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Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong: Qigong of Unconditional Love, A Return to Oneness Starting the practice of Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong is the first step of a journey to our origin. Our origin, our true homeland, is the state in which we experience the feeling of complete well-being. Returning there means discovering the true self - achieving insight into a wholeness that has never been lost, just forgotten. Always be at home, no matter where we are - always find wholeness no matter what the life circumstances may be - attaining this means merging with everything and knowing that there is only oneness.

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The city of Nairobi is a rich context for the study of sociolinguistic phenomena. The coexistence of speakers of many different languages, further differentiated by socio-economic class, age and ethnicity provide conditions for the development of a mixed code such as Sheng, an urban variety of Kenyan Swahili which has morphed from a ""youth language"" into a vernacular of wider use. Sheng is a unique phenomenon in the study of linguistic change and innovation in an African context, a reflection of the ethnolinguistic diversity of Kenya, and language asymmetry created by socio-economic disparities. It also provides a window into understanding the processes of urban multilingualism, within the specific space structuring of Nairobi city. This book is a detailed account of the rise and development of Sheng, its linguistic structure, social functions, and possible future directions. The author's analysis of its presence in newspapers, TV, radio and online, makes it clear that Sheng functions as a particularly useful lens through which to explore contemporary Kenya. Chege Githiora lectures in Swahili and Applied Linguistics at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and is author of Afro-Mexicans: Discourse of race and identity in the African Diaspora.

The city of Nairobi is a rich context for the study of sociolinguistic phenomena. The coexistence of speakers of many different languages, further differentiated by socio-economic class, age and ethnicity provide conditions for the development of a mixed code such as Sheng, an urban variety of Kenyan Swahili which has morphed from a ""youth language"" into a vernacular of wider use. Sheng is a unique phenomenon in the study of linguistic change and innovation in an African context, a reflection of the ethnolinguistic diversity of Kenya, and language asymmetry created by socio-economic disparities. It also provides a window into understanding the processes of urban multilingualism, within the specific space structuring of Nairobi city. This book is a detailed account of the rise and development of Sheng, its linguistic structure, social functions, and possible future directions. The author's analysis of its presence in newspapers, TV, radio and online, makes it clear that Sheng functions as a particularly useful lens through which to explore contemporary Kenya. Chege Githiora lectures in Swahili and Applied Linguistics at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and is author of Afro-Mexicans: Discourse of race and identity in the African Diaspora.

Sri Satguru Publications Tao Sheng'S Commentary On The Lotus Sutra: A Study And Translation

Although overshadowed by Bruce Lee's adulation and Jackie Chan's longevity in the pantheon of martial arts film actors, another superstar enjoyed a brief yet prolific career on the Hong Kong silver screen. A charismatic performer known for his impish nature, ingenuous ways, and physical adroitness, Alexander Fu Sheng was beloved worldwide. Starting his career in 1971, Fu Sheng advanced through the ranks of Shaw Brothers Studio to become one of Southeast Asia’s most treasured celebrities. His juvenile and playful flairs were in stark contrast to the studio’s leading men and turned Alex into an international sensation. Fu Sheng’s popularity was peaking when a wrong turn proved fatal in a 1983 motor vehicle accident. He was 28-years-old. “Alexander Fu Sheng: Biography of the Chinatown Kid” goes beyond the customary film reviews and rehashing of old tales. It provides unique insight by those who knew and worked alongside the actor. Each of Alex’s forty-three finished movies are examined, providing behind-the-scenes tales, biographical background on the filmmakers and co-stars, and the history of the films’ source materials. Unfinished projects are also revealed, his family, marriage and impending divorce are explored, and we read in Alex’s own words his thoughts about his fame and what the future might bring. You’ve read the books about Bruce and Jackie. Now, its Alex’s time.

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Although overshadowed by Bruce Lee's adulation and Jackie Chan's longevity in the pantheon of martial arts film actors, another superstar enjoyed a brief yet prolific career on the Hong Kong silver screen. A charismatic performer known for his impish nature, ingenuous ways, and physical adroitness, Alexander Fu Sheng was beloved worldwide. Starting his career in 1971, Fu Sheng advanced through the ranks of Shaw Brothers Studio to become one of Southeast Asia’s most treasured celebrities. His juvenile and playful flairs were in stark contrast to the studio’s leading men and turned Alex into an international sensation. Fu Sheng’s popularity was peaking when a wrong turn proved fatal in a 1983 motor vehicle accident. He was 28-years-old. “Alexander Fu Sheng: Biography of the Chinatown Kid” goes beyond the customary film reviews and rehashing of old tales. It provides unique insight by those who knew and worked alongside the actor. Each of Alex’s forty-three finished movies are examined, providing behind-the-scenes tales, biographical background on the filmmakers and co-stars, and the history of the films’ source materials. Unfinished projects are also revealed, his family, marriage and impending divorce are explored, and we read in Alex’s own words his thoughts about his fame and what the future might bring. You’ve read the books about Bruce and Jackie. Now, its Alex’s time.

Sri Satguru Publications Tao Sheng'S Commentary On The Lotus Sutra: A Study And Translation

Kang Sheng held tremendous power in China for more than 50 years. As a member of Mao's inner circle, he created China's dreaded secret police, unleashed the demonic Cultural Revolution, and oversaw the murder and torture of millions of Chinese. The Claws of the Dragon is a stunning revelation of the inner workings of Chinese politics and government. 16 pages of photos.

A biography of Kang Sheng, the man who manipulated Mao and created the legacy of tyrannical cruelty that continues to exist in China

Combining the wisdom of classical Chinese medicine with modern nutritional science, this book explores the concept of Yang Sheng, which means to nourish life by nurturing body, mind and spirit in harmony with the natural rhythms and universal laws, revealing the importance of nutrition within it and outlining how our modern lifestyle and environment challenges our ability to do that. A perfect guide for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine, the book explains modern diets and Chinese nutritional theory with a focus on prevention of illness and the impact of lifestyle and environment on our health during each stage of life. Lifestyle and nutritional advice for prevention and treatment of a range of illnesses and conditions is given for both adults and children.

Deaths End is book 3 of 3 of the phenomenal science fiction The Three-body Problem trilogy (also known as Remembrance of Earths Past) by China's top sci-fi novelist Liu Cixin. An alien civilization of a dying planet is about to take over the earth. How would humans evaluate this civilization? Should they take them as foe or friend? Cixin Liu is an eight-time winner of the Galaxy Award (the Chinese Hugo) and a winner of the Nebula Award. The trilogy has been translated into English, titled The Three-body Problem, by Ken Liu (book 1 and 3, ) the sci-fi writer who swept the Nebula, the Hugo, and the World Fantasy Awards and Joel Martinsen (book 2). Professor Derwei Wang touted The Three Body Problem as the top pick of the Chinese sci-fi genre. Liu is acclaimed to be the Jin Yong (the number one Kung Fu novelist) of Chinese sci-fi. The English titles of the trilogy are: The Three-Body Problem, The Dark Forest, and "Death's End." "The Three-Body Problem" has won Best Novel of the 2015 Hugo, the top honor of the Sci-fi genre. The English version of the novel is topping the Amazon bestselling list.

Combining the wisdom of classical Chinese medicine with modern nutritional science, this book explores the concept of Yang Sheng, which means to nourish life by nurturing body, mind and spirit in harmony with the natural rhythms and universal laws, revealing the importance of nutrition within it and outlining how our modern lifestyle and environment challenges our ability to do that. A perfect guide for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine, the book explains modern diets and Chinese nutritional theory with a focus on prevention of illness and the impact of lifestyle and environment on our health during each stage of life. Lifestyle and nutritional advice for prevention and treatment of a range of illnesses and conditions is given for both adults and children.

Koichi Shinohara traces the evolution of Esoteric Buddhist rituals from the simple recitation of spells in the fifth century to complex systems involving image worship, mandala initiation, and visualization practices in the ninth century. He presents an important new reading of a seventh-century Chinese text called the Collected Dharani Sutras, which shows how earlier rituals for specific deities were synthesized into a general Esoteric initiation ceremony and how, for the first time, the notion of an Esoteric Buddhist pantheon emerged.In the Collected Dharani Sutras, rituals for specific deities were typically performed around images of the deities, yet Esoteric Buddhist rituals in earlier sources involved the recitation of spells rather than the use of images. The first part of this study explores how such simpler rituals came to be associated with the images of specific deities and ultimately gave rise to the general Esoteric initiation ceremony described in the crucial example of the All-Gathering mandala ritual in the Collected Dharani Sutras. The visualization practices so important to later Esoteric Buddhist rituals were absent from this ceremony, and their introduction would fundamentally change Esoteric Buddhist practice. This study examines the translations of dharani sutras made by Bodhiruci in the early eighth century and later Esoteric texts, such as Yixing's commentary on the Mahavairocana sutra and Amoghavajra's ritual manuals, to show how incorporation of visualization greatly enriched Esoteric rituals and helped develop elaborate iconographies for the deities. Over time, the ritual function of images became less certain, and the emphasis shifted toward visualization. This study clarifies the complex relationship between images and ritual, changing how we perceive Esoteric Buddhist art as well as ritual.

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A practical guide to preventing and treating the toxic assault on our bodies · Shows how the practices of periodic detox and “rational retox” can counteract the toxic nature of our modern lifestyles, diets, and environment · Provides ancient Chinese methods and remedies that help the body repair itself · Includes detoxification techniques, formulas, and exercises that work within 10 days Despite the wonders of modern medicine, the state of human health throughout the world is eroding at an alarming rate. The long-term accumulation of toxins and acid waste in our bodies--both from the chemically contaminated air we breathe and water we drink as well as the toxins we ingest in the form of low quality food, preservatives, and additives--damages our organs, corrodes our joints and arteries, enervates our nervous system, and inhibits our immune system. Chronic pain and fatigue, hypertension and heart failure, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, indigestion, insomnia, and even acne, are all caused by the long-term accumulation of toxins in our bodies. In The Tao of Detox Daniel Reid combines traditional Eastern practices and the latest of modern Western thinking to offer detoxification methods that can repair in as little as seven to ten days much of the long-term damage done. He provides breathing exercises, massage techniques, and soft exercises such as yoga and tai chi that help the body to heal itself. He also explains the importance of “rational retoxification,” which allows the careful reintroduction of less healthy substances, and offers ways to counteract those toxins we can’t--or don’t want to--avoid, including alcohol and tobacco. Reid explains that, just as we care for our cars with regular tune-ups, by practicing periodic detox as well as “rational retox,” we can enjoy long and healthy lives and still be able to “eat, drink, and be merry.”

Koichi Shinohara traces the evolution of Esoteric Buddhist rituals from the simple recitation of spells in the fifth century to complex systems involving image worship, mandala initiation, and visualization practices in the ninth century. He presents an important new reading of a seventh-century Chinese text called the Collected Dharani Sutras, which shows how earlier rituals for specific deities were synthesized into a general Esoteric initiation ceremony and how, for the first time, the notion of an Esoteric Buddhist pantheon emerged.In the Collected Dharani Sutras, rituals for specific deities were typically performed around images of the deities, yet Esoteric Buddhist rituals in earlier sources involved the recitation of spells rather than the use of images. The first part of this study explores how such simpler rituals came to be associated with the images of specific deities and ultimately gave rise to the general Esoteric initiation ceremony described in the crucial example of the All-Gathering mandala ritual in the Collected Dharani Sutras. The visualization practices so important to later Esoteric Buddhist rituals were absent from this ceremony, and their introduction would fundamentally change Esoteric Buddhist practice. This study examines the translations of dharani sutras made by Bodhiruci in the early eighth century and later Esoteric texts, such as Yixing's commentary on the Mahavairocana sutra and Amoghavajra's ritual manuals, to show how incorporation of visualization greatly enriched Esoteric rituals and helped develop elaborate iconographies for the deities. Over time, the ritual function of images became less certain, and the emphasis shifted toward visualization. This study clarifies the complex relationship between images and ritual, changing how we perceive Esoteric Buddhist art as well as ritual.

Deaths End is book 3 of 3 of the phenomenal science fiction The Three-body Problem trilogy (also known as Remembrance of Earths Past) by China's top sci-fi novelist Liu Cixin. An alien civilization of a dying planet is about to take over the earth. How would humans evaluate this civilization? Should they take them as foe or friend? Cixin Liu is an eight-time winner of the Galaxy Award (the Chinese Hugo) and a winner of the Nebula Award. The trilogy has been translated into English, titled The Three-body Problem, by Ken Liu (book 1 and 3, ) the sci-fi writer who swept the Nebula, the Hugo, and the World Fantasy Awards and Joel Martinsen (book 2). Professor Derwei Wang touted The Three Body Problem as the top pick of the Chinese sci-fi genre. Liu is acclaimed to be the Jin Yong (the number one Kung Fu novelist) of Chinese sci-fi. The English titles of the trilogy are: The Three-Body Problem, The Dark Forest, and "Death's End." "The Three-Body Problem" has won Best Novel of the 2015 Hugo, the top honor of the Sci-fi genre. The English version of the novel is topping the Amazon bestselling list.

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