Oral Teachings

In this collaboration between Frenchwoman Alexandra David-Neel and her friend, the Tibetan lama Aphur Yongden, The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects provides an account of the Madhyamika (Middle Way) school of Buddhism, a method of mediation and enlightenment that was developed by the great Indian teacher Nagarjuna.

Martin Prechtel is widely recognized as a profound and beloved teacher for our times. Raised in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, he has dedicated his life to the preservation and promulgation of indigenous spirituality. Rescuing the Light is a collection of Prechtel's quotes and sayings spanning the course of 15 years, and recorded at Bolad's Kitchen, a four-year course in New Mexico where students from all walks of life gather to receive hands-on training in language, history, cooking, farming, and crafts.

This is the fifth edition of a popular book that provides a unique and extremely powerful set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively, so impressively, in fact, that it appears that the speaker's language itself has improved overnight. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business. ...

In the current volume, the author describes in detail the theory and nature of the principles and practices used in his approach to language teaching. He is not afraid to talk about some aspects of language learning and teaching, such as the development of lexical and grammatical accuracy, as well as the need for memorization and the development of memory, that have been increasingly omitted from the classroom as a result of the rise in popularity of theories that debase their significance but which are very important, especially if students are to reach the highest level of proficiency. He...

This book was previously published as “The Teaching Assistant’s Lesson” by Reba Bale. She’s about to learn a painful lesson – while everyone in her class watches! Spoiled college student Jenny missed the sign-up deadline for work-study jobs, so now she’s stuck with whatever jobs they have left. She figures she’s looking at a future wearing a hairnet and flipping burgers in the cafeteria, until her advisor tells her about a teaching assistant job with the notoriously stern Doctor Abrams. Dr. Abrams goes through teaching assistants like tissue, but Jenny is good at charming ...

En este precioso libro se revela la práctica extraordinaria del Mahamudra del tantra del linaje oral de Ganden, que el autor recibió directamente de su Guía Espiritual, Vajradhara Triyhang Rimpoché. Se expone de manera concisa y sencilla el camino espiritual completo, desde las prácticas preliminares hasta las etapas de consumación del tantra del yoga supremo, que nos capacitan para alcanzar la iluminación total en esta vida.

The Dīghanikāya or Long Discourses of the Buddha is one of the four major collections of teachings from the early period of Buddhism. Its 34 suttas (in Sanskrit, sutras) demonstrate remarkable breadth in both content and style, forming a comprehensive collection. The Art of Listening gives an introduction to the Dīghanikāya and demonstrates the historical, cultural, and spiritual insights that emerge when we view the Buddhist suttas as oral literature.

In a sultry Georgia town where secrets simmer like summer heat, a quiet teacher with a dark past clashes with a fiery former beauty queen desperate to protect her daughter’s future. Their battle ignites a forbidden dance of dominance and submission, each encounter more intense than the last, as blackmail and lust weave a dangerous web. Her voluptuous curves yield to his commanding touch, but shadows lurk—gossiping locals, a vengeful ex-lover, and a mysterious threat that could destroy them both. Steamy, suspenseful, and dripping with raw desire, this erotic thriller delivers heart-...

Lindsey was 19 years old, and although she’d already slept with a few guys, she knew she was more attracted to women than men. She confided her bisexuality to her mother’s friend — 52-year-old Trudi, who was gay (although not out) — who dispensed invaluable advice and wisdom to Lindsey about what it would be like when Lindsey had sex with another woman for the first time. Not much later, Lindsey had her first lesbian experience with Marnie, one of her co-workers, who was also 19 years old. It had been great, and she and Marnie did all sorts of hot things together several more times....

Kallie was 19, sexy, and very much into women, even though she had kept her lesbian desires a secret from virtually everyone. There were women who Kallie lusted after, but perhaps nobody more than Jim’s gorgeous 45-year-old girlfriend, Kristen. Finally, Kallie revealed her secrets to Kristen— that she was gay; that she had never gone all the way with a woman before; and that she had an enormous crush on Kristen. Kristen had a secret to reveal to Kallie, too: She was bisexual, and once in a while she cheated on Jim with another woman in order to satisfy that side of herself. They ...

"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!"~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!"~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!"~ G. Taylor In this searing-hot sexy 14,000-word story, a young woman and an older man go on the adventure of their lifetimes as they begin a passionate intimate relationship. Kiera Harper is a sassy, quick-witted computer hacker living in Chicago when she gets hired for some field work to conduct surveillance. The next thing she knows, she is embroiled in a labyrinthine plot and a grand conspiracy, and the only way to save the day is by starting a...

"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor The steamy and salacious sexual adventures continue in the paranormal suspense series Hot Wife Wrecked Entry. Now Donna McBride and her horny, hungry rescue team might be in over their head, as they begin to realize this isn't just a mission to save Donna's 2-timing no-good dirty cop husband, Tyson, from dangerous and demanding Mexican Drug Cartels. They are also on a mission deep into the supernatural as they explore the spunky...

Synopsis: A high school counselor’s life is ruined when he is wrongly accused by a cocaine snorting student. After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. ★★★ If you enjoy this story, subscribe via our website to "After Dinner Conversation Magazine" and get ...