Few teachers in the West possess both the spiritual training and the scholarship to lead us along the path to enlightenment. Robert Thurman is one such teacher. Now, in his first experiential course on the essentials of Tibetan Buddhism, adapted and expanded from a popular retreat he led, Thurman -- the first Westerner ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama himself -- shares the centuries-old wisdom of a highly valued method used by the great Tibetan masters. Using a revered, once-secret text o...
This book reveals whether there is a temple in heaven and what its purpose is. Christ is revealed as our High Priest who intercedes for us. This is the heart of the Seventh-day Adventist message. Issues addressed include: Can we be sure there is a real temple in heaven? What is the purpose of this temple? When does the judgement start? Do we need to keep the Ten Commandments? Should we observe a literal Sabbath? And much more. The heavenly sanctuary reveals Jesus who ever intercedes for us (Hebr...
The complete resource for those planning a pilgrimage. This volume explores a number of aspects that help distinguish pilgrimage from ordinary travel, and provides concrete and straightforward tools for those who wish to "set their hearts on pilgrimage" (Psalm 84:5). The author has focused much of her study and vocation on the process and meaning of pilgrimage. In this volume, she offers reflections and resources to prepare, form, and engage pilgrims on their journeys and beyond. From pilgrima...
