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  Jhāna Consciousness - Buddhist...

  Paul Dennison

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  An interdisciplinary deep dive into Buddhist jhāna meditation and how it can transform our understanding of self and consciousness 
   
   
   
  States of profound meditative concentration, the jhānas are central to the earliest Buddhist teachings. For centuries in Southeast Asia, oral yogāvacara (yoga practitioner) lineages kept traditional jhāna practices alive, but in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, reforms in Theravāda Buddhism downplayed the importance of jhāna in favor of vipassanā (insight) meditation. Some began to consider the jhānas to be strictly the domain of monastics, unattainable in the context of modern lay life. In recent years, however, there has been a resurgence of interest in the jhānas, and as researcher Paul Dennison shows, the esoteric and sometimes "magical" pre-reform practices of Southeast Asia hold powerful potential for modern lay practitioners living in a more scientifically minded world. Drawing on traditional Buddhist doctrine, teachings from lesser-known meditation texts such as the Yogāvacara's Manual, and findings from the first in-depth, peer-reviewed neuroscience study of jhāna meditation, Dennison unpacks this ancient practice in all its nuance while posing novel questions about perception, subjectivity, and the nature of enlightenment.

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  Criminal Fraud and Election...

  Jeremy Horder

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  Deliberate mischaracterization of political opponents and their policies has always been a part of politics; however, lying, dishonesty, and distortion of the facts remain morally wrong and have the potential to obstruct important political interests. For example, a false or misleading claim publicized about an election candidate may lead someone to lose an election that they might otherwise have won. So, does—and should—the law seek to provide protection from the risk of this happening? 
   
   
   
  In attempting to answer this question, Jeremy Horder draws a key distinction between what is called "political viewpoint" fraud and "electoral participation" fraud. In the interests of protecting freedom of speech, false or misleading claims (disinformation) involving political viewpoint content should be tolerated, not only by the criminal law but also by the internet platforms which host political content. By contrast, in the interests of preserving the integrity of democratic electoral processes, disinformation involving electoral participation information should be prohibited by the criminal law and censored by internet platforms. This book explains how the criminal law in various jurisdictions frequently prohibits false or misleading political claims falling into both categories of disinformation, instead of concentrating on electoral participation fraud.

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  Buffalo Soldiers: The History...

  Charles River Editors

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  During the Civil War, over 180,000 black men fought in volunteer units as part of the United States Colored Troop (USCT), but it was only after the end of it that they were allowed to enlist in the Regular Army. They did so in four segregated regiments, and they colloquially became known as Buffalo Soldiers. The evolution of these black units followed the course of the organization of the peacetime Regular Army. With the end of the Civil War came the demobilization of the millions of men who had volunteered to fight on behalf of the Union, including the USCT, which disbanded in late 1865. The first draft of a bill setting the organization of the Army sent to the House on March 7, 1866 called for the establishment of eight infantry regiments to be staffed by veterans of the USCT, but the legislation lacked similar provisions for black cavalry units. When the bill got to the Senate for approval, Senator Benjamin Wade succeeded in having a provision added that authorized black cavalry units. 
  Of course, these units are now known for the nickname attached to them, but exactly where the nickname Buffalo Soldiers came from is a subject of some dispute. Dr. Walter Hill wrote, “According to Benjamin H. Grierson, Colonel, 10th Cavalry, 1867 to 1890, the 10th acquired the name ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ during the 1871 campaign against the Comanches in the Indian Territory. Grierson said that the Comanches respected the soldiers' tireless marching and dogged trail skills. They had earned the name of the rugged and revered buffalo. The 10th made the ‘Buffalo’ its regimental coat of arms years later, but the term ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ became synonymous with both the 9th and 10th units.” The term appeared in public for the first time in 1873, in reference to the 10th Cavalry, in a letter from Mrs. Frances M.A. Roe to a popular magazine.

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  Override Your Mental Glitch - 4...

  M Salek

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  Your brain is lying to you.
   
  Do you ever feel like you have a "glitch" in your head? You know exactly what you need to do to get ahead, but for some reason, you just don't do it. You procrastinate, you second-guess yourself, and you stay stuck while others pass you by.
   
  That's not a lack of willpower. 
   
  It’s a mental bug.
   
  Your mind is running on outdated survival habits and hidden biases that act like a virus in your system. These bugs create friction, kill your momentum, and keep you from the life you’re actually capable of living. If you don't run the override, you’re just a passenger in a broken system.
   
  The Mental Bug Override is your tactical manual for taking back control. This isn't about "finding yourself". No, it's about things much bigger. Because it’s about fixing the system so that you can start seeing real progress in your work, your life, and most importantly in your own self.
   
  Inside this overhaul, you will learn to:
  
  Spot the Glitch: Find the invisible biases that are currently hijacking your judgment and stalling your progress.
  Patch the Error: Apply 8 specific, high-speed protocols to stop mental mistakes the second they start.
  Rebuild Your Mindset: Use a fundamental "restructuring" process to erase the self-sabotaging code you’ve been running for years.
  Gain Momentum: Clear out the junk so you can finally focus on the goals that actually move the needle.
  
   
  Stop fighting your own brain. 
   
  Run the override, patch the glitch, and get moving.
   
  
   
  Stop the Self-Sabotage.
   
  Download Your Mental Bug Patch.
   
  Get the Override Now.

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  Make it Work

  Riley Walker

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  Make it Work: Practical Advice for a Strong and Lasting Relationship to Make Your Marriage WorkLove is a beautiful journey, but it's not always a smooth ride. Relationships require effort, patience, and a willingness to grow together. A healthy relationship is one that is built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. In this audiobook, we delve into the practical steps and techniques for making relationships work. Whether you're just starting out or looking to reignite the spark, this guide offers valuable insights and tools to help you build a strong, lasting bond with your partner. With a focus on communication, empathy, and mutual understanding, you'll learn how to navigate the ups and downs of relationships and create a strong foundation for a lifetime of love.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- What Makes a Relationship Healthy- Improving Communication in Couples- Healing and Fostering Trust- Practical Ways to Take Care of Your Relationship- Date Night Ideas to Keep the Passion Alive- Tips on Saving a Relationship on the brink of collapse- When to Seek Professional Support or Counseling for Couples- And many more!If you want to learn on what it takes to create and maintain a lasting relationship, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Underserved - Harnessing the...

  Ja'Ron Smith, Chris Pilkerton

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  Underserved is a tangible blueprint for today's conservative who understands the need for a new and viable political plan of action—one that addresses the needs of the underserved communities that make up these United States of America. Utilizing the concept of the "Party of Lincoln" and the conservative principles set forth over centuries by the movement's most recognized thought leaders, Underserved examines President Lincoln's intentions for Reconstruction, President Grant's aims to implement that vision, and Frederick Douglass's influence on both men in the process. Underserved brings home the very real impact of a failed plan that has had negative implications on modern America, whether conservative, moderate, or liberal. 
   
   
   
  With this historical plan as the linchpin for creating a framework that services disenfranchised communities, authors Ja'Ron K. Smith and Chris Pilkerton challenge conservative policy makers to employ strategies that mirror those originally presented over 160 years ago, while making necessary concessions for its modern audience. 
   
   
   
  From education and workforce development to criminal justice reform and healthcare disparities, Underserved makes a bold statement about what is necessary to see a change in the current state of affairs and presents a realistic action plan to make it happen.

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