While Chinese acupuncture and herbalism enjoy widespreadpopularity in the West, traditional Chinese exercisetechniques—with the exception of qi gong—have rarely been taughtoutside China. This book is designed to change that. Written by JunWang, a doctor of Chinese medicine, Cultivating Qi draws on classicChinese texts to introduce these body-mind healing exercises toWestern readers. In simple, accessible language, Wang presents three specific qiexercises: the Yijin Jing, a popular form of calisthenicsassociated with both Chinese Buddhist and Daoist traditions; TaijiNeigong, a series of 34 movements adapted from the Wu-Hao style ofTaiji Quan; and the “Six Healing Breaths,” which combines spokensounds with movements associated with the six major vital organs ofChinese medicine. Written for beginning students of Chinese medicine as well aslaypersons, healthcare practitioners, and martial artists,Cultivating Qi includes clear explanations of Chinese medicalterminology—and provides the
《以法为礼》是近代最有影响力的南传佛教大师,泰国公认的阿罗汉成就者阿姜查·须跋多(1918-1992年)有关“法”以及相关内容的教导。阿姜查大师年轻时研究过基础佛法、戒律,以及经典,后随当地禅定大师修习。他依苦行僧的传统方式生活达数年,曾和本世纪伟大的禅师阿姜曼度过一段开悟性的时光。他的教导方式简明,含义却深远。他善于用日常周遭事物引出佛法实意,令弟子们开解,也因此吸引了不少西方人从他受教。书名《以法为礼》是阿姜查某一次开示的主题。在这篇教导和其他篇章中,阿姜查大师强调了随时保持“正念”和清明、训练心理对修行的重要性,他也教导人们禅修时保持“空心”和专注呼吸的方法。
In this meticulously researched, unflinching, and reasonedstudy, National Book Award finalist David I. Kertzer presentsshocking revelations about the role played by the Vatican in thedevelopment of modern anti-Semitism. Working in long-sealed Vaticanarchives, Kertzer unearths startling evidence to undermine theChurch’s argument that it played no direct role in the spread ofmodern anti-Semitism. In doing so, he challenges the Vatican’srecent official statement on the subject, We Remember. Kertzer tells an unsettling story that has stirred up controversyaround the world and sheds a much-needed light on the past.
For anyone who has ever wondered about the mysteries that liebeyond everyday experience, or doubted the reality of theafterlife, Angels in My Hair is a moving and deeply inspirationaljourney into the unseen world. For as long as she can remember, Lorna Byrne has seen angels. Asa young child, she assumed everyone could see the otherworldlybeings who always accompanied her. Yet in the eyes of adults, herabnormal behavior was a symptom of mental deficiency. Today, sickand troubled people from around the world are drawn to her forcomfort and healing, and even theologians of different faiths seekher guidance. Lorna is trusted for her ability to communicate withspirits and angels—and by sharing her intimate knowledge of thespiritual world she offers a message of hope and love to usall. Angels in My Hair is an engrossing chronicle of Lorna’sincredible life story. Invoking a wonderful sense of place, shedescribes growing up poor in Ireland, finding work in Dublin, andmarrying the
本书由作者的博士论文改写而成,研究了纬书政治神话的贡献、天人学说成为政治神话的过程、政治神话与中国文化各种形态之间的关系等学术问题。
This intimate, affectionate portrait of Pope John Paul II byhis longtime secretary and confidant reveals fascinating newdetails about the opinions, hopes, fears, and dramatic life of thispublic man. “I had accompanied him for almost forty years: twelve in Krakówand then twenty-seven in Rome. I was always with him, always at hisside. Now, in the moment of death, he’d gone on alone. . . .Andnow? Who is accompanying him on the other side?” —From A Life with Karol Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz worked side by side with Pope JohnPaul II for almost forty years, enjoying unique access to both thepublic and private man. In A life with Karol, he provides aclose-up glimpse into the Pope’s life and the critical events ofhis papacy. Dziwisz was sitting next to the Pope during the assassinationattempt in 1981. He recounts the Pope's reaction to 9/11,describing his thoughts and feelings on that day. And theCardinal’s moving de*ion of the Pope’s haunting memories ofWorld War II unco
《跟亿万富翁学思考》大卖点,是美国亿万富翁,地产大王、娱乐界大亨特朗普现身说法,以自己的日常生活和商业活动为例,告诉读者一个亿万富翁的奋斗历程,以及每日所思所想、所行所为。作者指出,如果想成为富人,就要像富人一样思考;拥有富人的思维习惯,是实现财务自由的前提。在这《跟亿万富翁学思考》充满智慧和奇思妙想的超级读物中,“既使吸收《跟亿万富翁学思考》1/10的智慧你也有机会成为一名百万富翁。”
For generations, The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem hasbeen a well-known retreat for journalists, diplomats, pilgrims andspies. However, few know the story of Anna Spafford, the enigmaticevangelist who was instrumental in its founding Branded heretics by Jerusalem’s established Christianmissionaries when they arrived in 1881, the Spaffords and theirfollowers nevertheless won over Muslims and Jews with theirphilanthropy. But when her husband Horatio died, Anna assumedleadership, shocking even her adherents by abolishing marriage andestablishing an uneasy dictatorship based on emotional blackmailand religious extremism. With a controversial heroine at its core, American Priestessprovides a fascinating exploration of the seductive power ofevangelicalism as well as an intriguing history of an enduringlandmark.