Author : Constantin V. Ponomareff
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,52 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9042020318
"This book is about life's meaning, a spiritual dimension about which, by nature, all persons wonder. The book follows the human journey in works of art, literature, music, medicine, theology, philosophy, psychology, and religion." --Book Jacket.
Author : A. J. Downey
Publisher : Second Circle Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 28,75 MB
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781950222278
Fenris had always considered himself a lone wolf among the pack when it came to the club life. Though now that his best friend had found an ol' lady of his own, he had started entertaining the idea for himself. He never took stock in the old adage 'be careful what you wish for' but then Aspen was suddenly standing in front of him with those big, hard-to-resist green eyes and he was smitten. Aspen's life had been turned upside down and inside out through a series of unbelievable and unfortunate events - and the hits just kept on coming. She wasn't sure if her luck was turning or getting worse when she woke up in the badass biker's bed, but Fenris knew... She was just at the apex of the curve in the road her life had taken.
Author : Viktor Pelevin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 21,94 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780670019885
A novel about a fifteen-year-old prostitute who is actually a 2,000-year old werefox who seduces men with her tail and drains them of their sexual power. She falls in love with a KGB officer who is actually a werewolf.
Author : Eleanor Wake
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 50,34 MB
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0806186607
Christian churches erected in Mexico during the early colonial era represented the triumph of European conquest and religious domination. Or did they? Building on recent research that questions the “cultural” conquest of Mesoamerica, Eleanor Wake shows that colonial Mexican churches also reflected the beliefs of the indigenous communities that built them. European authorities failed to recognize that the meaning of the edifices they so admired was being challenged: pre-Columbian iconography integrated into Christian imagery, altars oriented toward indigenous sacred landmarks, and carefully recycled masonry. In Framing the Sacred, Wake examines how the art and architecture of Mexico’s religious structures reveals the indigenous people’s own decisions regarding the conversion program and their accommodation of the Christian message. As Wake shows, native peoples selected aspects of the invading culture to secure their own culture’s survival. In focusing on anomalies present in indigenous art and their relationship to orthodox Christian iconography, she draws on a wide geographical sampling across various forms of Indian artistic expression, including religious sculpture and painting, innovative architectural detail, cartography, and devotional poetry. She also offers a detailed analysis of documented native ritual practices that—she argues—assist in the interpretation of the imagery. With more than 200 illustrations, including 24 in color, Framing the Sacred is the most extensive study to date of the indigenous aspects of these churches and fosters a more complete understanding of Christianity’s influence on Mexican peoples.
Author : Benoît Vermander
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 22,73 MB
Release : 2018-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0295741694
Shanghai, a dynamic world metropolis, is home to a multitude of religions, from Buddhism and Islam, to Christianity and Baha’ism, to Hinduism and Daoism, and many more. In this city of 24 million inhabitants, new religious groups and older faiths together claim and reclaim spiritual space. Shanghai Sacred explores the spaces, rituals, and daily practices that make up the religious landscape of the city, offering a new paradigm for the study of Chinese spirituality that reflects the global trends shaping Chinese culture and civil society. Based on years of fieldwork, incorporating both comparative and methodological perspectives, Shanghai Sacred demonstrates how religions are lived, constructed, and thus inscribed into the social imaginary of the metropolis. Evocative photographs by Liz Hingley enrich and interact with the narrative, making the book an innovative contribution to religious visual ethnography.
Author : Alice Boner
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788120800908
broke down after the defeat of Prthviraja, the descendants of the Chauhan
Author : Alaine M. Low
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 22,64 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781571813169
These 13 workshop-based papers critique ecofeminist assumptions about traditional societies viewing women as closer to nature and more spiritual than men. Following an overview by Low (history, Open U.) and Tremayne (social and cultural anthropology, U. of Oxford), the first contribution frames the debate over gender politics and environmentalism. Next, case studies illustrate sacred landscape (not intrinsically ecologically-oriented) in such societies past and present. Part III treats nature and gender in several major world religions. The final paper discusses contemporary paganism's quest for wholeness. The cover title reads Women as sacred custodians of the earth? Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Foster Armstrong
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 30,11 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780873384544
Spotlights some 120 structures with photographs, maps, and descriptive details about each building's architectural significance, construction, architect(s), location, and congregation. Preserving these landmarks for their architectural merit and their role as social centers in the city's ethnic neig
Author : Marilyn Walker PhD
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,1 MB
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1646111974
Deepen your understanding of the geometric forms and symbols all around you When science and spirituality coalesce, secrets of the natural world are often revealed. This sacred geometry book serves as an A-to-Z resource, introducing readers to the concepts, people, number systems, and practices that illuminate how geometry connects science with the spiritual. What sets Sacred Geometry: An A-Z Reference Guide apart: Sacred connections—discover the links sacred geometry has to philosophy, art, mathematics, religious practices, and beyond, from great historical thinkers, such as Pythagoras, Plato, and Leonardo da Vinci. Enlightening illustrations—Many entries are paired with beautiful, detailed illustrations that underscore the meaning behind sacred geometry and help visualize the concepts. Smartly organized—From Aristotle and ancient Egypt to vanishing perspective and the Zodiac, this alphabetized reference book makes it simple to find specific information. Uncover mysteries and meaning with Sacred Geometry: An A-Z Reference Guide.
Author : Vanya Silverten
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1982243511
This is a woman’s book of sensual enlightenment - a sacred revolution that returns her body, heart, sexuality and power back to love. Women are incredible creatures and the female body is exquisite in design. Naturally intuitive, highly sensual and magical, with a great ability to create abundance and heal life. This makes every woman’s body a portal to enlightenment. No longer can you live in loneliness, insecurity, self-doubt, shame or the fear of not ‘being enough.’ No longer can you hide or deny your unique aliveness. Sacred Revolution is a transformational guide. It teaches each woman to be unshakable with love so she can master her life. This journey begins once you claim your sexual energy as a sacred life force - vital for the dynamic experience of love. Only then can the revolution begin. You will learn: • The six principles of sensual enlightenment. • The thirteen virtues of love that can heal, transform and revolutionize your life. • How to channel your sexual energy to be a sacred fuel of empowerment and attraction. • Movement exercises that awaken your orgasmic potential to create heightened states of love. • The ultimate anti -ageing and beauty secrets every woman needs to know. • The 20+ different soul mate experiences you can have. • The consent options that empower your intimate connections and master love in relationships. • The heartbreak remedy that ensures your sovereignty and motivates you to up level your standards. • The superpowers of an evolved woman. Sacred Revolution is a rite of passage for all women who are ready to feel whole, complete and powerful. It is for every woman in all phases of life - maiden, mother, priestess, queen, diva, yogini and goddess. As you take this journey, every aspect of your female identity will be awakened. This book is the missing piece on your female spiritual path.
