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"The author examines the Buddhist concept of the Eight Worldly Winds, the four paired opposites of praise and blame, pleasure and pain, fame and insignificance, and success and failure. By delving into these dichotomies, readers gain invaluable insights into their relationships with others and themselves"--
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Sometimes it feels impossible to believe that "it is good to remain single."-1 Corinthians 7:8
In a world that glorifies romance and sex, many of us have fallen for the lie that singleness is second-best... or that even we are second-best compared to our married friends.
So how can you learn to believe singleness is good and truly experience its blessings?
How do you handle the loneliness, the desire for kids, or the heartache of breakups? How do...
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"To apply a Buddhist viewpoint to relationships is eye-opening. It points to a radically different worldview, one that runs counter to the spirit of much of the conventional advice we receive." Broken hearts, resentment, affairs, divorce. Why is it so hard to make relationships work? New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness expert Susan Piver applies classic Buddhist wisdom to modern romance, including her own long-term relationship, to show...
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Read by Simon Le Bon, Derren Brown, Charlie Brooker, Richard Dawkins, Ben Goldacre, Mitch Benn and more! In this download there are 38 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season. When the Atheist Bus Campaign was first launched, over £150,000, was raised in four days - enough to place the advert 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life' on 800 UK...
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According to researchers, the vast majority-a whopping 75-98 percent-of the illnesses that plague us today are a direct result of our thought life. What we think about truly affects us both physically and emotionally. In fact, fear alone triggers more than 1,400 known physical and chemical responses in our bodies, activating more than thirty different hormones! Today our culture is undergoing an epidemic of toxic thoughts that, left unchecked, create...
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Sister Carol Perry's scholarly brilliance in refining prayer, faith, and grace is a must read for all those seeking a spiritual peace in a high-tech world. How can we nurture our inner beings when the outer world demands so much? Waiting for Our Souls to Catch Up invites readers to begin a journey of the heart and mind in which a small effort of faith, guided by reason, can yield huge spiritual dividends. From the small rituals that enhance our daily...
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Yin, a paradoxical, still, dark, chaotic, and unknowable principal. The oft forgotten counterpart to Yang, Yin is among the most mystical topics yet also the most difficult to describe. It has so many taboo, confusing, and paradoxical aspects. Yet, in its darkness lies the source of action, success, and meaning. Hidden in Yin life phases, experiences, and events is something secret and abundant. Through a Yin path, one can achieve huge outcomes by...
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This book is for those who have a serious interest in meditation. The Original Frontier is a thorough, yet uncomplicated guide for Zen practice: a unique resource for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, as one of its reader's testimonials puts it. A unique approach to introducing Zen for both new practitioners, and for guiding maturing students in Zen. This is a book that simplifies the fundamentals of Soto Zen practice for new neophytes,...
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Meet some of God's heroes, heroines and colorful characters of a little known and isolated part of the Cumberland Mountains. Enjoy and celebrate seeing God's hands at work in the spiritual awakening spilled over into all aspects of the lives of the people. A woman named "Evil", a giant coal miner called "Albino" and a powerful old lay preacher named "Stompin John" are among the characters and people of this book, which is subtitled: A Story of Spiritual...
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Getting 'real' with mental and physical health is a very big subject. It means exploring what is true and what this means for physical and mental health. In her sixth book in the 'Getting REAL series', Clare Dimond, explores how a misunderstanding about what we are confuses the way physical and mental sensations are interpreted. Believing that we are what we think we are and that we are (or should be) in control of the the body, thoughts, beliefs,...
11) Odin's Runes
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Have you always wondered how to use runes as a spiritual guide?
Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner of divination, Odin's Runes is the only guide you need to start a lifelong journey to unlock the true power of runes.
In Odin's Runes, you'll discover:
• A deep dive into the Elder Futhark runes – discover the meaning of each rune and its uses
• The starting point: Where runes came from (and why knowing this...
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A Buddhist life is lived with peace, joy and contentment: each day can be a step along the path to true enlightenment. To live by these values every day takes patience, skill and knowledge, but it is hugely rewarding. This book can show you how to begin to do so – in just 20 minutes. 20 Minutes to Master Buddhism covers the history of the Buddha, the core ideas behind his teachings, from the importance of meditation to the value of life, as well...
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A fascinating history of women's belief, faith, and spirituality, as told through the art and writing of thirty-three women of wisdom.
This is an exploration of feminine spirituality from the beginning of time to the present day.
These extraordinary women have expressed their experiences of the agony and ecstasy of pursuing spiritual enlightenment through their poetry and prose, which is beautiful, inspirational, and very moving.
Paula Marvelly...
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The teachings of Jesus and the teachings of Lao Tzu are very much in sync…
What can Christians learn from other religions? A great deal, says the Reverend John Mabry. He believes there are immense insights to be gained by comparing religions, if we approach other faith traditions with a humble spirit and a willingness to listen.
Mabry's translation reveals how the Tao Te Ching (also known as the Laozi) closely parallels the teachings of Jesus and...
15) Sura?gama Sutra
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The Sura?gama Sutra, one of the most important works of Mahayana Buddhism, dates from some time before the 8th Century when the first Chinese translation was written, probably from an Indian original. It has long been a seminal work for Buddhist practitioners in East and South-East Asia, especially China and Korea. Indeed this "Sutra of the Indestructible", as it is often translated, is regarded as a staple manual of practice for newly-ordained...
16) The Divine Dance
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The Trinity is supposed to be the central doctrine grounding Christianity, yet we're often told that we shouldn't attempt to understand it because it's a mystery. But what if we breached that mystery? How might it transform our relationship with God? Although the word 'trinity' isn't found in the New Testament-it wasn't until the third century that it was coined-the idea of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit was present in Jesus' life and teachings....
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This absorbing account of the political and social reformations that transformed the lands of Islam during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries offers a game-changing assessment of the Middle East. Beginning his account in 1798, de Bellaigue demonstrates how the Middle East has long welcomed modern ideals and practices, including the adoption of modern medicine, the emergence of women from seclusion, and the development of democracy. With...
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"Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits--torn between their commitment to religion and their desire to explore the world beyond their small Baptist community. It is two romantic relationships that will rend their friendship, and in the wake of this rupture, Thomas develops an obsession with a vanished nineteenth-century astronomer...
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Barack was distraught. She sought the help of her grandmother spiritual leader however she got more condemnation.
Luckily God pleased few friends in her path who will share a light of true grace, 1st a high school friend who shared with her the experience of life with Jesus.
Barack was willing to follow her but her grandmother refuse to give her a permission to go as she was brainwashed to believe that Jesus is only for Jews not African.
Barack...
20) The Vatican
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What does it mean when you've been raised by The Holy Trinity?They viewed her as The Vatican for a reason.SaveriaAs the only person capable of toppling an entire crime organization, Saveria Fiore was far more powerful than anyone could have guessed. Born to The Holy Ghost and The Church of the Benetti Crime Family, Ria had both Fiore and Mancini blood racing through her veins. Coupled with the fact that she was Luca Benetti's favorite protégé, Ria...
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