Order International A Universal Approach to Spiritual Growth. Includes the program at Aegis, the esoteric school at the Abode of the Message. Aegis sponsors trainings in the contemplative practices of many traditions at a beautiful mountain retreat center.

Sufi Bookstore The online bookstore sponsored by the International Sufi Movement provides a beautiful selection of books, tapes, and videos.

Contemplative Outreach The purpose of this spiritual network is to teach the method of Centering Prayer ( a form of Contemplative prayer ) and its immediate conceptual background and to support those who practice Centering Prayer through workshops, retreats, educational materials and small groups. "Contemplative Prayer is the opening of our whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emotions, whom is within us, closer than breathing, thinking, feeling, even closer than consciousness itself."

Christian Classic Texts "Classic Christian books in electronic format, selected for your edification. There is enough good reading material here to last you a lifetime, if you give each work the time it deserves!" - quoted from splash page.

Contemplative Prayer The Continuum Books collection on Contemplative prayer provides an excellent selection of introductory material on spiritual practice for Christians.

The Vatican A useful site for those of us who are called to serve within the context of the Catholic religion.