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Author: Nur Yalman Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857731963 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 143
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'The seas do not separate us; rather, they bring us closer together.' Daisaku Ikeda's opening words to this consistently wide-ranging dialogue set the scene for what follows. For the theme of the book is that of the meeting of minds that follows interaction between peoples who might be geographically distant but who share much in common. Reflecting on his memories of standing on the shores of the Bosphorus, gazing at the adjacent coastlines of Europe and Asia, Ikeda explores the symbol of diversity represented by the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul. The city in which his interlocutor, distinguished social anthropologist Nur Yalman, grew up, remains an icon of ethnic plurality. This reflection leads the authors towards lively exploration of the customs and cultural mores shared by Japan and Turkey: two countries which historically stand at opposite ends of the great trading route that was the Silk Road, but which have old traditions of reciprocity and friendship.At the heart of this book lies these two men's mutual commitment to what they characterise as 'soft peace', or the attempt to resolve conflict through empathic engagement with those who hold alternative views. Touching on such vital themes as inter-religious dialogue, education, the environment and those common aspects of humanity which all persons share, "A Passage to Peace" represents an inspiring contribution to the modern discourse on ethics, peace studies and religion.
Author: Nur Yalman Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857731963 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 143
Book Description
'The seas do not separate us; rather, they bring us closer together.' Daisaku Ikeda's opening words to this consistently wide-ranging dialogue set the scene for what follows. For the theme of the book is that of the meeting of minds that follows interaction between peoples who might be geographically distant but who share much in common. Reflecting on his memories of standing on the shores of the Bosphorus, gazing at the adjacent coastlines of Europe and Asia, Ikeda explores the symbol of diversity represented by the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul. The city in which his interlocutor, distinguished social anthropologist Nur Yalman, grew up, remains an icon of ethnic plurality. This reflection leads the authors towards lively exploration of the customs and cultural mores shared by Japan and Turkey: two countries which historically stand at opposite ends of the great trading route that was the Silk Road, but which have old traditions of reciprocity and friendship.At the heart of this book lies these two men's mutual commitment to what they characterise as 'soft peace', or the attempt to resolve conflict through empathic engagement with those who hold alternative views. Touching on such vital themes as inter-religious dialogue, education, the environment and those common aspects of humanity which all persons share, "A Passage to Peace" represents an inspiring contribution to the modern discourse on ethics, peace studies and religion.
Author: Norman O'Banyon Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1440170010 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 374
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Welcome aboard! Come along on an impromptu odyssey as the crew of Dreamer, a 41' sailboat, experience the profound discovery of forgiveness and inner healing in the ports of call of the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. Each day represents the progressive spiritual steps and exercises that bring an inner peace, and an attitude of positive joy. It is our hope that this gentle passage will be duplicated in our reader's lives. Welcome aboard indeed! We pray for your safe and sure passage to peace. Norman O'Banyon, skipper
Author: Joy Deshmukh Ranadive Publisher: Balboa Press ISBN: 1504341961 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 198
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There is a veil of perception that clouds our eyes. It makes us complicate situations and behave in ways that harm ourselves and others. A small shift in the way we see can remove this veil and show us the light. This book chronicles a series of insights about the everyday happenings in life that trouble us, and we are reminded to follow the passage to peace by simply seeing and doing things differently.
Author: Sharon Ely Pearson Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 1640650067 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 193
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- Experiential activities for celebrating secular and sacred seasons of the year - Activities can be used in any setting: church, home, school
Author: Nadia Ohar Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1465316817 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 156
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This suspenseful, inspirational, and romantic story, takes the reader through a journey of space and time during the September 11th attacks on New York City. The theme of the story is the search for love by a being from the planet, Euphoria, where knowledge is the only component necessary for their survival. Beings are taught to enter dreams of Earthlings and deliver knowledge so the dreamers may use that information during their waking hours. Selena, finds herself transitioned into a world of chaos, and mass confusion, during the attacks on the Twin Towers. She becomes instrumental in the healing process of a family who is grieving the loss of someone dear to them. Selenas only tool for survival is through Gods word as she seeks answers from the bible in times of desperation... The cast of characters may be fictional but the quest for love on a planet where fear reigns is all too real. This book is recommended for anyone on Earth who has a need to heal and a desire to forgive those who trespass against them.
Author: Prabhat K. Singh Publisher: Sarup & Sons ISBN: 9788176252362 Category : Languages : en Pages : 358
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This Book Is The First Comprehensive, Critical Survey That Covers The Entire Range Of Shiv K. Kumar`S Creative Writing--His Poetry, Translation, Play, Novels And Stories.
Author: Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. Publisher: Middleway Press ISBN: 1946635065 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 238
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In this inspiring, soul-stirring memoir, Lawrence E. Carter Sr., founding dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, shares his remarkable quest to experience King's "beloved community" and his surprising discovery in mid-life that King's dream was being realized by the Japanese Buddhist philosopher and tireless peace worker Daisaku Ikeda. Coming of age on the cusp of the American Civil Rights Movement, Carter was personally mentored by Martin Luther King Jr. and followed in his footsteps, first to get an advanced degree in theology at Boston University and then to teach and train a new generation of activists and ministers at King's alma mater, Morehouse College. Over the years, however, Carter was disheartened to watch the radical cosmic vision at the heart of King's message gradually diluted and marginalized. He found himself in near despair—until his remarkable encounter with the lay Buddhist association Soka Gakkai International and a life-changing meeting with Ikeda, its president. Carter knew that King had been inspired by Gandhi, a Hindu, and now Ikeda, a Buddhist, was showing him how King's message of justice, equality, and the fundamental dignity of life could be carried to millions of people around the world. What ensued was not a conversion but a conversation—about the essential role of interfaith dialogue, the primacy of education, and the value of a living faith to create a human revolution and realize at last Martin Luther King's truest dream of a global world house. In these dark and frustrating times, the powerful dialogue between Carter and Ikeda gives hope and guidance to a new generation of reformers, activists, and visionaries.
Author: William F. Meininger Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1434347281 Category : Adventure stories Languages : en Pages : 550
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On a late November evening in 1936, Brad Harper, and three other airmail pilots, depart the Newark, NJ airport with contaminated fuel. Three of them crash, and two are killed. In early December 1940, Brad Harper, now a member of a jazz group, embarks on a steamship in Philadelphia for a two week working cruise, promising his family to be home for Christmas. When the ship docks in San Francisco, he unexpectedly encounters his uncle Jack, who is traveling to China to help operate a flying school. Jack tries to entice Brad into joining him, but Brad declines. However, while disembarking the ship, he meets a young doctor, Dorothy Lee Devereux (Dolly) and, like Jack, she is also traveling to the orient. It's love at first sight for both and Brad follows her to China. As luck would have it, both she and Jack are traveling to the same city. Arriving in Kunming, Brad's airmail experience puts him in good stead at the flying school and he soon becomes a flight instructor while Dolly works at Kunming General Hospital. With war looming, he is reluctantly drawn into Clare Chennault's Flying Tigers and becomes a squadron commander. As the war unfolds, he flies several missions against the Japanese, extracts vengeance when he murders a treacherous Chinese colonel, is involved in a midair collision, and faces courts-martial for a mercy killing. Soon after, he and Dolly marry, he is injured and they return home with an adopted daughter. Recovered, he is assigned to deliver aircraft to operational squadrons. On one such trip to England, he is Shanghaied into the Eight Air Force and detailed to a fighter squadron. On one mission he so distinguishes himself, he comes to the attention of General Doolittle, and is awarded a very high honor. Reluctant to return home, he convinces General Doolittle to allow him to remain in theater and is given positions of increasing responsibility. Meanwhile, his wife remains with his family in a small sea shore town to practice medicine. When the underworld attempts to take over the fishing industry, she is raped by gangsters. Before long an opportunity presents itself, and she extracts a brutal revenge. Discovered to have euthanized a patient, she finds others share her values. Returning home at war's end, circumstances have Brad departing the Newark, NJ airport in a P-51 fighter with no parachute. The plane, having been serviced from an old gas truck, has been contaminated.
Author: Nur Yalman
Author: Nur Yalman
Author: Norman O'Banyon
Author: Joy Deshmukh Ranadive
Author: Edwin Abbott Abbott
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Author: Sharon Ely Pearson
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Author: Prabhat K. Singh
Author: Lawrence Edward Carter Sr.
Author: William F. Meininger