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The contemporary mystic Osho lived in a time before the internet and social media, no 24-hour news coverage existed at the time of the historic events described in this book. But fake news has been around for as long as there have been politicians. For this reason, Osho entrusted some eyewitnesses to record the events around him and his people. Maneesha is one of them.

All Roads a Novel by Julian Bound A journey of awakening in the foothills of the Himalayas When Josh’s intended two month holiday in Thailand heads in an unexpected direction the doors of a new world are opened to him. Pulled away from his comfort zone and led across Asia by a turn of surprising encounters and events, he finds himself in locations never thought of before. From Thailand and Cambodia’s golden temples to the banks of China’s Li River, and from the high altitudes of Tibet’s ancient monasteries to Nepal’s sacred lakes, Josh gains insights into Asia’s concepts and ...

Few of the sacred texts of the world's great religions present their wisdom with the clear simplicity of the verses of the Buddhist Dhammapada or Path to Virtue. Its direct style, clarity, and beauty place it at the forefront of Buddhist sacred literature, and its noble intent raises it to the highest level of humanity's spiritual guides.

Worrying about your future? Do you let bad experiences or past pain bog you down? Fearful that your stressful work will negatively impact your health? Meditation expert Mike McCallister has labored for years to unlock the paths to inner peace and help others reach that precious place of stillness. Now he’s here to share his simple strategies you can use each day to find your much-needed sense of calm.

THE LITTLE MONK WHO LOVED HIS NOODLES When a novice Tibetan Buddhist monk has difficulty meditating he soon finds an answer, as well as many others… A story picture book for children exploring the Buddhist concepts of: Kindness Compassion Meditation Karma Attachment Impermanence Reincarnation In a remote Tibetan monastery surrounded by the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayas a little novice monk tries to meditate. Through gentle guidance he discovers how to calm his mind, yet his lessons do not end there as he encounters kindness and compassion within others and the concepts of ...

In this magical realism novel, four strangers are recruited by a mysterious monk in a cave in the Himalayas to find the last four Buddhas and keep them safe. Nathan must find a thirteen-year-old boy in in Chicago. Sarah - a baby girl in Guam. Akio - a young woman in Okinawa. And Leo must locate at newborn baby boy in New York City. If they fail? The end of the human race. Their adversary is mankind itself. And time is running out.

Nico had but moments to leave the projects. It had become that dangerous. His life was at risk. He had no way of knowing that he’d end up leaving his mother and sister behind. For all they knew, a local gangster had killed Nico and dumped his body in the Harlem River. But by saving his life, Nico answered a call diametrically opposed to the crime-ridden life he’d just been living. Despite feeling like an outcast, Nico eventually found his way to a secluded spiritual community led by a man known as “The Teacher.” Nico soon embraced that teaching and its members. That defined approach...

The way to inner peace is illuminated in this accessible guide to tending one's inner landscape. The lives of outstanding figures such as the Buddha, Walt Whitman, and Gandhi are used to connect the ideal of inner peace with how real people cultivate peace in their everyday lives. Peacefulness as dynamic, selective, and egoless is shown through the constructive act of choosing different ways of life, such as having a smaller family or a more modest career. A message of hope and inspiration permeates this pragmatic approach and is exemplified by the author's own practice of meditation.

Ed is having a hard time - at work, in his love life and, well, generally. Then he meets an unlikely Buddhist - who drinks and smokes and talks his kind of language. Bit by bit, things begin to change...Ed doesn't always take Geoff's advice. Or, when he does he lapses at the crucial moment. His path to understanding is not a straight one, especially as life keeps throwing more and more 'stuff' at him.

In Julie Sherry's The Attached Buddha, Julie takes her listeners on a journey to explore the connection between mind, body, and soul in the context of her education and experience as a trained and working physical therapist for over 20 years.

In this groundbreaking volume, Ösel Tendzin presents the authentic teachings of the Buddha and the path of Buddhist meditation according to the Kagyü Lineage of Tibet. It presents a practical way of relating to Buddhist practice that can be applied immediately to our everyday life and the world we live in. Starting with the premise that all human beings possess the basic mind of enlightenment as their intrinsic nature, the author lays out a path that allows us to dissolve the clouds of confusion and let the brilliance of awakened mind shine through.

A partially decomposed body of a young woman is discovered in a park in Pasadena, California. The woman was strangled but not sexually assaulted. The police suspect she might be a missing heiress who disappeared over a year ago, but dental records prove them wrong. But who is she? And is there a link between the heiress and this corpse? The celebrated detective Virgil Tibbs reshapes the known facts regarding these two women and discovers astonishing connections.

This book attempts to explore the military lives of Moses, the Buddha, and Muhammad, and the role their war experiences played in their religious lives.

This eBook on revisiting Singapore and Hong Kong is a narrative that captures the essence of two iconic cities through fresh perspectives. In Singapore, the journey unfolds with a deeper exploration of its architectural marvels and cultural treasures. From the futuristic allure of Marina Bay Sands to the historical charm of Merlion Park, the vibrant blooms of the Botanical Gardens, and the harmonious blend of nature and innovation, the city-state emerges as a dynamic tapestry of tradition and modernity. Every visit unearths new facets of Singapore’s identity, with its seamless interplay ...

This is Olcott's biographic account of the Buddha, frequently called Siddhartha, combining experience and wisdom while introducing his life to a Western audience. While brief, Olcott's examination of the holy prophet's life is as vivid and fresh today as it was when it was published. Who was the Buddha, what were his lessons to man, and what is Buddhism?

When 16-year-old Jill Whitaker's mom walks out - with a sticky note as a goodbye - only Jill knows the real reason she's gone. But how can she tell her father? Jill can hardly believe the truth herself. Suddenly, the girl who likes to fix things - cars, relationships, romances, people - is all broken up. It used to be, her best friend, tall, blond, and hot flirt Sean Addison, could make her smile in seconds. But not anymore. They don't even talk. With nothing making sense, Jill tries to pick up the pieces of her life.

Walking with Buddha is a moving-meditation set along Japan's stunning Shikoku 88-Temple Trail. The ancient 1,200-kilometer path around the island of Shikoku serves as a reflective backdrop for cultural immersion and introduction into the Buddha-Nature. - Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Lockhart sets off on a walking-pilgrimage to nourish her soul and contemplate her next fifty years. While learning to embrace her own Buddha-nature, she discovers the wisdom, courage, and grace to accept change and re-create a life she truly desires.

Receive the Medicine Buddha Reiki Attunement instantly. The Medicine Buddha is the Buddha of healing. The Medicine Buddha is an enlightened being who has unbiased compassion for all living beings. He protects living beings from physical and mental illnesses and other dangers and obstacles, and helps them to eradicate the three poisons- attachment, hatred, and ignorance- which are the source of all sickness and danger. This attunement connects you to Medicine Buddha and enables you to use Medicine Buddha Reiki to heal yourself and others. Medicine Buddha Reiki was founded by Stephen Comee. ...

Driven by Determination: A Celebration of the Achievements of Women in Formula 1 takes you on an exhilarating journey through the lives of women who dreamed big and excelled in the high-octane world of Formula 1.

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn, on summer break from his Ivy League college, spends time in the crazy, teenager-run home of his friend, "Rip" Black, a real-life Marlon Brando character. A third friend shows up at the house with his VW bus, and suggests they all drive to California. A band of five sets out for that Mecca for Midwesterners, golden California. To the sounds of "Born to Be Wild," they travel past Midwestern farms and through the gorgeous cliffs of Utah before finally pulling in, one fateful night, to the ...