The Child within the Lotus is a groundbreaking guide from the author of the bestselling Babys First 100 Days. Blending current western knowledge with eastern wisdom, this book is a guide on how to nurture a child both physically and spiritually through all stages of growth. From birth to eight years of age and beyond, normal age appropriate behaviour is explained with practical advice on how to read the signs of tiredness, different types of crying and establishing sleeping patterns. A wealth of essential parenting topics related to spiritual development is also explored. Designed in colour-coded sections related to the system of the chakras to lead the reader through the developmental stages of human behaviour Giving insights into holistic aspects of human growth and behaviour Written in simple, everyday language An essential parenting resource which promotes emotional and physical well-being This is a book for anyone nurturing a little child, considering having a child or even for someone thinking about their own childhood and wanting to parent their own personal development.

In the symphony of life's paradoxes, Lotus Blooms in Silence invites readers to unravel the intricate dance between hate and kindness, love and disparity, and the resounding echoes of humanity's struggle. In the labyrinth of uncertainties, where courage often falters, this narrative emerges as a beacon-a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Within this tapestry of existence, a simple act of kindness becomes a catalyst, altering the trajectory of a child's life. As an adult navigating through racial and cultural discord, Amitkumar Banerjee embarks on a journey of profound social reform in rural Maharashtra. Confronted by threats, humiliation, and mockery, he stands resilient, propelled forward by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and the formidable spirits of Srimati Lata Pande and Mrs. Ratna Banerjee. This novel unfolds a captivating narrative where literary prowess intertwines with the fervor of social activism. Amidst a backdrop of emotions, challenges, and triumphs, 'Lotus Blooms in Silence' transcends its role as a mere story. It becomes a living testament to the transformative alchemy of words and deeds, echoing in the reader's heart long after the final page is turned-a resonating ode to the enduring power of the human narrative.

Depictions of children have had a prominent place in Chinese art since the Song period (960-1279). Yet one would be hard pressed to find any significant discussion of children in art in the historical documents of imperial China or contemporary scholarship on Chinese art. Children in Chinese Art brings to the forefront themes and motifs that have crossed social boundaries for centuries but have been overlooked in scholarly treatises. In this volume, experts in the fields of art, religion, literature, and history introduce and elucidate many of the issues surrounding child imagery in China, including its use for didactic reinforcement of social values as well as the amuletic function of these works. The introduction provides a thought-provoking overview of the history of depictions of children, exploring both stylistic development and the emergence of specific themes. In an insightful essay, China specialists combine expertise in literature and painting to propose that the focus on children in both genres during the Song is an indication of a truly humane society. Skillful use of visual and textual sources from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) period explains children's games and the meaning of depictions of boys at play. Gender issues are examined in an intriguing look at mothers and children in woodblock illustrations to Ming versions of the classical text Lie ni juan. Depictions of the childhood of saints and sages from murals and commemorative tablets in ancient temples are considered. The volume concludes with two highly original essays on child protectors and destroyers in Chinese folk religion and family portraits and their scarcity in China before the nineteenth century. Contributors: Ellen B. Avril, Catherine Barnhart, Richard Barnhart, Terese Tse Bartholomew, Julia K. Murray, Ann Waltner, Ann Barrott Wicks.

Did you know? Unknown convictions steer your life. The invisible wall you keep running into, the glas ceiling hindering your career, the secret marriage contract that turns your love into a war of roses - your subconcious mind plays a major role when it comes to finding yourself in troubled waters. Once you find ways to gently discover and understand this unconcious part of yourself, a new world with unexpected solutions will unfold. Questions turn into findings, confusion into clarity, conflicts into energy for creating new solutions. Here's how it works. Based on the psychological and philosophical orientation model Wiegand Lotus the Lotus Time supplies a humorous ego-stretching for the reflection on yourself. Spend some very special Lotus Time with your diary all by yourself, with your partner, your best friend or even your business confidants. Draw one of the expressive and esthetic Lotus Cards from the card deck and find the exiting topics in the workbook that come with them. You will come to answer yourself questions you have never asked before. Find your purpose, add value to your life, reflect on your talents, your instinct's nature, your ancestry , your inner child and many more. Discover and enjoy the enlightening learning effect of shadow work, when you draw cards like "greed", "vanity" or "hatred" while you work your way through the 60 exiting topics for your soul. Find a deeper meaning in your communication and go ahead step by step finding out more about the amazing personality that your are. The future ist waiting for us to develop. So don't hesitate. It's high time for Lotus Time.

In this candid, insightful, and unconventional memoir, Goldie Hawn invites us to join her in an inspirational look back at the people, places, and events that have touched her. It is the spiritual journey of a heart in search of enlightenment. With her trademark effervescence, Goldie delivers a personal look at private and powerful events that carried her through life: her father’s spontaneity; her mother’s courage; and the joy of being a daughter, a sister, a parent, and a lover. She writes about her childhood dreams of becoming a ballerina. She takes us on a tour of her go-go years in 1960s New York City, the phenomenon of TV’s Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, her Oscar-winning debut in Cactus Flower and Hollywood stardom. She writes intimately about the challenges of love, anger and fear, and the importance of compassion and integrity. She speaks openly about her family, her partner Kurt Russell, her children; her faith, her curiosity for that which she doesn’t yet know, and her thirst for knowledge. Most of all, it is a trip back through a life well lived by a woman well loved.

Introduction (內容簡介) The Wondrous Dharma Lotus Flower Sutra teaches the Bodhisattva Way, which is the original intent of all buddhas in opening the provisional to reveal the true. It is the Middle Way where matters and principles are in harmony; it is the perfect teaching of wondrous existence in true emptiness. It is the king of all sutras, the ultimate reality of the One Vehicle, and the one teaching that leads to buddhahood. The Lotus Sutra consists of Twenty-Eight Chapters, divided into three parts: Preface, Main Teachings, and Transmission. The Introductory Chapter is the Preface. The Jing Si Dharma Essence of the Wondrous Lotus Sutra combines the wondrous meanings of the sutra text with Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s notes as she explains the Dharma. The two parts connect and complement each other, skillfully explaining the Dharma in subtle and wondrous detail and revealing the wondrous state of the extremely profound true Dharma. 《妙法蓮華經》旨在教菩薩法，乃開權顯實之諸佛本懷，是事理圓融之中道，是真空妙有之圓教，為諸經之王，一乘實相，成佛唯一之教。 《法華經》共二十八品，入文為三︰初序分，二正宗分，三流通分。本書〈序品第一〉為序分。 《靜思法髓妙蓮華》融會經文妙義與證嚴法師之講法手札，此兩部分相連貫、互呼應，宛轉委曲、微妙細膩，顯示法華經真實甚深法藏之奧祕境界。

"Lotus Buds" by Amy Carmichael is a collection of insightful and heartwarming stories that revolve around the experiences of children in India. Amy Carmichael, a Christian missionary and writer, shares narratives that reflect her deep love and compassion for the children she encountered during her work in Southern India. The stories within "Lotus Buds" provide glimpses into the lives, struggles, and joys of Indian children, particularly those in and around the Dohnavur Fellowship, a Christian mission founded by Carmichael. The title, "Lotus Buds," is symbolic, representing the potential for beauty and purity in the lives of these young ones despite challenging circumstances. Carmichael's writing is characterized by empathy and a keen understanding of the cultural context. Through these tales, she conveys important moral and spiritual lessons, often drawing parallels between the natural world and the spiritual realm. This collection is suitable for readers interested in missionary literature, Indian culture, and stories that celebrate the resilience and innocence of children. "Lotus Buds" stands as a testament to Amy Carmichael's dedication to her mission and her commitment to sharing the transformative power of love and faith.

The Lotus Awakening is the book for oneself to liberate from illusions, pleasures and distractions. There is an understanding of the supreme truth that is the Creator itself; the one having non-dual nature, through various meditation techniques such as Mantra and Visualization Techniques. The author has described the true nature of a being, which is beyond the physical body that is Atman, which is endless and beginingless, which has pervading and perennial reality.

Yip Mann, an elderly spice farmer, should have known better than to purchase a fifteen-year-old cherry-girl as his concubine, especially one beautiful enough to be seen as Ch'ien Gum - comparable to a thousand pieces of gold. But surely he deserves such a plaything to give him the last of his sons. To Yip Mann's dismay, the wilful concubine dies bearing him a worthless girl-child. After her death he must make use of the girl as best he can: by binding her feet in the forbidden practice of the Golden Lotus, he can sell her for a higher price. But the daughter he names Li-Xia - Beautiful One - has the fighting spirit of her rebellious mother, escaping the crippling bandages: she knows her feet will be her freedom. And when they lead her into the path of a mysterious 'foreign devil', Li-Xia takes the first steps on a new and perilous journey . . .