Ten Gates

Author : Zen Master Seung Sahn
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590304174

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Ten Gates by Zen Master Seung Sahn Pdf

Zen is famous for koans (called kong-ans in Korean, and in this book), those bizarre and seemingly unanswerable questions Zen masters pose to their students to check their realization (such as “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”). Fear of koans keeps some people from ever giving Zen practice a try. But here, through the experience of seeing a modern Zen master work with his students, you can see what koan training is really like: It’s a skillful, lively practice for attaining wisdom. This book presents the system of ten koans that Zen Master Seung Sahn came to call the “Ten Gates.” These koans represent the basic types one will encounter in any course of study. Each of the ten gates, or koans, is illuminated by actual interchanges between Zen Master Seung Sahn and his students that show what the practice is all about: it is above all a process of coming to trust one’s own wisdom, and of manifesting that wisdom in every koan-like situation life presents us with. For more information on the author, Zen Master Seung Sahn, visit his website at www.kwanumzen.com.

Author : Brother Phap Hai
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781941529003

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Nothing To It by Brother Phap Hai Pdf

In Nothing To It, Brother Phap Hai brings his characteristic warmth and humor to explore the many different gates to transformation offered by Buddhism. A gate is a teaching, practice, or way of looking at things. Each gate is an invitation to consider a new frame of reference through which we can consider our situation, an opportunity to look at things differently. Readers who enjoyed Bhante Gunaratana's Mindfulness in Plain English will delight in this new explanation from the Australian-born senior monk of Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California. There are fifty-eight gates explored in Nothing To It, arranged in ten traditional groups, with one chapter exploring each gate. Based on a series of talks given by Phap Hai in 2013, the book is designed to be equally valuable when read through at leisure or used as the text for a ten week self-guided course. Each chapter includes questions for reflection, additional reading suggestions on the topic, and writing exercises. The gates can be explored in order or investigated at random. Phap Hai’s charming blend of ancient wisdom, Dharma scholarship, and contemporary applications will offer all who read Nothing To It a new way of seeing the extraordinary opportunities for transformation in everyday life.

Author : Hans Rosling,Anna Rosling Rönnlund,Ola Rosling
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781250123817

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Factfulness by Hans Rosling,Anna Rosling Rönnlund,Ola Rosling Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “One of the most important books I’ve ever read—an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” – Bill Gates “Hans Rosling tells the story of ‘the secret silent miracle of human progress’ as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret and silent and teaches readers how to see it clearly.” —Melinda Gates "Factfulness by Hans Rosling, an outstanding international public health expert, is a hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases." - Former U.S. President Barack Obama Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends—what percentage of the world’s population live in poverty; why the world’s population is increasing; how many girls finish school—we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective—from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse). Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases. It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most. Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future. --- “This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance...Previously I armed myself with huge data sets, eye-opening software, an energetic learning style and a Swedish bayonet for sword-swallowing. It wasn’t enough. But I hope this book will be.” Hans Rosling, February 2017.

Author : Gary M. Radke
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300126150

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The Gates of Paradise by Gary M. Radke Pdf

A rich account of the giant bronze doors created by Florentine sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti--so exquisite that Michelangelo proclaimed them suitable to serve as the Gates of Paradise.

Author : Bill Gates,Nathan Myhrvold,Peter Rinearson
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015027491177

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The Road Ahead by Bill Gates,Nathan Myhrvold,Peter Rinearson Pdf

In this clear-eyed, candid, and ultimately reassuring

Author : Seung Sahn
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1997-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834823713

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The Compass of Zen by Seung Sahn Pdf

The Compass of Zen is a simple, exhaustive—and often hilarious—presentation of the essence of Zen by a modern Zen Master of considerable renown. In his many years of teaching throughout the world, the Korean-born Zen Master Seung Sahn has become known for his ability to cut to the heart of Buddhist teaching in a way that is strikingly clear, yet free of esoteric and academic language. In this book, based largely on his talks, he presents the basic teachings of Buddhism and Zen in a way that is wonderfully accessible for beginners—yet so rich with stories, insights, and personal experiences that long-time meditation students will also find it a source of inspiration and a resource for study.

Author : Prasun Barua
Publisher : Prasun Barua
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Digital Elecronics Basics - Logic Gates by Prasun Barua Pdf

Welcome to Digital Electronics Basics - Logic Gates! This is a nonfiction science book which contains various topics on logic gates of digital electronics. A logic gate is a device that serves as a foundation for digital circuits. They carry out fundamental logical functions in digital circuits. Most electronic devices we use today contain logic gates of Some kind. Logic gates, for example, can be found in technology such as smartphones, tablets, and memory devices. Logic gates in a circuit make judgments depending on a mix of digital signals from their inputs. The majority of logic gates have two inputs and one output. Boolean algebra is the foundation of logic gates. Every terminal is in one of two binary states at any one time: false or true. True represents 1 and false represents 0. The binary output will vary depending on the type of logic gate being utilized and the mix of inputs. A logic gate can be compared to a light switch, with the output being 0 in one position and 1 in the other. Integrated circuits typically employ logic gates (IC). This book contains various topics such as Digital Logic Gates, Logic AND Gates, Logic OR Gate, Logic NOT Gate, Logic NAND Gate, Logic NOR Gate, Exclusive-OR Gate, Exclusive-NOR Gate, Exclusive-OR Gate, Digital Logic Gates in A Brief, Pull-Up Resistors and Universal Logic Gates. This is the first edition of the book. Thanks for reading the book.

Author : Chris Oyakhilome
Publisher : Christ Embassy International
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789783562257

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Gates of Zion by Chris Oyakhilome Pdf

Author : Andy Puddicombe
Publisher : Hodder Paperbacks
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1444722204

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Get Some Headspace by Andy Puddicombe Pdf

'If you're thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction....I'm grateful to Andy for helping me on this journey.' BILL GATES 'It's kind of genius' EMMA WATSON Feeling stressed about Christmas/Brexit/everthing? Try this... Demystifying meditation for the modern world: an accessible and practical route to improved health, happiness and well being, in as little as 10 minutes. Andy Puddicombe, founder of the celebrated Headspace, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes out of their day to sit in the now. Here he shares his simple to learn, but highly effective techniques of meditation. * Rest an anxious, busy mind * Find greater ease when faced with difficult emotions, thoughts, circumstances * Improve focus and concentration * Sleep better * Achieve new levels of calm and fulfilment. The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well documented and here Andy brings this ancient practice into the modern world, tailor made for the most time starved among us. First published as Get Some Headspace, this reissue shows you how just 10 minutes of mediation per day can bring about life changing results.

Author : Mark Horn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620559314

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Tarot and the Gates of Light by Mark Horn Pdf

An innovative, spiritual workbook that integrates the Tarot and the Kabbalistic tradition of Counting the Omer • Explores the origins and meaning of the 49-day Kabbalistic meditative practice of Counting the Omer and how it can lead to spiritual revelation, personal insight, and connection with the Divine • Reveals the correspondence of the Tarot’s minor arcana with the Sephirot of the Tree of Life and explains how both relate to the Omer meditation • Provides a daily practice workbook that explores the related Sephirot and Tarot cards for each day, examines their Kabbalistic and spiritual meanings, and provides questions for daily reflection and meditation guidance The 49-day mystical practice known as Counting the Omer is an ancient Jewish ritual observed between the holidays of Passover and Shavuot (also known as Pentecost). As practiced by Kabbalists, it is designed to cleanse and purify the soul in preparation for spiritual revelation and a personal connection with God. The ritual creates a spiritual inner journey that follows the path of the ancient Israelites from the moment of their physical freedom from slavery in Egypt to the establishment of their spiritual freedom forty-nine days later when they arrived at Mt. Sinai. Adeptly integrating this mystical practice with the transformative symbolism of the Tarot, Mark Horn uses the ritual of Counting the Omer as a template for a guided meditative practice that gives readers insight into their personal life journey and help in overcoming the issues that hinder their growth and spiritual awakening. Examining the correspondence of the Tarot’s minor arcana with the Sephirot of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, he shows how using the cards in connection with Counting the Omer can unlock the gates to a deep experience of the sacred. In the detailed daily practice workbook section, Horn provides day-by-day descriptions of the 49-day meditative practice of Counting the Omer. He divides the journey into seven week-long segments, which in turn are broken down into seven daily practices. For each day, he explains the related Sephirot and Tarot cards and their Kabbalistic and spiritual meanings, providing the reader with questions for daily reflection, guidance for meditation, and insight from traditional Jewish texts as well as teachings from Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim traditions. Unveiling the relationship between Tarot and the Kabbalah, Horn shows readers how uniting these two practices can open them to a deeper experience of the Divine.

Author : Michael Kientz
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602664531

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Build Your Walls! Guard Your Gates! by Michael Kientz Pdf

Kientz unlocks the book of Nehemiah to show how the story has much to teach about courage, leadership, faithfulness to Gods call, sexual purity, and more. (Christian)

Author : Seung Sahn
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570624322

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Only Don't Know by Seung Sahn Pdf

Here is the inimitable Zen Master Seung Sahn up close and personal—in selections from the correspondence that was one of his primary modes of teaching. Seung Sahn received hundreds of letters per month, each of which he answered personally, and some of the best of which are included here. His frank and funny style, familiar to readers of Dropping Ashes on the Buddha, is seen here in a most intimate form. The beloved Zen master not only answers questions on Zen teaching and practice, but applies an enlightened approach to problems with work, relationships, suffering, and the teacher-student relationship.

Author : Steven Erikson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 964 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409083139

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Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson Pdf

The thrilling novel of war, intrigue and dark, uncontrollable magic that confirmed Steven Erikson as a new master of epic fantasy. The second book in 'arguably the best fantasy series ever written' FANTASY BOOK REVIEW The Malazan Empire teeters on the brink of anarchy. In Seven Cities - in the Holy Desert Raraku - a seer named Sha'ik gathers an army around her in preparation for a long-prophesied uprising. Unprecedented in its size and savagery, it will prove to be a maelstrom of fanaticism and bloodlust that will shape destinies and give birth to legends . . . In the Otataral mines, a young woman dreams of revenge against the sister who sentenced her to a life of slavery. Escape leads her to Raraku, where her soul will be reborn and her future made clear. And the now-outlawed Bridgeburners, Fiddler and the assassin Kalam, had vowed to return the once god-possessed Apsalar to her homeland, and to confront and kill the Empress Laseen, but events will overtake them too. Meanwhile, Coltaine, charismatic commander of the Malaz 7th Army, will lead his battered, war-weary troops in a last, valiant battle to save the lives of thirty thousand refugees. Together they will secure an illustrious place in the Empire's chequered history. And into this blighted land come two ancient wanderers, Mappo and his half-Jaghut companion Icarium, bearers of a devastating secret that threatens to break free of its chains... Set in a brilliantly-realized world ravaged by anarchy and dark, uncontrollable magic, Deadhouse Gates is the thrilling, brutal second chapter in the Malazan Book of the Fallen.

Author : Philip E. Kovacs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136853012

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The Gates Foundation and the Future of US “Public” Schools by Philip E. Kovacs Pdf

There has been much public praise for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s efforts to reform public education. However, few scholars have engaged substantively and critically with the organization’s work. While the Gates Foundation is the single largest supporter by far of "choice" initiatives particularly with regard to charter school formation, it is pushing public school privatization through a wide array of initiatives and in conjunction with a number of other foundations. What are the implications for a public system as control over educational policy and priority is concentrated under one of the richest people on the planet in ways that foster de-unionization and teacher de-skilling while homogenizing school models and curriculum? The Gates Foundation and the Future of US "Public" Schools addresses this crucial, unanswered question while investigating the relationships between the Gates Foundation and other think tanks, government, and corporate institutions.

Author : Alessandro Guetta,Masha Itzhaki
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004169319

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Studies in Medieval Jewish Poetry by Alessandro Guetta,Masha Itzhaki Pdf

Analysing well-known Hebrew medieval poets from a new, refreshing standpoint and focusing on less known authors and periods, this book shows the maturity of the research in this field. Written in English (and French) the articles make the Hebrew texts more easily available to scholars of comparative literature.