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  Ethnic Identity - Bringing Your...

  Steve Tamayo

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  Did you know that the Bible has a great deal to say about ethnicity?
  Through the Bible, God shapes the way we engage with ethnicity. A biblical perspective on ethnicity gives us confidence to explore our own ethnic identities.
  In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Steve Tamayo takes us through passages that open us up to difficult yet important conversations about race, culture, and ethnicity. If ethnicity is a gift from God, engaging this material may deeply transform the way we interact with family, friends, and enemies.
  For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.

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  Critias - The Lost Story of...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the lost world of Atlantis was more than just a legend—what if it was a prophecy? 
  In Critias, Plato recounts the rise and fall of Atlantis—an empire of incredible wealth and power that crumbled due to its own moral failure. Though only a fragment remains, its impact is enduring. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	The Myth of Atlantis – One of the earliest and most powerful visions of a lost civilization. 
  •	A Moral and Political Allegory – A deep reflection on the perils of corruption and unchecked ambition. 
  •	Philosophical and Historical Significance – An essential part of Plato’s political thought and a foundational myth of Western culture. 
  •	A Timeless Warning – Relevant to any age facing questions of leadership, balance, and societal decay. 
  •	Critias is more than a myth—it’s a haunting vision of what we stand to lose when wisdom is cast aside for power. 
  Start listening today and unlock the secrets of Atlantis.

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  Guided Meditation: Yemoja...

  Niina Niskanen

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  Dive into serenity and self-discovery with "Guided Meditation: Yemoja, Goddess of the Ocean", a soothing journey inspired by the powerful and nurturing Yoruba deity, Yemoja. This guided meditation invites you to connect with the ocean's gentle rhythm and Yemoja's profound energy to restore balance, inner peace, and emotional healing. 
  Perfect for both beginners and seasoned meditators, this audiobook blends calming narration, tranquil oceanic soundscapes, and vivid visualization techniques. Allow Yemoja’s essence to wash over you, helping you release stress, embrace emotional clarity, and reconnect with your divine inner strength. 
  Discover the transformative power of water, the sacred element of Yemoja, as you:Release emotional burdens and welcome healing.Cultivate a sense of nurturing and self-love.Tap into the infinite wisdom of the ocean's ebb and flow.Reignite your spiritual connection and align with your true self. 
  Whether you're seeking relaxation, spiritual guidance, or a moment of tranquility, this meditation is a powerful tool to enhance your mindfulness practice. Immerse yourself in Yemoja's nurturing embrace and let her timeless wisdom inspire your journey. 
  Why Listeners Love It: 
  🌊 Beautifully crafted imagery and calming narration. 
  🌊 A unique blend of spirituality and mindfulness techniques. 
  🌊 Perfect for moments of introspection or unwinding after a long day.

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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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  A Rare Recording of Film Icon...

  Burt Lancaster

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  Burton Stephen Lancaster (November 2, 1913 - October 20, 1994), born in New York City, was an American actor, producer and director. Initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in films and television. He was a four-time Academy Award Best Actor nominee, winning the Oscar and Golden Globe for the 1960 film, Elmer Gantry, and BAFTA award winner for Birdman of Alcatraz (1963) and Atlantic City (1982). The following recordings are from tv interviews from 1963 and 1973.

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  Executions of British and French...

  Editors Charles River

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  Over 450 years after his reign, Henry VIII is still the most famous and recognizable King of England, but it’s for all the wrong reasons. Though well regarded by contemporaries as a learned King and "one of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the English throne", he is best remembered today for his gluttony and multiple marriages, particularly the gruesome way in which he was widowed on more than one occasion. Naturally, that was the focus of the popular ShowTime drama series centered around his life, The Tudors.  
  	While Henry’s reign is not considered as favorably as his daughter’s, Queen Elizabeth I would ultimately sentence a queen to death herself. Mary, Queen of Scots’ fame as a monarch lies less in her personality or achievements than in her position within the dynastic maneuvers and political-religious upheavals taking place in northwest Europe in the 16th century. Most monarchs spend their early years learning in preparation to rule and then spend the latter part of their lives wielding power and status, but Mary was thrust upon the throne when she was only a week old, and she ceased to be queen nearly 20 years before her death. 
  	With French society in open revolt by the late 1780s, the King appeared indecisive at a number of crucial moments, including during a famous attempted escape that was thwarted at Vergennes, and he had to literally run for his life when a mob stormed the royal palace at Tuileries. Soon after, he was stripped of his dignity and his royal name, convicted of high treason in a sham trial as Citizen Louis Capet. Ironically, in death, some historians have asserted that his execution and the sympathy it engendered helped bring about the Restoration a generation later.  
  	Nearly 220 years after she was put to the guillotine, Marie Antoinette is more famous than ever, fairly or unfairly coming to epitomize royalty and everything that was wrong with it. 

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