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Author: Gerald G. May
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2009-03-31
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 0061895768
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Integrating the wisdom of ancient mystics and the insights of contemporary thinkers, May examines the spiritual longings that are often hidden and controlled by society's pressures and expectations. "—Publishers Weekly
Author: Jody Hedlund
Publisher: Bethany House
Published: 2017-04-04
Total Pages: 181
ISBN-13: 1441230041
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTrying to heal the ache she feels in her empty life, wealthy Christine Pendleton decides to volunteer at Centre Street Chapel. Ministering to one of the most deprived parts of New York City, the chapel aims at making a difference in the lives of the impoverished immigrants flooding the city. After seeing firsthand the hopelessness of the poor women and orphans, Christine is convinced more can be done to help them. Guy Bedell has been serving at the chapel and pouring his heart out for the people he's grown to care about. When Christine begins to challenge his methods and offers a new vision for reaching out to the community, can he trust that perhaps God has bigger plans in store for him--plans that may include this feisty socialite?
Author: Robert Jacobs
Publisher: Balboa Press
Published: 2018-11-13
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 1982215577
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRobert Jacobs has written an intriguing series about his spiritual path, Path to the Awakened Heart. His first book, Journey to the Awakened Heart, follows him as a young seeker in the 1970s, determined to discover more to life than the materialism he found in American culture. He moves to Paris and then begins to explore the world, traveling to West Africa, Morocco, Central Asia and finally to India, where he slowly finds answers to his spiritual search. Ultimately, he meets an illumined spiritual teacher from India and spends most of the next 18 years living in yoga and meditation ashrams in India and the United States, engaging himself fully in cultivating what he comes to understand is an awakened consciousness. His memoir provides an intimate picture of what it was like for a Westerner to live a traditional monastic life in an Indian ashram. More importantly, it shows how living with an enlightened spiritual master transformed the author’s life from being merely mentally spiritual to enabling spirituality to permeate his life. Finally, the book follows the author in his transition to a more normal worldly life as husband and father, applying the lessons he learned from his ashram days to the many challenges of modern life. Together the author’s two books offer a profound picture of how Eastern spirituality has developed and transformed in the past 70 years within a Western context.
Author: A. H. Almaas
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 2020-04-28
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 0834842726
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA passionate and deep exploration of how love is essential to our spiritual growth and development, from beloved author and teacher A. H. Almaas. Love is a universal energy--and a primary force that powers our movement toward spiritual illumination. All the ways we need love are simply reflections of our need for spiritual growth. In Love Unveiled, A. H. Almaas explores three dimensions of love: appreciative love--the true liking of somebody or something; merging or connecting love--a force that melts away separateness; and passionate, ecstatic love--capable of consuming us from inside. In their own way, each reveals the beauty and exquisiteness of our spiritual heart, which is the heart of the divine. However, the path of spiritual love is not without challenges. Almaas explores the barriers that tend to block our experience of loving awakening and provides experiential exercises throughout the book to help readers along their path. The exercises focus on the obstacles or misunderstandings that commonly arise for each quality or dimension of love. Presented in the form of writing or monologuing prompts, readers can work independently or in small groups to confront the emotional obstacles on their spiritual path. Regardless of where you are on your path, Love Unveiled will help you explore love in three essential dimensions and gain a deeper connection to yourself.
Author: Joan Sutherland
Publisher:
Published: 2016-10-07
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9780991356935
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVimalakirti & the Awakened Heart: A Commentary on The Sutra that Vimalakirti Speaks by Zen teacher Joan Sutherland, Roshi is a timeless meditation on developing a peaceful and generous heart in a world of sorrows, and on how the awakening of each of us is an inextricable part of the awakening of the world. It's the first volume in a collection called Pilgrim's Bundle, handbooks on traditional philosophy, practices, and poetry in a contemporary voice.
Author: Jeff Fasano
Publisher:
Published: 2011-04
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780983143307
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJourney of the Awakened Heart contains messages and lessons that provide a road map to remember who you are and discover your talents and gifts. In this process you will then realize your passion and purpose in this lifetime. This book gives you the tools you need to release old habits patterns and rituals so you can live a highly enjoyable and self mastered way of life.
Author: Betty Neels
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-04-16
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1459239121
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“SHOULDN’T THERE BE LOVE,AS WELL?” Devastated by a love affair that had gone wrong, Sophie was determined to avoid any more heartache. Then one day the brilliant brain surgeon Rijk van Taak appeared in her life. He, too, had been hurt in the past—and made it clear that he now wanted a companion rather than a wife. Sophie was pleased to accept his proposal on that basis alone—but her heart seemed to have other ideas!
Author: Tara Brach
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 2016-01-12
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 0553386344
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow do you cope when facing life-threatening illness, family conflict, faltering relationships, old trauma, obsessive thinking, overwhelming emotion, or inevitable loss? If you’re like most people, chances are you react with fear and confusion, falling back on timeworn strategies: anger, self-judgment, and addictive behaviors. Though these old, conditioned attempts to control our life may offer fleeting relief, ultimately they leave us feeling isolated and mired in pain. There is another way. Beneath the turbulence of our thoughts and emotions exists a profound stillness, a silent awareness capable of limitless love. Tara Brach, author of the award-winning Radical Acceptance, calls this awareness our true refuge, because it is available to every one of us, at any moment, no exceptions. In this book, Brach offers a practical guide to finding our inner sanctuary of peace and wisdom in the midst of difficulty. Based on a fresh interpretation of the three classic Buddhist gateways to freedom—truth, love, and awareness—True Refuge shows us the way not just to heal our suffering, but also to cultivate our capacity for genuine happiness. Through spiritual teachings, guided meditations, and inspirational stories of people who discovered loving presence during times of great struggle, Brach invites us to connect more deeply with our own inner life, one another, and the world around us. True Refuge is essential reading for anyone encountering hardship or crisis, anyone dedicated to a path of spiritual awakening. The book reminds us of our own innate intelligence and goodness, making possible an enduring trust in ourselves and our lives. We realize that what we seek is within us, and regardless of circumstances, “there is always a way to take refuge in a healing and liberating presence.” Praise for True Refuge “Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience as well as ten more years of personal experience on the path of awakening, Tara Brach’s superb second book brings readers ever more deeply in touch with our true nature. This book is a precious gift, filled with insight, shared from heart to heart.”—Thich Nhat Hanh “True Refuge is a magnificent work of heart. For anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of the mind and how to improve the quality of their life, this book offers unique insights and easily learned practices that literally can transform your life’s path. Read, explore, and enjoy!”—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of No-Drama Discipline
Author: Kevin Hunter
Publisher: Life Harmony Publishing
Published: 2011-01-07
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780982971901
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Awakened Heart Path- A Spiritual Blueprint and Guide to the Unfolding of Divine Human Potential This book is an introduction to the Awakened Heart Path. This is a spiritual path of the Heart to Enlightened Love, Presence and Happiness. For it is in the Depths of each one of our Hearts that we connect with that which is Infinite, Unconditional and Eternal. It is from this deep Awakened Heart connection that our Body, Mind and Spirit evolve to ever Higher States of Enlightenment and human fulfillment within the play of Reality. Life is truly a Divine Mystery that is forever unfolding itself. The Awakened Heart Path is an overview of the spiritual journey that offers deep insight, understanding, and guidance to all those souls who seek to be whole once again. At the core of everyone's being is the Heart itself. The Heart is the essential ingredient that is required for successful navigation of the inner spiritual dimensions of who we are as multi-dimensional beings. Unfortunately, most people are never given the necessary wisdom to successfully navigate this inner journey. Kevin, an Awakened Spiritual Teacher, has distilled more than 25 years of personal spiritual experience, practice, and wisdom into the creation of the Awakened Heart Path. His intention is to make the spiritual journey and process easier, clearer and more direct for all those souls who have a deeper yearning to taste the inner nectar of spiritual love and enlightenment in this lifetime. The Awakened Heart Path is a comprehensive system of spiritual teachings, practices and guidance to assist those individuals in awakening and unfolding their Divine Human Potential.
Author: Peter Cutler
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-03
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9781540794796
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Zen of Love is a love letter that awakens the infinite unconditional love that lies deep within your heart. It will heal and transform all your relationships, especially the one you have with yourself. Much more than a book, "it is a true living miracle." Relationships can be tricky. But that's because we don't understand the profound power of love that's going on "behind the scenes". Let this book enlighten you and change the way you see relationships, the world and yourself. "The Zen of Love is one of the clearest books ever written on the fundamentals of spirituality and personal growth." - Michael Mirdad, Healing the Heart and Soul "If you're seeking a book about spiritual enlightenment that contains more than just words, you've found it." - J. Steward Dixon, Blue Collar Enlightenment "The open-hearted message of love positively beams from every page." - Rosina Wilson, Book Editor
