{"product_id":"13-baktun-tr-by-gaspar-pedro-gonzalez","title":"13 B'aktun TR by Gaspar Pedro Gonzalez","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: North Atlantic Books (2010-08-24)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781556438967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 2012 looms with its promise of radical cultural and spiritual change, humankind  is increasingly seeking strategies to survive and thrive. In \u003ci\u003e13 B’aktun\u003c\/i\u003e, Gaspar  Pedro González turns to the traditional Mayan belief system to navigate this uncertain  future. The term \u003ci\u003e13 B’aktun\u003c\/i\u003e refers to the thirteenth cycle of 144,000 days  in the Mayan Long Count Calendar. Many scholars believe that this cycle is set to  end on December 21, 2012.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFramed as a fictional dialogue between a contemporary  Mayan father and son, the book explores such questions as “Will life continue  on Earth?” and “Will there be another creation at the end of this era?”  The father imparts the knowledge of his ancestors and shares his direct mystical  experiences that bring alive traditional beliefs about creation and the divine purpose  of humanity, the Earth, and the universe. Through the father’s poetic words,  the author helps us to critically reflect on our existence, the state of the modern  world, and human destiny.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to ancient Mayan wisdom, \u003ci\u003e13 B’aktun\u003c\/i\u003e incorporates the insights of modern philosophers, scientists, and religious texts  concerning consciousness, human behavior, and predictions for the future. What unifies  all of these sources is the message that despite our existing world dilemmas, there  is still time to change our ways. The only book on 2012 by a Mayan author, \u003ci\u003e13 B’aktun\u003c\/i\u003e draws on the storytelling experiences of the author’s childhood and his academic  research as an adult. Countering the widespread hype and misinformation surrounding  2012, González blends past and present thought into a persuasive plan for moving  into the new era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45534414799009,"sku":"BBSNIJ9781556438967","price":18.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9781556438967.jpg?v=1765653600","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/13-baktun-tr-by-gaspar-pedro-gonzalez","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}