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  Religion Unburdened by Belief -...

  Joshua Nathaniel Pritikin

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  Religion Unburdened by Belief poses the question: what would religion without belief actually look like? If you stripped away the creeds, the doctrines, the articles of faith—what’s left? Is there anything left? 
  The book takes up this question with the Way of Open Inquiry, a thought experiment. It’s an attempt to design religion from a blank slate. At stake is how you live, what you're willing to give up, and who you'll be on the other side. What would religion look like if you built it from the essentials? 
  Where do you even start? What do humanity’s oldest religious practices—trance, ritual, spirit-work—still have to teach us? Is there a role for altered states—meditation, say—and if so, what is it? Should psychedelics play a role, and how? How do you design something that’s both safe enough to practice and transformative enough to matter? How do you build community around lived experience rather than shared doctrine? What would it mean to design a religion that resists its own codification? 
  Consider this an invitation. Faith optional. Courage required. 
  Reviews:“A counterintuitive yet compelling case for religious exploration divested from belief systems.” — Kirkus Reviews“Inviting, open-minded “field manual” for exploring spiritual experiences.” — BookLife 
  Commended by:Dr. Franco Fabbro, author of Biological and Neuroscientific Foundations of Philosophy: Towards a New ParadigmDr. Michael J. Winkelman, author of Shamanism: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Healing, editor of The Handbook of Entheogenic HealingGeorge "Greg" Lake, trial and appellate attorney specializing in entheogen-based religious freedom law, author of Psychedelics in Mental Health Series: Psilocybin and The Law of Entheogenic Churches (Volumes I and II)Pastor Bob Stanley, Sacred Garden Community Church

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  Shankara on the Absolute -...

  Shri Shankara

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  This is volume one of the six-volume Shankara Source Book, which contains writings by Shri Shankara, arranged systematically by subject.Shri Shankara was a great philosopher-sage who expressed the non-dual teachings in such a complete and satisfactory way that his formulation has been followed by authentic teachers of the non-dual tradition ever since.Most of his writings are in the form of commentaries on revealed texts such as the principle Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and the Brahma Sutras, so what he said was placed around those texts, which are far from systematic.His aim was to demonstrate that underlying the apparent contradictions and differences on the surface, all the great revealed scriptures in fact point ultimately to one Supreme Truth. He wished to do this in order to overcome the confusion that was causing hardship to the people at large, and creating difficulties for dedicated seekers. Shankara probably lived in the 8th century, and died in his early 30s.Shankara considered other views in great detail, sometimes provisionally accepting elements of their arguments, and then pointing out where those views lead to difficulties. One of the great qualities of the non-dual teachings as formulated by Shankara is that they are able to recognise and incorporate what is valid and useful in other views.All this can make it difficult to find what Shankara said on particular subjects. To meet this difficulty, in the Source Book, the writings have been freshly translated, and brought together under subject headings. These in turn have been arranged in six volumes each covering one broad topic. These are: Volume 1 Shankara on the AbsoluteVolume 2 Shankara on the CreationVolume 3 Shankara on the SoulVolume 4 Shankara on Rival ViewsVolume 5 Shankara on DiscipleshipVolume 6 Shankara on Enlightenment

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  Essential Truths for Teachers

  Todd Whitaker, Danny Steele

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  Teachers deal with change on a regular basis, but there are some principles at the core of teaching that remain constant and that have the biggest impact on student achievement. In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling author and speaker, you’ll learn how to focus on the most important things in the classroom, not just the "current" things. The authors reveal essential truths that will make you a more effective educator in areas such as student relationships, classroom management, and classroom culture. The strategies are presented in digestible chunks, perfect for book studies, in-service sessions, mentorship meetings, and other learning formats. With the inspiring anecdotes and insights in this book, you’ll be reminded of your greater purpose – making a difference in students’ lives.

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  Evolution of Stress - A Journey...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Do you feel like stress is running your life? You’re not alone — but you can take back control. Evolution of Stress: A Journey Through Human Stress and the Art of Mastering It explores the fascinating history of the human stress response and gives you a clear, actionable system to work with it instead of against it. 
   
  Discover how to calm the nervous system through breathing and mindfulness, reset the body with sleep, nourish the brain through diet and complete the stress cycle with movement. Explore the science of music, connection and community — and how they can turn stress into strength. 
   
  Perfect for listeners who love self-development audiobooks, this is your guide to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges with calm, energy and confidence.

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  Subtle Acts of Exclusion Second...

  Michael Baran, Tiffany Jana

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  An expanded edition of the first practical, nonjudgmental handbook for dealing with microaggressions, featuring examples, sample scripts, action plans, a new discussion and activity guide, and up-to-date suggestions for creating a culture of belonging in the workplace. 
   
  Overt discrimination is relatively easy to spot. But the less obvious but more common actions that make people feel left out or stigmatized in our workplaces, commonly called microaggressions, can be hard to identify and even harder to deal with. 
   
  The author use a clearer, more accurate term: subtle acts of exclusion (SAE). After all, people generally aren't trying to be aggressive-usually they're trying to say something nice, learn more about a person, or be funny. Bring accused of aggression shuts the conversation down, when you want to open it up.   
   
  This book features examples, tools, sample scripts, and action plans to help readers prevent subtle acts of aggression from happening, or deal with them when they do. Updated throughout, this second edition features: 
   
  -	A greatly expanded chapter on "intentional acts of inclusion"-actions for creating a sense of belonging. 
  -	A discussion and activity guide ideal for book clubs and training sessions 
  -	A new concluding chapter, Hope for Humanity 
   
  Whether in the form of stereotypes, assumptions, backhanded compliments, or objectification, SAEs are damaging to our coworkers, friends, and acquaintances. This book is your friendly, accessible, non-judgemental guide to creating a welcoming workplace.

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  Religious Equality Refuted

  Gregory Heary

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  Feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of religious doctrines and societal values? Discover how true humility and understanding can lead you to spiritual clarity. 
   
  As society increasingly worships the material—money, fame, and power—many find themselves estranged from true spiritual fulfillment. This book challenges the superficial allure of these false idols, advocating for a life centered around spiritual truths and divine teachings. It provokes thought on the essence of true religion, critiquing the common dismissal of religious beliefs as outdated or false.  
   
  This book refutes the concept of Religious Equality from many aspects. For the agnostic or secular or irreligious or anti-religious this book proves how everyone is upon a religious faith even if they don't know it and that it is impossible to not have a religion. Also the importance of choosing a religion is established as the most important decision one can make and the concept that all religions are equal is a extremist false faith. 
   
  This masterpiece offers a deep dive into the essence of true religion, providing clarity and guidance. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true path to spiritual enlightenment.

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