Enlightened Mind

The Enlightenment That Failed explores the growing rift between those Enlightenment trends and initiatives that appealed exclusively to elites and those aspiring to enlighten all of society by raising mankind's awareness, freedoms, and educational level generally. Jonathan I. Israel explains why the democratic and radical secularizing tendency of the Western Enlightenment, after gaining some notable successes during the revolutionary era (1775-1820) in numerous countries, especially in Europe, North America, and Spanish America, ultimately failed.

In 1979, 24-year-old Maura O'Halloran moved to Japan and became the first woman ever admitted to Toshoji Temple. Soshin-san (O'Halloran's monastic name) labored through three intense years of work and study in preparation for becoming a dharma teacher. Her life ended abruptly during a trip to Thailand, and today Soshin-san is revered as a Buddhist saint. The material in this program is from her private and heartfelt journals and letters.

Kidnapped. Consciousness expanded. And that was just the start of my day. I always thought I was a nice enough guy. The kind who’d never want to commit murder. Turns out I simply lacked incentive. Some crimes can never be forgiven.

Step into a world of intellectual revolution with "Unraveling the Enlightened Mind", a comprehensive exploration of the literature, philosophy, and profound impact of the Enlightenment Era. This insightful eBook seamlessly navigates the intricate intricacies of this significant phase in human history, driving scholars and literary enthusiasts alike into the depths of the past like never before. From the philosophical foundations that paved the way for the Enlightenment to the literary pioneers that revolutionized societal thought, each chapter immerses the reader in a different facet of ...

Matthew Ferry presents his rapid enlightenment process inside his new book Quiet Mind Epic Life. Enlightenment is not a place. It’s not a destination. It’s a state. It’s a point of view. Enlightenment is a contextual framework that makes living an epic life possible. Let me give you my definition of enlightenment so you understand our end game together. Enlightenment is the recognition that the source of life within you is also the source of life in everyone and everything. We are all one thing expressing itself with infinite variety.

You can accomplish what you want. You can reach your dreams. Visualize a goal often enough and it will be yours. You have the innate capacity to transform your life. You have the power to achieve amazing results. And this audiobook will help you harness the power that is already within you. This audiobook will help you get what you want in an effortless, pleasant, and relaxing way. All you have to do is to surrender yourself to the potent guided visualization program and enjoy the comforting, soothing music in the background.

Ever found yourself at a loss during dinner conversations? Ever wished you could just pull out a juicy tidbit of trivia and dazzle everyone? Look no further! 'Accidentally Enlightened! Stumbling into the World's Most Interesting Facts & Stories' is your secret weapon to become the most captivating storyteller at any gathering. Brimming with surprising tales, mind-blowing facts, and delicious trivia, our book takes you on a rollicking journey through history, science, culture, and the arts. Unearth how ancient Persians beat the desert heat to keep their ice, learn about the brain surgeries ...

Full of personal anecdotes and intimate accounts of the Dalai Lama's experiences as a life-long student, thinker, political leader, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Becoming Enlightened is a remarkable and empowering work that can be enjoyed by seekers of all faiths, at every stage of spiritual development.

Reed took all my firsts like a shiny present. He made promises with silky words I greedily kept as truths. But the moment I faltered, he took everything away. Now we're both guilty of sins. As we come together for Grandfather Ian's funeral, it's time to face what I've done - what we've done. The boy I've loved since age eight is now a man, his rage palpable, his turquoise eyes piercing me with an intensity that sets me on fire. Each delicious kiss seems to peel away our ugly past - a past we're desperate to escape.

In this present age, filled as it is with widespread fear, anxiety and stress, there are many millions of people who have an intense yearning to somehow find a place of rest and well-being. Indeed, there is such a place. However, it is no physical “place” at all.

For years, Jessica struggled with fluctuating weight and bouts of unhappiness. Like many of us, she found comfort in food and craved cigarettes and self-confidence. Then one day Jessica took her first yoga class in Katmandu. She lost 40 pounds and changed her life forever. In enLIGHTened, Jessica shares the core principles of yoga philosophy—not the poses and postures, but the ancient system of ideas that lies behind them, drawn from a 2000-year-old text called the Yoga Sutras.

David Lauriston has been recuperating at Lord Murdo Balfour’s Laverock estate for the last five months. At Laverock, he has regained his health and confidence and has found - with Murdo - more happiness and contentment than he has never known before. David is all too aware that some day soon he will have to leave Laverock - and Murdo - and return to his legal practice in Edinburgh, just as Murdo will have to return to his life in London.

There's a reason we as human beings default to this experience. Enlightened Enough dives into why our minds cause so much mental suffering and what we can do about it. Quinton presents a revolutionary way of thinking about thinking. This allows anyone the opportunity to make enlightenment obtainable and self-sabotage impossible. Enlightened Enough draws on the most profound ideas from psychology, philosophy, and personal development to guide the listener through an insightful transformation.

From the death of Louis XIV in 1715 until the onset of the French Revolution in 1789, there occurred a profound evolution in the thinking of political philosophers, whose epoch is known as The Enlightenment. There were three men whose writings were to be most responsible for this intellectual whirlwind: Voltaire, Diderot, and Rousseau.

Your future self advises to give you the jump-start you desperately need to get back on track for creating the life you’ve envisioned - a life your future self is already enjoying. Let your future self illuminate the path you are destined for, and learn to optimize the full potential of your mind. Enlightened Master Seeks Apprentice introduces you to concepts and methods that will help you refine yourself to become a large-scale doer who contributes to a better world for everyone.

Societally sanctioned competition for money, power, and fame promotes selfishness, personal alienation, and widespread inequality, especially in market-oriented economies. Yet many of those engaging in this competitive individualism—the competition for rewards and limited resources—yearn to act directly to promote a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. Enlightened Self-Interest offers evidence-based insights into the societal and individual consequences of this cultural practice and an actionable alternative to it.

Entführt. Bewusstsein erweitert. Und das war erst der Beginn meines Tages. Ich habe immer gedacht ein recht netter Kerl zu sein. Einer von denen, die niemals jemanden umbringen würden. Jetzt hat sich herausgestellt, dass mir einfach nur der Anreiz gefehlt hat. Manche Verbrechen sind unverzeihlich.

Achieving enlightenment is probably the most important objective you can strive for, not only to increase your own level of happiness and well-being but to help all of humanity and the planet as well. Through meditation we can change our level of consciousness, which helps us produce new innovative ideas to guide us in creating a better, more sustainable world. The author challenges you to join him in this endeavor.

“Dancing with Shadows” is your invitation to explore the world of meditation, a guide that shines a light for both beginners and experienced seekers. This isn’t just a book of techniques; it’s a journey into connecting with ourselves and the universe. Through stories, insights, and practical advice, Nirvana dives into different meditation forms, from the physical Asana to the silent Vipassana, showing that there’s no one-size-fits-all in finding inner peace. More than a book, “Dancing with Shadows” is a companion on your meditation path. It breaks down the complexities of ...

There are times when a civilization reaches a pinnacle. That time has come! Humanity as a civilization has reached a paradigm shift. The old paradigm saw humanity existing in a controlled matrix. In this matrix, you as an individual with very limited knowledge were thrust into an illusion of what you would deem as your reality. You were controlled by elite forces who spoon-fed you information. Your children were indoctrinated to perpetuate this illusion through generations. You were controlled by your emotions and forced into compliance without being aware of it.