Teaching History

In Part One, you will learn the meaning of many new concepts: What is Buddhism, and what are the nine yanas taught by it?

Buddhism! Tibetan Buddhism! Dzogchen! Have you ever wondered what these teachings are all about? Are they understandable to the average individual? Or is it some deep esoteric stuff that only a highly learned scholar can understand? Do you want to know more about these belief systems? Why are they gaining popularity in the modern world? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, you have come to the right place. This audiobook is a beginner's guide to Dzogchen practice, a form of Tibetan Buddhism believed to have existed from primordial times.

Unlock the Ancient Secrets of Transformation with Unlocking the Secrets of Alchemy: The Complete Guide to the Science, Symbols, and Spiritual Teachings of the Alchemists Journey through the mystical and historical world of alchemy—an ancient practice that blends science, philosophy, and spirituality. From its mysterious beginnings in ancient Egypt and Greece to its influence on modern chemistry, this comprehensive guide uncovers the fascinating evolution of alchemical thought and practice. Explore the lives of legendary alchemists, decode powerful symbols, and understand the deeper ...

Ptahhotep was a vizier in ancient Egypt who was known for his influential wisdom literature. The teachings in this book emphasize the importance of humility, faithfulness to one's own duties, and that silence really can be golden. One of the major reasons why this book is so interesting is because it shows that Black people actually wrote in that time period.

A child's mind is hungry for knowledge, stimulation, the excitement of learning which school should provide, yet most American schools fall far short. From kindergarten through high school, our public educational system is among the worst in the developed world.

In a top-secret U.S. military experiment, the author was asked to teach Eastern awareness disciplines ranging from aikido to meditation to a group of twenty-five Green Berets. This account chronicles his experiences in the training program and his attempts to revive traditional warriorship in a technological society. In Search of the Warrior Spirit explores the nature of war, the meaning of masculinity, and the need for moral values in the military.

What is the Dharma? To walk in the footsteps of the Buddha we need a clear and thorough guide to the essential principles of Buddhism. Whether we have just begun our journey or are a practitioner with more experience, What is the Dharma? is an indispensable exploration of the Buddha's teachings as found in the main Buddhist traditions. Constantly returning to the question "how can this help me?", Sangharakshita examines a variety of fundamental principles.

Unlock the Truth: Defend the Catholic Faith Against the Heresies of the Protestant Reformation! Dive deep into the heart of Catholic apologetics with Catholic vs. Protestant Doctrine: Defending the Faith Against the Protestant Reformation’s Heresies. This eye-opening work takes you beyond the surface of theological debates and into the very essence of the disputes that reshaped Western civilization.

Not only will studying Scripture daily enrich and nourish your soul, but it will also provide you with solid answers to many of life's most urgent questions—from the introduction. If you are less than familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised at what you'll find there.

Many people hear the word "Buddhism", and they think it is a religion. However, a person of any religion can bring Buddhist principles into their life without giving up their religious beliefs. Buddhism is a simple and practical philosophy, practiced by more than 300 million people worldwide, that can make your life better and help you find inner peace and happiness.

In a series of poignant vignettes, a preeminent historian makes a compelling case for Machiavelli as an unjustly maligned figure with valuable political insights that resonate as strongly today as they did in his time.

Composed in the 5th century BC, Sun Tzu's Art of War is the earliest-known treatise on military strategy, and is still hugely popular around the world for its perceptive tactical advice to commanders on how to win at war with minimal bloodshed. Aimed at all those who want to study the text in depth, this is the first step-by-step guide to the famous treatise, breaking down the 13 chapters of the original into 200 easily digested lessons, from 'do not press a desperate enemy' to 'control your troops through bond of loyalty' to "when you are weak, beware attack".

In this collection of natural-history essays, biologist Joan Maloof embarks on a series of lively, fact-filled expeditions into forests of the eastern United States. Through Maloof's engaging, conversational style, each essay offers a lesson in stewardship as it explores the interwoven connections between a tree species and the animals and insects whose lives depend on it - and who, in turn, work to ensure the tree's survival.

Do you want to learn about Pythagoras but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this short and concise book “Pythagoras of Samos: A Short Introduction to His Life and Teachings” is for you!! Pythagoras and his followers, the Pythagoreans, have been credited with many great accomplishments, including the following: Pythagoras’ most famous achievement, the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. As a ...

In Life Stages and Native Women, Kim Anderson shares the teachings of fourteen elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Metis, Cree, and Anishinaabe girls and women during the mid-twentieth century.

TEACHING FROM THE HEART captures the experience and practice of teaching at international schools abroad. Michael Hogan who has worked as an educator and administrator overseas for three decades provides the reader with insights into the lives of students, teachers and parents in the overseas communities served by American and international schools abroad." His enthusiasm is contagious and his intellectual curiosity creates an atmosphere of joy and wonder in the classroom." Richard Shelton, Regents Professor, University of Arizona. "Michael Hogan has become a legend in American schools ...

Teaching to Live: Black Religion, Activist-Educators, and Radical Social Change interrogates the stories of African American activist-educators whose faith convictions inspired them to educate in radical and transformative ways. Almeda M. Wright explores the connections between religion, education, and struggles for freedom within twentieth-century African American communities by telling the stories of key African American teachers.

All across America, political candidates for federal, state, and local office are proclaiming the principles of socialism. They offer revolutionary solutions to persistent social challenges, such as: income inequality, low wages, rising health care costs, student debt, racism, and climate change. But, would their policies lead to a reduction or expansion of human suffering? Do their principles rest on reality or fantasy? Father Bernard Vaughan, Priest of the Society of Jesus, answers these questions, and more, as he examines general principles of social justice, socialism, and capitalism in...

This book is not meant to convince people to become Buddhists. That is a decision people have to make on their own. You won't be able to convert to Buddhism overnight by listening to this book, but you will learn the basics of the religion's history and what becoming a Buddhist would entail if you were to become one. Aside from learning about Buddhism, you may learn about how to deal with your own suffering or the suffering of those around you.

History in the House looks at the temperaments, ideas, imagination, prejudices, intentions and influence of a select and self-regulated group of men who taught modern history at Christ Church: Frederick York Powell, Arthur Hassall, Keith Feiling, J. C. Masterman, Roy Harrod, Patrick Gordon Walker, and Hugh Trevor-Roper (a Victorian radical, a staunch legitimist of the protestant settlement, a conservative, a Whig, a Keynesian, a socialist, and a contrarian).