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Samatha, Jhana, and Vipassana: Practice at the Pa-Auk Monastery: A Meditator's Experience
by Hyun-Soo Jeon HaNul Jun Sayadaw RevataA clear and comprehensive handbook to a revered path of meditation.This step-by-step meditator’s guide walks the reader through practices that can hold the key to unlocking new levels of concentration and insight. A student of the famed Pa-Auk Monastery and a practicing psychiatrist, Jeon Hyun-soo, MD, PhD, uses these two paths to guide the reader to a new understanding of themselves and the world around them. Drawing both from Jeon’s own experience with Pa-Auk Sayadaw and from the words of the Buddha, this is an authentic and practical guide to samatha, materiality, mentality, dependent origination, and vipassana.
Sambandar Thevaram- Tirumurai 1 Part I (Verses 1-721)
by TirugnanasambandarThe first part of Thevaram comprises 721verses chanted by Tirugnanasambandar in praise of Lord Shiva enshrined in sixty six Shiva temples.
The Sambia: Ritual, Sexuality, and Chance in Papua New Guinea
by Gilbert HerdtIn this update of a case study of sexuality in the Sambia tribe of Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands, Herdt (human sexuality studies, San Francisco State U.) discusses changes in this Micronesian culture since his original fieldwork in the 1970s. Drawing on subsequent field trips during which he made a film, he studies homoerotism in secret initiation rites of young boys, and parallels between the Sambia and gay-identified US males.
Same Dog, Different Shite: Book 2 In A Little Brown Dog Series (A Little Brown Dog #2)
by Michael RiddellMichael Riddell suffered more than a mid-life crisis. Call it a complete life revision! At the age of forty-five, after changing his mind about life, career, and magic crystals, he embarked on a path he never knew was there. It brought him to Melinda, his soulmate and spiritual anchor, and let him gather his life back after almost losing it all. Turns out it was just the beginning. In his follow-up to Life, A Little Brown Dog, and Shite Like That, Michael learns that sometimes you have to face some tough truths, including those about yourself, and perhaps travel through darkness before reaching the light. That redemption can be fraught with danger, and may come at a hefty price.
Same God, Different Churches
by Katie MeierChurch is church, right? Well, not so much, as any Baptist teen will find when visiting a friend's Episcopal church, or any Lutheran visitor to a Pentecostal service will discover. So what's the difference? Why are there any differences at all? Though churches are as individual as the members they serve, Katie Meier clears up some of the confusion regarding the basic Christian denominations. Written for everyday teens (rather than, say, theology majors) this guide clearly spells out the unique qualities of each sect, while at the same time underlines the unifying principles of Christian faith. Practically, it takes the scare out of accompanying a friend to a different church; but even better, and maybe more importantly, it inspires a greater understanding of and love for fellow Christians.
The Same God Who Works All Things: Inseparable Operations in Trinitarian Theology
by Adonis ViduClassical Trinitarianism holds that every action of Trinity in the world is inseparable. That is, the divine persons are equally active in every operation. But then, in what way did the Father create the world through Christ? How can only the Son be incarnate, die, and be resurrected? Why does Christ have to ascend before the Spirit may come? These and many other questions pose serious objections to the doctrine of inseparable operations. In the first book-length treatment of this doctrine, Adonis Vidu takes up these questions and offers a conceptual and dogmatic analysis of this essential axiom, engaging with recent and historical objections. Taking aim at a common &“soft&” interpretation of the inseparability rule, according to which the divine persons merely cooperate and work in concert with one another, Vidu argues for the retrieval of &“hard inseparability,&” which emphasizes the unity of divine action, primarily drawing from the patristic and medieval traditions. Having probed the biblical foundations of the rule and recounted the story of its emergence in nascent Trinitarianism and its neglect in modern theology, Vidu builds a constructive case for its retrieval. The rule is then tested precisely on the battlegrounds that were thought to have witnessed its defeat: the doctrines of creation, incarnation, atonement, ascension, and the indwelling of the Spirit. What emerges is a constructive account of theology in which the recovery of this dogmatic rule shines fresh light on ancient doctrines.
Same Kind of Different As Me
by Ronald E. Hall Denver Moore Lynn VincentA dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery. An upscale art dealer accustomed to the world of Armani and Chanel. A gutsy woman with a stubborn dream. A story so incredible no novelist would dare dream it. It begins outside a burning plantation hut in Louisiana . . . and an East Texas honky-tonk . . . and, without a doubt, in the heart of God. It unfolds in a Hollywood hacienda . . . an upscale New York gallery . . . a downtown dumpster . . . a Texas ranch. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love.
Same Kind of Different As Me Conversation Guide
by Ron HallIf you were astounded by the unlikely true story of a life-changing friendship in Same Kind of Different as Me, you can now go deeper into the story and its powerful themes with the Same Kind of Different As Me DVD-Based Conversation Kit and its accompanying Conversation Guide. Perfect for your individual study or a small-group discussion, the Same Kind of Different As Me Conversation Guide will be your companion as you watch the DVD, providing insights for a convicting lesson and thought-provoking questions for discussion. Appealing to many audiences, Same Kind of Different as Me compares one man's experience with 20th-century "slavery" and homelessness in the United States with another's portrayal of his own complacency and wealth.From a burning plantation hut in Louisiana to an upscale New York art gallery, you will see the heart of God in this unexpected tale of the transforming power of love and friendship. Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, Same Kind of Different as Me is an inspirational true story that crosses the barriers of society. For use with Same Kind of Different As Me DVD-Based Conversation Kit (ISBN 9781418542863).
Same Kind of Different As Me for Kids
by Ron HallSame Kind of Different As Me for Kids tells the emotional tale of Denver Moore&’s life story, made famous in the New York Times bestselling book Same Kind of Different As Me.&“I used to spend a lotta time worryin&’ that I was different from other people. . . . But I found out everybody&’s different—the same kind of different as me.&”Little Denver grew up very poor, and he didn&’t get to go to school. As time passed, Denver decided to hop a train to the big city for a different life. That life was also very difficult, and Denver spent many years as a homeless man. But God was faithful and He showed His love for Denver through two people who were very different from him, and He changed the world through their unlikely friendship.This unique children&’s book includes Denver&’s original art, which will be a touching way to talk about the beautiful message. Parents and children alike will be moved by this powerful story and will never forget the unexpected and life-changing things that can happen when we help somebody.&“Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.&” Previously published as Everybody Can Help Somebody.
Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability
by Stephanie O. HubachIn a fallen world, we all experience brokenness. In our humanity, we all experience limited ability. We're in the same lake, sharing a common story―but because our experiences differ from person to person, we're not in the same boat. When it comes to people with disability, however, we often act like we're in different lakes. Disability can seem frightening, abnormal―or even irrelevant to those who do not experience it. But Stephanie Hubach argues that there is a better way to think of disability, a better way to understand the challenges facing those touched by disability, and a better way to understand the role of the church in the lives of people with differing abilities. She pinpoints what is true about disability, in contrast to common secular views, and what we need to rethink and relearn in order to support one another and make God's kingdom truly accessible to all. This revised and updated edition includes new chapters on growing in grace and journeying into maturity.
Same Life, New Story: Change Your Perspective to Change Your Life
by Jan SilviousHow's your life? Does it tell a wonderful story fi lled with grace, character, and courage? Or are you stuck in the past, struggling with regrets and fears?PERHAPS IT'S TIME FOR A NEW STORY.Same Life, New Story is a ten-week Bible study that offers women a powerful truth: one small change can have profound effects. With humor, vulnerability, and transparency, Jan Silvious--a professional life coach--uses a unique blend of modern-day anecdotes and biblical character stories to bring you out of the land of what is and victoriously into the land of what can be.Each chapter examines the life of a woman from the Bible, providing unique insights into scripture as well as questions for personal reflection and journal exercises. Learn how to overcome the past, conquer fear, say "I can," face adversity, and harness resilience.See your story through the eyes of Naomi, Leah, Rahab, and Deborah. Discover--as Hannah, Abigail, and Elizabeth did--the irreplaceable role that God longs to play in your life. Learn, as Jan did firsthand, that changing your perspective can truly change your life. Within you lies a new story just begging to be told. What are you waiting for?
The Same Love
by Paul BalocheThe same love is calling us all by name. In the spring of 2011 acclaimed worship artist and songwriter Paul Baloche released his twelfth album - The Same Love. Each new song was birthed from a genuine inspired moment, an experience Paul describes as an "other than" place. It was out of this place that he created lyrics and melodies designed to achieve his ongoing goal of building a legacy of graciousness. But there we also moments in between the songs where Paul felt there was more to be said. This book is that collection of moments, a progression of thoughts and prayers different from the lyrics but the same as the songs. This is not a devotional, or a book that describes something. This is a devotion, a book that is something.
Same Love (Lorimer Real Love)
by Tony CorreiaWhen Adam reveals to his devout parents that he's gay, they send him to a Christian camp. But when he meets Paul, Adam realizes it's impossible to bury his attraction and "straighten out." Seeing how unhappy the other campers are, Adam and Paul begin to question what the church tells them about love and have to decide for themselves what kind of life they want to live. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group
The Same Love Enhanced eBook
by Paul BalocheIn the spring of 2011 acclaimed worship artist and songwriter Paul Baloche released his twelfth album - The Same Love. Each new song was birthed from a genuine inspired moment, an experience Paul describes as an "other than" place. It was out of this place that he created lyrics and melodies designed to achieve his ongoing goal of building a legacy of graciousness. But there we also moments in between the songs where Paul felt there was more to be said. This book is that collection of moments, a progression of thoughts and prayers different from the lyrics but the same as the songs. This is not a devotional, or a book that describes something. This is a devotion, a book that is something. This enhanced eBook includes four videos and eleven songs, including the title track, "The Same Love."
Same-Sex Attraction and the Church: The Surprising Plausibility of the Celibate Life
by Ed ShawThe Gospel Coalition Top Books of 2015 in Christian LivingTim Challies' Top Books of 2015ProdigalThought.net's Top Reads of 2015Leadership Journal's Best Ministry Books of the Year When Christians have same-sex attraction, how should the church respond? Pastor Ed Shaw experiences same-sex attraction, and yet he is committed to Scripture and the church's traditional position of fidelity in heterosexual marriage and celibacy in singleness. In this honest book, he shares his pain in dealing with these issues, but at the same time shows us that obedience to Jesus is ultimately the only way to experience life to the full. He shows that the Bible's teaching seems unreasonable not because of its difficulties, but because of missteps that the church has often taken in its understanding of the Christian life. We have been shaped by the world around us and urgently need to re-examine the values that drive our discipleship. Only by doing this in the light of the Bible can we make sense of its call on the lives of those who are attracted to their own sex.
Same Soul, Many Bodies: Discover the Healing Power of Future Lives through Progression Therapy
by Brian L. WeissThe bestselling author of Many Lives, Many Masters breaks new ground to reveal how progression therapy into future lives can help transform us in the present.How often have you wished you could peer into the future? In Same Soul, Many Bodies, Brian L. Weiss, MD, shows us how. Through envisioning our lives to come, we can influence their outcome and use this process to bring more joy and healing to our present lives. Dr. Weiss pioneered regression therapy—guiding people through their past lives. Here, he goes beyond that to demonstrate the therapeutic benefits of progression therapy—guiding people through the future in a scientific, responsible, and healing way. Through dozens of case histories detailing both past-life and future-life experiences, Dr. Weiss shows how the choices that we make now will determine our future quality of life. From Samantha, who overcame academic failure once she learned of her future as a great physician, to Evelyn, whose fears and prejudices ended after she envisioned prior and forthcoming lives as a hate victim, Dr. Weiss gives concrete examples of lives transformed by regression and progression therapy. A groundbreaking work, Same Soul, Many Bodies is sure to deeply affect peoples’ lives as they strive toward their future
Samkara's Advaita Vedanta: A Way of Teaching (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)
by Jacqueline G. HirstSamkara (c.700 CE) has been regarded by many as the most authoritative Hindu thinker of all time. A great Indian Vedantin brahmin, Samkara was primarily a commentator on the sacred texts of the Vedas and a teacher in the Advaitin teaching line. This book serves as an introduction to Samkara's thought which takes this as a central theme. The author develops an innovative approach based on Samkara's ways of interpreting sacred texts and creatively examines the profound interrelationship between sacred text, content and method in Samkara's thought. The main focus of the book is on Samkara's teaching method. This method is, for Samkara, based on the Upanishads' own; it is to be employed by Advaitin teachers to draw pupils skilfully towards that realisation which is beyond all words. Consequently, this book will be of interest not only to students and scholars of Indian philosophy, but to all those interested in the relation between language and that which is held to transcend it.
Samkhya Karika: A Yoga Practitioner's Guide to Overcoming the Three Causes of Suffering
by Srivatsa Ramaswami• Explores the meaning of all 72 verses of the 4th-century Sanskrit text Samkhya Karika word by word, providing helpful explanations and annotations to aid your understanding• Reveals how Samkhya Karika explains the three duhkhas, or causes of suffering, and how to deal with them to reach a state of freedom from pain and suffering• Shows how Samkhya Karika explains the origin and evolution of the universe and how it identifies the true nature of the Self, the Atman, as unvarying consciousness distinct from the body-mind complexAlong with Yoga and Vedanta, Samkhya is one of the three schools of Vedic philosophy that teach the individual how to break free from the cycles of death and rebirth. Samkhya Karika is the earliest surviving text on Samkhya, a brilliant masterpiece written by fourth-century Indian poet and philosopher Ishvarakrishna, who was considered to be an avatar of the Classical Sanskrit poet Kalidasa.Presenting a translation of Samkhya Karika from the original Sanskrit along with detailed commentary, Srivatsa Ramaswami explores the meaning of all 72 slokas (verses) word by word, providing helpful explanations and annotations to aid in your understanding. He shows how Samkhya philosophy explains the origin and evolution of the universe and how it identifies the true nature of the Self as unvarying consciousness, distinct from the empirical body-mind complex. He reveals how Samkhya Karika explains the three duhkhas, or causes of suffering, and how to deal with them to reach the goal of Samkhya: kaivalya, a state of deep contemplation where one is unafflicted by pain and eternally free from the cycle of samsara.Providing a user-friendly guide to Samkhya for yoga practitioners and students of yoga philosophy, this book also shares insightful teachings from the author&’s teacher, the legendary Sri Krishnamacharya, hailed as "the father of modern yoga."
Sammy the Fox
by Mari SteynEmbark on an uplifting journey with Sammy the Fox, a heartwarming tale that unravels the mysteries of shame for children. In this insightful book, young readers will explore important lessons on overcoming shame and embracing self-love. Through Sammy&’s courageous story, children will learn valuable strategies to navigate this powerful emotion and develop a strong sense of self-worth.But Sammy the Fox is more than just a children&’s story – it&’s a valuable resource for parents and educators, providing them with the tools to support children in integrating shame in healthy and nurturing ways. The book offers practical guidance and age-appropriate discussions to help adults foster open communication and create a safe environment for children to express their feelings.Discover the transformative power of love as Sammy the Fox and his wise friend, Oscar the Owl, teach us all how to heal and grow.
Sam's Silver Lining
by Hilary WalkerIn this humorous tale, Sam the devout Catholic somehow gets into bad scrapes without meaning to. Now he’s done something which threatens to destroy not only his career but also his chances with a particularly lovely coworker. His only hope is to confess to his understanding priest and place himself in God’s hands.But God works in mysterious ways. With the priest’s help, He’s looking out for the hapless Sam.
Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature (The Library of Wisdom and Compassion #3)
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Thubten ChodronSamsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature takes up centrally important premises of Buddhism: the unsatisfactoriness (duhkha) of cyclic existence (samsara), the determination to be free of cyclic existence, and the mind as the basis for both the extreme duhkha of samsara and the bliss of nirvana. This volume shows us how to purify our minds and cultivate awakened qualities. Knowledge of buddha nature reveals and reconciles the paradox of how the mind can be the basis for both the extreme duhkha of samsara (the unpurified mind) and the bliss and fulfillment of nirvana (the purified mind). To illustrate this, Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature first takes readers through Buddhist thought on the self, the Four Noble Truths, and their sixteen attributes. Then, the Dalai Lama explains afflictions, their arising and antidotes, followed by an examination of karma and cyclic existence and, finally, a deep and thorough elucidation of buddha nature. This is the third volume in the Dalai Lama’s definitive and comprehensive series on the stages of the Buddhist path, The Library of Wisdom and Compassion. Volume 1, Approaching the Buddhist Path, contained introductory material that sets the context for Buddhist practice. Volume 2, The Foundation of Buddhist Practice, describes the important teachings that help us establish a flourishing Dharma practice. Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature can be read as the logical next step in this series or enjoyed on its own.
Samskara: A Rite for a Dead Man
by A. K. Ramanujan U. R. AnanthamurthySamskara is one of the acknowledged masterpieces of modern world literature, a book to set beside Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart and Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North. Taking its name from a Sanskrit word that means "rite of passage" but also "moment of recognition," it begins when Naranappa, an inhabitant of a small south Indian town and a renegade Brahmin who has scandalously flouted the rules of caste and purity for years, eating meat, drinking alcohol, marrying beneath him, mocking God, unexpectedly falls ill and dies. The question of whether he should be buried as a Brahmin divides the other Brahmins in the village. For an answer they turn to Praneshacharyah, the most devout and respected member of their community, an ascetic who also tends religiously to his invalid wife. Praneshacharyah finds himself unable to provide the answer, though an answer is urgently needed since as he wonders and the villagers wait and the body festers, more and more people are falling sick and dying. But when Praneshacharyah goes to the temple to seek a sign from God, he discovers something else entirely--unless that something else is also God. Samskara is a tale of existential suspense, a life-and-death encounter between the sacred and the profane, the pure and the impure, the ascetic and the erotic.
Samson
by Denise-Renee BarbaretPlaces the life and accomplishments of Samson in the context of his times, attempts to determine the historical basis of his story, and describes how he fought the Philistines, was defeated and captured, but eventually brought down their temple.
Samson: A Savior Will Rise
by Shawn Hoffman"You are a man who has vowed to protect his family, even at the cost of your own life. So you have no other choice. . . . You must fight, Samson. You must."The year is 1941, and Samson Abrams makes a life-or-death decision that lands him, and his entire family, in the notorious concentration camp Auschwitz. When Samson is recognized by Dr. Josef Mengele and Commandant Rudolf Höss as a former boxing champion, he is ordered box for their entertainment. A win means extra rations, but the penalty for losing is death in the gas chambers.One question haunts Samson as he and his family face one atrocity after another: Where is God in the face of such evil? An unexpected friendship between the Jewish Samson and the Polish Catholic priest Maximilian Kolbe challenges Samson to examine what little is left of his faith, but will it give him strength when he needs it most?Based on true stories, Samson: A Savior Will Rise blends Shawn Hoffman's thorough research with a compelling narrative that provokes questions about faith, hope, and love.
Samson: Chosen. Betrayed. Redeemed.
by Eric Wilson Pure FlixThe original superhero movie based on the story of Samson and Delilah He has many names. Lion tamer. Fox catcher. Man killer. Each with its measure of glory and shame. But for this young Hebrew with a supernatural gift of strength, there is more to the story. Samson has a God-given destiny to defend his people from the oppressive Philistine empire. After experiencing tragedy at the hands of a cruel Philistine prince, he strives to fulfill his calling only to fall victim to his own desires. As Samson draws close to a Philistine temptress with a secret, this man of unbeatable strength drifts away form his destiny. Then an act of betrayal costs him everything. At his weakest Samson must rely on God in one last effort to avenge his people. In this novelization of the major motion picture Samson draws you deeper into one of the most famous biblical stories of the Old Testament. Experience the legacy of Samson and Delilah in a way you never have before.