Books and Resources Books and Resources

How to Own the World
A Code for Taking the Path of the Spiritual Explorer

by Stephen K. Hayes

How to Own the World This collection of meditations offers a powerful and useful program for examining the role of the individual in the complexity of the grand unfolding experience of life shared by all. Author Stephen K. Hayes draws upon experiences with key teachers from his life-long quest for insights in order to compile this clear and direct statement of the ideal of the spiritual explorer. Sections include considerations on ethics, truths about life, meditation, heroic living, and spiritual aspiration. Written in extremely straightforward English, How To Own The World presents the truths of the ancient wisdom of the East in a form readily accessible to the West. CLICK HERE for info

ISBN 0-9632473-2-8     115 pages     Soft cover     $14.95

Action Meditation
The Japanese Diamond and Lotus Tradition

by Stephen K. Hayes

Action Meditation This text is an introduction to some of the ancient classical practices that make up the roots of the contemporary Miami Valley Meditation program. Author Stephen K. Hayes lucidly translates the historical tradition of Japanese Tendai Mikkyo "Esoteric Secrets" in a way that links explanatory text with actual practice methods. Sections include meditations for discovering highest truth, generating inner and outer calm, projecting intentions to become reality, attaining alignment with the grander powers of universal totality. Extremely accessible English translations accompany the original Japanese and Sanskrit phrases, so that Action Meditation serves as an inspiring guide to realizations that have been the goal of spiritual seekers for thousands of years. CLICK HERE for info

ISBN 0-9632473-7-9     105 pages     Soft cover Comb-bound     $15.95

First Steps on the Path of Light

by Stephen K. Hayes

First Steps on the Path of Light This text is an overview of the structure of the Himalayan mind sciences that were brought to Japan as the Tendai tradition over one thousand years ago, and that now form part of the lore behind the Miami Valley Meditation advanced training program. Sections include the 25 realms of perception as a basic metaphysical view of the universe, Tendai "37 Elements of the Path" practice of physical, mental, and feeling meditations, and an interview with author Stephen K. Hayes on following the spiritual path. CLICK HERE for info

     Private publication     63 pages     Soft cover     $10

Enlightened Warrior
Gyo-ja Practitioner Recitation Handbook for Daily Practice

by Stephen K. Hayes

Enlightened Warrior Gyo-Ja Practitioner Recitation HandbookThis collection of 12 recitation meditations forms the base of Blue Lotus Assembly daily exploration in what is referred to as "Level 3" practice. Written in Romanized Japanese with extremely straightforward English translations and Japanese kanji to aid in study towards depth understanding, the 12-part Recitation Handbook is a self-directed study of the basics of Blue Lotus Assembly Kasumi-An Tendai-style Buddhist thought and practice. CLICK HERE for info

Private publication     28 pages     Soft cover      $10

 

O-mamori

OmamoriProtector Talisman in silk case Wear this Kasumi-An protector on your martial arts belt for safety in victory.
$10

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2-Mandala Poster Set

Taizo Kai Mandala Taizokai and Kongokai
Mandala posters set
$59.95

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Kongo Kai Mandala


Standard Japanese Juzu Meditation Timer Beads

Standard Size JuzuStandard Size Tendai Seated Meditation Style
$59.95

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Large Japanese Juzu Meditation Timer Beads

Large JuzuLarge Size Tendai Outdoor Gyo Style
$149.95

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Many of the above items can be purchased from local bookstores,
as well as from SKH Quest

 

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