Download or read book The Geography of Bliss written by Eric Weiner and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a nation happy? Is one country's sense of happiness the same as another's? In the last two decades, psychologists and economists have learned a lot about who's happy and who isn't. The Dutch are, the Romanians aren't, and Americans are somewhere in between... After years of going to the world's least happy countries, Eric Weiner, a veteran foreign correspondent, decided to travel and evaluate each country's different sense of happiness and discover the nation that seemed happiest of all. ·He discovers the relationship between money and happiness in tiny and extremely wealthy Qatar (and it's not a good one) ·He goes to Thailand, and finds that not thinking is a contented way of life. ·He goes to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, and discovers they have an official policy of Gross National Happiness! ·He asks himself why the British don't do happiness? In Weiner's quest to find the world's happiest places, he eats rotten Icelandic shark, meditates in Bangalore, visits strip clubs in Bangkok and drinks himself into a stupor in Reykjavik. Full of inspired moments, The Geography of Bliss accomplishes a feat few travel books dare and even fewer achieve: to make you happier.
Download or read book The Complete Works written by James Allen and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 1452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn and practice the art of mindful living with the collection of the complete works of James Allen. Feel the difference in your attitude, thoughts and everyday energy with the father of the New Thought Philosophy and become successful in your personal and professional lives. Contents: As a Man Thinketh Out from the Heart (Sequel to "As a Man Thinketh") From Poverty to Power (aka The Realization of Prosperity and Peace) - The Path to Prosperity - The Way of Peace All These Things Added - Entering the Kingdom - The Heavenly Life Through the Gate of Good (aka Christ and Conduct) Byways of Blessedness Poems of Peace Eolaus (A Lyrical Dramatic Poem) The Life Triumphant: Mastering the Heart and Mind Morning and Evening Thoughts The Mastery of Destiny Above Life's Turmoil From Passion to Peace Eight Pillars of Prosperity Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance Light on Life's Difficulties How Pain Leads to Knowledge and Power Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success Men and Systems The Shining Gateway The Divine Companion James Allen's Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year
Download or read book Collected Works written by James Allen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of personal development and spiritual growth, few authors have left as profound an impact as James Allen. His timeless wisdom and eloquent insights have guided countless individuals on their paths to self-realization. The Collected Works of James Allen encapsulates his transformative ideas, presenting a treasure trove of wisdom for readers seeking inner peace, purpose, and success. This unique compilation takes readers on a transformative journey, traversing the depths of the human psyche and exploring the power of thought. What sets Collected Works apart is its ability to transcend time and connect with readers across generations. Allen's prose effortlessly weaves together spirituality and practicality, offering profound insights into the nature of the mind and its influence on our external reality. The book acts as a mirror, reflecting the reader's inner landscape and gently urging them to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. Within these pages, readers will discover practical techniques to harness the power of thought and transform their lives.
Download or read book Holy thoughts on holy things selected and arranged by E Davies written by Holy thoughts and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Nature of Enlightenment written by P. F. Martin and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nature of Enlightenment is a book that shatters the mold of Western religion by challenging what our common definition of religion is and the nature of its practice. P.F. Martin teaches from profound experience arising from over 30 years of unceasing Chan and Zen practice by stating that true enlightenment practice is the highest form of empiricism and cannot be imported into the West just as much as it cannot be totally fabricated in a culture that has been subjected to religious dogma for over a thousand years. There is a pervasive sense of urgency throughout this work. For the first time in recorded history, humanity has the ever-escalating means of self-destruction, and Western mind in the form of science and engineering has been the initial portal of this ominous ability. While embracing science and engineering as essential human tools, Mr. Martin investigates the underlying assumptions that stand them apart from the greatest good for humanity and offers a path that these great disciplines may work in compassionate harmony for the benefit of all of humankind. As an integral part of the work, authentic Dhyana (Chan or Zen) Buddhist practices are introduced from a detailed empirical illumination of the nature of the senses, affliction, thought and volition. Such topics as sudden and gradual enlightenment, hua-tou (koan) practice, samadhi, the authenticity of transmission, finding and working with a master teacher, the difference between Chan and Zen practices, divergent teachings and the practice of ongoing realization are examined in detail. Whether you are just entering a path of enlightenment or have been practicing for decades, The Nature of Enlightenment is an essential addition to your library.
Download or read book James Allen The Complete Collection written by James Allen and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Allen (28/11/1864 - 24/01/1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. This collection contains all twenty one of his works, including "As a Man Thinketh, All These Things Added, & Eight Pillars of Prosperity."
Download or read book Mountain Doctrine written by Dol-bo-ba Shay-rap-gyel-tsen and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 895 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translated here for the first time into any language, Mountain Doctrine is a seminal fourteenth-century Tibetan text on the nature of reality. The author, Dol-bo-ba Shay-rap-gyel-tsen, was on of the most influential figures of that dynamic period of doctrinal formulation, and his text is a sustained argument about the buddha-nature, also called the matrix-of-one-gone-thus. Dol-bo-ba recognizes two important types of emptiness—self-emptiness and other-emptiness—and shows how other-emptiness is the actual ultimate truth. He justifies this controversial formulation by arguing that it was the favored system of all the early outstanding figures of the Great Vehicle. The translator's introduction includes a short biography of Dol-bo-ba and an exposition of nine focal topics in his religious philosophy. Note: The hardcover edition of Mountain Doctrine includes a "Detailed Outline in Tibetan" that is omitted in the eBook edition.
Download or read book On Realizing There is Only the Virtual Nature of Consciousness written by Peter Lunde Johnson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of the definitive discourse on the nature of the mind and its spiritual restoration by Xuanzang in accordance with the teachings of the Buddhist School on Engaged Meditation (Yogacara). Translated into clear English and organized in an outline form to make it approachable by anyone, this unique work also provides key terms in Sanskrit and Chinese. These terms have been translated into English in ways that offer a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on their originally intended meaning rather than merely repeating past conventions. The introduction, footnoting and index provide a comprehensive background on Buddhist concepts, Buddhist schools of thought and Buddhist history relevant to the translation. This groundbreaking work provides a unique opportunity for those interested in Buddhism to cut through its seemingly complex array of terms and concepts and make sense of its profound explanation of the human condition.
Download or read book The Homilist or The pulpit for the people conducted by D Thomas Vol 1 50 51 no 3 ol 63 written by David Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Spiritual Writings Of James Allen written by James Allen and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Allen's philosophical and inspirational works are classics among the disciples of the self-help movement. This compilation includes the following writings: The Divine Companion The Shining Gateway The Heavenly Life Entering The Kingdom From Passion to Peace Through the Gates of Good Morning And Evening Thoughts Poems Of Peace
Download or read book The Shining Gateway written by James Allen and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-help books aim to help the reader with problems, offering them clear and effective guidance on how obstacles can be passed and solutions found, especially with regard to common issues and day-to-day life. Such books take their name from the 1859 best-selling “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles, and are often also referred to as "self-improvement" books. “The Shining Gateway” is a 1915 self-help book by British writer James Allen that explores desire, passion, and sorrow, outlining how these things can be overcome to foster a happier and more peaceful life. James Allen (1864–1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and being an early leader of the self-help movement. “As a Man Thinketh” (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Contents include: “The Shining Gateway of Meditation”, “Temptation”, “Regeneration”, “Actions and Motives”, “Morality and Religion”, “Memory, Repetition and Habit”, “Words and Wisdom”, “Truth and Manifest”, “Spiritual Humility”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an Essay on the nature of virtue by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Download or read book Christian Exercises for Every Lord s Day Morning and Evening in the Year written by Jabez Burns (D.D.) and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Feeling Buddha written by David Brazier and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This account explains how the Buddha's path of wisdom and loving kindness grew out of the challenges he encountered in life. It explores enlightenment, nirvana, and the Four Noble Truths, presenting a picture of the Buddha as a very human figure whose success lay not in his perfection, but in his method of positively utilizing the energy generated by personal suffering.
Download or read book Charismatic Renewal and Pentecostalism written by Isidore Iwejuo Nkwocha and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holy Spirit is a sine qua non in the life of the church and in all Christian life and experience. The importance of the experiential and praxis-oriented theology of the Charismatic Renewal and Pentecostalism cannot be overemphasized in the realization of the potentials of a Spirit-animated church. In fact, Charismatic Renewal in the Nigerian Catholic Church is an essential part of the changing face of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. This work is, therefore, using Charismatic and Pentecostal theology and praxes to argue for the renewal of the Nigerian Catholic Church. It avers that the praxis-oriented and experiential theology of the Charismatics and Pentecostals, which characterize them as Spirit-filled groups and churches, are enabling the Nigerian Catholic Church to realize the potentials of a Spirit-driven church. It upholds that the Nigeria Catholic Church through the Nigerian Catholic Charismatic Renewal, which is an indispensable part of the changing face of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, has wittingly or unwittingly begun the renewal of her pneumatological, ecclesiological, and liturgical doctrines and practices in accord with those of a truly Spirit-animated church.
Download or read book The Art of Transforming the Mind written by B. Alan Wallace and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tibetan Buddhist practice isn't just sitting in silent meditation, it's developing fresh attitudes that align our minds with reality. Includes three new translations of Atisha’s source material. In this book, B. Alan Wallace explains a fundamental type of mental training that is designed to shift our attitudes so that our minds become pure wellsprings of joy instead of murky pools of problems, anxieties, fleeting pleasures, hopes, and frustrations. The lojong—or mind-training—teachings have been the subject of profound study, contemplation, and commentary by many great masters. Wallace shows us the way to develop our capacity for spiritual awareness through his relatable and practical commentary on the mind-training slogans.
Download or read book The friend and brother or Sympathy in affliction notes of a discourse upon the death of mrs Howes written by Friend and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Suffering and the Beneficent Community written by Erich H. Loewy and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1991-09-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book grounds ethics in the capacity for suffering shared by all sentient beings, and sees the avoidance and amelioration of suffering as the prima facie condition of moral interaction. Loewy sees social contract as originating in the original nurturing of individuals, and selfhood and autonomy as emerging in the embrace of beneficence. Communities thus have an implicit obligation to their members, which necessitates a just distribution of resources.
