"A perfect companion for anyone seeking to fold spiritual wisdom into everyday life."


Frederic Brussat, coauthor of Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life
"This admirable book presents a treasure trove of ancient religious practices just waiting to be resurrected in the rhythms of our everyday lives."


Richard Carlson, Ph.D., author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff
"A no-sweat guide to infusing the everyday stuff of our lives with meaning and value by drawing on the wisdom and practices of the great religious traditions."


Carol Lee Flinders, author of Laurel's Kitchen and Enduring Grace
"Great a friend, climb a hill, slice a radish . . . Gifts of the Spirit would have us understand that there are no ordinary acts: only windows onto grace, light, and glory that we haven't had the sense to open. A wise and lovely sourcebook."


Book Description
Drawing on the wisdom of teacher 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 eatingJewwish and Native American coming-of-age ritualsBedouin rules of hospitality and friendshipMindful approached to pregnancy and birthAncient Christian practices that nurture the dyingShaker philosophies of daily work and craftThe Buddhist way to a peaceful night's sleep

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Gifts of the Spirit offers an everyday spiritual path that each of us can put into practice. While many of us will remain anchored on one tradition - whether it be Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, or other - this book shows that our lives can be enhanced and deepened by encounters with other practices and perspectives, as well as by exploration of the hidden riches of our own tradition.

FROM THE CRITICS

Parabola

Gifts of the Spirit is itself a git of the spirit...[it] is the best kind of teaching, because it is fun from beginning to end.

Parabola

Gifts of the Spirit is itself a git of the spirit...[it] is the best kind of teaching, because it is fun from beginning to end.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Frederic Brussat