The lives of Srila Prabhupada and his disciples are recounted, encouraging all to follow the devotional path of Bhakti, and be liberated in the eternally blissful spiritual realm.
Music and Temple Ritual in South India: Performing for Siva documents the musical practices of the periya melam, a South Indian instrumental ensemble of professional musicians who perform during the rituals and festivals of high-caste (Brahmanical) Tamil Hindu temples dedicated to the Pan-Indian god Siva - an important patron of music since at least the tenth century.
Music and Temple Ritual in South India: Performing for Siva documents the musical practices of the periya melam, a South Indian instrumental ensemble of professional musicians who perform during the rituals and festivals of high-caste (Brahmanical) Tamil Hindu temples dedicated to the Pan-Indian god Siva - an important patron of music since at least the tenth century.
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We live in a world in which the church inhabits a deep existential anxiety about its future, feels pushed to the edges of society and doesn't deal well with its marginalisation.
Laurie Green considers a number of key biblical texts as well as recent research on poverty in the UK and asks what the Church's ministry among the poor would need to look like in order to be true to the gospel.
Globalization and high-speed communication put twenty-first century people in contact with adherents to a wide variety of world religions, but usually, valuable knowledge of these other traditions is limited at best.
This book focuses on how religion-particularly Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and, to a lesser extent, Hinduism-is shaping the ethos and daily actions of market participants within the global money markets.
An inspiring and concise introduction to the spiritual truths of Indias most beloved scripture, these selections from Paramahansa Yoganandas critically acclaimed two-volume translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita (God Talks With Arjuna) explain how the step-by-step methods of yoga meditation and right action enable us to achieve union with Spirit and ultimate liberation.
The life and times of India's most famous spiritual and literary masterpieceThe Bhagavad Gita, perhaps the most famous of all Indian scriptures, is universally regarded as one of the world's spiritual and literary masterpieces.
Whether we are concerned with choices about our relationships, career, or spiritual growth, or are faced with a seemingly unsolvable problem, intuition is one of the most effective ways to overcome the challenge before us.
Paramahansa YoganandasCollected Talks and Essayspresent in-depth discussions of the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in hisAutobiography of a Yogi.
El Tattva Bodha, o Conocimiento de la Realidad Divina, es un libro breve, ameno y metodico, presentado en forma de preguntas y respuestas sobre los principales terminos y temas del Vedanta Advaita.
La Joya Suprema del Discernimiento, cuyo nombre en sanscrito es Vivekachudamani, es uno de los tratados mas importantes escritos por el gran maestro Sri Sankaracharya.
Discover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favourite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels.
This book offers an innovative take on the study of Chinese academic history, approaching the subject from the perspective of broader social and cultural developments, one that is not only comprehensive and inclusive, but also sheds new light on the subject.
Countering religion''s simple faith-based answers to life''s biggest questions by using everyday logic and the teachings of non-dual wisdom, this book makes a clear case for God-knowledge instead of God-belief.
The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape explores Hinduism as it was practised in temples across the Indian subcontinent throughout history, highlighting the temple's significance as a marker of cultural identity.
A first-of-its-kind combination of the legendary wisdom stories of Islam's great comic foil with spiritual insights for seekers of all traditions-or none.
A fascinating insider's account of Sufi life in contemporary EgyptFor centuries Sufism-Islamic mysticism-held a major place in Islamic spirituality, intellectual life, and popular religion.
Ministry in Context: A Guide to Theological Field Education and Ministry Internships in Australia and New Zealand has been written for students, field placement supervisors, and theological college coordinators to introduce the basic principles and practices of theological field education and ministry internships.
The people of ancient times were inclined to give their attention not only to the external world of inert matter, but also to the world within, the vital world of consciousness.
