Download or read book The Eternal Quest for Immortality written by John Evans and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Eternal Quest for Immortality" includes an investigation into all aspects of immortality, plus a look at the lives of some people who have experienced glimpses of it.
Download or read book Immortality written by Stephen Cave and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a cloud-capped peak where gods and immortals while away their infinite days, and since the dawn of humanity everyone - whether they know it or not - has been trying to climb that mountain. But there are only four paths up its treacherous slope. Throughout history, people have wagered everything on their choice and fought wars against those who've decided differently. Each of these four paths - simply staying alive indefinitely, through magic or medicine; being resurrected; persisting as a soul; or living on through one's legacy - is revealed to us by a historical figure who serves as our guide. It is through these diverse individuals - such as the Egyptian queen Nefertiti; vitamin-obsessed Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling; author Mary Shelley; and Alexander the Great - that we come to understand how many of civilisation's greatest achievements have been born of our need to see our essence endure. As optimistic about the human condition as it is insightful, Immortality takes the reader on an eye-opening journey from the beginnings of civilisation to the present day. Bringing together history and philosophy, this fascinating book both enlightens and entertains, investigating whether it just might be possible to live forever, and whether that's something we should actually aspire to. But its most powerful and arresting argument is this - that it is our very preoccupation with defying mortality that has made our civilisation what it is.
Download or read book The Siddha Quest for Immortality written by Kamil Zvelebil and published by Mandrake of Oxford. This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In South India there is a society where priests and lay people claim supernatural powers. Where a sophisticated medical system underlies a quest for physical longevity and psychic immortality and where arcane and sexual rituals take place that are far removed from the Brahmanic tradition of the rest of India. That society is the Tamil Siddhas. Here expert Kamil Zvelebil offers a vivid picture of these people: religious beliefs, magical rites, alchemical practices, complex system of medicine, and inspired tradition of poetry. Topics covered include: On Siddhas medicine; The ideological basis of Siddhas quest of immortality; Basic tenets of Siddhas medicine; Diseases and their cure; Yoga in Siddhas tradition; Daily regime; Siddhas alchemy; Rejuvenation, longevity, and 'immortality'; Doctrines and traditions of the Siddhas; Tantrik Siddhas and Siddhas attitudes to sex; Siddhas poetry and other texts.
Download or read book Immortality written by Stephen Cave and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could live forever, would you want to? Both a fascinating look at the history of our strive for immortality and an investigation into whether living forever is really all it’s cracked up to be. A fascinating work of popular philosophy and history that both enlightens and entertains, Stephen Cave investigates whether it just might be possible to live forever and whether we should want to. He also makes a powerful argument that it’s our very preoccupation with defying mortality that drives civilization. Central to this book is the metaphor of a mountaintop where one can find the Immortals. Since the dawn of humanity, everyone – whether they know it or not—has been trying to climb that mountain. But there are only four paths up its treacherous slope, and there have only ever been four paths. Throughout history, people have wagered everything on their choice of the correct path, and fought wars against those who’ve chosen differently. In drawing back the curtain on what compels humans to “keep on keeping on,” Cave engages the reader in a number of mind-bending thought experiments. He teases out the implications of each immortality gambit, asking, for example, how long a person would live if they did manage to acquire a perfectly disease-free body. Or what would happen if a super-being tried to round up the atomic constituents of all who’ve died in order to resurrect them. Or what our loved ones would really be doing in heaven if it does exist. We’re confronted with a series of brain-rattling questions: What would happen if tomorrow humanity discovered that there is no life but this one? Would people continue to please their boss, vie for the title of Year’s Best Salesman? Would three-hundred-year projects still get started? If the four paths up the Mount of the Immortals lead nowhere—if there is no getting up to the summit—is there still reason to live? And can civilization survive? Immortality is a deeply satisfying book, as optimistic about the human condition as it is insightful about the true arc of history.
Download or read book The Quest for Immortality written by Erik Hornung and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume accompanies an exhibition of the same name, which includes artefacts from nearly 2000 years before the Christian era. Objects such as coffins, tombs, masks, jewellery, papyri, sarcophagi and monumental and small-scale sculpture reveal the reverence and awe with which the Egyptians considered the mystery of death. The essays in this book explore Egyptian art history, customs and worship, with specific focus on the Amduat, a book devoted to the pharaoh's 12-hour journey to the afterlife. Additional writings detail the background of the collection and focus upon the role of art in ancient Egypt."--Amazon.
Download or read book The Book of Immortality written by Adam Gollner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of one of the most universal human obsessions charts the rise of longevity science from its alchemical beginnings to modern-day genetic interventions and enters the world of those whose lives are shaped by a belief in immortality.
Download or read book Sanathana Dharma The Eternal Quest for Truth written by Sreeramana Aithal and published by Srinivas Publication, Mangalore. This book was released on 2024-03-20 with total page 1450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sanathana Dharma: The Eternal Quest for Truth A systematic Informative book on fundamentals of Sanathana Dharma (Hinduism) compiled as per requirement of the modern Society Chapter 1: Introduction to Sanathana Dharma Chapter 2: The Concept of Atman and Brahman Chapter 3: The Paths of Yoga Chapter 4: The Four Pillars of Sanathana Dharma Chapter 5: The Role of Scriptures Chapter 6: The Concept of Time and Creation Chapter 7: The Guru-Disciple Tradition Chapter 8: The Practice of Meditation and Contemplation Chapter 9: The Concept of Maya and Illusion Chapter 10: The Science of Karma and Reincarnation Chapter 11: The Importance of Ethics and Morality Chapter 12: The Eternal Quest Continues Chapter 13: Duality in Spirituality and Dvita Philosophy to Embrace the Eternal Wisdom Chapter 14: Athman and Quantum Physics for Connecting Science and Spirituality The vibrant structure of this book with 14 Chapters and 41 Sessions focuses on the multifaceted aspects of Sanathana Dharma, offering insights into its fundamental, philosophical, spiritual, and eternal perspectives, and how they can be applied to address the challenges of human beings. This book complements our other open book “Sanathana Dharma: Navigating Modernity with Ancient Wisdom”.
Download or read book A History of Man s Quest for Immortality written by Mark A. McGee and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the author, people were born to live, not die. Death is unnatural. He asks if people are born to live, why do they die? How can they cheat death and live forever?
Download or read book Immortality written by Robin Sacredfire and published by 22 Lions. This book was released on with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Secret Paradigm to Achieve Immortality and Spiritual Rehabilitation in "Immortality: The Key to Eternal Life" Are you fascinated by the idea of living forever? Have you ever wondered if there is a way to achieve immortality? Look no further! "Immortality: The Key to Eternal Life" unveils the hidden truths about immortality and presents a revolutionary approach to attaining everlasting life. Throughout history, humanity has pursued various means of achieving immortality. From ancient rituals to modern-day manipulation of public opinion, the quest for eternal youth has driven us to extreme measures. But true immortality lies not in external sources, but within ourselves. In this thought-provoking book, we delve into the realm of the spirit and explore its infinite nature. The spirit, the true immortal element within us, transcends time, inhabiting different realities and experiencing countless lives. It assumes different roles - the master and the disciple, the king and the slave, the lover and the hated - all to gain a deeper understanding of self and discard the ego. Embracing the immortality of the spirit is the ultimate goal of this book. Through insightful guidance and profound teachings, you will gain a new perspective on life and death. You will come to realize that your spirit is on an eternal journey of expansion and self-discovery. Key Features of "Immortality: The Key to Eternal Life": - Unveils the secret paradigm to achieving immortality and spiritual rehabilitation - Explores the immortal nature of the human spirit and its journey through time - Provides transformative teachings to help you gain a clear perspective of self - Addresses the limitations of external sources and emphasizes the power within - Challenges traditional beliefs and offers a revolutionary approach to immortality This book is a must-read for those who seek a deeper understanding of their existence, who yearn for immortality beyond physical boundaries. It is for individuals on a spiritual path, eager to explore the hidden truths of life and gain a profound sense of self. Whether you are a seeker of ultimate truth or simply curious about the mysteries of immortality, "Immortality: The Key to Eternal Life" will captivate and enlighten you. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a transformative journey towards eternal life. Awaken the immortal spirit within you and experience life in a new, profound way. Buy "Immortality: The Key to Eternal Life" today and discover the secret to everlasting existence.
Download or read book Juliet Immortal written by Stacey Jay and published by Ember. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver and Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush will relish this intense paranormal love story featuring Romeo and Juliet, literary history's most tragic couple, who meet again, not as true lovers, but truly as enemies. The most tragic love story in history . . . Juliet Capulet didn't take her own life. She was murdered by the person she trusted most, her new husband, Romeo Montague, a sacrifice made to ensure his own immortality. But what Romeo didn't anticipate was that Juliet would be granted eternity, as well, and would become an agent for the Ambassadors of Light. For 700 years, she's fought Romeo for the souls of true lovers, struggling to preserve romantic love and the lives of the innocent. Until the day she meets someone she's forbidden to love, and Romeo, oh Romeo, will do everything in his power to destroy that love. "These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume." —Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Download or read book Immortality written by Stephen Cave and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging, character-driven look at man's search for immortality throughout history and its role in driving civilization, which argues that at the heart of every human endeavor, from science and medicine to religion and art, is a powerful desire to beat death.
Download or read book Journey to Infinity written by Dr Jilesh and published by Dr. Jilesh. This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to embark on a captivating odyssey that delves into the timeless quest for eternal life? Join us on an extraordinary journey through the ages, as we unlock the enigmatic secrets of immortality in "Journey to Infinity: The Quest for Eternal Life and the Secrets of Immortality." In this thought-provoking and enlightening exploration, we unravel the mysteries that have captivated humanity for centuries. From ancient mythologies and religious beliefs to cutting-edge scientific advancements, this book leaves no stone unturned in its quest to reveal the elusive nature of eternal existence. Unveil the tales of gods and mythical elixirs that promise eternal youth and vitality. Engage in profound philosophical debates that challenge conventional notions of mortality. Discover the groundbreaking breakthroughs in genetic engineering and regenerative medicine that offer glimpses of a future where biological immortality may become a reality. But this journey extends beyond the realm of science and reason. Enter the mystical paths of Eastern philosophies such as Taoism, Yoga, and Buddhism, and uncover the wisdom they hold on transcending the boundaries of life and death. Explore the realms of Western esotericism and the quest for spiritual immortality, where ancient teachings and hidden knowledge intertwine. As we traverse the pages of literary classics and contemporary novels, we witness the immortal figures and characters who have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Discover how these immortal beings navigate love, loss, and the burden of eternal existence, reflecting upon the profound implications of their timeless journey. "Journey to Infinity: The Quest for Eternal Life and the Secrets of Immortality" invites you to contemplate the ethical dilemmas surrounding immortality, considering the impact on population, resources, and the very essence of our humanity. Delve into the intersection of technology and spirituality, exploring the rise of artificial intelligence, mind uploading, and the pursuit of suspended animation. This book ignites a deep exploration of the human experience, unraveling the enigmatic nature of existence itself. It invites you to ponder the meaning of life and the eternal yearning that resides within us all. Written with meticulous research and a captivating narrative, "Journey to Infinity" is a must-read for those who seek to unlock the secrets of immortality and embrace the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our mortal limitations. Dare to embark on this extraordinary voyage of discovery and reflection.
Download or read book Gilgamesh Immortal written by Brian Godawa and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ancient Epic of Gilgamesh Brought to Life Gilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition is a version of the original novel Gilgamesh Immortal edited to be appropriate for ages 13 and above, Grades 8 and above. It is the third book in the series, Chronicles of the Nephilim For Young Adults.The epic Journey of the great Mesopotamian King Gilgamesh who sought eternal life after Noah's Flood.In the primal age after the Great Flood, the sons of Noah fill the earth. But God has given man over to his wickedness. One giant warrior king named Gilgamesh sets out on an epic journey to seek eternal life in a world filled with death. Accompanied by his only friend, the wild-man Enkidu, his quest takes them from a giant's forest, to the mountain of the gods, to the Path of the Sun in the Underworld, and ultimately to a distant magical island to find the one man granted divine favor during the flood: Noah.And the secret Gilgamesh discovers will change history forever. Biblical Fantasy Based on History and Ancient MythologyGilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition is written in the spirit of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with a fresh perspective, making it come alive in a new way, while staying true to the original spirit of the Bible story.
Download or read book The Immortality Key written by Brian C. Muraresku and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER As seen on The Joe Rogan Experience! A groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics have played in the origins of Western civilization, and the real-life quest for the Holy Grail that could shake the Church to its foundations. The most influential religious historian of the 20th century, Huston Smith, once referred to it as the "best-kept secret" in history. Did the Ancient Greeks use drugs to find God? And did the earliest Christians inherit the same, secret tradition? A profound knowledge of visionary plants, herbs and fungi passed from one generation to the next, ever since the Stone Age? There is zero archaeological evidence for the original Eucharist – the sacred wine said to guarantee life after death for those who drink the blood of Jesus. The Holy Grail and its miraculous contents have never been found. In the absence of any hard data, whatever happened at the Last Supper remains an article of faith for today’s 2.5 billion Christians. In an unprecedented search for answers, The Immortality Key examines the archaic roots of the ritual that is performed every Sunday for nearly one third of the planet. Religion and science converge to paint a radical picture of Christianity’s founding event. And after centuries of debate, to solve history’s greatest puzzle. Before the birth of Jesus, the Ancient Greeks found salvation in their own sacraments. Sacred beverages were routinely consumed as part of the so-called Ancient Mysteries – elaborate rites that led initiates to the brink of death. The best and brightest from Athens and Rome flocked to the spiritual capital of Eleusis, where a holy beer unleashed heavenly visions for two thousand years. Others drank the holy wine of Dionysus to become one with the god. In the 1970s, renegade scholars claimed this beer and wine – the original sacraments of Western civilization – were spiked with mind-altering drugs. In recent years, vindication for the disgraced theory has been quietly mounting in the laboratory. The constantly advancing fields of archaeobotany and archaeochemistry have hinted at the enduring use of hallucinogenic drinks in antiquity. And with a single dose of psilocybin, the psychopharmacologists at Johns Hopkins and NYU are now turning self-proclaimed atheists into instant believers. But the smoking gun remains elusive. If these sacraments survived for thousands of years in our remote prehistory, from the Stone Age to the Ancient Greeks, did they also survive into the age of Jesus? Was the Eucharist of the earliest Christians, in fact, a psychedelic Eucharist? With an unquenchable thirst for evidence, Muraresku takes the reader on his twelve-year global hunt for proof. He tours the ruins of Greece with its government archaeologists. He gains access to the hidden collections of the Louvre to show the continuity from pagan to Christian wine. He unravels the Ancient Greek of the New Testament with the world’s most controversial priest. He spelunks into the catacombs under the streets of Rome to decipher the lost symbols of Christianity’s oldest monuments. He breaches the secret archives of the Vatican to unearth manuscripts never before translated into English. And with leads from the archaeological chemists at UPenn and MIT, he unveils the first scientific data for the ritual use of psychedelic drugs in classical antiquity. The Immortality Key reconstructs the suppressed history of women consecrating a forbidden, drugged Eucharist that was later banned by the Church Fathers. Women who were then targeted as witches during the Inquisition, when Europe’s sacred pharmacology largely disappeared. If the scientists of today have resurrected this technology, then Christianity is in crisis. Unless it returns to its roots. Featuring a Foreword by Graham Hancock, the NYT bestselling author of America Before.
Download or read book Time Travel written by James Gleick and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Books of 2016 BOSTON GLOBE * THE ATLANTIC From the acclaimed bestselling author of The Information and Chaos comes this enthralling history of time travel—a concept that has preoccupied physicists and storytellers over the course of the last century. James Gleick delivers a mind-bending exploration of time travel—from its origins in literature and science to its influence on our understanding of time itself. Gleick vividly explores physics, technology, philosophy, and art as each relates to time travel and tells the story of the concept's cultural evolutions—from H.G. Wells to Doctor Who, from Proust to Woody Allen. He takes a close look at the porous boundary between science fiction and modern physics, and, finally, delves into what it all means in our own moment in time—the world of the instantaneous, with its all-consuming present and vanishing future.
Download or read book Freemasonry Quest for Immortality written by Christopher Earnshaw and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Premier Grand Lodge was established in 1717, which later became the Grand Lodge of England, the first three Grand Masters were urged on by a moral imperative to rewrite and expand the existing two degrees of Operative Masons, and then add another, the Third Degree. However, their reasons have, until now, remained obscure, for example: *How does the Hiramic Tragedy relate to the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and why? *What important aspects suggest that Sir Francis Bacon's New Atlantis might have been a template for Freemasonry? *Were medieval mystery plays, that had been performed by guilds, the origin of Freemasonry's Third Degree? *Why did George Washington's apron have a skull and crossed-bones depicted inside the Square and Compasses? *What does the Scarlet Pimpernel have to do with the Masonic emblem of the forget-me-not? *What perfidy were Freemasons addressing, when they rewrote the degrees of Operative Masons to add a Third Degree, that was a cause célèbre at the time and even debated in Parliament? *Why did Masons despise atheists, though Catholics were welcome in Lodge, whereas in England generally at the time it was the Catholics that were reviled, not atheists. This book answers these questions and more!
Download or read book Man s Quest for Immortality written by G. Cope Schellhorn and published by . This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
