Author : Emani Rani Sarma
Publisher : Hyderabad Book Trust
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,95 MB
Release :
Category : Travel
ISBN :
A travelogue from the pen of a historian, The Buddha In My Backyard, is a spell-binding account of the monasteries and artefacts ranging from the time of the Buddha in her backyard of Visakhapatnam district. She dwells on the destruction that time, an apathetic state and a society ridden with ignorance of history, have wreaked on these rich remains that speak of a society and culture long past.
Author : Olivier Filippi
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,7 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Drought-tolerant plants
ISBN : 9780993389207
First published in French as Alternatives au gazon in 2011.
Author : Lin Jensen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,95 MB
Release : 2008-08-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0861715543
Studying Buddhist teachings is one thing, but what is it like to actually live as a Buddhist? Lin Jensen's new book is aimed at readers who, like himself, are attempting to do just that. Its focus is not so much on pursuing Buddhist philosophy as on uncovering the ordinary and often contradictory daily experiences inherent in a Buddhist a way of life. Imagining Buddhism as a household and the world as its family, Jensen ponders, How do we keep the rooms clean, the family at peace? Together Under One Roof repeatedly asks the reader this question and it does so because Jensen repeatedly asks it of himself - it's a question he keeps open because no single answer suffices for a guide along the way.
Author : Thomas Bien
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,13 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1608822044
Discover the Secrets to Happiness and Well-Being The excitement you feel after hearing good news or achieving a goal is fleeting, but true happiness-that is, the warm feeling of deep contentment and joy-is lasting, and it can be yours in every moment. The Buddha's Way of Happiness is a guide to putting aside your anxieties about the future, regrets about the past, and constant longing to change your life for the better, and awakening to the joy of living. With this book as your guide, you'll identify the barriers to happiness you create in your own life and use the eightfold path of Buddhist psychology to improve your ability to appreciate the small, joyful moments that happen every day. These exercises, meditations, and concrete approaches to practicing happiness and well-being are drawn from mindfulness, "no self," and other ancient Buddhist insights, many of which have been proven effective by today's psychologists and researchers. With the knowledge that happiness is a habit you can adopt like any other, take the first step down this deeply fulfilling path on your life's journey.
Author : Julie Otsuka
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 25,31 MB
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307700461
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PEN/FAULKER AWARD WINNER • The acclaimed author of The Swimmers and When the Emperor Was Divine tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” a century ago in this "understated masterpiece ... that unfolds with great emotional power" (San Francisco Chronicle). In eight unforgettable sections, The Buddha in the Attic traces the extraordinary lives of these women, from their arduous journeys by boat, to their arrival in San Francisco and their tremulous first nights as new wives; from their experiences raising children who would later reject their culture and language, to the deracinating arrival of war. Julie Otsuka has written a spellbinding novel about identity and loyalty, and what it means to be an American in uncertain times.
Author : Bich Minh Nguyen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,19 MB
Release : 2008-01-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1440635331
Winner of the PEN/Jerard Award Chicago Tribune Best Book of the Year Kiriyama Notable Book "[A] perfectly pitched and prodigiously detailed memoir." - Boston Globe As a Vietnamese girl coming of age in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nguyen is filled with a rapacious hunger for American identity, and in the pre-PC-era Midwest (where the Jennifers and Tiffanys reign supreme), the desire to belong transmutes into a passion for American food. More exotic- seeming than her Buddhist grandmother's traditional specialties, the campy, preservative-filled "delicacies" of mainstream America capture her imagination. In Stealing Buddha's Dinner, the glossy branded allure of Pringles, Kit Kats, and Toll House Cookies becomes an ingenious metaphor for Nguyen's struggle to become a "real" American, a distinction that brings with it the dream of the perfect school lunch, burgers and Jell- O for dinner, and a visit from the Kool-Aid man. Vivid and viscerally powerful, this remarkable memoir about growing up in the 1980s introduces an original new literary voice and an entirely new spin on the classic assimilation story.
Author : Ruhe Bayors
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 49,95 MB
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1982238917
We either tuck our spirituality away deep inside, or we search for meaning and purpose. Join me in some Soul Gardening and discover a deeper understanding of how to have a relationship with God as He relates to our everyday experiences. Ruhe takes us on a storied spiritual journey through her life’s happenings. Many seasons and several holiday celebrations are commemorated as family stories are revealed with respect and great humor. Discovering God with Ruhe will illuminate our lives in a very special way.
Author : G. A. Hood
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 29,38 MB
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1480902020
Author : Mark Lynch
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 50,9 MB
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1449754775
Walk with Me is an autobiography of author Mark Lynchs life, filled with many of his extraordinary experiences, struggles, tragedies, and blessings. Mark is no stranger to death, and he reveals what happened in two near-death experiences and his visit to paradise in the afterlife. Mark shares intimately of his confrontation with God and how this confrontation sparked a personal relationship with the Lord that not only changed Marks life but also the lives of his family, friends, and acquaintances. This book offers hope for those facing their own heartaches. The reality of life is but a fading illusion. Every second of every day brings us closer to our death. The circumstances and people that enter our lives shape and mold us into who we are to become. There is a reason you are alive here on Earth. We are all not here by accident. There is also more to coincidences than you may realize. Whether you choose to believe it or not, you are here for a purpose. There is a reason for everything that happens in life, even when things do not seem to make sense. Walk with me, and I will touch your emotions as I reveal my inner self and take you through my life. My life is of an ordinary man who has survived despite extraordinary circumstances. There is life beyond death, as I have been there twice. So let me show you the truth. Walk with me as I reveal the keys to a world you may never have known existed. Let me you show the truth, reveal the lies, and expose the myths.
Author : Lori Deschene
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 39,69 MB
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0062385860
From the founder of the popular online community Tiny Buddha.com comes a daily inspirational guide of simple and creative challenges to help you actively spread love to those around you. Tiny Buddha’s 365 Days of Tiny Love Challenges is a simple guide to help readers pursue happy, connected lives and bring greater love into the world. Each week begins with an inspirational message written by members of the TinyBuddha.com online community, followed by seven days of short challenges that focus on self-love, giving and receiving love in relationships and friendships, and spreading love in the world, such as: Write a list of three things you appreciate about yourself and place it somewhere in your home where you’ll frequently see it throughout the day Compliment someone who serves you in some way (for example, a waiter, barista, or bus driver) on how well they do their job Keep an eye out for someone who looks sad—a friend, coworker, or even stranger—and say something that might make them laugh or smile. By using the book each day throughout the year, readers will learn to develop closer bonds in relationships, let go of anger and bitterness, better understand themselves and their loved ones, and turn strangers into friends.
