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Do survivors of life's greatest trials possess a secret knowledge? Is there an art to survivala map for crossing the wildernessor daily life? Why do some people blossom through adversity while others stop growing? Drawing on twenty years' experience in this field, using stories, parable, and scientific data, acclaimed memoirist Mark Matousek gives the first-ever comprehensive look at this mysterious phenomenon of viriditas, the power of drawing passion, beauty, and wisdom from the unlikeliest places. Matousek interviews hundreds of well-known survivorsincluding Joan Didion, Elie Wiesel, and Isabel Allendeand experts such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jonathan Kozol, and Sogyal Rimpoche. He includes extraordinary testimonials, from a Tibetan nun imprisoned by the Chinese at age eleven and the women of Calama, Chile, digging for their "e;disappeared,"e; among countless others. Drawing insight and advice from these many heroic individuals, Matousek presents a chorus of wisdom for how to survive our own livesthe vicissitudes of being humanand prevail.

Nobel Laureates¿ lectures given at Oxford toward the end of his life, edited by Tagore himself

Making Peace with Death and Dying dissolves death anxiety and equips readers to encounter death peacefully and well-prepared. Readers learn to: appreciate death as a natural part of life, be of greater service to the dying and grieving, live with greater purpose and passion, be more peaceful in the presence of death, and to approach death on one's own terms with wisdom and competency.

Because her family constantly had to flee the repercussions of her father's gambling addiction, Francine Glasser was consigned to a childhood devoid of connection and marked by loss after loss of everything she cherished. Friends, relatives, pets, and possessions were left behind each time her family ran from debt collectors, sometimes in the middle of the night, and left town for yet another hopeless new start. For Francine, painful memories of those rootless years were like the fragments of color, light, and darkness in a kaleidoscope. But years later, clinging to her love for the father responsible for her lost childhood, those shards of glass would reorganize into patterns of forgiveness, stability, beauty, and peace.This book was conceived long ago, because Francine had always wanted to tell the story of her search for a forever home. Years later, as a practicing psychotherapist and social worker her life was invested in hearing the stories and traumas of those whom she counseled and helped make peace with their past. In this book, Francine has sought to make peace with her own past by introducing readers to all the important people, places, and things in her life on the run. Today, she is home at last, yet struggling with symptoms of Agoraphobia. The pieces of a child's shattered life, as seen through the metaphor of a kaleidoscope, have finally come together to complete this part of her story.

Goldsberry walks us through the mystery of death and what follows as seen through the eyes of the wisdom traditions.

While researching celestial mythology at Brigham Young University, John McHugh stumbled upon the arcane code that is the template for the legends and miracles in all Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures. This code was embedded in the archaic Mesopotamian belief system that conceptualized the astral sky as the "e;heavens,"e; and its constellations and planets as deities inhabiting this divine realm. Celestial tableaux were understood as historical scenes that had once taken place on earth. Mesopotamian astronomers were regarded as magicians, the magi, whose task was to interpret and elaborate secretly on this "e;Heavenly Writing"e;- the literal writing of the gods. The Celestial Code of Scriptures is the first book to present and explain this secret Mesopotamian cipher.

Groundbreaking new translation of key Zen Buddhist text whose intention is to awaken dormant human potential.

A new edition of a long-out-of-print classic

For anyone drawn to spiritual love and devotion, and how to joyfully align one¿s life to a soulful calling, All Roads Lead to Ram is a captivating and empowering true tale.

Spiritual director Colette Lafia show us that at the core of our being there is an ever-flowing love relationship with God, and it¿s here we find meaning in our lives.

Black Salt for White Eyes was a title that came to Nasihah in a vision one day after critically thinking about his journey from an incarcerated teenager to an educated free adult. It is inspired by the Hebrew passage of the Torah where Yahweh instructs the Children of Israel of their profound greatness but warns that, if forsaken by themselves, they shall be trodden under the foot of other men. Nasihah Jones uses this passage as the framework for constructing a new ideology of liberation for himself and his community - Newburgh and other urban black and brown communities - ravaged by institutional racism and what he considers a form of mental insanity developed by racial oppression. This book is on one hand a memoir of the life of Nasihah Jones from his early childhood years in a violent urban ghetto to the few years after his release from prison. On the other hand, it is also a treatise on the relationship of the young urban black male with the system of white supremacy and racism. "Black Salt for White Eyes" examines the system that relentlessly erases the black male - and black female - and provides a well-scripted narrative that allows young black males through self-hatred to commit black on black genocide. This book offers a blueprint for self-discovery and transformation, using the author's own life as a positive example.

A compelling appraisal of the state of our present-day world; and a bold, visionary, Spirit-filled blueprint for its transformation and evolution through radical loving and audacious holiness.

Applies contemporary psychological interpretations to narratives of Biblical women and offers new inspiration and models of growth for readers today.

Essays and calls-to-action to create a deeper sense of community whose mission is the preservation of the earth.

In-depth exploration of the cross-currents between Jewish and Islamic mysticism, exemplified in the teachings of and relationship between two renowned teachers.

"Demanding of the best in us while comprehending the pain and problems. So full of common sense." --Lawrence LeShan

A brilliant meditation on how to move through the day with elegant economy and grace. Reprint edition with new Afterword.

A page-turner about a woman's struggle in an unapologetic patriarchy, Bride of the Buddha offers the reader a penetrating perspective on the milieu of the Buddha, with a fanciful twist.

The memoir of a former Catholic priest whose career as a union leader, search for spiritual meaning, and assisted suicide became the subject of an article in the New York Times

Inspiring, mystical, and often surprising Chassidic tales combine with teachings and favorite Jewish recipes from around the world to provide amble food for body and soul.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Sparrow deftly guides his readers into the art of living happily.

In this classic memoir, a gay man living a fast-track life in NYC (working for artist Andy Warhol), escapes to India, confronts his demons, and takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride to realize his dreams and discover the true meaning of life and holiness.

Marketing info:GalleysAdvertising in Buddhist publications: Lion's Roar, Tricycle, etc.National publicity campaign including review copy campaign and outreach to Buddhist mediaEvents in Los Angeles, Western Massachusetts, New York City, and others TBA.Market:The book will greatly appeal to Western Buddhists who are looking to discover the connection between Zen, which is best known for its mediation practices, and everyday life. The book's parts highlight this: Home, Raising Children, Work, Illness, Old Age, and Death.Sales tips:Eve Marko is the wife of the late Bernie Glassman, who died just last year, and co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order. She is very well-known in the American Buddhist community including the publishers of the Lion's Roar.Eve Marko is a terrific writer and has a strong following for her prolific blogWendy Egyoku Nakao has been the Abbot/Head Priest of the Zen Center of Los Angeles (ZCLA), succeeding Bernie Glassman. The ZCLA is one of the best-known Zen centers in N. America.We're expecting many blurbs from well-known Buddhist writers and teachersThis is the first book to combine traditional Zen Koan practice with common daily situationsThe book suits well the general drift of American Buddhist practice which is increasingly geared toward social justice and everyday living of 'householders'. Whereas Japanese Zen was primarily dominated by monastics, in America, the overwhelming majority of Zen practitioners are householders with families and jobs.The book offers 'real-life' guidance for dealing with everyday life situations including raising children, work, relationships, aging, and dealing with death.Author events in Los Angeles, New York, Western MA, TBA.