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The Central Philosophy Understanding ct pat Aboriginal Culture -R.V. Murti fe Allen & Unwin, 8 Napier St,, by Cyril Havecker Nth Sydney $19.95 Cosmos, po ene es Cove This book makes an intensive study of the Madhyamika school of Buddhism, founded this century by Nagarjuna , who is acclaimed as one of the greatest thinkers of all time. Buddhism and its philosophy frequently undergoes change and regeneration, reformu- lating the insights of Buddha to fit different cultural contexts. This flexibility often leaves the Westerner confused by the sheer volume of its ideas. The author has made a superb effort of analyzing elements of this vast docu- mentation and melds Buddhist thought in India with its parallels in certain Western A wonderful book compiled by the author through his personal involvement with Aboriginals, especially the Warramunga tribe, of which he is a blood brother. This book looks at and traces the records left by the wise or clever men of the Aborigi- nes which tell of the myths about the creation of the universe and the use of extrasensory perception to gain access to information. The book also translates to a modern perspective Aboriginal peoples’ strong religious philoso- phies, perceived by their unique culture; how philosophers, presenting the relevance of this they live by the laws of Dreamtime; how the ancient doctrine to the present time. = land responds to magic. rituals; and sacred A must for student and anyone else who The Future of Astrology legends and traditions. The book presents all has an interest in Buddhism, this book is i these topics and many more in a readable and unique in its approach and makes things much Edited by A.T.Mann fascinating way. simpler by its glossary of Hinduism. Allen & Unwin, 8 Napier St, Nth Sydney $39.95 r 4 oe 4 C > | A compilation of essays written by some of the best astrologers in the world today. From England, US, Switzerland, Germany, Holland and France, the book covers varied topics - covering new links between astrology and biology, science versus astrology, psychol- ogy and astrology, research and counselling to name a few. Certainly a different and varied approach to the many aspects and uses of astrology. Each essay is accompanied by a birth chart, biography and information on the author. A definite must for your collection, this book ty ghee — End of a Journey examines astrology in a modern light. Journey Into the World of Philip Toynbee M. " etaphysics, Vols 1 & 2 Allen & Unwin, 8 Napier St, Nth Internal Alchemy paysite, ¥ 75,00 Dr Joseph S. Chiappalone eres oo P.O. Box 639, Penrith, NSW, 2750 This is a journal kept in the last five years of Nexus, P,O, Box A556 Sydney South 0. 7 a — A > Toynbee’s life, continuing to the final days $26 << _ 34. 95. : before his death. i Tt is no coincidence that many are searching It reflects his thoughts and feelings, calm im this day and time for true spiritual signifi- and passionate, on God and the world. His Compiled as. amagical source and guidebook, cance in their lives. The reason is that a dra- difficulties encountered on his spiritual path, John Burke has done a good jobofoutlying, matic time of change has arrived on this his life with his children and wife, the obser- explaining and offering to the new-seeker planet. Our inner being knows about this time vations he made of the changing face of our (neophyte) a wholistic approach to the awak- of change and is impressing upon our physical times show Toynbee’s insight into the human ening of awareness. minds the need to awaken and awaken quickly condition. The work involved in breaking downold _lest the chances offered in this period of He was the leading reviewer for The Ob- conditioning or programmes isanlengthyone change are lost.” server and was the son of historian Amold for most of us. Each needs to proceed at their These books attempt to explain the Toynbee and grandson of the classical scholar ownpaceand this book provides thetooltothe extraordinary: - the occult, reincarnation, Gilbert Murray. His experiences through the beginnings of being able to practice and un- ‘karma, rebirthing, astral travel, the Sirius bohemian life of the thirties and forties give derstand our inner selves, our magical selves. mystery and many more experiences occur- him an insight to the changes over the years, Complete with full colour graphics, dia- ring in the field of metaphysics. A useful, incorporating comments about T. V. program- grams and explanations on how to do rituals, insightful and interesting set of books on mes, news, reviews and more. visualizations and other alchemic practices. metaphysical and spiritual subjects. NEXUS New Times Five - Winter 1988 59. it il Li i : Node mit ny a et cen Ley Th +e The | Future of ‘Astrology of Buddhism Aboriginal Culture by Cyril Havecker T.R.V. Murti Allen & Unwin, 8 Napier St,, ‘Nth Sydney $19.95 Cosmos, Box 267. P.O. Lane Cove NSW 2066 $10 This book makes an intensive study of the Madhyamika school of Buddhism, founded this century by Nagarjuna , who is acclaimed as one of the greatest thinkers of all time. Buddhism and its philosophy frequently undergoes change and regeneration, reformu- lating the insights of Buddha to fit different cultural contexts. This flexibility often leaves the Westerner confused by the sheer volume of its ideas. The author has made a superb effort of analyzing elements of this vast docu- mentation and melds Buddhist thought in India with its parallels in certain Western philosophers, presenting the relevance of this ancient doctrine to the present time. A must for student and anyone else who has an interest in Buddhism, this book is unique in its approach and makes things much simpler by its glossary of Hinduism. A wonderful book compiled by the author through his personal involvement with Aboriginals, especially the Warramunga tribe, of which he is a blood brother. This book looks at and traces the records left by the wise or clever men of the Aborigi- nes which tell of the myths about the creation of the universe and the use of extrasensory perception to gain access to information. The book also translates to a modern perspective Aboriginal peoples’ strong religious philoso- phies, perceived by their unique culture; how they live by the laws of Dreamtime; how the land responds to magic. rituals; and sacred legends and traditions. The book presents all these topics and many more in a readable and fascinating way. Edited by A.T.Mann Allen & Unwin, 8 Napier St, Nth Sydney $39.95 A compilation of essays written by some of the best astrologers in the world today. From England, US, Switzerland, Germany, Holland and France, the book covers varied topics - covering new links between astrology and biology, science versus astrology, psychol- ogy and astrology, research and counselling to name a few. Certainly a different and varied approach to the many aspects and uses of astrology. Each essay is accompanied by a birth chart, biography and information on the author. A definite must for your collection, this book examines astrology in a modem light. Journey Into the World of Metaphysics, Vols 1 & 2 Dr Joseph S. Chiappalone Philip Toynbee Allen & Unwin, 8 Napier St, Nth Sydney $75.00 John Burke oyulcy prow JOANN Durke P.O. Box 639, Penrith, NSW, 2750 eames th ae * replete ems, £0, Bios, a seierieey south $4.95 & $9.95, before his death. $26 “Tt is no coincidence that many are searching It reflects his thoughts and feelings, calm im this day and time for true spiritual signifi- and passionate, on God and the world. His Compiled as amagical source and guidebook, cance in their lives. The reason is that a dra- difficulties encountered on his spiritual path, John Burke has done a good jobofoutlying, matic time of change has arrived on this his life with his children and wife, the obser- explaining and offering to the new-seeker _ planet. Our inner being knows about this time vations he made of the changing face of our (neophyte) a wholistic approach to the awak- of change and is impressing upon our physical times show Toynbee’s insight into the human ening of awareness. minds the need to awaken and awaken quickly condininnt The work involved in breaking downold _lest the chances offered in this period of He was the leading reviewer for The Ob- conditioning or programmes is anlengthyone change are lost.” server and was the son of historian Amold for most of us, Each needs to proceed at their These books attempt to explain the Toynbee and grandson of the classical scholar ownpace.and this book provides the tooltothe €Xtraordinary: - the occult, reincarnation, Gilbert Murray. His experiences through the beginnings of being able to practice and un- ‘karma, rebirthing, astral travel, the Sirius bohemian life of the thirties and forties give derstand our inner selves, our magical selves. | ™ystery and many more experiences occur- him an insight to the changes over the years, Complete with full colour graphics, dia- ting in the field of metaphysics. A useful, incorporating comments about T. V. program- grams and explanations on how to do rituals, insightful and interesting set of books on mes, news, reviews and more. visualizations and other alchemic practices. metaphysical and spiritual subjects. NEXUS New es Five - Winter 1988 Nexus, P,O, Box A556 Sydney South $26 SS) Understanding The Central Philosophy End of a Journey Internal Alchemy