Religion

"What was the historical context for the Buddha's teachings on rebirth? What is reborn? Do all Buddhist traditions agree about what happens after death? Is it necessary to believe in rebirth to consider oneself a Buddhist? All these questions will be addressed in this short, reliable, and accessible introduction to Rebirth across Buddhist history and traditions. The book will also cover contemporary refutations of rebirth in secular Buddhist contexts as well as western scientific attempts to document reincarnation in conversation with Buddhist beliefs"--

An in-depth exploration of the practice, relevance, and purpose of spirit marriage around the world

If you feel weary or overwhelmed with life as the parent or caregiver of a special-needs child, there is hope. Doctors' appointments, parent-teacher meetings, stressful moments at home and in social settings, along with countless other challenges, are part of life when you love a special-needs child. Each year, your child's needs grow and change, as does your need for strength, wisdom, and support. Some days, you may doubt that you have what it takes to fulfill your role-as a mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or friend-and be a champion for a precious child. Rest assured, you are not alone. In Champion for Charlie, Jen Forsthoff offers biblical insights into what it means to be a champion for your child. Through practical application of God's Word and personal, relatable stories, you'll learn how to better advocate for your child-and how to find the support you need. The truth is, some days the responsibility and challenges seem impossible. In this book, Jen invites you to rise up and find hope in the truth that God equips those whom He calls into this challenging and worthy role.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen offers powerful advice on releasing negative thoughts and feelings that are holding us down.

Bible scholar Peter Enns explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool for cultivating God's wisdom.

Short daily reflections from one of the world's favourite adventurers. The Telegraph calls him 'globally . . . perhaps the most famous adventurer alive'.

The American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun presents her first book that explores in-depth what she considers the essentials for an evolving practice that helps people live in a wholehearted way. Meditation, Chodron explains, gives people a golden key to address this yearning.

In The Church Speaks to the Modern World, Etienne Gilson presented for the first time the basic encyclicals of Leo XIII arranged in the order expressly indicated by the Pope himself. Gilson's sparkling introduction provides the proper perspective for the encyclicals; his notes brilliantly clarify obscure points; his summaries provide an immediate grasp of each encyclical; and his study of the variant translations is invaluable. In short, here is the definitive collection of the most important and far-reaching papal pronouncements of the modern age.

What the seven last utterances of Christ on the cross, the seven "I Am" statements of Jesus, and the seven letters to the church in Revelation mean to us today.

A thorough guide to Vajrakīlaya, from a master of the Drigung Kagyu lineage.In Kyabje Garchen Rinpoche’s first major collection of tantric teachings, he offers a complete manual for the visualization and supplication of the deity Vajrakīlaya. This ancient tantric practice centers on familiarizing oneself with the wrathful deity as a method for traversing the path to enlightenment. With clear instructions and insightful commentary, Garchen Rinpoche highlights the cultivation of bodhicitta at every stage of the path. This comprehensive guide to deity practice by one of the greatest living Tibetan meditation masters will support practitioners of all experiential levels in reuniting with their own awakened nature.

Ready to get a handle on your life and move into greater fulfillment and understanding?Do you want an easy to follow guide that shows you the steps to get from where you are to where you want to be?In this book, master teacher Cheryl Marlene walks you through the five key steps of the spiritual journey.This approach is neither a quick fix nor religious dogma; instead, it offers practical suggestions to empower you and help you navigate life with clarity and confidence.As you move through each step, you will also learn many important concepts to use immediately in everyday life including: Beginner's Mind - approaching life through the lens of learning instead of defensiveness.Critical Voice - calming that nagging inner voice which diminishes your self-confidence.Present Moment - the power of this moment both as foundation and launchpad of your life.Choice - moving beyond reaction into conscious response.Intention - using your conscious awareness to give direction to your life.Truth and Trust - the necessary personal attributes which are incorporated into every aspect of your journey and transformation.Integrity - conscious honesty which brings balance and alignment throughout your life.Gift of Fear - move from frozen to fully aware by accepting the gifts of the unknown.Sacred Space - the essence of life when the gifts of the journey are embraced and integrated.Each lesson offers these navigational components: A key concept to use on your journey, Suggestions to easily integrate this into daily life and put the ideas into practice.Questions for reflection which assist you in working through your personal issues related to the key concept, andA transformative affirmation which powers you to shift the direction of your life towards a new you.After reading this book, you may live the same life, but your life will never be the same again!Begin your journey now!

The Scandal of the Gospel examines the theological, homiletical, and social implications of a grotesque gospel for contemporary preachers. It is the written adaptation of Yale Divinity School's Beecher Lectures, given by Charles Campbell in 2018.

From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them.

What is the Bible and how is it relevant to me? This book is the perfect read for anyone asking those questions in the twenty-first century.

Michael Foley’s fans have been devoutly drinking with the saints for years. Now it’s time for dinner! The inimitable theologian and mixologist teams up with the priest and TV chef Leo Patalinghug in a culinary romp through the liturgical year.

What happens when a five-century tradition of Christian pacifism no longer needs Jesus to support nonviolence? Why does secularity cause this dilemma for Mennonites in their theology of peace? Layton Boyd Friesen offers an ancient theology and spirituality of incarnation as the church's response to the non-resistance of Christ. He explores three key aspects of von Balthasar's Christology to help Mennonite peace theology regain its momentum in the secular age with a contemplative union with Christ.This volume argues that the way to regain a Christ-formed pacifism within secularity is to contemplate and enter the mystery unveiled in the Chalcedonian Definition of Christ, as interpreted by Hans Urs von Balthasar. In this mystery, the believer is drawn into real-time participation in Christ's encounter with the secular world.