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Beyond Buddha: Tracing the Origins of Buddhism is an in-depth exploration of the historical and cultural context that gave rise to one of the world's most influential religions. This comprehensive book offers a compelling journey through the earliest origins of Buddhism, tracing its evolution over thousands of years and across multiple continents.

How to quickly master the 2,500 year-old teachings of Buddhist philosophy to live a happier and more meaningful life starting tomorrow...without worshipping a golden statue of Buddha! This audiobook is about you! You...living a happier and more meaningful life! You...finding more peace, joy, and love. And you - mastering the core teachings of Buddha so that you can live the life you know you deserve!

Imagined by one of the world's leading experts on Buddhism, this fictionalized conversation presents the essential biography of its famously wise founder. A relaxed chat with the Buddha tells us what he thought about impermanence, karma, mindfulness, compassion, love, and everything else that leads us toward a true understanding of ourselves and the cosmos.

Buddha statues are objects worshipped in Buddhism.

In this latest installment of the Mingling in the CIA series, we join Central Intelligence Agency officer Annie on her first overseas assignment. Annie continues on her blundering path, dragging national security along with her. From inappropriate relationships with foreign intelligence services to entitled use of government money to fund her love life, the reader will never view the CIA the same way again.

In this first installment of the Mingling in the CIA series, the reader is introduced to the "cast of characters" at the Central Intelligence Agency. A humorous short story, the reader will meet the five most common personality types that populate the Agency.

Sheet cakes, overpriced coffee drinks, and a dancing guy in a doughnut suit? In this installment of the Mingling in the CIA series we venture into the daily life of Annie, an officer in the Central Intelligence Agency. Simultaneously combining dimwittedness with opportunistic backstabbing, she bumbles from assignment to assignment, all at the expense of national security. You will never view the CIA the same way again.

In today's world, there is a lot that can stress us out. We live in a time when talking about climate change is a hot button issue leading to political movements, youth led protests, and lots of anxiety. From green living to figuring out how you (and your family) can make a difference in your community, this mindful approach is the key to being stress-free as you make a positive impact on the environment.

Why do only a small percentage of people rise to the very top of their fields while the majority barely cope with their stress? Why do some entrepreneurs remain optimistic and filled with boundless energy, while most become exhausted, overwhelmed, and burned out? Why do some health care professionals thrive under pressure, while most are crushed by it? In this important book, mindset management expert Dr. Steve Taubman, DCC, explores the dilemma of how most suffer while certain peak performers thrive under the very same conditions.

This is the first of eight books designed to teach a thorough understanding of Buddhism and how to use it in one's life. Everyone should know and use the four noble truths to be happier, healthier, and more successful.

The Life of the Buddha and Its Lessons (published in 1912) was written by H. S. Olcott, who is considered the “first American Buddhist.” The book explores what Olcott found on his journey to India and Sri Lanka. His mission was to discover original Buddhist texts that were uncorrupted by Western interpretations so that he could produce more accurate translations and propagate the ideas of Buddhism.

How can you bring your best and most successful self to work every day? Drawn from the author’s decades of experience as head of HR in the country’s top organizations and packed with easy-to-apply practical advice, Buddha at Work will help you achieve your true potential and find inspiration when you need it the most.

Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the Earth, very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed in India for 1,500 years and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor, high born and lower castes. Today the religion he founded is followed all over the world. Here is the fascinating story of his life from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation and his attainment of nirvana.

In book 2 of The Adventures of Shelly Beach series, Shelly and her brother Sunny continue on their adventures in the Florida Keys. Young readers can continue to learn about the wildlife found in the Florida Keys while they join Shelly in her magical paddle boat. In this installment, readers will discover hermit crabs, as they meet Herbie the Hermit Crab and Uncle Shrimpie, guided by a MerDog!

In the third book of The Adventures of Shelly Beach series, Shelly and her brother Sunny stumble upon a few Florida Keys mysteries and solve a major problem while they are at it. Young readers can continue to explore the wildlife found in the Florida Keys and meet more magical creatures. This installment is full of surprises sure to fascinate young readers!

Jay is a covert officer in the post-9/11 Central Intelligence Agency. Risking his life on a perilous mission of high importance to the CIA, he is a rare breed in the culture of bureaucratic stagnancy that the Agency has become. Under cover in a hostile environment, he stumbles upon weapons transactions that should be of interest to the intelligence community and even manages to sustain a love life. He accomplishes tasks of which few in the Agency could even dream. But Jay quickly learns that while working for the CIA, one must be proficient at one thing - waiting. When he gets called for an...

In the latest installment of the Mingling in the CIA series, readers are introduced to Archie. Join Archie as he jaunts across the globe, generously funded by the U.S. government. Readers will continue to get a peek into the real lives of the officers in America's premier intelligence agency.

A story of a journey in an old Land Rover with four rescued dogs through the foothills of the mountains in central Portugal to escape the wildfires raging across the country. Along the way this little book explores our place here on earth, in nature, and the creatures we share it with. Yoga threads gently through, weaving a pattern so that the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras, and the Upanishads are joined in their perennial truths, which become clear in the journey through the fire.

Journey into the profound depths of wisdom and enlightenment with 'The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Unveiling the Core Wisdom of Enlightenment for Inner Peace.' This audiobook serves as a guiding light on your quest for inner serenity and understanding, as it invites you to explore the essence of Buddhist teachings.

This book contains life-changing events in Buddha's life, deep and meaningful stories that lead to evolution in the field of meditation. This books looks at all the important aspects of Buddha's life—his meditation, discoveries, and his life as a student, teacher, son, and husband. This book is made short in length on purpose so that all his work remains to the point. I have described Buddha as a spiritual leader, then just a character.