Zen Buddhism is a form of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and is strongly focused on meditation. It is characteristically sceptical towards language and distrustful of conceptual thought, which explains why Zen Buddhist sayings are so enigmatic and succinct. But despite Zen Buddhism's hostility towards theory and discourse, it is possible to reflect philosophically on Zen Buddhism and bring out its philosophical insights. In this short book, Byung-Chul Han seeks to unfold the philosophical force inherent in Zen Buddhism, delving into the foundations of Far Eastern thought to which Zen Buddhism is indebted. Han does this comparatively by confronting and contrasting the insights of Zen Buddhism with the philosophies of Plato, Leibniz, Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Heidegger and others, showing that Zen Buddhism and Western philosophy have very different ways of understanding religion, subjectivity, emptiness, friendliness and death. This important work by one of the most widely read philosophers and cultural theorists of our time will be of great value to anyone interested in comparative philosophy and religion.

This extraordinary book should be read and thoughtfully comprehended by every science-minded, spiritual-inquiring person and all others who seek an asnwer to:

"Why do we exist and how did we get here in life?"

A new science, Particle Physics, also known as Quantum Mechanics, has revealed the existence of an untold universe. This previously unexplained, fantastic world is near and is yet so far from our secular understanding.

God in His universe, acting through angels and souls of individuals, can modify our existence and actions. Soul within man acts through RNA and DNA to affect organs of the body and our thought processes.

We are created in God's image, not as physical body, but as a soul that reflects the being of God. Soul affects correctins for illness, and for changes in our secular world.

"Do We Live In Two Worlds?" should be on the "must read" shelf of every individual having an introspective mind.

"Life has no meaning except what we assign to it." In An Infinity of Interpretations, Dr. Ronald E. Kimmons explores the above simple thesis and details how he has utilized it as a way to handle ideas and social phenomena from a variety of sources, ultimately providing others with a better understanding of life and its constant demands. Dr. Kimmons proposes that most of what we want to accomplish in this lifetime is driven not by a quest for money, power, sex, glory, religion, or objective knowledge, but rather by our desire to understand, justify, and perpetuate our life. While including bits and pieces of his own life story along with social commentary, Dr. Kimmons addresses the origin of his thesis, compares Freud and White, and then delves deeply into the personalities and motives of both past and modern leaders as well as television personalities in an attempt to illustrate how individuals may enable themselves through completely different processes. Is it really true that there are few, if any, absolutes in this world? Dr. Kimmons' examination of a simple thesis encourages us to proceed carefully in this life lest we offend life itself.

The greatest need of professing Christians today is a better, deeper, and fuller knowledge of Christ. The Christian life can be described as getting to know God better every day. Every Christian should regularly?daily?read the Word of God. We should find time for quiet time or personal devotion. For over 20 years I have been using commentaries in my devotions. The blessings derived from the commentaries is overwhelming. I am writing this commentary to share some of those blessings and lessons I have learned over the years.

"The Human Show" is a collection of poignant and eloquent poetry about a variety of riveting, vital matters. The book is split into chapters and includes poetry that is enlightening and inspiring as well as poetry that is disheartening and empathy provoking. The reader will go on a personal journey in which their values, opinions, and perspectives on many things in life may be challenged. This is especially true in the poetry about worldly issues. This chapter includes pieces on child abuse, terrorism, domestic violence, inequality, apathy, drunk driving, and many other unfortunate realities that humanity as a whole faces today.Poetry about the human experience, the psyche, and philosophy will inspire the reader to think outside of the box and expand on the stale, monotonous thought processes that today's society has confined us to. The poetry will remind the reader of how amazing it is simply being alive and ignite a new curious aspiration to discover how and why we lead our lives the way that we do.The writings about love and relationships will allow the reader to delve into infinite wonder about life's most captivating and powerful emotion: love. This poetry tells of how brilliant and enthralling the experience of falling in love can be, as well as how painstaking and demoralizing losing a love can be.The reader will become enticed and aroused, as they experience the sensual ambience of these alluring and stimulating poems about lust and desire. The passionate ecstasy of finally embracing a mate you have longed pined for, is nothing short of invigorating.Lastly, the poetry about nature and earth will soothe and bestow upon the reader a serene contentment, as they partake in reading these artistic, dynamic pieces about how remarkable and beautiful the natural world truly is.

Every expert in journalism and politics has jumped into the arena of thought with a multitude of books on their opinions The Book FOCUS' is a look at Arrogance and Greed as an American cancer, it applies analytical engineering skills to humanities problems in today's world from an engineer's stand point, that of an everyday citizen; a Joe plumber', whose had all we can take of being told we are un-American by our politicians, it intends to speak out on behalf of the everyday citizen who may have serious doubts as to what is what. It offers solutions which seem to be logical and somewhat easy to see. Though easy to see they require a major rethinking of the constitution to fit the modern society's situation. Simply tired of talk show host and media moguls pointing out the problems but shy of offering difficult solutions for which they could be held accountable. Engineers or Plumbers just aren't satisfied with finding a cause of the problem, but are about fixing it. That sometimes requires redesign or fix, correcting design errors. But we do eventually FIX IT. The Lawyer wants arbitration until either a compromise or settlement occurs. Media Moguls want to have an endless supply of Sensational Stories. Politics may be how it sounds, Poly (many) + Ticks (blood suckers). Political (this or that occupation) well, draw your conclusion.

"This Crazy Thing Called Life" is a book that makes witty and satirical comments about the journey we're all on, the journey we call life. Through his observations of human nature, and the human condition the author has formed his own unique perspective and has made comments, regarding those matters that most effects our lives, focusing on love, marriage, money, politics, education, religion, and life in general. At the same time he continually makes the point that we are all responsible for our own lives and that we can make it what ever we want. With comments, quotes, paraphrases, as well as pictures, the writer drives home his observations much in the style of Andy Rooney, and Art Buchwald. "This CrazyThing Called Life" entertains with humorous comments and pictures, but all the while it provokes thought about a multitude of subjects that we all experience on the roller coaster ride of life.

Passionate, freethinking existentialist philosopher-writers Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre are one of the world's legendary couples. Their committed but notoriously open union generated no end of controversy in their day. Biographer Hazel Rowley offers the first dual portrait of these two colossal figures and their intense, often embattled relationship. Through original interviews and access to new primary sources, Rowley portrays Sartre and Beauvoir up close.

"Tete-a-Tete" magnificently details the passion, daring, humor, and contradictions of a remarkably unorthodox relationship.