The document is a collection of images from a textbook on Islamic art history between the 7th and 15th centuries CE. It includes photographs of important mosques and shrines such as the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Kaaba in Mecca, and the Great Mosque of Damascus. Manuscript illuminations show scenes from the life of Muhammad and Islamic poetry. Maps trace the expansion of Islam by the 9th century and trans-Saharan trade routes. Architectural details are presented from mosques, palaces and madrasas across the Islamic world, showing decorative elements like muqarnas and mosaic work.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Islamic. The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem. Late 680s–691.
Map: The Muslim World ca. 700 CE .
Islamic. The Kaaba, center of the Haram Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Last rebuilt 1631.
Islamic. Muhammad Placing the Black Stone on His Cloak , from Rashid al-Din’s Jami al-Tawarikh ( Universal History ), copied and illustrated at Tabriz, Iran. 1315. 5-1/8" × 10-1/4".
Islamic. Left page of double frontispiece to volume VII of the Qur’an of Baybars Jashnagir , from Egypt. 1304-06. 18-1/2" × 12-1/2".
Ahmed Karahisari. Closer Look: The Bismillahand the Art of Calligraphy: Frontispiece, Calligraphic Qur’an, from Istanbul. ca. 1550. 19-2/3" × 13-3/4".
Islamic. Closer Look: The Bismillah and the Art of Calligraphy: Bismillah in the form of a parrot, from Iran. 1834-35.
Islamic. Closer Look: The Bismillah and the Art of Calligraphy: Five examples of the bismillah in different Islamic cursive scripts calligraphic drawings).
Islamic. Closer Look: The Bismillahand the Art of Calligraphy: Mihrab niche, Isfahan, Iran. ca. 1354-55. 135-1/16" × 113-11/16".
Islamic. The Mosque of al-Mutawakkil, Samarra, Iraq. 848-52.
Islamic. Plan: the Great Mosque, Córdoba, Spain, after its extension by al-Hakam II (drawing). ca. 961-76.
Islamic. A Qadi Sits in Judgment . Baghdad. 1327. 14-1/2" × 11".
Map: The Expansion of Islam to 850.
Islamic. The Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria. Courtyard. 706-15.
Islamic. Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria. Detail: Mosaic decoration. 715.
Islamic. A princely country feast, illumination in Nezami’s Khamseh (the "Quintet"). From Persia (modern Iran). 1574-75. 9-3/4" × 6".
Abraham Cresques. Map of North Africa, The Catalan Atlas . From Majorca, Spain. 1375.
Abraham Cresques. Map of North Africa, The Catalan Atlas . From Majorca, Spain. Detail. 1375.
Great Mosque of Córdoba. Interior. Begun 785, extended 852, 950, 961–76, and 987.
Royal workshop of Madinat al-Zahra. Pyxis of al-Mughira. ca. 968. Height: 6".
Palace of the Lions, Alhambra, Granada. Courtyard. 1354-91.
Palace of the Lions, Alhambra, Granada. Hall of the Abencerrajes, Muqarnas dome. 1354-91.
Prince Bahram Gur Introduced into the Hall of Seven Images , illumination in Nezami’s poem Haft Paykar ("Seven Beauties"), from Nezami’s Khamseh , in the Anthology of Iskandar Sultan. From Shiraz, Iran. 1410. 9-1/2" × 5-7/8".
Sufi. Dervishes Dancing , illumination in Sessions of the Lovers . From Turkey. Sixteenth century. 9" × 6".
Bihzad. The Seduction of Yusuf , illumination in Sadi’s Bustan ("Orchard"), prepared for Sultan Husayn Mirza at Herat, Persia (modern Afghanistan). 1488. 11-7/8" × 8-2/3".
Medieval France, Islamic influence. Continuity & Change: The Islamic Heritage: Saint Michel d’Aiguilhe, Le-Puy-en-Venay, France. Portal. ca. 1162-80.
Islamic (probably Fatimid Egypt). Continuity & Change: The Islamic Heritage: Griffin from the Islamic Mediterranean, probably Fatimid Egypt, appropriated as decoration for Pisa Cathedral. Eleventh century. Height: 3' 6-1/8".