Drawing on Tibetan, Hindu, Taoist, Christian and Kabbalistic traditions, Andrew Harvey shows why he believes the direct path is now essential to the future survival of humanity - and how the truth and vibrancy of this radical vision depends on reclamation of the Sacred Feminine.

From visualisations to T'ai Chi to Tantra, this magnificent book also offers specific practices for honouring the body and spirit, yet sanctifying the whole of life. Lucid, forthright, accessible and helpful, The Direct Path is a comprehensive handbook that is as thought-provoking as it is practical, and as radical as it is timeless in its sincerity of purpose.

The Direct Path leads us directly to the heart of the matter, the source and spirit of all life...don't miss it * Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within *
A rich offering from Andrew Harvey's deep cup. A book to work and live with, a cornerstone for the direct transmission from the heart to the open mind * Stephen Levine, author of Embracing the Beloved *
Embraces the truth in the world's mystical tradition while offering a very intimate direction to those on a spiritual path * Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit *

Andrew Harvey, born in Coimbatore, South India, is a high-profile poet, writer, translator, filmmaker and teacher, and the author or editor of more than 30 books, including A Journey in Ladakh and Hidden Journey. Educated at Oxford University, he became the youngest Fellow of All Soul's College in its history. For the last 20 years he has travelled widely, living in India, London, Paris, New York and San Francisco - teaching at university level and writing.