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The Sage's Tao Te Ching, Tenth Anniversary Edition: Ancient Advice for the Second Half of Life
by Hank Tusinski Chungliang Al Huang William MartinThe tenth anniversary edition of William Martin’s free-verse interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, written expressly for those coming into the fullness of their wisdomLao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching, one of the world’s most widely read books of wisdom, reminds its readers that the sage has been venerated in China for thousands of years. In this free-verse interpretation of the Tao, William Martin subtly and powerfully captures the complex emotions connected with growing older. He encourages today’s sages to recognize their inestimable worth in a youth-centric world that often goes astray: “Will I be able to harvest my life in compassion and love for the world? Will I find in my own heart the wisdom for which I long? This question trumps all others for me. I suspect it is the same for you.”
Sahajata: સહજતા
by Dada Bhagwanમોક્ષ કોને કહેવાય? પોતાના શુદ્ધાત્મા પદને પ્રાપ્ત કરવું તે. – જે કુદરતી રીતે સ્વાભાવિક છે- જે સહજ છે. જો કે કર્મબંધનનાં અને અજ્ઞાનતાના કારણે આપણને આપણા શુધ્ધ સ્વરૂપનું ભાન નથી – જે સ્વભાવથી જ સહજ છે - શુદ્ધાત્મા છે. તો સહજતા કેવીરીતે પ્રાપ્ત કરવી ? જ્ઞાની પુરુષ પાસે તેનો ઉપાય છે અને આવા મહાન જ્ઞાની પુરુષ, દાદાશ્રીએ આપણને સહજતા પ્રાપ્ત કરવાની ચાવીઓ આપી છે. તેમણે આપણને પોતાના શુદ્ધ સ્વરૂપનો પરિચય કરાવ્યો(આત્મજ્ઞાન આપ્યું). મૂળ આત્મા તો સહજ છે, શુદ્ધ જ છે. લોકો ઈમોશનલ(ચંચળ/અસહજ) બને છે કારણકે તેઓ વિચાર, વાણી અને વર્તન (મન-વચન-કાયા) સાથે તન્મયાકાર થઈ જાય છે. તેને જુદાં રાખવાથી અને તેના જ્ઞાતા-દ્રષ્ટા રહેવાથી તમે સહજતા પ્રાપ્ત કરી શકશો. એકવાર જ્ઞાન પ્રાપ્ત કર્યા (જ્ઞાનવિધિ દ્વારા) પછી પોતાનો શુદ્ધાત્મા(જે સહજ છે અને રહેશે) જાગૃત થાય છે. પછી મન-બુદ્ધિ-અહંકાર-શરીરની સહજ સ્થિતિ પ્રાપ્ત કરવા માટે દાદાશ્રીએ પાંચ આજ્ઞાઓ આપી છે. પ્રસ્તુત પુસ્તકમાં દાદાશ્રીએ સહજતાનો અર્થ, સહજ સ્થિતિમાં વિક્ષેપનાં કારણો અમે જ્ઞાતા-દ્રષ્ટા રહીને સહજતા કેવીરીતે પ્રાપ્ત કરવી આ બધાનું સંપૂર્ણ વિજ્ઞાન આપ્યું છે. આ પુસ્તકનું વાંચન અવશ્ય આપણને સહજ સ્વરૂપ બનાવશે અને શાંતિપૂર્ણ જીવન તરફ દોરી જશે.
Sahajta: सहजता
by Dada Bhagwanमोक्ष किसे कहते हैं? खुद के शुद्धात्मा पद को प्राप्त करना | जो कुदरती रूप से स्वाभाविक हैं, जो सहज हैं| क्योंकि कि कर्मबंधन और अज्ञानता के कारण हमें अपने शुद्ध स्वरुप का ज्ञान नहीं हैं जो स्वाभाव से ही सहज हैं, शुद्धात्मा हैं | तो सहजता किस प्रकार प्राप्त करनी चाहिए ? ज्ञानीपुरुष के पास उसका उपाय हैं और ऐसे महान ज्ञानीपुरुष, दादाश्री ने हमें सहजता प्राप्त करने की चाबियाँ दी हैं | उन्होंने हमें अपने शुद्ध स्वरुप का परिचय कराया(आत्मज्ञान दिया) | मूल आत्मा तो सहज ही हैं, शुद्ध ही हैं | लोग इमोशनल (असहज) हो जाते हैं, क्योंकि उनके विचार, वाणी और वर्तन (मन-वचन-काया) के साथ तन्मयाकार हो जाते हैं | उसे अलग रखने से और उसका ज्ञाता-द्रष्टा रहने से आप सहजता प्राप्त कर सकेंगे | एक बार ज्ञान प्राप्त करने (ज्ञानविधि द्वारा) के बाद खुद का शुद्धात्मा (जो सहज हैं और रहेंगा) जागृत हो जाता हैं फिर, मन-बुद्धि-अहंकार शरीर की सहज स्थिती प्राप्त करने के लिए दादाश्री ने पाँच आज्ञाएँ दी हैं | प्रस्तुत संकलन में दादाश्रीने सहजता का अर्थ, सहज स्थिति में विक्षेप के कारणों, हम ज्ञाता-द्रष्टा रहकर सहजता किस प्रकार प्राप्त करें इन सभी का संपूर्ण विज्ञान दिया हैं | इस पुस्तक का पठन हमें अवश्य ही सहज स्वरुप बनाएगा और शांतिपूर्ण जीवन के तरफ ले जाएगा |
Sahm I Am
by Meredith EfkenDulcie Huckleberry and four of her email friends--all stay-at-home moms--chatter about their lives and issues even as they labor under the burden of the "Martha Stewart Reborn" chat moderator.
Sahwira: An African Friendship
by Carolyn Marsden Philip Merlin MatzigkeitSet in volatile Southern Rhodesia in the 1960s, this dramatic story, narrated from alternating viewpoints, tells of an interracial friendship between two young boys that becomes sorely tested.
Sai che ti stai trasformando quando...101 indicazioni giornaliere per una vita sempre più felice
by Dr Rosie Kuhn Lavinia BonoCon questo libro, la Dott.ssa Rosie Kuhn focalizza l'attenzione sul processo del cambiamento interiore inteso come una vera e propria trasformazione del proprio io nel mondo odierno che poco tempo lascia all'interiorità. Sono 101 frasi che indicheranno la giusta strada nel lungo viaggio della trasformazione. forse potranno ispirarvi per approfondire il vostro viaggio interiore, forse leggendolo capirete che è il momento di iniziare. Con questo libro è sicuro che troverete una luce importante che vi guiderà nel cammino quotidiano della vita.
Said Nursi and Science in Islam: Character Building through Nursi’s Mana-i harfi (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by Necati AydinThis book examines how the prominent Muslim scholar Said Nursi developed an integrative approach to faith and science known as "the other indicative" (mana-i harfi) and explores how his aim to reconcile two academic disciplines, often at odds with one another, could be useful in an educational context. The book opens by examining Nursi’s evolving thought with regards to secular ideology and modern science. It then utilizes the mana-i harfi approach to address a number of issues, including truth and certainty, the relationship between knowledge and worldview formation, and the meaning of beings and life. Finally, it offers a seven-dimensional knowledge approach to derive meaning and build good character through understanding scientific knowledge in the mana-i harfi perspective. This book offers a unique perspective on one of recent Islam’s most influential figures, and also offers suggestions for teaching religion and science in a more nuanced way. It is, therefore, a great resource for scholars of Islam, religion and science, Middle East studies, and educational studies.
Said the Prophet of God: Hadith Commentary across a Millennium
by Joel BlecherAlthough scholars have long studied how Muslims authenticated and transmitted Muhammad’s sayings and practices (hadith), the story of how they interpreted and reinterpreted the meanings of hadith over the past millennium has yet to be told. Joel Blecher takes up this charge, illuminating the rich social and intellectual history of hadith commentary at three critical moments and locales: classical Andalusia, medieval Egypt, and modern India. Weaving together tales of public debates, high court rivalries, and colonial politics with analyses of ethnographic field notes and fine-grained arguments adorning the margins of manuscripts, Said the Prophet of God offers new avenues for the study of religion, history, anthropology, and law.
Sailboat Church
by Joan S. GrayIs your church a rowboat church or a sailboat church? Rowboat churches depend largely on human effort. When church budgets shrink and membership declines, rowboat churches frantically row harder against a current, often frustrated and disappointed at their efforts. Sailboat churches, on the other hand, take up the oars, hoist sails, and rely on the Holy Spirit to guide them. Arguing that churches should be "sailboats," Joan S. Gray encourages readers to shift concern from the many daily, practical concerns of their local church to fresh ideas that can be found using the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The book includes forty days of sailing prayers, quotes from Scripture, brief reflection questions, and an extensive bibliography that is arranged by theme. Perfect for groups to read together, this book will help leaders reframe their church's mission and practice with the Holy Spirit as their guide.
Sailing Home
by Norman FischerHomer's Odyssey has a timeless allure. It is an ancient story that is significant for every generation: the struggle of a homesick, battle-weary man longing to return to love and family. Odysseus's strivings to overcome divine and earthly obstacles and to control his own impulsive nature hold valuable lessons for people facing their own metaphorical battles and everyday conflicts -- people who are, like Odysseus, "heartsick on the open sea," whether from dealing with daily skirmishes at the office or from fighting in an international war. Sailing Home breathes fresh air into a classic we thought we knew, revealing its profound guidance for navigating life's pitfalls, perils, and spiritual challenges. Norman Fischer deftly incorporates Buddhist, Judaic, Christian, and popular thought, as well as his own unique and sympathetic understanding of life, in his reinterpretation of Odysseus's familiar wanderings as lessons that everyone can use. We see how to resist the seduction of the Sirens' song to stop sailing and give up; how to bide our time in a situation and wait for the right opportunity -- as Odysseus does when faced with the murderous, one-eyed Cyclops; and how to reassess our story and rediscover our purpose and identity if, like the Lotus-Eaters, we have forgotten the past. With meditations that yield personal revelations, illuminating anecdotes from Fischer's and his students' lives, and stories from many wisdom traditions, Sailing Home shows the way to greater purpose in your own life.You will learn a new way to view your path, when to wait and when to act, when to speak your mind and when to exercise discretion, how to draw on your innate strength and distinguish between truth and deception, and how to deal with aging and changing relationships. Sailing Home provides the courage you need for your journey, to renew bonds with your loved ones, and to make the latter portion of life a heartfelt time of spirit and love, so that -- just as Odysseus does -- you can defeat the forces of entropy and death.
Sailor and Fiddler: Reflections of a 100-Year-Old Author
by Herman WoukIn an unprecedented literary accomplishment, Herman Wouk, one of America's most beloved and enduring authors, reflects on his life and times from the remarkable vantage point of 100 years old.Many years ago, the great British philosopher Sir Isaiah Berlin urged Herman Wouk to write his autobiography. Wouk responded, "Why me? I'm nobody." Berlin answered, "No, no. You've traveled. You've known many people. You have interesting ideas. It would do a lot of good." Now, in the same year he has celebrated his hundredth birthday, Herman Wouk finally reflects on the life experiences that inspired his most beloved novels. Among those experiences are his days writing for comedian Fred Allen's radio show, one of the most popular shows in the history of the medium; enlisting in the US Navy during World War II; falling in love with Betty Sarah Brown, the woman who would become his wife (and literary agent) for sixty-six years; writing his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Caine Mutiny; as well as a big hit Broadway play The Caine Mutiny Court Martial; and the surprising inspirations and people behind such masterpieces as The Winds of War, War and Remembrance, Marjorie Morningstar, and Youngblood Hawke. Written with the wisdom of a man who has lived through two centuries and the wit of someone who began his career as professional comedy writer, the first part of Wouk's memoir ("Sailor") refers to his Navy experience and writing career, the second ("Fiddler") to what he's learned from living a life of faith. Ultimately, Sailor and Fiddler is an unprecedented reflection from a vantage point few people have lived to experience.
The Sailor Who Captured the Sea: A Story of the Book of Kells
by Deborah Nourse LattimoreHe couldn't draw like his brothers, so how could he help finish The Book of Kells?
A Saint a Day: 365 True Stories of Faith and Heroism
by Meredith HindsTeach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things for God.Mother Teresa left her family at age 18 to become a missionary. St. Patrick helped spread Christianity to Ireland. St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin--and also had a pet lion!Written for ages 8 to 12, A Saint a Day inspires young readers with remarkable stories of people who made extraordinary choices to love and serve God. Featuring popular saints such as Teresa of Ávila, Francis of Assisi, Juan Diego, and Thomas Aquinas, each of the 365 devotions includes:A Scripture verse and prayerA short summary or inspiring story of a saintA notable factArtwork with a fresh, kid-friendly design This daily devotional for kids is:An ideal gift for First Communion, Confirmation, or AdventA unique book for strengthening a child's faithA great way to share Catholic Church history with kids A Saint a Day will help your child realize the long history of people of faith. As you journey through this yearlong devotional, your children will grow in their understanding of Church history and better understand how they can love and serve God.
The Saint and the Chopped-Up Baby: The Cult of Vincent Ferrer in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
by Laura Ackerman SmollerVincent Ferrer (1350–1419), a celebrated Dominican preacher from Valencia, was revered as a living saint during his lifetime, receiving papal canonization within fifty years of his death. In The Saint and the Chopped-Up Baby, Laura Ackerman Smoller recounts the fascinating story of how Vincent became the subject of widespread devotion, ranging from the saint's tomb in Brittany to cult centers in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, and Latin America, where Vincent is still venerated today. Along the way, Smoller traces the long and sometimes contentious process of establishing a stable image of a new saint. Vincent came to be epitomized by a singularly arresting miracle tale in which a mother kills, chops up, and cooks her own baby, only to have the child restored to life by the saint’s intercession. This miracle became a key emblem in the official portrayal of the saint promoted by the papal court and the Dominican order, still haunted by the memory of the Great Schism (1378–1414) that had rent the Catholic Church for nearly forty years. Vincent, however, proved to be a potent religious symbol for others whose agendas did not necessarily align with those of Rome. Whether shoring up the political legitimacy of Breton or Aragonese rulers, proclaiming a new plague saint, or trumpeting their own holiness, individuals imposed their own meanings on the Dominican saint. Drawing on nuanced readings of canonization inquests, hagiography, liturgical sources, art, and devotional materials, Smoller tracks these various appropriations from the time of Vincent’s 1455 canonization through the eve of the Enlightenment. In the process, she brings to life a long, raucous discussion ranging over many centuries. The Saint and the Chopped-Up Baby restores the voices of that conversation in all its complexity.
The Saint and the Sultan: The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace
by Paul MosesMoses tells the dramatic, intriguing story of the extraordinary, and little-known, meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Islamic leader Sultan Malik al-Kamil--and its significance in today's divided world.
Saint André Bessette
by Patricia Edward JablonskiAn ordinary Brother of Holy Cross, Saint André Bessette spent most of his life answering the door for his religious community. Through his extraordinary devotion to Saint Joseph and his prayers for those in need, thousands of people were miraculously healed and helped. Inspired by God to build the Oratory of Saint Joseph, Brother André Bessette is beloved in his native Canada and beyond. Saint André Bessette was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in October 2010.
Saint Anthony of Padua
by Margaret Charles KerryThis much-loved thirteenth-century priest lived and taught in Northern Italy. Anthony committed his life to helping those who were doubtful or confused. With joyful preaching he turned many towards Jesus.
Saint Augustine: A Life
by Garry WillsPulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills brings the same fresh scholarship, lively prose, and critical appreciation that characterize his well-known books on religion and American history to this outstanding biography of one of the most influential Christian philosophers. <P><P> Saint Augustine follows its subject from his youth in fourth-century Africa to his conversion and subsequent development as a theologian. It challenges the widely held misconceptions about Augustine's sexual excesses and shows how, in embracing classical philosophy, Augustine managed to enlist "pagan authors" in the defense of Christianity. The result is a biography that makes a spiritual ancestor feel like our contemporary.
Saint Augustine's Sin
by Garry WillsAccording to Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills, most readers of Augustine interpret his meditation on sin in the "Confessiones" as an indication of his obsession with sex. But as Wills suggests in his discussion of book two of Augustine's influential work, sexual transgression is not Augustine's main focus as he reflects on the nature of human sinfulness. Instead, Augustine seeks to understand man's power to transgress-how it is that good creatures can choose evil deeds. He describes his own shame after participating in a minor theft as a teenager and interprets this act--and all other acts of sin--in light of the three founding sins of the Bible: the fallen angels' rebellion, the temptation of Adam, and Cain's fratricide. With a brilliant introduction and notes throughout, this is a rewarding interpretation of a seminal work translated with new vividness and authority.
Saint Bakhita of Sudan
by Susan Helen WallaceThe name "Bakhita," which means "fortunate," was sarcastically bestowed upon this young child when she was kidnapped into slavery. After being taken to Italy and put into service as a nanny, she was sent to live with the Canossian Sisters in Venice, eventually becoming part of their community. For twenty-five years, she joyously carried out humble services in the convent, including taking care of the wounded during World War I. This African saint's engrossing life story, heroic choices, and forgiving heart make her a wonderful role model!
Saint Benedict on the Freeway: A Rule of Life for the 21st Century
by Corinne WareHow can we heal the rift between our daily lives and the sacred? How can we live a life capable of hearing "the still small voice" of God while experiencing the speed and sensory overload of modern life? This book is Ware's answer to these questions. She acknowledges that others have addressed the questions. On the one hand there are books which have significant depth but speak in academic or "in-group" language and provide little help adapting these insights to everyday life. On the other hand, there are practical "how-to" exercises which assist in very particular spiritual experiences but which do not offer integrated, sustainable, life-changing patterns. St. Benedict on the Freeway fills this gap. It "translates into twenty-first century life spiritually formative practices worked out in the past, creatively adapting those disciplines to contemporary daily life." This adaptation is the heart of Ware's book. She attempts first to draw attention to our own awareness of God. She discusses how a "Rule" functioned for Benedict's time, and how it can function for us as a liberating reminder of God instead of as another repressive and burdensome taskmaster. Ware also asks how the hours of prayer--vigils, lauds, prime, terce, sext, none, vespers, compline--can increase our spiritual awareness even if our 'community' does not stop for prayer at designated times during the day. Also, Ware explores prayer in dimensions beyond the spoken word. The author targets what she terms "something more" people: those who want to grow spiritually but do not know how to do so. Typically these people go on retreats and hear inspirational speakers, but their everyday lives lack the luster of those occasional times. They go from one spiritual oasis to another, wishing for something that will sustain them in between. St. Benedict on the Freeway responds to this yearning as both a book for personal reading and a resource for small groups in the church.
Saint (Books of History Chronicles: Paradise #2)
by Ted DekkerWe call you Saint." The name ignited a light in Carl's mind. Saint. He'd been covertly recruited for Black Ops and given his life to the most brutal kind of training any man or woman could endure. He was here because he belonged here. To the X Group. An assassin. The most effective killer in the world. And yet Carl Strople struggles to retain fleeting memories that betray an even more ominous reality He has been told part of the truth-but not all of it. Invasive techniques have stripped him of his identity and made him someone new- for this he is grateful But there are some things they can't take from him. The love of a woman. unbroken loyalties to his past, the need for survival From the deep woods of Hungary to the streets of New York, Saint takes you on a journey of betrayal in a world of government cover-ups, political intrigue. and one man's search for the truth In the end, that truth will be his undoing Written in trademark Dekker style with big reversals and unpredictable twists--all bets are off. But one thing is certain-every bullet will find its mark in Saint.
Saint Brigid and the Cows
by Eva K. BetzThe life of Saint Brigid who lived in the sixth century, from her childhood when she lived with a teacher and began giving things to poor people. She spent her life loving animals and children, setting up convents and schools, and sharing her wisdom and love for God. Ages 6-9. Pictures are described.
Saint Catherine
by Anna MeyerA relatable adult graphic novel about a woman who skips Sunday mass for the first time in her life only to discover she's possibly being possessed by a demon.In her 20-something years of existence, Catherine never skipped mass once. As a recovering Irish American Catholic, she has mostly traded the world of communion and confessionals for the “city-girl” struggle of work-life balance, family, and her relationships. The only thing she has not been able to shake is her fear that something bad will happen if she misses Sunday mass. But her fears become a reality when she skips mass for the first time and discovers she is now being possessed by a demon claiming to be the prince of hell. As she takes matters into her own hands and attempts to exorcise these demons (both the paranormal and emotional kind), Catherine must face her buried guilt and what it truly means to be good.A cathartic and engaging view into the messy life of an urban women in her early twenties, Anna Meyer's Saint Catherine is truly a story of letting go of guilt and taking responsibility for your desires, hopes, and mistakes.
Saint Catherine Laboure of the Miraculous Medal
by Joseph I. DirvinCatherine was a village girl, who as a Sister of Charity, received visions of the Blessed Virgin. What made Catherine so remarkable, was her ordinariness. During her long life as a religious sister, almost no one knew of her visions.