Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices
Description
<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>
Reviews
<p align="justify">A delightful and ingenuous autobiography of a modern
day Chod master, who practices the very rare Zhije as well as Chod.
Though living the traditional lifestyle of a wandering yogin in
modern-day Tibet, it may turn out that these ancient, exotic practices
are perfectly relevant right now.<br />
-<strong>Sarah Harding</strong>, author of <em>Machik's Complete Explanation</em>.</p>
<p align="justify">Lama
Wangdu's vivid descripion of pilgrimage to 108 cremation grounds, and
his teacher's interpretation of his experiences, take us into a world
where each experience is seen symbolically, as it arises. His selfless
compassion and profound faith epitomizes the lineage of Machig Labdron
and Dampa Sangye.<br />
-<strong>Tsultrim Allione</strong>, author of <em>Feeding Your Demons</em> and <em>Women of Wisdom</em>.</p>
<p align="justify">A mesmerizing portrait of a well-known master who grew
up a devout student and ascetic yogi in a society of onderment
and intrigue in Southern Tibet. The essence of the
book is the spell-binding descriptions of his ever-giving
love and service to all, rich or poor, as a Buddhist teacher
and healer.<br />
-<strong>Tulku Thondup Rinpoche</strong>, author of <em>The Healing Power of
Mind</em> and <em>Peaceful Death, Joyful Rebirth</em>.</p>
<p align="justify">The
Chod, Dzogchen yogas and pilgrimage that Lama Wangdu alludes to are at
the root of existential Buddhism. They deserve immediate attention from
everyone concerned with their ultimate spiritual health.<br />
-<strong>Keith Dowman</strong>, author of <em>Sky Dancer</em> and <em>Flight of the Garuda. </em></p>