The Kalacakra Tantra (Kalacakra means "wheel of time") is a tradition of Buddhist theory and practice whose root text treats a fantastic expanse of knowledge ranging from observations of the cosmos to investigations of meditative states and vital bodily energies. In the Tibetan-speaking world, a public Kalacakra initiation remains the most sought-after event in the life of a devout Buddhist.The Fourteenth Dalai Lama has long had a strong connection with the Kalacakra Tantr...

A simpler life. In a shadow cast by the jarring beginning of the new millennium, simplicity has an undeniable appeal. Global conflicts, domestic security concerns, and a stalling economy can make keeping up with the Joneses feel like, at best, a misguided luxury. Now is not a time for excess; it is a time, it would seem, to focus on "what really matters." Thus the appeal of voluntary simplicity, a notion that combines the freedom of modernity with certain comforts and virtues of the past.

The eleventh month of the Gregorian year brings the change from Autumn into Winter. Landscapes are scrubbed of colour and all their frills, the statued forms of trees are the grammar, the structure of her ways. Days shorten, nights lengthen and for our classic poets there is work to be done.Across fifty poems our classic poets including Matthew Arnold, Thomas Hardy, Herman Melville, Anna Laetitia Barbauld and Alice Guerin Crist illuminate the month, the natural world and the human ...

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains the stories of the following writers: - Sheridan Le Fanu - H. and E. Heron - Charlotte Riddell - Flora Annie Steel - Amelia B. Edwards - Margaret Oliphant - Edward Bellamy - Arnold Bennett - S. Baring-Gould - Daniil Kharms - E.F. Benson - John Buchan - Ella D'Arcy - Jacques Futrelle - Fra...

Searching for connection, a young man embarks on a series of relationships. He experiences the highs of falling in love and the lows of heartbreak, including an unexpected twist in his marriage. Determined to move forward, he builds a new life and a career, only to find himself drawn to a younger generation. This exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery unfolds against the backdrop of a college setting.

The Gita is a talk between prince Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna. At the start of the Dharma Yudhha (righteous war) between the Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is filled with great moral dilemma and despair about the violence and death the war will cause in the battle against his own kin. He wonders if he should renounce and seeks Krishna's counsel, whose answers constitute the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna counsels Arjuna to "fulfill his Kshatriya (warrior) duty to uphold the Dharma" through "s...

The Gita is talk between prince Arjuna and his and charioteer Krishna. At the start of the Dharma Yudhha (righteous war) between the Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is filled with great moral dilemma and despair about the violence and death the war will cause in the battle against his own kin. He wonders if he should renounce and seeks Krishna's counsel, whose answers constitute the Bhagavad Gita.Krishna counsels Arjuna to "fulfill his Kshatriya (warrior) duty to uphold the Dharma" t...

A classic study of how Stoicism developed and was practiced during the height of Roman power. Written by Edward Vernon Arnold, this work traces Stoic thought as it moved from Greek origins into the political, social, and moral realities of Roman life.Rather than presenting Stoicism as a purely theoretical system, Arnold shows how it functioned as a lived philosophy, one shaped by public service, imperial authority, exile, suffering, and personal discipline. The ide...

The world-religions -- Heraclitus and Socrates -- The Academy and the Porch -- The preaching of Stoicism -- The Stoic sect in Rome -- Of reason and speech -- The foundations of physics -- The universe -- The supreme problems -- Religion -- The kingdom of the soul -- The law for humanity -- Daily duties -- Sin and weakness -- Counsels of perfection -- Stoicism in Roman history and literature -- The Stoic strain in Christianity -- Bibliography.

In "Live Your Best Life to the Fullest", discover the transformative power of living with intention and passion. This inspiring guide takes you on a journey to unlock your fullest potential, guiding you through practical strategies to cultivate joy, purpose, and fulfillment in every aspect of your life. From overcoming fear and embracing change to practicing gratitude and mindfulness, this book offers actionable insights and empowering advice for making the most out of every moment. Whethe...

Mastering Systems Thinking Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Learn To Think in Systems and Systems Thinking Made SimpleElevate your problem-solving skills with the Mastering Systems Thinking Bundle, featuring two transformative audiobooks: Learn To Think in Systems and Systems Thinking Made Simple.Learn To Think in Systems: Mastering the Art of Dynamic Thinking for Complex Challenges takes you on a journey into the intricacies of systems thinking, equipping you with the tools needed t...

An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.But where do these ideas and stories come from? A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form? An inspiration from a Muse? A suggestion from an everyday event?Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work. They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are sudden...