The Monastery

Author : Zakhar Prilepin
Publisher : Glagoslav Publications
Page : 1055 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781912894802

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The late 1920s... Convicted of murdering his father, Artiom Goriainov is serving a sentence of several years on the Solovki Archipelago. Artiom is a strong young man who survives all facets of the hell that is the Soviet camps: hunger, cold, betrayal, the death of friends, a failed escape attempt and a love affair. Unlike the many political prisoners at Solovki, he has no strong convictions. He is an everyman who, like the Virgil of Solovki, simply narrates what is happening in front of his eyes. His only motivation is to survive. Founded in the 15th century on an archipelago in the White Sea, from 1923 the monastery became a “camp of special designation,” the foundation stone of the Soviet GULAG system. The novel describes a period when Solovki was being converted from a re-education camp for “socially damaging elements” into what eventually became a mass labor camp. The notion of a Utopia for “forging new human beings,” complete with a library, athletic events, and research laboratories, eventually mutated into a hell of despotism and brutality. Published with the support of the Institute for Literary Translation, Russia

Author : Meir Shahar
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780824831103

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The Shaolin Monastery by Meir Shahar Pdf

This meticulously researched and eminently readable study considers the economic, political, and religious factors that led Shaolin monks to disregard the Buddhist prohibition against violence and instead create fighting techniques that by the 21st century have spread throughout the world.

Author : Berthe Jansen
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520297005

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The Monastery Rules by Berthe Jansen Pdf

At publication date, a free ebook version of this title will be available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. The Monastery Rules discusses the position of the monasteries in pre-1950s Tibetan Buddhist societies and how that position was informed by the far-reaching relationship of monastic Buddhism with Tibetan society, economy, law, and culture. Jansen focuses her study on monastic guidelines, or bca’ yig. The first study of its kind to examine the genre in detail, the book contains an exploration of its parallels in other Buddhist cultures, its connection to the Vinaya, and its value as socio-historical source-material. The guidelines are witness to certain socio-economic changes, while also containing rules that aim to change the monastery in order to preserve it. Jansen argues that the monastic institutions’ influence on society was maintained not merely due to prevailing power-relations, but also because of certain deep-rooted Buddhist beliefs.

Author : Christine Valters Paintner
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781932057218

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Earth, Our Original Monastery by Christine Valters Paintner Pdf

How can we meet God in our everyday lives? In Earth, Our Original Monastery, Christine Valters Paintner, bestselling author and online abbess for Abbey of the Arts, shares how living contemplatively with an appreciation for the natural world can make you more aware of the presence of God in every aspect of your life. She explores monks, mystics, and saints who have experienced the goodness of the Divine in nature and invites you to find solace and spiritual revelation in the wonder of God’s creation. The purpose of contemplative living, Christine Valters Paintner suggests, is to allow you to integrate the pieces of your life within yourself, in your community, and in the world around you. When you pay attention to each moment, you nurture your ability to see God’s actions in those moments. In Earth, Our Original Monastery, Paintner invites you to begin the journey of contemplative living by focusing on the image of the earth as your original monastery—the place where you learn your most fundamental prayers, participate in each day’s liturgy of praise, and experience the wisdom of the seasons. Paintner provides seven ways of seeing the earth in light of faith and pairs each one with a practical invitation to a practice. These include: the earth as original cathedral—where you first learn to worship and feel God’s presence around us, paired with the practice of stability the earth as original saints—plants and animals live their calling without trying to be something they’re not and inspire you to do the same, paired with the practice of gratitude the earth as original icon—nature can serve as a window to the holy in the same way that icons do, paired with the practice of lament As you explore what these connections between the earth and faith mean for how to see God in the world around you, you can also look at saints and mystics who experienced nature and the flow of the divine in similar ways.

Author : Ronald Rolheiser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 164060670X

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Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser Pdf

What is a monastery? A monastery is a place set apart--a place to learn the blessings of powerlessness, and that time is not ours but God's. Our home and our duties can, just like a monastery, teach us those things. The vocation of monastic men and women is to physically withdraw from the world. But the principle is equally valid for those of us who cannot go off to monasteries. Certain vocations offer the same kind of opportunity for contemplation, and provide a desert for reflection. In ten brief and powerful chapters, Fr. Ron explores how monastery life can apply to those who don't live in a cloister: * Monasticism and Family Life * The Domestic Monastery * Real Friendship * Lessons from the Monastic Cell * Ritual for Sustaining Prayer * Tensions within Spirituality * A Spirituality of Parenting * Spirituality and the Seasons of Our Lives * The Sacredness of Time * Life's Key Question

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1821
Category : Scotland
ISBN : BSB:BSB10748951

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The Monastery by Walter Scott Pdf

Author : Sir Walter Scott
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781513285399

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The Monastery by Sir Walter Scott Pdf

Set in the 16th century when Elizabeth I ruled England, and her cousin, Mary, ruled Scotland, The Monastery depicts the religious tension and restlessness that existed along Scotland’s border. While Elizabeth ruled with her Anglican beliefs, Mary was a Catholic, and with much of their culture intermixing, this sowed unrest. While this feud between the Catholic church and the Anglican heretical church rages on, two families, the Glendenning's and the Avanel’s, mourn the loss of their patriarch. The Avanel widow and her daughter, Mary, move to the Tower of Glendeareg, a property of the Kennaquhair monastery. After the death of the Avanel widow, a mysterious black book containing heretic hymns and writings is found with her possessions. Scandalized and angered by the difference in religious views, the monks confiscate the book. Yet, despite their adamance, the book mysteriously finds its way back to the Tower of Glendeareg. As a state of lawlessness and religious intolerance prevailed over the region, Sir Walter Scott depicts two families as they experience grief, rivalry, love, and supernatural encounters. With a mix of romance, conflicted theology, humor, and supernatural events, The Monastery by Sir Walter Scott is unique and fascinating. First published two hundred years ago in 1820, The Monastery is one of the many additions to Sir Walter Scott’s Waverly series, and though is among the lessen known of Scott’s novels, is praised for its evocative setting and relatable characters. Centered around a fictious representation of the famed Melrose Abbey, a convent destroyed by English troops in 1385, The Monastery provides a detailed and intimate representation of the turmoil the differences in religion caused, especially along the ill-policed border of Scotland. This edition of The Monastery by Sir Walter Scott now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Monastery crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and drama of Sir Walter Scott’s literature.

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387052954

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The Monastery by Walter Scott Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : Patrick Lally Michelson
Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780299312008

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Beyond the Monastery Walls by Patrick Lally Michelson Pdf

As the cultural and ideological foundations of imperial Russia were threatened by forces of modernity, an array of Orthodox churchmen, theologians, and lay thinkers turned to asceticism, hoping to ensure the coming Kingdom of God promised to the Russian nation.

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ONB:+Z173372702

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The Monastery. Copyright Ed by Walter Scott Pdf

Author : Peter Seewald
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781556439230

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Wisdom from the Monastery by Peter Seewald Pdf

For almost two millennia, Christian men and women have banded together to live in devotion to God and humanity. Recent studies have shown that, on average, men and women in Holy Orders are healthier and live longer than the rest of us. What timeless solutions to the things that ail us might we have dismissed in our rush into the modern age? Written by three very modern seekers who visited monastic communities to explore facets of the contemplative life, Wisdom from the Monastery reveals what these lay practitioners found so rewarding and deeply relevant to their lives today. Originally published in Germany as three separate volumes, the U.S. edition combines these major aspects of monastic practice: fasting, healing, and meditation. The book’s warm, engaging tone presents millennia-tested practices of contemplative Christianity free from Church dogma. One need not be Catholic, nor even Christian, to benefit from fasting, herbal and other natural remedies, and profound approaches to prayer, meditation, and silence. Readers learn what characterizes the best monastic communities and discover a sense of the retreat experience as spiritual adventure. Featuring over 100 photographs, daily exercises, personal anecdotes, and fascinating snippets on monastic experience through the ages, Wisdom from the Monastery introduces readers to a cast of remarkable monks and nuns who have chosen lives of renunciation and simplicity. Within these pages, monastic wisdom demonstrates its relevance across millennia and beyond monastery walls.

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000180810

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The Monastery. Illustrated edition by Walter Scott Pdf

Unlike the "Rob Roy", the new historical novel written by Walter Scott "The Monastery" was taken by critics and readers rather cool. Nevertheless, the writer managed to brightly describe the dark and deaf Scotland during the tragic times of military defeat and at the same time - spiritual renewal, with the dying old religion and the emerging new, full political anarchy within the country and with the Scotch-typical thirst for political freedom. Pretty illustrations by Elena Odarich provide you with new impressions from reading this legendary story.

Author : St. Frideswide's Monastery (Oxford, England)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005545327

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The Cartulary of the Monastery of St. Frideswide at Oxford by St. Frideswide's Monastery (Oxford, England) Pdf

Author : Walter Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1820
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ONB:+Z202666608

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The Monastery. A Romance. By the Author of "Waverley" by Walter Scott Pdf

Author : Robert Willis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Architecture
ISBN : OXFORD:591059227

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Architectural History of the Conventual Buildings of the Monastery of Christ Church in Canterbury by Robert Willis Pdf