Stolen Vows

A poetic classic from a major figure of American Zen. Zen Vows for Daily Life is a collection of gathas, vows in verse form for daily practice, similar to prayers or affirmations for use at home, at work, and in the meditation hall itself. Reciting these poetic vows can help us be fully present in each moment and each activity of our lives. These gathas serve as gentle reminders to return again and again to our highest aspirations, with acceptance, joy, and compassion—for ourselves and all beings. Zen Vows for Daily Life will be a steadfast companion in keeping the reader inspired and committed on their spiritual path. “Each act in a Buddhist monastery—washing up, putting on clothes, entering the Buddha hall, sitting down for meditation, getting up from meditation—receives its own Dharma poem. Events on pilgrimage—encountering a tree, a river, a bridge, a dignitary, a mendicant—likewise offer entries into truth. My purpose in this book is similar: to show how ordinary occurrences in our modern lay lives are in fact the Buddha’s own teachings—and also to show how we can involve ourselves accordingly in the practice of wisdom and compassion with family and friends, with everyone and everything.”—Robert Aitken, from the Preface “In [Zen Vows for Daily Life], poetry and meditation always go together. Poetry is comprised of images and music, and images make the practice easy. Robert Aitken Roshi is a poet who deeply appreciates practicing with these gathas. He offers us many beautiful verses, sterling examples of this practice, that we can use to reflect more deeply on what we are doing. I am grateful to Aitken Roshi for offering us this beautiful book.”—from the Foreword by Thich Nhat Hanh

Jesus made a Nazirite vow and so did Paul according to the New Testament. This book discusses the role of the Nazirite as evidenced in early Christian and other sources relevant to the period (250 BC – AD 70).

The Jerusalem Talmud probably originated in Tiberias in the School of Johanan ben Nappaha. It is a compilation of teachings of the schools of Tiberias, Sepphoris and Caesarea. It is written largely in a western Aramaic dialect that differs from its Babylonian counterpart.

The Mishnah is the foundational document of rabbinic law and, one could say, of rabbinic Judaism itself. It is overwhelmingly technical and focused on matters of practice, custom, and law. The Oxford Annotated Mishnah is the first annotated translation of this work, making the text accessible to all. With explanations of all technical terms and expressions, The Oxford Annotated Mishnah brings together an expert group of translators and annotators to assemble a version of the Mishnah that requires no specialist knowledge.

Most people don?t fully realize that the American legal system is owned and operated by a profit oriented service trade. To maintain their control, they require litigants to navigate through a convoluted web of abstractions for a chance to determine if there is any justice within its flawed structure. Everyone living in America , innocent or not, is in danger of being terrorized with a "trial by ordeal"philosophy that was supposed to be eliminated by the blood of the revolutionary colonists. Within this problem, there is a golden opportunity to recover valuable resources. Newly found financial energy can be the basis of an economic boom. In a patriotic, consumer orientated manner, Survival of the Slickest introduces the basic concepts of modern litigation in simple terms, the danger to every American, and why citizens must pursue a variety of recommendations.

Temptation proves irresistible in this sexy romance of revenge and redemption by Marcella Bell. The most unconventional of proposals… The most unexpected of replies! Helene d’Tierrza detests her corrupt father’s tainted legacy. It’s why she’s sworn never to wed or have children. That’s never been a problem for this strong-willed soldier. Until superrich Drake Andros makes his proposal! Drake deserves justice for all Hel’s father stole from him. His plan hinges on marrying Hel and her carrying his heir, so he’s pleased when their attraction instantly roars to life. Then he discovers her vow of celibacy… Persuading Hel to let down her guard will require him to do the unthinkable…and let down his own! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all The Queen’s Guard books: Book 1: Stolen to Wear His Crown Book 2: His Stolen Innocent’s Vow

He'll protect her...whether she likes it or not. Riona Griffin is gorgeous, intelligent, and iron-willed, determined to carve her name in the family ledger without a man at her side. But when she barely survives an unexpected attack on her life, her family hires Raylan Boone as her bodyguard--a rancher, a soldier, and a southern boy with plenty of charm to burn. And Riona hates his guts. She doesn't think she needs anybody, but Raylan is pretty sure she needs him. After all, she's being hunted by an assassin who never misses his mark. To keep her safe, Raylan will have to stay by her side, day and night, for the foreseeable future. Riona might think that's a fate worse than death, but once they're alone on Raylan's family ranch, the chemistry between them comes to a boil--and everything changes. Raylan knows Riona could learn to love him. But he'll have to keep her alive first. And this hitman isn't getting his girl without a fight.