The Yoga Tradition

by Georg Feuerstein

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  ———. Spanda-Karikds: The Divine Creative Pulsation. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1980.

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  ———. Tantra Yoga, Nâda Yoga and Kriyâ Yoga. Rishikesh, India: Yoga Vedânta Forest University, 1955.

  ———. Japa Yoga: A Comprehensive Treatise on Mantra Sastra. Shivânandanagar, India: Divine Life Society, 1986.

  Siva-Purâna. Translated by Board of Scholars. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, repr. 1986.4 vols.

  Skanda-Purâna. Translated by Board of Scholars. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1992. 2 vols. [More volumes are in progress.]

  Skolimowski, Henryk. The Participatory Mind: A New Theory of Knowledge and of the Universe. London and New York: Arkana/Penguin Books, 1994.

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  Tigunait, Rajmani. Sakti Sâdhanâ: Steps to Samâdhi—A Translation of the Tripurâ Rahasya. Honesdale, Penn.: Himalayan International Institute, 1993.

  ———. Saktism: The Power in Tantra. Honesdale, Penn.: Himalayan International Institute, 1998.

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  Tsongkhapa. Tantra in Tibet: The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra. London: George Allen & Unwin, 1980-81. 2 vols.

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  Vasu, Rai Bahadur Sris Chandra, trans. The Gheranda-Samhitä. New Delhi: Oriental Books Reprint Corp., 1975.

  ———. The Siva Samhitâ. New Delhi: Oriental Books Reprint Corp., 1975.

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  ———. The Concise Yoga Vâsistha. Albany, N.Y.: SUNY Press, 1984.

  Vishnudevânanda, Swami. The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga. New York: Bell Publishing, 1960.

  Vivekânanda, Swami. Râja-Yoga, or Conquering the Internal Nature. Calcutta: Avaita shrama, 1962.

  ———. Jnâna-Yoga. New York: Râmakrishna-Vivekânanda Center, 1982.

  ———. Karma-Yoga and Bhakti-Yoga. New York: Râmakrishna-Vivekânanda Center, 1982.

  ———. The Complete Works of Swami Vivekânanda. Mayavati, India: Advaita shrama, 1947-1955. 8 vols.

  Waddell, L. Austine. Egyptian Civilization: Its Sumerian Origin & Real Chronology. London: Luzac, 1930.

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  Wayman, Alex. The Buddhist Tantras. New York: Weiser, 1973.

  ———. Yoga of the Guhyasamajatantra. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1977.

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  ———, ed. What is Enlightenment? Exploring the Goal of the Spiritual Path. Los Angeles: J. P. Tarcher, 1985.

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  Wilber, Ken. The Atman Project: A Transpersonal View of Human Development. Wheaton, 111.: Theosophical Publishing House, 1980.

  ———. Sex. Ecology, Spirituality: The Spirit of Evolution. Boston, Mass./London: Shambhala Publications, 1995.

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  Wilson, Horace Hayman, trans. The Vishnu Purâna. Delhi: Nag Publishers, repr. 1980. 5 vols.

  ———. The Matsyamahapuranam. Jawahamagar, India: Nag Publishers, repr. 1983. 2 vols.

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  ———. Shakti and Shâkta: Essays and Addresses on the Shâkta Tantrashâstra. Madras, India: Ganesh & Co., 8th ed., 1975.

  .. The Garland of Letters. Madras, India: Ganesh & Co., 7th ed., 1979.

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  Yeshe Tsogyal. The Lotus-Born: The Life Story of Padmasambhâva. Translated by Erik Pema Kunsang and edited by Marcia Binder Schmidt. Boston, Mass.: Shambhala, 1993.

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  ———. God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gîtâ—Royal Science of God-Realization. Los Angeles: Self-Realization Fellowship, 1995. 2 vols. [published posthumously]

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  Yogendra, Jaideva, ed. Cyclopaedia Yoga, vol. 1. Santacruz, India: The Yoga Institute, 1988.

  ———, ed. Cyclopaedia Yoga, vol. 3. Santacruz, India: The Yoga Institute, 1993.

  Yogendra, Shri. Yoga Essays. Santacruz, India: The Yoga Institute, 1978.

  ———. Yoga Hygiene Simplified. Santacruz, India: The Yoga Institute, 1990.

  Zaehner, R. C. The Bhagavad-Gîtâ. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1969.

  Zimmer, Heinrich. Philosophies of India. Edited by Joseph Campbell. New York: Meridian Books, 1956.

  ———. Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization. Edited by Joseph Campbell. New York: Harper & Row, 1962.

  ———. Artistic Form and Yoga in the Sacred Images of India. Translated by Gerald Chappie and James B. Lawson. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1984.

  Zvelebil, Kamil V. The Smile ofMurugan: On Tamil Literature of South India. Leiden, Netherlands: E. J. Brill, 1973.

  ———. Tamil Literature. Leiden, Netherlands: E. J. Brill, 1975.

  ———. The Poets of the Powers. Lower Lake, Calif.: Integral Publishing, 1993.

  ———. The Siddha Quest for Immortality. Oxford: Mandrake of Oxford, 1996.

  Select Periodicals

  Ascent: Journal of Swami Râdhâ’s Work. A quarterly magazine published by the Yasodhâra Ashram Society founded by Swami Sivânanda Râdhâ and edited by Swami Gopalânanda. Address: Yasodhâra Ashram, Box 9, Kootenay Bay, British Columbia, Canâda V0B 1X0. Tel.: (250) 227-9224.

  Back to Godhead: The Magazine of the Hare Krishna Movement. A monthly magazine published by the Bhaktivedânta Book Trust. Address: Back to Godhead, 3764 Waneka Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034.

  Bindu. A quarterly magazine published in several languages by the Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School founded by Swami Janakânanda. Address: Scandinavian Yoga and Meditation School, Haa Course Center, 340 13 Hamneda, Sweden. Tel: 468 321218. Fax: 468 314406.

  Hinduism Today. A monthly magazine for Hindus and students of Hinduism published by the Himalayan Academy and edited by Acharya Palaniswami. Address: Hinduism Today, 107 Kaholalele Road, Kapaa, HI 96746-9304. Editorial tel.: (808) 822-7032. Subscription tel.: (808) 823-9620 or (800) 850-1008.

  Inner Directions Journal. A quarterly journal published by the Inner Directions Foundation and edited by Matthew Greenblatt. Address: Inner Directions, P.O. Box 231486, Encinitas, CA 92023. Tel.: (619) 471-5116.

  International Yoga Guide. A monthly magazine published by the Yoga Research Foundation founded by Swami Jyotirmayânanda and edited by Swami Lalitânanda. Address: Yoga Research Foundation, 6111 SW 74th Avenue, South Miami, FL 33143. Tel.: (305) 666-2006.

  Iyengar Yoga Institute Review. A quarterly publication of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Address: 2404 27th Avenue, San Francisco, CA94116. Tel.: (415) 753-0909.

  Jaina Study Circular. A quarterly newsletter published by Jaina Study Circle, Inc. Address: Jaina Study Circle, 99-11 60 Avenue #3D, Flushing, NY 11368-4436.

  Journal of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. An annual publication founded by Larry Payne and Richard C. Miller, published by I. A.Y.T., and edited by Richard Resen. Address: I.A.Y.T (YREC), 2400 A County Center Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Tel.: (707) 566-9000.

  Light of Consciousness: Chit Jyoti—A Journal of Spiritual Awakening. Published three times a year by Truth Consciousness founded by Prabhushri Swami Amar Jyoti and edited by Robert Conrow. Address: Truth Consciousness at Sacred Mountain Ashram, 10668 Gold Hill Road, Boulder, CO 80302-9716. Tel.: (303) 447-1637.

  Moksha Journal. A biannual journal published by Vajra Printing & Publishing of Yoga Anand Ashram founded by Gurani Anjali and edited by Rocco Lo Bosco. Address: Moksha Journal, 49 Forrest Place, Amityville, NY 11701.

  Mountain Path. A monthly magazine published by T. N. Venkataraman for the Sri Râmanasramam and edited by V. Ganesan. Address: Mountain Path, Sri Râmanasramam, P.O. [no box number], Tiruvannâmalai 606 603, India.

  Self-Knowledge. A quarterly magazine for students of Vedântic adhyâtma-yoga, p
ublished by Shanti Sadan, founded by Hari Prasad Shastri. Address: Shanti Sadan, 29 Chepstow Villas, London W11 3DR, England.

  Self-Realization. A quarterly magazine founded by Paramahansa Yogânanda and published by the Self-Realization Fellowship. Address: Self- Realization Fellowship, 3880 San Rafael Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065. Tel.: (213) 225-2471. Fax: (213) 225-5088.

  Shambhala Sun: Creating Enlightened Society. A bimonthly magazine founded by Chôgyam Trungpa Rinpoche, published by Samuel Bercholz. Address: Shambhala Sun, 1345 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302-4886. Tel.: (902) 422-8404. Fax: (902) 423-2750.

  Spectrum: The Journal of the British Wheel of Yoga. A quarterly magazine published by the British Wheel of Yoga and edited by Rosemary Turner. Address: BWY, 1 Hamilton Place, Coston Road, Sleaford, Lincs. NG 34 7ES, England. Tel.: (01529) 306851.

  Tantra: The Magazine. A popular quarterly magazine published by Alan Verdegraal and edited by Susana Andrews. Address: Tantra, P.O. Box 10268, Albuquerque, NM 87184. Tel.: (505) 898-8246.

  Tattvâloka: The Splendour of Truth. A bimonthly magazine published and edited by T. R. Râmachandran for Sri Abhinava Vidyâtheertha Mahaswamigal Education Trust. Address: Tattvâloka, 125-A Mittal Court, Nariman Point, Bombay 400 021, India.

  Yoga: Revue Bimestrielle. A French bimonthly magazine published and edited by André van Lysebeth. Address: Yoga, rue des Goujons 66-72, B-170 Bruxelles, Belgium.

  Yoga & Health. A monthly magazine published by Yoga Today Ltd. and edited by Jane Sill. Address: Yoga & Health, 21 Cabum Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1NR, England.

  Yoga and Total Health. A monthly magazine published by the Yoga Institute and edited by Jayâdeva Yogendra. Address: The Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz East, Bombay 400 055, India. Tel.: 6122185-6110506.

  Yoga Bulletin. A quarterly newsletter published by the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association and edited by Laurie Moon. Address: Kripalu Center, P.O. Box 793, Lenox, MA01240. Tel.: (413) 448-3400.

  Yoga International. A bimonthly magazine published by the Himalayan International Institute and edited by Deborah Willoughby. Address: Yoga International, Rural Route 1, Box 407, Honesdale, PA 18431. Tel.: (717) 253-6241.

  Yoga Journal. A bimonthly magazine published by the California Yoga Teachers Association and edited by Rick Fields. Editorial offices: 2054 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. Subscription address: Yoga Journal, P.O. Box 469018, Escondido, CA 92046-9018. Tel.: (510) 841- 9200.