Author: Eric Weiner
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455505706
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 317
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Bestselling author of Geography of Bliss returns with this funny, illuminating chronicle of a globe-spanning spiritual quest to find a faith that fits. When a health scare puts him in the hospital, Eric Weiner-an agnostic by default-finds himself tangling with an unexpected question, posed to him by a well-meaning nurse. "Have you found your God yet?" The thought of it nags him, and prods him-and ultimately launches him on a far-flung journey to do just that. Weiner, a longtime "spiritual voyeur" and inveterate traveler, realizes that while he has been privy to a wide range of religious practices, he's never seriously considered these concepts in his own life. Face to face with his own mortality, and spurred on by the question of what spiritual principles to impart to his young daughter, he decides to correct this omission, undertaking a worldwide exploration of religions and hoping to come, if he can, to a personal understanding of the divine. The journey that results is rich in insight, humor, and heart. Willing to do anything to better understand faith, and to find the god or gods that speak to him, he travels to Nepal, where he meditates with Tibetan lamas and a guy named Wayne. He sojourns to Turkey, where he whirls (not so well, as it turns out) with Sufi dervishes. He heads to China, where he attempts to unblock his chi; to Israel, where he studies Kabbalah, sans Madonna; and to Las Vegas, where he has a close encounter with Raelians (followers of the world's largest UFO-based religion). At each stop along the way, Weiner tackles our most pressing spiritual questions: Where do we come from? What happens when we die? How should we live our lives? Where do all the missing socks go? With his trademark wit and warmth, he leaves no stone unturned. At a time when more Americans than ever are choosing a new faith, and when spiritual questions loom large in the modern age, Man Seeks God presents a perspective on religion that is sure to delight, inspire, and entertain.
Author: Edmund Davison Soper
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Category : Brahmanism
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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Author: Max Scheler
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351501844
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 730
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Max Scheler (1874-1928) decisively influenced German philosophy in the period after the First World War, a time of upheaval and new beginnings. Without him, the problems of German philosophy today, and its attempts to solve them would be quite inconceivable. What was new in his philosophy was that he used phenomenology to investigate spiritual realities. The subject of On the Eternal in Man is the divine and its reality, the originality and non-derivation of religious experience. Scheler shows the characteristic quality of that which is religious. It is a particular essence that cannot be reduced to anything else. It is a sphere that belongs essentially to humankind; without it we would not be human. If genuine fulfillment is denied it, substitutes come into being. This religious sphere is the most essential, decisive one. It determines man's basic attitude towards reality and in a sense the color, extent and position of all the other human domains in life. It forms the basis for various views about life and thought. Scheler was emphatically an intuitive philosopher. In Scheler's work the break between being as the almighty but blind rage and value as the knowing but powerless spirit-has become complete, and makes of each human a split being. Personal experiences may be reflected here. The development of Scheler's work as a whole was highly dependent on his personal experiences. It is this that gives Scheler's work its liveliness and its validity.
Author: National Conference of Charities and Correction (U.S.). Annual Session
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Category : Charities
Languages : en
Pages : 392
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Category : Charities
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Author: National Conference on Social Welfare
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Category : Charities
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Author: Bp. Lucius Henry Holsey
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Category : Bishops
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
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The Gentle Grafter by O. Henry: Immerse yourself in the world of witty con artists and charming tricksters as O. Henry weaves a collection of captivating short stories that blend humor, clever plots, and unexpected twists, leaving readers entertained and eager for more. Key points: Engaging Characters: Meet a colorful cast of characters, including charismatic swindlers, cunning impostors, and quick-thinking hustlers, as O. Henry masterfully brings them to life through his signature storytelling style, captivating readers with their wit, charm, and undeniable appeal. Clever Plot Twists: Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of surprises and unexpected turns as O. Henry's stories unfold, showcasing his mastery of the short story form and his ability to keep readers guessing until the very end, ensuring that each tale is a delightful journey of anticipation and revelation. Exploration of Human Nature: Delve into the complexities of human nature as O. Henry explores themes of deception, morality, and the blurred lines between right and wrong, offering insightful and thought-provoking reflections on the human condition while keeping readers thoroughly entertained. The Gentle Grafter by O. Henry: The Gentle Grafter, penned by the master of the short story genre, O. Henry, is a delightful collection of tales that explore the intricate world of confidence tricksters and charming rogues. With his signature wit and clever twists, O. Henry crafts narratives that reveal the cunning and ingenuity of his captivating characters. From clever swindles to unexpected acts of kindness, The Gentle Grafter invites readers into a world where moral ambiguity meets unexpected redemption. O. Henry's stories are a testament to the power of storytelling, highlighting the complexities of human nature and the blurred lines between deceit and compassion. The Gentle Grafter is a delightful read for those who enjoy tales of cunning, humor, and the unpredictable nature of life.
Author: Anthony Charles Deane
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Languages : en
Pages : 742
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Author: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1613101899
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Since the appearance of Theosophical literature in England, it has become customary to call its teachings “Esoteric Buddhism.” And, having become a habit—as an old proverb based on daily experience has it—“Error runs down an inclined plane, while Truth has to laboriously climb its way up hill.” Old truisms are often the wisest. The human mind can hardly remain entirely free from bias, and decisive opinions are often formed before a thorough examination of a subject from all its aspects has been made. This is said with reference to the prevailing double mistake (a) of limiting Theosophy to Buddhism; and (b) of confounding the tenets of the religious philosophy preached by Gautama, the Buddha, with the doctrines broadly outlined in Esoteric Buddhism. Any thing more erroneous than this could hardly be imagined. It has enabled our enemies to find an effective weapon against Theosophy, because, as an eminent Pâli scholar very pointedly expressed it, there was in the volume named “neither Esotericism nor Buddhism.” The esoteric truths, presented in Mr. Sinnett's work, ceased to be esoteric from the moment they were made public; nor did the book contain the religion of Buddha, but simply a few tenets from a hitherto hidden teaching, which are now explained and supplemented by many more in the present volumes. And even the latter, though giving out many fundamental tenets from the Secret Doctrine of the East, raise but a small corner of the dark veil. For no one, not even the greatest living Adept, would be permitted to, or could—even if he would—give out promiscuously to a mocking, unbelieving world that which has been so effectually concealed from it for long æons and ages. Esoteric Buddhism was an excellent work with a very unfortunate title, though it meant no more than does the title of this work, The Secret Doctrine. It proved unfortunate, because people are always in the habit of judging things by their appearance rather than by their meaning, and because the error has now become so universal, that even most of the Fellows of the Theosophical Society have fallen victims to the same misconception. From the first, however, protests were raised by Brâhmans and others against the title; and, in justice to myself, I must add that Esoteric Buddhism was presented to me as a completed volume, and that I was entirely unaware of the manner in which the author intended to spell the word “Budh-ism.”
