Bringing The Sacred To Life
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Bringing The Sacred To Life
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Author : John Daido Loori
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2008-03-11
Bringing The Sacred To Life written by John Daido Loori and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-11 with Religion categories.
Zen rituals—such as chanting, bowing, lighting incense before the Buddha statue—are ways of recognizing the sacredness in all of life. A ritual is simply a deliberate and focused moment that symbolizes the care with which we should be approaching all of life, and practicing the Zen liturgy is a way of cultivating this quality of attention in order to bring it to everything we do. Here, John Daido Loori demystifies the details of the Zen rituals and highlights their deeper meaning and purpose. We humans are all creatures of ritual, he teaches, whether we recognize it or not. Even if we don’t make ritual part of some religious observance, we still fall into ritual behavior, whether it be our daily grooming sequence or the way we have our morning coffee and paper. We run through our personal rituals unconsciously most of the time, but there is great value to introducing meaningful symbolic rituals into our lives and to performing them deliberately and mindfully—because the way we do ritual affects the way we live the rest of our lives. The book includes instructions for a simple Zen home liturgy, as it is practiced by students of the Mountains and Rivers Order of Zen.
Bringing The Sacred To Life
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Author : John Daido Loori
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2008-03-11
Bringing The Sacred To Life written by John Daido Loori and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-11 with Religion categories.
Zen rituals—such as chanting, bowing, lighting incense before the Buddha statue—are ways of recognizing the sacredness in all of life. A ritual is simply a deliberate and focused moment that symbolizes the care with which we should be approaching all of life, and practicing the Zen liturgy is a way of cultivating this quality of attention in order to bring it to everything we do. Here, John Daido Loori demystifies the details of the Zen rituals and highlights their deeper meaning and purpose. We humans are all creatures of ritual, he teaches, whether we recognize it or not. Even if we don’t make ritual part of some religious observance, we still fall into ritual behavior, whether it be our daily grooming sequence or the way we have our morning coffee and paper. We run through our personal rituals unconsciously most of the time, but there is great value to introducing meaningful symbolic rituals into our lives and to performing them deliberately and mindfully—because the way we do ritual affects the way we live the rest of our lives. The book includes instructions for a simple Zen home liturgy, as it is practiced by students of the Mountains and Rivers Order of Zen.
Altars
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Author : Denise Linn
language : en
Publisher: Wellspring/Ballantine
Release Date : 1999
Altars written by Denise Linn and has been published by Wellspring/Ballantine this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Altars categories.
Home altars have been used since ancient times throughout the world yet, today, many people think altars are only of significance inside a church. In this beautiful, lavishly illustrated gift book, Denise Linn reclaims the altar for today's spiritual seeker. She explains why people need altars and shows the many different uses to which altars may be dedicated, such as celebrating or mourning significant life events or working through troubled times. Altars allow us to create a sacred space away from ordinary life where we can remind ourselves of the profound mysteries of creation.The approach of this book is also practical, with clear advice on how to prepare and purify an altar of your own. Denise explains the significance of the various objects you can choose to place on your altar and gives advice on the different rituals and ceremonies you can perform in front of it. Whether inside the home, at the office, or outside in the natural world, altars allow us to create a personal space and bring meaning to our lives.
Living A Sacred Life
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Author : Robin Heerens Lysne
language : en
Publisher: Testament
Release Date : 2001
Living A Sacred Life written by Robin Heerens Lysne and has been published by Testament this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
365 ceremonies, suggestions, meditations, and inspirations to transform daily life into sacred time, including a five-minute balancing meditation, a moving ritual, and much more for bringing spirit into your life all year long.
Sacred Living
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Author : Robin Heerens Lysne
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel
Release Date : 1997
Sacred Living written by Robin Heerens Lysne and has been published by Red Wheel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Fiction categories.
Organized by seasons, this work has hundreds of simple ceremonies, suggestions, meditations and holy celebrations to bring the sacred into daily life. From creating a personal altar in the home or office, to a graduation "rite of passage" and honoring the rebirth of spring, this book will enable readers to bring deeper meaning into each day of their lives by reconnecting the cycles of nature and their own bodies to the wisdom of ancient cultures.
Rock Your World With The Divine Mother
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Author : Sondra Ray
language : en
Publisher: New World Library
Release Date : 2010-11-01
Rock Your World With The Divine Mother written by Sondra Ray and has been published by New World Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with Religion categories.
The Divine Mother is known by many names and takes many forms. In Christianity, she is the Virgin Mary. In China, she is universally loved as the goddess of compassion, Quan Yin. In Hawaii, Pele, the goddess of fire, manifests in the form of a woman near the volcanoes. In India, she is embodied by Kali, Lakshmi, Tara, and other goddesses. The fusion of feminine qualities from all religions and traditions, the Divine Mother can be a nurturing presence and a powerful guide along your individual spiritual path. Through stories, prayers, and teachings, Sondra Ray enthusiastically escorts you into the profound reawakening of the sacred feminine in the hearts and minds of seekers throughout the world. Ray describes her pilgrimages to holy places where she has sought the divine feminine, from the revered Baca Valley in Colorado to the Himalayan foothills. Her reflections on Amma (the hugging saint), Mother Teresa, Mary Magdalene, and other Divine Mothers, as well as men like Shastriji and Babaji, who embrace the feminine aspect of divinity, provide insight and inspiration as well as suggestions for worship and renewal. Ray's delightful and awe-inspiring adventures, coupled with insightful teachings and prayers, show how embracing the Divine Mother can help attract more love, abundance, clarity, and wisdom into your life. In Rock Your World with the Divine Mother, Ray demonstrates that the Divine Mother's presence is essential for both inner peace and peace in the world.
Spiritual Ecology
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Author : Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
language : en
Publisher: The Golden Sufi Center
Release Date : 2017-05-01
Spiritual Ecology written by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and has been published by The Golden Sufi Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-01 with Nature categories.
Spiritual Ecology: 10 Practices to Reawaken the Sacred in Everyday Life offers inspiring and practical guidance for reconnecting to the sacred in every day life and transforming our relationship with the Earth. Describing the power of simple, daily practices such as Walking, Gardening, Cooking with Love, and Prayer, this small book supports profound changes in how we think about and respond to the ecological crisis of our times. Our groundbreaking book, Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth, (now in its second edition)—which included spiritual perspectives on climate change, species loss, deforestation, and other aspects of our present environmental crises from renowned spiritual teachers, scientists, and indigenous leaders—drew an overwhelmingly positive reaction from readers, many of whom are asking: "What can I do?" Spiritual Ecology: 10 Practices to Reawaken the Sacred in Everyday Life answers that question with inspiring, personal anecdotes from the author—Sufi teacher Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee—and simple practices we all can do. Rooted in the mystical foundation of the world's great spiritual traditions, with a particular connection to Sufism, these timeless practices remind readers of our deep connections to life, each other, and the Earth, and invite a return of meaning to our desecrated world. As Rumi says, "there are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground," and it is this sacred ground that is calling to us, that needs our living presence, our attentiveness. This small book offers simple ways to reconnect so that we can once again feel the music, the song of our living connection with the Earth. "This small book, exquisite in its luminous simplicity, brings me home to my life. Even in a dark time, its practices center me in a sense of the sacred, our birthright." —JOANNA MACY, teacher, activist, and author of Coming Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnects “Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee's book on practices for Spiritual Ecology in everyday life awakens us to the potential to take small steps towards big transformation. It overcomes the artificial divide between nature and humans, and spirituality and action. No matter who we are, where we live, these are steps each of us can take.” —VANDANA SHIVA, activist and author “A beautiful book. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and Hilary Hart do a brilliant job sharing simple and powerful practices that help readers connect to the sacredness within nature, the earth, and our own daily lives.” —SANDRA INGERMAN, author, Walking in Light: The Everyday Empowerment of Shamanic Life
Path Of The Novice Mystic
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Author : Paul Dunion
language : en
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Release Date : 2013-10-01
Path Of The Novice Mystic written by Paul Dunion and has been published by Greenleaf Book Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-01 with Self-Help categories.
Path of the Novice Mystic provides a unique look into the world of secular mysticism. Dr. Paul Dunion suggests that peace comes when we accept the world’s inherent uncertainties and begin to approach life with elevated curiosity and enthusiasm. Dunion guides you toward maintaining a heightened level of mindfulness in everyday life. He shows how the simple act of being fully present and cultivating a soul practice opens the gates to unity—the essence of the novice secular mystic and the key to finding depth and meaning in life. While his instruction is clear, Dunion does not suggest a cure-all formula. Rather, he encourages honest self-examination and arms you with thoughtful questions that will incite true personal reflection, thereby allowing you to develop a personal philosophy. With this unique blend of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, Path of the Novice Mystic is sure to open the heart and mind to a more enriching way of life.
Sacred Union
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Author : M. R. Aurisch
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2018-08-01
Sacred Union written by M. R. Aurisch and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
There was a time when the sacred was an inseparable part of the world. But as the human mind developed, how we sensed and approached the sacred changed, and the sacred became so far removed from our soul that by the dawn of the twentieth century, Friedrich Nietzsche proclaimed the fall of God from the perspective of man. Bringing the sacred back into our lives can bring us enormous benefits, but to do so, we must take an authentic look at ourselves and the world we live in. Spiritual counselor M. R. Aurisch takes you through that process in this life-changing guide that helps you look at your life with a clear lens, so you can prepare an authentic ground from which to grow. By turning inward, youll find God in your soul and advance on your own spiritual journey and soulful evolution. Embark on a journey to psychospiritual becoming and recognize the spiritual, physical, and experiential aspects of being with the insights and guidance in Sacred Union.
Sacred Passages
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Author : Bert Ghezzi
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Release Date : 2003
Sacred Passages written by Bert Ghezzi and has been published by Doubleday Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Sacred Passages takes an entirely new approach to the way we understand and experience the sacraments. Foregoing dry, technical explanations, Bert Ghezzi explores the meaning and benefits of the sacraments in a practical and highly personal manner. Interweaving scripture, the writings of the saints, and personal stories, Ghezzi reveals the dynamic realities that the sacraments provide believers. In chapters devoted to each of the seven sacraments--Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick--Ghezzi restores a sense of wonder and excitement in the sacraments and instills an understanding of what is really happening. For example, in the section devoted to Communion, the effectiveness of the sacrament is explained: The eating of the bread and wine cleanse, strengthen, and nourish the spirit. Reconciliation is seen as an opportunity for direct access to God through prayer and the continued participation in Christ's ministry. Each chapter includes practical teachings on applying the grace of the sacraments in daily life, inspiring believers to participate fully in all the stages and important moments of the Christian life, from birth, growth, and coming-of-age, through vocation and service, and finally to death. One of America's most popular writers on topics of interest to Catholics, Ghezzi's engaging prose, easy-to-understand explanations, and thoughtful insights offer readers a life-changing vision of the role of the sacraments, and helps them experience the practical and spiritual rewards of each sacred passage.