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A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
by SantidevaIn the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, there is no single treatise more deeply revered or widely practiced than A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life. Composed in the eighth century by the Indian Bodhisattva Santideva, it became an instant classic in the curricula of the Buddhist monastic universities of India, and its renown has grown ever since. Santideva presents methods to harmonize one's life with the Bodhisattva ideal and inspires the reader to cultivate the perfections of the Bodhisattva: generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, meditative concentration, and wisdom.
Halloween and Other Festivals of Death and Life
by Jack SantinoCollection of scholarly articles on Halloween's historical and folkloric origins, new and traditional customs and practices, and media images.
The Royal Remains: The People's Two Bodies and the Endgames of Sovereignty
by Eric L. Santner"The king is dead. Long live the king!" In early modern Europe, the king's body was literally sovereign—and the right to rule was immediately transferrable to the next monarch in line upon the king's death. In The Royal Remains, Eric L. Santner argues that the "carnal" dimension of the structures and dynamics of sovereignty hasn't disappeared from politics. Instead, it migrated to a new location—the life of the people—where something royal continues to linger in the way we obsessively track and measure the vicissitudes of our flesh. Santner demonstrates the ways in which democratic societies have continued many of the rituals and practices associated with kingship in displaced, distorted, and usually, unrecognizable forms. He proposes that those strange mental activities Freud first lumped under the category of the unconscious—which often manifest themselves in peculiar physical ways—are really the uncanny second life of these "royal remains," now animated in the body politic of modern neurotic subjects. Pairing Freud with Kafka, Carl Schmitt with Hugo von Hofmannsthal,and Ernst Kantorowicz with Rainer Maria Rilke, Santner generates brilliant readings of multiple texts and traditions of thought en route to reconsidering the sovereign imaginary. Ultimately, The Royal Remains locates much of modernity—from biopolitical controversies to modernist literary experiments—in this transition from subjecthood to secular citizenship. This major new work will make a bold and original contribution to discussions of politics, psychoanalysis, and modern art and literature.
Developing the Dead: Mediumship and Selfhood in Cuban Espiritismo
by Diana Espírito SantoBased on extensive fieldwork among espiritistas and their patrons in Havana, this book makes the surprising claim that Spiritist practices are fundamentally a project of developing the self. When mediums cultivate relationships between the living and the dead, argues Diana Espírito Santo, they develop, learn, sense, dream, and connect to multiple spirits (muertos), expanding the borders of the self. This understanding of selfhood is radically different from Enlightenment ideas of an autonomous, bounded self and holds fascinating implications for prophecy, healing, and self-consciousness. Developing the Dead shows how Espiritismo’s self-making process permeates all aspects of life, not only for its own practitioners but also for those of other Afro-Cuban religions.
Summer Love
by Jill SantopoloFor fans of The Bachelorette, a personalized summer romance with 13 possible endings! Summer is all about relaxing and having fun. But it's even better when you find the right guy to share it with. In this original romance, you get to choose how to find your happy ending, which can result in a kiss from one of eleven swoon-worthy guys. At the end of each chapter, you decide how to continue your journey to find love, and the endings are based entirely on the choices you make while reading. Every selection counts and the possibilities are endless. Not ready for romance? No problem! There are different endings to satisfy every reader, so you're guaranteed one fabulous beachside summer!
After You Die
by Frank SantoraAt a time when people's curiosity about the afterlife is stronger than ever, Pastor Frank Santora tackles this issue head-on, delivering cultural, scientific, philosophical, and biblical evidence to unveil the truth about the mysteries of the afterlife. Pastor Frank covers issues such as: * Is there life after death? * Is there a God? * Do heaven and hell exist? * Is hell the torture chamber that it's been purported to be? * Are there second chances after we die? * Do we have a soul, and what does it look like? * What qualifies a person to get into heaven? * And what does Jesus have to do with it all? Written for both nonbelievers and those familiar with the Bible, After You Die gives insightful answers to life's most probing questions while offering hope to everyone who has ever wondered what happens to us after we leave earth.
Turn It Around: A Different Direction for Your Life
by Frank SantoraPastor and motivational speaker Frank Santora shares seven powerful solutions that promise to transform what appear to be life's road blocks into victories that will turn your life around.With clarity and vision, Frank Santora presents the message that God can still bring meaning and purpose out of your life, even when insurmountable circumstances and difficult situations seem to be making your life spiral out of control. Santora reveals seven pathways for turning your life around with chapters such as, "Changing Direction When You're Headed Down the Wrong Road, " "Making Things Right When You've Totally Blown it," "Regaining Confidence When No One Believes in You," Finding Your Way Back When You've Walked Away From God," "Regaining Life's Composure When Things are Out of Your Control," and "Finding a Way Out When You Feel Trapped." Affirming the importance and worth of each reader, Santora shows readers how to turn around even the must difficult life situations.
Turn It Around
by Frank SantoraSantora explains how God can bring purpose out of your life, even when difficult situations seem to make your life spiral out of control.
Thomas Aquinas and the Civil Economy Tradition: The Mediterranean Spirit of Capitalism (Routledge Studies in the History of Economics)
by Paolo SantoriDelving into the history of economic thought, this book presents a picture of the Mediterranean spirit of capitalism, a tradition that has its protagonists in Thomas Aquinas and the eighteenth-century civil economy, and seeks to understand its presence and relevance for contemporary societies. The book argues that it is reductive to attribute to the ‘Protestant ethic’ the different formations of capitalism in the Western world. Instead, it is vital to acknowledge the differences in the ways in which the market is lived, enterprises are created and conducted, and civic life in general is understood in different regions. This thought-provoking study demonstrates that in Southern Europe, the legacy of Aquinas and the civil economy adds different terms to those recurring in classical and neo-classical economy: common good, reciprocity, virtue, public trust, mutual assistance, and public happiness. It is these ideas of a market as a place for mutual assistance which can be said to characterize the Mediterranean spirit of capitalism. Thomas Aquinas and the Civil Economy Tradition will be of interest to advanced students and researchers in the history of economic thought, economic philosophy, Christian ethics, and moral theology.
Bella's Gift: How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation
by Rick SantorumRick and Karen Santorum's inspiring story of life with Bella, their special-needs youngest child <P><P> Four days after Rick and Karen Santorum welcomed their eighth baby into the world they were given the devastating news that their little girl, Bella, was going to die. The full story of life with Bella has never been told until now. This inspiring family memoir explores what it means to embrace and celebrate the life of each person, and find hope, even in the midst of painful challenges.<P> Bella's Gift is the story of how the entire family came together to love and care for Bella and how God strengthened them during the storms and blessed their family with grace, peace, and joy. <P> Searchingly honest, faith filled, and surprisingly joyful, Bella's Gift is a loving, lived-out testimony to the truth that everyone counts, even "the least of these."
Desde a Ermida
by Bruno Santos Editor Juan Pedropablo Hermano Esteban de EmaúsÉ inesgotável a riqueza que encerra todo o intervalo de oração, mas é mais palpável quando se prolonga por vários dias. Na solidão do solidão e gostando da presença de Deus. Nesse momento o Senhor revela-se de uma maneira clara e profunda que pouco a pouco vai impregnando todos os aspectos da nossa vida. O irmão Esteban de Emaús aproxima-nos à experiência do seu itinerário espiritual, mediante diálogos, descrições e memórias. Tenta aproximar-nos ao encontro místico com Cristo num caminho atual muito semelhante ao dos padres do deserto. É um convite mas também um guia que nos dá sinais precisos até à Ermida Interior. O IRMÃO ESTEBAN DE EMAÚS é um eremita católico, que consagrou a sua vida à vida do Nome. Depois do seu livro A Oração de Jesus, volta a transmitir-nos um pouco mais do que significa viver este modo tão especial de rezar, repetindo uma e outra vez o Santo Nome.
Guatemala. El silencio del gallo: Un misionero español en la guerra más cruenta de América
by Carlos SantosUn impresionante testimonio de coraje y determinación frente a las atrocidades cometidas en Guatemala contra los últimos mayas. En la década de los sesenta, Luis Gurriarán, un joven misionero recién salido del seminario, llega a Guatemala con la tarea de evangelizar a un poblado de indígenas mayas. El caciquismo, la impresionante miseria y la explotación brutal de estos nativos removerán su fe, que empezará a transitar por la senda de un cristianismo utópico, social. En plena guerra fría, con el eje occidental empeñado en perseguir la subversión en América Latina, la labor evangelizadora de estos misioneros estuvo a menudo en el punto de mira. Pese a los problemas y tensiones, la alianza -no muy frecuente- de la Iglesia con los pobres dio como fruto una lenta transformación hacia el progreso de las comunidades en que se asentaron. Entre el periodismo de investigación y la narración histórica, este libro rompe el silencio existente sobre la guerra más cruenta y menos conocida de América, al tiempo que permite entender tanto la Teología de la Liberación como los movimientos guerrilleros centroamericanos del siglo XX. El testimonio de este misionero español, que denunció ante la ONU, junto con Rigoberta Menchú, al gobierno guatemalteco de Ríos Montt en 1982, repasa cuarenta años de historia a partir de cartas, fotografías, grabaciones, documentos y decenas de conversaciones con su sobrino y autor del trabajo, Carlos Santos.
Secrets of the Spirit: Wisdom from Luis Martinez
by Germana SantosHow do I develop a deep, loving relationship with God? Without glossing over the reality of sin and suffering, Martinez reminds us that the Holy Spirit guides us in our struggle to grow in union with Jesus.
Comfort in Hardship
by Germana Santos Thérèse Of LisieuxHow do I hold on to faith when my heart hurts so much? In loss and abandonment, how do I cope? In this book, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her family recount some of the painful events in their lives. They walk us into a world of deep love and intense suffering. Like an understanding companion, Thérèse shows us that love makes suffering easier to bear.
Como me gustaría que me hubiera conocido
by Gilberto Santos¿Sería posible enamorarse de alguien que ya se fue? Lucas y Lauro nunca se conocieron, no en esta vida ... Pero lo que sólo sería un viaje de vacaciones descomprometidas en el interior de São Paulo da un giro y revive la vida de Lauro, un psicólogo siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Sus creencias se ponen a prueba en medio de acontecimientos que desafían la lógica. Después de verse envuelto en un misterioso suicidio que sacudía la pequeña ciudad de Vinhedo, su ayuda a la familia del muerto no terminaría tan pronto; y luego lauro estaría envuelto y enamorado de Lucas. Del otro lado, sin saberlo, estaría también ayudando a su alma gemela a elevarse espiritualmente. Acompañe y emociónese con esta historia, que no deja dudas de que la muerte es sólo un viaje y de que las almas gemelas realmente existen.
How I wish you had known me (DRAMA / Gay & Lesbian #1)
by Gilberto SantosIs it possible to fall in love with someone who's already gone? Lucas and Lauro never met, not in this life... But what would only be an uncompromising holiday trip in the interior of São Paulo turns around the life of Lauro, a psychologist always willing to help. His beliefs are to put to the test amid events that defy logic. After being involved in a mysterious suicide that would hit the small town of Vinhedo, his help to the dead's family would not end as expected; soon Lauro would be involved and in love with Lucas. On the other side, unknowingly, it would also be helping his soul mate to rise spiritually. Follow and be moved by this story, which leaves no doubt that death is just a journey and that soul mates really exist
Holy Life: Living in Purity and Obedience to God
by L Santos"You can 'accept Jesus' all you want, but Romans 6:16 teaches us that if you keep on sinning and do not turn to God wholeheartedly, it leads to death," writes author L. Santos. In Holy Life, Santos passionately dismisses the widely-held misconception that being a Christian requires little or no effort on our part, while explaining that the Christian life should flow from a heart full of love, not lived by a set of rules. Relevant for new believers and Christians seeking to renew their commitment to living their lives for the Lord, Holy Life takes the guesswork out of finding the answers to pivotal questions like, How is a true believer to act, behave, and think in this world? How should I live my life to prove to God that I have repented of my sins and turned to Him?
O poder do aqui e agora. Está tudo dentro de nós
by Sandra Santos Francesco BandinuFrequentemente, ouvimos falar do aqui e agora. Mas o que é realmente? É uma condição que verdadeiramente todos podem alcançar? Descubra o que é realmente o aqui e agora, descubra o verdadeiro significado do poder e comece a viver com consciência para ser finalmente livre!
Converging Paths
by Susan SantucciIn Converging Paths, Susan Santucci gathers the world's greatest religious insights into one volume that is easy-to-read, thought-provoking, and inspirational. Each short-entry focuses on a single aspect of the wisdom shared by major world religions. Quotations from mystics, philosophers, and contemporary writers help readers make connections between traditional teachings and their own spiritual path. The result is a quick, clear introduction to spiritual traditions from around the world without lengthy, esoteric discussions. These wonderful examples of shared values and religious diversity will appeal to students of comparative religions and anyone seeking to further their spiritual journey.
Converging Paths
by Susan SantucciIn Converging Paths, Susan Santucci gathers the world's greatest religious insights into one volume that is easy-to-read, thought-provoking, and inspirational. Each short-entry focuses on a single aspect of the wisdom shared by major world religions. Quotations from mystics, philosophers, and contemporary writers help readers make connections between traditional teachings and their own spiritual path. The result is a quick, clear introduction to spiritual traditions from around the world without lengthy, esoteric discussions. These wonderful examples of shared values and religious diversity will appeal to students of comparative religions and anyone seeking to further their spiritual journey.
Going Greek: Jewish College Fraternities in the United States, 1895-1945 (American Jewish Civilization Series)
by Marianne R. SanuaGoing Greek offers an unprecedented look at the relationship between American Jewish students and fraternity life during its heyday in the first half of the twentieth century. More than secret social clubs, fraternities and sororities profoundly shaped the lives of members long after they left college-often dictating choices in marriage as well as business alliances. Widely viewed as a key to success, membership in these self-governing, sectarian organizations was desirable but not easily accessible, especially to non-Protestants and nonwhites. In Going Greek Marianne Sanua examines the founding of Jewish fraternities in light of such topics as antisemitism, the unique challenges faced by Jewish students on campuses across the United States, responses to World War II, and questions pertaining to assimilation and/or identity reinforcement.
Gloria!: The Archbishop's Wife
by Abidemi SanusiThe wife of an Anglican bishop could expect a life of peace and comfort. But Benjamin Kwashi is the bishop of Jos in Nigeria, a place that is torn by Muslim-Christian violence. Gloria Kwashi has had her home burnt down and has endured rape and beatings. One of the beatings left her blinded, until surgery was able to restore her sight. Despite this, she continues to reach out to widows and orphans and supports her husband in his remarkable ministry in Northern Nigeria. This book is a record of love and endurance that should stimulate us to examine our own lives and how we respond to adversity.
Ahmad Riza Khan Barelwi: In the Path of the Prophet (Makers of the Muslim World)
by Usha SanyalIntroduces the legendary leader of the great 20th-century Sunni movement.
Ritual Boundaries: Magic and Differentiation in Late Antique Christianity (Christianity in Late Antiquity #14)
by Joseph E. SanzoA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. In Ritual Boundaries, Joseph E. Sanzo transforms our understanding of how early Christians experienced religion in lived practice through the study of magical objects, such as amulets and grimoires. Against the prevailing view of late antiquity as a time when only so-called elites were interested in religious and ritual differentiation, the evidence presented here reveals that the desire to distinguish between religious and ritual insiders and outsiders cut across diverse social strata. The magical evidence also offers unique insight into early biblical reception, exposing a textual world in which scriptural reading was multisensory and multitraditional. As they addressed sickness, demonic struggle, and interpersonal conflicts, Mediterranean people thus acted in ways that challenge our conceptual boundaries between Christians and non-Christians; elites and non-elites; and words, materials, and images. Sanzo helps us rethink how early Christians imagined similarity and difference among texts, traditions, groups, and rituals as they went about their daily lives.
A Christmas Gift
by David Saperstein James J. RushEvery Christmas is an opportunity to rediscover the true meaning of the season, and the miracles that are the greatest gifts . . . Twelve-year-old Katie Williams has already received an extraordinary holiday gift this year, passed down from her great-grandmother. Katie has been blessed with second sight. So far her visions have helped her avert tragedy, and brought her beloved long-lost Uncle Charlie back to the family--but can they help keep him there? Charlie has a lot to be thankful for this Christmas. Hes back in his hometown and ready for a fresh start. A job as the local mall Santa Claus seems like a good way to begin--until his misguided past comes back to haunt him, dashing his hopes for the future. Can Katie help keep her uncles dreams alive? Christmas Eve will tell, as the love and faith of friends and family--along with a dash of frankincense and myrrh--ignite a powerful magic within every heart. . . a magic that may bring one man the greatest gift of all.