Shifting And Shaping
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Shape Shifting--reclaiming YOUR Perfect Body
In Shape Shifting--reclaiming your perfect body, Lisa Bonnice (author, talk radio host, humorist and award-winning writer for MNSBC.com) takes your hand and not only walks, but skips with you along a delightful and humorous path to a welcoming, refreshing awareness. Once you choose to respect and appreciate your body and life as it is right now, you'll find it much easier to create any changes you desire. Your thoughts, conscious or not, are shifting your shape and life even as you read this. You'll be happily surprised at what happens when you consciously convert them into good thoughts! This book accomplishes just that. Thorough and entertaining, Lisa imparts valuable information in an easygoing, yet detailed, read. You'll realize that you already Shape Shift your physical form, second by second. Make no mistake--this is not just another weight loss book. It is a comprehensive life-plan book. Whether or not your goals include weight loss or improved health, Lisa explains the exciting, fascinating practice of Shape Shifting. After seeing results, you'll view your "excess weight" as a blessing--a teaching tool that will enable you to transform and enhance all aspects your life. Shape Shifting illuminates how to unleash your authentic self that strains at its tether. All you have to understand and acknowledge is that a more blissful, fulfilling life awaits. You already have the power. Walk through the door, flip the switch, sever the binding constraints and burst free!
Shifting Shape, Shaping Text
Author: Steven Heine
language: en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date: 1999-12-01
According to the fox koan, the second case in the Wu-men kuan koan collection, Zen master Pai-chang encounters a fox who claims to be a former abbot punished through endless reincarnations for denying the efficacy of karmic causality. In the end he is liberated by Pai-chang's turning word, which asserts the inexorability of cause-and-effect. Most traditional interpretations of the koan focus on the philosophical issue of causality in relation to earlier Buddhist doctrines, such as dependent origination and emptiness. Dogen, the founder of the Japanese Soto school, devoted two fascicles of the Shobogenzo exclusively to the fox koan. One fascicle supports a paradoxical view of causality and non-causality, the two being "two sides of the same coin"; the second strongly attacks this interpretation and defends a literal reading that asserts causality and denies non-causality. Dogen's apparent change of heart on this topic has inspired scholars of the recent Critical Buddhist methodology to evaluate the merits and weaknesses in Zen's attitude toward ethical issues and social affairs. Shifting Shape, Shaping Text examines the fox koan in relation to philosophical and institutional issues facing the Ch'an/Zen tradition in both Sung China and medieval and contemporary Japan. Steven Heine integrates his own philological analysis of the koan, textual analysis of koan collections and related literary genres in T'ang and Sung China, folklore studies, recent discourse theory, Dogen studies, and research on monastic codes and institutional history to craft an original and compelling work. More specifically, he illuminates a fascinating dimension of the entire Ch'an/Zen tradition as he carefully lays out the philosophical issues in the koan concerning causality/karma and enlightenment, the ethical issues contained therein, the bearing that certain interpretations of causality had on the creation of monastic codes and institutional security in China, the relation between Zen and folk religion as revealed by the koan, and the issue of possible antinomianism in Zen, especially as grappled with by later thinkers such as Dogen and contemporary representatives of Critical Buddhism. Finally he applies theories of "high" and "low" religion and contemporary discourse and in the process rethinks the theories and their applicability across cultures. Far-reaching yet rigorous, Shifting Shape, Shaping Text will not only attract the interest of Ch'an/Zen specialists, but also those studying folklore, popular religion, and issues concerning the nature of discourse and the relation between "high" and "low" religions.
The Shaman's Way: A Guide to Transformation and Healing
Author: Pasquale De Marco
language: en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date: 2025-07-15
**The Shaman's Way: A Guide to Transformation and Healing** is an extraordinary journey into the ancient wisdom of shamanism, offering a profound path to personal and global healing. Drawing upon the teachings and practices of indigenous cultures from around the world, this comprehensive guide invites you to rediscover the interconnectedness of all living things and harness the power of shamanism for your own transformation. Within these pages, you will embark on a transformative odyssey, exploring the core principles of shamanism, including the three worlds, the spirit animal, the power of dreams, the importance of ritual, and the art of shape-shifting. You will learn how to connect with the natural world, access the wisdom of your dreams, and create powerful rituals for healing and transformation. **The Shaman's Way** provides step-by-step guidance on a variety of shamanic practices, including dream interpretation, divination, ritual, and shape-shifting. You will learn how to cast the shaman stones, interpret your dreams, and design and perform rituals that honor the sacredness of life. You will also discover the art of shape-shifting, a powerful technique for accessing different states of consciousness and connecting with the spirit world. As you delve deeper into the shamanic path, you will discover the profound power of self-discovery and the interconnectedness of all living things. You will learn to embrace the wisdom of the natural world, find balance and harmony in your life, and contribute to the healing of our planet. **The Shaman's Way** is more than just a book; it is a gateway to a deeper understanding of yourself, the world around you, and your place in the vast web of life. Join us on this extraordinary journey and unlock the transformative power of shamanism. If you like this book, write a review!