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Secret of the Vajra World: The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet
by Reginald A. RayThis book provides an entrée into the Tantric (or Vajrayana) Buddhism of Tibet, as conveyed by Tibetan masters teaching in the West, and as received by their Western students. The Tantric tradition is a unique collection of lesser-known texts, concepts, and meditation practices that are usually made available only to experienced and specially initiated practitioners.The "Vajra World" (vajradhatu in Sanskrit) is a realm of indestructibility, the level of reality beyond all thought and imagination, all impermanence and change, which a fully realized person knows and inhabits. Used metaphorically, "Vajra World" refers to the traditional culture of Tibet and the unique spirituality that is its secret strength.Topics include:The tantric view of human nature and the external worldThe special role of the guru, or tantric mentorThe preliminary practices that prepare the student for full initiationThe major dimensions of Vajrayana practice, including visualizations, liturgies, and inner yogasThe tradition of the tulku, or incarnate lamaThe lore surrounding the death of ordinary people and of saintsThe practice of solitary retreat, the epitome of traditional Tibetan BuddhismSecret of the Vajra World is the companion volume to the author's earlier book, Indestructible Truth: The Living Spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism. While that book focuses on the history, cosmology, philosophy, and practice of the more public, exoteric side of Tibetan Buddhism, this work treats its more hidden and esoteric aspects as they take shape in Vajrayana. Together, the two volumes provide a broad introduction to the major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
Secret of the Vajra World: The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet (Volume #2)
by Reginald A. RayVolume 2 of an introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.
The Secret on Ararat (Babylon Rising #2)
by Tim Lahaye Bob Phillips"Breathe. He desperately needed to breathe. But he knew instinctively that if he opened his mouth to try and suck in a breath, he would die. Gritting his teeth fiercely, Murphy opened his eyes instead. And a pair of yellow, animal eyes stared back. Then a wildly gaping jaw came into focus through the greenish gloom, pointed teeth bared in a silent snarl. Murphy reached out, expecting the teeth to clamp down on his hand, but the dog face had disappeared, sucked back into the watery darkness. It was no good. He had to get some air into his lungs before they burst. He turned his face upward, toward the feeble light, and after an agonizing few seconds during which he had the horrifying sense that he was sinking, not rising, his head broke the surface. He sucked in a huge, spluttering breath, simultaneously grabbing on to the narrow stone ledge that projected from the side of the pit. Resting his head against the jagged rock, he could feel something warm mingling with the freezing water. Blood. As the pain suddenly hit him, a wild carousel of thoughts started racing round his brain. Laura. He would never see her again. She wouldn't even know he had died here, in this remote, godforsaken place. She would never know his last thoughts had been about her. Then he remembered. Laura was dead. She'd died in his arms. . . " Tim LaHaye created the Left Behind Series, which has become one of the most popular fiction series of all time. Those novels, with more that 50 million copies sold, presented a unique combination of suspense and substance drawn from his lifelong study of Biblical prophecy. Now Tim LaHaye has created a new series that begins with Babylon Rising. The novels in this new series are even faster-paced thrillers based on prophecies that are not covered in the Left Behind books and that have great relevance to the events of today.
Secret Past: Texas Ranger Showdown Wilderness Pursuit Secret Past
by Sharee StoverHer life is a lieShe’s not who she thinks she isWith gunmen at her doorstep, Katie Tribani learns her true identity. She’s been in witness protection since childhood, and now her crime-lord father has found her. As bullets fly, US marshal Daniel Knight whisks her to safety—but not for long. Captured and held prisoner, only Katie can unearth her secret past…if she can survive long enough.
The Secret Path
by Paul Brunton'The treasure-trove of the real self is within us, but it can be lifted only when the mind is still.'Paul Brunton was one of the 20th century's greatest explorers of, and writers on, the spiritual traditions of the East. He travelled widely throughout India (in particular) and met gurus and teachers who enriched his life immeasurably. By passing on to us the wisdom he learned directly from these holy men, he is widely credited as having introduced yoga and meditation to the West. In The Secret Path, Paul Brunton explains in simple language how to meditate, and how this will transform your everyday existence. He also describes the remarkable experiences and understandings he himself gained from meditation and how, by making this ancient practice a part of your life, you will be able to experience a valuable kind of freedom and a deep inner peace. The classic work - which has been reprinted many times - is a very special pointer towards your inner world, and one written by a most unusual and adventurous man of insight.
The Secret Place (Shadow of Liberty Series #2)
by Al Lacy Joanna LacyHandsome, accomplished Dr. Erik Linden veers between heroism and accolades/ failure and despair in this fascinating new historical novel. A recent medical graduate in nineteenth-century Switzerland, Erik finds himself in a crisis of faith after his former fiancee dies on his operating table. Should he give up performing surgery? Should he abandon his homeland and seek a better life in a freer place? Meanwhile, lovely young Dova, a friend in Erik's hometown, faces murderous avengers after identifying them to the authorities, even as she struggles with an affection that she must keep quiet. As the two young people cope with love's longings on opposite shores, can they find the serenity of God's covering in The Secret Place?From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Secret Place: The Garden of Love
by Constance ParksCome and meet Yeshua Adoni, your &“Knight in Shining Armor&”. Yeshua, the Hebrew name for Jesus, is calling to you, &“Come away with me, my Beloved. If you are someone who has been &“looking for love in all the wrong places,&” as the old song says, then you need to read The Secret Place. Whether you are a Christian or not, you will be drawn close to Jesus and see that He loves you; indeed that He is the lover of your broken heart. This allegory of love follows the Beloved as she faces many trials and tribulations. Jesus, however, is her Comforter and teaches her how to overcome them all. In &“the secret place,&” the quiet garden of the Lord, He heals her fears, hurts and injustices. Able now to move forward, she becomes strong for Him. The Secret Place will introduce you to your Comforter and help you find healing from past traumatic experiences. A study guide is included for those who wish to continue in a deeper relationship with Jesus.
The Secret Place
by Benjamin TorresThe Secret Place was written with the intent of drawing people into a deeper relationship with God and to once again reinforce the truth that God is love—that His will is that every person should pursue an intensely passionate relationship with Him, eternally.The book aspires to succeed in shattering previously preset horizons which evolved either through personal limitation, unfair discrimination, self-exclusion, or religious doctrines and exclusions that were propagated and practiced universally.Throughout the book the author conscientiously works to aid the reader in his or her walk with the Almighty Father as he delves into personal experience and revelation as they have been extended to him over the years by the Holy Spirit.It contains testimonies that will hopefully break every religious bone.
The Secret Place of Thunder (Cheney Duvall, M. D. #5)
by Lynn Morris Gilbert MorrisA Mysterious Illness Followed by an Evil Threat and Fear Lead Cheney to a. SECRET PLACE OF THUNDER A disturbing letter from her great-aunts has brought Cheney Duvall to their indigo plantation outside of New Orleans, but what she and Shiloh Irons discover is much more serious and dangerous than they imagined. A West Indies cult has begun performing their rituals and rites on a high knoll just across the bayou from the plantation, and warnings are sent that La Maison des Chattes Bleues is on “spirit ground” and the aunts must leave. When the aunts refuse to leave, the cult’s priestess announces that she has put a curse on them and their property. Shortly afterward, some of the servants and sharecroppers begin to suffer from a mysterious illness, and the new indigo crop seems to fail. Cheney and Shiloh and the rest of the family and friends must find out why the cult is suddenly so interested in Les Chattes Bleues. But every attempt to protect Cheneys great-aunts only leads to increasing hostility from the cult. Soon they are afraid they may be in grave danger. When Devlin Buchanan suddenly arrives and discovers Cheneys friend Victoria de Lancie is a houseguest at Les Chattes Bleues, unexpected complications begin. How does Victoria truly feel about the handsome young doctor? Is Devlin finally prepared to make his choice between her and Cheney?
The Secret Place of Thunder: Trading Our Need to Be Noticed for a Hidden Life with Christ
by John StarkeWhy do we feel like we are always performing? Where does this impulse come from?As John Starke shows in The Secret Place of Thunder, our modern world has internalized the idea that the markers of having an admirable and successful life are primarily visible. It leads us to believe that a sense of self-worth and identity are metrics to be displayed. The performance of the self has become more important than the reality. We live as if the most important things about us are to be performed before others; that our deepest happiness will come from being who others think we ought to be.But when Jesus says, "Do not practice your righteousness before others," he is leading us to believe that the most important things about us are hidden. How does the Bible lead us to live primarily before God? How does Jesus lead us to wholeness?Jesus teaches us to live, not for the eyes of others or even for ourselves, but in the secret place where our Father in heaven sees and rewards.
Secret Places, Hidden Sanctuaries: Uncovering Mysterious Sights, Symbols, and Societies
by Stephen Klimczuk Gerald Warner“[A] brilliant new tome . . . If you like intrigue, hidden gems and historical treatments about all things ‘off limits’ this book will fascinate you.” —The American SpectatorThe doors of some of the world’s best-hidden places and most secretive organizations have now been thrown wide open! Some of the names are familiar: Area 51, Yale’s Skull and Bones, Opus Dei, the Esalen Institute. Others are more obscure, hidden by fate or purposeful deception, such as the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center, the super-secure facility where Vice President Dick Cheney was secreted after the 9/11 attacks, and Germany’s Wewelsburg Castle, which was intended to become the mythological centerpiece of the Nazi Regime. Readers can take an unprecedented look deep inside the off-the-map military installations and shadowy organizations that operate in the murkiest corners of our world.“A great book . . . written with wit and style . . . Of course there are many other famous sites discussed as well, from the brooding castle which Himmler designed as the headquarters of the SS, to the shrine of the Oracle at Delphi, to Bollengin Tower on Lake Zurich, Switzerland, which Carl Jung built as a retreat for his study into psychology.” —The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Secret Power for Girls (Secret Power Bible Studies for Girls)
by Susie ShellenbergerThe signature book in an exciting new line of products designed for girls ages 11-16 Using contemporary language, illustrations, design, and graphics, this book confronts the problems of identity, security, and self-esteem that plague young teenage women today. Through a skillful examination of the Scriptures it reveals the power for daily living that God has promised to believers and shows readers that the world has nothing compared to what God offers. Topics include Self-Esteem, Power of the World, Power of the Underworld, the Holy Spirit, and Truth
The Secret Power of Masonic Symbols: The Influence Of Ancient Symbols On The Pivotal Moments In History And An Encyclopedia Of All The Ke
by Robert LomasFor more than 500 years, the symbology of Freemasonry has fostered a secret stream of radical ideas running just beneath the surface of popular culture today. These ideas, illuminated by public symbols hidden in full view, have influenced and shaped the society we have today. Despite this ongoing record of inspiration, no illustrated guide book to the basic ideas of Masonic Symbology has even been published and the story remains mysterious—until now.This authoritative guide reveals how this symbology has been the backdrop to key historical events in the history of humanity from ancient times and how, in more recent times, inspired leaders have harnessed the symbols' power to bring about change in society. Renowned Freemasonry historian Dr. Robert Lomas takes you inside the Secret Order and shows you how Entered Apprentices first learn their craft, and how continual exposure to these mystical symbols can change the way you think. You'll explore the six mysterious Tracing Boards that are at the heart of every Masonic Grand Lodge, ending with the final, most mystical symbol, known as "the Centre." Let The Secret Power of Masonic Symbols be your personal guide and show you how these symbols have made their indelible mark on the past, and how they will continue to influence society in the future.
The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word
by Joyce Meyer#1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches readers how to create change in their lives and truly receive God's blessings. Includes powerful Scriptures covering over 50 topics, such as patience, loneliness, and wisdom.
The Secret Power of Spirit Animals
by Skye AlexanderDiscover the wisdom and power of the animal kingdom! The animals you encounter can reveal more about your path in life than you could ever imagine. By connecting spiritually with certain creatures, you will be able to uncover their valuable knowledge and learn more about your destiny. The Secret Power of Spirit Animals gives you the tools you need to find your spirit animal, understand the meaning behind its signs, and use nature's wisdom to gain a deeper understanding of life. Featuring hundreds of spirit animals, each entry in this book includes a detailed description, popular folklore, and advice from time-honored tribal practices for channeling your animal's abilities and sage advice. From the cunning fox and the gentle deer to the strong and courageous bear, The Secret Power of Spirit Animals will help you discover the innate power hidden within the animal world--and yourself.
The Secret Power of Spirit Animals: Your Guide to Finding Your Spirit Animals and Unlocking the Truths of Nature
by Skye AlexanderDiscover the wisdom and power of the animal kingdom!The animals you encounter can reveal more about your path in life than you could ever imagine. By connecting spiritually with certain creatures, you will be able to uncover their valuable knowledge and learn more about your destiny. The Secret Power of Spirit Animals gives you the tools you need to find your spirit animal, understand the meaning behind its signs, and use nature's wisdom to gain a deeper understanding of life. Featuring hundreds of spirit animals, each entry in this book includes a detailed description, popular folklore, and advice from time-honored tribal practices for channeling your animal's abilities and sage advice.From the cunning fox and the gentle deer to the strong and courageous bear, The Secret Power of Spirit Animals will help you discover the innate power hidden within the animal world--and yourself.
Secret Power to Joy, Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days
by Susie ShellenbergerIt sounds like the headline from a teen magazine! I mean, why would God care about how you feel about your hair? Well, he doesn’t necessarily care about your hair, but he cares a lot about how you feel and act. If you get into what God says in the Bible, you can learn to be like a star and feel like every day is the best hair day of your life. Secret Power to Joy, Becoming a Star, and Great Hair Days is a Bible study in the book of Philippians. Don’t worry, it’s not like school. You can do as much or as little at a time as you want, and you can do the study with a friend. You don’t even need a Bible (all the verses are included). The best part is that reading this book will change your life in big ways. You’ll learn to be content regardless of what’s going on around you, and you’ll learn how God can help you stay focused on the most important thing: Him. So, if you’re ready to start feeling better about your life, regardless of what your hair has in mind, grab this book and discover your secret power to joy.
Secret Power to Treasures, Purity, and a Good Complexion
by Susie ShellenbergerSecret Power to Treasures, Purity, and a Good Complexion is a look at the book of Colossians that will help you discern what it means to be a Christian. This book can help you sort out all the stuff you hear about other beliefs and figure out what does and doesn’t fit with being a follower of Christ. And don’t worry—this isn’t at all like reading a book for school. It’s more like a map for an adventure. Check it out a little at a time, or a lot; look at it alone, with a friend … or with a bunch of friends. If you take the time to get through this book, you will: • Discover treasures you never knew about • Find goodness you didn’t know you had • Tap into the secret power that will change your life
Secret Power to Winning, Happiness, and a Cool Wardrobe
by Susie ShellenbergerA Personal Bible Study on the Book of 1 Peter Everyone wants to win, be happy, and, whenever possible, wear cool clothes in the process. And why not? That’s what life and success are all about, right? Think again. The kind of success and wardrobe that author Susie Shellenberger writes about has nothing to do with money or buying power at the mall. It comes from God and from knowing who you are in God’s eyes. With this interactive study of 1 Peter, you and your friends get a chance to examine God’s ideas about what it means to be happy and successful. With true-to-life stories and practical tips, discover a secret power that’s yours for the taking—because Christ has already won it for us. We just need to follow his lead.
Secret Practices of the Sufi Freemasons: The Islamic Teachings at the Heart of Alchemy
by Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff Stephen E. FlowersReveals the secret spiritual exercises of the Bektashi Order of Sufis • Shows how this order, also known as Oriental Freemasonry, preserves the ancient spiritual doctrines forgotten by modern Freemasonry • Explains how to transform the soul into the alchemical Magnum Opus by combining Masonic grips and the abbreviated letters of the Qur’an • Includes a detailed biography of Baron von Sebottendorff Originally published in Germany in 1924, this rare book by Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff reveals the secret spiritual exercises of the Bektashi Order of Sufis as well as how this order, also known as Oriental Freemasonry, preserves the ancient spiritual doctrines forgotten by modern Freemasonry. Sebottendorff explains how the mysterious abbreviated letters found in the Qur’an represent formulas for perfecting the spirit of the individual. When combined with Masonic hand signs and grips and conducted accordingly to a precise schedule, these formulas incorporate spiritual power into the body and transform the soul from its base state into a noble, godlike state: the Magnum Opus of the medieval alchemists. Laying out the complete program of spiritual exercises, Sebottendorff explains each abbreviated word-formula in the Qur’an, the hand gestures that go with them, and the exact order and duration for each exercise. Including a detailed biography of Sebottendorff and an examination of alchemy’s Islamic heritage, this book shows how the traditions of Oriental Freemasonry can ennoble the self and lead to higher knowledge.
The Secret Purposes
by David BaddielTHE SECRET PURPOSES, David Baddiel's third novel, takes us into a little-known and still somewhat submerged area of British history: the internment of German Jewish refugees on the Isle of Man during the Second World War. Isaac Fabian, on the run with his young family from Nazism in East Prussia, comes to Britain assuming he has found asylum, but instead finds himself drowning in the morass of ignorance, half-truth, prejudice, and suspicion that makes up government attitudes to German Jews in 1940. One woman, June Murray, a translator from the Ministry of Information, stands out - and when she comes to the island on a personal mission to uncover solid evidence of Nazi atrocities, her meeting with Isaac will have far-reaching consequences for both of them. A haunting and beautifully written tale of love, displacement and survival, THE SECRET PURPOSES profoundly questions the way that truth - both personal and political - emerges from the tangle of history.
The Secret Purposes
by David BaddielTHE SECRET PURPOSES, David Baddiel's third novel, takes us into a little-known and still somewhat submerged area of British history: the internment of German Jewish refugees on the Isle of Man during the Second World War. Isaac Fabian, on the run with his young family from Nazism in East Prussia, comes to Britain assuming he has found asylum, but instead finds himself drowning in the morass of ignorance, half-truth, prejudice, and suspicion that makes up government attitudes to German Jews in 1940. One woman, June Murray, a translator from the Ministry of Information, stands out - and when she comes to the island on a personal mission to uncover solid evidence of Nazi atrocities, her meeting with Isaac will have far-reaching consequences for both of them. A haunting and beautifully written tale of love, displacement and survival, THE SECRET PURPOSES profoundly questions the way that truth - both personal and political - emerges from the tangle of history.
Secret Refuge: Secret Refuge Royal Rescue Fatal Freeze (Wings of Danger #2)
by Dana MentinkHIS CHANCE AT REDEMPTION Former parole officer Mick Hudson blames himself for the death of Keeley Stevens's sister. If he hadn't paroled a criminal, she might still be alive. When he hears that the suspected killer has been spotted in Keeley's hometown, he worries she might be the next victim. Keeley doesn't want to take help from the man who could have prevented her sister's death, but she has more than herself to worry about. She'll do anything it takes to protect her family. And Mick will risk his life to make sure that the past does not repeat itself. Wings of Danger: The path to love is treacherous
The Secret Revealed: Exposing the Truth About the Law of Attraction
by James L. Garlow Rick MarschallJust as "The DaVinci Code" challenged orthodox Christian theology and impacted millions around the world--even Christians--"The Secret" is now sweeping America with its twisted new "religion." Just as Jim Garlow spoke up with his book "Cracking DaVinci's Code," which exposed Dan Brown's tangle of errors, he is now doing the same in "The Secret - Exposed" which will reveal the truth missing from Rhonda Byne's book.
The Secret Revelation of John
by Karen L. KingLost in antiquity, rediscovered in 1896, and only recently accessible for study, The Secret Revelation of John offers a firsthand look into the diversity of Christianity before the establishment of canon and creed. Karen L. King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient text--a narrative of the creation of the universe and humanity and a guide to justice and salvation, said to be Christ's revelation to his disciple John. Freeing the Revelation from the category of "Gnosticism" to which such accounts were relegated, King shows how the Biblical text could be read by early Christians in radical and revisionary ways. By placing the Revelation in its social and intellectual milieu, she revises our understanding of early Christianity and, more generally, religious thought in the ancient Mediterranean world. Her work helps the modern reader through many intriguing--but confusing--ideas in the text: for example, that the creator god of Genesis, a self-described jealous and exclusive god, is not the true Deity but a kind of fallen angel; or, in an overt critique of patriarchy unique in ancient literature, the declaration that the subordination of woman to man was an ignorant act in direct violation of the "holy height." In King's analysis, the Revelation becomes not strange but a comprehensible religious vision--and a window on the religious culture of the Roman Empire. A translation of the complete Secret Revelation of John is included.