Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Parallax Press
ISBN: 1888375345
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Finding Our True Home presents a new definitive translation of the Amitabha Sutra along with Thich Nhat Hanh’s first commentary on one of the most practiced forms of Buddhism in the world, the Pure Land school. Introduced in the Buddha’s own lifetime, Pure Land practice puts us in touch with the beauty in our own world and brings us the security, solidity, and freedom we need in order to truly enjoy it. Realizing that Buddha is within us, we see that the Pure Land (paradise) is here and now, rather than in the future. Finding Our True Home will open a new Dharma door to many students of meditation.
Finding Our True Home
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Parallax Press
ISBN: 1888375345
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Finding Our True Home presents a new definitive translation of the Amitabha Sutra along with Thich Nhat Hanh’s first commentary on one of the most practiced forms of Buddhism in the world, the Pure Land school. Introduced in the Buddha’s own lifetime, Pure Land practice puts us in touch with the beauty in our own world and brings us the security, solidity, and freedom we need in order to truly enjoy it. Realizing that Buddha is within us, we see that the Pure Land (paradise) is here and now, rather than in the future. Finding Our True Home will open a new Dharma door to many students of meditation.
Publisher: Parallax Press
ISBN: 1888375345
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Finding Our True Home presents a new definitive translation of the Amitabha Sutra along with Thich Nhat Hanh’s first commentary on one of the most practiced forms of Buddhism in the world, the Pure Land school. Introduced in the Buddha’s own lifetime, Pure Land practice puts us in touch with the beauty in our own world and brings us the security, solidity, and freedom we need in order to truly enjoy it. Realizing that Buddha is within us, we see that the Pure Land (paradise) is here and now, rather than in the future. Finding Our True Home will open a new Dharma door to many students of meditation.
Finding Our Way Home
Author: Gerald G. Jampolsky
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 145875409X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In a deeply heartfelt way, Jerry Jampolsky and Diane Cirincione share stories of their spiritual journey, detours they've taken, and people who have impacted them along their life trail. Using the Hawaiian tradition of ''talking story,'' Jerry and Diane demonstrate the daily application of spiritual principles and practical spirituality. Individually and together, they weave their journey for us as it continues to evolve from the influences around them. They inspire us to embrace and share our own stories of peaks and valleys that make up our journeys. The authors' honest and vulnerable style of communicating continues to reveal their life purposes in the choices they make and the lessons they've learned. ''Each day still provides challenges and circumstances that call to those parts of us that want to judge others or ourselves,'' they write. ''What is different now is that we more quickly recognize when we're lost and the choice we have to return to the path of unconditional love. Once we remember that our purpose is service and helping others, as well as letting go of our judgments and grievances by practicing forgiveness, the path is easier, the direction clearer, and the destination of peace achievable. ''
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 145875409X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In a deeply heartfelt way, Jerry Jampolsky and Diane Cirincione share stories of their spiritual journey, detours they've taken, and people who have impacted them along their life trail. Using the Hawaiian tradition of ''talking story,'' Jerry and Diane demonstrate the daily application of spiritual principles and practical spirituality. Individually and together, they weave their journey for us as it continues to evolve from the influences around them. They inspire us to embrace and share our own stories of peaks and valleys that make up our journeys. The authors' honest and vulnerable style of communicating continues to reveal their life purposes in the choices they make and the lessons they've learned. ''Each day still provides challenges and circumstances that call to those parts of us that want to judge others or ourselves,'' they write. ''What is different now is that we more quickly recognize when we're lost and the choice we have to return to the path of unconditional love. Once we remember that our purpose is service and helping others, as well as letting go of our judgments and grievances by practicing forgiveness, the path is easier, the direction clearer, and the destination of peace achievable. ''
The Centered Teacher
Author: Julia Yu
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982269618
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
A much-needed book and professional growth series for new teachers intended to prevent burnout and increase teacher retention. This book together with the Find Your Center Signature Series will: 1) Wake up the mind, body, and heart so they can connect to each other and allow for wise action to come through; 2) Replace anxiety and overwhelm with present moment awareness and embodied calmness through powerful centering practices; 3) Elevate student learning with a responsive, heart-centered teacher guiding the way; 4) Create safe spaces for students by instilling boundaries that come from a place of care and compassion rather than the illusion of control; and 5) Explore how the body can become a powerful form of intervention to de-escalate conflict. Crying every day should not be a rite of passage for new teachers. Feeling centered and empowered can be, though. To learn more about the Find Your Center Signature Series, visit http://www.BreathefromtheHeart.com
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1982269618
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
A much-needed book and professional growth series for new teachers intended to prevent burnout and increase teacher retention. This book together with the Find Your Center Signature Series will: 1) Wake up the mind, body, and heart so they can connect to each other and allow for wise action to come through; 2) Replace anxiety and overwhelm with present moment awareness and embodied calmness through powerful centering practices; 3) Elevate student learning with a responsive, heart-centered teacher guiding the way; 4) Create safe spaces for students by instilling boundaries that come from a place of care and compassion rather than the illusion of control; and 5) Explore how the body can become a powerful form of intervention to de-escalate conflict. Crying every day should not be a rite of passage for new teachers. Feeling centered and empowered can be, though. To learn more about the Find Your Center Signature Series, visit http://www.BreathefromtheHeart.com
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Author: S. Megan Berthold
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440854963
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
This volume engages human rights, domestic immigration law, refugee policy in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and scholarship to examine forced migration, refugee resettlement, asylum seeker experiences, policies and programs for refugee well-being in North America and Europe. Given the recent "re-politicization" of forced migration and refugees in Europe and the U.S., this edited collection presents an in-depth, multi-dimensional analysis of the history of policies and laws related to the status of refugees and asylum seekers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe and the challenges and prospects of refugee and asylum seeker assistance and integration in the 21st century. The book provides rich insights on institutional perspectives critical to understanding the politics and practices of refugee resettlement and the asylum process in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including international human rights and humanitarian law as well as domestic laws and policies related to forced migrants. Issues addressed include social welfare supports for resettled refugees; culturally responsive health and mental health approaches to working with refugees and asylum seekers; systemic failures in the asylum processing systems; and rights-based approaches to working with forced migrant children. The book also examines policy developments and strategies to advance the well-being and social inclusion of refugees in the U.S. and Europe.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440854963
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
This volume engages human rights, domestic immigration law, refugee policy in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and scholarship to examine forced migration, refugee resettlement, asylum seeker experiences, policies and programs for refugee well-being in North America and Europe. Given the recent "re-politicization" of forced migration and refugees in Europe and the U.S., this edited collection presents an in-depth, multi-dimensional analysis of the history of policies and laws related to the status of refugees and asylum seekers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe and the challenges and prospects of refugee and asylum seeker assistance and integration in the 21st century. The book provides rich insights on institutional perspectives critical to understanding the politics and practices of refugee resettlement and the asylum process in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including international human rights and humanitarian law as well as domestic laws and policies related to forced migrants. Issues addressed include social welfare supports for resettled refugees; culturally responsive health and mental health approaches to working with refugees and asylum seekers; systemic failures in the asylum processing systems; and rights-based approaches to working with forced migrant children. The book also examines policy developments and strategies to advance the well-being and social inclusion of refugees in the U.S. and Europe.
Joining Lives
Author: Andrew Odle
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498291260
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
We live in precarious times and are seeking to make a lasting impact through immediate solutions. But in our haste we often make decisions to fix problems and persons, forgetting that we are not called to fix but rather to reconcile. In this wide-ranging collection of essays we explore what it might look like if we were to live in the world first with the purpose of reconciling and then allow that vision to guide our actions. Each essay engages with reconciliation in different contexts, providing meaningful and potentially transformative insights that will lead the reader to more faithful lives and activities. The essays are not filled with theoretical reflections but with hard-earned wisdom from proven thinkers, practitioners, and innovators.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498291260
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
We live in precarious times and are seeking to make a lasting impact through immediate solutions. But in our haste we often make decisions to fix problems and persons, forgetting that we are not called to fix but rather to reconcile. In this wide-ranging collection of essays we explore what it might look like if we were to live in the world first with the purpose of reconciling and then allow that vision to guide our actions. Each essay engages with reconciliation in different contexts, providing meaningful and potentially transformative insights that will lead the reader to more faithful lives and activities. The essays are not filled with theoretical reflections but with hard-earned wisdom from proven thinkers, practitioners, and innovators.
Finding Our Way Home
Author: Charles Determan Sr.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973635127
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
This is a book that does not deny the valid presence of struggle in our lives but rather encourages the viewpoint that there is indeed a healthy way to struggleone that accepts the closeness of God, the process that is recovery, and the joy to which we are being called. Seeing recovery from the inside out, the author is able to share how to embrace the struggle while also accepting the outstretched hand of God.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973635127
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
This is a book that does not deny the valid presence of struggle in our lives but rather encourages the viewpoint that there is indeed a healthy way to struggleone that accepts the closeness of God, the process that is recovery, and the joy to which we are being called. Seeing recovery from the inside out, the author is able to share how to embrace the struggle while also accepting the outstretched hand of God.
The Endless Practice
Author: Mark Nepo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476774668
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
As a poet, philosopher, and cancer survivor, Mark Nepo has been breaking a path of spiritual inquiry for more than thirty years. In his new book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author explores how the soul works in the world. Called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," this beloved teacher explores what it means to become our truest self through the ongoing and timeless journey of awakening to the dynamic wholeness of life, which is messy and unpredictable. Nepo navigates some of the soul's deepest and most ancient questions, such as: What does it mean to inhabit the world? How do we stay vital and buoyant amid the storms of life? What is the secret to coming alive? Nepo affirms that not only is the soul's journey inevitable, it is essential to our survival. The human journey is how the force of life grows us, and no matter where we go we can't escape this foundational truth: What's in the way is the way. As Nepo writes, "The point of experience is not to escape life but to live it." Featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday program, Nepo's Seven Thousand Ways to Listen has inspired millions of people to redefine themselves in the face of life's challenges. Comforting, moving, and spiritually practical, The Endless Practice is filled with universal insights and stories woven with guidance and practice, which will bring the reader closer to living life to the fullest.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476774668
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
As a poet, philosopher, and cancer survivor, Mark Nepo has been breaking a path of spiritual inquiry for more than thirty years. In his new book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author explores how the soul works in the world. Called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," this beloved teacher explores what it means to become our truest self through the ongoing and timeless journey of awakening to the dynamic wholeness of life, which is messy and unpredictable. Nepo navigates some of the soul's deepest and most ancient questions, such as: What does it mean to inhabit the world? How do we stay vital and buoyant amid the storms of life? What is the secret to coming alive? Nepo affirms that not only is the soul's journey inevitable, it is essential to our survival. The human journey is how the force of life grows us, and no matter where we go we can't escape this foundational truth: What's in the way is the way. As Nepo writes, "The point of experience is not to escape life but to live it." Featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday program, Nepo's Seven Thousand Ways to Listen has inspired millions of people to redefine themselves in the face of life's challenges. Comforting, moving, and spiritually practical, The Endless Practice is filled with universal insights and stories woven with guidance and practice, which will bring the reader closer to living life to the fullest.
Say Good
Author: Ashlee Eiland
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1641587024
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Find your passion. Know your voice. Speak for good. We know what it means to do good. But in today’s tense and complex world, when topics like political issues, theology, and current events so often divide us, how do we say good? God calls us to speak truth into our communities and relationships, but we all struggle to know when to speak up. We feel intimidated even as we long to engage controversy and division with ease and conviction. How can we know what to say—and when? In Say Good, Ashlee Eiland helps you discover the power of stewarding your unique voice. You’ll walk into a four-part discernment process—through passion, accountability, influence, and relationship—to understand the spaces, ways, and times where your words are needed. As you do, you’ll find the conviction and confidence to speak up in even the most flammable challenges. This book equips you to: Find your voice in complex conversations Engage with diverse perspectives and bring about positive change Embrace authenticity and accountability Foster meaningful relationships Say Good is a timely, thought-provoking book that contains practical insights, empowering action steps, and a solid framework for using your voice with purpose and impact. Embark on a transformative journey of honing both your words and your heart—for good.
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1641587024
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Find your passion. Know your voice. Speak for good. We know what it means to do good. But in today’s tense and complex world, when topics like political issues, theology, and current events so often divide us, how do we say good? God calls us to speak truth into our communities and relationships, but we all struggle to know when to speak up. We feel intimidated even as we long to engage controversy and division with ease and conviction. How can we know what to say—and when? In Say Good, Ashlee Eiland helps you discover the power of stewarding your unique voice. You’ll walk into a four-part discernment process—through passion, accountability, influence, and relationship—to understand the spaces, ways, and times where your words are needed. As you do, you’ll find the conviction and confidence to speak up in even the most flammable challenges. This book equips you to: Find your voice in complex conversations Engage with diverse perspectives and bring about positive change Embrace authenticity and accountability Foster meaningful relationships Say Good is a timely, thought-provoking book that contains practical insights, empowering action steps, and a solid framework for using your voice with purpose and impact. Embark on a transformative journey of honing both your words and your heart—for good.
Centered Riding 2
Author: Sally Swift
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570767033
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Centered Riding is not a style of riding as are dressage, hunter seat, or Western. Rather, it is a way of reeducating a rider’s mind and body to achieve greater balance in order to better communicate with the horse. Founder Sally Swift revolutionized riding by showing that good use of the human body makes a world of difference on horseback. Early in her work, she established what she calls the “Four Basics” — centering, breathing, soft eyes, and building blocks—which, together with grounding, are the main tenets of her method. When a rider learns and maintains these basics, then harmony between horse and human is possible. Sally Swift’s first book, Centered Riding, made its revolutionary appearance in 1985 and continues as one of the best-selling horse books of all time. This second book doesn't replace the first one, it complements it. In the intervening years, Centered Riding continued to evolve, and Sally inevitably developed many new concepts and fresh imagery, all of which are presented here.
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570767033
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Centered Riding is not a style of riding as are dressage, hunter seat, or Western. Rather, it is a way of reeducating a rider’s mind and body to achieve greater balance in order to better communicate with the horse. Founder Sally Swift revolutionized riding by showing that good use of the human body makes a world of difference on horseback. Early in her work, she established what she calls the “Four Basics” — centering, breathing, soft eyes, and building blocks—which, together with grounding, are the main tenets of her method. When a rider learns and maintains these basics, then harmony between horse and human is possible. Sally Swift’s first book, Centered Riding, made its revolutionary appearance in 1985 and continues as one of the best-selling horse books of all time. This second book doesn't replace the first one, it complements it. In the intervening years, Centered Riding continued to evolve, and Sally inevitably developed many new concepts and fresh imagery, all of which are presented here.
Living in the Now
Author: Patricia Jean Smithyman-Zito
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796037583
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
LIVING IN THE NOW The Secret to Making Each Day Your Best Patricia Jean Smithyman-Zito My own personal journey has proven to be a growing awareness of abundance. This book compiles a lifetime of ponderings which offers readers the opportunity to grow in areas of moment-by-moment awareness and self-reflection, to better live in the "now," and to grow in wisdom and grace. Ah, to be wise and aware of the abundance in life’s every moment! How different would my life have been had I been more aware? How different can your life be? Did I hear all of this wisdom in my youth? Was I simply not wise enough to grasp that abundant awareness? Or did I grow in grace and wisdom, cooperating with the Infinite to the best of my ability, and in God’s merciful time? Music has always been a central part of my life. My father’s entire family played and sang, and there was always a song being sung in our home. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word, in Cleveland, Ohio, gave my love for music a depth and breadth and height I had never experienced before. Abundant talent, deep joy, and the desire to share God’s love with everyone overflowed into original songs. Abundance as a religious woman, a teacher, a musician, composer, poet, online entrepreneur, wife, mother, and grandmother overflows into this book of musings, ponderings, poems, prayer, and songs. May abundance always flow into your “NOW.” We are companions on the journey who inspire, energize, and alter life. Abundance is for everyone and living with an attitude of abundance is really an individual choice that overflows and impacts others. Living life to the full is always right. My prayer is that everyone discovers the reverence, wonder and blessings of “living in the NOW” in the first stage of their life! Patricia Jean Smithyman-Zito
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796037583
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
LIVING IN THE NOW The Secret to Making Each Day Your Best Patricia Jean Smithyman-Zito My own personal journey has proven to be a growing awareness of abundance. This book compiles a lifetime of ponderings which offers readers the opportunity to grow in areas of moment-by-moment awareness and self-reflection, to better live in the "now," and to grow in wisdom and grace. Ah, to be wise and aware of the abundance in life’s every moment! How different would my life have been had I been more aware? How different can your life be? Did I hear all of this wisdom in my youth? Was I simply not wise enough to grasp that abundant awareness? Or did I grow in grace and wisdom, cooperating with the Infinite to the best of my ability, and in God’s merciful time? Music has always been a central part of my life. My father’s entire family played and sang, and there was always a song being sung in our home. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word, in Cleveland, Ohio, gave my love for music a depth and breadth and height I had never experienced before. Abundant talent, deep joy, and the desire to share God’s love with everyone overflowed into original songs. Abundance as a religious woman, a teacher, a musician, composer, poet, online entrepreneur, wife, mother, and grandmother overflows into this book of musings, ponderings, poems, prayer, and songs. May abundance always flow into your “NOW.” We are companions on the journey who inspire, energize, and alter life. Abundance is for everyone and living with an attitude of abundance is really an individual choice that overflows and impacts others. Living life to the full is always right. My prayer is that everyone discovers the reverence, wonder and blessings of “living in the NOW” in the first stage of their life! Patricia Jean Smithyman-Zito