Punk Monk

Author : Pete Greig,Andy Freeman
Publisher : Gospel Light Publications
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830743685

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Punk Monk by Pete Greig,Andy Freeman Pdf

Fleeing the compromises of the 4th century church, the Desert Fathers founded monasticism. In reaction to a Christianity they scarcely recognized, these radicals fled to the Egyptian desert to model a different, radical style of discipleship, filled with sacrifice and continual prayer. Who are the new monks, the new punks, the new revolutionaries? The answer lies in an upsurge of 24-7 monastic communities around the world. Punk Monk combines a narrative journey through the beginnings of 24-7 Prayer Boiler Rooms with a discussion on the roots of monasticism, particularly its ethos and values, and how it can be applied in the third millennium. Drawing influences from the Franciscans, the Celts and the Moravians, the book highlights the counter-cultural and revolutionary force of monasticism and asks whether it is time for a new monastic movement. It also takes punk as a contemporary expression of monastic spirit and asks whether a “silent revolution” is coming.

Author : Melvyn C. Goldstein,Matthew T. Kapstein
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520920057

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Buddhism in Contemporary Tibet by Melvyn C. Goldstein,Matthew T. Kapstein Pdf

Following the upheavals of the Cultural Revolution, the People's Republic of China gradually permitted the renewal of religious activity. Tibetans, whose traditional religious and cultural institutions had been decimated during the preceding two decades, took advantage of the decisions of 1978 to begin a Buddhist renewal that is one of the most extensive and dramatic examples of religious revitalization in contemporary China. The nature of that revival is the focus of this book. Four leading specialists in Tibetan anthropology and religion conducted case studies in the Tibet autonomous region and among the Tibetans of Sichuan and Qinghai provinces. There they observed the revival of the Buddhist heritage in monastic communities and among laypersons at popular pilgrimages and festivals. Demonstrating how that revival must contend with tensions between the Chinese state and aspirations for greater Tibetan autonomy, the authors discuss ways that Tibetan Buddhists are restructuring their religion through a complex process of social, political, and economic adaptation. Buddhism has long been the main source of Tibetans' pride in their culture and country. These essays reveal the vibrancy of that ancient religion in contemporary Tibet and also the problems that religion and Tibetan culture in general are facing in a radically altered world.

Author : W. David Buschart,Kent Eilers
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830898169

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Theology as Retrieval by W. David Buschart,Kent Eilers Pdf

"Tradition is the living faith of the dead." —Jaroslav Pelikan The movement to retrieve the Christian past is a mode of theological discernment, a cultivated habit of thought. It views the doctrines, practices and resonant realities of the Christian tradition as deep wells for a thirsty age. This movement across the church looks back in order to move forward. David Buschart and Kent Eilers survey this varied movement and identify six areas where the impulse and practice of retrieval has been notably fruitful and suggestive: the interpretation of Scripture, the articulation of theology, the practices of worship, the disciplines of spirituality, the modes of mission and the participatory ontology of Radical Orthodoxy. In each area they offer a wide-angle view before taking a close look at representative examples in order to give finer texture to the discussion. More than a survey and mapping of the terrain, Theology as Retrieval inspires reflection, practice and hope.

Author : Shozan Jack Haubner
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834829053

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Zen Confidential by Shozan Jack Haubner Pdf

A screenwriter and stand-up comic’s hilarious and profound account of his journey into Zen monkhood—featuring a foreword by Leonard Cohen Shozan Jack Haubner is the David Sedaris of Zen Buddhism: a brilliant humorist and analyst of human foibles, whose hilarity is informed by the profound insights that have dawned on him—as he's stumbled and fallen into spirituall practice. Raised in a truly strange family of Mel-Gibson-esque Catholic extremists, he went on to study philosophy (becoming very un-Catholic in the process) and to pursue a career as a screenwriter and stand-up comic in the clubs of L.A. How he went from life in the fast lane to life on the stationary meditation cushion is the subject of this laugh-out-loud funny account of his experiences. Whether he’s dealing with the pranks of a juvenile delinquent assistant in the monastery kitchen or experiencing profound compassion in the presence of his spiritual teacher, Haubner’s voice is one you'll be compelled to listen to. Not only because it’s highly entertaining, but because of its remarkable insight into the human condition.

Author : Anthony Reynolds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0993303617

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Japan by Anthony Reynolds Pdf

Author : Alina Simone
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1429968559

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You Must Go and Win by Alina Simone Pdf

In the wickedly bittersweet and hilarious You Must Go and Win, the Ukrainian-born musician Alina Simone traces her bizarre journey through the indie rock world, from disastrous Craigslist auditions with sketchy producers to catching fleas in a Williamsburg sublet. But Simone offers more than down-and-out tales of her time as a struggling musician: she has a rapier wit, slashing and burning her way through the absurdities of life, while offering surprising and poignant insights into the burdens of family expectations and the nature of ambition, the temptations of religion and the lure of a mythical Russian home. Wavering between embracing and fleeing her outsized and nebulous dreams of stardom, Simone confronts her Russian past when she falls in love with the music of Yanka Dyagileva, a Soviet singer who tragically died young; hits the road with her childhood friend who is dead set on becoming an "icon"; and battles male strippers in Siberia. Hailed as "the perfect storm of creative talent" (USA Today, Pop Candy), Simone is poised to win over readers of David Rakoff and Sarah Vowell with her irresistibly funny and charming literary debut.

Author : Matteo Torcinovich,Sebastiano Girardi
Publisher : Mitchell Beazley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 1784721492

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Outside the Lines by Matteo Torcinovich,Sebastiano Girardi Pdf

Everyone recognises the iconic photo from the cover of the Ramones' self-titled album of 1976. But how many have seen the image, taken with the same roll of film, of Dee Dee excitedly chasing his bandmates out of shot with a stick? This compilation of stunning images from punk and new wave's most iconic albums uncovers these lost photographs, along with the stories behind them. With hundreds of photographs, accompanied by anecdotes, interviews and first-hand accounts from the photographers themselves, this book gives access to rare behind-the-scenes stories about how shoots took place and the creative processes behind them.

Author : Douglas Milewski
Publisher : Elemental Pea
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Heavenly Havoc by Douglas Milewski Pdf

It’s five teenage girls, four giant robots, three pooka, two army companies, and one airship against the whole of the Oversky. You’ve got to be kidding. Whose plan was this? Lennia! In good news, Lekodias has been defeated. In bad news, she’s now Empress of the Oversky, with powerful generals at her command. The fate of both worlds comes down to this, one last epic battle that will shake the heavens themselves.

Author : Becky Chambers
Publisher : Tordotcom
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250236227

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A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Pdf

Winner of the Hugo Award! In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, bestselling Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk and Robot series, gives us hope for the future. It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered. But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They're going to need to ask it a lot. Becky Chambers's new series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Dave Thompson
Publisher : Cherry Red Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 1901447464

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No. 1 Songs in Heaven by Dave Thompson Pdf

Since the moment they emerged into the mainstream in 1974, armed with the hit "This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us," the band Sparksbrothers Ron and Russell Maelhas endeared themselves to successive generations of fans, not only with their wry humor and quirkiness, but also with a lyrical and musical inventiveness that sees them listed among the most influential acts ever. Exclusive interviews and insights trace the group from its earliest strivings in California up tothe present, while author Dave Thompson's unique eye for period detail and context reveals just how intelligently Sparks has predicted the course of popular music over the past quarter century. Afull worldwide discography, including albums, singles, and audio-visual material, make it a must for Sparks fans everywhere."

Author : Richard Houghton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 1739582772

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Simple Minds by Richard Houghton Pdf

Heart of the Crowd is an official oral history of Simple Minds, mixing over 800 fan anecdotes with those of band members and other collaborators and with an introduction written by Jim Kerr. The book also features never before seen photographs, collectable memorabilia and fans pictures capturing their live performances. Simple Minds have been musical pioneers for 40 glittering years selling over 60 million records. Catching the mood of the post-punk era, when the angry sounds of 1977 were splintering into a thousand different shapes, they emerged with a style rooted in the art-rock of David Bowie and the electronic dance of Donna Summer. They went on to become one of the great bands of their generation, deploying rousing choruses and booming atmospherics to provide a soundtrack that has endured. They topped the American chart with Don't You (Forget About Me) and followed suit in the UK with Belfast Child. Three of their 20 studio albums reached number one in the UK, they starred at Live Aid and they played three momentous London shows in honour of Nelson Mandela.

Author : Phil Nicks
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9786169033622

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Tricksters and Punks of Asia by Phil Nicks Pdf

This non-fiction guide covers the myriad scams, tricks and money business that Asia is famous for, as well as a philosphical foray into the world of punk and outsidership.

Author : Eilon Paz
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781607748700

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Dust & Grooves by Eilon Paz Pdf

A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

Author : Richard Houghton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1916115624

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OMD - Pretending to See the Future by Richard Houghton Pdf

This softback edition has a bonus extras section which contains an additional 100 stories from OMD fans.

Author : Douglas Milewski
Publisher : Elemental Pea
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Regal Ruckus by Douglas Milewski Pdf

Effarna was only supposed to be in charge for a little while. You know the drill, help lost kids and answer questions. How hard could that be? There wasn’t any mention of “invasion” in the job description. Nor was there any mention of recruiting a squad of new friends, traveling the world together, acquiring new powers, delving into dungeons, fixing the Great Crystals, and battling insane bosses. Whose idea of fun was this? To win, all her party needs is a boat load of ambition and a good plan. Fortunately, they’ve got ambition. The plan? That’s going to need a little work. Anybody got a plan?