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The Lankavatara Sutra, dating from the early years of the Common Era, sometime before 443, is one of the most important Mahayana Buddhist texts, not least because of its influence on later Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese Buddhism. One of its possible early translators in the 8th century was Gunabhadra, who is sometimes regarded as the first father of Zen in China. The Sutra takes the form of a dialogue between the Buddha in his cosmic form (as opposed to the historical figure of the Pali Canon) and the Bodhisattva or ‘Great Being', Mahamati.

Do you feel confused, frustrated, or empty after being around your mother? Are you riddled with self-doubt, unsure of how your mother really feels about you? Do you find her reactions to your achievements or accomplishments leave you feeling like a failure? Do you feel suppressed, controlled, and like rejection is a feeling you're constantly battling with?

I've been through decades of being subjected to my mother’s narcissism, and it was only when I hit my lowest point that my survival instinct kicked in: I either cut ties with my mother or I developed ways to deal with her hurtful, damaging behavior. Neither option was going to be easy, but both were going to ensure I could heal, find my self-worth for the first time, and begin to thrive. I would no longer be living in her shadow. Dealing with your narcissistic mother means taking back control.

Struggling to fall asleep? Racing mind keeping you awake? Welcome to Send Me To Sleep, the place you can always find a good night's rest. Each episode is designed to help you fall asleep with a short wind-down followed by a sleepy bedtime story. The combination of soothing music and narration will calm your mind and guide you into a peaceful night’s sleep.

In the corporate towers of Chicago, the veil between worlds is thinning—and Gabriel Blackwood is about to witness the impossible. Senior Vice President at Cryonix Labs, Gabriel has built the perfect life: a fast track to the C-suite and a relationship that keeps him close to power. Faith is a relic of his past—until his godfather delivers his grandmother’s battered Bible, its margins filled with cryptic symbols and warnings that refuse to be ignored. As Cryonix’s most ambitious medical initiative accelerates, patterns emerge. Patients aren’t healing. Ancient symbols echo modern algorithms.

Miles Walker has the life most people want. A career. A family. A sense of having made it. But when everything begins to unravel, Miles is pulled into a strange, unsettling journey that forces him to confront secrets he believed were long-buried.

When Israel “DT” Del Toro, Jr.'s Humvee rolled over a roadside IED in Afghanistan, he had one thought as he lost consciousness: I have to keep the promise I made to my dad. DT was orphaned at the age of fourteen, and on the night before his father died, he repeated the promise his dad required: “Take care of your brothers and sisters.” Throughout his childhood and into adulthood, DT indeed looked after his younger brother and sisters, even to his own detriment and sacrifice.

International security and American supremacy are at stake—and now is the time for the US to take action. China's global power and influence grows every day. Working from a deep sense of national identity, the Chinese Communist Party is leading its country toward what it deems "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation," and executing a long-term Grand Strategy to topple over its chief adversary, the US. As China becomes increasingly repressive domestically and aggressive overseas, it threatens to upend America's global dominance at every turn.

The Narcissistic Mother A - Z delves into the traits, characteristics, and behaviors of narcissistic mothers, using stories and examples from my own narcissistic childhood. The resulting audiobook is a thorough A-to-Z for fellow survivors of maternal narcissism, designed to be a cathartic, enlightening, and comforting listen for those who are still coming to terms with having a narcissistic parent.

Declan Marston, a billionaire who always gets what he wants, fixates on Mandy Andrews, a radiant singer who rebuffs him. He orders Mandy’s kidnapping and signs a binding marriage contract to force her into his world, offering to save her dying mother in exchange. As Mandy fights for autonomy, a ruthless figure from Declan’s past disrupts everything, and a shocking revelation about his brother and uncle’s deaths finally forces them to confront whether love can grow from coercion and danger.

In the first book of the "Dream Magic" series, Addison Meadows embarks on a transformative journey as she uncovers her heritage as a descendant of powerful witches, tracing back to the legendary Medea. Excited to start her dream job, she finds herself working alongside the charming and wealthy Hunter Ellington, who harbors deep feelings for her. However, their world is turned upside down when Hunter's father is kidnapped, revealing Addison's extraordinary abilities as she wields the Light of Evilbane to save him.

In a world where time and danger loom in equal measure, Cassie refuses to abandon hope when Hans vanishes for three long years. She trusts that he is alive and embarks on a perilous journey to locate him, willing to turn the world inside out to bring him back. As she follows a trail of clues through shifting loyalties and dark secrets, Hans haunts the shadows of his own past, tormented by memories and the enigmatic blonde who once called him master. His dreams are haunted by this dangerous figure, blurring the lines between memory and manipulation.

Six years after enduring unimaginable trauma, Sabrina is engaged, desperately seeking solace and escape from the haunting memories of Giovanni Viagano and the terror inflicted by his brother. She hopes her fiancé will provide the stability and peace she craves, a stark contrast to the passionate, yet dangerous, love she once knew. However, the past refuses to stay buried.

Cassidy Wynn had worked hard her whole life for what she had. As an orphan, she had to learn to rely on herself for her rewards, from her scholarship to NYU to her position with the newspaper. Even the theft of everything she owned could not dissolve her spirit. She was a fighter and took pride in everything she had achieved. News of her best friend, Sophia, reached the newspaper, alerting them to her untimely death. Sophia had followed her dream and written a travel column based on her adventures skiing the world's slopes. Now she was gone, and Cassie was left alone once again.

In the sweltering summer of 1874, the small town of Marshallville is a place where laughter echoes through sun-drenched fields, and the scent of blooming wildflowers fills the air. For three inseparable friends — an adventurous girl named Bobby, and her two friends, Jacob and Peter — summer represents freedom, exploration, and the thrill of childhood. But as the season approaches, an ominous shadow looms over their idyllic town.

Cassidy Wynn’s future did not look as bright as it had a few years ago. After going to Hennhofen, Germany, to find out what happened to her friend, she found herself the captive sex slave of the castle’s baron. Bartering for the safety of her ‘girls’ was the only way she could think of to keep them from being sold. What she was not counting on was falling in love with the man who stole her and ordered her beatings. Marriage to her captor was not how Cassie thought her life would end up, but here she was, the new Baroness of Hennhofen, Germany.

In the six-year arc of Sandra and Creighton’s marriage, the couple stands at a pivotal crossroads as married life presses in with its ordinary pressures and hidden tremors. Sandra remains resolutely hopeful about their future, anchoring herself to the bond they built, while Creighton’s feelings drift uncertainly, casting a shadow over their stability and threatening to fracture the partnership they’ve fought to sustain.

Kristen must confront the shadows of her past while ensuring that her brother grows into the person he is meant to be. The central question remains: Can she successfully hide her sibling from the past long enough to reclaim what is rightfully his? Upon arriving in this unfamiliar territory, Kristen encounters Shay Sinclair, whose rugged charm and strength offer her the support she needs. As they navigate their new lives, Kristen grapples with the haunting memories of her past while striving to create a safe and nurturing environment for her brother.

On a planet rigid with tradition, Lacindra Tyrain shatters the old customs in one brief simulation, paving a path toward a new dawn for all Andrian women. But before she can enjoy the rewards of her conquest, she must first stop a band of aliens set on making Earth the home of their new breeding ground.