Download or read book Stand on the Sky written by Erin Bow and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisitely written, uplifting middle grade debut by acclaimed author, Erin Bow, about a young girl who defies her family's expectations in order to save her brother and become an eagle hunter, perfect for fans of PAX. It goes against all tradition for Aisulu to train an eagle, for among the Kazakh nomads, only men can fly them. But everything changes when Aisulu discovers that her brother, Serik, has been concealing a bad limp that risks not just his future as the family's leader, but his life too. When her parents leave to seek a cure for Serik in a distant hospital, Aisulu finds herself living with her intimidating uncle and strange auntie--and secretly caring for an orphaned baby eagle. To save her brother and keep her family from having to leave their nomadic life behind forever, Aisulu must earn her eagle's trust and fight for her right to soar. Along the way, she discovers that family are people who choose each other, home is a place you build, and hope is a thing with feathers. Erin Bow's lyrical middle grade debut is perfect for fans of original animal-friendship stories like Pax and Because of Winn Dixie.
Download or read book Teachings of the Hindu Mystics written by Andrew Harvey and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2001-12-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of the most lyrical, passionate, illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition. Some of the most lyrical, passionate, and illuminating writings of the Hindu mystical tradition are showcased in this anthology. Spiritual scholar and writer Andrew Harvey has selected excerpts from ancient and contemporary sources, including the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other classical Hindu texts; the words of such venerable spiritual teachers as Ramakrishna and Ramana Maharshi; and the devotional poetry of Mirabai, Ramprasad, and many others. The scope of the collection makes it an excellent introduction to Hindu mystical literature, while the power and beauty of the language will inspire those already familiar with the genre. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
Download or read book Yajurveda written by Dr. Rekha Vyas and published by Vishv Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YAJURVEDA The YAJURVEDA in Sanskrit means 'wisdom of sacrificial formulas'. The YAJURVEDA is the book of rituals which was compiled in ancient times to perform the Yagya and other rituals in right order. The YAJURVEDA is popular as the second Veda. It is claimed that the hymns of YAJURVEDA have been created from the hymns of the Rigveda as 663 hymns are copied from it. The YAJURVEDA not only depicts the situation prevailing during yagya period along with spread of knowledge, god, and social importance. This translation is based on the grammar of famous Vedic interpreter Acharya Uvat. The entire text, the names of the gods and rituals whose equivalent could not be found in English have been given as proper nouns. This Veda is a precise and accurate in the translation from its Hindi version translated by renowned Sanskrit grammar expert.
Download or read book Zen Bow Zen Arrow written by John Stevens and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2007-02-20 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and inspirational teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Japanese master archer first introduced in the martial arts classic Zen in the Art of Archery A Zen and kyudo (archery) master, Awa Kenzo (1880–1939) first gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation, and his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life)—including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy—are infused with the spirit of Zen. Kenzo uses the metaphor of the bow and arrow to challenge the practitioner to look deeply into his or her own true nature.
Download or read book Praying the Scriptures written by Jeremiah Williamson and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Prayers of the People is the place where liturgy is most likely to lose energy. Of course, that should not be the case; it is a great privilege to offer our prayers to God as a congregation. But the Book of Common Prayer provides a limited number of forms and, although it also provides guidelines for composition of original prayers, many parishes have prayed just a couple of the forms over and over again for 35 years. Williamson began to compose these new prayers for his parish, posting them on a blog as they were used each Sunday. He discovered in the process that the congregational urge to move beyond the Prayer Book's six forms is a common one. These new prayers bring freshness to corporate prayer, carrying the lectionary-based themes of the hymns, lessons, and sermon into the service, creating a fresh and focused worship experience. Lectionary based prayers in a call-and-response format Written in language that is fresh and well-crafted
Download or read book When You Greet Me I Bow written by Norman Fischer and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From beloved Zen teacher Norman Fischer, a collection of essays spanning a life of inquiry into Zen practice, relationship, social engagement, and spiritual creativity. "Looking backwards at a life lived, walking forward into more life to live built on all that, trying not to be too much influenced by what's already been said and done, not to be held to a point of view or an identity previously expressed, trying to be surprised and undone and maybe even dismayed by what lies ahead."--Norman Fischer Norman Fischer is a Zen priest, poet, and translator whose writings, teachings, and commitment to interfaith dialogue have supported and inspired Buddhist, Jewish, and other spiritual practitioners for decades. When You Greet Me I Bow spans the entirety of Norman Fischer's career and is the first collection of his writings on Buddhist philosophy and practice. Broken into four sections--the joy and catastrophe of relationship; thinking, writing, and emptiness; cultural encounters; and social engagement--this book allows us to see the fascinating development of the mind and interests of a gifted writer and profoundly committed practitioner.
Download or read book Switch Mantra written by Vivek Sharma and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Switch Mantra" is more than just a book - it's a transformative tool that can help you create the life of your dreams. The knowledge and wisdom of it empower you to live your best life and become the best version of yourself.From our hearts to yours, we hope that this will serve as a valuable resource on the journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, It will provide the tools you need to harness the power of Mantras & achieve your goals.This book will guide you to unlock the keys to manifesting abundance in your life, Whether you desire financial prosperity, radiant health, fulfilling relationships, academic excellence, inner peace, harmonious business, recognition, or enhancing beauty.Get ready to manifest your dreams and create a life beyond your wildest imagination. Grab your copy now and witness the extraordinary power that lies within you
Download or read book The Presbyterian Hymnal written by Judith L. Muck and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an essential companion to The Presbyterian Hymnal and Hymns, Psalms, & Spiritual Songs. Church musicians and pastors will welcome the ease with which they can locate keywords, topics, and scriptural references.
Download or read book Happiness written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2005-07-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to do all the things you do in daily life with mindfulness, not just while “formally” meditating 50 short, simple, and profound meditation practices you can do anytime to cultivate happiness, from world-renowned spiritual teacher Thich Nhat Hanh Whether you’re new to Buddhist teaching or you’re a more experienced practitioner, this quintessential resource of Thich Nhat Hanh’s most essential teachings will show you how to walk, sit, work, eat, and even drive with full awareness. In one accessible and easy-to-use volume, you’ll find many kinds of meditations, including: Daily Practices: walking meditation, taking refuge, telephone meditation Eating Practices: kitchen meditation, mindful eating, tea meditation Physical Practices: resting and stopping, deep relaxation, mindful movements Relationship & Community Practices: deep listening and loving speech, peace treaty, hugging meditation Extended Practices: touching the earth, lazy day, traveling and returning home Practices With Children: helping children with anger, the cake in the refrigerator, pebble meditation The only way to truly develop peace both in oneself and in the world is to learn to live in the present moment instead of the past or the future. Integrating these practices into daily life will allow you to cultivate peace and joy within yourself, leading to freedom from fear, misunderstanding, and suffering.
Download or read book Beginning Again written by Deborah J. Haynes and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to become and work as an artist today? What unique challenges do artists face in the twenty-first century, and what skills are required to overcome them? How might art become an expression of spiritual life? In addressing these and other questions, Deborah J. Haynes offers reflections that range from the practical to the deeply philosophical. She explores challenging ideas: impermanence, suffering, and the inevitability of death; the virtues of generosity, kindness, and compassion; and more abstract concepts such as negative capability, groundlessness, and wisdom. Individual chapters are framed by personal stories and images from the artist’s work. Beginning Again: Reflections on Art as Spiritual Practice is a personal statement, born from the author’s experience as an artist, writer, teacher, and Buddhist practitioner. Haynes writes for artists—and for all exploring the relationship of their creativity to the inner life. For Haynes, making and looking at art can be a form of meditation and prayer, a space for solitude, silence, and living in the present.
Download or read book Opening the Heart of the Cosmos written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2003-10-28 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh uses the Lotus Sutra, one of Mahayana Buddhism’s most revered texts, to illustrate the Buddha nature inherent in everyone. With great passion and clarity, he demonstrates how each human being has the capacity to transform their own individual suffering, develop compassion, and help create more peace in the world. Nhat Hanh’s insights invoke a wide range of contemporary topics and concerns, from war and the threat of terrorism to individual anxiety and the degradation of our environment. He proposes a radical new solution to current conflicts, encouraging each of us to work on our own mindfulness practice to create greater peace and harmony. His accessible analysis of the sacred text demonstrates its practical and direct applicability to today’s concerns.
Download or read book Chained Eagle written by Everett Alvarez and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On August 5, 1964, while Lt. (jg) Everett Alvarez, Jr., was flying a retaliatory air strike against naval targets in North Vietnam, antiaircraft fire crippled his A-4 fighter-bomber, forcing him to eject over water at low altitude. Alvarez and coauthor Anthony S. Pitch relate the tale of Alvarez's capture, brutal treatment, physical and mental endurance, and triumphant repatriation nearly nine years later."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Touching the Earth EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Touching the Earth EasyRead Large Bold Edition written by Nhất Hạnh (Thích.) and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 1994 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most powerful acts of devotion is also one of the most simple: bowing down and surrendering to the earth. This is the basis for 'The Five Prostrations, ' a time-honored Buddhist meditation practice that joins the mind and body in a graceful prayer to divine creation. On Touching the earth, Buddhist masters Thich Nhat Hanh and Sister Chń Khn̥g update this ancient teaching for the modern student.
Download or read book Vishnu Purana Part 1 As Is English Translation written by Kausiki Books and published by Kausiki Books. This book was released on 2022-02-12 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mahabharata of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa Drona parva written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
