Updated 2nd Edition 2019Gold Medal Winner: International Book Award in the Travel Category, 2017Gold Medal Winner: Independent Press Award in the Travel Category, 2017Silver Medal Winner: Reader's Favorite Award in the Travel Genre, 2017 "In his book, Destination Earth, Nicos Hadjicostis shares the ultimate 'budget travel tip': how to make your travels transformational." - Rick Steves, Travel Writer and TV Presenter "An epic journey with a master philosopher." - Daniel Klein, New York Times best-selling author "I know a potential best seller when I see one. This will be soon! As a world traveler, I found Nicos's book to be spot on with his philosophies, introspection, and cultural experiences. It was a delightful book to read." - Tina Dreffin, Award-winning author of 'Bluewater Walkabout: Into Africa' "Destination Earth conveys the fascinating journey of an exceptional world-traveler. Nicos not only writes in an engaging style that allows readers to share his experiences, but his philosophical reflections provide unique insights into the process and value of education through travel." - Ron Leonard, Professor of Philosophy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas "Nicos's letters were among the most incisive I received in 33 years of guidebook writing." - David Stanley, South Pacific travel expert and author of the 'Moon Handbook South Pacific' More a guide to travel than a travel guide, Destination Earth transforms how you view travel and its relation to Life. It also provides a philosophical framework for embarking on more meaningful and purposeful travels, whether it is an around the world journey, or an exploration of a region, or even a city. Destination Earth is the product of the author's unique 6.5-year continuous around the world journey, during which he visited 70 countries on 6 continents and treated the world as if it were a single destination. From Chile and Argentina to Thailand and Japan, Destination Earth explores the delicate and invisible interconnections of nations and countries, people and cultures, and delves deep into all aspects of travel and its transformational power: · Why long-term and world travel is the ultimate university · How to create a wise-line of travel through any region · How to go about capturing the Soul of a country · How to deal with the unpleasant realities of the world while on the road · Balance the relationship between travel planning and spontaneity· How a Travel-Journey is related to our Life's-Journey · Practical advice on how to plan the exploration of regions and countries· 25 inspiring travel stories from the author's journey that augment the main text· 60 color photos from various places around the world Ideas, experiences, stories and photographs are interwoven into a newly created Philosophy of Travel that is practical and easy to read. This is not your typical paperback. It is a large book measuring 7x10 inches, printed on high quality paper with color photos, and a stitch-binding that allows you to open the book flat without the pages falling out while reading on a desk.

Destination Earth: A New Philosophy of Travel by a World-Traveler

Nicos Hadjicostis

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Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy

Republished by Bamboo Leaf Press, this new modern edition includes a foreword by Richard Rosen, the renowned yoga teacher and writer. The printing is of the highest quality and has a stitch-binding that allows you to open the book flat on a desk without the pages falling out while reading. Written 120 years ago, Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy is one of the first, if not the first, book about yogi philosophy written for a Western audience. It presents the fundamental teachings in a simple, charming, and straightforward style. Although the book is an introduction to this perennial philosophy, it covers a wide range of subjects such as: The physical, mental, and spiritual constitution of Man; The different Planes of Reality; The Astral world; Thought dynamics; The human aura; Occult therapeutics; Spiritual evolution. Nine mantras for meditation are also included to help readers along their spiritual path. You are the most precious thing -- a living soul -- and if you were destroyed the whole system of universes would crumble, for you are as necessary as the greatest part of it -- it cannot do without you -- you cannot be lost or destroyed -- you are part of it all, and are eternal.

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Yogi Ramacharaka

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“In ‘Advanced Course’ Yogi Ramacharaka provides the most straightforward explanation of the paths of Karma, Gnani, and Bhakti Yoga that I have encountered. And he provides a beautiful framework for understanding the concept of Dharma. This is the kind of book that one can turn to again and again as a source for both introspection and action in the world. The physical book of this new edition is very well designed and a pleasure to hold.” – David Rogers, Yogi, International Yoga Instructor 
“As with its companion title ‘Fourteen Lessons’, ‘Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy’ is full of wisdom and insights for living an intentional life. Remarkably, these lessons are still relevant in the 21st century, even though they were written 120 years ago.” – Michael Gansrow, Co-Founder Massage on the Go, Wellness Expert, Author 
Bamboo Leaf Press proudly presents a new edition of the classic Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy by Yogi Ramacharaka, with a Foreword by the renowned yoga teacher and writer, Richard Rosen. This unique edition includes Endnotes which offer a historical context about the mindset and language used at the turn of the 20th century and brief biographies of historical figures mentioned throughout the book, many of whom have been forgotten over time. 
Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy is a continuation of the classic, Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy. It should be read after one has read the Fourteen Lessons since many concepts are introduced in the first book. Both books were written 120 years ago yet they remain the best introduction to yogi philosophy for a Western audience. 
The Advanced Course delves deeper into Indian philosophy and explores some of humanity's perennial questions. The lessons of the course are written in a simple, charming, and straightforward style. Some of the subjects explored in the book: The three main paths of yoga: Karma, Gnani, and Bhakti Spiritual consciousness Yogi Ethics (Dharma) The relationship between Matter, Energy, Mind, and Spirit The Absolute and Man The Riddle of the Universe 
This high quality printed book with stitch-binding allows you to open the book flat on a desk without the pages falling out while reading. 
"The Universe is not a dead thing - it is alive, pulsating with life, energy and intelligence. It is a living thing, and YOU are part of it all. You are not The Absolute, but you are an atom comprising one of its rays - its life force is playing through you. You are in touch with the Centre, and the Centre is conscious of YOU and of its relation to you."

Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy

“This well-constructed book offers practical guidance on how to realise the unimaginable: through clear, unambiguous language we are taken through techniques to access the subconscious mind and to use it with confidence to take charge of our own mind. With ‘homely and commonplace’ analogies, Yogi Ramacharaka leads us through twelve clear steps in developing attention, so the individual consciousness is allowed to unfold naturally and beautifully. Yes, we can touch the intangible - and be our best selves. Captivating.” – Wendy Teasdill, BWY Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yogi, Writer 
“Yogi Ramacharaka deftly explains concepts from the Raja Yoga tradition for a western audience, blending them with specific techniques - and the optimistic spirit - of Occultism. The result is a vision of a dawning future where mastery of the mind brings about a new, more enlightened stage in human development, and where the power to live a rewarding life comes from within. This new edition by Bamboo Leaf is very good, with a great design and excellent footnotes.” – David Rogers, Yogi, International Yoga Instructor 
“‘Raja Yoga’ focuses on two key elements of spiritual and personal development: cultivating attention and mental focus. I cannot agree more, especially in our contemporary, super fast digitalized and soundbite inflicted world.” – Michael Gansrow, Co-Founder Massage on the Go, Wellness Expert, Author 
“The Science of Raja Yoga teaches the Control of the Mind. It holds that the internal world must be conquered before the outer world is attacked… It aims to clear away all mental rubbish and encumbrances – to conduct a “mental house cleaning,” as it were, and to secure a clear, clean, healthy mind.” 
A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga addresses the branch of yoga that focuses on mental development and concentration. The series consists of twelve lessons that set readers on a path to a greater understanding of themselves and their latent powers. Written 120 years ago, this book, as well as its two precursors (Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Advanced Course) is part of a series of books that introduced in simple language Eastern philosophy to a Western audience. 
Some of the subjects explored in the book: How to cultivate mental control How to cultivate one’s Attention, Perception, Memory How to train the mind to materialize thoughts into action How to use the subconscious mind to modify one’s behavior and character\nEleven meditation mantras and exercises are also included for the reader’s personal and spiritual growth.\nRepublished by Bamboo Leaf Press, this edition includes a foreword by Richard Rosen, the renowned yoga teacher and writer. This is a high-quality printed book with a stitch-binding that allows you to open the book flat on a desk without the pages falling out while reading.

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