This message was written by John and Darlene Berges addressed to all those interested in his spiritual evolution and have known somehow the WingMakers material. Is a timeless message we present here. We have also attempted to add each of the suggested books -that you may download- to the extent possible and where it has not been possible we have tried to provide some information about the book in question, hoping to simplify your search. Over time we hope to fill the missing gaps. Thank you for your interest.
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Dear Friends,
In the Lyricus Discourse, “The Nature of Knowledge” the teacher exhorts the student to study all he or she can in regard to the “human body, emotions, and mind” (p. 16-7). For those who may not yet be familiar with the terminology of WingMakers and Lyricus these three components, collectively, are called the soul carrier or the human instrument.
Admittedly, we have overstepped the teacher’s advice because the vast majority of the books on our list also refer to and explore the nature of that mysterious and paradoxical psychological presence called the soul.
The writings of the Lyricus Teaching Order, however, are directing our attention to an important point in this regard, which is the effort we must make to differentiate the soul from the soul carrier, or human instrument. We are confident that the books on our list will help you to do this because we know that they have helped us.
We are also very much aware that there are many other books (hundreds perhaps) which are also instructive, but this list represents the books which have helped to understand ourselves the most. In fact, some of them have been the subject of our repeated reading and deep study.
There are also many books we have studied which we have deliberately excluded from our list. These, too, have proved helpful to us, but to include them would make our list too long. That is why we say that these books have been the most helpful.
Finally, we have not included books on science, philosophy, religion, metaphysics, cosmology, ancient mysteries, UFOs, etc. For the most part, these books do not focus on the human instrument and the soul and that is why they are not included here. Perhaps in the future we will compile such a list. If anyone would like further information about any of the books on this list please feel free to contact Darlene or myself at i n fo@planetworkpress.com.
Thank you,
Darlene and John Berges
March 31, 2004
It appears as follows: Book Title, Author and Darlene and John Berges Comments:
Background colors indicate: Online Book Excerpt, Info, Book in PDF, Book Excerpt in PDF, online book, video.
- A Joseph Campbell Companion, Reflections on the Art of Living, Diane K. Osborn, (Reflections on the Art of Living)
- A Path with Heart, Jack Kornfield ("A guide through the perils and promises of spiritual life.")
- Learning How to Learn-Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Life Idries Shah (1st to be read in the Shah books "Gain new insights" in how to look at life in a different way)
- A Perfumed Scorpion, Idries Shah (2nd to be read in the Shah books psychology of human behavior and the learning process)
- The Commanding Self Idries Shah (3rd to be read in the Shah books. Psychological ways to "Know thyself")
- Knowing How to Know Idries Shah (4th to be read in the Shah books. Recognizing barriers that prevent learning)
- A Spiritual Psychology, JG Bennett (A practical way to view and to learn to "work on yourself.")
- Awareness, Anthony de Mello (The perils and opportunities of reality.) Down to earth, no nonsense spirituality.
- Basic Self-Knowledge, Harry Benjamin (Based on the Gurdjieff System of Development)
- Boomeritis, Ken Wilber ("A novel that will set you free.")
- Comfortable with Uncertainty, Pema Chodron (Mahayana Buddhism)
- Conversations with God book 1, *an uncommon dialogue* Neale Donald Walsch (Presents "personal topics, focusing on an individual's live challenges and opportunities.)
- Conversations with God book 2 *an uncommon dialogue* Neale Donald Walsch (Presents "global topics geopolitical and metaphysical life on the planet.")
- Conversations with God book 3 *an uncommon dialogue* Neale Donald Walsch (Presents "universal truths of the highest order")
- Creative Thinking Lucille Cedercrans (Thoughtform techniques. High quality material, purportedly from members of the Brotherhood.) (Info)
- Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, Chogyam Trungpa (Spiritual Materialism).
- Deeper Man JG Bennett (A way in which to transcend our conditioning). (Info)
- Discourses, Meher Baba (Gaining true love which transforms).
- Esoteric Healing, Alice A. Bailey (Causes of disease, physical/etheric bodies, chakras, emotions).
- Esoteric Psychology Vol 1 & 2 Alice A. Bailey (The psychology of the soul and the human instrument).
- The Magus of Strovolos Kyriacos C. Markides (First book. The extraordinary world of a spiritual healer and teacher). (Info)(Info. of the four books)
- Homage to the Sun Kyriacos C. Markides (Second book. The wisdom of the Magus of Strovolos). (Info)
- Fire in the Heart - Healers, Sages and Mystics Kyriacos C. Markides (Third book. Good for any one wanting to understand the true nature of reality). (Info)
- Riding With the Lion Kyriacos C. Markides (Fourth book. Quest for high knowledge). (Info)
- Gurdjieff The Key Concepts - Reference book, Sophia Wellbeloved (Gives a tool for working with the Gurdjieff's concepts)
- Integral Psychology Consciousness, Spirit, Psychology, Therapy Ken Wilber (Integral of western and eastern psychology) (Info)
- Letters of the Scatter Brotherhood Mary Strong (The life within. Powerful words of wisdom from the soul level).
- Light of the Soul Alice A. Bailey (Commentaries on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Raja Yoga).
- Living the Mindful Life Charles T. Tart (A handbook for living in the present moment). (Info)
- Meditations of the Soul Marsilio Ficino (Selected letters of Marsilio Ficino (1433-99) "a midwife to the birth of the modern world.") (Info)
- Personality Types Don R.Riso (Enneagram for Self-Discovery. Nine personality types). (Website)
- Psychological Commentaries on Gurdjieff & Ouspensky Maurice Nicoll (In 5 volumes May be hard to find).
- Psychosynthesis A Collection of Basic Writings Roberto Assagioli, M.D. (It is a psychology based on the soul) (Info) (Website)
- Reimagination of the World D Spangler & W Thompson (A critique of the New Age, Science, and Popular Culture). (Info)
- Seeking the Heart of Wisdom, the Path of Insight Meditation J Goldstein & J Kornfield (Excellent discussions on mindfulness. Practical advice). (Info)
- Self Remembering Robert Earl Burton (A way to be present in the NOW).
- Seth Speaks The Eternal Validity of the Soul Jane Roberts (Expands consciousness concerning multi-dimensional and the journey of the soul).
- Shambhala The Sacred Path of the Warrior Chogyam Trungpa (Life can become workable and even wonderful).
- Shifting Worlds Changing Minds Jeremy W. Hayward (A place where science and Buddhism meet). (Info)
- The Act of Will , Roberto Assagioli, M.D. ("…the individual will merges with the universal will." J-L Servan-Schreiber).
- The Common Experience JM Cohen & J-Phipps (A journey into "personal enlightenment and spiritual consciousness.") (Info)
- The Experience of Insight Joseph Goldstein ("A simple and direct guide to Buddhist Meditation". A classic).
- The Eye of Spirit Ken Wilber ("An integral vision for a world gone slightly mad.")
- The Initiate Cyril Scott (First book. Tells the veiled history of an Adept who lived and worked in his community).
- The Initiate In the New World by his pupil (C. Scott) (Second book. Tell of the Adept's journey to America).
- The Initiate In the Dark Cycle by his pupil (C. Scott) (Third book. The life of a disciple. Its ups and downs).
- The Knowing Heart Kabir Helminski (A Sufi path of transformation). (Info)
- The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation Chogyam Trungpa (Re-examine our concepts of freedom and our thoughts about activities).
- The Nature of the Soul Lucille Cedercrans (Understanding the relationship of the soul).
- The Notebooks of Paul Brunton Vol 2 - The Quest Paul Brunton (The book is about the "promises and pitfalls of spiritual seeking.") (Info)
- The Soul and Its Instrument Lucille Cedercrans (Understanding of group awareness, the soul and how it works with its instrument). (Info)
- The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Sogyal Rinpoche (Gives life new hope).
- The Way of Non Attachment Dhiravamsa (The Practice of Insight Meditation. Mindfulness).(Info)
- The Wholeness of Life Krishnamurti (Dialogues with Professor D. Bohm, Dr. D. Shainberg and Krishnamurti).
- Toward Awakening Jean Vaysse (An introduction to the Gurdjieff teachings).
- Waking Up (Overcoming the Obstacles to Human Potential) Charles T. Tart (Practical book based on the psychological and spiritual teachings of Gurdjieff). (Info)
- Words to the Wise Manly P. Hall ("Helps the reader to discern the difference between true and false paths to wisdom." ) (Info)