What are we going to learn from this book? 1) Seeking knowledge 2) Taqwa 3) Patience 4) The awaken heart 5) Istiqamah 6) Muraqabah 7) Muhasabah 8) Dependent on Allah
Ellis, a young girl living in New York City, has a secret about which no one knows. It’s Christmas time. Everyone is singing carols and celebrating, except Ellis who is sitting alone in Central Park when two hooded figures attack her. As she shouts for help, six mysterious people, around her age, save her. Ellis eventually realizes that the attack has a connection with her secret. As the past starts to unfold, Ellis and the six are on a mission to save the world from the evil Felestia. But to defeat her, they need to embark on a dangerous journey and risk everything they have. Will they be able to survive the journey? Does destiny have other plans for them? Join the seven on their exciting journey to save the world and bring light to the place where they truly belong!
In The Mist-Filled Path, Frank MacEowen shows how embracing the indigenous wisdom of Scotland and Ireland can lead to healing and transcendence. Using his own travels and teachings along with Celtic stories and myths, he explores ancient traditions, ecopsychology, the ancient mother, altars and hearths, Oran Mor (the Great Song), contemplation, and mysticism. The book tells how to draw on ancestral roots to find a personal spirituality that also works for the greater good.
This provacative book invites us to look at our lives as individual and unique paths we make in the world and leave behind after we are gone. It is written for people who want to live their lives "thoughtfully", who want to be proud of how they live their lives, and who want to grow in the process.
Who am I? Where is God? Why are we here? Human beings have asked these primal and perennial questions since immemorial times. Even before adulthood, these queries emerge from the depths of our being during early childhood. At any age, arriving at the answers proves daunting; and for many, the quest remains a life-long challenge. We can either seek to discover the answers, or we can ignore the questions as though they do not exist in our minds. The choice is our own to make; but these questions do not simply go away. How many people even come close to discovering any of the answers? How many simply give up trying?
Are you deluded by worldly distractions? Are you distracted from practicing a Buddhist path? Don't give up hope. There are many simple, genuine, and effective methods and paths for us. The book offers many such possibilities.
Winner of the 2021 Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (category: translation from Arabic into English) This is an unabridged, annotated, translation of the great Damascene savant and saint Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya’s (d. 751/1350) Madārij al-Sālikīn. Conceived as a critical commentary on an earlier Sufi classic by the great Hanbalite scholar Abū Ismāʿīl of Herat, Madārij aims to rejuvenate Sufism’s Qurʾanic foundations. The original work was a key text for the Sufi initiates, composed in terse, rhyming prose as a master’s instruction to the aspiring seeker on the path to God, in a journey of a hundred stations whose ultimate purpose was to be lost to one’s self (fanāʾ) and subsist (baqāʾ) in God. The translator, Ovamir (ʿUwaymir) Anjum, provides an extensive introduction and annotation to this English-Arabic face-to-face presentation of this masterpiece of Islamic psychology.
American society is culturally diverse with a variety of religious denominations, sects, cults, and self-help groups vying for members. This volume analyzes nine of these groups, chosen both for their intrinsic interest and because they illustrate a variety of sociological concepts. The groups included in this study are: Heaven's Gate, Jesus People USA, the Love Family, The Farm, Amish Women, Scientology, El Niño Fidencio, Santería, and Freedom Park. The contributors are social scientists with first-hand knowledge of the groups they examine.
Jnaneshvari is a commentary on The Bhagavad Gita completed in 1290 AD by the poet-saint Jnaneshvar. It is a title in the Indian translation series of the United National Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The Four Sapiens by Er Sandeep Chavan is an enlightening journey into the heart of human behavior, offering readers a roadmap to personal and intellectual growth. The book introduces four distinct categories that reflect varying levels of understanding and self-awareness: The Innocent, The Seeker of Knowledge, The Knowledgeable but Confused, and The Truly Knowledgeable. Each category represents a different stage of human evolution, from naivety to enlightenment, providing insight into where we stand in our personal journeys and how we can progress. Through engaging narrative and a structured, reflective approach, the book explores how individuals can assess their current category and offers practical strategies to evolve toward becoming Truly Knowledgeable beings. The Innocent are those who live in simplicity and are often unaware of the complexities surrounding them. The Seeker of Knowledge is curious and desires to grow but is still in the learning phase. The Knowledgeable but Confused holds substantial information but struggles to implement it meaningfully, while The Truly Knowledgeable embody purpose and clarity, using their wisdom to make a positive societal impact. Er Sandeep Chavan’s intention is to help readers not only understand their current category but also empower them to grow beyond it. By presenting real-life examples of individuals who have successfully transitioned between these categories, Chavan illustrates that personal growth is achievable for anyone who strives for it. Through these stories, readers can draw parallels to their own lives and see the possibility of evolving toward a more purposeful and meaningful existence. Key components of the book include: Self-Reflective Questions that span various domains, from personal life to professional challenges, offering readers a chance to assess their behavior and mindset. Practical Strategies for Growth that include cultivating self-discipline, embracing critical thinking, and lifelong learning, all aimed at overcoming the confusion and limitations of each category. Real-Life Examples showing how individuals have moved between categories, finding clarity and success through their journeys of self-discovery. Appendices with Exercises for ongoing self-assessment, goal-setting, and reflective practice, allowing readers to apply the lessons of the book in a hands-on manner. The book also emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and continuous self-assessment, urging readers to reflect honestly on their strengths and weaknesses and to take actionable steps toward improvement. Readers are encouraged to see the path to becoming Truly Knowledgeable as a dynamic, ongoing process, not a final destination. The conclusion presents a compelling vision for a world where more people strive for true knowledge and purpose, leading to a society where individuals live with intention, positively impacting their surroundings. The author leaves readers with a final call to action, inviting them to continue their journey toward growth and self-awareness beyond the pages of the book. In essence, The Four Sapiens is not just a book about personal development—it’s a guide for those who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. With clarity and purpose, Er Sandeep Chavan offers readers the tools to live a more meaningful, knowledgeable, and impactful life.