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Book Synopsis The Treacherous Path by : Vladimir Yakunin
Download or read book The Treacherous Path written by Vladimir Yakunin and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1991, Vladimir Yakunin, a Soviet diplomat and KGB officer, returned from his posting in New York to a country that no longer existed. The state that he had served for all his adult life had been dissolved, the values he knew abandoned. Millions of his compatriots suffered as their savings disappeared and their previously secure existences were threatened by an unholy combination of criminality, corruption and chaos. Others thrived amid the opportunities offered in the new polity, and a battle began over the direction the fledgling state should take. While something resembling stability was won in the early 2000s, today Russia's future remains unresolved; its governing class divided. The Treacherous Path is Yakunin's account of his own experiences on the front line of Russia's implosion and eventual resurgence, and of a career – as an intelligence officer, a government minister and for ten years the CEO of Russia's largest company – that has taken him from the furthest corners of this incomprehensibly vast and complex nation to the Kremlin's corridors. Tackling topics as diverse as terrorism, government intrigue and the reality of doing business in Russia, and offering unparalleled insights into the post-Soviet mindset, this is the first time that a figure with Yakunin's background has talked so openly and frankly about his country.
Book Synopsis The Treacherous Path by : Vladimir I. Yakunin
Download or read book The Treacherous Path written by Vladimir I. Yakunin and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1991, Vladimir Yakunin, a Soviet diplomat and KGB officer, returned from his posting in New York to a country that no longer existed. The state that he had served for all his adult life had been dissolved, the values he knew abandoned. Millions of his compatriots suffered as their savings disappeared and their previously secure existences were threatened by an unholy combination of criminality, corruption and chaos. Others thrived amid the opportunities offered in the new polity, and a battle began over the direction the fledgling state should take. While something resembling stability was won in the early 2000s, today Russia's future remains unresolved; its governing class divided. The Treacherous Path is Yakunin's account of his own experiences on the front line of Russia's implosion and eventual resurgence, and of a career - as an intelligence officer, a government minister and for ten years the CEO of Russia's largest company - that has taken him from the furthest corners of this incomprehensibly vast and complex nation to the Kremlin's corridors. Tackling topics as diverse as terrorism, government intrigue and the reality of doing business in Russia, and offering unparalleled insights into the post-Soviet mindset, this is the first time that a figure with Yakunin's background has talked so openly and frankly about his country.
Book Synopsis The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa by : Tsangnyön Heruka
Download or read book The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa written by Tsangnyön Heruka and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative new translation of the complete Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa, the teaching songs and stories from Tibet's most beloved Buddhist yogi, poet, and saint. Powerful and deeply inspiring, there is no book more beloved by Tibetans than The Hundred Thousand Songs, and no figure more revered than Milarepa, the great eleventh-century poet and saint. An ordinary man who, through sheer force of effort, faith, and perseverance, overcame nearly insurmountable obstacles on the spiritual path to achieve enlightenment in a single lifetime, he stands as an exemplar of what it is to lead a spiritual life. Milarepa, a cotton-clad yogi, wandered and taught the dharma, most famously through spontaneously composed songs, a colorful and down-to-earth way to convey the immediacy and depth of the Buddhist teachings. In this work, the songs are woven into a narrative that tells the stories of his most famous encounters with his students, including Gampopa and Rechungpa, and recount his victories over supernatural forces in the remote Himalayan mountains and caves where he meditated. In this authoritative new translation, prepared under the guidance of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Christopher Stagg brilliantly brings to life the teachings of this extraordinary man. This classic of world literature is important for its narrative alone but is also a key contribution for those who seek inspiration for the spiritual path.
Book Synopsis The Fourteenth Dalai Lama's Stages of the Path, Volume 2 by : Dalai Lama
Download or read book The Fourteenth Dalai Lama's Stages of the Path, Volume 2 written by Dalai Lama and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Central to Buddhism is knowing our own minds. Until we do, we are driven by unconscious, often destructive desire and aversion. The Fourteenth Dalai Lama’s Stages of the Path: An Annotated Commentary on the Fifth Dalai Lama's Oral Transmission of Mañjusri is the second volume of the Dalai Lama’s outline of Buddhist theory and practice. Having introduced Buddhist ideas in the context of modern society in volume one, the Dalai Lama turns here to a traditional presentation of the complete path to enlightenment, from developing faith in the Dharma to attaining the highest wisdom. This book, compiled by the revered Tibetan lama Dagyab Rinpoché, comments on the Fifth Dalai Lama’s stages of the path titled Oral Transmission of Mañjusri. The volume will appeal to all readers interested in the Dalai Lama’s works, both those new to Buddhism and those looking to deepen their understanding of the Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path.
Book Synopsis The Life of Buddha by : Andre Ferdinand Herold
Download or read book The Life of Buddha written by Andre Ferdinand Herold and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life of Buddha by Andre Ferdinand Herold: A biographical account of the Buddha's life and teachings, "The Life of Buddha" provides a comprehensive overview of his teachings, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the importance of mindfulness and meditation. Herold's engaging narrative style brings the Buddha's story to life and offers insight into his profound impact on religious and philosophical traditions around the world. Key Aspects of the Book "The Life of Buddha": Biographical Account: The book provides a detailed account of the Buddha's life, including his childhood, enlightenment, and teachings. Buddhist Teachings: Herold covers essential Buddhist teachings such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the nature of suffering. Cultural Significance: The book highlights the Buddha's influence on religious and philosophical traditions around the world and his continuing relevance today. Andre Ferdinand Herold was a French writer and scholar who specialized in Eastern religions and philosophy. His works, including "The Life of Buddha," "The Tao of Philosophy," and "The Wisdom of the Buddha," contributed to the growing interest in Eastern spirituality and meditation practices in the West during the 20th century.
Book Synopsis The Life of Buddha (Annotated Edition) by : Andre Ferdinand Herold
Download or read book The Life of Buddha (Annotated Edition) written by Andre Ferdinand Herold and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids * an interactive table-of-contents * perfect formatting for electronic reading devices This "Life of Buddha" is not a work of fiction. For the most part it has been relied upon the LALITA-VISTARA. This book is a jumbled collection of legends and scholastic dissertations, and yet in these pages are preserved many precious traditions regarding the Buddha's origin, his childhood and his youth, and here, likewise, we are told of his early education and of his first deeds. There are also traces from an excellent poem, the BUDDHACARITA of Asvaghosa. Contents: PART ONE 1. King Suddhodana And Queen Maya 2. Maya's Dream 3. The Birth of Siddhartha 4. Asita's Prediction 5. Siddhartha at the Temple 6. Siddhartha's First Meditation 7. The Marriage of Siddhartha 8. Siddhartha Leads a Life of Pleasure 9. The Three Encounters 10. Gopa's Dream 11. Siddhartha is Eager to Know the Great Truths 12. Siddhartha Leaves His Father's Palace 13. Siddhartha the Hermit 14. Gopa and Suddhodana Grieve 15. The Doctrine of Arata Kalama 16. Siddhartha and King Vimbasara 17. Siddhartha Deserted by His First Disciples 18. Siddhartha Under the Tree of Knowledge 19. Mara's Defeat 20. Siddhartha Becomes the Buddha PART TWO 1. Trapusha and Bhallika 2. The Buddha is Prepared to Preach the Doctrine 3. The Buddha Leaves for Benares 4. The Buddha Finds His Former Disciples 5. The Story of the Hermit and the Hare 6. The Story of Padmaka 7. The Buddha at the Bamboo Grove 8. Sariputra and Maudgalyayana 9. The Buddha Pacifies the Malcontents of Rajagriha 10. Suddhodana Sends Messengers to His Son 11. The Story of the Crane and the Fish 12. The Story of Visvantara 13. The Story of Dharmapala 14. Gopa's Great Virtue 15. Nanda Renounces Royalty 16. The Buddha Leaves Kapilavastu 17. Anathapindika's Offering 18. The New Disciples 19. Nanda's Pride 20. The Death of Suddhodana PART THREE 1. Mahaprajapati is Admitted to the Community 2. The Buddha Exposes the Imposters 3. Suprabha 4. Virupa 5. Sinca's Deceit 6. The Buddha Tames a Wild Buffalo 7. Dissension Among the Monks 8. Kuvalaya the Dancer 9. The God Alavaka Defeated by the Buddha 10. Devadatta Expelled from the Community 11. Ajatasatru's Treachery 12. The Death of Devadatta 13. Prasenajit and Ajatasatru 14. The Buddha Teaches the Doctrine 15. The Buddha and the Shepherd 16. The Buddha Instructs the Monks of Vaisali 17. The Meal at Cunda's 18. The Buddha Enters Nirvana
Download or read book Life of Buddha written by A. India and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life of Buddha is based on a prolonged study of Indian legends, poems, history and literature. The Life of Buddha not only adds to the actual knowledge of the facts surrounding the life of the Lord Buddha, but it also renders intelligible much that has hitherto mystified the Western student of the Orient. With great clarity, the author brings out the modes of life the sense of values, the technique of meditation, and the daily life of the Lord Buddha. Packed with stimulating information, it is of interest to the student of Eastern religion and mysticism and the lover of Asiatic art, as well as to those concerned with philosophy, with the psychology of religion, and also to the general reader who hopes to gain an insight into the Orient. This vivid account of Buddha's life shows clearly how the values and manners set down by this man swept through India, Burma, Indo-China, and Ceylon, across China and Korea, and into Japan; and how the daily life of a man who lived over two thousand five hundred years ago has become an inspiration, not only to millions of Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese, but also to increasing numbers of Westerners as well.
Book Synopsis The Life of Buddha by : Herold Andre Ferdinand
Download or read book The Life of Buddha written by Herold Andre Ferdinand and published by "Издательство ""Проспект""". This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a biography of Buddha retold in a simple and engaging style. It strings together a coherent narrative arc from the several classic Buddhist texts, particularly the Buddhacharita of Asvaghosa, the Lalita-Vistara, and the Jataka. It is thankfully free of technical Buddhist terminology. This book dimensionalizes the story of Siddhartha, born into luxury, who seeks and find enlightenment, the sometimes painful growth of the Buddhist community, and his eventual departure for Nirvana. It is short and very readable, and can be recommended for young adults.
Book Synopsis Lessons from the Elk Woods by : Brad Schwin
Download or read book Lessons from the Elk Woods written by Brad Schwin and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elk hunting can serve as one of life’s greatest teachers. From the thrill of the hunt to the low of failure and disappointment, hunting elicits a full range of emotions. God lessons are all around us if we simply pause and listen. With over forty years of hunting experience, Brad Schwin has experienced both the highs and lows of the hunt. Utilizing both hunting successes and humorous failures, each reader will be drawn in by these gripping tales from the elk woods. Join Schwin on this forty-day journey, learning scriptural principles as they connect to real-life hunting examples, to both encourage and challenge your faith. Intended to be used for quiet time at home, around the campfire, or deep in the backcountry, readers will find daily encouragement within its pages.
Download or read book Wendigo written by Vaughn C. Hardacker and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algonquin legend tells of the Wendigo, an evil spirit sent to punish mankind. It can possess a person and turn them into a monstrous creature consumed by a need to eat human flesh. For John Bear the Wendigo was merely a scary story his grandfather used to tell him. That is, until a man is found dead in the deep northern woods of Maine, butchered like an animal and with his heart cut out. And the only tracks they can find are massive footprints that couldn’t possibly be human. Now, John is sure that what is stalking the inhabitants of their remote outpost is a Wendigo, even if no one else believes it. He must stop a monster he once thought was nothing more than a tale to warn children. From Vaughn C. Hardacker, acclaimed author of Sniper and The Fisherman and twice finalist for the Maine Literary Awards, comes a supernatural thriller from the winter depths of the Maine wilderness, where the line between myth and reality blurs and ancient horrors are never fully buried. All are in danger of the Wendigo’s endless hunger, but how do you find a creature that can look like anyone until it’s too late?
Download or read book A Ladder of Lies written by F. W. Looms and published by FW Looms. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thrust into the fallout of a war that secured humanity as the great-race of Zecharia, unlikely paths align in this occult-inspired tale of life and death during the twilight years of planet Tiamat. Follow the stories of those struggling to find their place in a world steeped in shadowy secret societies, grand conspiracies, and lost faith: A father and son mourn the loss of their wife and mother by filling the void with military service. Parents exiled from a far-away land strike an unholy bargain. And a faceless refugee with the power to heal finds himself mysteriously tied to a young woman genetically engineered for war.
Book Synopsis Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 by : James Talisman
Download or read book Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 written by James Talisman and published by JayCeeAshPublishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-09 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journeys Through SpaceTime A mysterious being of immense power and wisdom appears in the minds of inhabitants across the vast MultiVerse of space and time to provide both warning and encouragement to fellow souls. An exciting journey of adventure and discovery develop for these inhabitants as a sword master’s son, a powerfully enlightened Queen, a skilled warrior, an “ordinary” college student from Earth, a reptilian humanoid scientist, and a wise and beautiful leader of a utopian world use newly acquired knowledge and skills to battle evil forces intent on ensuring reality forms as they intend. Puzzlement ensues as special mentors appear and seem to defy what reality means. Wielding godlike powers, these teachers help illuminate the secrets of all creation. With the fate of the entire MultiVerse at stake, which side will become the victor in the end? Journeys Through TimeSpace As a powerful leader of a planet in the vast MultiVerse of time and space begins preparations for implementing his plan, young former college students from Earth are dispatched to a magical hidden place in the Himalayas to begin their own preparations. Each side of this battle for the fate of Earth and her inhabitants must secure ancient treasures. Immense obstacles confront both sides as they work to obtain these powerful artifacts. Not only must our young Earth heroes learn new knowledge and skills associated with ancient wisdom traditions, but they must travel to both Earth’s past and future to find the treasures needed to defend their world against a powerful enemy. Secret Earth organizations are also players in this thrilling adventure. These ancient groups have been adversaries for hundreds of years. Their long-term battle becomes intense as Earth’s fate draws closer. As the clock ticks, can Earth’s defenders succeed, or will the powerful reptilian humanoid leader and his followers achieve their plan for reality across the MultiVerse of time and space? Journeys Through AllCreation An ancient prophecy foretells the diabolical plans of an exceedingly intelligent and powerful being. To ensure reality continues to unfold as desired, the ‘god’ entity will utilize the innate powers contained in the Dokkaebi-of-all-Creation to destroy various universes that make up the MultiVerse. Celestial beings most capable of stopping these plans for destruction become trapped in an alternate reality. Can they escape this illusion before their fates are sealed forever? Former twins from the lost continent of Atlantis will play pivotal roles in countering the threat of total annihilation for untold numbers of lives across the MultiVerse. Will they be able to help save their current home worlds and the mentors who have taught them so much? A beautiful and enlightened queen is enlisted in the team’s quest to find an ancient artifact that could assist them in locating the Master Mage. This wizard is their only real hope for defeating the former celestial leader. Can this strange and unassuming being provide what is needed? While the outcome cannot be fully predicted from the discovered text and images, both sides prepare for an inevitable confrontation as the ancient prophecy plays out. As ‘gods’ and mortals face off in the battle for the future of all creation, which ideals and forces will reign supreme?
Book Synopsis The Book of the Dead by : Benjamin Hesdorf
Download or read book The Book of the Dead written by Benjamin Hesdorf and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-08-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the tale of Aria, an eighteen-year-old street urchin who survives day-to-day using her charms and street smarts. After stealing a loaf of bread from a baker, she narrowly escapes his wrath by fleeing to the rooftops of the city. There, she inadvertently overhears a conversation between a city guard and the shadow wizard Malachi. As Malachi attempts to flee using a teleport spell, the guard offers him an audience with King Orginald, who might be able to help him. Intrigued, Malachi agrees, and Aria, familiar with the royal castle from her childhood forays in search of food, decides to follow him. She ends up on a balcony, where she overhears Malachi’s conversation with King Orginald. Aria learns about the Book of the Dead and discovers that Malachi has stolen it from the royal treasury. Revealing her presence, Aria interrupts their conversation and offers her assistance in uncovering the secrets of the book. This marks the beginning of Aria’s adventure.
Book Synopsis The Life of Buddha According to the Legends of Ancient India by : André-Ferdinand Herold
Download or read book The Life of Buddha According to the Legends of Ancient India written by André-Ferdinand Herold and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ascadia written by Mickeal Tupper and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ascadia: Titans of Men is a fantasy novel that does what good fantasy novels doremembers history and our own human mythos. It reminds the reader that time creates a foggy glass to look through and that history, as with everything else, depends largely on perspective. This is the perspective of the supposedly uncivilized.
Download or read book Delilah Cross written by Adelle Bradford and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Secret of the Mothers When a child is discovered living with Bonobo Apes in the jungles of the Congo, no one knows her secrets. Delilah's mother escapes from a German compound in Africa by killing the scientist responsible for her state of pregnancy. Ten years later, Delilah becomes a ward of the Brighton Foundation where she is first introduced to human behavior by a religious fanatic; later she is transferred from that facility and learns and confronts the evils of the foundation's head and her secrets of human experimentation and genetic manipulation emerge. The question remains: Who is Delilah Cross?
Download or read book Sulhan written by Richard Gorman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-02-05 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore a deep, rich and truly fantastical world where charm and legend are woven into the very fabric of reality. Exploration, intrigue, conflict and adventure await you at every turn. Opportunity and danger and stalk your path from the soaring solar towers of Imperial Mandar and the demon haunted wastes of war shattered Izahar to the labyrinthine nightmare ziggurats of Horounisal and beyond. Between these covers you'll discover - - Unique, challenging and extraordinary character races - A vast array of monstrous and magical phenomena - Engrossing backgrounds for a host of major cultures - A coherent and comprehensive cosmography, geography, climate, history and ecology - An adventure packed introductory campaign setting - A collection of detailed regional maps - More fun than you can poke a stick at! Sulhan is a unique Fantasy setting written for the Horizons fantasy role-playing game but easily adaptable to other rules systems.
