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  The Bodhisattva Concept

  A.G.S. Kariyawasam

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  This is a Pariyatti audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 157, "The Bodhisattva Concept" by A.G.S. Kariyawasam found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. V.
   
  Excerpt from The Bodhisattva Concept:
   
  In original Pali Buddhism, the term bodhisatta is used more or less exclusively to designate Gautama Buddha prior to his enlightenment.
   
  'The concept of bodhisattva, along with that of Buddha and of the cakravartin (world-ruler), was in vogue in India even before the appearance of Gautama Buddha. When Prince Siddhārtha, who later became Gautama Buddha, took conception in the womb of Queen Māyā, a seer predicted that Suddhodana’s future son would be either a world-ruler (cakravartin) or a Buddha. Once, answering a question by a brahmin, the Buddha himself admitted that he is neither a god nor a yakkha, but a Buddha, meaning thereby one of a succession of Buddhas (A II 38).

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  Dark Psychology - The Power of...

  Amanda Grapes

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  This book contains the following 3 titles: 
  Book 1: People who are manipulative, often make use of secret tactics to get other people to do what they want. They try to exercise control over their victims by using hidden aggression methods. This is different from regular aggression, because it is typically sneaky and subtle. 
  In the third chapter of this book, self-help scams are addressed. The self-help industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry that feeds on the gullible wishful thinking of the ones who go to seminars, buy books, overpriced courses, etc. 
  Among other things, we’ll also discuss topics like the power of influence, especially in the world of the internet; and we will go into what peer pressure does to youngsters and adults. 
  Book 2: In this book, you will learn more about the culture we live in today. Are we being brainwashed by the media? How is social media affecting us? 
  And with those two questions in mind, does this mean there are more narcissists today than ever before? 
  Not only are we going to dive into these specific topics, but we will also talk about real cults. Cults have existed for a long time. Some even see the relationship between cults and actual religions. But why are cults so dark and scary? 
  Book 3: Psychopaths and sociopaths are everywhere in our society. You may not realize it, but they are out there. Chances are that you know someone who is a sociopath and you don’t even know it. 
  How do they compare? 
  And are they all dangerous? 
  Aside from answering these questions, we will also look into other topics that are related to manipulation. For example, we’ll go deeper into how to see if someone is manipulating you, or which sales tactics people use to make you buy something.

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  Life Without God

  Tullian Tchividjian

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  Deep down, we know the endless projects, hobbies, and distractions we fill our days with don’t hold the answer. Yet we run faster and commit to more—preferring busyness to questions that haunt us in our quieter moments.In Life Without God, Tullian Tchividjian addresses our search for meaning with the timeless advice from Ecclesiastes. If you’re feeling the heat from too many years of chasing life “under the sun”, it’s time to embrace the hope that only comes from finding God “above the sun”.

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  Why I Am Roman Catholic

  Matthew Levering, Matthew Webb...

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  The Roman Catholic tradition in Christianity is breathtaking, complex, and rich in insight about what it means to follow God. But what does it look like to claim this tradition as one's own? And how does this intersect with the reality of our daily and personal lives?
  In this vulnerable and succinct volume, theologian Matthew Levering addresses the heart of these questions. Bringing together personal memoir and theology, he reflects on why he identifies as Roman Catholic, and considers how this tradition addresses what it means to follow and participate in the life of the Triune God as a finite creature. Rather than shy away from the challenges this tradition presents, Levering presses into these challenges to offer an honest yet hopeful account of being Roman Catholic.
  'The Ecumenical Dialogue Series' seeks to foster ecumenical dialogue across theological differences. In each volume, contributors explore what it means to be Christian, what it means to identify with a specific tradition in Christianity (Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox), the challenges and benefits of their tradition, and how they can create dialogue and unity across historically tense division.

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  What about Free Will -...

  Scott Christensen, D.A. Carson

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  Christensen explains two views that acknowledge God's sovereignty and its relation to human responsibility: compatibilism and libertarianism. Providing cogent, biblical answers, Christensen argues for compatibilism and shows how it makes sense of evil, suffering, prayer, evangelism, and sanctification. You will gain a deeper understanding of both arguments, as well as a greater appreciation for the significant role that choices play in God's work.

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  The Remnant - A Faithful Telling...

  Asher Grey

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  The Remnant is a faithful telling of the Book of Mormon, shaped for modern readers who may feel curiosity, distance, or quiet reverence toward the text, but have never fully entered it. 
  Rather than offering a new translation, this book retells the ancient record in clear, contemporary prose—preserving its narrative sweep, moral urgency, and spiritual weight while removing barriers created by unfamiliar language and structure. Kings rise and fall. Prophets warn and weep. Societies flourish, fracture, and disappear. Through it all runs a single question: What happens to a people who know the truth, and then turn away from it? 
  This telling honors the intent of the original record: to testify of Jesus Christ, to examine the long arc of belief and rebellion, and to speak—across time—to those willing to listen. It does not replace the Book of Mormon, but seeks to open a door to it, inviting readers to encounter its message with fresh clarity and renewed attention. 
  For believers, seekers, and thoughtful readers alike, The Remnant offers a way to hear an ancient witness again—steady, human, and unafraid of the modern world.

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