With a serene countenance bathed in the gentle glow of moonlight, Kuan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion, transcends time and space, her outstretched arm offering solace to all who seek it. Worshipped across East and Southeast Asia for centuries, she embodies the very essence of mercy, her name itself translating to "One Who Perceives the Sounds of the World." From her humble origins as a princess who forsook earthly riches to dedicate herself to enlightenment, Kuan Yin's legend has blossomed into a tapestry of countless manifestations. Whether depicted with a thousand arms to reach those in need, riding a dragon across stormy seas, or holding a willow branch symbolizing her unwavering grace, she is a beacon of hope in the face of hardship. But Kuan Yin's compassion extends far beyond mere comfort. She is a tireless advocate for the vulnerable, a champion of justice, and a guide towards spiritual liberation. Through her countless forms and stories, she teaches us to listen deeply to the cries of the world, to cultivate empathy and understanding, and to act with kindness and generosity. Whether you seek healing for a broken heart, wisdom to navigate a difficult path, or simply a moment of quiet reflection, Kuan Yin's open arms offer a haven. In her presence, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of all beings and the boundless potential for love and compassion within us all. find solace and awaken your inner peace with this captivating digital download artwork of Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. With gentle moonlight gracing her serene features and outstretched arms offering comfort, this piece embodies the essence of Kuan Yin's boundless mercy and wisdom. More than just art, this digital download is a portal to inner peace: Transform your space: Print it on canvas, paper, or even fabric to create a calming meditation corner, a serene sanctuary, or a powerful statement piece in your home. Connect with your inner compassion: Let Kuan Yin's gentle energy guide you in cultivating empathy, kindness, and understanding within yourself and towards others. A perfect gift for seekers of peace and spiritual solace: Share the magic with loved ones who resonate with Kuan Yin's message of hope and healing.
At eighteen, Moreina di Bianco is a young healer who believes in medicine, not magic, even while possessing a second sight she can't fully explain. So when the Faranzine Talisman chooses Reina to reawaken an ancient magic and end a war, she must reconcile her beliefs, unlock the talisman’s secrets, and harness the magic within. Reluctant to accept help, Reina agrees to allow two determined escorts to accompany her on her journey for truth, but each comes with a mysterious past of his own. Her estranged childhood friend, Quinn D’Arturio, left their village years ago and only recently returned, harboring dark secrets behind a solemn exterior. And despite his status as a perfect stranger, a dashing captain by the name of Niles Ingram is quick to fight by Reina’s side at whatever the cost. That someone she’s only just met would give his life for hers is a sobering realization of the ever-present danger Reina has jumped into. There’s just one problem with Reina’s two companions. They, too, are featured in the talisman's prophecy—as potential suitors. But what woman wants a suitor, let alone two, when she’s tasked with defeating a usurping general, ending a war, finding the true king, and rightfully seating him on the throne?
What is death all about? What is life all about? So wonders thirteen-year-old Elli Friedmann as she fights for her life in a Nazi concentration camp. A remarkable memoir, I Have Lived a Thousand Years is a story of cruelty and suffering, but at the same time a story of hope, faith, perseverance, and love. It wasn't long ago that Elli led a normal life that included family, friends, school, and thoughts about boys. A life in which Elli could lie and daydream for hours that she was a beautiful and elegant celebrated poet. But these adolescent daydreams quickly darken in March 1944, when the Nazis invade Hungary. First Elli can no longer attend school, have possessions, or talk to her neighbors. Then she and her family are forced to leave their house behind to move into a crowded ghetto, where privacy becomes a luxury of the past and food becomes a scarcity. Her strong will and faith allow Elli to manage and adjust, but what she doesn't know is that this is only the beginning. The worst is yet to come... Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780689823954 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Publication Date: 03-01-1999 Pages: 224 Product Dimensions: 4.22(w) x 7.04(h) x 0.61(d) Age Range: 12 - 17 YearsAbout the Author Livia Bitton-Jackson, born Elli L. Friedmann in Czechoslovakia, was thirteen when she, her mother, and her brother were taken to Auschwitz. They were liberated in 1945 and came to the United States on a refugee boat in 1951. She received a PhD in Hebrew culture and Jewish history from New York University. Dr. Bitton-Jackson has been a professor of history at City University of New York for thirty-seven years. Her previous books include Elli: Coming of Age in the Holocaust, which received the Christopher Award, the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award, and the Jewish Heritage Award. Dr. Bitton-Jackson lives in Israel with her husband, children, and grandchildren.Reading Group Guide Reading Group Guide Reading Group Guide to My Bridges of Hope and I Have Lived a Thousand Years By Livia Bitton-Jackson About the Books “An exceptional story, exceptionally well told,” is how Publishers Weekly summed up I Have Lived a Thousand Years, Livia Bitton-Jackson’s memoir of coming of age in Nazi concentration camps. “A gripping story,” School Library Journal added. “A valuable addition to any Holocaust collection.” Winner of a Christopher Award and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, the book was followed by an equally acclaimed memoir of the author’s turbulent postwar years, My Bridges of Hope. Unforgettable first hand accounts of terrible times, these two books are also ringing tributes to the human spirit. Discussion Topics 1. Why is the title I Have Lived a Thousand Years such an apt description of Elli’s young life? 2. “I don’t know if I am proud to be a Jew,” Elli admits early in I Have Lived a Thousand Years, when she is ordered by the Nazis to wear a six-pointed star on her clothing. “I had never thought about it.” How does her religious identification change and deepen as a result of her later experiences? 3. Discuss Elli’s evolving relationship with her mother. What was it like before the Nazis invaded Hungary? How did it change when they were in concentration camps? How did it change again after the war? 4. How did the Nazis try to strip Elli and her mother of their individuality? Did they succeed? Find examples of the large and small ways that concentration camp victims maintained their humanity. 5. What were Elli’s most cherished ambitions for herself? How did she hold on to her dreams when she was in the concentration camps? Why did she so quickly dismiss Andy’s marriage proposal in Vienna? How did she fulfill her goals in adulthood? 6. In My Bridges of Hope, Elli is considered too young to fight for Israel, but old enough to be appointed a school headmistress. She wonders, “Which required greater responsibility: wielding a book, or a gun? Which is a more effective device, or more lethal weapon: a gun, or education?” What are your answers to her questions? 7. Fleeing Czechoslovakia, Elli abandoned her colleagues in Briha, the underground movement. How did she do it? Why did she? Despite several opportunities to do so, why didn’t her colleagues expose her deceit? 8. In the forward to I Have Lived a Thousand Years, the author writes that she hopes her book will be: “A lesson to help future generations prevent the causes of the twentieth-century catastrophe from being transmitted into the twenty-first.” What lessons have you learned from Elli’s story? How can you put them into action? Research and Projects • Learn more about the causes and the consequences of World War II. How did Hitler come to power? Why did he hate Jews so savagely? When and why did America enter the war? What was the “cold war” that followed? • Study the shifting map of Europe during the twentieth century. Elli’s hometown was part of Hungary during the war but part of Czechoslovakia afterwards. What other countries changed their boundaries? What countries have disappeared since the end of World War II? What new countries have emerged? • Again and again, Elli and her family were uprooted, forced to pack their most precious belongings into small containers. Allow yourself just one suitcase. Place the objects the matter most to you into it. • Invite an older member of your community to speak about their life during World War II. A veteran, a refugee from Europe, a working in a war-related industry, or anyone with strong memories of that extraordinary time can offer invaluable insights. • Each book ends with a chronology of Elli’s experiences. With the help of your grandparents, or another old relative, create a personal chronology of your own family’s history from 1938 to 1951. This guide has been provided by Simon & Schuster for classroom, library, and reading group use. It may be reproduced in its entirety or excerpted for these purposes. Show More
In the Ennead mythology, Nut (alternatively spelled Nuit, Newet, and Neuth. Her name means "Night". Some of the titles of Nut were "Coverer of the Sky", "She Who Protects", "Mistress of All", and "She Who Holds a Thousand Souls". Nut was the goddess of the sky and all heavenly bodies, a symbol of resurrection and rebirth. According to the Egyptians, the heavenly bodies would enter her mouth, traverse her skies and be reborn with dawn out of her womb. A sacred symbol of Nut was the ladder, used b
Taken in Korea in 1953, this iconic photograph leaves me speechless. Marine Sergeant Frank Praytor feeding an orphaned kitten - Prayto...
A woman walks into the City Centrelink office, trailed by 15 kids .. “WOW,” the social worker exclaims, “Are they ALL yours?” “Yeah, they are all mine,” the flustered mother sighs, having heard that question a thousand times before. She says, “Sit down Terry.” All the children rush to find seats. “Well,” says the...
Discover TikTok's new favourite book. 'I loved it and could have read a thousand more pages of it' Emma Cline, author of The Girls Selin, a tall, highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey turns up at Harvard with no idea what to expect. What she doesn't expect is: - How much time she will spend thinking about language and its limitations - An opinionated cosmopolitan Serb named Svetlana, who will become her confidante - A mathematician from Hungary called Ivan, whom she will obsess over when she is supposed to be studying - Feeling dangerously overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood But most of all, Selin does not expect to embark on a study of precisely how baffling love can be when you are trying to forge a self... _______________- PRAISE FOR THE IDIOT: 'A moving, continent-hopping coming-of-age story' Observer 'Elif Batuman surely has one of the best senses of humour...refreshing and unique' Sheila Heti 'Full of zingy one-liners' Financial Times 'Hilarious, brilliant observations about writing, life and crushes' Curtis Sittenfeld 'Delightful and slyly funny' Red; 432 pages; 26/04/2018
With a serene countenance bathed in the gentle glow of moonlight, Kuan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion, transcends time and space, her outstretched arm offering solace to all who seek it. Worshipped across East and Southeast Asia for centuries, she embodies the very essence of mercy, her name itself translating to "One Who Perceives the Sounds of the World." From her humble origins as a princess who forsook earthly riches to dedicate herself to enlightenment, Kuan Yin's legend has blossomed into a tapestry of countless manifestations. Whether depicted with a thousand arms to reach those in need, riding a dragon across stormy seas, or holding a willow branch symbolizing her unwavering grace, she is a beacon of hope in the face of hardship. But Kuan Yin's compassion extends far beyond mere comfort. She is a tireless advocate for the vulnerable, a champion of justice, and a guide towards spiritual liberation. Through her countless forms and stories, she teaches us to listen deeply to the cries of the world, to cultivate empathy and understanding, and to act with kindness and generosity. Whether you seek healing for a broken heart, wisdom to navigate a difficult path, or simply a moment of quiet reflection, Kuan Yin's open arms offer a haven. In her presence, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of all beings and the boundless potential for love and compassion within us all. find solace and awaken your inner peace with this captivating digital download artwork of Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. With gentle moonlight gracing her serene features and outstretched arms offering comfort, this piece embodies the essence of Kuan Yin's boundless mercy and wisdom. More than just art, this digital download is a portal to inner peace: Transform your space: Print it on canvas, paper, or even fabric to create a calming meditation corner, a serene sanctuary, or a powerful statement piece in your home. Connect with your inner compassion: Let Kuan Yin's gentle energy guide you in cultivating empathy, kindness, and understanding within yourself and towards others. A perfect gift for seekers of peace and spiritual solace: Share the magic with loved ones who resonate with Kuan Yin's message of hope and healing.
A picture is worth a thousand words: Juan Osborne's text portraits.
Lise had a little smile on her face when she told us how long to cook the mirabelles, like she was remembering. A thousand images and thou...
