Download or read book Enlightening Stories written by Swami Vimohananda and published by Advaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math). This book was released on with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Enlightening Stories’ is a collection of 74 stories culled from the Indian and other religious traditions. Geographically, they range from the jungles of India to the deserts of the Middle East and the hills of Italy; historically, from the Vedic period to the 20th century; culturally, from the Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, and Christian traditions. Wide-ranging and eclectic, they reflect our rich heritage and illustrate the universality of spiritual truth. Compiled by Swami Vimohananda from Bengali title ‘Galpa Malika’ by Swami Chetanananda and other sources and published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math. #AdvaitaAshrama #RKMathBelurMath

Download or read book 100 Great Inspiring Stories written by G. Francis Xavier and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories and anecdotes are the best way to convey a powerful message. Here is a collection of inspirational and motivational stories, which everyone will enjoy reading and you can learn something from each story too. Written in an interactive form every story, presented in this book conveys a special message for the readers, to get inspired to achieve something great and outstanding in life. One of the special features, in the presentation of the stories, is that the ending part of the story is not revealed. The readers have to think for a while and come up with their own answers. The stories adorned in this book deal with a variety of subjects like human relationship, personality development, time and stress management, moral ethics, spiritual values, etc. This book will appeal to preachers, speakers and teachers and readers of all age groups. Just like we need food for our body, we also need food for our spirit that comes as touching and motivational stories, they can give us power and make us feel better. Hope that these stories will help you become inspired! DR. G. FRANCIS XAVIER, a gold medalist with two Masters Degrees, has worked as Lecturer, Associate Professor, Vice-Principal and Principal in various educational institutions in India. He was the Financial Advisor to the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU), Bangkok, Thailand. He has conducted several training programmes on Management Accounting and Financial Analysis in India, USA, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Tanzania. He has authored more than 15 books on a variety of subjects.

Download or read book Jyothirgamaya Enlightening Stories written by Vinod Agrasala and published by Blue Hill Publications. This book was released on 2023-07-21 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of traditional stories related to Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, general spirituality and other profound truths and insights. This book presents a set of gems from our puranic, and philosophical heritage retold in a contemporary way. These stories bring in flashes of wisdom into human minds in a way even the most profound discourses can’t do! ‘Fables have been used by messengers and philosophers since ancient times as a means to effectively impart their views and teachings. The Upanishad stories to our epics serve the same purpose. These tales have a long history of imparting such wisdom into human minds. They transform the profound philosophies into experiences that can lead to realizations. There should not be a doubt whether these are meant for kids or adults. These are for all. It will definitely help children to grow up in the right way, and the adults to preserve and nurture the child within!’ (From the introduction to the book by Award winning Malayalam writer C. Radhakrishnan)

Download or read book Scary Gross and Enlightening Books for Boys Grades 3 12 written by Deborah B. Ford and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-11-19 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a book to help educators promote sure-fire reading pleasers to boy readers in grades 3–12! Scary, Gross, and Enlightening: Books for Boys Grades 3-12 is the helpful new reference handbook for educators looking for just the right books to captivate the imaginations of boys in a way that makes reading fun as well as effective. In chapters than span the full range of categories and genres, Scary, Gross, and Enlightening surveys the latest and greatest titles aimed at boys in the primary and secondary grades, including nonfiction, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, sports, sci-fi and fantasy, humor, history, books that were made into movies, read-aloud titles, and classic works that have stood the test of time. Each chapter suggests a number of appropriate and delightful titles on a specific theme and includes listings of corresponding websites, reproducible lessons, and activities. The book also provides lists of professional titles to support each chapter's theme, as well as research-based strategies for teaching with the suggested books.

Download or read book Don t Worry Be Grumpy written by Ajahn Brahm and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laugh aloud even as you look at life anew with these stories from the bestselling author of Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? In 108 brief stories with titles like "The Bad Elephant," "Girlfriend Power," and "The Happiness License," Ajahn Brahm offers up more timeless wisdom that will speak to people from all walks of life. Drawing from his own experiences, stories shared by his students, and old chestnuts that he delivers with a fresh twist, Ajahn Brahm shows he knows his way around the humorous parable, delighting even as he surprises us with unexpected depth and inspiration.

Download or read book Inspirational Stories for Spiritual Youth written by Bobby A. Boudreau and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of tales that encourage youth to view life through the eyes of spirituality in order to find hope and purpose. Focusing on youth who receive help from angels, spiritual masters and guides, the short stories reveal the continual, life-affirming presence of God in youthful lives. Giving hope and encouragement to young people, "Inspirational Stories For Spiritual Youth," promotes faith and deep thoughts about the purpose of life.

Download or read book Miracles Moments of Grace written by Nancy B. Kennedy and published by ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-person stories told by physicians from all branches of medicine about miracles and healing they've seen.

Download or read book Tales of the Turing Church Hacking religion enlightening science awakening technology written by Giulio Prisco and published by Giulio Prisco. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores intersections of science and religion, spirituality and technology, engineering and science fiction, mind and matter, and outlines a new cosmic, transhumanist religion. Hacking religion, enlightening science, awakening technology.

Download or read book Obit written by Jim Sheeler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like Everything I Really Needed to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten, or Tuesdays with Morrie, Obit is a wise and deeply moving book that illuminates the human condition. For ten years, Jim Sheeler has scoured Colorado looking for subjects whose stories he will tell for the last time. Most are unknowns, but that doesn't mean they're nobodies. Their obituaries are sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking, and chock full of life lessons as taught by the people we all pass on the street every day. And thanks to Sheeler's brilliant and compassionate prose, it's not too late to meet them.

Download or read book Horse Rescue Inspiring stories of second chance horses and the lives they changed written by Joanne Schoenwald and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2014-08-27 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses are powerful beyond their physical measures. Through their unique bond to people, horses have the ability to heal, teach, and change lives. A person might rescue a horse, but so often it ends up being the other way around. And sometimes the deepest transformations come when we least expect them. Meet Sue Spence, who rescued little Larry, a pony that helped her through the stages of breast cancer. There's Rebel Morrow, whose journey to the Athens Olympics with her rescued horse, Groover, is nothing short of miraculous. And there's Michael Williams, in and out of prison for twelve years and finally seeing some light through the Horses for Hope program. These and a dozen other rescuers celebrate the special bonds they've formed, and share what they have learned from their amazing equine companions. 'What brings me joy are the inspiring, goose-bumping, enlightening rescue stories of exhilarating triumph, quiet meditative wisdom, life-changing moments and powerful self-healing.'

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Download or read book God s Graffiti written by Romal J. Tune and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is easy to recognize the characteristics of at-risk youth--especially, if, like Romal Tune, you were one of them. Rev. Tune offers inspiration and motivation by connecting his story with those of at-risk youth in the Bible who discovered God's graffiti written all over their own lives.

Download or read book Burmese Silver Art Masterpieces Illuminating Buddhist Hindu and Mythological Stories of Purpose and Wisdom written by David C. Owens and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burmese master silversmiths produced a magnificent body of work from the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries – the Burmese Silver Age. This aesthetic and functional work is characterized by a unique decorative style and superb technical artistry. Many of the artefacts are embellished with mysterious visual narratives drawn from ancient religious and mythological sources, communicating spiritual beliefs and values that resonate to this day. Burmese silverwork is a distinct and little-known genre of silver art. This book tackles this obscurity by illuminating and describing for the first time 100 Burmese silver artefacts in a stunning photographic gallery. This silverwork – from the Noble Silver Collection – represents some of the rarest and finest quality work from the Burmese Silver Age. The centrepiece gallery of silverwork masterpieces is bookended by two well-illustrated and informative chapters that provide readers with deeper insights into Burmese silverwork: a robust frame of reference chapter summarises the 2,000-year history and cultural tradition of Burmese silverwork; and a chapter following the gallery deciphers the complex and allegorical iconography of the decoration, which gives the reader a deeper appreciation of its religious and cultural meaning and origin. This book captures the great, almost mystical, allure of Burmese silverwork – from the sublime artistry of the decoration, to the extraordinary skill of the silversmith and the profound meaning and importance of the visual narratives. In doing so, Burmese Silver Art takes its place as a definitive reference work for any art historian, collector, expert, student, or general reader interested in this hitherto-overlooked body of noble art.

Download or read book Compelling Stories for English Language Learners written by Janice Bland and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An International Research Society for Children's Literature (IRSCL) Honour Book for 2023 This book is a comprehensive and thorough introduction to children's and young adult literature in English language education. Reading is promoted as central to language education in order to experience perspectives from around the world, and the book demonstrates the many opportunities for teaching with compelling story, encouraging an active and engaged community of second language readers through challenging picturebooks, motivating graphic novels, dynamic plays, enchanting verse novels and compelling young adult fiction. Using many examples of literary texts that are well suited to the primary or secondary classroom, the book focuses on the advantages of deep reading and the vital importance of in-depth learning. In-depth learning is an approach that involves the students as motivated participants, working collaboratively and with empathy while preparing for and confronting the challenges of the 21st century. Illustrating the approach with a Deep Reading Framework based in research and theory, Janice Bland guides the reader to discover and learn how to make use of literary texts in a way that challenges students to become involved in interculturality, creativity and critical literacy. Throughout the book the emphasis is on an approach that puts the reader and language learner in the centre – not a study of literature but a study of how readers learn through compelling story.

Download or read book Little Glimmers of Light written by Elton Rengstorf and published by . This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This Little Light of Mine..." In a small, dark chapel in a remote village in India, missionary Elton Rengstorf wondered how he would conduct a worship service without any electricity-without any light. But as the villagers began to arrive for the evening service, each family carrying a source of light-a small oil lamp, a candle, a Coke bottle filled with kerosene-the glimmers of light they brought with them not only brightened their small chapel, they symbolized a greater light: the revelation of God's love for them. It symbolized their love for each other, and the care and support their fellowship provided them in what was a difficult way of life. By sharing their light with each other, the villagers shared their simple joy and lit up the chapel with bright love and faith. This beautifully written collection of stories about the people, places, and incidents that enlightened the author's travels through life shows us that miracles can happen when we share little glimmers of light and brighten our sometimes difficult and dark path with the light of the world, Jesus, our Savior and Lord.

Download or read book Zen s Chinese Heritage written by Andy Ferguson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen's Chinese Heritage traces twenty-five generations of inlightened Buddhist teachers, supplementing their core teachings with history, biography, and poetry. The result is an intimate and profound human portrait of the enlightened Zen ancients, and an unprecedented look into the depths of the rich cultural heritage. In this new edition with even more valuable material, Ferguson surveys generations of Zen masters, moving chronologically through successive generations of ancestral teachers, supplementing their core teachings with history, biography, and starkly beautiful poetry. In addition to giving the reader the engaging sense of the "family history" of Zen, this uniquely valuable book paints a clear picture of the tradition's evolution as a religious, literary, and historical force.

Download or read book 40 Inspirational True Stories written by Robert Fear and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is full of challenges... ...and overcoming them produces stories that inspire. Motivation awaits. In this anthology, 26 writers share their experiences with the goal of enlightening others. They tell of events that exemplify courage, resourcefulness, and positivity. Learning from other people's lives helps you become more inspired and motivated. What can you learn from viewing life through these writers' eyes? You will love this intriguing collection because the stories range from easy-going to heart-rending and have many joyful moments to brighten your day. Get it now.