Buddhism

How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect....

Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: Instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk....

Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity....

An inspirational book of teachings from author Tara Brach that offers a path to freedom by healing fear and shame and helping to build loving, authentic relationships....

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire....

In The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha’s teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives....

The Dalai Lama is probably one of the only people who, if you ask him if he's happy, even though he's suffered the loss of his country, will give you an unconditional "yes." What's more...

From one of America's greatest minds, a journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness....

With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity....

One of the most beloved and trusted mindfulness teachers in America offers a lifeline for difficult times: the RAIN meditation, which awakens our courage and heart....

Discover newfound freedom in life’s ever-constant flow of endings and beginnings with the wise words of Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart....

Without fear, we are able to see more clearly our connections to others. Without fear, we have more room for understanding and compassion....

Lucidly and beautifully written, Peace Is Every Step contains commentaries, meditations, personal anecdotes, and stories from Nhat Hanh's experiences....

A newly revised and updated edition of the internationally best-selling spiritual classic, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, is the ultimate introduction to Tibetan Buddhist wisdom....

The author of Self-Compassion follows up her groundbreaking book with new ideas that expand our notion of self-kindness and its capacity to transform our lives, showing women how to balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action to claim their power and change the world....

Zen Golf offers a fresh perspective for golf and for life. Rather than focusing on what's wrong with us....

Life is the ultimate game of hide and seek... and the good news is that you're it! With the combination of playful irreverence and penetrating insight that made him a legend in Western philosophy....

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, best-selling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives....

Feeling overwhelmed? Step away from life's mounting demands and free yourself up for what matters with this succinct and sensible guide by the Zen Buddhist author of the international bestsellers The Art of Simple Living and Don't Worry.

The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classic available in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers....

Within the chapters of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success—as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world.

In After the Ecstasy, the Laundry, Jack Kornfield brings into focus the truth about satori, the awakened state of consciousness, and enlightenment practices today....

The Buddha and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else’s - and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world....

With Getting Unstuck, she offers us a first look at "both the itch and the scratch": what Tibetan Buddhists call shenpa....

One of the greatest works created by any culture and overwhelmingly the most significant of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but none encompassed the work in its entirety....

Feeling overwhelmed? Step away from life's mounting demands and free yourself up for what matters with this succinct and sensible guide by the Zen Buddhist author of the international bestsellers The Art of Simple Living and Don't Worry. With these and ninety-two other practical tips, we can abandon the futile pursuit of controlling everything in our lives and unlock the key to a fulfilling social life, individual well-being, and a calmer, more focused mind.

The fruit of some twenty years’ experience leading Buddhist meditation retreats, this book touches on a wide range of topics raised repeatedly by meditators and includes favorite stories, key Buddhist teachings, and answers to most-asked questions.

Discover the Lost Legacy of Uyghur Buddhism—an Ancient Faith Shaped by Adventure, Art, and the Spirit of the Silk Road. Imagine standing in the windswept deserts of Central Asia, where caravans once carried treasures, ideas, and spiritual traditions. This is where Uyghur Buddhism took root, blending diverse cultures and philosophies into a faith as rich as the Silk Road itself. Uyghur Buddhism for Beginners is your guide to this forgotten chapter of Buddhist history—a story of resilience, artistry, and the enduring power of spiritual exploration. Unlock the Mysteries of a Spiritual ...

Navigating Grief and Loss is a book for anyone who's experienced the pain of mourning, who's struggled to find a job, who is devastated by a bad breakup—yearning to rest, feel understood, and believe in themselves and the future. It's a guidebook filled with relatable stories and practical meditations to help navigate the profound experience of death and loss, be it an elderly parent succumbing to a lingering illness, the shock following a tragic accident, a divorce after years of conflict, or the euthanasia of a beloved pet.

In The Gateless Gate, one of modern Zen Buddhism's uniquely influential masters offers classic commentaries on the Mumonkan, one of Zen's greatest collections of teaching stories. This translation was compiled with the Western listener in mind, and includes Koan Yamada's clear and penetrating comments on each case. Yamada played a seminal role in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West from Japan, going on to be the head of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Community.

Abhidhamma Piṭaka for Beginners: Key Concepts in Buddhist Mental Training is not just a book—it’s a journey into the mind, an invitation to understand life from the deepest perspectives of Buddhist psychology. If you’re seeking a way to cultivate inner calm, sharpen your mindfulness, and unlock the layers of consciousness, this guide offers the tools and insights to take you there. Uncover the Essence of Buddhist Mental Training Step into the world of the Abhidhamma, Buddhism’s most profound and analytical collection of teachings. This book takes complex, timeless principles and ...

Chögyam Trungpa, né au Tibet en 1939 et mort au Canada en 1987, est l'un des tout premiers maîtres spirituels à avoir enseigné la sagesse du bouddhisme aux Occidentaux. Trungpa estimait que le bouddhisme transmis en Occident devait donner naissance à un bouddhisme occidental, ce qui impliquait une profonde réflexion sur la langue et la culture dans laquelle le dharma allait s'ancrer, ainsi qu'une immersion sans retenue dans le quotidien du monde moderne pour mieux en discerner à la fois la grandeur et la crispation.

In The Beginner’s Guide to Karma, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine encourage listeners to forget what they’ve heard about karma and look at the subject afresh. Delving into Buddhist scripture and tradition, the authors give a comprehensive overview that incorporates psychology, ethics, and metaphysics. Using everyday language and real-life examples, they clear away myths, illustrate how karma works in daily life, and offer practices to build positive karma.

Discover the path to true clarity and inner peace with The Surangama Sutra for Beginners: A Path to Inner Clarity and Wisdom—a powerful guide crafted to transform how you see yourself, your mind, and the world around you. In this accessible interpretation, you’ll find: A Blueprint for Self-Mastery The Surangama Sutra isn’t just a text; it’s a roadmap to inner freedom and insight. This book breaks down the essential teachings of the sutra, providing practical steps to overcome distraction, anxiety, and the constant pull of everyday stresses. With each page, discover how to calm the ...

Unlock the Wisdom of the Buddha’s Core Teachings Step into the heart of ancient wisdom with Sutta Pitaka for Beginners: Insights into Mindfulness, Ethics, and Wisdom. This is more than a book—it’s your doorway to the foundational text that shaped centuries of Buddhist thought and practice. Discover the path to a more mindful, compassionate, and purposeful life. Reveal the Power of True Mindfulness Imagine experiencing every moment with clarity. The Suttas contain practical, timeless techniques for mindfulness, allowing you to approach each day with greater awareness. With insights ...

This is the most succinct and practical guide yet for those who want to incorporate meditation into their recovery work. Here he examines the traditional Twelve Step view of meditation before telling us about his own journey of discovery.

【本書の要点】●身近な死を実感した古舘氏が人生後半で出合ったのが仏教だった。●日本では大乗仏教が浸透しているが、本来の仏教は原始釈迦仏教。●自我をなくしていけば、人生の苦しみが軽減される。●老・病・死に直面する人生後半こそ、ブッダの教えが効いてくる。

The pieces in this collection capture the feeling of being buffeted by great gusts of middle-aged longing. What began as one woman’s quarrel with Buddhism, especially its doctrine of non-attachment, morphs into a larger question: What’s the right way to love a person or a thing? With voluptuous detail and rigorous self-interrogation, Jennifer Brice looks for answers in family lore, personal experience, conversations with friends, and beloved books.

The Bhagavadgita is part of the great Indian epic the Mahabharata, and it is one of the major religious documents of the world, occupying in Hinduism a position not unlike the Sermon on the Mount in Christianity. One of the most celebrated treasures of world literature as well, it is in the form of a poetic dialogue between the epic's hero, Arjuna, and his friend Krishna, believed to be an incarnation of God.

The Dhammapada consists of 423 verses in Pali uttered by the Buddha on some 305 occasions for the benefit of a wide range of human beings. These sayings were selected and compiled into one book as being worthy of special note on account of their beauty and relevance for molding the lives of future generations of Buddhists.

Queering the Path to Enlightenment: Beginning the Journey, the first installment of the trilogy, focuses on the lower scope of the lamrim. It provides a solid foundation for spiritual growth while celebrating queer identity and experiences, exploring fundamental Buddhist concepts with a fabulous twist.

Beautifully read by Buddhist practitioner and translator John Canti, this commentary on Padampa Sangye's classic verses of advice to Tibetan villagers of Tingri—by renowned and beloved meditation master Dilgo Khyentse—offers guidance for people trying to lead a dharmic life in the workaday world. These hundred verses, studied for centuries by Tibetans and students of Buddhism, contain a complete survey of the Tibetan Buddhist path.

A Buddhist psychotherapist uses her understanding of suffering to confront her own trauma history, as she comes to terms with the truth of what happened to her in childhood. Trauma survivors and people who live with disability will find refuge in this audiobook.

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99 Perlen, die dein Herz und deine Seele berühren Fühlst du dich oft gestresst und überfordert? Bist du manchmal unausgeglichen, unzufrieden und unglücklich? Dir fehlt die Ruhe und Gelassenheit, um aus dem alltäglichen Hamsterrad mal auszusteigen und zur Besinnung zu kommen? Oder hast du Ansprüche an dich, die unerreichbar erscheinen, weil du dir selbst immer wieder im Weg stehst? Unterbrich dein Gedankenkarussell und finde wieder zu dir. Entdecke dein wahres Selbst.