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Embark on a transformative journey through the year alongside the saints. This insightful book highlights a unique virtue for each month, accompanied by inspiring quotes and captivating stories from the lives of the saints. Each month invites you to explore virtues such as Perfection in January, Humility in February, and Charity in November, guiding you to cultivate these qualities within yourself. Join us in deepening your faith and character month by month. (Summary by Maria Therese)

This captivating and concise work, believed to have been penned in the 1300s by a member of the lay-religious group known as ‘The Friends of God,’ explores the profound idea that humans can achieve unity with the divine through a life of holiness and selflessness. By aligning our will with Gods, we can embody the teachings exemplified by Christ. Martin Luther famously discovered and published Theologia Germanica in 1516, proclaiming it as one of the most enlightening texts he had encountered, second only to the Bible and St. Augustine. (Summary by Pleonic)

These three sutras are the most important texts for the Chan (Chinese) and Zen (Japanese) Buddhist traditions, though they are very different in character and provenance. The Diamond Sutra (Vajracheddikā Prajña Pārāmitā Sutra in Sanskrit) has the distinction of being 'the earliest complete survival of a dated (11 May 868) printed book’. It was found in the Dunhuang Caves in China in 1900. The title, Diamond Cutter, outlines its purpose, which is to cut through ignorance to attain to perfect wisdom or ultimate reality.

Dive into a delightful collection of Bible stories crafted especially for children. Each tale is designed to inspire and educate young hearts, making learning about faith both fun and engaging. - Summary by Kenneth Coon

The Boyhood of Jesus reimagines the early life of Jesus—from Bethlehem to Nazareth and his visit to the temple at twelve. It emphasizes moral character, innocence, wisdom, and reverence, portraying his upbringing under Mary and Joseph and formative experiences in the temple. Gentle, instructive tone suitable for children.

Many of us remember the saying "What would Jesus do" when one encountered a questionable situation where you were not sure of what you should do. The answer was to think of what Jesus would do and just do that. Today the world is struggling to find the answer to the question of being pro-choice or pro-life? Can and should a woman have a choice to have an abortion and end her pregnancy and the life of her unborn baby? Or must she follow the law and continue the pregnancy and give birth to her baby without having any say in the matter. What would God DO?

Written in the 14th century by an anonymous English monk, The Cloud of Unknowing explores human interaction with the divine, offering guidance on prayer and achieving unity with God. At the core of the book is the assertion that God is unreachable through cerebral means and only through the power of love. One must abandon the intellect, putting a ‘cloud of forgetting’ beneath oneself, hiding the world and all its concerns, and focus as much as possible on God, who exists behind a cloud of unknowing, which can only be approached through a love that transcends all conceptual thought

These 1028 poems, grouped as 10 ‘Circles’ (mandalas), have variously been called hymns, poems or songs by Sanskrit scholars. The Rik (so pronounced by the ancient Angirases clans, or Seer-Priest families) was an experiment with sound. The emphasis is always on sounding the words perfectly. The focus tends to be on the ideas rather than on the authors in Vedic literature, they are largely religious in nature, reflecting the world view and spiritual preoccupations of ancient India.

The Khuddaka Nikāya is different in character from the other four Nikāyas of the Sutta Pitaka in the Theravada Pāli Canon in that rather than being a single work it is, as its customary translation ‘Minor Anthologies’ suggests, a collection of independent works.

Sanskrit for "Song of the Lord", the Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu epic that constitutes part of the faith's vast cornerstone work, the "Mahabharata." The book provides timeless truths and indispensable advice for believers trying to overcome internal tensions, doubt and indecision. The teachings are conveyed in the form of a dialogue between the Pandava general Arjuna and the deity Krishna, who helps Arjuna understand his position in the Kurukshetra War, and guides him towards the right course of action.

Beautifully presented by Jagannatha Dasa and the artists and devotees of the Vedic Preservation Society here is an audiobook which not only entertains, enlightens, and deeply informs but just might positively change your life for the better, forever.

A heartfelt collection of Christian prayers designed for children to share at mealtime, bedtime, special occasions, and beyond. Perfect for nurturing a spirit of gratitude and faith in young hearts. Summary by JP4KJV

Discover a collection of captivating stories from the New Testament, perfect for mothers to share with their children. These timeless tales are not only engaging but also serve to instill valuable lessons and moral guidance, making them ideal for family storytelling. - Summary by Gutenberg.org

Curtezan Unmasked or, the Whoredomes of Jezebel Painted to the Life is a powerful and provocative treatise by A Spiritual Physician, aimed at guiding young men away from the dangers of harlotry. With vivid imagery and compelling arguments, this fire-and-brimstone polemic offers not only a cautionary tale but also heavenly remedies to soothe the fever of lust. (Introduction by Denny Sayers)

Dive into Mother Stories from the Old Testament, a delightful collection of timeless tales perfect for mothers to share with their children. This book brings to life the best narratives from the Old Testament, making them accessible and engaging for young listeners. - Summary by WoollyBee

As with Volume 1, Volume 2 follows the traditional ordering of the individual works in the Khuddaka Nikāya, which makes for a curious, but invigorating collection. The first two texts, Therīgāthā and Theragāthā, present the traditional histories of the bhikkhunīs (nuns) and bhikkhus (monks) of the Buddha’s time. In each case, their biographies (written centuries later by Dharmapāla who had access to sources now lost) lead to verses ascribed to the real individuals on gaining nibbāna. Here are fascinating glimpses of life at the time of the Buddha.

The Vimalakirti Sutra is one of the most popular Mahayana sutras. One reason for the Sutra’s popularity is that its principal character, Vimalakirti, is not a Buddha or a Bodhisattva or even a monk but a layman with a family living in India, leading - apparently - a secular life. This does not hinder his ability, the Sutra proclaims, to be a man of remarkable spiritual understanding and attainment - so much so that he confidently lectures and advises arhats (enlightened monks) and bodhisattvas (perfected individuals working for the enlightenment of all) on spiritual matters.

In this, the final volume in Dharma Audiobooks’ compilation of the Principal Texts of the Khuddaka Nikāya, the major work, and in some ways the most unusual, is Milinda’s Questions. For while the other two, the Buddhavaṃsa and the Cariyāpitaka, may date from the early years of Buddhism, there is no doubt that Milinda’s Questions comes from a later period.

Guided Training in Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery “One day at a time” is the mantra for addiction recovery—but what can we do to make it through each of those days? “Our cravings and addiction happen in a moment, in a breath,” says Kevin Griffin. “One day may be too long to think...

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