Glenfyne Press
Spirituality, Meditation and Radical Serenity
Ciara Glenfyne and Francis Comrie divide their time between the West Coasts of both Scotland and the USA.
They runs workshops, retreats and mentoring courses helping people in many countries to find what they call Radical Serenity, a calm resilience rooted in mindfulness and authentic self-awareness.
Glenfyne Press is their new imprint, sharing insight and techniques from their practice.
Sages of the Century
The Sages of the Century series illuminates visionary 20th-century teachers who bridged Eastern wisdom and Western modernity, reshaping our understanding of consciousness and human potential.
Each concise volume blends biography, cultural history, and new, relevant practices, transcending mere biography to offer living wisdom for contemporary life. Readers encounter curated teachings and practical exercises, from meditations to reflective prompts, designed to deepen both novice and experienced exploration.
Amid modern complexity and anxiety, these sages’ insights on authenticity, purpose, and inner freedom prove increasingly vital. The series distills their guidance into tools for personal growth, inviting readers to embody ideas rather than simply study them.
Alan Watts (1915-1973) was perhaps the most entertaining philosopher of the twentieth century, a spiritual rogue who blended ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western wit.
This concise guide introduces readers to Watts' essential ideas through pivotal moments in his remarkable life. From his early years as a precocious religious seeker in England to his later role as a countercultural guru in California, we see how his personal journey shaped his unique vision.
This book explores his core teachings about consciousness, identity, and the nature of reality, while addressing the controversies and contradictions that made him such a fascinating figure.
Alan Watts - Joker of the Profound
n 1929, a young Indian man shocked the world by rejecting his destined role as a spiritual messiah. What followed was six decades of relentless questioning that challenged the very foundations of how we understand ourselves and our world.
This fresh exploration of J. Krishnamurti's life and teaching brings his radical insights into sharp contemporary focus. Neither guru nor philosopher, he pointed to something both simpler and more revolutionary - the possibility of seeing ourselves and our world without the distorting filter of the past.
This book, through clear exposition, contemporary examples, and practical explorations, shows how his insights into consciousness, relationship, and freedom speak directly to our current personal and planetary crises.
Krishnamurti - The Pathless Prophet
A mysterious teacher with a radical proposition: modern humans live in a state of waking sleep, but another level of consciousness is possible.
G.I. Gurdjieff's methods for awakening - combining ancient wisdom with modern psychology - would influence artists, writers, and seekers throughout the twentieth century and beyond.
This concise introduction to Gurdjieff's life, teaching and practices cuts through the mythology and controversy to reveal a figure of enduring relevance. Neither guru nor charlatan, but a practical mystic, Gurdjieff offered a way of inner development uniquely suited to our technological age.
Gurdjieff - The Spiritual Troublemaker