The Dharma in DNA (2022) explores the intersections between Buddhist philosophy and biology. At first glance, these two traditions couldn’t be more different. One is spiritual; the other empirical. But there are overlaps. Both traditions are attempts to discover meaning, for one. But there’s more to it than that: both the teachings of the Buddha …
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The Four Loves (1960) is an exploration of love in its different forms. By tracing how each form is motivated, author C. S. Lewis identifies love’s gifts and shortcomings, and reveals how God’s Divine Love can beautify all our relationships. Who is it for? Christians seeking to deepen their connection with God Bighearted folk who …
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down (2012) explains how our fast-paced world can easily become overwhelming. Even minor setbacks can seem catastrophic, making the bigger problems all the more devastating. By practicing mindfulness and compassion with ourselves and others, we allow ourselves the space necessary to slow down, breathe, and discover …
A History of God (1993) traces the related histories of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim concepts of God. From the jealous God of the ancient Israelites to the revelations of Allah, and from the life of Jesus through to theological doctrinal discussions and God’s status in the modern world, these summaries tell the story of …
When painful feelings like anger, fear, and shame rear their ugly heads, it’s natural to want to run away from them. But radical acceptance, rather than avoidance, offers the most promising approach for dealing with suffering. In this book summary for Radical Acceptance, you’ll learn about the basics of human suffering and why radical acceptance …
Crazy Faith (2021) explores the multi-faceted nature of modern faith. It explains how key stories from the Bible are still relevant to the challenges we face today, and offers faith-based solutions to the stresses of daily life. Genres Christian Books, Bibles, Christian Living, Christian Inspirational, Christian Self Help, Christian Spiritual Growth, Non-fiction, Religion, Faith, Christianity, …
The Art of Living (1987) details the Vipassanā meditation principles set out by the famed Burmese-Indian teacher S. N. Goenka. As well as describing the techniques of Vipassanā meditation, it delves into the deeper philosophy of Buddhism. Genres Mindfulness, Happiness, Religion, Spirituality, Spiritual Meditations, Christian Meditation Worship and Devotion, Other Eastern Religions and Sacred Texts, …
Many people go through life on autopilot, making decisions based on who they think they are but never stopping to assess and discover their true selves. In this summary, you’ll gain insights from the Enneagram — an ancient personality type system — about how you and the people around you are wired. With this self-discovery …
Visioneering (1999) is a guide to living life with clarity of vision. In addition to explaining how to create and fulfill a vision, it explains why Christians live their best lives when they align their vision with God’s purpose – and then act accordingly. Who is it for? Christians interested in living a Christ-centered life …
Live No Lies (2021) is a survival guide for Christians living in troubled times. It analyzes the main challenges facing Christians today, including lies from the devil and the influences of Western secular society, which are often incompatible with religious values. It also offers spiritual practices for Christians to adopt and suggests some possible ways …