Published in 1975, this spiritual text is a course meant to assist readers in achieving spiritual transformation. The book contains a curriculum aimed at training the reader's mind in a systematic way to a different perception of everyone and everything in the world.

This ancient Sanskrit scripture is considered one of the principal texts of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy that explores the concept of non-dualism. The text is a conversation between the sage Astavakra and King Janaka on the nature of the Self, reality, and enlightenment.

Published in 1971, this seminal book is a spiritual manual, a guide for conscious living in the present. Ram Dass shares his journey, offering insights into different spiritual traditions, including yoga and Hindu philosophy, making Eastern spirituality accessible to the Western audience.

The Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse portion of the Indian epic Mahabharata, is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. This 2011 translation by Georg Feuerstein brings clarity to this ancient text, which is an essential part of several Indian philosophical traditions.

Esteemed as second only in influence to the "Tao Te Ching," this text presents the teachings of Chuang Tzu, a foundational figure in Taoism. The book opposes Confucian values like order, control, and hierarchy, advocating for a state where primal, innate nature reigns.

The text, often called "Dattatreya's Song Of The Avadhut," is attributed to the Hindu sage Dattatreya. It is a foundational text in the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, exploring the idea of nonduality and asserting that the self is identical to the ultimate cosmic reality.

Published in 1997, this influential book explores the concept of living fully in the present moment as the path to spiritual enlightenment. It draws on various spiritual traditions, with a particular focus on mindfulness and Eastern philosophies.

This comprehensive collection presents the seminal works of Zhuangzi, a foundational figure in Daoist philosophy. Translated by renowned scholar Burton Watson, this edition offers insightful interpretations of Zhuangzi's profound and playful discourse on existence, perspective, and harmony with nature. It stands as a pivotal resource for understanding Daoist thought and the concept of nondualism, merging philosophical depth with literary elegance.

The Upanishads are ancient Indian spiritual texts, and form the core of Indian philosophy. This 1987 translation by Eknath Easwaran brings these texts to the modern reader, providing a profound exploration of the self, consciousness, and ultimate reality.

This ancient Chinese text, attributed to the sage Lao Tzu, is a cornerstone of Taoism. It provides guidance on harmony, balance, and the natural way (Tao) of the universe.