Gifts of the Spirit

Drawing on the wisdom of teachers from the world's great religious traditions, including Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Mother Mary Clare Vincent, Joan Halifax, and Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Man, Gifts of the Spirit deepens our appreciation of such everyday routines as waking up, eating, and working, as well as the abundant rewards of enjoying music, gardening, walking, and being with others. Vivid descriptions of rituals from around the world help us find new spiritual meaning in life's key passages.

Discover everyday spiritual riches through:

Zen arts of cooking and eating

Jewish and Native American coming-of-age rituals

Bedouin rules of hospitality and friendship

Mindful approach to pregnancy and birth

Ancient Christian practices that nurture the dying

Shaker philosophies of daily work and craft

The Buddhist way to a peaceful night's sleep