The Narrow Door and the Great Vehicle

The Narrow Door and the Great Vehicle
Author: François-Marie Périer
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2024-09-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 2958388190

An independent research opens a revolutionary perspective in the history of religions and sheds new light on the still unexplained emergence of the buddhist Great Vehicle in the 1st century CE, demonstrating the influence of the early Christians, in the strongly hellenized area of the Kushan Empire (China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir, Northern India), heir of Alexander's conquests on the Silk Road, where Greek and Aramaïc were the two main languages currently spoken and written. Two millenia ago, the simultaneous spread of Christianity in the West and the Middle East, and Mahayana Buddhism in the East redrew the World map, but could it be only coincidence? Why did new sutras emphasizing compassion, devotion, voidness, sacrifice and universal salvation emerge in the first decades of our era in the Buddhism of the Origins? Why did, at the same time as Greek-Buddhist art, a 'Western triad' of buddhas appear in Gandhara, composed by a buddha of infinite light, Amitabha, a white bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara, the Tibetan Chenrezig, emanated out of Infinite Compassion by the later, and a third one, bringer of power and inspiration, Mahasthamaprapta? Did Zoroastrism and Mithraism played a role in this spiritual revolution and why are some Gnostic texts of Nag-Hammadi so close to the Mahayanist cosmogonies, notions and terms? Furthermore, the sudden and abundant literature and iconography of the Great Vehicle, saw in the same years the appearance of a messianic buddha, Maitreya, of a feminine and salvific figure, embodiment of Wisdom, the Prajnaparamita, that would become Târâ, and of the Western Paradise of the Pure Land, making them very close. In this new turning of the wheel of Dharma, the bodhisattva renouncing Nirvana and sacrifying himelf to free the whole of Humanity kind became the ultimate value. Here are some of the interrogations, among many others, raised by this research and answered in a way never done before.

The Narrow Door

The Narrow Door
Author: Paul Lisicky
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1555979211

In The Narrow Door, Paul Lisicky creates a compelling collage of scenes and images drawn from two long-term relationships, one with a woman novelist and the other with his ex-husband, a poet. The contours of these relationships shift constantly. Denise and Paul, stretched by the demands of their writing lives, drift apart, and Paul's romance begins to falter. And the world around them is frail: environmental catastrophes like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, natural disasters like the earthquake in Haiti, and local disturbances make an unsettling backdrop to the pressing concerns of Denise's cancer diagnosis and Paul's impending breakup. Lisicky's compassionate heart and resilience seem all the stronger in the face of such searing losses. His survival--hard-won, unsentimental, authentic--proves that in turning toward loss, we embrace life.

The Narrow Gate

The Narrow Gate
Author: Scott Nicholson
Publisher: Haunted Computer Books
Total Pages: 227
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1626470596

"Like Stephen King, he knows how to summon serious scares." - Bentley Little, The Burning "One of the most thrilling writers working today. Miss him at your peril." -- Blake Crouch, Wayward Pines SOLOM: THE NARROW GATE Book #2 in the Solom series After the violent death of Katy Logan’s psychopathic husband, she inherits a farm in the Appalachian Mountain town of Solom. Determined to protect her teen daughter Jett and not surrender to fear, she builds a new life in the wake of the tragedy. However, the dark forces that drove her husband to madness still lurk in Solom, and a horseback preacher has returned from the grave with a sinister mission. Solom’s slumbering spirits are stirring, the herds of goats are restless, and the townspeople are banding together to ward off the sinister ghostly force that threatens to destroy them. Katy and Jett discover an unexpected ally as they are drawn into the supernatural showdown, but is anyone--or anything--powerful enough to walk away from Solom’s final battleground? ---------------- Scott Nicholson is the international bestselling author of more than 30 books, including THE RED CHURCH, SPEED DATING WITH THE DEAD, and the AFTER post-apocalyptic thriller series. Look for the other books in the Solom series, THE SCARECROW and THE PREACHER. Visit him at www.AuthorScottNicholson.com. keywords: Stephen King, supernatural horror books, Clive Barker, Adam Nevill, Sarah Pinborough, Dean Koontz, Edgar Allan Poe, paranormal thriller, ghosts, demons, suspense, Appalachian folk tales, Brian Keene, Jonathan Maberry, Bentley Little, Joe Hill, Christopher Golden, Josh Malerman, Paul Tremblay, James Herbert, Ramsey Campbell

The Narrow Gate

The Narrow Gate
Author: Mark Posey
Publisher: Stories Rule Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1774382822

You’re not back on the job, are you, Alice? Detective Rafferty catches a new case: a priest shot through the forehead, a bloody cross drawn over the wound. When Alice’s alibi checks out, she and Rafferty draw the only possible conclusion: someone is committing copycat murders. But who? And why? The answers will change Alice’s and her friends’ lives forever... A Nun With A Gun is a series of short stories and novelettes about Sister Jacobine, the Pope’s hitwoman. They are best read in order. 1.0 Feet of Clay 2.0 A Port in the Storm 3.0 Excommunication 4.0 Requiem Mass 5.0 Den of Lions 6.0 The Narrow Gate Thriller Short Story _______ Praise for the A Nun With A Gun Series There is a lot of mystery surrounding the Nun and yet a lot is shared in this short novella but there's so much more I want to know....into the next book in the series I go! Sister Jacobine was a very talented, very well trained assassin for the Vatican. I found her to be a very likable character so far, and look forward to getting to know her better What a fun roller-coaster of a story! Wow. Another fast paced totally un-put-downable story from a what is turning out to be a fabulous series It is really hard not to like this very likable amazing nun I found myself laughing at parts of this story. So much action and emotion packed into a short story. ___ Mark Posey is a thriller writer born, raised and living in Edmonton, Canada with his wife, author Tracy Cooper-Posey. He is a retired professional wrestler and father of four – Terry, Matthew, Katherine, and Ashley. He likes cooking, woodworking, and watching hockey when he’s not scrolling through social media or taking an afternoon nap with his three cats – Pippin, Merry, and Strider.

The Narrow Road: Stories of Those Who Walk This Road Together

The Narrow Road: Stories of Those Who Walk This Road Together
Author: Brother Andrew
Publisher: International Adventures
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781576585597

Begin with the incredible autobiography of Brother Andrew, God's Smuggler. From 1955 to the present hour, this remarkable man has risked his life smuggling Bibles into countries where Scriptures are outlawed. His report, packed with dangerous adventures and high drama, testifies to God's miraculous provision for those who follow where He leads. Journey also into places still hostile to Christians -- with profiles on courageous champions of the faith. Meet teens and others across the globe who are mercilessly persecuted for their faith, yet display extraordinary joy. Their stories, along with Brother Andrew's, will forever change the way you walk the narrow road.

The Narrow Gate

The Narrow Gate
Author: Philip Pascarella
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2012-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1477285520

Our ability to overcome disappointment is learned in childhood. Individuals need a value-based inspiration to help them conquer defeat and advance achievement. For me, it was my mother and her stories, providing me all the knowledge, morals, humility, and courage I needed to succeed. Her stories cascading, one followed by one more. When I think of her, I see a long list of stories, bringing her back to me. Yes, every so often, I am reminded of her. I have kept her anecdotes to retell, each one amazing. Each one of her stories is a short journey allowing me to focus my attention as she attempted to prove to me that my human existence is worth it.

The Narrow Door at Colditz

The Narrow Door at Colditz
Author: Robert Wise
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2004
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0805430725

In the medieval castle of Colditz on the German and Czechoslovakia border, Allied prisoners of World War II plot their escape.

WEIRD

WEIRD
Author: Craig Groeschel
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2011-04-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310597439

"When people describe my lifestyle or family as weird, I find comfort," writes author Craig Groeschel. He then shares a Christ-centered philosophy, on everything from money to scheduling to purity, to help you break out of the normal rut and live according to the rhythms of God’s grace and truth of his word. Normal people are stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Many of their relationships are, at best, strained and, in most cases, just surviving. Even though we live in one of the most prosperous places on earth, normal is still living paycheck to paycheck and never getting ahead. In our oversexed world, lust, premarital sex, guilt, and shame are far more common than purity, virginity, and a healthy married sex life. And when it comes to God, the majority believe in him, but the teachings of scripture rarely make it into their everyday lives. Simply put, normal isn't working. Groeschel’s WEIRD will help you break free from the norm to lead a radically abnormal (and endlessly more fulfilling) life.