Circles Of Sacred Laughter

Author : Arietta Bryant
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781291377088

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Circles of Sacred Laughter by Arietta Bryant Pdf

Based upon open rituals originally performed by The Children of the Sacred Laughter between 2002 and 2012; this book serves to both commemorate the dedication, friendship and knowledge shared by the members; and also to aid and inspire anyone else who has a desire to mark the turning of the Wheel of the Year by gathering together with friends in celebration of the Sabbats. Containing full open circle scripts for 8 seasonal festivals, Plus additional information about open circles and group rituals The rituals contained within this book can be easily adapted for greater or fewer participants but the aim for us was always to give every person something to do during each rite so that they become more than mere spectators. Whether you are a novice or experienced Pagan you will hopefully find something for you within these pages.

Author : Imam Jamal Rahman
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594735646

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Sacred Laughter of the Sufis by Imam Jamal Rahman Pdf

A first-of-its-kind combination of the legendary wisdom stories of Islam's great comic foil with spiritual insights for seekers of all traditions—or none. "We would do well to heed the Mulla's wisdom. One day, inevitably, our personal storms will not abate before causing destruction. Something will break our hearts and cause us to ask deeper questions. At that point we will become spiritual seekers, each in our own way.... We will begin to hear deep inside the mysterious calling of our soul to fulfill the purpose for which we were created." —from the chapter “The Storms in Our Lives” The mythical Mulla Nasruddin is a village simpleton and sage rolled into one. His wisdom stories, timeless and placeless, emanate from a source beyond book learning, and contain several layers of meaning. In this unique presentation, Imam Jamal Rahman weaves together spiritual insights with the Mulla’s humorous teaching stories and connects them to the issues at the heart of the spiritual quest. Addressing such topics as human vulnerability, the rigors of inner and outer spiritual work, the hazards of the ego and more, he roots the Mulla’s stories in Islamic spirituality by pairing them with sayings from the Qur’an, the Prophet Muhammad, Rumi, Hafiz and other Islamic sages. Together, these sources combined with spiritual practices will awaken your spirit with laughter and inspire you to transform yourself and the world around you.

Author : P. Laude
Publisher : Springer
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781403980588

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Divine Play, Sacred Laughter, and Spiritual Understanding by P. Laude Pdf

This study in the relationship between religion and the comic focuses on the ways in which the latter fulfils a central function in the sacred understanding of reality of pre-modern cultures and the spiritual life of religious traditions. The central thesis is that figures such as tricksters, sacred clowns, and holy fools play an essential role in bridging the gap between the divine and the human by integrating the element of disequilibrium that results from the contact between incommensurable realities. This interdisciplinary and cross-cultural series of essays is devoted to spiritual, anthropological, and literary characters and phenomena that point to a deeper understanding of the various mythological, ceremonial, and mystical ways in which the fundamental ambiguity of existence is symbolized and acted out. Given its interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective, this volume will appeal to scholars from a variety of fields.

Author : Carla Stalling Walter
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781623174828

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Sacred Dance Meditations by Carla Stalling Walter Pdf

Achieve balance, connect to Spirit, and tap into the sacred power of dance with 365 daily movement meditations. Throughout human history, people all over the world have recognized dance as an age-old yet timeless connection to Spirit. In celebration, to mark moments of change, and in times of despair, dance has been used to seek the Divine, connect with the Earth, and call into being the sacred energy we each possess within ourselves. In Sacred Dance Meditations, Carla Walter, PhD, offers readers 365 dances--one for every day--rooted in traditions from around the globe. From Polynesia to Peru, each dance is different in origin and technique but connected in common purpose: as sacred conduits for hope, love, connection, community, and spirituality. Walter provides a theme each new day, drawn from mystical and spiritual principles that originate from pre-colonial religious traditions. Descriptions, video links, accessibility modifications, and invitations for deeper reflection allow the reader to engage their Spirit fully with the sacred power of dance, carrying it in their heart as they move throughout each day. Readers who want a more active style of meditative practice will discover powerful regenerative healing and a new way to awaken. Broken up day by day and month by month, Sacred Dance Meditations makes it simple and gratifying to practice each day's dance and fulfill its intended theme. Readers can begin at any "point of entry" section, and work their way throughout the year with a time commitment of just ten to twenty minutes a day. Importantly, each dance is designed to supplement any existing (or non-existent) religious or spiritual practice, allowing all to tap into the Divine through the spirit of dance.

Author : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Minnesota
ISBN : HARVARD:HWKSYV

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The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Pdf

Author : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : American poetry
ISBN : HARVARD:HWKT2D

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The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Pdf

Author : James David Audlin
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781105557002

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The Circle of Life by James David Audlin Pdf

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE presents traditional oral Native American sacred teachings from the Iroquois, Lakota, and other traditions. The author has been receiving these teachings from elders since his youth. The wisdom embraces cosmology, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, sociology, psychology, healing, dream interpretation, and more.Audlin calls himself neither a spiritual teacher nor an authority, but a conduit through which these oral traditions can be presented meaningfully to people in a modern world. He outlines universal principles common to many traditional peoples worldwide.The Red Road is available to all --regardless of religion or ethnicity -- willing to follow its paths. These paths, however, are often not easy and require deep personal and spiritual commitment. Audlin says in his introduction: "If this book serves any purpose, let it be to help us bring the Sacred Hoop of All the Nations back together again, so we and all that lives may stand as one in silent awe before that Great Mystery."

Author : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : American poetry
ISBN : BSB:BSB11665925

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Longfellow's poetical works by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Pdf

Author : Magda Fourie-Malherbe
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781928357223

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Postgraduate Supervision by Magda Fourie-Malherbe Pdf

The 24 chapters contained in this volume provide diverse but also congruent perspectives on future foci for research into postgraduate education and supervision in the knowledge society.The chapters move from deliberations on challenges for postgraduate supervision at macro level (such as the pressure to increase postgraduate output and the implications of increasinglymanagerialist institutions) to meso level matters (the form and function of postgraduate education in specific countries) to the micro (rich case studies of individual institutions, programmes and supervisors).

Author : Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00054127

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The Poetical Works of Longfellow by Longfellow Pdf

Author : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600070955

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Longfellow's poetical works. Author's complete copyr. ed by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Pdf

Author : Ralph Metzner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781594776281

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Sacred Mushroom of Visions: Teonanácatl by Ralph Metzner Pdf

Over 30 contributors share their expertise on the chemical, biological, cultural, psychological, and experiential dimensions of psilocybin mushrooms • Describes in vivid detail the consciousness-expanding experiences of psychoactive mushroom users • Provides firsthand accounts of the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project, including the Concord Prison and Good Friday studies Teonanácatl was the name given to the visionary mushrooms used in ancient Mesoamerican shamanic ceremonies, mushrooms that contain psilocybin, the psychoactive agent identified by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, the discoverer of LSD. The rediscovery of these visionary mushrooms by the Mazatec healer Maria Sabina and mycologist R. Gordon Wasson ignited a worldwide mushroom culture that inspired the consciousness revolution of the 1960s. This book describes in vivid detail the consciousness-expanding experiences of psychoactive mushroom users--from artists to psychologists--and the healing visionary inspiration they received. It provides firsthand accounts of studies performed in the controversial Harvard Psilocybin Project, including the Concord Prison study and the Good Friday study. It describes how the use of the psilocybe mushroom spread from the mountains of Mexico into North America, Asia, and Europe by seekers of consciousness-expanding experiences. It also details how psilocybin has been used since the 1960s in psychotherapy, prisoner rehabilitation, the enhancement of creativity, and the induction of mystical experiences and is being studied as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Author : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026320808

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The Poetical Works of W. H. Longfellow [sic]. Illustrated by F. Gilbert by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Pdf

Author : Peter J. A. Jones
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192581617

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Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century by Peter J. A. Jones Pdf

Towards the end of the twelfth century, powerful images of laughing kings and saints began to appear in texts circulating at the English royal court. At the same time, contemporaries began celebrating the wit, humour, and laughter of King Henry II (r.1154-89) and his martyred Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Thomas Becket (d.1170). Taking a broad genealogical approach, Laughter and Power in the Twelfth Century traces the emergence of this powerful laughter through an immersive study of medieval intellectual, literary, social, religious, and political debates. Focusing on a cultural renaissance in England, the study situates laughter at the heart of the defining transformations of the second half of the 1100s. With an expansive survey of theological and literary texts, bringing a range of unedited manuscript material to light in the process, Peter J. A. Jones exposes how twelfth-century writers came to connect laughter with spiritual transcendence and justice, and how this connection gave humour a unique political and spiritual power in both text and action. Ultimately, Jones argues that England's popular images of laughing kings and saints effectively reinstated a sublime charismatic authority, something truly rebellious at a moment in history when bureaucracy and codification were first coming to dominate European political life.

Author : Daniel H. Morrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Popular music
ISBN : UCR:31210009123389

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The Treasury of Song for the Home Circle by Daniel H. Morrison Pdf