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16.09.2020

“Qigong Teachings of a Taoist Immortal: The Eight Essential Exercises of Master Li Ching-yun” by Stuart Alve Olson

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"Qigong Teachings of a Taoist Immortal: The Eight Essential Exercises of Master Li Ching-yun" by Stuart Alve Olson
"The first English translation of Master Li Ching-yun's teachings on the Eight Brocades, the central practice of qigong. • Explains the physical and spiritual benefits of the Eight Brocades and offers step-by-step instructions for this powerful sequence of postures. • 85 illustrations highlight the postures and philosophies. • Author's commentary provides insight and depth to the original translation. Throughout history Taoists have promoted the development and restoration of the Three Treasures-- body, breath, and spirit--through the gentle practice of qigong. At the center of the qigong practice are the Eight Brocades, a series of postures that developed during the 3,000-year Taoist quest for longevity and vitality. Now qigong expert Stuart Olson translates into English Master Li Ching-yun's treasured...>>
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16.09.2020

“Behind the Horoscope: How the Placement of the Sun & Moon Tells a Story About You” by Wendell C. Perry

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"Behind the Horoscope: How the Placement of the Sun & Moon Tells a Story About You" by Wendell C. Perry
"Find where you belong using this groundbreaking book on astrological houses and see how the placement of the Sun and Moon within them reveals your life's story. Learning the location of these celestial characters in your birth chart helps you protect your emotions, trust your instincts, and make your mark on the world. Featuring a wide variety of examples using three of the most popular house systems—Placidus, Koch, and Equal—Behind the Horoscope presents a unique and simple approach to chart reading. Discover how the Sun's placement shines a light on your identity, vitality, and mission in life. Explore how the Moon's placement illuminates your intuition, emotional depths, and where you feel most secure. Whether...>>
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16.09.2020

“Abraham on Trial” by Carol Delaney

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"Abraham on Trial" by Carol Delaney
"Abraham on Trial questions the foundations of faith that have made a virtue out of the willingness to sacrifice a child. Through his desire to obey God at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing his son, Abraham became the definitive model of faith for the major world religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this bold look at the legacy of this biblical and qur'anic story, Carol Delaney explores how the sacrifice rather than the protection of children became the focus of faith, to the point where the abuse and betrayal of children has today become widespread and sometimes institutionalized. Her strikingly original analysis also offers a new perspective on what unites and...>>
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16.09.2020

“Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism” by Eric Steinhart

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"Believing in Dawkins: The New Spiritual Atheism" by Eric Steinhart
"Dawkin's militant atheism is well known; his profound faith less well known In this book, atheist philosopher Eric Steinhart explores the spiritual dimensions of Richard Dawkins’ books, which are shown to encompass: · the meaning and purpose of life · an appreciation of Platonic beauty and truth · a deep belief in the rationality of the universe · an aversion to both scientism and nihilism As an atheist, Dawkins strives to develop a scientific alternative to theism, and while he declares that science is not a religion, he also proclaims it to be a spiritual enterprise....>>
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