Download or read book Serene Compassion written by Denise Lardner Carmody and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1996-04-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism is deeply attractive to many in the West. Its ideals of serenity and compassion seem to supply a dimension of personal spirituality that they don't find in their own traditions. For those raised in the Christian Church, Buddhism can appear to exemplify the best in their own religion--qualities such as peacefulness, simplicity, and reverence for life--while dispensing with rigid doctrines and legalistic morality. Indeed, the number of Christian converts to Buddhism--especially in the United States--has grown exponentially over the years. At the same time, Buddhists and Christians, recognizing the affinities of the two faiths, have increasingly sought to advance an inter-religious dialogue. In Serene Compassion, John and Denise Carmody provide an accessible overview and evaluation of Buddhist thought and practice from a Christian point of view. They find that Buddhism is, in many ways, an ideal complement and companion to Christianity. To show why, the Carmodys focus on Buddhist ideas about holiness--comprising such virtues as purity, devotion, orderliness, compassion, and wholeheartedness--and reveal how they compare to similar values in traditional Christianity. They emphasize the kinship between seekers of holiness in both traditions, and offer a nuanced and sympathetic portrait of meditative practices that bring attention and imagination into the service of spiritual life. At the same time, however, they are frank about matters of doctrinal disagreement, making it clear that some aspects of Buddhist thought are not compatible with a Christian world view. Moving well beyond a simple exposition of Buddhist notions, or a comparison of Christian with Buddhist practice, Serene Compassion concludes that Buddhists and Christians share a basic humanity, and that Buddhism's success at the task of nourishing this humanity has much to teach all Christians. Informative and insightful, it will appeal to readers approaching the dialogue from either side, and to all engaged in the spiritual quest.

Download or read book Serene Wellness written by Healer Naseem Mariam and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Mankind moved from Industrial Age to Information Age, a host of gadgets became essential to our daily life. We worked longer hours to make more money. Our focus was on financial wealth above all else. In recent years, we have started to realize that we have lost many important items like health, leisure, relationships and spiritual connectivity. Now as we enter the Health & Wellness Age we feel “something” is missing: what is it and where are the missing pieces? How do we get THAT balance back in our lives which is crucial to our current well-being, our serenity and our long-term wellness? Naseem Mariam, with over three decades of working, counseling and healing, shares with You 7 Areas you could work on, a quick quiz, and tools to move towards beautiful symphony and balance in the 7 areas. Everyone’s priorities, economic and life situation is unique so take the Serene Wellness Quotient (SWQ) Quiz to evaluate your current status with respect to the 7 Areas. Allow this book to guide YOU (and your near & dear ones) with logical, scientific reasons and excellent tools so that together we can trigger your thoughts, fire your mind and touch your heart. You will then find it easy to create the Serenity and Wellness, the Prosperity and Peace you, your family and the society deserves. Come let us move beyond mere wealth accumulation to Serene Wellness by setting our individual priorities and balancing ALL 7 Areas.

Download or read book Lightly written by Francine Jay and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the best-selling The Joy of Less, a handbook for mindful minimalism that provides a philosophy and instructions to lighten up every aspect of our lives--in just 5 or 10 minutes a day.

Download or read book Trauma and Grace written by Serene Jones and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This substantive collection of essays by Serene Jones explores recent works in the field of trauma studies. Central to its overall theme is an investigation of the myriad ways both individual and collective violence affect one's capacity to remember, to act, and to love; how violence can challenge theological understandings of grace; and even how the traumatic experience of Jesus' death is remembered. Of particular interest is Jones's focus on the long-term effects of collective violence on abuse survivors, war veterans, and marginalized populations, and the discrete ways in which grace and redemption might be exhibited in each context. At the heart of each essay are two deeply interrelated faith-claims that are central to Jones's understanding of Christian theology: first, we live in a world profoundly broken by violence; second, God loves this world and desires that suffering be met by words of hope, of love, and of grace. This truly cutting-edge book is the first trauma study to directly take into account theological issues.

Download or read book Magic Of Serene And Wild written by Dipika Singha and published by Rosewood Publication. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Magic Of Serene And Wild" is an Anthology hoping to raise consciousness among people about the breath-taking beauty and serenity of the Nature, appreciating and admiring it's grace. World is so beautiful that sometimes it's hard for us to believe that we really exist within. Its beauty can have a profound effect upon us and can be gateways from the outer world to the inner. So, cherish it's beauty and do it no harm, not because it's your duty but you're a part and parcel of it and you owe gratitude, beyond imagination.

Download or read book Make your dailylife serene written by Satya and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In everything you can play at everything you can smile for everything you can sing live everything with enthusiasm: so, everything can change...

Download or read book Serene Urbanism written by Phillip James Tabb and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serenity is becoming alarmingly absent from our daily existence, especially within the urban context. Time is dense and space is tumultuous. The idea of the serene has gained currency in postmodern discussions, and when combined with urbanism conjures questions, even contradictions, as the two ideas seem improbable yet their correspondence seems so inherently desirable. Integrated, these two constructs present design challenges as they manifest in differing ways across the rural–urban transect. In response, Part I of this book establishes the theoretical framework through different contemporary perspectives, and concludes with a clear explanation of a theory of serene urbanism. The positive characteristics of urbanism and beneficial qualities of the serene are explored and related to sustainability, biophilia, placemaking and environmental design. Both principles and examples are presented as compelling portraits for the proposal of these new urban landscapes. Part II of the work is an in-depth exploration and analysis of serene urban ideas related to the intentional community being created outside of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. "Serenbe" is the name given to this place to commemorate the value and nuance between the serene and urban.

Download or read book The Art of Mindfulness Serene and Tranquil Coloring written by Lark Crafts and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ART OF MINDFULNESS: A powerful way to focus on the here and now . . . and create something beautiful, too. Mindfulness is the word of the moment. But how can we reach this deeper state of calm? Enjoy serentiy and tranquility now through the act of coloring in an array of soothing patterns. Put your own brilliant touch on designs filled with flocks on butterflies, lush leaves, and mandalike figures. Each one is beautiful--and peace-giving.

Download or read book The Serene Invasion written by Eric Brown and published by Solaris. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2025, the Serene arrive from Delta Pavonis V, and change mankind’s destiny forever. The gentle aliens bring peace to an ailing world – a world riven by war, terrorism and poverty, by rising conflicts over natural resources – and offer an end to need and violence. But not everyone supports the seemingly benign invasion. There are those who benefit from conflict, who cherish chaos, and they will stop at nothing to bring back the old days. When Sally Walsh is kidnapped by terrorists and threatened with death, it seems that only a miracle can save her life. Geoff Allen, photo-journalist, is contacted by the Serene and offered the opportunity to work with the aliens in their mission. For Sally, Geoff, and billions of other citizens of Earth, nothing will ever be the same again...

Download or read book The Queen Machine written by Serene Singh and published by 1000 Hummingbirds Press. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the Queen Machine, friends Amrita, Michaela, and Brooke learn that their unique purpose can only come when they decide to love themselves, not despite their differences but in spite of them. The road to self-confidence is different for each of us and changes throughout our lives. This book provides tools, such as the Queen Quiz, and resources for families and educators to help children cultivate lasting self-esteem. Developed with the help of educators, counselors, and leaders from across the globe, The Queen Machine aims to empower children --- in the classroom, on the playground, and at home --- with tools to build confidence and develop self-empathy. It's your time to try your luck with The Queen Machine. Go ahead... we are ready for this journey with you!

Download or read book Evenings on the Thames or Serene hours and what they require written by Kenelm Henry Digby and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Murder Most Serene written by Gabrielle Wittkop and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last days of the Venetian Republic, the successive wives of Count Alvise Lanzi suffer mysterious, agonizing deaths. Murder Most Serene offers a cruel portrait of a beautiful but corrupt city-state and its equally extravagant and corrupt inhabitants. Redolent of darkness, death, poison and transgression, it is also an over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek Venetian romp. Rich in historical detail and bursting with bejeweled putrescence, Gabrielle Wittkop's chilling memento mori eschews the murder mystery in which it is garbed for a scintillating depiction of physical, moral, societal and institutional corruption, in which the author plays the role of puppeteer--"present, masked as convention dictates, while in a Venice on the brink of downfall, women gorged with venom burst like wineskins." Self-styled heir to the Marquis de Sade, Gabrielle Wittkop (1920-2002) was a French author who wrote a remarkable series of novels and travelogues, all laced with sardonic humor and dark sexuality, with recurrent themes of death, disease and decrepitude. After meeting Justus Wittkop, a German deserter, in Paris under the Occupation, she hid him from the Nazis and then married him after the war, in what she described as an "intellectual alliance," given he was homosexual. He would commit suicide in 1986, with her approval, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's. Her first novel, The Necrophiliac, appeared in 1972, but a number of her books have only been made available since her own suicide in 2002, after she was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Download or read book Fantasia Anti Stress Adult Coloring Book written by Nicholas F. Chandrawienata and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This adult coloring book is the perfect way to relax, de-stress, and express your creativity. With 60 beautiful designs to choose from, you'll find hours of enjoyment in this book. You'll for sure find something to love in this book.

Download or read book Serene Little Village Coloring Book written by Julia Rivers and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory Price - Only Today! Julia Rivers presents: Go with this Coloring Book on a fantastic journey and discover: ♦ 32 very detailed designs ♦ Detailed and beautiful illustrations ♦ A large print (8.5 x 11) ♦ One-sided printed pages with black-backed pages to reduce bleed-through ♦ Hours of Inspiration, Meditation and Fun ♦ Join us on Facebook and share your artwork with fans from all over the world! Many of our extraordinary coloring books are also very popular with children! Don't hesitate and order your own Julia Rivers' Coloring Book. You'll love it!

Download or read book Serenely written by Naomie Malekera and published by Book Venture Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serenely; The Healing VL. 1 is a poetic collective made of four chapters that explore the essence of internal healing. Acceptance is the first step that introduces the great challenges of facing trauma. Thus, the importance of accepting pain. Grief, is a more complex collection of reasons behind the importance of being vulnerable. It subjects pain to be a deep part of strength and provides quality to vulnerability. Recovery explores necessary steps that follow grievance of a certain pain. It’s a demonstration of forgiveness to whatever’s harmed the individual but also a translation of self-forgiveness as part of making ease with being a participant of the trauma. The last chapter entitled Restart, is a composition of a clean slate. Healing from anything consists of not limiting yourself from completely disassociating with a genre of people or things that caused your certain trauma. Serenely; The Healing VL. 1 is not a guarantee to immunity of pain but rather a matter of having control over the pain. You aren’t to be consumed by what pains you, let your pain be consumed by you instead.

Download or read book Serene Patriot a Life of George Wythe written by William Clarkin and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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