Mark Siderits's The Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy explores three different systems of thought that arose from core claims of the Buddha. By detailing and critically examining key arguments made by the Buddha and developed by later Buddhist philosophers, Siderits investigates the Buddha's teachings as philosophy: a set of claims-in this case, claims about the nature of the world and our place in it-supported by rational argumentation and, here,...

The philosophies of the East are both complex and enlightening. Their views on human nature, society, and morality have shaped the world for thousands of years. Now, we get a chance to delve deep into the primary texts which are held close to the hearts of millions. In this bundle, you'll discover the Tao Te Ching, the world-renowned work first written in ancient China, along with the classic Siddhartha, a powerful and spiritually enlightening novel...

El mejor complemento de "El Libro de Urantia" ha llegado para resolver muchas dudas sobre el origen de nuestro universo... Gaia es el planeta en el que estamos condenados a padecer por pecados de otros seres superiores. En este segundo libro de la saga "El Libro de Gaia", podremos observar que tal vez la existencia de la raza humana puede ser un pecado, un terrible error; pero a pesar de todo la Fuente Universal tiene un destino guardado para nosotros. Somos...

This 1877 sequel to Malcolm begins where the first volume of the doublet left off, at Lossie House in Cullen's fictionalized Portlossie. Soon thereafter Malcolm travels to London to rescue Florimel from the harmful influences of duplicitous friends who do not have her best interests in mind. Kidnapping her out of London, Malcolm's and Florimel's return to the north coast of Scotland brings to a stirring climax the divergent threads of mystery and...

Translated by Dr. A. Wolf from the Dutch [version of the author's Tractatus de Deo et homine] and edited and with an introduction by Dagobert D. Runes. Spinoza is today considered the Philosopher of Modern Times, as Aristotle was the Philosopher of Antiquity. In spite of which, he remains the best known and least read of the great thinkers. The Book of God, one of his earliest works, came to light only a hundred years ago in two slightly varying Dutch...

While still editing the magazine Good Words for the Young, MacDonald wrote this second "boy's novel," unconnected with but written for a similar audience as Ranald Bannerman's story. Inventive young Willie Macmichael turns everything about him to creative uses, hungrily learning from the grown-ups around him, prompting MacDonald's subtitle, "The Working Genius." Though one of MacDonald's lesser-known titles, editor Michael Phillips comments, "MacDonald's...

The call to make the world a better place is inherent in the Christian belief and practice. But why have efforts to change the world by Christians so often failed or gone tragically awry? And how might Christians in the twenty-first century live in ways that have integrity with their traditions and are more truly transformative? In “To Change the World”, James Davison Hunter offers persuasive answers to these questions. Hunter begins with a penetrating...

The Nanima Series is a unique story journalling the inner evolution of a spiritual seeker within the context of her relationships and life. It is set in the equally unique environment of rural Australia and has many important messages about the value of the Earth around us and the earth within us. Both ensure our health and happiness. Geboor (Book 2 of Nanima Series): The spiritual path doesn't annihilate our happiness. It gives us the possibility...

Folge 23: Seltsame Vorkommnisse im Kloster von Santa Caterina: Ständig läuten die Kirchenglocken inmitten der Nacht. Ist dies der Geist der verstorbenen Schwester Raffaella? Eines Nachts wird Isabella von einem Schrei geweckt. Sie eilt nach draußen und findet eine Leiche vor dem Turm - allem Anschein nach heruntergefallen und in die Tiefe gestürzt! Isabella und Carabiniere Matteo machen sich auf die Suche nach dem Geheimnis des Glockenturms. Isabella...

Our favorite little angel is back with more giggles, more fun, and an important message for little girls-don't give up when things get hard. Gabby is a little guardian angel with a big job to do! Watching over Sophie is hard work, but Gabby knows that God wants her to stick to it. Gabby, God's Little Angel, flies to the rescue as Sophie attempts to help others but has a little trouble sticking with things. Sophie tries to be helpful by washing the...