The cafe has been cursed... At least, that was the only logical explanation for the strange happenings plaguing the cafe and its staff. For a while, Deva had simply thought she'd run into some bad luck, but karma's powers have proved otherwise. Now, the ladies need to figure out who could be targeting the restaurant and why. They need to work quickly, too, before this curse turns deadly. With all the supernatural creatures in Mystic Falls, Emma will need her friends and her sexy bear shifter, if she has any chance of solving the mystery in time.
A groundbreaking study of prison religion, Karma and Punishment introduces a form of chaplaincy rooted in the Buddhist concept of doctrinal admonition. Through research and fieldwork, Adam Lyons uncovers a dimension of Buddhist modernism that developed as Japan's religious organizations carved out a niche as defenders of society by fighting crime.
Interuniversalism is a science-based mystical practice based upon direct experience. It is the purpose and the ultimate goal of this practice to raise our collective consciousness to heal humanity at every level, answer basic questions about creation, and help humanity walk the path to inner completion. The Higher Consciousness is the intelligence running the universe. It is possible to receive visions, knowledge, and certain abilities through connecting with the Higher Consciousness. Connection with the Higher Consciousness through Interuniversalism is very practical. The first step taken in this practice is to manifest the ability to heal. The Higher Consciousness will help prevent, control, or completely cure the physical, mental, or psychological problems of the recipients. A Practical Guide to Interuniversalism is a translation of the original version of Interuniversalism/Erfan-Halgheh. This handbook is a guide for students of this unique practice. It is also a teaching guide for those who are already masters in this tradition. For the general public, this is a book of knowledge. However, to activate the links shared in this mystical practice registration in the course is required.
From Publisher's Weekly: "[Abbot George] Burke enthusiastically explores the story as a means for knowing oneself, the cosmos, and one's calling within it. His plainspoken insights often distill complex lessons with simplicity and sagacity. Those with a deep interest in the Gita will find much wisdom here." Several thousand years ago in north-central India, two people sat in a chariot in the midpoint of a great battlefield. One of them, the yogi Arjuna, knew that it would be not be long before the conflict would begin. So he asked Krishna, the Master of Yoga (Yogeshwara), what should be his attitude and perspective in this moment. And above all: What should he do?There was no time to spare in empty words. In a brief discourse, later turned into seven hundred Sanskrit verses by the sage Vyasa, Krishna outlined to Arjuna the way to live one’s entire life so as to gain perfect self-knowledge and self-mastery. The Bhagavad Gita tells us that we can attain a Knowing beyond even what it tells us. And it shows us the way. With penetrating insight, Abbot George Burke illumines the Bhagavad Gita's practical value for spiritual seekers, and the timelessness of India's most beloved scripture. With a unique perspective of a lifetime of study and practice of both Eastern and Western spirituality, Abbot George mines the treasures of the Gita and presents them in an easily intelligible fashion for those wishing to put these priceless teachings into practice. Drawing from the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Jesus, Paramhansa Yogananda, Ramana Maharshi, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, Papa Ramdas, and other spiritual masters and teachers, as well as his own experiences, Abbot Burke illustrates the teachings of the Gita with stories which make the teachings of Krishna in the Gita vibrant and living. While Yogananda in his commentary on the Gita, “God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” focuses on the valuable symbolism contained in the Gita, Abbot Burke dwells primarily on the practical aspects, and what aspirants can put into practice here and now on a daily basis. Any student of the Bhagavad Gita will find “The Bhagavad Gita for Awakening” an essential companion in their studies. At times general principles found in the Gita are illumined, and in other places the deeper meanings found in the Sanskrit text are explained word by word so that seekers will have and in-depth understanding of the religion, practices, and culture that those familiar with Indian religion and philosophy take for granted. "A must read for anyone on a spiritual quest for the truth!” —Sailaja Kuruvadi
The author has taught meditation and yoga philosophy for 25 years; and has been trained extensively by Buddhist, Sufi and Siddha masters in India and the United States. Education in the sciences has brought a measure of empiricism to the appreciation of eastern philosophy. Thus in this book you will find the practices, and orientation to meditation, driven by the veracity of the authors own experience. Through meditation we begin to get glimpses of the stillness. With practice, the stillness enters us, and we begin to enjoy the spontaneous inner sense of serenity. Over time the stillness becomes the foundation of our perception and we look out on the world from our peaceful presence. Once we know this as our Self we can be free of the anxiety, doubt, disappointment, and fear, just being the watcher. This is Deep Peace. It might come as a surprise that consciousness, the Self, is the watcher of the mind. In this we can become the impartial witness of mental dramas, creating separation between the watcher and the chaos of ego. Fortunately, the mind begins to like the stillness, and the suffering evaporates due to lack of interest. In this we become truly happy and content.
Say no to the joy-killers, the destructive emotions that make life a misery for you and others. This is the clear message of this down-to-earth and eminently practical self-help manual, by Rev. Dada J. P. Vaswani. You can learn how to look within yourself, identify your weaknesses, understand their root causes, and eliminate them with simple exercises in self-analysis and practical suggestions that are easy to follow. Don't let the joy-killers swamp your spirits! Rediscover the joy and peace that are your birthright with this easy, effective guide to interior cleansing. Delete those negatives within you to become a happier, better human being. One of India's foremost spiritual leaders, J. P. Vaswani is the author of more than two hundred inspirational and self-help books, most of them bestsellers. A scientist-turned-philosopher, he is widely admired all over the world for his message of practical optimism.
A Wolfson History Prize Finalist A New Statesman Book of the Year A Sunday Times Book of the Year “Timely and authoritative...I enjoyed it immensely.” —Philip Pullman “If you care about books, and if you believe we must all stand up to the destruction of knowledge and cultural heritage, this is a brilliant read—both powerful and prescient.” —Elif Shafak Libraries have been attacked since ancient times but they have been especially threatened in the modern era, through war as well as willful neglect. Burning the Books describes the deliberate destruction of the knowledge safeguarded in libraries from Alexandria to Sarajevo, from smashed Assyrian tablets to the torching of the Library of Congress. The director of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries, Richard Ovenden, captures the political, religious, and cultural motivations behind these acts. He also shines a light on the librarians and archivists preserving history and memory, often risking their lives in the process. More than simply repositories for knowledge, libraries support the rule of law and inspire and inform citizens. Ovenden reminds us of their social and political importance, challenging us to protect and support these essential institutions. “Wonderful...full of good stories and burning with passion.” —Sunday Times “The sound of a warning vibrates through this book.” —The Guardian “Essential reading for anyone concerned with libraries and what Ovenden outlines as their role in ‘the support of democracy, the rule of law and open society.’” —Wall Street Journal “Ovenden emphasizes that attacks on books, archives, and recorded information are the usual practice of authoritarian regimes.” —Michael Dirda, Washington Post
Freely Transform With Karma Release Flames All you need is a match. Next find a candle. Non-toxic gives you extra points. Fire safety wins the game. Now light the flame. Then celebrate—however you do that—pop a cork, plant a flower, or even lie down on your floor and do yoga! Because your life changes after just one affirmation is programmed into the flame. Probably because you are learning to harness and activate intentionally-charged Chi God Particles (CGP_9), the subatomic building blocks responsible for all mass in the universe and direct them into the deep cosmos of the Time/Space Continuum stream. You do this easily. By magnetizing them with your intentional thoughts, visualizations, and sophisticated scientific affirmations into a flame, the laser beam which jumps time/space and dimension portals, delivers your good ju-ju to The Quantum Field of Probability which makes a lot of good things happen--miracles galore--and then brings them back to earth so that they materialize here. That's the science part. The spiritual part: authentically heal your heart. Become a Scientific Mystic, a Practitioner of The Intentional Candle Ceremony, those who alchemize Chi God Particles (CGP_9) with a blend of science and spirituality to create the empirical formula for the miracle. Sacred Activism at its finest. See for yourself. All you need is a match. — “Gabrielle’s technique is brilliant and her book was delightful to read. Enjoyed her sense of humor. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will pick up my own copy for my library and will recommend it to others who are searching for a way to move forward in their lives and help save the planet.” - Jackie T., Oregon “I immediately lit karma Release Flames™ and to my delight felt inner peace, hope, and joy. So effective, so special, so powerful yet so simple and so easy…this inner peace and calmness radiated toward others positively affecting family, friends, colleagues and others I do not even know! The domino effect of this inner peace and calmness started with me then went out to the world at large. Phenomenal!” - Sally S., Connecticut
Why do we do what we do? Isn’t everything we do, ultimately, to bring us happiness? Think about it. All our planning, all our actions, all our manipulations, all our accumulations, are so that we can just be happy. When we get what we want, really, how long does it last? Is there a way that we can be happy all the time? The drive to fulfill our desires, in practice, does not bring us lasting happiness; so, what can we do? There is one practice that is most essential in revealing the bliss of the Self—and that is meditation. This is the fundamental practice of mystics in all cultures that shows us the happiness that lies just behind the mind and shines its joyous radiance when the mind is at peace. If we will just spend some time every day in this sublime equanimity, we will get everything. The traditional path to the inner yoga of happiness, which is taught in yoga philosophy (Advaita Vedanta), is simply the practice of meditation. In this practice, we distill the inner caprice of thought down to simple stillness. As we get longer stretches of this stillness, we become acquainted with the fullness of our essential being. In this fullness arises spontaneous joy, contentment, and wisdom. This is the happiness that is always there in every moment. This book is a journal of clues along the way in the pursuit of enduring inner happiness, independent of outer circumstances. Also available from this author: Yoga Sutras: The Means to Liberation
Sure, life is a puzzle box. And so often it is shut to our understanding. But you are holding a key! You can open the box and begin to solve the mystery of life for yourself. How? Discover the Mahanta, the Living ECK Master and the Light and Sound of God. Divine love and guidance are available to us every day, but like a lost lottery ticket, the greatest prize all too often goes unclaimed. Try the spiritual exercises in this book. They take just minutes a day, and anyone can do them. They help push back the fog and let the sun—the Light of God—shine into the deep reaches of your heart and mind. That is what this book is all about. Want help in facing your problems? Do you want to find more hope, courage, peace, and joy? Here is your golden opportunity. Wisdom will grow inside you, and so will love. Enjoy this key to spiritual wisdom and success. Your future starts now.
