The knowledge and practices commonly associated with the Buddhist and Jain spiritual traditions are rooted in an ancient culture, which once flourished in humanity's earliest known civilizations. This ancient heritage precedes all nations, kingdoms, empires, religions, and other man-made divisions later placed upon humanity. But the old civilizations have been decimated, and the culture systematically suppressed by a branch of humanity that departed from the ancient traditions.

The teachings and customs of this parent culture are distinguished by the subtle wisdom borne of countless centuries of evolution: great sensitivity and kindness toward all life forms, a naturalistic lifestyle in harmony with the Earth's environment, and a deep understanding of the concept of oneness. Amid the surviving remnants, we find original knowledge on: meditation, oneness, karma, and conduct-all in their natural, pre-religious, fully-explained forms.

This artistic volume features abundant poetry and art, helping to further convey the subtle, harmonious spirit of this recovered culture of enlightenment.