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Zen books (Jon J Muth) volume 5
Language
English
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"These common sayings spring from the ancient traditions of meditation and calm attentiveness found in Zen Buddhism. There are twelve simple meditations that may help you discover an intuitive path to your own happiness." --adapted from publisher.
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English
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"In this beloved Zen Buddhist allegory, a boy is searching for his missing ox-his true self. And once he finds it, he struggles to tame and train it. For the journey of the young ox herder is also the story of our journey toward enlightenment. Award-winning author, Demi, presents the story of the herd boy and his ox with all the simplicity and beauty of the traditional Zen Buddhist representations. An appendix provides further details on the history...
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English
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The "Enlightenment", which began in France, spread to other countries in Europe and then to America, shifted thinking from reliance on the Church to self reliance . It fostered a change from blind faith to inquiring minds. It encouraged the investigation of new ideas. It gave fuel to both the French and American Revolutions. The Enlightenment may not have left physical evidence behind, like the pyramids of Egypt or the Coliseum of Rome, but it has...
10) Gautam Buddha
Language
Hindi
Description
"The story of Prince Siddhartha s transformation from a restless man to an enlightened one enchants both kids and adults alike. This beautifully illustrated book introduces the little ones to Buddha, the enlightened one, and his ideologies. The magical combination of vibrant illustrations, simple language and age-appropriate content makes this book fun and engaging for children to read. The book is rich with wisdom, knowledge and is highly enjoyable...
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History) volume 16
Language
English
Description
"Find out about Europe in the 18th century, from the French Revolution to the scientific revolution, and from Catherine the Great to the Grand Tour." -- p. [4] cover.