Robert Aitkens correspondence with Buddhist sympathizers and solo practitioners reveals a significant, little-understood aspect of American Buddhism. Love, Roshi explores the relationship between Robert Baker Aitken (19172010), American Zen teacher and author, and his distant correspondents, individuals drawn to Zen teachings and practice through books. Aitken, founder of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, promoted Zen to a wide audience in works such as Taking the Path of Zen and The Mind of Clover. Aitkens twentieth-century American Zen valued social justice and was compatible with work and family life. Helen J. Baroni makes use of Aitkens extensive correspondence preserved in an archive at the University of Hawaii to provide a window to view the beliefs and practices of the least-studiedand a difficult to studysegment of the Western Buddhist community, Buddhist sympathizers and solo practitioners. The book looks at the concerns of these correspondents, which included questions on meditation, dealing with isolation as a Buddhist, finding teachers and disillusion with teachers, and being a Buddhist in prison, among a myriad of other matters. The writers letters reveal much about their notion of Zen and their image of a Zen master. Coverage of Aitkens responses provides insight into the accommodation of solo practitioners and into the development of a particular strain of American Buddhism.
The Complete Cookbook: Cookies, Muffins & Cakescontains more than 200 recipes of diverse origins and flavours and offers a range of treats sure to tempt you. With recipes for cupcakes and muffins, slices and biscuits, and simple and celebratory cakes, this is an indispensable reference for every kitchen. Whether you're looking for an after-school snack, an afternoon tea treat or something to mark a special occasion, these clear recipes with step-by-step instructions will make it easy.Each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful photograph of the finished dish as well as instructive photographs showing the techniques involved. Every recipe is written in a simple and concise style that inspires confidence and has been double-tested by a team of home economists to ensure success in the home kitchen every time.
A good vegetarian diet meets all the requirements of the busy student: itÍs nutritionally sound, easy to prepare and relatively inexpensive. The days of overcooked vegetables and soya beans seven nights a week are long gone. Many of the meals in The Really Useful Ultimate Student Vegetarian Cookbook can be prepared or cooked in minutes and will fit easily into a hectic student life. Even those which take a little longer to cook will give you the opportunity to read your emails and catch up on some research. Also in this series: The Really Useful Ultimate Student Cookbook The Really Useful Ultimate Student Curry Cookbook
This is a diary formatted for children, including children with special needs. This diary will help children communicate with pre- formatted questions, picture box answers and tools to help a creative child express themselves in words or in drawings. This 365 daily entry diary can also be your tool in helping you understand your child's pressure points, anxieties and feeling that they are not comfortable with vocalising to an adult or guardian.
Robert Aitkens correspondence with Buddhist sympathizers and solo practitioners reveals a significant, little-understood aspect of American Buddhism. Love, Roshi explores the relationship between Robert Baker Aitken (19172010), American Zen teacher and author, and his distant correspondents, individuals drawn to Zen teachings and practice through books. Aitken, founder of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, promoted Zen to a wide audience in works such as Taking the Path of Zen and The Mind of Clover. Aitkens twentieth-century American Zen valued social justice and was compatible with work and family life. Helen J. Baroni makes use of Aitkens extensive correspondence preserved in an archive at the University of Hawaii to provide a window to view the beliefs and practices of the least-studiedand a difficult to studysegment of the Western Buddhist community, Buddhist sympathizers and solo practitioners. The book looks at the concerns of these correspondents, which included questions on meditation, dealing with isolation as a Buddhist, finding teachers and disillusion with teachers, and being a Buddhist in prison, among a myriad of other matters. The writers letters reveal much about their notion of Zen and their image of a Zen master. Coverage of Aitkens responses provides insight into the accommodation of solo practitioners and into the development of a particular strain of American Buddhism.
Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing ANZ 5th edition continues as the most comprehensive, go-to reference for developing the core aspects of professional nursing care in Australia and New Zealand. With a clear framework of person-centred care, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice underpinning the assessment and management of adults with complex, acute and chronic healthcare issues, the 5th edition provides nursing students with the foundations for developing expert clinical practice. Thoroughly revised, the new edition responds to key health priorities, providing an innovative approach to addressing Indigenous health in Australia and New Zealand. Greater emphasis is also given to the issues of: self-care; examination of the nurse's role within an interprofessional team; and management of the deteriorating patient, to reflect the changing nature of nursing practice in the contemporary healthcare environment. Additional resources on Evolve eBook on VitalSource Student and Instructor Resources Review Questions Conceptual Care Map creator Student Case studies Fluids and Electrolytes tutorial Nursing Care Plans Instructor Resources Test Bank PowerPoint slides Image bank Now available in either hard cover or 2-volume set paperback formats New chapters: Chapter 3: Stress and coping. This chapter explores theoretical models of stress, the impact of stress on human functioning, and strategies for coping with stress in the context of nursing practice and healthcare delivery Chapter 5: Working with Indigenous peoples of Australia and New Zealand. Co-authored by highly respected Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics from Australia and New Zealand, the chapter role-models Indigenous and non-Indigenous health professionals working alongside each other to improve health outcomes, and the practical role that nurses can play to improve the healthcare experiences of Indigenous people. Chapter 69: Recognising and responding to the deteriorating patient. Authored by one of Australia's leaders in emergency response education, this chapter is designed to develop capability in relation to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards 2017, specifically Standard 8: Recognising and responding to acute deterioration. Chapter 70: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: basic and advanced life support. Based on the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) guidelines, this chapter promotes a problem-solving approach to the management of a patient in cardiac arrest by providing the science behind the techniques and interventions used to treat a patient in cardiac arrest.
Robert Aitkens correspondence with Buddhist sympathizers and solo practitioners reveals a significant, little-understood aspect of American Buddhism. Love, Roshi explores the relationship between Robert Baker Aitken (19172010), American Zen teacher and author, and his distant correspondents, individuals drawn to Zen teachings and practice through books. Aitken, founder of the Honolulu Diamond Sangha, promoted Zen to a wide audience in works such as Taking the Path of Zen and The Mind of Clover. Aitkens twentieth-century American Zen valued social justice and was compatible with work and family life. Helen J. Baroni makes use of Aitkens extensive correspondence preserved in an archive at the University of Hawaii to provide a window to view the beliefs and practices of the least-studiedand a difficult to studysegment of the Western Buddhist community, Buddhist sympathizers and solo practitioners. The book looks at the concerns of these correspondents, which included questions on meditation, dealing with isolation as a Buddhist, finding teachers and disillusion with teachers, and being a Buddhist in prison, among a myriad of other matters. The writers letters reveal much about their notion of Zen and their image of a Zen master. Coverage of Aitkens responses provides insight into the accommodation of solo practitioners and into the development of a particular strain of American Buddhism.
Dorothy Robertson was a kind and gentle friend, a marvellous singing teacher and, above all, a wonderful human being. Her voice was recognised as one of the greats; in her youth she sang for Sir Alexander Gibson and the incipient Scottish Opera, understudying Elisabeth Harwood and working with Janet Baker, appearing on television and touring in the roles of Butterfly and Donna Anna. Dorothy travelled around Scotland for the then Arts Council, singing the most difficult repertoire for a soprano (including the Spanisches Liederbuch by Wolf) and performing with many of Scotland's greatest pianists and musicians. In later years Dorothy taught us and hundreds of people like us: from all walks of life and at all stages of singing ability. A true Glaswegian, she never lost her sense of humour, although it was severely tested! We loved her, and this book is our tribute to her. If you didn't know Dorothy, then by the end of this book you will have wished you had. The warmth of her personality, her invidious charm, the naughty twinkle in her eye and, perhaps more than anything else, her welcoming smile, will be sadly missed by so many of us. We can only catch a glimpse of this most engaging lady through the pages of a book, but whoever you are you'll enjoy the humour, the stories, the anecdotes and sense of joy springing from a life lived to the full. 'She was an inspiration' Garry Walker, conductor.
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