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Profound and amusing, this book provides a viable approach to answering the perennial questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How can I live a meaningful life? For Asma, the answers are to be found in Buddhism. There have been a lot of books that have made the case for Buddhism. What makes this book fresh and exciting is Asma's iconoclasm, irreverence, and hardheaded approach to the subject. He is di

Are you looking for more clarity, more fulfillment in your creative process? Feel like you're stuck in a rut? Are you no longer reaching your full artistic potential? Get moving and feel great about it. Stop hesitating. What are you waiting for? Create!Using exercises and positive, straightforward language, Mary Beth Maziarz will show you how to define, plan, and pursue your creativity. Our lives

In 1987 Jim Moroney had an extraterrestrial encounter at a small lorry park just outside Manitoba, Canada. It changed his life forever. He spent the next twenty years studying the phenomenon of extraterrestrials. His book will provide answers to all your questions about visitors from other planets, including:· Why are they here?· When were the first recorded sightings of aliens?· Where do most sig

This is the most comprehensive and accessible reference to women's spirituality on the market. It covers a wide range of women's spiritual experience from the dawn of civilisation to present day: New Age rituals, ancient Jewish traditions, black women's spirituality, Christian theology and more. This book will be the essential reference for the women's spirituality market for years to come. Faulkn

Here are over forty first-person stories (contributors range from Surya Dass to Thich Nat Hanh to John F. Kennedy, Jr.) that concretely demonstrate the dynamic power of compassion. There is the story of a monk who welcomed a dying, underprivileged child into his home, giving the boy nine months of peace and attention before his death. In another story, a civil rights protester tells how she learne

This gem, the sequel to The Dalai Lamaas Little Book of Inner Peace, contains the essence of the Dalai Lamaas teachings on life and death.

Brain Haycock was a cabdriver - who happened to be a Buddhist. During the course of his career as a cabdriver, he learned that each fare provided an opportunity to learn the life lessons of the Buddha.So, hop in and buckle up; we'll be making several stops on this trip. We're off on our journey to self-discovery, passing through the precepts, the four noble truths, taking a hard left to stop and g

Is it possible to be grounded AND have a rich interior life? Is it possible to get through the day with poise when everything hits the fan? Is it possible to have a spiritual life and not be a wing-nut? For Jen Weigel, the answer to all three questions is a resounding YES. This is an honest, amusing teaching memoir rooted in Weigel's everyday experience as a mother, television personality, and

Journalist and filmmaker, David Thomas expands on his popular documentary 'Tuning In,' with the story behind the film. Thomas and his cameraman, Matthew Klinck, travel from California to Idaho, sharing their adventures and experiences as they film the channelers for the movie. We get to know both the filmmakers and the channelers as people, with a backstory and a history. The book includes the in-

This accessible guide simplifies the complex subject of how your thinking creates your life. You'll delight in learning how thought works and how your thoughts connect you with the universe. You'll, also, discover why so many people place such a strong emphasis on the power of thought, on the influence of beliefs and on a positive attitude. In short, you'll learn why thought is a basic building bl

Echo Bodine sees dead people. And, in the course of her thirty year ghostbusting career, she has escorted countless souls of the dearly departed from bordellos, bars and b & bs - where they have overstayed their welcome - to the Other Side. Based on her ghost-busting experiences, Bodine offers more than 40 ghost stories including:- The policeman ghost who protected a house full of prostitutes- An

The secrets to true prosperity are revealed in this modern-day parable that examines many of our preconceived notions about money and our ability to create the good life. This is the story of Mr. Everit, the avuncular owner of a wheelbarrow factory and his management trainee who challenge us to overcome our fears, relax and enjoy the richness of life.You can have everything you want in life - succ

After the publication of Conversations With God, readers from around the world wrote to Walsch, sharing their own direct experiences of what happens when God steps in. This is the paperback edition of the inspirational book of stories from Neale Donald Walsch's readers that was originally published in 2001 under the title Moments of Grace which sold nearly 50,000 copies.Here, Walsch recounts eight

In 2000, while giving a talk in a private home in Oregon, Twyman encountered an extraordinary ten-year old boy. The child touched Twyman's finger - and his life changed. Suddenly and inexplicably, Twyman was able to harness the power of his mind. His psychic powers exploded. He could read thoughts, bend spoons by focusing his mind and he was able to transmit non-verbal communication to those aroun

Each of us has a personal story; a narrative that we tell ourselves about who we are. But too often those stories limit our possibilities and achievements. In End Your Story, Begin Your Life, Jim Dreaver offers a profound message: we can overcome obstacles, develop our creative power, and discover our true nature by letting go of the personal stories that define us. Dreaver lays out a straight

Have you lost someone you love and sensed they're trying to reach out, send signs or let you know they're okay? Have you wondered how you might have a clearer connection with them? Now you can with this easy guide to communicating with loved ones who have passed to the other side. CLOSER THAN YOU THINK shows how to get back in touch with a loved one so you can experience the comfort of their prese

Wishing to escape the urban rat race, freelance writer and editor, Stephanie Marohn, moved to rural northern California in 1993. Life was sweet. She was a busy freelancer. In return for reduced rent, she fed and cared for two horses and a donkey. Her life was full. And then, the farm animals started to appear: a miniature white horse, a donkey, sheep and chickens, followed by deer and other wildli

This is the perfect beginner's guide to Buddhism. Organised in an easy to use Question and Answer format, Manuel answers the many common questions people have about Buddhism, such as:- "Do you have a book like the Bible or Koran?"- "What do Buddhists believe?" - "Are there core teachings?" - "Do you believe in a god?" - "Do some people have good karma and some bad?" - "Why do the monks, nuns and p

Whether you call them gods, angels, ETs, or aliens, sufficient proof now exists that beings more advanced than humans have influenced our history.

Unity minister Linda Martella-Whitsett provides a new framework for thinking about prayer that will revolutionize the lives of readers everywhere.