Dewdrop and Banyan Tree

Dewdrop and Banyan Tree
Author: RAMACHANDRAN RAJASEKHARAN
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2021-08-02
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1639975497

Short sweet joys, shadows of darkness and testing moments in life, short sighted vison of progress at the cost of Mother Earth, beauty of nature, religion, vibrancy and happiness of childhood, perspectives of grownups, trauma of war, ageing, memories, nostalgia, instillation of values in childhood, poverty, tender relationships, the burden and despair and the tears of unfair bondage of helplessness and the pandemic are some of the themes Ramachandran Rajasekharan deals with in his poetry. Most of his poems can be enjoyed for their beauty and simplicity; at the same time, they draw the reader into layered thoughts. To that extent these poems are complex and intricate with the delicate balancing of emotions of helplessness and pain, offset by the small drops of joy and tenderness of relationships. These poems are influenced by happy childhood and the values passed on by the poet’s parents. Absolute simplicity, smooth narrative, delicate balancing of complex thoughts, lyrical quality, and the poetic imageries they create, all combine as a marvellous bouquet of poems to read, enjoy and ponder upon.

The Big Banyan Tree

The Big Banyan Tree
Author: Ishu Acharya
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2001-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595196020

"Fetch me a fruit of the banyan tree." "Here is one, sir." "Break it." "I have broken it, sir." "What do you see." "Very tiny seeds, sir." "Break one." "I have broken it, sir." "Now what do you see?" "Nothing, sir." "My son," the father said, "What you do not perceive is the essence, and in that essence the mighty banyan tree exists. Believe me, my son, in that essence is the self of all that is. That is the Truth, that is the self. And you are that self, _vetaketu!" Chándogya

Biblical Illustrator, Volume 1

Biblical Illustrator, Volume 1
Author: Exell, Joseph S.
Publisher: Delmarva Publications, Inc.
Total Pages: 13440
Release:
Genre:
ISBN:

Would you like it if one of the greatest preachers could help you prepare your sermons? How about 20+ ministers to assist you with your sermon? Joseph Exell included content from some of the most famous preachers such as Dwight L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, J. C. Ryle, Charles Hodge, Alexander MacLaren, Adam Clark, Matthew Henry and many more. He compiled this 56 volume Biblical Illustrator Commentary and Delmarva Publications, Inc. is publishing it in a 6 volume digital set with a linked table of contents for ease of studying. This set includes the analysis on entire Bible, Old and New Testament. Complete your resources with this Biblical Illustrator by Joseph Exell.

Zen-Brain Horizons

Zen-Brain Horizons
Author: James H. Austin
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2014-08-22
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0262027569

A neurologist and Zen practitioner clarifies the benefits of meditative training, drawing on classical Buddhist literature and modern brain research. In Zen-Brain Horizons, James Austin draws on his decades of experience as a neurologist and Zen practitioner to clarify the benefits of meditative training. Austin integrates classical Buddhist literature with modern brain research, exploring the horizons of a living, neural Zen. When viewed in the light of today, the timeless wisdom of some Zen masters seems almost to have anticipated recent research in the neurosciences. The keen attentiveness and awareness that we cultivate during meditative practices becomes the leading edge of our subsequent mental processing. Austin explains how our covert, involuntary functions can make crucial contributions to the subtle ways we learn, intuit, and engage in creative activities. He demonstrates why living Zen means much more than sitting quietly indoors on a cushion, and provides simplified advice that helps guide readers to the most important points.

Zen and the Brain: The James H. Austin Omnibus Edition (Meditating Selflessly, Zen-Brain Horizons, and Living Zen Remindfully)

Zen and the Brain: The James H. Austin Omnibus Edition (Meditating Selflessly, Zen-Brain Horizons, and Living Zen Remindfully)
Author: James H. Austin
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 905
Release: 2018-08-02
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0262352486

Three books on Zen and the brain by the celebrated Zen practitioner-neurologist James Austin. This compilation in digital form of three books by the celebrated Zen practitioner-neurologist James Austin offers concrete advice about various methods of meditation, provides timeless wisdom of Zen masters, integrates classical Buddhist literature with modern brain research, and explores mindfulness (and remindfulness) training. In these books, Austin clarifies the benefits of meditative training, guiding readers toward that open awareness awaiting them on the cushion and in the natural world. He discusses different types of meditation, meditation and problem-solving, and the meaning of enlightenment; addresses egocentrism (self-centeredness) and allocentrism (other-centeredness) and the blending of focal and global attention; and considers the illuminating confluence of Zen, clinical neurology, and neuroscience. He describes an everyday life of “living Zen” while drawing on the poetry of Basho, the seventeenth-century haiku master, and illuminates the world of authentic Zen training—the commitment to a process of regular, ongoing daily life practice that trains and enables us to unlearn unfruitful habits, develop more wholesome ones, and lead a more genuinely creative life.

Ishavasya Upanishad

Ishavasya Upanishad
Author: Swami Akhandananda Saraswati
Publisher: Srikanth s
Total Pages: 95
Release:
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

A nectarine compilation of Discourses by Swami Akhandananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj of Vrindavan on Ishavasya Upanishad.

Strike the Zither

Strike the Zither
Author: Joan He
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1250258596

A dazzling new fantasy from New York Times and Indie bestselling author Joan He, full of secrets and betrayal, Strike the Zither is an inventive and sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross and Chloe Gong, “rich in intrigue and epic in scale.” Orphaned at a young age, Zephyr took control of her fate by becoming the realm’s most powerful strategist, serving under a leader whose cause jeopardizes their survival in a war where one must betray or be betrayed. When Zephyr is forced to infiltrate an enemy camp, she encounters the enigmatic Crow, the only strategist who has ever rivaled Zephyr’s talent. But mastermind though Crow may be, he is no match for Zephyr. She will defy the heavens to win and no one—neither human nor god—can stop her. Featuring gorgeous map art and black-and-white portraits, Strike the Zither is the first book in Joan He's riveting Kingdom of Three duology that explores human greed and ambition in a war-torn world. Don't miss the epic conclusion in Sound the Gong!

Gardening in the Middle East

Gardening in the Middle East
Author: Eric Moore
Publisher: Stacey International Publishers
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1986
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

The intense heat and aridity of much of the Middle East may daunt the aspiring gardener, but armed with knowledge, and a little perseverance, even first-time gardeners can achieve spectacular results. Sections include: types of garden, choosing the right plant, how to ensure plant survival and growth, and the plant encyclopaedia.