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Meditations 4: Dhamma Talks
by Thanissaro Bhikkhu<p class="description">A collection of transcribed Dhamma talks given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu on Buddhist meditation and practice.</p>
Noble Strategy: Essays on the Buddhist Path
by Thanissaro BhikkhuA collection of essays by Thanissaro Bhikkhu addressing various aspects of the Buddhist Path. This book is a good entry point for those unacquainted with Buddhism or the Thai Forest Tradition.
Meditations 5: Dhamma Talks
by Thanissaro BhikkhuA collection of transcribed Dhamma talks given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu on Buddhist meditation and practice.
Thirukailaya Gyana Ula
by Seraman Perumal NayanarThis work is part of the 11th Thirumurai.'Ula' is one of the 96 types of 'Sitrillakiyam'. Also called 'Adhi Ula' as it is the first in the Ula genre.It talks in praise of Lord Shiva and how women of all ages are mesmerized by his charisma.
Abirami Andhadhi
by Abirami Pattar Kavingar KannadasanWhen Abirami Pattar's life was in danger,the Goddess Abirami manifested herself before pattar to save his life and threw her thadanga over the sky such that it shined with bright light upon the horizon.The hymns on the Goddess sung by the pattar is Abhirami Andhadhi.
Madurai Meenatchi Ammai Pillai Tamizh
by KumarakurupararPillai Tamil or the "Tamil of Childhood" is one of the ninety-six forms of minor poetical compositions.In this literary compositon, Kumaraguruparar expresses his deep love for Tamil, as in his other works also, with apt descriptions and illustrations while delineating the characteristics of Goddess Meenakshi.
Isis in America: The Classic Eyewitness Account of Madame Blavatsky's Journey to America and the Occult Revolution She Ignited (Tarcher Supernatural Library)
by Henry OlcottTheosophical Society cofounder Colonel Henry Steel Olcott's memoirs cover his years with Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and the birth of the American occult--part of the new Tarcher Supernatural Library. <P><P> There are few more intriguing, or polarizing, figures in modern American spiritual history than Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. The cofounder of the Theosophical Society, Blavatsky remains a figure of fascination more than a century after her death. In Isis in America--one of the most unique documents of recent American spiritual history--we get a closer look at Blavatsky, through the eyes of Theosophical Society cofounder, writer, lawyer, investigator, and Blavatsky confidant Henry Steel Olcott. Olcott spent years by Blavatsky's side, witnessing acts of aura projection and spontaneously produced objects--and undergoing his own spiritual awakening--as they laid the foundations for a new era in esoteric spirituality. This special edition features a comprehensive timeline of the life of Henry Steel Olcott by Mitch Horowitz. <P><P> The first three titles released in Tarcher's Supernatural Library are Ghost Hunter (by Hans Holzer), Romance of Sorcery (by Sax Rohmer) and Isis in America (by Henry Steel Olcott).
Commandos for Christ
by Bruce E. PorterfieldBRUCE PORTERFIELD spent three terms in Bolivia with the New Tribes Mission. Much of his time there was spent with other missionaries in seeking to make a friendly contact with primitive tribes in remote areas of the country. The story of this work is told in Commandos for Christ. "For a few minutes we waited in the deep shadows on the edge of the jungle. A deathly stillness lay over everything. After what seemed a lifetime, I was unable to bear the suspense any longer. I let out a lusty shout. At the far side of the clearing an Indian appeared. Quite tall, with long black hair and fierce black eyes, he was altogether naked. In one hand he held a long bow and about a dozen arrows. We stared at each other without moving. What a moment that was! Before us stood the first living aboriginal Indian we had ever seen. He must have looked exactly as his primitive ancestors did. I felt he and I were staring at each other across three thousand years____" This is typical of the tight situations in which Bruce Porterfield and his colleagues found themselves day after day
The Bible
by Random HouseOriginally produced for the Church of England, The King James Version is one of the most enduring translations of The Bible. It's combination of poeticism and readability have made it the most prominent version of the best-selling book in human history. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
The Great Controversy
by Ellen G. WhiteAs outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good idea, he believed), and other contentious matters of his era made him a wildly popular orator and critic of 19th-century American culture and public life. As a speaker dedicated to expanding intellectual horizons and celebrating the value of skepticism, Ingersoll spoke frequently on such topics as atheism, freedom from the pressures of conformity, and the lives of philosophers who espoused such concepts. This collection of his most famous speeches includes the lectures: [ "The Gods" (1872) [ "Humboldt" (1869) [ "Thomas Paine" (1870) [ "Individuality" (1873) [ "Heretics and Heresies" (1874)
Sunrise Good News Bible (PDF)
by CollinsApproachable and trustworthy, the bestselling Sunrise Good News Bible is relevant, readable, and reliable. Its unique range of extra features help you get the most out of the Bible, and include:
CfE Higher Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies Grade Booster (Grade Booster) (PDF)
by Jack DavidThis CfE Higher RMPS Grade Booster is the essential guide to exam skills for those aiming for a high grade. It includes detailed advice on how to approach and answer the different types of question you will find in the exam and has been written by an experienced teacher and exam expert.
The Question of God: An Introduction and Sourcebook
by Michael PalmerThis textbook introduces the six great arguments for the existence of God, as found in a wealth of primary sources from classic and contemporary texts. It requires no specialist knowledge of philosophy, and is ideally suited to students and teachers at school or university level. Sections include: The Ontological Argument (Anselm, Haight, Descartes, Kant, Findlay, Malcolm, Hick) The Cosmological Argument (Aquinas, Taylor, Hume, Kant) The Argument from Design (Paley, Hume, Darwin, Dawkins, Ward) The Argument from Miracles (Hume, Hambourger, Coleman, Flew, Swinburne, Diamond) The Moral Argument (Plato, Lewis, Kant, Rachels, Martin, Nielsen) The Pragmatic Argument (Pascal, Gracely, Stich, Penelhum, James, Moore) nbsp;
New Catholic Feminism: Theology and Theory (1st edition) (PDF)
by Tina BeattieIt is hard to over-estimate the challenge that feminism poses to Roman Catholicism. Pope John Paul II's call for a 'new feminism' has led to the development of a Catholic theological response to the so-called 'old feminism'. The New Catholic Feminism sets up a dramatic encounter between the orthodox Catholic establishment and contemporary critical theory, including feminist theology and philosophy, queer theory, and French psycholinguistics, in order to explore fundamental questions about human identity, personhood and gender. From the naked bodies of Eden to the 'gay nuptials' of liturgy, it argues that the strange and volatile world of Catholic sexual symbolism cannot be 'tamed' to meet the ideological agendas of either feminist theology or conservative Catholicism. Only through a radical re-evaluation of the sacramental significance of the sexed human body might the Catholic Church provide a redemptive response to the sexual politics of contemporary society.
The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion (1st edition)
by John R. HinnellsProviding a genuinely full guide to the theory and methods related to religious studies, this text - written entirely by world-renowned specialists - is the ideal resource for those studying the discipline. The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion is a major resource for everyone taking courses in religious studies. It begins by explaining the most important methodological approaches to religion - including psychology, philosophy, anthropology and comparative study - before moving on to explore a wide variety of critical issues, such as gender, science, fundamentalism, ritual, and new religious movements. Written by renowned international specialists, and using clear and accessible language throughout, it is an excellent guide to the problems and questions found in exams and on courses. Surveys the history of religious studies and the key disciplinary approaches Highlights contemporary issues such as globalization, diaspora and politics Explains why the study of religion is relevant in today's world A valuable resource for courses at all levels
Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Hiroko Kawanami Christopher Partridge Linda WoodheadComprehensive in its coverage, this completely revised and updated second edition of Religions in the Modern World considers the history and modern practices of the world's main religious traditions. It analyses trends in the manifestation of religion in the modern world, from secularization to the rise of new spiritualities, and is at the cutting edge of developments in the study of religion. Religions in the Modern World is the ideal textbook for those coming to the study of religion for the first time, as well as for those who wish to keep up-to-date with the latest perspectives in the field. Fully international in coverage, it is accessibly written by practising and specialist teachers.
The Routledge Companion to Modern Christian Thought (PDF)
by Meister Chad Beilby JamesThis Companion provides an unrivalled view of the field of modern Christian thought, from the Enlightenment to the twentieth century and beyond. Written by an outstanding team of theologians and philosophers of religion. Each entry is clear and accessible, making the book the ideal resource for students of Christian thought and history and philosophy of religion, and a valuable reference for professional theologians and philosophers.
Discovering Religions: Core Student Book (2nd revised edition)
by Sue PenneyFocusing on Islam, this is one of a series which has been revised in line with developments in Religious Education and examines key themes of the world's major religions - worship, history, festivals and rites of passage.
Discovering Religions: Core Student Book (2nd revised edition)
by Sue PenneyFocusing on Sikhism, this is one of a series which has been revised in line with developments in Religious Education and examines key themes of the world's major religions - worship, history, festivals and rites of passage.
An Introduction to Hinduism (PDF)
by Gavin FloodThis book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from their ancient origins, through the major deities of Visnu, Siva and the Goddess, to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form of nationalism. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, which is more fundamental to the life of the religion than are specific beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influences from south India. An Introduction to Hinduism examines the ideas of dharma, particularly in relation to the ideology of kingship, caste and world renunciation. Dr Flood also introduces some debates within contemporary scholarship about the nature of Hinduism. It is suitable both for the student and for the general reader.
Ethical Studies (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Bob BowieThis title also keeps all the best features from the first edition to address the key issues of Religious Ethics at Advanced Level.
Religions and Beliefs: Student's Book (Religions and Beliefs) (PDF)
by Musharraf Hussain Anne Jordan Ina TaylorThis series takes a 'by-religions' approach providing full coverage of the six main world religions. Each pupil book follows the same three-part structure, and assessment activities are included at the end of each section.
Religions and Beliefs: Buddhism (PDF)
by Gary Beesley Ina TaylorWritten to match the non-statutory National Framework for RE, Religions and Beliefs combines up-to-date, truly relevant resources with all the flexibility of a by-religions approach.
AQA Religious Studies AS Ethics: Student's Book (PDF)
by John Frye Robert BowieThe 'AQA Religious Studies' books offer comprehensive coverage and support through a variety of printed and electronic media. The 'Ethics' titles support the specifications for AS and A2 units 1A and 1B.
AQA Religious Studies AS Ethics: Student's Book (PDF)
by John Frye Robert BowieThe 'AQA Religious Studies' books offer comprehensive coverage and support through a variety of printed and electronic media. The 'Ethics' titles support the specifications for AS and A2 units 1A and 1B.