resources

The Multifaith Centre is gathering a small collection of materials for short-term loan and pamphlets for student, staff, and faculty use. Resources currently include books, video and audio learning tapes, as well as a range of pamphlets. There are resources other than those listed below, so speak with the chaplains about your personal, learning, or research interests. Visit the Office on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 9 am through 2 pm to arrange the loans of the video and audio materials.

Audio Learning Courses For Loan

	Buddhism. Awakening Compassion by Pema Chodron
	Tibetan Buddhists use the practice of lojong or "mind training" to transform difficulties into insights. In this program Pema Chodron, the Buddhist nun, who resides at Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, shows how to use painful emotions as steps to wisdom, compassion, and fearlessness. (6 tapes, 7 hours, study guide)

	Buddhism. The Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh
	This retreat on the practice of mindfulness is an introduction into ancient Buddhist practices in breathing, meditation and mindfulness (nonfear), in transforming difficult emotions, etc. This humble Buddhist masters gives instruction on the Five Skandhas, the Five Prostrations, the Heart Sutra, and more. (6 tapes, 8 hours, study guide)

	Christian. Original Prayer by Neil Douglas-Klotz
	Body-based Meditations on the Original Words of Jesus. Douglas-Klotz immerses listener in the language and philosophy of Jesus' world and into the rich layers of the Aramaic text. Includes also body prayer, breathwork, visualzations, chants, and awareness practices from the ancient Middle East. (6-tape set, 9 hours, 39-page study guide)

	Christian. The Contemplative Journey I and II by Father Thomas Keating
	Based on the Fourteenth-Century spiritual classic, The Cloud of Unknowing, Father Keating presents this authentic tradition of Christian contemplation. He teaches every facet of Centering Prayer, a uniquely Christian meditation technique that is similar to Eastern mystical practices. The practice of Centering Perayer engages directly with the unconscious and loosens old traumas that hinder spiritual development. (12 tapes, 24 hours, and two study guides)

	Interfaith. Voices of Wisdom: An Anthology
	The Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh explains how the pressent moment offers freedom from fear. Catholic scholar John O'Donohue speaks of Ireland's spiritual landscape. Rick Jarow speaks of finding employment that nourishes the heart. Rabbi David Cooper gives insights into the kabbalah. Clarissa Pinkola Estes offers healing stories of the soul. (6 tapes, 9 hours)

	Spirituality. Emotional Genius by Karla McLaren
	For more than thirty years, empathic healer Karla McLaren has searched for the practical tools needed to stop struggling with emotions and to start engaging them in relationships, family life, career, and inner development. In this series she shows that each emotion carries the specific information and energies needed to heal wounds of the past and to respond wisely to new situations. How well you use these encoded resources is the measure of one's "emotional genius." She teaches how to break patterns that block healthy emotional flow and overcome the persistent cycles that perpetuate depression, anxiety, and other troubling emotional states. (6 tapes, 9.5 hours)

	Spirituality. The Enneagram by Helen Palmer
	Imagine a way to look deeply into yourself and through the eyes of others to penetrate the ultimate connections between all people and the divine. The Enneagram is a system of sacred psychology capable of insights into our lives and loves. Palmer explores the nine personality types, makes connections to the seven passions of the sacred tradition, shows how the types influence career and friendships, etc. (6 tapes, 9 hours)

	Spirituality. The New Physics of Love by Henry Grayson
	What do quantum physics and love have in common? Fifteen years ago preeminent psychologist and philosopher Henry Grayson made a remarkable observation: that in the wildly different realms of atoms and intimate relationships, our thoughts alone can create undeniably real affects. Grayson puts aside the traditional methods of couples counseling and opens awareness to the vast "field of intelligence" that permeates everyone and everything. Drawing from the latest currents in scientific thinking and the best of the perennial philosophers, he guides listeners in creating better and more loving relationships. He helps one break through the narrow perceptions that can trap and isolate. (6 tapes, 9.5 hours)

Books for Loan

	Bahá'í. Bahau'llah
	A statement prepared by the Bahá'í International Community which provides a brief introduction to Bahá'u'lláh's life and work.

	Bahá'í. Baha'u'llah and the New Era: Building a Peaceful and Global Civilization — A Challenge to Humanity by J. E. Esslemont
	Examines the history, teachings, and practices of the world's newest religion. According to Bahá'u'lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, every human being can further the cause of peace by learning to know and love God, by being obedient to His will, and by developing spiritual qualities (truthfulness, courtesy, justice, love) that advance civilization.

	Bahá'í. Bahá'í Prayers
	Sacred prayers for aid and assistance, healing, children and youth, marriage, family, unity, mankind, spiritual growth, tests and difficulties, and other topics.

	Bahá'í. The Mission of This Generation
	Messages from the Universal House of Justice to Bahá'í youth.

	Christian. The Bible Tells Me So: Uses and Abuses of Holy Scripture by Jim Hill and Rand Cheadle
	Throughout history the Bible has been used to reach often contradictory conclusions on the great issues of morality and politics: from women's rights, abortion, and celibacy for the clergy to war, civil rights, the environment, the separation of church and state — even appropriate hairstyles. Illustrated throughout, the book illuminates historical and current events where religion, politics, and power collide and Scripture is used and abused to influence public opinion and policy. (Anchor Books/Doubleday, 1996)

	Islam. Introducing Muhammad by Ziauddin Sardar and Zafar Abbas Malik
	An easy-to-read introduction to the life and teachings of Muhammad, to the beliefs and traditions of Islam, to the Qur'an, and to the contributions of Islam. (Icon Books, 1995)

Faith Group Resources

	Latter-Day Saints. Family First, Together Forever, and Our Heavenly Father's Plan
	Three thirty-minute videos: Family First (1992) on the strengthening of family life through Family Home Evenings, Together Forever (1988) on strengthening intimacy in marriage, and Our Heavenly Father's Plan (1986) on accepting the purpose of one's life in Christ.

	Latter-Day Saints. The Lamb of God
	The Lamb of God is a moving portrayal of the last week of Jesus' life with flashbacks to the birth, the miracles, and the teaching. The sparce dialogue is from the King James Version, with an emphasis on facial responses and close-up images of the agony and horror of the death. (27 min., 1993)

Pamphlets

	CareNotes
	The Office has a wide selection of CareNotes, a series of pamphets that focus on personal and spiritual issues. Topics include the prayer life, grief, academic stress, anger management, relationships, coping with addictions, family dilemmas, illness, etc.

	Men for Change Pamphlets
	The Office provides the pamphlets from Men for Change, a group which formed in Halifax after the Montreal Massacre. Current titles include the following: How to Deal with Anger, Depression, How Can We Grow Closer?, Positive Fathering, Separation, and Pornography.

Research

	Research Study. Yoga: A Study in Personal Wellness and Social Harmony. 2010. Kim MacAulay.
	A study conducted among a spiritually-diverse group of students during the 2009-2010 academic year to explore the effect of yoga practice on wellness and harmonious living. Comments are welcome and may be sent to kim.macaulay@dal.ca. Download here [PDF 678k].

Video Materials For Loan

	Film. City of Joy. 1992. Dir. Roland Joffe.
	A disillusioned American doctor, a committed British nurse, and an illiterate Indian farmer join together to transform a Calcutta ghetto. The nurse operates a free clinic in Calcutta's most dangerous neighbourhood. (Patrick Swayze, Pauline Collins, Om Puri. 134 min.)

	Film. Last Temptation of Christ. 1988. Dir. Martin Scorsese.
	Based on the landmark novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, this film is a moving and spiritual film with an alternative and controversial view of the life of Jesus. (Harvey Keitel, Willem Dafoe, Barbara Hersey, David Bowie. 163 min.)

	Film. Little Buddha. 1993. Dir. Bernardo Bertolucci.
	A Tibetan monk seeks an American boy believed to be the reincarnation of an revered Buddhist lama. The boy's curiosity is kindled by a book entitled Little Buddha about the life of Prince Siddhartha. (Keanu Reeves, Bridget Fonda, and Chris Isaak. 165 min.)

	Film. Lorenzo's Oil. 1992. Dir. George Miller.
	Despite the diagnosis, the Odones set out to save their five-year-old son who has a rare terminal disease. Their sturggle tests the strength of their marriage, the depth of their beliefs, and the boundaries of conventional medicine. (Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte. 136 min.)

	Film. Seven Years in Tibet. 1997. Dir. Jean-Jacques Annaud.
	An incredibly true story of an Austrian prisoner of war who is transformed by his friendship with the young Dalai Lama. From destitute vagabond, the Austrian rises to the position of tutor and confidant to the fourteen-year-old Dalai Lama. Until their parting in 1950, when the communists overran Tibet, his close relationship with the revered holy man profoundly altered his way of living. (Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, B. D. Wong. 136 min.)

	Video. Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield
	Have you ever thought about trying meditation but didn't know how to get started? On this complete course just for beginners, reknowned teacher Jack Kornfield uses clear language and four step-by-step exercises to show you how easy it is learn mindfulness meditation. Topics include the use of the breath and the discovery of physical sensations and difficult emotions to create tranquility and lovingkindness in everyday life. (90 min.)

	Video. Portrait of a Radical by Four Seasons
	In Portrait of a Radical, three provocative theologians (Huston Smith, Richard Rohr, and Allen Dwight Callahan) explore the truly radical, dynamic, and passionate message of Jesus. From the first note of the seductive soundtrack, which serves as a hypnotic backdrop for the beautifully-woven visuals, the film instills within viewers a sense that they are experiencing some of the spirit of the Jesus Movement itself. (50 min.)

	Video. Surrender to the Dance by Gabrielle Roth
	Gabrielle Roth has experimented with ecstatic dance, an ancient body-based and almost-forgotten practice. She has been acclaimed worldwide for her pioneering work with the Wave, a fluid, exhilarating trance dance workout for physical expression. She demonstrates how to move and spontaneouly improvise to the Wave's five universal rhythms. This way of integrating dance movement with spiritual practice can deepen awareness and help ignite creativity, intuition, and energy. The series includes three complete dance workouts. (3 videocassettes, 90 min.)