Ritual Religion

Farbenfrohe Hindutempel, Ashrams und prächtige Moscheen, bärtige Sikhs, christliche Nonnen, buddhistische Mönche und asketische Sadhus – die Spiritualität Indiens bietet ein faszinierendes Kaleidoskop unterschiedlichster Traditionen. Die Weisheitsforscher und Bestsellerautoren Francesc Miralles und Héctor García vermitteln die Essenz dieser jahrtausendealten Lehren, die gerade uns westlichen Menschen wertvolle Inspiration und Orientierung bieten.

Le divinità del Paese di Dio attesta il ricordo di una cultura dimenticata e delle comunità che la circondano. Il Theyyam è una forma d'arte rituale dravidica del Kerala, in India, il Paese di Dio. Questo libro fornisce informazioni dettagliate sul Theyyam, bellissime immagini e centinaia di storie. Dedichiamo questo libro agli artisti che eseguono il Theyyam, veri e propri dei "del popolo, dal popolo, per il popolo.

Discover the hidden beauty in the Druid lifestyle and how it can bring peace and contentment to your life! Have you ever awakened, and you’re already tired just from thinking about your daily routine? Are you ready to learn how to improve your life? Do you want to make your time here have more meaning? Modern Druidry is not about dancing around Stonehenge in flowing white robes, chanting strange rituals. It’s about respecting nature and living life free of stress, strain, and worry. Now is the time to start living your life to your fullest potential.

Answering key questions on Hindu philosophy and associated Indian history in simple, lucid, engaging ways, and exploring the often curious customs and beliefs that are an intrinsic part of the Hindu faith, Devdutt Pattanaik's latest book is a treasure house of information on the complex tenets of Hinduism. For many a curious listener, Faith: 40 Insights into Hinduism will prove to be a delightful and eye-opening introduction to the intricacies of one of the world's most practiced religions.

One out of five people in the world is Muslim; only 18 percent of those, however, are Arab. Ernst moves away from a Middle Eastern bias, addressing the pluralistic nature of Muslim societies and thought. Framing his argument in terms of religious studies, Ernst describes how Protestant definitions of religion and anti-Muslim prejudice have affected views of Islam in Europe and America.

Since the Gulf War, many have asked the question, "Why do Middle Easterners think and act as they do?" Of the 900 million people who today follow the Islamic faith, all are profoundly affected by the teachings of Muhammad and by Muslim traditions that have developed over the past 1300 years.

His second compelling volume includes an introduction to the heart and its dynamics, as well as detailed examination of such concepts as freedom, altruism, wisdom, sainthood, intoxication and sobriety, wakefulness, and the universal man.

Food trucks announcing "halal" proliferate in many urban areas but how many non-Muslims know what this means, other than cheap lunch? In this audiobook, Febe Armanios and Bogac Ergene provide an accessible introduction to halal (permissible) food in the Islamic tradition. Historically, Muslims used food to define their identities in relation to co-believers and non-Muslims. Food taboos are rooted in the Quran and prophetic customs, as well as writings from various periods and geographical settings.

Rohini Ralby spent eight years as head of security, appointments secretary, and personal assistant to Swami Muktananda, and in their many hours alone together, this world-renowned guru taught her, one-on-one, the essence of spiritual practice. In Walking Home with Baba, an expert guide to spiritual practice, Rohini draws on that experience and her subsequent study and work as a spiritual director to convey, in clear and concise terms, what spiritual practice truly is.

Schon mal eine Gin-Tonic-Liturgie gefeiert oder einen Bike-Segen erhalten? Dann wird es Zeit! Obwohl es einen großen Hunger nach Gebeten und Ritualen für bestimmte Tageszeiten, Feiertage und andere besondere Anlässe gibt, erreichen die alten Liturgien junge Leute oft nicht mehr. Steve Kennedy Henkel hat während des ersten Lockdowns neue Formen von Liturgie entwickelt und alten Inhalten neue Worte geschenkt. Gedacht waren die Texte ursprünglich für ihn selbst, um dem 'neuen Alltag' mehr Routine zu geben.

Представляем вашему вниманию аудиоверсию избранных трудов Алексея Афанасьевича Дмитриевского "Праздники Святой Земли". Это яркие и вдохновенные очерки о богослужениях в двунадесятые праздники на Святой Земле, написанные Алексеем Афанасьевичем по личным воспоминаниям и впечатлениям.

In Yogini’s Dilemma, certified yoga therapist and founder of the Yoga Mandala School Nicole Grant lays out the classical eight-faceted path and wisdom of yoga so that aspiring yoga teachers can better decide whether teaching yoga is for them. By mapping the relationship between body, mind, spirit, and culture, they will discover the tools needed to take the next steps with confidence and curiosity. Nicole draws from over two decades of dedicated yoga practice in the lineage of Sri T. Krishnamacharya to teach aspiring yoga teachers.

This comprehensive study explores Sufism as a form of self-purification, offering a deeper understanding of the sacred acts and a greater knowledge and love of the divine. The first volume of the series presents such Sufi concepts as repentance, reflection, self-criticism, asceticism, piety, abstinence, self-supervision, and sincerity.

Let us seize the opportunity to gain a span of life compared to which our worldly life is not worth mentioning. Let us start now, for when death knocks at our door, regret will avail us of nothing. At that time, how great will be the loss of those who turned away from their Provider!

Much of what passes as Reformed among our churches is not. As a class of churches that profess allegiance to Reformed theology, practice, and piety, we have drifted from our moorings. This book is written to facilitate change, specifically reformation according to God's Word as summarized in the Reformed confessions.

Latino Muslims: Our Journeys to Islam is a collection of stories about people’s personal journeys to the truth. It is about their struggles, discoveries, and revelations during this journey, and about finally finding their peace within Islam.

Although millions of westerners practice yoga simply for its health benefits, this multifaceted discipline has far more to offer. In The Jewel of Abundance, author Ellen Grace O’Brian reveals an overlooked aspect of yoga: its powerful techniques for attaining prosperity. Drawing upon the ancient Vedic tradition of Kriya Yoga (the yoga of practice), she shows us how spirituality and earthly success can complement each other, leading to realization of the higher self.

Sahar Amer's evenhanded approach is anchored in sharp cultural insight and rich historical context. Addressing the significance of veiling in the religious, cultural, political, and social lives of Muslims, past and present, she examines the complex roles the practice has played in history, religion, conservative and progressive perspectives, politics and regionalism, society and economics, feminism, fashion, and art.

يشرح كتاب "شباب حول الرسول" للكاتب محمد عبد الله بعض مناقب الصحابة وجميل شمائلهم التي جمعت طيب الأقوال وصالح الأعمال، ليقتدي بها الأبرار. يبدأ الكاتب في الحديث عن الصحابة في القرآن الكريم، حيث يستشهد بآيات قرآنية تحكي عن قدر الصحابة الذي رفعه الله درجةً نالوا فيها الرضى منه، كما وصفهم الله في آياته بالشدة على الكفار وبالرحمة فيما بينهم.

Hinduism originated in India, the land of diverse ethnicity and culture, and is the oldest known religion in the world, with its history reportedly dating back as far as 6500 BCE. Amidst the diversity, Hindus try to promote peace and universality of shared beliefs. Diversity and communal unity, irrespective of faith, also apply to their religious practices. Outlined in this insightful audiobook are the common beliefs, rituals, holidays, and the overarching concepts of the Hindu religion.