Download or read book What the Ancestors Knew written by Joanne P. Miller and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to engender debate. Its subject, faith in a modern Buddhist context, almost always carries with it the widespread but erroneous assumption that it is completely unimportant to the Buddhist path. Without really knowing what it is and how it differs from theistic versions, faith has been given a bad name. Moreover, naivety regarding the colonial orientalist agenda and bias of early Zen exegetes in the West has allowed modern Zennists to accept, almost unquestioningly, the view that faith and knowledge occupy opposite ends of the practice spectrum. As a result, trusted and authentic sources of authority, Zen ancestors and sutras, have often been prevented from speaking about a doctrinally sound and legitimate tool of realization mentioned in a stunningly large amount of sutras. It has also resulted in an erroneous and often condescending view of “faith schools” of Buddhism. Now is the perfect time in Zen’s journey in the West to reassess and address these shortcomings.
Download or read book What Our Ancestors Knew written by Jack West and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Exploring the Past to Create a Better Future Discover the profound insights and timeless wisdom of ancestral knowledge in this comprehensive guide. Explore the significance of ancestral wisdom in today's world and learn how it can provide valuable perspectives on environmental sustainability, holistic well-being, community building, and personal growth. Gain insights into the idea of learning from the past to create a better future, exploring the concept of reflection, growth, and progress. Understand the importance of examining historical events, identifying patterns and trends, and learning from past mistakes and successes. Discover the various forms of ancestral knowledge, including oral traditions, folklore, and ancient texts, and their role in preserving cultural heritage and shaping the identity of communities. This Little Gold Book offers a rich tapestry of ancestral wisdom, providing a deeper connection to our roots, promoting cultural diversity and sustainability, and inspiring us to live more consciously and harmoniously in the modern world.
Download or read book A History of Medicine written by Plinio Prioreschi and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors written by Carl Sagan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Exciting and provocative . . . A tour de force of a book that begs to be seen as well as to be read.”—The Washington Post Book World World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a thrilling saga that starts with the origin of the Earth. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits—self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics—are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals. Sagan and Druyan conduct a breathtaking journey through space and time, zeroing in on critical turning points in evolutionary history, and tracing the origins of sex, altruism, violence, rape, and dominance. Their book culminates in a stunningly original examination of the connection between primate and human traits. Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and an absolutely compelling read, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.
Download or read book Our Cosmic Ancestors written by Maurice Chatelain and published by Light Technology Publishing. This book was released on 1988 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Cosmic Ancestors is a dynamic work unraveling the messages of these 'universal astronauts' and decoding the symbols and visual mathematics they have left for us in the Egyptian Pyramids, Stonehenge, the Mayan calendar, the Maltese Cross and the Sumerian zodiac. The book is captivating reading from beginning to end. However Mr. Chatelain's purpose in sharing these exciting discoveries lies in the hope that all humans will extend their horizons, to release fear of the unknown just enough that another generation will exhibit growing curiosity to continue the search for signs of purposeful nurturing of this planet.
Download or read book Then She Sang a Willow Song written by Gemma Benton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-24 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like most good books, this book starts with a story. But it is not only a story. It is a healing.It is an affirmation and reclaiming of life. This book is centered around my story of not belonging and never feeling as though I was good enough and finding hope, power and meaning in the healing traditions of my Native American and indigenous ancestors. Woven between story segments are "healing moments" with powerful quotes and personal insights that will gently lead you through a soul-stirring inquiry into reclaiming your life and your power. What Readers Are Saying: Extraordinary! This book is a treasure for women seeking to know their worth and power.Gemma graciously helps you re-weave and recover your sense of self from the inside out. Her writing is part personal memoir about learning her Native American traditions and part self-help for women. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. Joy Balma, Bestselling Women's Empowerment Author, www.joybalma.com A gifted storyteller with incredible healing stories that will move you and stir up your inner power to heal yourself. The bonus to this book were the "healing moments" that folded you in so you can integrate the wisdom from her stories and have the tools to start your own personal healing. This is truly a beautiful book and gift to all readers! Renee Li, author of "Peace of the Heart: Releasing Emotional Blocks and Living a Life You Love" Then She Sang A Willow Song is an inspirational book by Gemma Benton, detailing the connection between Indigenous peoples, their land and their ancestors. The Tree of Life is a powerful symbol, as it stands for the connection of the Elements as well as the connection to those who came before us. When we feel so low and lost that we want to choose Death over Life, we need to think of the struggles of our ancestors who, at the time, were not just fighting for themselves but were also fighting for us - future generations - so that we may thrive. Indigenous people celebrate with Nature. Fire, Air, Water, Earth and the Spirits give us life and we celebrate through dance and song within our tribes. As a proud Indigenous woman of Australia, I was able to fully relate to the words in this book and even shed a tear when the Willow baskets were treated with such disrespect. Then She Sang A Willow Song was aptly named for the ending of the book, when Gemma Benton felt sadness and mourning at the sight of the Willow baskets at the museum. Indigenous people belong to the Earth and our roles go back many thousands of years. The empowering words which were used throughout the book at regular intervals gave strength and encouragement for better days ahead, encouraging me to draw my strength and love from the ancestors who came before me, teaching me that each decision that I make in life is not only for my own benefit, but for the benefit of the future generations that are to come. I very much enjoyed reading this story from the viewpoint of an Indigenous American, and recommend Gemma Benton's beautifully written, insightful and educational book to all people who seek a better connection with Nature, and who wish to learn more about the world's Indigenous peoples and the reasons for our love of the land. Rosie Malezer, Author of Change Your Name and Disappear: A terrifying true tale of survival Reviewed for Readers Favorites
Download or read book Common People written by Alison Light and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in 2014 by the Penguin Group"--Title page verso.
Download or read book How Our Ancestors Died written by Simon Wills and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2014-01-19 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What were the principal causes of death in the past? Could your ancestor have been affected? How was disease investigated and treated, and what did our ancestors think about the illnesses and the accidents that might befall them? Simon Willss fascinating survey of the diseases that had an impact on their lives seeks to answer these questions. His graphic, detailed account offers an unusual and informative view of the threats that our ancestors lived with and died of. He describes the common causes of death—cancer, cholera, dysentery, influenza, malaria, scurvy, smallpox, stroke, tuberculosis, typhus, yellow fever, venereal disease and the afflictions of old age. Alcoholism is included, as are childbirth and childhood infections, heart disease, mental illness and dementia. Accidents feature prominently road and rail accidents, accidents at work and death through addiction and abuse is covered as well as death through violence and war.Simon Willss work gives a vivid picture of the hazards our ancestors faced and their understanding of them. It also reveals how life and death have changed over the centuries, how medical science has advanced so that some once-mortal illnesses are now curable while others are just as deadly now as they were then. In addition to describing causes of death and setting them in the context of the times, his book shows readers how to find and interpret patient records, death certificates and other documents in order to gain an accurate impression of how their ancestors died.
Download or read book Our Ancestors Came from Outer Space written by Orest Berlings and published by Pan. This book was released on 1978 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ancestors in Shadows of Wisdom written by Mukiibi Ssekikubo and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion and Spirituality being an invaluable tool to contain the indisputable element of fear to survive; this book tackles the most intriguing issues regarding African interpretation of God’s ways; - in bid to seeking divine balance, natural justice, and emphasizing The Creators’ decentralization of divine authority. This is not only worth a ‘pick’ and worth an inspiration with ancestral techniques of storytelling to stimulate a reading appetite; but a nut worth cracking with objective criticism, logical discussions, and various analytical interpretations of African Theological domain.
Download or read book Breathing Life Into Family Ancestors written by Delbert Ritchhart and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Realizing that crests are really assigned to a specific individual and not a family, I have still chosen to show the crests that are associated with the O’Malleys and Ritschharts. The O’Malley crest is a prominent fixture in any of the Irish Heraldry shops and I personally observed in inside the Catholic Abbey on Clare Island just off the coast of Westport in County Mayo. The Abbey dates back to the mid-15th century. The inscription at the bottom of the O’Malley crest translates to “Valiant by Sea and Land”. I observed the Ritschhart crest on a large wooden mural in the Church in Hilterfingen, Switzerland. The Ritschhart name and crest appears 8 times on the mural, donated in 1731 by 32 prominent families in the area.
Download or read book As I Knew Him written by Anne Serling and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A haunting and beautifully written memoir about the creator of The Twilight Zone." --Robert Redford "Beautifully written. . .I laughed and I cried. I plan to read it again once I catch my breath." --Carol Burnett In this intimate, lyrical memoir about her iconic father, Anne Serling reveals the fun-loving dad and family man behind the imposing figure the public saw hosting The Twilight Zone each week. After his unexpected, early death, Anne, just 20, was left stunned. But through talking to his friends, poring over old correspondence, and recording her childhood memories, Anne not only found solace, but gained a deeper understanding of this remarkable man. Now she shares her discoveries, along with personal photos, revealing letters, and scenes of his childhood, war years, and their family's time together. A tribute to Rod Serling's legacy as a visionary, storyteller, and humanist, As I Knew Him is also a moving testament to the love between fathers and daughters. "A tender, thoughtful and very personal portrait of American genius Rod Serling." --Alice Hoffman "Richly told. . .a haunting memoir about grief, creativity, and a father-daughter bond as memorable and magical as any Twilight Zone episode." --Caroline Leavitt "Filled with anecdotes and self-reflection. . .Serling still casts an outsized shadow." --Variety "Lush memories of a remarkable father and adept analysis of his work." --Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Ancestors written by David Hertzel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People involve their ancestors in every aspect of culture. Individuals and societies worldwide and throughout history have incorporated ancestors into rituals public and private, religious and secular. Societies often organize their aristocracies, tribes, and other kinship groups around ancestral constructions which are defined through laws and customs governing marriage, naming, guardianship, inheritance, and other social practices. Medical professionals consider ancestral information important to a patient’s diagnosis and to the study of disease; many psychiatrists consider one’s relationship to ancestors important in understanding the mental and emotional disposition of subjects. Ancestry and perceptions of ancestry frequently function as a determinant of personal, ethnic, racial, and national identity. For all its larger philosophical, medical, psychological, and religious implications, one fascinating aspect of ancestry is how passionately many people hold to ‘their own’ ancestry, and to their own perceptions of the same. In Ancestors, David Hertzel offers an introductory foray into the nature of relationships people today have with their ancestors, and explores the significance of ancestry and ancestral belief in our modern world. Guided by two questions—“who are your ancestors?” and “what is your relationship to your ancestors?”—Hertzel interviewed thirty-five elders and people of prominence within particular social or intellectual communities. Interviewees were accomplished in an area related to ancestry, its nature or its meaning, and included genealogists, geneticists, tribal chiefs and elders, researchers in some aspect of family or ancestry, family elders, and experienced practitioners or supervisors of particular ancestral rituals. Interviewees were selected from a variety of cultural backgrounds for purposes of contrast, comparison, and breadth—but they are not spokespeople and were not asked to ‘represent’ particular belief systems, doctrines, or Peoples. Rather, the interviewees describe their own personal experiences and beliefs involving ancestors. From these interviews, Hertzel identifies common themes to ancestral practices and beliefs, such as the way we sanctify our ancestors, how we create a living narrative of our ancestry, and how experiences like suffering and love are shared across generations and appear to transcend death. Excerpts from interviews serve as examples throughout his narrative exploration of the concept of ancestry; a selection of full interviews are embedded throughout the text and offer glimpses into the diversity of ways that people think about who they are and where they come from.
Download or read book Exploring Exodus written by Nahum M. Sarna and published by Schocken. This book was released on 1996-04-02 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book of Exodus records the pivotal events in the formation of biblical Israel—the deliverance from slavery, the leadership of Moses, the wilderness wanderings, and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Bible scholar Nahum Sarna, whose widely praised Understanding Genesis has become a standard text, examines and illuminates the distinctiveness of the Exodus narrative in light of ancient Near Eastern history and contemporaneous cultures—Egyptian, Assyrian, Canaanite, and Babylonian. In a new foreword to this edition, Sarna takes up the debate over whether the exodus from Egypt really happened, clarifying the arguments on both sides and drawing us back to the uniqueness and enduring significance of biblical text.
Download or read book Powers and Submissions written by Sarah Coakley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book Sarah Coakley confronts a central paradox of theological feminism - what she terms 'the paradox of power and vulnerability'. Confronts a central paradox of theological feminism – what Coakley terms 'paradox of power and vulnerability'. Explores this issue through the perspective of spiritual practice, philosophical enquiry and doctrinal analysis. Draws together an essential collection of Sarah Coakley's work in this field. Offers an original perspective into contemporary feminist theology.
Download or read book Sugar in the Blood written by Andrea Stuart and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2013 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of an acclaimed biography of Josephine Bonaparte: a stunning history of the interdependence of sugar, slavery, and colonial settlement in the New World--from the 17th century to the present.
Download or read book In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors The Dakota Commemorative Marches of the 21st Century written by Waziyatawin Angela Wilson and published by Living Justice Press. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
