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The Tao Te Ching, a 6th century B.C. Chinese masterpiece, is one of the world's most revered sources of spiritual wisdom. This authoritative translation by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English captures the essence of Lao Tsu's language, bringing the Tao Te Ching's powerful message to a whole new generation of students.

The Buddhist saint Nāgārjuna, who lived in South India in approximately the second century CE, is undoubtedly the most important, influential, and widely studied Mahāyāna Buddhist philosopher. His greatest philosophical work, the Mūlamadhyamikakārikā - read and studied by philosophers in all major Buddhist schools of Tibet, China, Japan, and Korea - is one of the most influential works in the history of Indian philosophy. Now, in The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way, Jay L. Garfield provides a clear translation of Nāgārjuna's seminal work.

In Vibrant Matter, the political theorist Jane Bennett, renowned for her work on nature, ethics, and affect, shifts her focus from the human experience of things to things themselves. Bennett argues that political theory needs to do a better job of recognizing the active participation of nonhuman forces in events.

A 6th century Chinese masterpiece, Tao Te Ching (The Way of Virtue) is one of the world's most revered sources of spiritual wisdom—illustrating important lessons that have resonated with its students for centuries. This authoritative translation by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English captures the essence of Lao Tsu's language, bringing the Tao Te Ching's powerful message to entire new generations. This edition is read by renowned philosopher and author Dr. Jacob Needleman, who also provides illuminating commentary on the text.

Exciting new developments in brain science are continuing the debates on these issues, and the field has now expanded to include biologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and philosophers. This controversial book clarifies the potentially confusing arguments, and the major theories, while also outlining the amazing pace of discoveries in neuroscience. Covering areas such as the construction of self in the brain, mechanisms of attention, the neural correlates of consciousness, and the physiology of altered states of consciousness, Susan Blackmore highlights our latest findings.

Jane Austen es una de las autoras británicas más leídas. Su realismo e ironía mordaz hacen una lectura muy animada, y la calidad de sus tramas le han ganado un lugar de alto rango en los corazones de los estudiosos. Sus grandes historias han sido adaptadas en las últimas décadas, por su conmovedora modernidad y el realismo de sus reflexiones sobre la actitud de las mujeres en cuanto al matrimonio y la posición social. Orgullo y Prejuicio ha sido llamado el segundo libro más querido de toda la producción británica; Sentido y Sensibilidad, Mansfield Park y Emma son también obras seminales que han inspirado a innumerables lectores.

This podcast brings together pro-life leaders and individuals of all stripes to have meaningful conversations about the issue of life. How do we tackle the massive injustice of abortion while keeping the abortion-minded woman at the forefront of our considerations? How do we hold heartbreak, anger, and compassion close to our hearts to minister to everyone impacted by abortion? How do we work with others with whom we differ ideologically on every other issue except the issue of abortion to promote a culture of life? These are just some of the questions we wrestle with on our Dear Jane podcast....

I take you on a soulful journey to explore and embrace the bigger picture surrounding life on earth, and what follows. I am curious and will connect you with death and dying experts that dive deeper into our beliefs about the next chapter. For me, death is dinner conversation.

The best-known pioneers are selling different visions of the future: while Elon Musk and SpaceX seek to establish a human presence on Mars, Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin work toward moving millions of earthlings into rotating near-Earth habitats. Despite these distinctions, these two billionaires share a core utopian project: the salvation of humanity through the exploitation of space. In Astrotopia, Mary-Jane Rubenstein pulls back the curtain on the not-so-new myths these space barons are peddling, like growth without limit, energy without guilt, and salvation in a brand-new world.

Jane Austen é uma das autoras britânicas mais lidas. O seu realismo e ironia mordaz fazem dela uma leitura muito viva, e a qualidade das suas parcelas valeram-lhe um lugar de destaque no coração dos estudiosos. As suas maiores histórias desencadearam uma onda de adaptações nas últimas décadas, devido à sua modernidade tocante e ao realismo das suas reflexões sobre a atitude das mulheres em relação ao casamento e à posição social.

I take you on a soulful journey to explore and embrace the bigger picture surrounding life on earth, and what follows. I am curious and will connect you with death and dying experts that dive deeper into our beliefs about the next chapter. For me, death is dinner conversation.

Jane Austen är en av de mest lästa brittiska författare. Dess realism och bitande ironi göra för en mycket livlig läsning, och kvaliteten på sina tomter har tjänat henne en hög ranking plats i hjärtat hos de lärda. Hennes största berättelser lyste en våg av förändringar under de senaste decennierna på grund av sin känsla av modernitet och realism i sina reflektioner om kvinnors ställning på äktenskap och social status.

The Disciplined Life is a podcast for dreamers who are done waiting and ready to start doing. Hosted by a full-time nurse, mom, and long-time student of Jim Rohn’s teachings, this show dives into the real, often messy, but deeply fulfilling journey of self-discipline and personal growth.Through honest stories, practical routines, and faith-driven mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to:✅ Build habits that actually stick✅ Push forward even when motivation disappears✅ Master your mornings, manage your time, and grow from the inside out✅ Become the version of yourself you know you’re ...

Welcome to Waking Up One™ Here, we explore the sacred thread that links us all — what Alan Watts called the "One-Suchness" of all things. Through our upcoming podcast and online experiences, we support spiritual growth and personal transformation grounded in unity, curiosity, and love. This is an invitation to those seeking not just answers, but each other. A call to deepen, to question, to remember. We focus on what unites us — not what divides us — as we learn, grow, and wake up… together.

Acts of the Apostles tells the story of a disparate group of men who, against the odds, came to spearhead an international movement. Jane Williams examines the central messages of Acts and how and why they matter to us. The How to Believe series of books explores the teachings, philosophies, and beliefs of major thinkers and religious texts. In a short, easy-to-access format, leading writers present new understandings of these perennially important ideas.

In today’s fast-paced world, achieving lasting productivity is more than just crossing items off a to-do list—it’s about setting the right mindset. How to Set Your Mind to Be Productive is a weekly podcast designed to help you unlock your potential, stay focused, and reach your goals without burning out. Each episode offers practical tips, real-life examples, and proven strategies used by top entrepreneurs, athletes, and thought leaders.From building effective routines and habit stacking to overcoming distractions and balancing rest, this podcast will guide you through actionable steps ...

Welcome to Aquarian Music Witch: The Podcast!Jane Bonis—also known on social media as the Aquarian Music Witch (AMW)—is a Philly-based musician, witch, and philosopher on a journey through the realms of spirituality, music, politics, and beyond. In each episode, Jane invites you into their world, where the mystical meets the melodic. Whether diving into personal musings or engaging conversations with captivating guests, this podcast serves as a sanctuary for curious minds and free spirits.Episodes Explore:Spirituality: We talk awakening, divination, alchemy, magic, and energy… and ...

The Art of Intuition™ Podcast is about the practical aspects of Intuition and how it guides you towards your very best life. You will get tips and tricks about why connecting with your intuition is so important. Plus how you can strengthen that bond in practical, everyday ways. There will be resources for you, such as meditations, intuitive readings, and flower readings. Plus you will be hearing from other spiritual professionals about how their intuition guided them to where they are now. The host Susan Jane, the Intuitist, is a published author, inspirational speaker, Intuitive Life Coach,...

Books You Heard (About) aims to read through texts that are considered cornerstones of Western Culture, are highly recognised and referenced, but rarely actually read. In addition I'd do my best to research and point out some of those aforementioned influences at the end of each episode.

Have you got a favourite painting? How does it make you feel? Each week art historian and writer Dr Laura-Jane Foley invites a well known guest to share an artwork that has a special meaning for them. This series focuses on the emotional power of art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.