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After thousands of years of pondering it, we still find death one of life's most perplexing mysteries. Many cultures view death as a window into the true meaning of life. These 24 lectures looking at this often feared subject are an uplifting, meaningful, and multidisciplinary exploration of life's only certainty.

We can't help but be inspired by great leaders. In the midst of our increasingly divided age, examining great moral leaders can help us understand the central qualities of moral leadership and discover lessons for our own lives and times. This book explores the lives of 14 great moral leaders of recent centuries. Incorporating skillful storytelling, short biographies, and analyses, the book presents these exemplary moral leaders as human beings who are flawed in some ways, gifted in others, but unforgettable all the same.

The religious experience is an extraordinarily powerful force that can define and shape the communities it creates. Over the course of 24 lectures, Professor Jones takes a vibrant first look at the discipline known as religious studies and shows how other fields-sociology, psychology, anthropology, and phenomenology-have tried to explain the complex relationship between individuals, cultures, and faith.

Like a doctor making rounds to support healing, Morning Rounds is about tending to the soul. Through the chanting of the Holy Names, we gradually quiet the mind, soften the pull of the ego, and reconnect with our deeper spiritual nature.Drawn from our weekly japa meditation gatherings at Upbuild, these reflections offer a few minutes of inspiration to support your meditation and begin your day with greater clarity, humility, and joy.In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna describes japa, the chanting of the Holy Names, as the highest form of sacrifice. This timeless practice has the power to transform ...

Hello, everyone! & welcome to my podcast!!!! 😋This has been a long time coming & I am very excited to step into this new chapter. Prior to launching this, after filming the first two episodes, I decided for a name change… it is now: “Where in the World is Mickey?” 🌎 I’m thrilled to share more about my life, adventures, and stories from all around the world… and there’s ONE common denominator of them all: JESUS!!!!! My mission: to know God and to make Him known! I hope you enjoy & thank you for joining me in this great life of advancing the Kingdom. Love you all!!! 💗

A sparklingly strange odyssey through the kaleidoscope of America's new spirituality: the cults, practices, high priests and prophets of our supposedly post-religion age. Fifty-five years have passed since the cover of Time magazine proclaimed the death of God and while participation in...

The world lost a courageous leader and a treasured friend with the passing of Vine Deloria Jr. He was, and is, one of the greatest spiritual thinkers of our time. Before his death, Deloria was reexamining native spirituality. His years of collecting native stories of the medicine men and exploring spirituality from different perspectives are brought together in this audiobook.

In this profound exploration, Schopenhauer delves into his central thesis that beneath the reality we perceive lies an insatiable Will, eternally striving for satisfaction. Each human observer interacts with the world through this intrinsic Will, often blinded by the distractions of life and the superficial differences that obscure its essence. To truly grasp the underlying reality—the Thing-In-Itself—one must look beyond the principium individuationis, which is caught in the relentless cycle of cause and effect defined by the Principle of Sufficient Reason. Art serves as a powerful medium...

Mysteries of the Ancient World examines some of the most bizarre, surprising and unexplained phenomena of the ancient world. Ranging from cold cases millennia in the making to the sudden, baffling disappearances of entire civilizations to the creation of mysterious monuments, it searches for the truth behind these remarkable stories. With a careful analysis of the various theories that have been used over the years to try and understand these curious occurrences, the author gets to the bottom of what really happened.

In HumanKind, you'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe tying that has had a ripple effect on thousands of lives, the six-year-old whose idea launched a global kindness movement, the band of seamstress grandmas who mend clothes for homeless people, and many other heroes. Brad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference through the simplest words and deeds, showing how each of us has the power to change someone's world as well as our own.

What if the key to a more connected and mindful life lies in ancient wisdom, we've overlooked? This audiobook explores the spiritual traditions of Indigenous Australians, with a focus on the practice of Dadirri—a deep form of listening and contemplation. It also examines parallels between Indigenous spirituality and other global wisdom traditions, such as Zen Buddhism, Vedic traditions, and Christian mysticism.

In this profound work, Schopenhauer explores the core notion that beneath our perceived reality lies an insatiable Will, eternally striving for satisfaction. Each human Subject interprets the Objects around them through the lens of this driving force, yet the complexities of life and individual differences often obscure our understanding of it. To truly grasp the essence of the Thing-In-Itself, we must look beyond the ‘principium individuationis’—a concept trapped within the cause-and-effect constraints of the Principle of Sufficient Reason. Art serves as a transformative medium, ...

Do scientists see conflict between science and faith? Which cultural factors shape the attitudes of scientists toward religion? Can scientists help show us a way to build collaboration between scientific and religious communities? To answer these questions and more, the authors of Secularity and Science: What Scientists Around the World Really Think About Religion completed the most comprehensive international study of scientists' attitudes toward religion ever undertaken, surveying more than 20,000 scientists and conducting in-depth interviews with over 600 of them.

Welcome to the World Philosophy and Religion Podcast. Sensemaking in a time between worlds. Responding to existential risk with a new story of CosmoErotic Humanism, with Dr. Marc Gafni. To join this podcast live every Sunday at 10 am Pacific Time go to https://who-we-must-become-3166d4.circle.so/join?invitation_token=05836b3e4b75428e61119022414f6b7cd69ef82d-83437f89-29a4-48d3-be3e-bf206571d39e !

Step back in time with World’s Famous Orations, Vol. V - Great Britain - III, where you’ll explore a captivating collection of powerful speeches curated by renowned orator William Jennings Bryan and scholar Francis Whiting Halsey in 1906. This volume focuses exclusively on British speakers, showcasing eloquence and persuasion from 1865 to 1906. Beginning with a compelling address on the Canadian Confederation and concluding with thought-provoking discussions on Liberalism, these speeches reflect the evolving landscape of British thought and society. Join us as we delve into the art of ...

In this enlightening exploration, Schopenhauer introduces the concept of will, a term that embodies humanitys deepest impulses—desire, striving, wanting, effort, and urging. His philosophy reveals that all of nature, including human existence, is driven by an unquenchable will to life, which paradoxically leads to our suffering. The relentless pursuit of more is the root of this pain. Schopenhauer also delves into the notion of representation (Vorstellung), referring to the mental images we form of objects perceived as separate from our minds. This includes our own bodies, which he termed ...

Host Dan Ehrman from Tyndale House Ministries invites you to join him for The Church Around the World podcast for important and impactful conversations with church and ministry leaders. They'll share stories about God at work, His people, and what's happening in faith and culture that's shaping the local and global church today. From your neighborhood to the ends of the earth, listen to these powerful and timely testimonies of blessings and challenges directly from the people that are helping build up the church around the world.

In his thought-provoking Lowell Lectures of 1914, Bertrand Russell presents Our Knowledge of the External World, where he delves into the intricate relationship between our sensory experiences and core physical concepts like space, time, and matter. Through rigorous logical analysis, Russell aims to shed light on the complexities that defined late nineteenth-century philosophy, particularly in mathematics, and aspires to instigate a similar clarity in the broader realm of philosophy. Join him in the early stages of this enlightening journey into the philosophy of physics. Summary by Landon D. ...

Dive into Myths of the New World, a fascinating exploration that delves into the symbolism and mythology of the Indigenous peoples of America. This treatise seeks to analyze and correlate the rich tapestry of American Indian mythology through a scientific lens. It’s important to note, however, that Brintons work was influenced by the scientific racism prevalent in his time. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

Published in 1882, Atlantis The Antediluvian World is a fascinating exploration by Minnesota populist politician Ignatius L. Donnelly, born in Philadelphia in 1831. Donnelly interprets Platos account of Atlantis as a largely factual narrative and seeks to prove that all known ancient civilizations trace their roots back to this enigmatic lost land. His groundbreaking theories have shaped many modern perceptions of Atlantis, including ideas of advanced civilizations, innovative technologies, the origins of present-day races and cultures, and epic battles between good and evil.