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From Yehuda Amichai and W. H. Auden to Phyllis Wheatley and Walt
Whitman, Hearing God in Poetry invites you to take a closer look at
fifty great poems by some of the finest poets in the English
language. Some are well known, some deserve to be better known, but
all say something distinctive that will lift your spirit. This
beautiful Lent book for 2022 offers six poems for every week from
Ash Wednesday, leading up to Holy Week, with ten poems specially
chosen for Easter. A short reflection from Richard Harries
accompanies each poet and the poem, drawing out their spiritual
insights and how they communicate God's presence. Hearing God in
Poetry is an ideal Lent book for 2022 for poetry lovers and anyone
interested in how some of the world's finest poets have expressed
faith in their work. This book of daily readings will introduce you
to some wonderful poetry for Lent and Easter, and give you a deeper
understanding and appreciation of these brilliant works of
literature. It will also help expand your spirituality to see God's
presence in the world around you as you prepare for Easter. Full of
riches, Hearing God in Poetry is a book that you will want to turn
to time and time again - whether during Lent or in any other season
of the year.
This is a major anthropological study of contemporary Tibetan Buddhist monasticism and tantric ritual in the Ladakh region of North-West India and of the role of tantric ritual in the formation and maintenance of traditional forms of state structure and political consciousness in Tibet. Containing detailed descriptions and analyses of monastic ritual, the work builds up a picture of Tibetan tantric traditions as they interact with more localised understandings of bodily identity and territorial cosmology, to produce a substantial re-interpretation of the place of monks as ritual performers and peripheral householders in Ladakh. The work also examines the central and indispensable role of incarnate lamas, such as the Dalai Lama, in the religious life of Tibetan Buddhists.
Many Christians are torn between their belief in the Bible and the
conclusions of science. This is especially the case concerning the
creation narratives of Scripture and the rather different stories
that science tells. Physicist Richard Carlson and biblical scholar
Tremper Longman address the longstanding problem of how to relate
scientific description of the beginnings of the universe with the
biblical creation passages found in Genesis chapters 1 and 2.
Experts in their respective fields, these two authors provide a way
to resolve the seeming conflicting descriptions by showing the
meaning of the biblical texts as well as the meaning of scientific
description. In the process they will uncover how theology and
science differ, and what they both contribute what the key biblical
passages actually say how the ancient Hebrews themselves understood
the meaning of Genesis 1--2 how the rest of Scripture helps us
understand these passages what we can gain from science and what
its limits are Properly interpreting the biblical texts and clearly
identifying the nature of scientific claims are key. With those in
hand we can see how Christian revelation and scientific findings
about the origin of the universe are not in opposition but rather
work in partnership with each other.
Following Alan Watts' acclaimed book on Zen Buddhism The Way of
Zen, he tackles the Chinese philosophy of Tao. The Tao is the way
of man's cooperation with the natural course of the natural world.
Alan Watts takes the reader through the history of Tao and its
interpretations by key thinkers such as Lao-Tzu, author of the Tao
Te Ching. Watts goes on to demonstrate how the ancient and timeless
Chinese wisdom of Tao promotes the idea of following a life lived
according to the natural world and goes against our goal-oriented
ideas by allowing time to quiet our minds and observe the world
rather than imposing ourselves on it. By taking in some of the
lessons of Tao, we can change our attitude to the way we live.
Drawing on ancient and modern sources, Watts treats the Chinese
philosophy of Tao in much the same way as he did Zen Buddhism in
his classic The Way of Zen. Including an introduction to the
Chinese culture that is the foundation of the Tao, this is one of
Alan Watts' best-loved works.
* Provides the only practical resource available to teach Buddhism
as a complete counselling model. * The book will benefit western
students by offering a non-western approach to counselling, raising
their multicultural sensitivity to different assumptions about
mental health. * Includes contemplative exercises, practise
exercises, a list of Buddhist and psychological techniques for the
Buddhist counselling model, plus additional reading suggestions.
This book presents a new, contemporary introduction to medieval
philosophy as it was practiced in all its variety in Western Europe
and the Near East. It assumes only a minimal familiarity with
philosophy, the sort that an undergraduate introduction to
philosophy might provide, and it is arranged topically around
questions and themes that will appeal to a contemporary audience.
In addition to some of the perennial questions posed by
philosophers, such as "Can we know anything, and if so, what?",
"What is the fundamental nature of reality?", and "What does human
flourishing consist in?", this volume looks at what medieval
thinkers had to say, for instance, about our obligations towards
animals and the environment, freedom of speech, and how best to
organize ourselves politically. The book examines certain aspects
of the thought of several well-known medieval figures, but it also
introduces students to many important, yet underappreciated figures
and traditions. It includes guidance for how to read medieval
texts, provokes reflection through a series of study questions at
the end of each chapter, and gives pointers for where interested
readers can continue their exploration of medieval philosophy and
medieval thought more generally. Key Features Covers the
contributions of women to medieval philosophy, providing students
with a fuller understanding of who did philosophy during the Middle
Ages Includes a focus on certain topics that are usually ignored,
such as animal rights, love, and political philosophy, providing
students with a fuller range of interests that medieval
philosophers had Gives space to non-Aristotelian forms of medieval
thought Includes useful features for student readers like study
questions and suggestions for further reading in each chapter
"This book is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life." -- Norman Vincent Peale The Power of Positive Thinking has helped millions of men and women to achieve fulfillment in their lives. In this phenomenal bestseller, Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life -- and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes. You'll learn how to:
• believe in yourself and in everything you do • build new power and determination • develop the power to reach your goals • break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life • improve your personal and professional relationships • assume control over your circumstances • be kind to yourself
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.
For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.
Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?
Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final "class": lessons in how to live.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.
From the Hardcover edition.
This book chronicles individual perspectives and specific
iterations of Muslim community, practice, and experience in the
Himalayan region to bring into scholarly conversation the presence
of varying Muslim cultures in the Himalaya. The Himalaya provide a
site of both geographic and cultural crossroads, where Muslim
community is simultaneously constituted at multiple social levels,
and to that end the essays in this book document a wide range of
local, national, and global interests while maintaining a focus on
individual perspectives, moments in time, and localized
experiences. It presents research that contributes to a broadly
conceived notion of the Himalaya that enriches readers'
understandings of both the region and concepts of Muslim community
and highlights the interconnections between multiple experiences of
Muslim community at local levels. Drawing attention to the
cultural, social, artistic, and political diversity of the Himalaya
beyond the better understood and frequently documented
religio-cultural expressions of the region, this book will be of
interest to academics in the fields of Anthropology, Geography,
History, Religious Atudies, Asian Studies, and Islamic Studies.
Offers a comprehensive view of the emerging fields of
secular-scientific mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Teaching and
Learning (MBTL) for professionals for use in a range of educational
and clinical settings, including preK-12, higher education, adult
and community education, social work, workplace education,
medicine, psychology, and counselling. Provides intellectual depth,
including addressing key critiques, while offering constructive
support to practitioners and professionals in the full spectrum of
skills and competencies required of secular-scientific mindfulness
specialists, including an up-to-date competency framework. Presents
a multi-disciplinary approach to secular-scientific mindfulness and
its practices, with implications for teacher preparation and
continuing education for a range of professions. These
multi-disciplinary perspectives provide a fulsome view of
mindfulness as it is unfolding in modern contexts, including the
continuing dialogue with traditional Buddhist and classical Western
philosophical sources; empirical perspectives from psychology and
cognitive science, and practice-oriented scholarship from
education, medicine, and social work.
Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom
Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The Prophet
provides an accessible and insightful introduction to this timeless
spiritual work The Prophet is an inspirational book of 26 poetry
fables written in English by Lebanese-American poet and writer
Kahlil Gibran. One of the most translated books in history,
Gibran's famous work has been translated into over 100 different
languages since its first publication in 1923. The book provides
timeless spiritual wisdom on universally-shared aspects of life,
such as giving, buying and selling, beauty and friendship, eating
and drinking, crime and punishment and spirituality and religion.
The book follows Almustafa, a man who has waited for twelve years
for a ship to take him from the island of Orphalese back to his
home. He has come to know the people on the island, who consider
him a wise and insightful man. On the day Almustafa's ship finally
arrives, he feels a deep sadness. The local elders ask him not to
leave. Almustafa speaks of his philosophy of life and the truths he
has discovered to the gathered crowd. His words have an almost
magical quality to them. As he prepares to board his ship, it
becomes clear that Almustafa's words do not refer to his journey
home, but rather to the world he came from before he was born. The
Prophet is a metaphor for the mystery of life and an exploration of
the human condition. Inspirational and extremely readable for
modern audiences, this classic text teaches us: We should be glad
of the experience of coming into the world The separation you feel
from other people is not real True marriage gives both people space
to develop their individuality Enjoying your work is expressing
your love for whoever benefits from it Sorrow makes space for more
joy in another season of life Featuring an insightful introduction
from the editor, The Prophet: The Spirituality Classic is a
must-read book for anyone interested in exploring the undeniable
truths of life we all share.
Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy offers mental health
professionals of all disciplines and orientations the most
comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the art of integrating
contemplative psychology, ethics, and practices, including
mindfulness, compassion, and embodiment techniques. It brings
together clinicians, scholars, and thought leaders of unprecedented
caliber, featuring some of the most eminent pioneers in the rapidly
growing field of contemplative psychotherapy. The new edition
offers an expanded array of effective contemplative interventions,
contemplative psychotherapies, and contemplative approaches to
clinical practice. New chapters discuss how contemplative work can
effect positive psychosocial change at personal, interpersonal, and
collective levels to address racial, gender, and other forms of
systemic oppression. The new edition also explores the
cross-cultural nuances in the integration of Buddhist psychology
and healing practices by Western researchers and clinicians and
includes the voices of leading Tibetan doctors. Advances in
Contemplative Psychotherapy offers a profound and synoptic overview
of one of psychotherapy's most intriguing and promising fields.
Sarah Shaw's lively introduction to Buddhist meditation offers
students and practitioners alike a deeper understanding of what
meditation is, and its purpose and place in the context of
different Buddhist schools. She describes the historical background
to the geographical spread of Buddhism, and examines the way in
which some meditative practices developed as this process occurred.
Other chapters cover basic meditative practice, types of
meditation, meditation in different regions, meditation and
doctrine, and the role of chanting within meditation. Although not
a practical guide, An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation outlines
the procedures associated with Buddhist practices and suggests
appropriate activities, useful both for students and interested
Buddhists. Vivid quotations from Buddhist texts and carefully
selected photographs and diagrams help the reader engage fully with
this fascinating subject.
What is consciousness? Is the mind a machine? What makes us
persons? What does it mean to aspire to human maturity? These are
among the fundamental questions that Rowan Williams helps us to
think about in this deeply engaging exploration of what it means to
be human. The book ends with a brief but profound meditation on the
person of Christ, inviting us to consider how, through him, 'our
humanity in all its variety, in all its vulnerability, has been
taken into the heart of the divine life'.
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