Spiritual Enlightenment Across Traditions
Spiritual Enlightenment Across TraditionsWhat is enlightenment, and how is it truly recognized?Across history, seekers have pursued awakening under countless names, such as nirvana, theosis, moksha, divine illumination, guided by teachers, scriptures, and personal revelation. Yet the paths, the milestones, and even the definitions of enlightenment vary widely across the world's great spiritual traditions.In this comprehensive and thought-provoking work, holistic health educator and seasoned spiritual practitioner Jim Moltzan draws upon decades of study, teaching, and direct experience to map the many faces of awakening. From the Bodhi Tree to the desert monastery, from Zen meditation halls to Sufi gatherings, this book examines: The Lives of Spiritual Masters - including the Buddha, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, the Dalai Lama, and other iconic figures.Mystical Pathways - Christian contemplation, Buddhist insight meditation, Hindu non-duality, Sufi devotion, and more.Recognition and Authenticity - who decides if someone is enlightened, and how traditions safeguard against false claims.Modern Challenges - navigating ego, charisma, and cultural blind spots in the age of self-proclaimed gurus.Universal Markers of Transformation - the shared qualities of compassion, humility, and clarity that transcend culture and creed.Blending comparative religion, historical analysis, and practical insight, Spiritual Enlightenment Across Traditions offers readers a panoramic view of humanity's deepest spiritual aspiration. Whether you are a devoted practitioner, a student of philosophy, or simply curious about the nature of awakening, this book will illuminate both the diversity and the common threads in the quest for ultimate truth.Discover how the world's wisdom traditions define, test, and embody the highest states of human potential.
Destiny Comes With Pain
Destiny is never a straight road. It is a journey marked by trials, losses, and the refining fire of life. In this compelling second volume of the Destiny series, Coach Omo takes readers deeper into the hard but holy truth: the path to purpose will test you before it rewards you.Through vivid storytelling, honest reflection, and a deep faith in God's sovereignty, the author reveals how pain can be more than an obstacle; it can be the very instrument that shapes you for the calling on your life. Each chapter invites you to see challenges as opportunities, wounds as wisdom, and delays as divine preparation.Whether you're in the heat of personal struggle or simply seeking encouragement for the road ahead, Destiny Comes With Pain will remind you: every trial has a purpose, and every step is leading you closer to your God-ordained destiny.
Understanding Religion and Artificial Intelligence
Is Artificial Intelligence just another tool, or is it something more... Special? In Understanding Religion and Artificial Intelligence: Meaning-Making in the Digital Age, Randall Reed and Tracy J. Trothen delve into this provocative question, revealing how our perceptions of AI are deeply intertwined with age-old human impulses to define the extraordinary.Introducing their innovative "Model of the Special," Reed and Trothen illuminate how individuals, groups, and cultures dynamically shape AI's meaning, ranging from the mundane to the Sacred and Demonic. Through compelling case studies - from AI chatbots, sport, and art to self-driving cars and "Deadbots" - the authors explore how narratives of awe, fear, and even transcendence position AI as a truly "Special thing" in our modern world.Drawing on insights from religious studies, ethics, and sociology, this interdisciplinary exploration provides a crucial framework for understanding the profound societal, ethical, and spiritual implications of AI. Understanding Religion and Artificial Intelligence invites readers to engage in vital conversations about AI's impact on meaning, values, and the very fabric of human experience in this rapidly evolving digital age. Prepare to see AI--and ourselves--in a whole new light.
The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, St. Giles in the Fields, and in Southwark
The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, St. Giles in the Fields, and in Southwark
نگرشی نو به اسلام و ادیان
دبیر، کارشناسی ارشد زبان و ادبیات فارسی فارغ تحصیل از یک دانشگاه معتبر در ایران، پانزده سال تدریس پاره وقت در دانشگاه، علاقه مند موضوعات دینی و اجتماعی بویژه مسایل و مشکلات دینداران و جوامع اسلامی بوده و هستم . بیش از بیست و پنچ سال موضوع کتاب دغدغه ذهنی ام بوده و در این مدت به دنبال پیدا کردن پاسخ پرسشهایم بودم و سرانجام با نگرشی نو به دین ، دینداری در جهان امروز پاسخهایم را یافتم.
Cvlt
"Cvlt is a devious, twisty-turny plunge into hell that sees Duncan return to his distressing roots." - Jonathan Butcher, author of The Cold Visitor and co-author of Motel Styx"This isn't a story about forgiveness, Michael. This is about wrath."Michael Enhart, a cult deprogrammer, thought he'd seen and heard it all. That is, until he meets Gloria.A member of the secretive Children of Dinah cult, Gloria is cunning, challenging and a lot more than he bargained for. Enhart plans to break down her defenses and bring her back to her birth mother. Gloria proposes a counter-offer: if she can prove to him three genuine miracles, he'll set her free.But the Lonely Motel had other plans for them tonight. Because no miracle comes without a cost.And there can be no healing without pain.CVLT is a standalone novel set at the Lonely Motel. It is not necessary to have read Woom or Gross Out to enjoy it, though your appreciation for certain elements about the motel will be enhanced.
Waning Crescent
A compelling examination of the rise of Islam as a global historical actor Until the nineteenth century, Islam was variously understood as a set of beliefs and practices. But after Muslims began to see their faith as an historical actor on the world stage, they needed to narrate Islam's birth anew as well as to imagine its possible death. Faisal Devji argues that this change, sparked by the crisis of Muslim sovereignty in the age of European empire, provided a way of thinking about agency in a global context: an Islam liberated from the authority of kings and clerics had the potential to represent the human race itself as a newly empirical reality. Ordinary Muslims, now recognized as the privileged representatives of Islam, were freed from traditional forms of Islamic authority. However, their conception of Islam as an impersonal actor in history meant that it could not be defined in either religious or political terms. Its existence as a civilizational and later ideological subject also deprived figures like God and the Prophet of their theological subjectivities while robbing the Muslim community of its political agency. Devji illuminates this history and explores its ramifications for the contemporary Muslim world.
Celebrate Diwali
Celebrate Diwali with this family-friendly guide to traditional recipes, crafts, and more for the festival and holiday! Looking to bring the largest holiday of India, Diwali, home? Look no further. Whether you want to learn about Diwali for the first time, revisit childhood nostalgia, or need a guide to celebrating with your own children, this collection is the perfect place to begin. This is the book for second- and third-generation Indian parents now raising young families of their own, inspiring them to bring the magic of Diwali into their homes and create lasting memories. This book includes simple, traditional recipes, menu ideas, family crafts, and activities along with a countdown calendar and handy checklists to do all the planning for you. With beautiful photography throughout, recipes include Samosa Chaat, Chili Paneer, and Nani's Creamy Kheer, as well as ideas for edible gifts, such as Coconut Ladoo, Chocolate Peda, and Rangoli Sugar Cookies. Step-by-step guides to creating homemade Diyas, as well as paper garlands and lanterns, will enable your whole family to get involved to decorate the house for Diwali every year.
Cvlt
"Cvlt is a devious, twisty-turny plunge into hell that sees Duncan return to his distressing roots." - Jonathan Butcher, author of The Cold Visitor and co-author of Motel Styx"This isn't a story about forgiveness, Michael. This is about wrath."Michael Enhart, a cult deprogrammer, thought he'd seen and heard it all. That is, until he meets Gloria.A member of the secretive Children of Dinah cult, Gloria is cunning, challenging and a lot more than he bargained for. Enhart plans to break down her defenses and bring her back to her birth mother. Gloria proposes a counter-offer: if she can prove to him three genuine miracles, he'll set her free.But the Lonely Motel had other plans for them tonight. Because no miracle comes without a price.And there can be no healing without pain.CVLT is a standalone novel set at the Lonely Motel. It is not necessary to have read Woom or Gross Out to enjoy it, though your appreciation for certain elements about the motel will be enhanced.
