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This book offers a contemporary philosophy of life drawing upon Buddhist resources from the Vimalakirti Sutra. Among the major themes in this Mahayana Buddhist scripture is the "skillful means" required to live a healthy and undeluded life. The book adopts that theme as a means of developing a practical approach to contemporary Buddhist life. Following many of the brilliant stories in the sutra, this book attempts to provide clear explanations for the primary Buddhist teachings an...

Extending their successful series of collections on Zen Buddhism, Heine and Wright present a fifth volume, on what may be the most important topic of all - Zen Masters. Following two volumes on Zen literature (Zen Classics and The Zen Canon) and two volumes on Zen practice (The Koan and Zen Ritual) they now propose a volume on the most significant product of the Zen tradition - the Zen masters who have made this kind of Buddhism the most renowned in the world by emphasizing the role of emi...

Welcome to a brand-new connected series of intrigue, betrayal, and … murder, from the USA Today best-selling author Dale Mayer. A series with all the elements you’ve come to love, plus so much more… including psychics!A betrayal from within has Terkel frantic to protect those he can, as his team falls one by one, from a murderous killer he helped create.With the bulk of his team down, Terk tries to establish a new base, while struggling to heal the team through the special ...

Memories of a Barefoot Boy captures the author's childhood experiences growing up in rural Texas, reflecting on various aspects of his life, including family, chores, adventures, and the simplicity of life without modern conveniences. Wright describes his childhood home, built by his grandfather, which had a simple layout and a yard devoid of grass. As a child, he found joy playing under the house and exploring the nearby woods. As he grew older, he was assigned various chores, su...

Timber fulfills his dreams of opening an animal refuge, called the Haven, a sanctuary hidden from the chaos of society, where he and the animals he rescues can find solace and peace. Timber is a loner by choice, so his heart swells with joy each time he saves a creature in need. Yet he never anticipated the unexpected friendships that would blossom nor the overwhelming number of animals seeking refuge from the very first day.Tiffany, a local veterinarian, is thrilled by the news of...

Welcome to a captivating new series by USA Today best-selling author Dale Mayer. Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones as Mason sets off on another exhilarating journey. With a fresh department, a dynamic team, and countless thrilling adventures, immerse yourself in the action, as Mason and his Aces work to save the world …When Mason put out the call to assemble a covert black ops team, Rubin hesitated. But his friend Trent insisted, promising a break from the monotony of re...

What kind of person should I strive to be? What ideals should I pursue in my life? These basic human questions and others like them are components of the overall question that guides this book: What is enlightenment? As Dale Wright argues, any serious practitioner of human life, religious or not, confronts the challenge of living an authentic life, of overcoming common human disabilities like greed, hatred, and delusion that give rise to excessive suffering. Why then, Wright asks,...

At Terk’s request, Jonas had discreetly delved into the mystery surrounding the murder of Riff’s fiancée and unearthed a crucial piece of information that could shatter the case wide open. For Riff, the frustration involved in finding the murderer is palpable. He would have taken action much sooner, if only this information had come to light earlier. Yet it had been buried in silence, unnoticed, … until now.Angela had harbored a complex mix of love and resentment for Riff for years...

There is no greater motive than bloodlust, DNA, and revenge mixed up in a cocktail of hatred …Grateful to be alive, Mason knows he owes his friends and family not only for his life but for protecting his wife and unborn child. When he realizes that it might not be completely over, he’s on guard, yet not capable enough to defend his family, so he must rely on those around him.Tesla can’t believe it’s over. Mason will make it. They have gotten to the...

Contemporary thought is marked by heated debates about the character, purpose and form of religious thinking and its relation to a range of ideals: spiritual, moral, aesthetic, political and ecological, to name the obvious. This book addresses the interrelation between theological thinking and the complex and diverse realms of human ideals. What are the ideals appropriate to our moment in human history, and how do these ideals derive from or relate to theological reflection in our time? In...

Koans are enigmatic spiritual formulas used for religious training in the Zen Buddhist tradition. Arguing that our understanding of the koan tradition has been severely limited, contributors to this collection examine previously unrecognized factors in the formation of this tradition, and highlight the rich complexity and diversity of koan practice and literature.

Having precog abilities didn’t guarantee having answers, but it did mean Walker knew when trouble was in a specific area. In this case it was Finland and involved someone associated with Levi and a friend to Walker. So he wants in on this job – even if Levi doesn’t have a job there. Yet. However, a quick phone call to Terk confirms Walker’s suspicions. And he’s already on the move.Ashley’s life should have eased up with her move to Finland, but that same wariness creeping back in h...