Tag: Perseverance

Laughter, Creativity, and Perseverance Female Agency in Buddhism and Hinduism


Free Download Ute Hüsken, "Laughter, Creativity, and Perseverance: Female Agency in Buddhism and Hinduism "
English | ISBN: 0197603726 | 2022 | 296 pages | PDF | 8 MB
In most mainstream traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, women have for centuries largely been excluded from positions of religious and ritual leadership. However, as this volume shows, in an increasing number of late-20th-century and early-21st-century contexts, women can and do undergo monastic and priestly education; they can receive ordination/initiation as Buddhist nuns or Hindu priestesses; and they are accepted as religious and political leaders. Even though these processes still take place largely outside or at the margins of traditional religious institutions, it is clear that women are actually establishing new religious trends and currents. They are attracting followers, and they are occupying religious positions on par with men.

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Keep Going The Art of Perseverance


Keep Going: The Art of Perseverance By Joseph M. Marshall III
2006 | 144 Pages | ISBN: 140273607X | EPUB | 1 MB
From bestselling Native American writer, Joseph Marshall III comes a beautifully packaged, inspirational guide deeply rooted in Lakota spirituality. When a young man’s father dies, he turns to his wise grandfather for comfort. He shares his perspective on life, the perseverance it requires and the pleasure and pain of the journey. Filled with dialogue, stories and recollections, readers will draw comfort, knowledge and strength from the Grandfather’s words – just as Marshall himself did.

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The Forerunner A Story of Pain and Perseverance in America


English | 2022 | ISBN: 0593320581 | 258 pages | True EPUB | 5.81 MB
From one of America’s most transformative politicians and activists, a powerful and inspiring memoir that sheds light on a harrowing personal journey and reveals how urgently we need our political leadership to prioritize meeting the needs of our most marginalized communities.

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