Doctor to the Khmer Rouge: Much has been written on the genocidal regime of the Khmer Rouge, led by the infamous Pol Pot, who ruled Cambodia for four years 1975-1979. During this apocalyptic time and in its aftermath tens of thousands of Khmer people fled to seek sanctuary in camps along the Thai-Cambodian border.Populations controlled by the Khmer Rouge entered camps under the administration of the Khmer Rouge and inaccessible to outside aid and intervention- with...

This is a collection of meditations about some of life's fundamental philosophical questions: Why am I here? Why me? What is my purpose? What is my value? What is death? How should I love? It is not a book about religion. I hope it will be of interest to those both with and without a faith but who philosophically question the purpose of life.My hope is that these words will speak to you, the reader, to bring some peace and purpose in your life. I hope they will help you see there is...

Even The Crazy Man Wept challenges the reader to see, in response to the genocide in Cambodia and its aftermath, compassion, sadness, love and righteous anger expressed by a remarkable man who shared his life with the poor during this time. The events and names in this book are real. For over 30 years Bob, a Jesuit Brother, has committed his life to living among the poor of Cambodia. He has been with them during their plight as refugees in camps on the Thai - Cambodian border. He has lived...

All of us are aware of the importance of sound. We communicate with each other by sound and sound has various effects on us. Good musical sounds or sweet words please us and harsh words or jarring noises annoy us. The world of communication is built significantly on sound, and speech plays a significant role in our learning, interaction and working world.Yet there is another aspect of sound that merits special mention namely spiritual sound. Material sounds describe, name or indicat...

Hakuin Zenji is one of Japan's most celebrated Zen masters. Tradition tells us that he single-handedly revived Rinzai Zen in Japan. He was an artist, calligrapher and writer, as well as being a Zen master. He said that writing is verbal prajna and his writings are vigorous, courageous, and always to the point. The Chant in Praise of Zazen, Zazen Wasan, is justifiably one of his best-known works.

The Lord of Wisdom. The son of Ishwara and Parvati, Ganesha saved the gods when they were in trouble and helpless, by killing Talasura and outwitting Ravana. He is also worshipped as the God who grants success. Read many tales of Ganesha in this eBook.

The Dhammapada is a collection of aphorisms that illustrate the moral teachings of Buddha - the spiritual path to the supreme Truth. Probably compiled in the third century BCE, the verses are arranged according to theme, covering ideas such as self-possession, good and evil, watchfulness and endurance. Together they describe how an individual can attain the enlightenment of Nirvana, the supreme goal of Buddhism. The road to Nirvana, as illustrated in The Dhammapada, is narrow and difficult...

In 101 SELECTED SAYINGS OF MAHATMA GANDHI you will learn:The similarity between freedom and slavery.What makes the world blind.Who is to be considered religious.What is the greatness of humanity.Why you should monitor your thoughts and words.What an eye for an eye does.About the seven deadly sins.What the future depends on.If you have faith and ways to strengthen it.The best way to preac...

The Four Vedas - RIG, SAMA, YAJUR and ATHARVA are the fountainhead of ancient Indian philosophy, traditions and practices. It is believed that in the beginning of creation, Vedas were revealed by GOD for the benefit of mankind. The meaning of Vedas is Knowledge. The Vedas are supposed to contain true knowledge in seed form. It is enjoined upon mankind to understand develop, utilize and propagate this knowledge for individual and universal welfare. The Vedic knowledge is a key to material a...

This book is dedicated to a positive analysis of Agni Yoga Teachings, written by Helena Roerich. The book explains, in particular, such terms as Shambala, Hierarchy, Divine Fire, Infinity, the Heart. The book is addressed to those who seek cognition of God and full spiritual self-realization.

How often do we express the hope that by God's Grace something significant will take place in our lives? Or perhaps we recognise that because of God's boundless Grace our lives have already been blessed far beyond our imagination.In this small volume, spiritual Master Sri Chinmoy describes the constant flow of Grace from Above and explains how to open ourselves to it.

Love enlarges our hearts. To offer love to another human being, to the world or to God is the greatest gift of life. Love enriches every moment, every act. And, because we are only human, we love to be loved in return.