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There are times in life when we are caught utterly unprepared: a
death in the family, the end of a relationship, a health crisis.
These are the times when the solid ground we thought we stood on
disappears beneath our feet, leaving us reeling and heartbroken, as
we stumble back to our faith. The Days of Awe encompass the weeks
preceding Rosh Hashanah up to Yom Kippur, a period in which Jews
take part in a series of rituals and prayers that reenact the
journey of the soul through the world from birth to death. This is
a period of contemplation and repentance, comparable to Lent and
Ramadan. Yet, for Rabbi Alan Lew, the real purpose of this annual
passage is for us to experience brokenheartedness and open our
heart to God. In This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared,
Lew has marked out a journey of seven distinct stages, one that
draws on these rituals to awaken our soul and wholly transform us.
Weaving together Torah readings, Buddhist parables, Jewish fables
and stories from his own life, Lew lays bare the meanings of this
ancient Jewish passage. He reveals the path from terror to
acceptance, confusion to clarity, doubt to belief, and from
complacency to awe. In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to
Good People, This Is Real And You Are Completely Unprepared enables
believers of all faiths to reconnect to their faith with a passion
and intimacy that will resonate throughout the year.
An examination of the relationship between philosophical and
economic thought in the nineteenth century, Economy and Self
explores how the free enterprise theory of Classical Economy
influenced and was in turn influenced by the philosophical notion
of alienation common in the writings of the age.
Homer's "Odyssey "holds a timeless allure. It is an ancient story
for every generation: the struggle of a man on a long and difficult
voyage longing to return to love and family. Odysseus's strivings
to overcome both divine and earthly obstacles and to control his
own impulsive nature hold valuable lessons for us as we confront
the challenges of daily life. "Sailing Home "breathes fresh air
into a classic we thought we knew, revealing its profound guidance
for the modern seeker.
Dividing the book into three parts--"Setting Forth," "Disaster,"
and "Return"--Fischer charts the course of Odysseus's familiar
wanderings. Readers come to see this ancient hero as a flawed human
being who shares their own struggles and temptations, such as
yielding to desire or fear or greed, and making peace with family.
Featuring thoughtful meditations, illuminating anecdotes from
Fischer's and his students' lives, and stories from many wisdom
traditions including Buddhist, Judaic, and Christian,
"Sailing""Home "shows the way to greater purpose in our own lives.
The book's literary dimension expands its appeal beyond the
Buddhist market to a wider spiritual audience and to anyone
interested in the teachings of myth and story.
This title provides a prominent Zen teacher's unique perspective on
a Tibetan Buddhist practice made popular by Chogyam Trungpa and
Pema Chodron."
An accessible and enjoyable introduction to Zen Buddhist practice in a reader-friendly question-and-answer format by two highly regarded teacher-writers.
The question-and-answer format makes this introduction to Zen especially easy to understand and also to use as a reference, as you can easily look up just the question you had in mind. The esteemed Zen teacher Norman Fischer and his old friend and teaching colleague Susan Moon (both of them in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki, author of "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind") give this collaborative effort a playful tone: Susan asks a question on our behalf, Norman answers it, and then Sue challenges him. By the time you get through their conversations, you'll have a good basic education in Zen--not only the history, theory, and practice but also the contemporary issues, such as gender inequality, sexual ethics, and the tension between Asian traditions and the modern American reality.
A week with the Trappist monks of Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky left Norman Fischer feeling inspired by the uplifting, soaring verses chanted each day, but he was also astonished by the violence, passion, and bitterness they expressed. This experience started him on a journey through eastern and western spirituality and his own Jewish roots, resulting in these moving and intimate translations of the Psalms. Fischer's aim was to translate the Psalms in a way that would convey their beauty and power in accessible English for readers of every spiritual path or religious background. In ninety-three poems of praise, celebration, suffering, and lamentation, he brings the Psalms alive for today's readers, revealing an interfaith aspect to these sacred songs that is completely contemporary.
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