Author: Tapihritsa
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ISBN: 9781956950069
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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The translation includes the root text teachings transmitted from Tapihritsa to sNang bzher Lod po, as well as a detailed explanatory auto-commentary by sNang bzher Lod po; translated by Geshe Sonam Gurung & Daniel P. Brown, Ph.D. under the Guidance of H.H. the 33rd Menri Trizin for the Mustang Bon Foundation.
Author: Phil Maywald
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 377
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Lt. Colonel Phillip Maywald, USAF (Ret.), graduated from The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in the Class of 1963. The class of 63 was the first full size class, the first to go all four years at the permanent USAFA site in Colorado Springs, and the only class that had President Kennedy as its graduation speaker. Its future was entwined with the Viet Nam War even though that was not known until after its graduation. Eighteen of the class were killed in action, two were long term POWs and others were killed in training. The majority served in SEA. Phil Maywald considers himself an average member of the Class. He was average as a cadet and had an average career. While many, if not all of his classmates and other USAFA graduates, have had opportunities to to do extraordinary things and responded in ways that bring honor to themselves and the USAF there are only sixteen who are recognized in the USAFA Plaza of Heroes. Phil is one of those. (See Photos) He was awarded the Air Force Cross for combat actions as a forward air controller during the Viet Nam war, the highest award the Air Force can give, the only higher award being the Congressional Medal of Honor. This is the account of the combat actions and the UFAFA background that shaped him and led to that award. It was written to honor the class of 63.
Author: Sharmadean Reid
Publisher: Hardie Grant
ISBN: 9781742705910
Category : Beauty, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Even more nail art, make-up tips and fashion advice from WAH's Sharmadean Reid. Back by popular demand, Sharmadean Reid, founder of London's hip WAH Nails salon in Dalston, introduces readers to even more nail art. This time she will feature 'five under f
Author: Dairymen's Association of the Province of Qub̌ec
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 474
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Author: Christopher Hatchell
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199982910
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 497
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Buddhism is in many ways a visual tradition, with its well-known practices of visualization, its visual arts, its epistemological writings that discuss the act of seeing, and its literature filled with images and metaphors of light. Some Buddhist traditions are also visionary, advocating practices by which meditators seek visions that arise before their eyes. Naked Seeing investigates such practices in the context of two major esoteric traditions, the Wheel of Time (Kalacakra) and the Great Perfection (Dzogchen). Both of these experimented with sensory deprivation, and developed yogas involving long periods of dwelling in dark rooms or gazing at the open sky. These produced unusual experiences of seeing, which were used to pursue some of the classic Buddhist questions about appearances, emptiness, and the nature of reality. Along the way, these practices gave rise to provocative ideas and suggested that, rather than being apprehended through internal insight, religious truths might also be seen in the exterior world-realized through the gateway of the eyes. Christopher Hatchell presents the intellectual and literary histories of these practices, and also explores the meditative techniques and physiology that underlie their distinctive visionary experiences. The book also offers for the first time complete English translations of three major Tibetan texts on visionary practice: a Kalacakra treatise by Yumo Mikyo Dorjé, The Lamp Illuminating Emptiness, a Nyingma Great Perfection work called The Tantra of the Blazing Lamps, and a Bön Great Perfection work called Advice on the Six Lamps, along with a detailed commentary on this by Drugom Gyalwa Yungdrung.
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Languages : en
Pages : 446
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Author: Harjot Oberoi
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226615929
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 526
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In this major reinterpretation of religion and society in India, Oberoi challenges earlier accounts of Sikhism, Hinduism, and Islam as historically given categories encompassing well-demarcated units of religious identity. Through an examination of Sikh historical materials, he shows that early Sikhism recognized multiple identities based in local, regional, religious, and secular loyalties. As a result, religious identities were highly blurred and competing definitions of Sikhism were possible. In the closing decades of the nineteenth century, however, the Singh Sabha, a powerful new Sikh movement, began to view the multiplicity in Sikh identity with suspicion and hostility. Aided by cultural forces unleashed by the British Raj, the Singh Sabha sought to recast Sikh tradition and purge it of diversity, bringing about the highly codified culture of modern Sikhism. A study of the process by which a pluralistic religious world view is replaced by a monolithic one, this book questions basic assumptions about the efficacy of fundamentalist claims and the construction of all social and religious identities.
Author: Edgar Thurston
Publisher: Namaskar Books
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 243
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Uncover the rich tapestry of beliefs and traditions with *Omens and Superstitions of Southern India* by Edgar Thurston. This fascinating exploration invites readers into the world of cultural folklore, where each superstition holds a story that reflects the values and fears of society. What if the seemingly trivial signs you encounter every day could shape your fate? Thurston meticulously documents a myriad of omens, charms, and rituals that have guided the lives of countless individuals in Southern India.In this compelling work, readers will discover the intricate connections between daily life and the mystical beliefs that influence it. From the significance of certain animals to the interpretation of dreams, Thurston’s insights reveal how deeply rooted these superstitions are in the social fabric of the region. Are you ready to delve into a world where the line between the natural and supernatural blurs? Through vivid anecdotes and thorough research, Thurston brings to life the enduring power of these beliefs.*Omens and Superstitions of Southern India* is more than a scholarly study; it’s an invitation to reflect on the ways culture shapes our understanding of the world. This captivating text is essential for anyone interested in anthropology, folklore, or the complexities of human belief. Seize the opportunity to expand your horizons—purchase *Omens and Superstitions of Southern India* now and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Indian folklore!
Author: Donald H. Kausler
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826265812
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 537
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"This third edition of The Graying of America has been retitled, revised, and expanded. In concise, nontechnical language, it offers middle-aged and senior readers useful information on the effects of aging on health, the mind, and behavior"--Provided by publisher.
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Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
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