Modern Spirituality

Originally written over 13 years ago, the teachings in this book have transformed the lives of people across the world, and, despite the passing of time, the advice has never been more pertinent. Having lived an extraordinary life spanning across Eastern and Western cultures, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, world-renowned meditation master and abbot of the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the UK, Kagyu Samye Ling, shares how simple Buddhist practices can help us all to train our minds so that we can find happiness and achieve our true potential.

In this new audiobook, Hall makes the airtight case that America's Founders were not deists; that they did not create a "godless" Constitution; that even Jefferson and Madison did not want a high wall separating church and state; that most Founders believed the government should encourage Christianity; and that they embraced a robust understanding of religious liberty for biblical and theological reasons. In addition, Hall explains why and how the Founders' views are absolutely relevant today.

The Evolution of Halakha: How Orthodox Judaism Adapts to Modern Times is a comprehensive exploration of the Orthodox Jewish legal system and its ongoing adaptation to the challenges and opportunities of modernity.

Through Caubriere's experience, At the Frontier of God's Empire examines Chinese people at social and cultural margins during this period. A wealth of primary sources and family letters illuminate vital issues in modern Chinese history, such as the transformation of local society, mass migration and religion, tensions between church and state, and the importance of cross-cultural exchanges in everyday life in Chinese Catholic communities.

Never has this book been more timely. Religious intolerance, the resurgence of fundamentalism, hate crimes, repressive laws, and mass shootings are pervasive in today’s world. Selina O’Grady asks how and why our societies came to be as tolerant or intolerant as they are; whether tolerance can be expected to heal today’s festering wound between Islam and the post-Christian West; or whether something deeper than tolerance is needed.

Is it possible to increase your income without losing your soul to money? Does the Bible really have wisdom that can speak to the financial struggles that we face today? You’re a Christian, but you want to earn more and handle money God’s way. What if I told you it’s possible to build wealth and honor God at the same time? How do I know?

(Re)Discover Jesus is a compelling and transformative book that invites listeners to embark on a profound journey of rediscovering the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Through a unique blend of historical context and modern application, this book offers a fresh perspective that enables listeners to hear Jesus' words as a first-century Jew while applying them to their lives today.

In Greek: This is the first part of a three-part series which presents a Christian mystical system with absolute respect to the Greek Orthodoxy. It consists of techniques and a selectively distilled substance of almost all the systems that lead to self-knowledge. An integrated build-up of knowledge and practices is gradually constructed with admirable method, unparalleled discipline, and accuracy through the teachings of the Elder Petros.

Think ancient scriptures are all ancient history? Not anymore! This unique audiobook shows how the Old Testament still applies to modern times. Whether you're reading about Moses's management styles, Ruth as an immigrant, or how Saul might have reacted to social media, this scripture study guide brings the Old Testament to life and proves there's still a lot to learn from those ancient prophets.

The ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita for a modern audience. The Bhagavad Gita contains timeless wisdom. Even today, thousands of years after it was first written, the key messages from the Bhagavad Gita are immensely powerful. It can help guide self-inquiry into what it means to live a purposeful and meaningful life. In this audiobook, Govind Chopra deconstructs key verses from the Indian holy book in the context of the challenges of 21st-century life.

The Bible doesn't expressly talk about dating and we take this as a license to start making things up. Most of the time Christian dating looks very similar to the world's way, only with a cross around its neck. The way we date invites pain, baggage, break-ups, and confusion. It is at best unhelpful and at worst harmful. We need to do something different. We need to do something better. We need to rethink the way we think about dating. That's what this book is about. This book was written to change a paradigm.

Aren't you a lucky child? A long time ago, the right to suffrage was only granted to certain members of the society. These days, everyone can vote. The question now is: "Who should you vote?" You will find your answer will depend on the influences of the people around you. Get to know the individuals who will shape your voting preference later on in life.

Alopecia areata and alopecia barbae have gone biblical. Discover what Judaism has to say about this incurable hair-loss. This audiobook introduces AA and AB as the forms of the biblical skin condition called Nethek, and talks about the divine message hidden behind alopecia and the personal strengths this condition is set to call out. Along with the preventives, cures, and treatments laid out in rabbinic literature, the information here is sure to inspire the listener with positive reflections of alopecia's inner value.

Renowned scholar Patrick Collinson is Regius Professor of Modern History, Emeritus, Cambridge. He states, "The Reformation (and Counter Reformation) was the blast furnace in which the modern state was forged." This engaging work offers a concise overview of the ecumenical revolution of the late medieval and Renaissance periods. Narrator John McDonough's presentation of the spiritual and the secular elements that led to religious reform will captivate listeners.

Pocos matrimonios en la historia europea han tenido tal impacto e influencia en la vida y surgimiento de una nación como la de los afamados Reyes Católicos, Isabel De Castilla y Fernando de Aragón, en el siglo XV. Unidos en matrimonio en 1469, no sólo unieron las coronas de los reinos de Castilla y Aragón, sino que bajo su égida iniciaron el nacimiento de una nueva época para España.

How do you know what is real? In his new book The Reality Myth: Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Physics & the Power of Intention While Redefining Your Place in the Universe, best-selling author Ishan Rami takes the listener on a mind-bending journey through time and space to answer that question and much more.

Wicca is the modern witchcraft, and it uses tarots, candles, and herbs to heal the body and spirit. The one who knows how to use Wicca in the best way will never be unprepared for any unexpected event and will have the solution to all its problems. This audiobook is the most complete guide to Wicca currently on the market, created together with the greatest Wicca experts in the world.

Pequeñas preguntas, resultados notables. Independientemente de los objetivos que cada uno tenga, Ikigai, ofrece un marco comprobado para mejorar, todos los días. Eric Mc Luhan, autor bestseller, nos revela en “Ikigai, El arte japonés de vivir con propósito: Como alcanzar tu mejor versión con la sabiduría japonesa”, estrategias prácticas de transformación de la filosofía japonesa que conducen a resultados notables.

In the fugue of deep meditation, Jaya Devi tumbles outdoors into a muggy south Florida dawn. Sliding on a pair of orange flip-flops, she cuts across a dirt path skirting the ashram lawn. She glances down as a fat black snake slithers up her bare leg, wrapping itself tight. Astonished, she pauses, exemplifying the yogi’s art of non-reaction, breathing and assessing. Here, we enter into the wild wisdom-experience of a modern yogi who uses each moment as fuel for personal transformation.

No hace falta que te recluyas en un templo para encontrar el equilibrio y esa sensación de calma que tanto anhelas, el doctor en Medicina Oriental, sacerdote taoísta y maestro del chi kung, Pedram Shojai te ayudará a cambiar tu vida. El monje urbano te desvela los secretos que te permitirán disfrutar de un corazón más abierto, una mente más aguda y una profunda sensación de bienestar, incluso en las circunstancias más adversas.