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John W. Stewart • Envisioning the Congregation, Practicing the Gospel
Inspired by the Confucian philosophy of the original nature of goodness and the Zen techniques of stilling the mind, a synthesis of the three philosophies—Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism—was reached. This form of Taoism is found in the teachings of two major Taoist sects today: the Complete Reality School (Ch’üan-chen) and the Earlier Heaven Way
... See moreEva Wong • Taoism: An Essential Guide
“Let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together.” ROMANS 14:19 (PH)
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
ROWers believe, fourth, in the centering of white understandings, white theology, white values, and white actions.
Michael O. Emerson • The Religion of Whiteness
We should speak well of one another across denominational lines and humble ourselves in our own eyes by forgiving past injuries and promoting the common good in the gospel. Our loving Christ deserves a loving church in the world today!
Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. • The Gospel
Trungpa Rinpoche remarks that thögal is the ultimate path within Buddhism and, indeed, the highest attainment that is possible to human beings. It involves seeing the entire universe as meaning (jnana) and symbol (kaya), and realizing that the two are identical. It emphasizes upaya, or skillful means (in contrast to trekchö, which empahsizes
... See moreReginald A. Ray • Secret of the Vajra World
Gil Rendle, a former senior consultant with the Alban Institute, has provided another helpful way for us to view our congregations. He looks at tenure of membership in the congregation and notes that some are long-tenured members (more than 20 years), some are mid-tenured (between 10 and 20 years), and others are short-tenured (less than 10 years).
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