Author: Arthur P. McKeown
Publisher: Harvard Oriental Series
ISBN: 9780674984356
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Arthur McKeown examines newly revealed Tibetan and Chinese biographies of Śāriputra and a collection of historical documents in Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Chinese. These sources point to a fundamental reconsideration of later Indian Buddhism, its relationship with Brahmanism and Islam, and its enduring importance throughout Asia.
Guardian of a Dying Flame
Author: Arthur P. McKeown
Publisher: Harvard Oriental Series
ISBN: 9780674984356
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Arthur McKeown examines newly revealed Tibetan and Chinese biographies of Śāriputra and a collection of historical documents in Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Chinese. These sources point to a fundamental reconsideration of later Indian Buddhism, its relationship with Brahmanism and Islam, and its enduring importance throughout Asia.
Publisher: Harvard Oriental Series
ISBN: 9780674984356
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Arthur McKeown examines newly revealed Tibetan and Chinese biographies of Śāriputra and a collection of historical documents in Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Chinese. These sources point to a fundamental reconsideration of later Indian Buddhism, its relationship with Brahmanism and Islam, and its enduring importance throughout Asia.
Tongues of Fire
Author: Jennifer LeClaire
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768462126
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Access Your Prophetic Advantage in Prayer! What is really happening in the unseen realm when we pray in tongues? In Tongues of Fire, seasoned prophetic teacher and prayer leader, Jennifer LeClaire offers fresh biblical insight into what goes on when we activate our heavenly prayer language. Using directed prayer activations, Jennifer helps you tap into the power of praying in tongues. She examines the physiological effects that praying in tongues has on our bodies as well as the promises of God we access when we pray. Divided into 101 easy to read mini-chapters, you will discover how to: Break Religious Mindsets Strengthen Your Physical Body Tap into Heaven's Revelation and Mysteries Receive Holy Boldness Open Your Seer Eyes to the Unseen Realm Shift Spiritual Atmospheres Pray Perfect Prayers Don't get stuck in a rut of powerless prayer. There’s a whole realm of glory and power awaiting you as you unlock the mysteries of praying in tongues. Tap into it today and see your life transformed from the inside out!
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768462126
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Access Your Prophetic Advantage in Prayer! What is really happening in the unseen realm when we pray in tongues? In Tongues of Fire, seasoned prophetic teacher and prayer leader, Jennifer LeClaire offers fresh biblical insight into what goes on when we activate our heavenly prayer language. Using directed prayer activations, Jennifer helps you tap into the power of praying in tongues. She examines the physiological effects that praying in tongues has on our bodies as well as the promises of God we access when we pray. Divided into 101 easy to read mini-chapters, you will discover how to: Break Religious Mindsets Strengthen Your Physical Body Tap into Heaven's Revelation and Mysteries Receive Holy Boldness Open Your Seer Eyes to the Unseen Realm Shift Spiritual Atmospheres Pray Perfect Prayers Don't get stuck in a rut of powerless prayer. There’s a whole realm of glory and power awaiting you as you unlock the mysteries of praying in tongues. Tap into it today and see your life transformed from the inside out!
The Dying Flame
Author: Ron Marz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401215514
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ion finds himself back on Earth and transported into "the Bleed, " a portal between dimensions where he discovers alternate versions of Green Lantern, The Atom and The Flash from the Tangent Universe. If that wasn't enough to throw him for a loop, he gets his first glimpse at the darker, grittier heroes of the WildStorm Universe!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401215514
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ion finds himself back on Earth and transported into "the Bleed, " a portal between dimensions where he discovers alternate versions of Green Lantern, The Atom and The Flash from the Tangent Universe. If that wasn't enough to throw him for a loop, he gets his first glimpse at the darker, grittier heroes of the WildStorm Universe!
Angels of Fire
Author: Candice Smithyman
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768457793
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The supernatural link between angels of fire and the coming move of God’s glory! The angelic host has been with us from the beginning. While they are not often recognized by the human eye, they have been present all along and are vital to the work of God being fulfilled in the Earth. When you learn how to recognize these unique...
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768457793
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The supernatural link between angels of fire and the coming move of God’s glory! The angelic host has been with us from the beginning. While they are not often recognized by the human eye, they have been present all along and are vital to the work of God being fulfilled in the Earth. When you learn how to recognize these unique...
Guardian of Forever
Author: John Jones
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435754255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This book - Guardian of Forever - is a science fiction explanation of the "Curse of the Pharaohs." It is the story of two immortal young lovers who guard a pharaoh's tomb for eternity in exchange for eternal life. But, who, or what, is the mechanism that kills everyone who enters the young king's tomb - from tomb robbers in ancient Egypt who met strange deaths, to the team of American archeologists who uncover the tomb in modern times and meet awful deaths? Can the curse be canceled? Is it worth the try, or is there a terrible penalty for trying? And, what happens to the Guardians if they are no longer needed?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435754255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This book - Guardian of Forever - is a science fiction explanation of the "Curse of the Pharaohs." It is the story of two immortal young lovers who guard a pharaoh's tomb for eternity in exchange for eternal life. But, who, or what, is the mechanism that kills everyone who enters the young king's tomb - from tomb robbers in ancient Egypt who met strange deaths, to the team of American archeologists who uncover the tomb in modern times and meet awful deaths? Can the curse be canceled? Is it worth the try, or is there a terrible penalty for trying? And, what happens to the Guardians if they are no longer needed?
Green Lantern and Philosophy
Author: Jane Dryden
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118003292
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011 The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time. Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer? Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118003292
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011 The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, from what Plato's tale of the Ring of Gyges tells us about the Green Lantern ring and the desire for power to whether willpower is the most important strength to who is the greatest Green Lantern of all time. Gives you a new perspective on Green Lantern characters, story lines, and themes Shows what philosophical heavy hitters such as Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant can teach us about members of the Green Lantern Corp and their world Answers your most pressing Green Lantern questions, including: What motivates Hal Jordan to be a Green Lantern? Does the Blackest Night force us to confront old male/female stereotypes? What is the basis for moral judgment in the Green Lantern Corps? Is Hal Jordan a murderer? Whether you're a new fan or an elder from Oa, Green Lantern and Philosophy is a must-have companion.
The Initiates of the Flame
Author: Manly Palmer Hall
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Initiation rites
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Initiation rites
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The Guardian's Passion
Author: Amber H. Royce
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438966563
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Talidon has a proud history spanning more than three hundred years. The Talidians are a quiet, and industrious people steeped in tradition. Among these is the revered office of the Guardian - protector of the King. In a moment of carelessness the king and his family are killed and a usurper seizes his throne. The people of Talidon look to the Guardian to fulfill the role that he alone can fill as the redeemer of the throne. Unable to mount a resistance against the usurpers from the North, and in peril for his life, the Guardian, with his family is forced to flee for their lives. A tragic accident in their journey leaves the Guardian dead, and his young daughter orphaned, scarred, and without her memory. Years later, a series of events reacquaints his daughter with her identity, and her inherited responsibility to the people of Talidon. By tradition and law, only she is able to restore a ruler to the throne of Talidon. She sets out to regain her place as the Guardian, armed only with her faith, a special gift, and passion to return Talidon to peace, and order. Will she be able to overcome her own trepidation and uncertainty, and trust in the Lord to restore Talidon to her former glory?
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1438966563
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Talidon has a proud history spanning more than three hundred years. The Talidians are a quiet, and industrious people steeped in tradition. Among these is the revered office of the Guardian - protector of the King. In a moment of carelessness the king and his family are killed and a usurper seizes his throne. The people of Talidon look to the Guardian to fulfill the role that he alone can fill as the redeemer of the throne. Unable to mount a resistance against the usurpers from the North, and in peril for his life, the Guardian, with his family is forced to flee for their lives. A tragic accident in their journey leaves the Guardian dead, and his young daughter orphaned, scarred, and without her memory. Years later, a series of events reacquaints his daughter with her identity, and her inherited responsibility to the people of Talidon. By tradition and law, only she is able to restore a ruler to the throne of Talidon. She sets out to regain her place as the Guardian, armed only with her faith, a special gift, and passion to return Talidon to peace, and order. Will she be able to overcome her own trepidation and uncertainty, and trust in the Lord to restore Talidon to her former glory?
The Rebirth of Bodh Gaya
Author: David Geary
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295742380
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
This multilayered historical ethnography of Bodh Gaya — the place of Buddha’s enlightenment in the north Indian state of Bihar — explores the spatial politics surrounding the transformation of the Mahabodhi Temple Complex into a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002. The rapid change from a small town based on an agricultural economy to an international destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of Buddhist pilgrims and visitors each year has given rise to a series of conflicts that foreground the politics of space and meaning among Bodh Gaya’s diverse constituencies. David Geary examines the modern revival of Buddhism in India, the colonial and postcolonial dynamics surrounding archaeological heritage and sacred space, and the role of tourism and urban development in India.
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295742380
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
This multilayered historical ethnography of Bodh Gaya — the place of Buddha’s enlightenment in the north Indian state of Bihar — explores the spatial politics surrounding the transformation of the Mahabodhi Temple Complex into a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002. The rapid change from a small town based on an agricultural economy to an international destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of Buddhist pilgrims and visitors each year has given rise to a series of conflicts that foreground the politics of space and meaning among Bodh Gaya’s diverse constituencies. David Geary examines the modern revival of Buddhism in India, the colonial and postcolonial dynamics surrounding archaeological heritage and sacred space, and the role of tourism and urban development in India.
The Cursed Island
Author: Bill Valiontis
Publisher: Bill Valiontis
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
The fog clung to the island like a shroud, muffling the world in an eerie quiet. Ethan squinted through the swirling white, the lighthouse beam battling it in vain, its desperate stabs of light swallowed by the hungry mist. The ferry that had deposited him on this forsaken rock had long since retreated, leaving him alone with the rhythmic crash of waves on jagged rocks and the unsettling silence that pressed in from all sides.
Publisher: Bill Valiontis
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
The fog clung to the island like a shroud, muffling the world in an eerie quiet. Ethan squinted through the swirling white, the lighthouse beam battling it in vain, its desperate stabs of light swallowed by the hungry mist. The ferry that had deposited him on this forsaken rock had long since retreated, leaving him alone with the rhythmic crash of waves on jagged rocks and the unsettling silence that pressed in from all sides.