Magick Matters

18.02.2021

“The Record of Empty Hall: One Hundred Classic Koans by Xutang Zhiyu

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"A fresh translation and commentary on a classic collection of 100 koans from thirteenth-century China. The Record of Empty Hall was written by Xutang Zhiyu (1185-1269), an important figure in Chinese Linji Chan (Japanese Rinzai Zen) Buddhism and in its transmission to Japan. Although previously little-known in the West, Xutang's work is on par with the other great koan collections of the era, such as The Blue Cliff Record and Book of Serenity. Translated by Zen teacher Dosho Port from the original Chinese, The Record of Empty Hall opens new paths into the earthiness, humor, mystery, and multiplicity of meaning that are at the heart of koan inquiry. Inspired by the pithy, frank tone of Xutang's...>>

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18.02.2021

“Time and the Soul: Where Has All the Meaningful Time Gone—And Can We Get It Back?” by Jacob Needleman

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"In Time and the Soul Jacob Needleman uses stories-of a middle-aged psychiatrist going back in time to encounter his younger self; of a mysterious meeting in the Central Asian desert; of the mystic master Hermes Trimegistus; as well as stories from the Bhagavad-Gita, the Bible, and other wisdom traditions-to illuminate the great mystery of time and to help us resolve our increasingly dysfunctional relationship to it. Nearly everyone feels stress and anxiety over what's become known as time poverty. "Time management" techniques treat these symptoms by making our busyness more efficient, but not the underlying cause. Needleman shows that we can get more out of time by breaking free of our illusions about it. He...>>

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17.02.2021

“Achieve Peace through Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science: Body-Centered, Somatic Psychotherapy” by Barry Gray

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"Would you love to be in a position where your mind is no longer racing around with countless thoughts that appear to enter at their own will? Do you feel that you are too easily distracted and that things in the past come back to haunt you? Hakomi can help you. Let me take you on a journey from identifying what brings you peace, to understanding the thoughts that are causing you problems. I use the Hakomi approach that combines both Eastern and Western philosophies to teach you how to live in the moment and use aspects of mindfulness, meditation and Zen Buddhist ways of approaching life. Get ready to discover a new way of both thinking and...>>

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17.02.2021

“UFOs And Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia Of Contemporary Mythology” by James R. Lewis

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"From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows, from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops, this illustrated A–Z encyclopedia makes it easy to locate each topic, and the opportunities for further research assure its timeliness. Is the human race the result of a breeding experiment carried out by ancient astronauts? Are satanists, extraterrestrials―or both―mutilating cattle? Whimsical and fascinating, UFOs and Popular Culture explores a rich facet of Americana and its impact on contemporary society. The UFO phenomenon is put into folkloric and psychological perspective, revealing much about our collective psyche. From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows; from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops; this...>>

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17.02.2021

“Trail of Terror: The Black Monk of Pontefract, Cripple Creek Jail, Firehouse Phantom, and Other True Hauntings” by Richard Estep

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"Follow the thrilling investigations of a man who has peered into more dark places than most and sought the answers to questions we fear to ask From the watchful ghosts in the Denver Firehouse Museum to the dark spirit that terrorizes the London Underground, Trail of Terror invites you on a hair-raising adventure to haunted locations across the United States and England. Discover the restless phantoms who inhabit the Hostel, one of Britain's most famous haunted houses. Explore the Cripple Creek Jail, where prisoners and jailers alike are held long after death. Enter the infamous Black Monk House of West Yorkshire, home of the king of poltergeists. Richard Estep gives you an in-depth look at these...>>

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