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Yogis of Samsara – In the online book The Seventh World of Chan Buddhism by Min Zhen Shakya are found some incredibly insightful sections on the ways of samsaric (deluded and bound) human beings, including the fifth chapter called “Six Worlds of Samsara.” In it is found an interesting delineation of various types of meditators according to their evolutionary level. Anyone sincerely desiring to establish a yoga center or ashram for the benefit of humanity needs this information for the safeguarding of themselves, the sincere seekers, and–frankly–their valuable time. Read the Yogis of Samsara.

A Yogi's Recommended Reading List–from the Atma Jyoti Blog. It is important for those on the spiritual path to continually broaden their knowledge of spiritual matters. This article is a listing of sixteen books which we highly recommend as essential reading for spiritual aspirants, together with links to where the books may be purchased or found online for free. Read A Yogi’s Recommend Reading List.

George Bernard Shaw wrote The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God in 1932. It was as bold as it was devastating. It is a ruthless unmasking of people’s “gods”–none of which have anything to do with God. When reading it, please keep in mind that the people the black girl encounters are not meant to be satires of the Divine, but satirical exposés of the foolish ideas that are current about God. Read Shaw’s insightful masterpiece here.