Spirit Of The Hare

Download or read book Betrayal of the Spirit written by Nori J. Muster and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining behind-the-scenes coverage of an often besieged religious group with a personal account of one woman's struggle to find meaning in it, Betrayal of the Spirit takes readers to the center of life in the Hare Krishna movement. Nori J. Muster joined the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)--the Hare Krishnas--in 1978, shortly after the death of the movement's spiritual master, and worked for ten years as a public relations secretary and editor of the organization's newspaper, the ISKCON World Review. In this candid and critical account, Muster follows the inner workings of the movement and the Hare Krishnas' progressive decline. Combining personal reminiscences, published articles, and internal documents, Betrayal of the Spirit details the scandals that beset the Krishnas--drug dealing, weapons stockpiling, deceptive fundraising, child abuse, and murder within ISKCON–as well as the dynamics of schisms that forced some 95 percent of the group's original members to leave. In the midst of this institutional disarray, Muster continued her personal search for truth and religious meaning as an ISKCON member until, disillusioned at last with the movement's internal divisions, she quit her job and left the organization. In a new preface to the paperback edition, Muster discusses the personal circumstances that led her to ISKCON and kept her there as the movement's image worsened. She also talks about "the darkest secret"–child abuse in the ISKCON parochial schools--that was covered up by the public relations office where she worked.

Download or read book Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales written by Nelson Mandela and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mandela, the Nobel Laureate for Peace, has selected 32 African stories for this extraordinary new book, an anthology that presents Africa's oldest folk tales to the children of the world. Full color.

Download or read book The Hare and the Moon written by and published by Zephyr. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisite, full colour country almanac by artist Catherine Hyde, following the phases of the moon and a hare's journey throughout the twelve months of the year in a lyrical tribute to the natural world. Waking from the winter solstice a hare begins her journey. Through the landscape and its changing seasons, moving in harmony with the moon. Atmospheric and gorgeous paintings show the hare running in January, watching in February, leaping in March, until it comes full circle, sleeping in December. Twelve double page paintings of the hare's journey are accompanied by full pages of art, showing a tree, a flower and a bird for each month of the year. This rich celebration of flora, fauna and country life includes hawthorn and cowslips, swallows, blackbirds, buzzards and owls, harebells, holly, olive, rowan, poppies and much more. Titbits of text - folklore, fairytale, myth and legend complement the art complete this desirable gift book.

Download or read book The Golden Bough: pt. V−p1-2−s. Spirits of the corn and of the wild. 1912 written by James George Frazer and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rabbits written by Marie Mead and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who would guess that cute and cuddly rabbits are equally courageous, intelligent, and determined! The heartwarming true stories included in this beautiful full-color book reveal how these unassuming companions are often a huge surprise to their humans. The twenty-five uplifting stories are predominately about rabbits who are rescued from life-threatening situations and end up in loving homes, bringing out the best in their caregivers and reminding us of the strong bond shared by humans and animals. The stories inspire us to gentleness in our lives and to an awareness of the difference we can make in the life of another. This book, which offers hope and healing, is for animal lovers and for people who simply enjoy inspirational stories. Containing beautiful photographs and original art, it would make a lovely gift or coffee table book appropriate for mid-elementary students through adults and for reading aloud to younger children. The book is a must-have for anyone who has or is thinking of getting a rabbit. Highlights of the book include: Contributions by best-selling authors Susan Chernak McElroy and Dr. Bernie Siegel Stories about rabbits rescued by House Rabbit Society, Best Friends Animal Society, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue, Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society, and Rabbit Sanctuary "About Rabbits" pieces, which follow each story and explain something about the rabbit depicted or about rabbits in general Beautiful color photographs and original artwork Interesting articles, including veterinary basics, children and rabbits, modeling love and respect Resource section and index

Download or read book Experimental Investigation of the Spirit Manifestations written by Robert Hare and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Hare's investigation into Spiritualism, giving evidence of spirit manifestations and communications. A large portion of this work deals with the morals of Christians.

Download or read book The Golden Bough: pt. 1-2. Spirits of the corn and of the wild. 1912 written by James George Frazer and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: