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Buddhism by region - Buddhist beliefs and practices vary according to region. There are distinctions between and within the Buddhism practised in various regions, including:
Sacred Books of the East - The Sacred Books of the East is a monumental, 50-volume set of English translations of Asian religious writings, edited by Max Müller and published by the Oxford University Press between 1879 and 1910. It incorporates the essential sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam.
Most Holy Place - The Most Holy Place also known as the Holiest of Holies, or Holy of Holies, in Hebrew: Qodesh HaQodashim (Biblical: ), is a location within the inner Tabernacle in the time of Moses. In the Book of Exodus it is referred to as the most holy ( ...
Centre for the Study of the Sacred Texts - Built in the third stage of the building of the Arc, the Centre for the Study of the Sacred Texts is the base of the scholars and translators who work with the Bahá'í texts to assist the Universal House of Justice. The architect was Husayn Amanat and it was completed in 2002.
Yoga Beyond Belief: Insights to Awaken and Deepen Your Practice : The popularity of yoga in the West has exploded from its humble origins in the 1960s. This useful book penned by the man who was there from the inception, integrates scientific and practical approaches into a fresh perspective that complements -- and expands on -- the existing literature. Based on a lifetime of insights and enlivened by Ganga White's storytelling skills, "Yoga Beyond Belief" begins by explaining the core principles of the many branches of the discipline. Next, it shows how the physical practices work to produce remarkable results in health and well-being. Included are a chapter on how to avoid or heal injury and pain, along with a wealth of tools, insights, and anecdotes that both inform and inspire. "Yoga Beyond Belief" concludes by going beyond the physical aspects to the heart of yoga, showing the pitfalls of regimented systems and offering seasoned advice on how students at any skill level can customize their yoga practice for spiritual transformation.
History Of Christianity : From the beginning of Christianity to the Crusades, see how the events of Jesus' life and the lives of his Apostles generated consequences that have rippled through the course of history for over two thousand years. This enthralling collection includes "In the Footsteps of the Holy Family" and "The Apostles", top-selling programs from both History(TM) and A&E that offer a compelling mix of science, history, faith and scholarship. Examine the perplexing Biblical mysteries, ancient texts and sacred places touched by the Holy Family, and the twelve believers who began the epic mission of spreading the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Using ancient texts, the Scriptures, commentary from renowned scholars, and visits to the multitude of sites where history was made, "Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years" takes a comprehensive look at not just the events and personalities that left indelible marks on the landscape of faith, but also the forces behind them. And, with breathtaking CGI, heart-pounding reenactments, and stunning footage from rarely seen locations, "The Crusades: Crescent & the Cr...
ABC News, Nightline: The Hajj - One American's Pilgrimage to Mecca : Each night, the ABC News team bears witness to reality as it occurs throughout the world. This DVD is yet another episode in the continuing TV institution known as "Nightline". For over 1,400 years, Muslims have been making their holy pilgrimage to the sacred site of Mecca. In modern times, approximately two million Muslims make the pilgrimage - or Hajj - to Mecca each year, a trip required of the faithful at least once in every Muslim's lifetime. Muslims from all over the world come together there, bereft of any outside identity save that of their shared faith. As the place where the prophet Muhammad received the verses of the Koran, Mecca is a place of great spirituality and tradition. Non-Muslims are forbidden entry to Mecca, and it is, therefore, a place that few Americans will ever get to see. But in this special broadcast that aired during the last month of the Islamic year, when the Hajj is traditionally made, writer Michael Wolfe documents his trip to Islam's holiest shrine for ABC News "Nightline". One of the more than five million Muslims in the United States, Wolfe is a convert, b...
Stealing Jesus: How Fundamentalism Betrays Christianity by Bruce Bawer, ISBN 0609802224 : From the author of the widely acclaimed A Place at the Table, this is a major work, passionately outspoken and cogently reasoned, that exposes the great danger posed to Christianity today by fundamentalism. The time is past, says Bruce Bawer, when denominational names and other traditional labels provided an accurate reflection of Christian America's religious beliefs and practices. The meaningful distinction today is not between Protestant and Catholic, or Baptist and Episcopalian, but rather between "legalistic" and "nonlegalistic" religion, between the Church of Law and the Church of Love. On one side is the fundamentalist right, which draws a sharp distinction between "saved" and "unsaved" and worships a God of wrath and judgment; on the other are more mainstream Christians who view all humankind as children of a loving God who calls them to break down barriers of hate, prejudice, and distrust. Pointing out that the supposedly "traditional" beliefs of American fundamentalism--about which most mainstream Christians, clergy included, know shockingly little--are in fact of relatively re...
The Illuminated Prayer: The Five-Times Prayer of the Sufis by Coleman Barks, ISBN 0345435451 : The Prayer is a drawing of the curtain, an invitation to a secret place that is discovered and explored. . . . According to tradition and the testimony of Sufi mystics, The Prayer--or Salat--was first taught by the angels, who themselves practiced it in celestial adoration. The Prayer is God's gift to all humankind, and in this gorgeously illustrated volume, its simple, archetypal practice unfolds like a fragrant, many-petaled flower, joining words and movements into a single luminous event that engages our entire being. These ancient rituals are presented here as a gift for anyone with a heartfelt desire to set aside for a moment the concerns of every day and enter a sacred time and space in which to explore the beckonings of the spirit. The authors take us through the words, movements, and hidden meanings of the Call to Prayer, the Ablutions, The Prayer itself, and the Peaceful Embrace afterwards. Faithful practice lends a sacred rhythm to each day and creates a psychological force that helps us nurture and express a profound inner harmony. This first, marvelously accessible interpre...
Duel Masters: The Day The Duel Stood Still (Full Frame) : "Win, Lose, or Draw" - Shobu and Rekuta arrive at the town near the sacred place of Light Civilization. People in the town are not friendly to strangers because of theft incidents of sacred cards. Shobu is forced to duel against every single resident in order to get directions to the sacred place. "Lighten Up" - Shobu takes a peek at Light creatures at the sacred land of Light Civilization. There, Shobu was remembering the important lesson, "Believe in victory." On the other hand, Kokujo became a suspect as a thief of the sacred cards... "If Ever A Quiz There Was" - His suspicion was cleared away, and Shobu managed to get into the church. There he saw trainees. As Shobu dueled against the trainees, he remembered the important lesson, "Believe in your deck." Shobu left off to the next sacred place. Blooper Reel, Deleted Scenes, NTSC.
What Do Jews Believe?: The Spiritual Foundations of Judaism by David S. Ariel, ISBN 0805210598 : Once understood as an inherited tradition, religion is increasingly viewed today as a matter of personal choice, an experience to be examined and explored. Yet while many American Jews feel an emotional attachment to Judaism, they cannot always articulate the beliefs that define their faith. In this provocative study, David Ariel explores the diverse and colorful views of Jewish thinkers on the profound issues of God, human destiny, good and evil, chosenness, Torah, and messianism, among many other subjects. Despite a diversity of views, Ariel finds an overarching structure in the "sacred myths" that Jews of every orientation return to as their core beliefs - the essential ideas that each generation strives to interpret and apply to life. To call these beliefs "myths" does not mean that they are fairy tales, but rather that they are starting points that define the essence of faith. Meaning, Ariel argues, is always presented in the language of the myths, or beliefs, that a culture holds sacred, and the sacred myths of Judaism reveal the special nature of Jewish spirituality. This spirited, cl...
Rabbi Jesus: An Intimate Biography by Bruce Chilton, ISBN 0385497938 : Beginning with the Gospels, interpretations of the life of Jesus have flourished for nearly two millennia, yet a clear and coherent picture of Jesus as a man has remained elusive. In" Rabbi Jesus, the noted biblical scholar Bruce Chilton places Jesus within the context of his times to present a fresh, historically accurate, and revolutionary examination of the man who founded Christianity. Drawing on recent archaeological findings and new translations and interpretations of ancient texts, Chilton discusses in enlightening detail the philosophical and psychological foundations of Jesus' ideas and beliefs. His in-depth investigation also provides evidence that contradicts long-held beliefs about Jesus and the movement he led. Chilton shows, for example, that the High Priest Caiaphas, as well as Pontius Pilate, played a central role in Jesus' execution. It is, however, Chilton's description of Jesus' role as a rabbi, or "master," of Jewish oral traditions, as a teacher of the Cabala, and as a practitioner of a Galilean form of Judaism that emphasized direct communication with God that casts a...
Essential Buddhism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs and Practices by Jack Maguire, ISBN 0671041886 : Exploring the origins of Buddhism's popularity and illuminating its inner simplicity, this book is full of Buddhist tales, scriptural quotes, ancient stories, and contemporary insights.
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, ISBN 0375751467 : Perhaps the most readable and accessible of the great works of scientific imagination, The Origin of Species sold out on the day it was published in 1859. Theologians quickly labeled Charles Darwin the most dangerous man in England, and, as the Saturday Review noted, the uproar over the book quickly "passed beyond the bounds of the study and lecture-room into the drawing-room and the public street." Yet, after reading it, Darwin's friend and colleague T. H. Huxley had a different reaction: "How extremely stupid not to have thought of that." Based largely on Darwin's experience as a naturalist while on a five-year voyage aboard H.M.S. Beagle, The Origin of Species set forth a theory of evolution and natural selection that challenged contemporary beliefs about divine providence and the immutability of species. A landmark contribution to philosophical and scientific thought, this edition also includes an introductory historical sketch and a glossary Darwin later added to the original text. Charles Darwin grew up considered, by his own account, "a very ordinary boy, rather below the common st...
Taoist Meditation: Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body by Thomas Cleary, ISBN 1570625670 : The ancient meditation techniques of Taoism encompass a wide range of practices -- with an aim toward cultivating a healthy body as well as an enlightened mind. These selections from classic texts of Taoist meditation represent the entire range of techniques -- from sitting meditation practices to inner alchemy. Most of the texts appear here in English for the first time. Selections are taken from the following classics: -- Anthology on Cultivation of Realization: A document from 1739 (Ming dynasty) that emphasizes development of the natural, social, and spiritual elements in human life. -- Treatise on Sitting Forgetting: A Tang dynasty text that sets meditation practice in terms familiar to Confucians and Buddhists. -- Sayings of Taoist Master Danyang: Wisdom of the Taoist wizard and representative of the Complete Reality School. -- Secret Writings on the Mechanisms of Nature: An anthology taken from 168 Taoist sources, including ancient classics and works on meditation and spiritual alchemy, along with admonitions and teachings of the great Taoist luminaries. -- Zhang Sanfeng's Taiji...
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Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day : Author and retreat leader Macrina Wiederkehr opens the monastery door and invites readers to come in and learn how the practice of consciously pausing for prayer at the seven sacred moments of each day can make their daily passage through time a more sacred pilgrimage. Using scripture, poetry, reflections. personal stories, and quotes from a rich array of spiritual teachers, Wiederkehr helps readers become more attuned to living in the present moment and develop a kindred spirit with the rich tradition of the sacred hours. Seven Sacred Pauses is a wonderful gift to those who seek to find balance in their busy days and to bring the practice of the Divine Hours home to their own hearts.
Occult: History Of The Third Reich (3-Disc)(Full Frame, Collector's Edition) : From the occult origins of the Nazi party to the death of Hitler in the flaming ruins of Berlin, the emergence of the doctrine of National Socialism took place in a dark and sinister world of rituals and beliefs. Using newly discovered archive footage, "The Occult History Of The Third Reich" explores the remarkable phenomenon that mesmerized Germany in the 1930s and '40s. "The Enigma Of The Swastika": This unique documentary looks at the swastika's ancient roots in the mysterious religious cults of India and Tibet and explores its adoption by European occultists and the subsequent transformation of this symbol of good fortune into an infamous emblem of terror. "The SS Blood & Soil": This fascinating documentary explores the strange and secret world of the SS, from its roots in the teachings of Germanic mystics and occultist circles, to its rise to a position of unprecedented power and authority in Nazi Germany. "Adolf Hitler": For the first time in this remarkable video documentary the strange and terrifying beliefs of this sinister figure are explored. Hitler's fascination with the origins ...
Touching Enlightenment: Finding Realization in the Body : How is it that a person can meditate for five, ten, twenty years or more - and hardly change? Because they've reduced it to "a mental gymnastic," explains Reggie Ray. In Touching Enlightenment, the esteemed author of five books on Buddhist history and practice guides readers back to the original approach of the Buddha: a systematic process that results in a profound awareness "in our bodies rather than in our heads." Combining the scholarship he's renowned for with original insights from nearly four decades practicing and teaching meditation, Reggie Ray invites readers to explore: The body as the ideal place for spiritual pilgrimage; How to cultivate imagination, deal with pain, breathe more naturally, and other essential skills; and Why "rejected" experience becomes imprinted in the body - and the steps to release it.
Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs : A practical introduction to the essential elements of Buddhism offers guidance on increasing awareness and moving into compassion and wisdom, exploring key questions at the heart of the faith while offering insight into the practice of accepting the world as it is. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus: A Journey Through the Lands and Lessons of Christ : Entering the Holy land through the settings, sights, and sounds of Stiles's engaging travelogue, readers will discover more about these sacred places and learn practical lessons that will find their way into their hearts.
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