Download or read book Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai written by Wander Stories and published by WanderStories. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai. We are now ready to take you on your personal tour of this world famous landmark. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who tells you fascinating stories and unusual facts recreating the passion and sacrifice that forged the beauty of these places right here in front of you, while a wealth of high quality photos, historic pictures, and illustrations brings your tour vividly to life. Our promise: • when you visit the Jade Buddha Temple with this travel guide you will have the best local guide at your fingertips • when you read this travel guide in the comfort of your armchair you will feel as if you are actually visiting the Jade Buddha Temple with the best local guide Let’s go! Your guide, WanderStories

Download or read book Shanghai written by Andrew Forbes and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A popular series of guidebooks for the modern-day traveler offering information on cities and countries around the world continues, presenting up-to-date backgrounds and descriptions, detailed maps, hundreds of photographs, and much more, including walking and driving tours, visitor information directories, and cultural sidebars.

Download or read book New Religions and State s Response to Religious Diversification in Contemporary Vietnam written by Chung Van Hoang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book approaches newly emerging religious groups through the interplay between religious and non-religious spheres in the specific context of Vietnam. It considers the new religious groups as a part of religious reconfiguration in Vietnam caused by intensified interactions among these spheres. It explores changes of relationship between religions, and changes between the religious sphere and the political, economic and public spheres in contemporary Vietnam. Specifically, it traces trajectories of religious development in relation to politico-economic changes in this rapidly modernising nation. It tests a hypothesis that at least some new yet unrecognized new religious groups have a positive/ active role in modernisation rather than a negative/reactive role. To this end, the book draws on a number of research approaches and methodologies in an effort to provide readers with a multi-faceted understanding of Vietnam’s new religious groups. The research is interdisciplinary in orientation, drawing on sociology and anthropology. It is also comparative in that it bases its argument on a consideration of three distinct new religious groups in Vietnam. The research is also qualitative and ethnographic in that it drew on some of the techniques associated with participant observation during a sustained period of fieldwork amongst the three religious groups. The concept of religious reconfiguration developed in this book provides a framework for the study of religion in Vietnam which opens the way to further analysis from a comparative perspective. Meanwhile, an emphasis upon religious reinvention which addresses processes of remaking, transforming, legitimating and accommodating can be useful for research into New Religious Movements elsewhere in Asia. A research in the challenges of new religions could act as a catalyst for interdisciplinary studies based on detailed empirical study of religious diversity and of religious freedom by other scholars. It is hoped that this research might help to give a voice to religious minorities that are often the victim of stereotyping, misunderstanding, and punitive treatment. The book is suitable for post-graduate students and social researchers who are interested in religious revival, religious diversification, State-religion relationships, and State's regulation of new religions.

Download or read book Value Village written by Yann Zhao and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-26 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Value Village tells the story of ZhiJie, who became obsessed with antiques after an accidental tomb robbery event in his childhood, maintaining the hobby as he grew up. His wife JingYa was influenced by ZhiJie and also liked antique collection. Later, JingYa bought a painting by a famous Chinese artist of sixteenth century in a thrift store in the US. The painting was identified as authentic by famous domestic experts and auction companies and was sold for more than one million US dollars. This novel truly describes the social changes in recent decades inside and outside of China and the trivial lives of normal people in both America and China, revealing the deep roots of the contradictions in today’s society. About the Author Yann Zhao is a Master of Computer Science. He has been working in IT and the financial industry for a long time. He has successively worked in Mars Corporation of the United States, Alstom Inc. of France, and IT and financial companies of Canada. Zhao has loved reading and writing from childhood. His wife is a Christian and his mother is a Buddhist. Influenced by both, he is loyal and keen on public welfare activities.

Download or read book An Introduction to Buddhism written by The Dalai Lama and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts. There is no one more suited to introduce beginners—and remind seasoned practitioners—of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha’s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism’s most profound texts: The Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. With clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings. This book was previously published under the title Lighting the Way.

Download or read book The Buddha in the Jungle written by Kamala Tiyavanich and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Man Behind the General written by Tom Sarmento and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Man Behind The General By: Tom Sarmento This is the story and picture book of Tom Sarmento's life - as a son, father and grandfather. For seven seasons, Tom and his team built and maintained those fantastic flying machines on The Dukes of Hazzard. All the stories are now told through his book. It was only a small, but significant part of Tom's life and career. With many of the show's fans he still entertains today. It's time to meet, The Man Behind The General.

Download or read book Pure Land in the Making written by Allison J. Truitt and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1970s, tens of thousands of Vietnamese immigrants have settled in Louisiana, Florida, and other Gulf Coast states, rebuilding lives that were upended by the wars in Indochina. For many, their faith has been an essential source of community and hope. But how have their experiences as migrants influenced their religious practices and interpretations of Buddhist tenets? And how has organized religion shaped their understanding of what it means to be Vietnamese in the United States? This ethnographic study follows the monks and lay members of temples in the Gulf Coast region who practice Pure Land Buddhism, which is prevalent in East Asia but in the United States is less familiar than forms such as Zen. By treating the temple as a site to be made and remade, Vietnamese Americans have developed approaches that sometimes contradict fundamental Buddhist principles of nonattachment. This book considers the adaptation of Buddhist practices to fit American cultural contexts, from temple fundraising drives to the rebranding of the Vu Lan festival as Vietnamese Mother’s Day. It also reveals the vital role these faith communities have played in helping Vietnamese Americans navigate challenges from racial discrimination to Hurricane Katrina.

Download or read book Ruby Redfort Blink and You Die written by Lauren Child and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Got a sixth sense for trouble? Read on, buster. Our favorite girl detective calls on her gut instincts in an exciting grand finale of the Ruby Redfort series. Ruby Redfort: you can count on her when the ice starts to crack. Falling through the air at 120 miles per hour? Just relax and think fast. But now even Ruby Redfort is running scared. A bunch of people want her dead, and worst of all, one of them is on her team. When your name is first on a mastermind’s hit list, do you lock the doors, switch off the lights, and wait for someone else to do something? Or do you get out there and save yourself? If you’re Ruby Redfort, genius code breaker and undercover agent, the choice is clear: death or glory. In a satisfying series finale, surprises are in store and Spectrum’s backstory comes to light as fans bid good-bye to Ruby Redfort, every smart kid’s smart kid.

Download or read book China written by Damian Harper and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every visitor. Continuing the series' winning formula, this new edition combines in-depth, up-to-date descriptions with dazzling photographs, detailed maps, cutaway illustrations of renowned structures, and a wealth of useful travel tips organized by cities and areas.

Download or read book The Path Given written by D. C. Townsend and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonna, a young college professor of linguistics who has a unique command of languages and communication, is persuaded to be a messenger for peace. She soon finds herself an expendable piece in a grand game to change the balance of world power. Two opposing countries long used by the East and West are the gambits. Will the great world powers flexing their muscles result in a devastating war that would destroying both countries, or is there an honorable way out? Alliances are formed as the great navies of the world strategically maneuver for position, as deadly aircraft play games in the skies. All hope to avoid a worldwide war and the use of nuclear weapons, but the desire for military dominance and the required satisfaction of massive egos are at play. Obstacle after obstacle threaten peace. Will Jonna find the strength, courage, and wisdom she desires to continue on the perilous path she has been given, though the destination is elusive?

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Thubten Chodron and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-understand introduction to Buddhism is “written for people wanting to understand basic Buddhist principles and how to integrate them into their lives” (H.H. the Dalai Lama) This user’s guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked questions—beginning with “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?”—and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten Chodron’s responses to the questions that always seem to arise among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally complete and accessible introduction—as well as a manual for living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. Buddhism for Beginners is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but it’s also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic you’re looking for, such as: • What is the goal of the Buddhist path? • What is karma? • If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists? • How can we deal with fear? • How do I establish a regular meditation practice? • What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher? • What is Buddha-nature? • Why can't we remember our past lives?

Download or read book Journey to the West 2018 Edition PDF written by Wu Cheng'en and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless!

Download or read book Buddhism in China written by Haicheng Ling and published by 五洲传播出版社. This book was released on 2005 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photo Album - Chinese Religions Series. Since being introduced to China, Buddhism has combined with traditional Chinese culture to form various schools, each with ethnic characteristics. Buddhism in China with these fascinating photos gives a comprehensive introduction to Buddhism and traces its evolution and development in China.

Download or read book Family on the Move written by Jack Dold and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the dream of every grandfather to be able to take his children and grandchildren on a travel adventure. In the case of the Dold and Schafer families and their close friends, that dream was fulfilled in an unbelievable way. They were able to watch their children and grandchildren grow over ten years while visiting nearly a dozen countries. Jack Dold weaves the story of those exotic travels with detailed accounts of the history and culture of the lands they visited. Travel along with them to China, Thailand, Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama.

Download or read book Top 50 Best Things to do in Shanghai China written by Nicholas Khatch and published by NK. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Shanghai with this comprehensive list of 50 must-do activities. Immerse yourself in the blend of ancient traditions and modern marvels that define this cosmopolitan metropolis. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, from cultural havens to culinary delights, Shanghai offers a tapestry of experiences that will leave you awe-inspired. Begin your exploration with visits to Shanghai's most renowned landmarks. Marvel at the breathtaking views from the Oriental Pearl Tower and take a leisurely stroll along the historic Bund, where you'll be enchanted by the juxtaposition of colonial-era architecture and towering skyscrapers. Delve deeper into the city's past by exploring the French Concession, where tree-lined streets, art deco buildings, and charming boutiques transport you to a bygone era. Delight in Shanghai's cultural offerings by immersing yourself in its art and history. Discover the ancient artifacts and masterpieces at the Shanghai Museum, wander through the contemporary exhibitions at the Power Station of Art, and get lost in the labyrinthine alleys of Tianzifang, a bohemian enclave brimming with art studios, boutiques, and quaint cafés. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Yuyuan Garden, where traditional Chinese architecture and tranquil ponds create a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. No visit to Shanghai is complete without indulging in its vibrant culinary scene. Sample an array of flavors at bustling street food markets like Xiangyang Road Food Market, where you can savor steaming dumplings, fragrant soups, and tantalizing skewers. Treat yourself to a culinary adventure by dining at world-class restaurants, where innovative chefs fuse traditional Chinese flavors with contemporary techniques. Don't forget to sip on fragrant tea at a traditional teahouse or enjoy a cocktail at one of Shanghai's glamorous rooftop bars, offering stunning views of the city skyline. In Shanghai, every corner reveals a new facet of this multifaceted city. Whether you're captivated by its architectural wonders, enthralled by its rich history, or tantalized by its culinary creations, Shanghai promises a captivating and unforgettable experience. So, venture forth and immerse yourself in the pulsating energy and endless wonders of this dynamic city, where tradition and innovation coexist harmoniously.

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