Author : AiR - Atman in Ravi
Publisher : AiR Institute of Realization
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,51 MB
Release :
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9359132411
Most people are aware of the concept of Karma – the Universal Law that states, 'What you give is what you get.' But not everybody knows the A to Z of Karma that we can actually transcend Karma, escape from all misery and sorrow, and ultimately attain Liberation or Moksha, freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth. This book reveals the secret of eternal joy and peace—a life without any misery or suffering.
Author : Somini Sengupta
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 20,27 MB
Release : 2016-03-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0393292878
“[A] sharply observed study . . . richly detailed portraits.”—Economist Somini Sengupta emigrated from Calcutta to California as a young child in 1975. Returning thirty years later as the bureau chief for The New York Times, she found a vastly different country: one defined as much by aspiration and possibility—at least by the illusion of possibility—as it is by the structures of sex and caste. The End of Karma is an exploration of this new India through the lens of young people from different worlds: a woman who becomes a Maoist rebel; a brother charged for the murder of his sister, who had married the “wrong” man; a woman who opposes her family and hopes to become a police officer. Driven by aspiration—and thwarted at every step by state and society—they are making new demands on India’s democracy for equality of opportunity, dignity for girls, and civil liberties. Sengupta spotlights these stories of ordinary men and women, weaving together a groundbreaking portrait of a country in turmoil.
Author : Joshua Samuel Brown
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 19,82 MB
Release : 2020-12-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781788692267
Can a New Age guru save his cult without losing his soul? Spinning Karma is the story of Rinpoche Edward Schwartz, reluctant figurehead of Mind of Pure Enlightenment (MOPE), a once-popular New Age group whose current membership has sunk to an all-time low. In an ill-conceived effort to bring the group and its teachings back into the limelight, Schwartz heads to Taiwan to film a fake "religious oppression" video - starring a group of clueless language students who believe that they're taking part in an English conversation class. The video goes viral and the scheme succeeds beyond Schwartz's wildest expectations, triggering a social-media-driven propaganda war between the United States and China that spins out of control. Before long, everybody from spiritual seekers in China and America, to an ambitious presidential contender, to the Chinese government wants a piece of MOPE ... and of Schwartz himself. Faced with the enormous karmic implications of his hoax, Schwartz repents. But is it too late? Can Schwartz save his group - and his neck - without losing his soul? Set in an exotic, untapped location, this offbeat East-Collides-With-West farce features characters and situations ripped straight from the headlines, mocking religious intolerance, the social media-driven news cycle, and the tumultuous relationship between America and China.
Author : AiR - Atman in Ravi
Publisher : AiR Institute of Realization
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 34,32 MB
Release :
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9359150851
Who doesn’t want to be happy? We all enjoy pleasure but we think that it is bliss. Pleasure is only momentary. It is ephemeral. Little do we realize that we can be eternally happy and there’s a way to it. ‘The A to Z of Happiness’ is a collection of happiness secrets that is guaranteed to take us to the ultimate peak of happiness, where there is no suffering, no misery, no sorrow. There is a way, a way to eternal bliss and joy that comes from Truth Consciousness. And this book will lead you to it. Get ready to smile all the while, as you discover the A to Z of Happiness!
Author : Ryuho Okawa
Publisher : Little Brown Uk
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 32,55 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780751535730
Ryuho Okawa is known for his wisdom, compassion and commitment to educating people to think and act in spiritual and religious ways. Through his Institute for Research in Human Happiness (IRH) he teaches and ministers to people who need help and they in turn spread his teachings to others. KARMA: THE CHALLENGE OF THE MIND presents Okawa's thoughts on Karma; what it is, what it is not and the place of happiness and peace in the modern world. He also discusses how to attain karma, and how this links in with other tenets of the Buddhist way of life. Presenting the nature of karma and the challenge of attaining it in clear, simple but thought-provoking language, this is an excellent companion to THE ESSENCE OF BUDDHA and a complete demystification of an often over-complicted tradition.
Author : Brad Warner
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 26,50 MB
Release : 2010-06-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1577318439
How does a real-life Zen master — not the preternaturally calm, cartoonish Zen masters depicted by mainstream culture — help others through hard times when he’s dealing with pain of his own? How does he meditate when the world is crumbling around him? Is meditation a valid response or just another form of escapism? These are the questions Brad Warner ponders in Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate. During a year that Warner spent giving talks and leading retreats across North America, his mother and grandmother died, he lost his dream job, and his marriage fell apart. In writing about how he applied the Buddha’s teachings to his own real-life suffering, Warner shatters expectations, revealing that Buddhism isn’t some esoteric pie-in-the-sky ultimate solution but an exceptionally practical way to deal with whatever life dishes out.
Author : Bruce M. Sullivan
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,59 MB
Release : 2001-07-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1461671892
With a history of over three and a half millennia, and over 800 million adherents, Hinduism is one of the world's largest and most diverse religious traditions. This book presents the Hindu religious tradition's major events, individuals, texts, sects, and concepts in the context of its historical development through various periods. In addition, sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, the rituals performed as religious practices, the manifestations of Hindu religious sensibilities in biography, art, the caste system of social organization, mythology, and the theories of salvation developed through the history of Hinduism are also presented. A pronunciation guide to Sanskrit and Tamil, and a chronology of the history of Hinduism are included.
Author : Marissa Meyer
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,70 MB
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1250618827
In New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer's young adult contemporary romance, a girl is suddenly gifted with the ability to cast instant karma on those around her – both good and bad. Chronic overachiever Prudence Barnett is always quick to cast judgment on the lazy, rude, and arrogant residents of her coastal town. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friends, she wakes up with the sudden ability to cast instant karma on those around her. Pru giddily makes use of the power, punishing everyone from public vandals to mean gossips, but there is one person on whom her powers consistently backfire: Quint Erickson, her slacker of a lab partner. Quint is annoyingly cute and impressively noble, especially when it comes to his work with the rescue center for local sea animals. When Pru resigns herself to working at the rescue center for extra credit, she begins to uncover truths about baby otters, environmental upheaval, and romantic crossed signals—not necessarily in that order. Her newfound karmic insights reveal how thin the line is between virtue and vanity, generosity and greed . . . love and hate... and fate.
Author : Kristi L. Wiley
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 28,98 MB
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0810863375
Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ('Spiritual Victors'). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India's population. The lay and mendicant communities of the Jain, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.
Author : Jaya Row
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 23,47 MB
Release : 2021-03-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9390351928
People who find themselves dogged by misfortune often blame it on 'bad luck'. But the scriptures say that your destiny is the sum total of all your past choices. Once you act, you must be prepared to deal with the consequences. That is the Law of Karma. Therefore, the question you should be asking yourself is - are you making the right choices? In Good Karma, Jaya Row demystifies this spiritual phenomenon and explains how it affects your life today. Sharing insights that you can put into action, this book shows you how to break out of negative cycles and create a better future for yourself.
