Download or read book How to Grow a Lotus Blossom Reflections written by Rev. Koshin Schomberg and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-23 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett was one of the first Western women to train in a Soto Zen monastery in Japan and be recognized a Zen master (Roshi). In Book I of this collection Rev. Koshin reflects on the teachings embodied in "How to Grow a Lotus Blossom," a spiritual memoir by Rev. Master Jiyu, and how they relate to our own Buddhist practice. In Book II, he relates how these universal teachings uniquely manifest for each trainee by relating his own experience of them. Book III 's essays explore further aspects of the deeper training in meditation and the Buddhist Precepts. Book IV uses poetic forms to express the teachings in unique and beautiful ways.
Download or read book How to Grow a Lotus Blossom written by Jiyu Kennett and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marvelous Reflections written by Cecelia Page and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MARVELOUS REFLECTIONS is an exciting, stimulating book of 75 short stories and articles. This interesting book is about adventure topics, scientific issues, human interest stories, political issues, philosophical topics, nature topics and more. SCIENTIFIC TOPICS are Useful Inventions, Magnetism, Ocean Currents, Organs In The Body, Solid Objects, Liquids and Gases, Use of Batteries, Phenomenal Results and Extinction of Dinosaurs.HUMAN INTEREST topics are Faith and Hope, Charities, Compatibility In Marriage, Losing Your Memory, The Secret Place, The Glass Menagerie, Uncertainties, the Pearl Necklace, Imagine If..., Being Admired And Appreciated, Personal Feelings, The Missing Link, Our Favorite Restaurants, A True Story About My Mother, About Audrey Hepburn, Party At The Beach, My Favorite Movies, Why Actors And Actresses Succeed, The Air Balloon, The Vacation, Living On a Raft, Middle Age Challenges, The Oldest Person, My Best Friend, Making Excuses, Memories, Around And Around We Go and Wanting Things. NATURE TOPICS are Water Lilies And Lotus Flowers, Caged Birds, Aquariums, Desert Experiences, Farmers Market, Moths, Butterflies and Fireflies and Marvels. PHILOSOPHICAL TOPICS are Faith and Hope, Godly Deeds, Death and Rebirth, Memorable Awareness, Victories and Defeats, Attachment to Results, Middle Age Challenges, Beauty And Truth, Missionary Service and Brotherhood and Sisterhood. POLITICAL ISSUES are Women's Rights, Taking Action, The White House In Washington D.C. and The Peace Corps Yesterday and Today. OTHER TOPICS are Rare Books, Playing String Instruments, Monitoring, Numbers, Big Cities, Mathematics In Daily Life, Spelling Correctly, The County Fair, Wood Carvings, Listening to Music, Timely Events, Paper Dolls, The Ballet, Interesting Times, Underwater Cities, The Time Machine, Beginnings and Endings, Random Occurrences and Explorations and Settlements.
Download or read book Serene Reflection Meditation written by Rev. Master P.T.N.H. Jiyu-Kennett and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditation is "the gateway to repose and joy." It is the heart of our Buddhist practice. Through meditation we open to our True Nature, the Unborn Buddha Nature and to the source of our suffering. This introduction to Serene Reflection (Soto Zen) meditation is presented in a simple, practical and thorough manner with articles on the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of this type of meditation. The Buddha taught that there is suffering or unsatisfactoriness and that there is a way to find the cessation of or liberation from suffering. Articles include teachings on how to bring the Buddha's Teaching into all aspects of our lives and how we can live in harmony with ourselves and all living beings. The articles in this book were written by male and female Buddhist monks and lay trainees within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives."
Download or read book A Lotus Grows In The Mud written by Goldie Hawn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER In A Lotus Grows in the Mud, Goldie Hawn takes us on an inspiring odyssey and, with her trademark effervescent humour, reveals the lessons she's learned and the wisdom she's gained along the way. This is Goldie's chance to talk about everything from anger and fear, to love, compassion, friendship, and the many challenges she's faced in her career. First recalling her early days as the little girl from suburbia who longed to be a ballerina but felt like an ugly duckling, Goldie then takes us on a whirlwind tour through her go-go dancing years in 1960s New York, her phenomenal success on TV's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in, Hollywood stardom and her extraordinary experiences in films such as the Oscar-winning Cactus Flower, Swing Shift, and Private Benjamin. She also speaks about her relationship with her family - partner Kurt Russell, her children Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson and Wyatt Russell, and her stepson Boston. Written with compassion and integrity, A Lotus Grows in the Mud is an insightful and inspiring look back at a life well lived by a woman well loved.
Download or read book Reflections in the Mirror written by Luis A. Santamaría and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2019-11-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if fate made you see what your life was really like? Do you really know what you have right in front of your eyes? And do you really appreciate it? Daniel Santos is a young man who does nothing more than see the negative side of things. He constantly rebuffs any type of support or affection, be it from his family, friends or even the gorgeous Sofia, a girl who will do anything to get his attention. Everything changes when a strange accident triggers a profound change in him that will help him discover the secrets to happiness, but not without a high price. REFLECTIONS IN THE MIRROR is a fresh novel that uncovers the key to everyday life from a different point of view. Romances, tragedies and overcoming personal battles weave together little by little in a sequence of mysterious events that end up giving the reader a lesson that will be hard to forget. Don’t be afraid if you see a piece of paper slip under your door while you’re reading. It could be that the story of your life is about to begin.
Download or read book The Lotus Seed written by Sherry Garland and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1997 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Vietnamese family is forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war.
Download or read book Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformation written by Debra M. Kawahara and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding multicultural feminist perspectives is vital for clinicians working to effectively help women in therapy. Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformation: Asian American Women in Therapy provides therapists with valuable insight and research into the identities of Asian and Asian American women, all toward the crucial goal of being more effective when providing therapeutic help. In-depth explorations into the women’s personal experiences and psychological issues provide an empowering multicultural feminist viewpoint that challenges assumptions and stereotypes about their identities while presenting innovative therapeutic approaches. Identity is made up from several factors, such as worldview, beliefs, values, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, and religious orientation. Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformation: Asian American Women in Therapy explores how these common factors impact psychotherapy approaches for women of Asian American backgrounds. This unique text presents the current research, what the data mean for adjusting clinical strategies, and personal accounts from Asian and Asian American women. Each chapter is extensively referenced. Topics in Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformation: Asian American Women in Therapy include: breaking free of the passive, subservient stereotypes defining gender identity cultural and identity issues emotional parity negotiations in Chinese immigrant women’s marital relationships suicide as a means of agency rather than simply a cry for help the use of feminist and multicultural principles with survivors of domestic violence research on Asian American lesbians’ health integrating multiculturalism and feminism in the treatment of eating disorders innovative therapeutic approach based on Hindu understandings of Shakti approaches to work on body image and eating disorders group counseling with Asian American women training multicultural feminist therapy practitioners Feminist Reflections on Growth and Transformation: Asian American Women in Therapy is an insightful exploration of the culturally sensitive knowledge and skills clinicians need to work more effectively with female clients of Asian ancestry. This stimulating work is important reading for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and others in the mental health and social work fields.
Download or read book written by 朱自清著 and published by BEIJING BOOK CO. INC.. This book was released on 2021-11-06 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 中国古代一位影响不小的哲学家——庄子，他好像整天是在山野里散步，观看着鹏鸟、小虫、蝴蝶、游鱼，又在人间世里凝视一些奇形怪状的人：驼背、跛脚、四肢不全、心灵不正常的人，很像意大利文艺复兴时大天才达·芬奇在米兰街头散步时速写下来的一些“戏画”，现在竟成为“画院的奇葩”。
Download or read book The Lotus Flower written by Shamim Razaq and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Flower is a collection of poetry about healing; mother nature; love; relationships; spirituality; religion; depression amongst many other subjects. The Lotus Flower stays close to mother nature throughout. The poems were written in order to heal from mental health illness and gain a new life of spirituality and wisdom. The poetry depicts life in its minute form and brings small things to life. The poetry is written from a feminist point of view covering many areas of femininity and mother nature. Beginning with the poem 'My Brand New Book,' shows my second chance in life of writing and living, still staying natural to my environment and my experiences. As the poems develop and come out of their shell I write about depresssion and relationships, asking the question: Who am I ? continuously. The title is inspired from the poem 'About Ancestor Voices' and it was after this poem my poetry was growing into another dimension, especially the lines: ' The lakes are laid with the Lotus, As they have fought from the depths of waters', Carrying hope, light and purity in their shield like petals.'The poetry develops into 'My World' and 'A Poetess Grows' showing the development in the poetry reflecting life. As it develops I express the importance of childhood and religion. As identity in finding life back is explored I return to religion and back to nature. After writing 'The Phoenix' the poetry expresses love and resurrection and how much we can learn from mother nature.
Download or read book and still the Lotus Flower Blooms written by Phoebe Garnsworthy and published by Phoebe Garnsworthy. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every challenge, every heartache every pain is pushing you forward along the journey of your destiny. With each battle won against your own mind you are growing strength and freedom, you are aligning with the pathway of your Higher Self. And as you step bravely toward this pure version of yourself, you will become more confident, more empowered, and more at peace as you harness the magic of the Universe that surrounds you and nurture the love and passion of your eternal soul within. This spiritual poetry book explores the hardships we face throughout our life that provide us with the tools we need in order to survive. Like the lotus flower who grows through mud yet rises everyday to greet the sunshine without a slither of darkness upon its petals, you will too, move through your life with grace, resilience and beauty. And still, the Lotus Flower Blooms.
introduction.Every day we are submerged in the unknown and the only anchor in our day is our intuition, the belief that our Higher Self is guiding us on our path. We hold safety in this knowing. For here we can receive undeniable strength and unshakable confidence to pursue our dreams. But even though we hold our self-love close, there are moments of weaknesses, there are circumstances that break us down. We need to remember that this is all part of the process, our life is forever an inner journey of evolution. We are always being given an invitation to lean into the madness and grow our inner strength.We are like the lotus flower, and the hardships in our life reflect the mud amidst the water. The lotus flower will always emerge through the mud to rise and honor the sun, pure and perfect with not a scratch of dirt on its petals. And this is how we must look at our life - with a great sense of knowing that we, too, will rise. Even though we endure difficult times, these experiences only assist in our journey of personal growth. And so despite the mud that could potentially taint our soul, despite the opposing challenges that can cause great suffering, despite the power of our own mind sometimes tricking us down into misery. We will rise again as the beautiful and pure loving light energy that we are.And still, the lotus flower blooms.
I see you
You. Beautiful, delicate, graceful you.Stop hiding your gifts to the world.Stop thinking that life is going against you.Don't you know how divinely guided you are?How this world is happening for you, not to you?That everything happens for a reason?Yes, it's hard to know why, and it's hard to continue having patience.But stay strong, stay balanced, and level headed.because everything that you want is coming.And all the beauty in the world will be yours, when the alignment is right.
Download or read book Night Road written by Kristin Hannah and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Kristin Hannah, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit novels Firefly Lane, The Nightingale, and The Four Winds comes a novel about how one reckless night destroys the lives of three teenagers and their families. For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children's needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach, are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close-knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia's best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable. Jude does everything to keep her kids out of harm's way. But senior year of high school tests them all. It's a dangerous, explosive season of drinking, driving, parties, and kids who want to let loose. And then on a hot summer's night, one bad decision is made. In the blink of an eye, the Farraday family will be torn apart and Lexi will lose everything. In the years that follow, each must face the consequences of that single night and find a way to forget...or the courage to forgive. Vivid, universal, and emotionally complex, Night Road raises profound questions about motherhood, identity, love, and forgiveness. It is a luminous, heartbreaking novel that captures both the exquisite pain of loss and the stunning power of hope. This is Kristin Hannah at her very best, telling an unforgettable story about the longing for family, the resilience of the human heart, and the courage it takes to forgive the people we love. "You cannot read Night Road and not be affected by the story and the characters. The total impact of the book will stay with you for days to come after it is finished." —The Huffington Post
Download or read book Scribner s Monthly an Illustrated Magazine for the People written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Krishna s Whisper 18 Meditations for a Life of Purpose and Prosperity written by Sharath A Haridasan and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Krishna's Whisper: 18 Meditations for a Life of Purpose and Prosperity" by Sharath A Haridasan is more than just a book; it's a spiritual odyssey into the eternal teachings of Lord Krishna. Spread across five pillars of life—from faith and love to leadership, wellness, and triumph over challenges—this work offers 18 insightful meditations for enlightenment and self-discovery. Written poetically, Sharath invites readers to delve deep into topics like genuine leadership, the nuances of love, and strategies to conquer fears. Designed for both novices and seasoned meditators, it provides clear guidance and meaningful symbolism. "Krishna's Whisper" isn't just about reading—it's about transformation and reviving ancient wisdom in today's world. It's an essential guide for those craving growth, resilience, and a deeper spiritual connection. Let Krishna's timeless voice be the melody to which your life sways.
Download or read book Mud Around My Lotus Roots written by Robert H Stucky and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in the segregated south, my life's story traces seven decades of self-discovery, social awakening and personal liberation- through the Civil Rights Movement, The Vietnam War, the Sexual Revolution, the advent of Asian spirituality in America, life in Franco's Spain and Indhira Gandhi's India, and multiple career: as sculptor, teacher, writer, interpreter, clergyman, and advocate for cultural competence and multi-cultural understanding.The book attempts to reveal how the distinct and seemingly disparate threads of my life experience- sex, love, relationships, language, art, music, spirituality, career, and travel- are all integrally interwoven. Consequently, I have accepted that to do so honestly requires a willingness to be vulnerable on my part, and to articulate intimate and sometimes painful or embarrassing experiences that are seldom topics of open conversation. I do so not to be provocative, and certainly not to lay blame on anyone for their role in my experience, but only to report what I experienced, how I experienced it at the time, and how I understand it now, in the hopes it will encourage others in facing and embracing their own histories, heal any wounds they may be carrying from them, celebrate their triumphs, and truly flourish.
Download or read book Risen Motherhood Deluxe Edition written by Emily Jensen and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS HIGHLY GIFTABLE DELUXE EDITION OF THE BESTSELLER INCLUDES THREE ALL-NEW CHAPTERS Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood.
Download or read book The Century written by and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
