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This book will help you: • to appreciate the wisdom of the world's oldest monotheistic religion• to understand what it means to be a Jew • to recognize the key Jewish festivals and the different aspects of Jewish practice and belief • to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships. Judaism is the world's oldest monotheistic religion. While the number of its adherents has always been small, its principles and...
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The rate of interfaith marriage in the United States has risen so radically since the sixties that it is difficult to recall how taboo the practice once was. How is this development understood and regarded by Americans generally, and what does it tell us about the nation's religious life? Drawing on ethnographic and historical sources, Samira K. Mehta provides a fascinating analysis of wives, husbands, children, and their extended families in interfaith...
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Avoiding the traps of sensational political exposes and specialized scholarly Orientalism, Carl Ernst introduces readers to the profound spiritual resources of Islam while clarifying diversity and debate within the tradition. Framing his argument in terms of religious studies, Ernst describes how Protestant definitions of religion and anti-Muslim prejudice have affected views of Islam in Europe and America. He also covers the contemporary importance...
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Martin Buber (1878-1965) was the author of numerous works in the fields of art, education, sociology, philosophy, philosophy of religion, and Biblical interpretation. Among his works are I and Thou, Good and Evil, and the novel For the Sake of Heaven.
The Jewish philosopher Martin Buber spoke directly to the most profound human concerns in all his works, including his discussions of Hasidism, a mystical-religious movement founded in Eastern Europe...
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The Buddha in Blue Anthology is a collection of five of Tai Sheridan's Buddha in Blue Jeans Zen books. The author's contemplative style makes Zen insight accessible to people from all backgrounds. The books awaken mindfulness and the Buddha within. The "Buddha in Blue Jeans" metaphor illustrates our shared existence. Unity within ourselves and between others is the fundamental principle of Zen.
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"Why should we…." This question has been eternally etched in the conversations in every walk of life. A question raised by the present generation regarding many aspects of Hindu life generally goes unanswered. In Hinduism, the rites and practices are meant to inculcate not just the feeling of devotion and religiosity, but are also supported by through logic. This books seeks to answer the logic behind some of the FAQ and as a result bring God and...
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Most people know that Shabbot--the Sabbath Day--begins Friday evening at sundown with a special ceremoney. But most people don't know that the Sabbath ends with another shorter, yet equally sweet, ceremony called havdalah. Practiced by observant Jews die millennia, it is now returning, not just among Jews, but among Christians who are searching to understand the Jewish background of their faith. Dr. Neil and jamie Lash have written a short introduction...
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The Wish-Fulfilling Golden Sun of the Mahayana Thought Training was used as textbook for the third (October 1972) through seventh (November 1974) Kopan meditation courses and contains Lama Zopas Rinpoche's summaries of and meditations on many important topics from the lam-rim. The textbook is currently recommended as part of FPMT Education Services' Discovering Buddhism course.From the original preface, written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche:"This book has...
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Awaken your heart and mind to see your own capacity for
wisdom, compassion, and kindness.
"When we awaken to our own light, it becomes possible to develop real wisdom about our life. As wisdom allows us to see clearly, our hearts break open with compassion for the struggles of our own lives and the lives of all beings. Awakened with wisdom and compassion, we are impelled to live our lives with kindness, and we are led to do whatever we can to repair...
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To ward off negativity due to falsehood and dishonesty and the related karmas,through Satya (the Truth), Sri Satyanarayana is worshipped. This book gives in detail the padathi (method) of worship and the connected histories and miracles in the lives of devotees. Made in Devanagari script and in English transliteration, this book is an excellent guide for doing a pooja without a Purohit.
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The How to Live as a Muslim series is, an essential guide for anyone who seeks to acquire an accurate knowledge of Islam, as it elucidates all the facets of Islam with precise brevity in three volumes: An Introduction to Islamic Faith and Thought, Living in the Shade of Islam, and Living the Ethics and Morality of Islam. This book covers in detail, the other four pillars of Islam: the establishment of the five daily prayers, the prescribed purifying...
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Jewish tradition encourages study as a way of honoring the memory of those who are no longer among us. Grief in Our Seasons offers a comforting link between study and the tradition of saying Kaddish, helping those who are mourning to heal at their own pace and to cherish the memory of their loved ones each and every day.
Each section of Grief in Our Seasons is devoted to a stage of mourning, providing daily readings from sacred Jewish texts and words...
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The vast and far-reaching benefits that accrue from building statues of Guru Padmasambhava and making offerings to the Guru are presented in this newly translated text.Here, Guru Padmasambhava-deeply revered as the embodiment of the three times' buddhas-is quoted as saying, "representations of the Guru that the Guru himself has not consecrated do not exist". Everyone involved in the building of a Guru Padmasambhava statue, therefore, gains incredible...
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This series of studies is ideal for Sunday school, new members' classes, prayer meeting topics, or individual use. It presents a brief historical background and the beliefs and practices of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Some of the highlights of this important series of studies include the emphasizing of the fact that the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches accepts the Bible to be the foundation for teaching and guidance, the meaning...
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India: What Can It Teach Us? by F. Max Müller is a profound exploration of the history, culture, and philosophy of India, written by one of the foremost scholars of comparative religion and Oriental studies. In this seminal work, Müller draws upon his extensive knowledge of Sanskrit literature and Indian philosophy to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of India's spiritual and intellectual heritage. Through a series of insightful essays,...
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Understanding Living Islam is a detailed study of the practices, family life, social structures, spirituality and sects of Muslims today. It includes extensive quotations from Islamic sources throughout the ages, covering conservative and political Islam to folk Islam and mysticism This book is especially suitable for those seeking an in-depth understanding of the rich variety of what Muslims believe and how they live now. A companion to Understanding...
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Reconnect with the ancient soul of Jewish spiritual life and practice.
"Jewish spirituality is organically linked to the natural rhythms of the universe. To a great extent, Jewish religious traditions serve to bring Jews into a sensitive relationship with the natural world. Many commandments and customs lead in this direction, drawing out the love and reverence that emerge from the contemplation of God's creations."
—from Chapter 1, "The Rhythms...
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This is the most indispensible book available for independent priests and bishops, especially those who want to balance traditional liturgies with progressive attitudes. Page upon page of rites, rituals, liturgies and practices that cover the entire spectrum of Sacraments for the entire Christian year.
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• Eucharist (Liberal Catholic, Wadle)
• Proper (Readings, Collects, Prefaces, Graduals)
• Solemn Benediction
• Services...
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A Chenrezig guru yoga composed by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso when he was nineteen years old. Translated by Joona Repo.From the original colophon:"Due to the power of his faith, the supremely virtuous Assistant Kalon Shenkawa Gyurme Sonam Tobgyal presented offerings and made entreaties, saying that he needed a brief yet complete glance meditation of the entire path of the guru yoga of the inseparability of myself and Avalokiteshvara,...
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