Yoga is the heart of consciousness and it has been central to Indian civilization from the earliest times. Today, you can find it in small towns in Peru, South Africa and Hungary. Now, it is even a part of school...
This is an excerpt from a book by a well known woman communist leader of the Indian state of Kerala. She recounts her experiences coordinating relief efforts after the catastrophic 2018 floods.
Heavens and Earth examines the history of astrology, its many different systems and its development as a modern cultural phenomenon. Deeply researched and expertly narrated, the book contextualises the role of astrology in the ever-evolving human perspective of the cosmos and in understanding our place in it. Chapter 10 examines how astrology has returned to the fore in Western societies and the vital role of Theosophy in the revival of...
Michael Pollan presents compelling evidence, through his book and subsequent Netflix series, on the benefits of using psychedelics for healing therapy. Although he raises some compelling arguments, there are still questions to consider in the use of these drugs as mainstream medicine.
In this excerpt from In the Lives of Puppets TJ Klune, ultimately inspired by The Adventures of Pinocchio, leads the reader into a mysterious drama unfolding in a world that is both familiar and radically different from our own, at the same time simpler and more complex. This is a world in which robots and humans co-exist, go about their business, interact and evolve. And all of them, even the...
FO° Books features an excerpt from Meow Meow, a tale of one of Mumbai’s most baffling crimes and the intriguing life led by Baby Patankar. Meow Meow is a fast-paced account of Baby’s capture and the following investigation. It is also the story of the drug Mephedrone—better known as Meow Meow—which, when it entered the schools, colleges, and pubs of Mumbai, changed life in the city.
The Buddhist text Satipatthana Sutta describes mindfulness and meditation, which have become popular in the West for increasing mental and physical well-being. Buddhist meditation involves concentration, calmness and mindfulness, which aim to cultivate awareness of the present moment and non-attachment to experiences. However, there are rising concerns about the casual practice of mindfulness and the dangers it entails.
This Sunday, FO° Books features an excerpt from the novel Meru by the acclaimed author, S.B. Divya. This chapter reveals the challenges faced by a group of scientists and artists in a technologically transformed universe, far into the future. With their science and insight into the way their society functions, they seek to solve a series of related problems that require balancing scientific, academic, political and social concerns. The stakes...
