This text is a heartfelt letter from a ruler, reflecting on his life, faith, and the moral duties of his children. He emphasizes the significance of having a fear of God, performing acts of charity, and maintaining humility. The letter recounts personal experiences, including battles and hunts, while underscoring the importance of repentance and good deeds to attain God's mercy. The author encourages his children to avoid pride and sin, to honor others,...

For over 40 years, Carlos Castaneda's The Teachings of Don Juan has inspired audiences to expand their world view beyond traditional Western forms. Originally published as Castaneda's master's thesis in anthropology, Teachings documents Castaneda's supposed apprenticeship with a Yaqui Indian sorcerer, don Juan Matus. Dividing the work into two sections, Castaneda begins by describing don Juan's philosophies, then continues with his own reflections....

Timeless Teachings of John Wesleyfor the Modern-Day Christian John Wesley's Teachings is the first systematic exposition of John Wesley's theology that encompasses all of his writings. Wesley was a prolific writer and commentator on Scripture-his collected works fill twenty-four volumes-and yet it is commonly held that he was not systematic or consistent in his theology and teachings.On the contrary, Thomas C. Oden demonstrates that Wesley displayed...

Nichiren Daishonin's writings provide a practical formula for enabling all people to achieve victory in every aspect of their lives and attain an unshakable state of happiness. This volume of “Learning from Nichiren's Writings: The Teachings for Victory” contains two commemorative lectures (November 18 and January 26) by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda in addition to lectures on nine of Nichiren's letters: “Early Desires Are Enlightenment” “The...

PADMASAMBHAVA'S ORAL INSTRUCTIONS TO LADY TSOGYAL! The teachings collected in this book are part of the ancient tradition known as terma treasures -works hidden during the ninth century in secret places in Tibet, to be rediscovered by qualified masters of future generations. Padmasambhava's oral teachings to his chief disciple- Yeshe Tsogyal, Princess of Kharchen- were recorded in coded language called dakinis script and concealed for centuries....

This book is a collection of teachings I have prepared in order to support, encourage and stimulate Christians. I cover issues: of depression, integrity, inconsistency and determination.

On the page 20 of this book: '...Working on oneself is the creation of a mystical crystal within oneself, a luminous core capable of self-development. We have an alchemical school of self-realization. For example, it is difficult for some disciples to hold their ground on the Argonauts' Ship because their personal desire to grow is weak. But the School needs such a person who is more of this world too. While on the Slippery Deck, such a disciple...

Swedenborg experienced dreams and visions in which he was appointed by the Lord to write a heavenly doctrine to reform Christianity. He claimed that the Lord had opened his eyes, so that he could freely visit heaven and hell and talk with angels, demons, and other spirits. His best known book is 'Heaven and Hell.' The destruction of the world is not meant by the day of the last judgment. Those who have not known the spiritual sense of the Word, have...

In 'Heaven and Hell,' Swedenborg gives the reader a detailed description of the afterlife. He deals with God, heaven, hell, angels, spirits, and devils; and he addresses the issues of who is in heaven and hell. Are there any Jews, Muslims, and people of pre-Christian times such as pagan Romans and Greeks in heaven? He posits that the love of self or of the world drives one towards hell, and love of God and fellow men towards heaven. Here is the most...