English Buddha

In Julie Sherry's The Attached Buddha, Julie takes her listeners on a journey to explore the connection between mind, body, and soul in the context of her education and experience as a trained and working physical therapist for over 20 years.

From making six figures in Tech in San Francisco to caring for her terminally ill mother, Dasha awakens from her automated life and starts to question everything. She embarks on a journey into the great unknown. This journey was at times terrifying, at times beautiful, at times terrifyingly beautiful .On this journey, she faced the demons that have tormented her all her life, and instead of fighting, running, being terrified, she surrendered control.

This rich selection of the Buddha’s teaching, taken from the Pali canon, remains one of the finest of the classic Buddhist anthologies in English. F. L. Woodward, a key translator of the first half of the 20th century was a committed Buddhist as well as a scholar, and in Some Sayings of the Buddha, he created a handbook for succeeding generations, incorporating the main elements of the Buddha’s life, views and recommendations.

Described as ‘unique and a great service to understanding’, this book is intended for three groups; Western Buddhists, that bulk of the West that have no religious affiliation yet know there is something more to life, and Buddhists in Asia who follow the encounter of the dharma with the West. It highlights the pervasive similarities in the teachings of Jesus and the Buddha as they were probably originally presented. In its six chapters and appendix, it compares the two great teachers, the Buddha and Jesus, briefly charts the process by which experts have produced words readily ...

The search for wisdom has been the pole-star of humanity for 6,000 years. Religions have come and gone, philosophies have failed, but those surviving wells of wisdom go deep and yield sweet refreshment for the soul. Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Zen, and Eastern Christian writings have served as pathways to peace and enlightenment, but the path is not easily traveled. Wisdom is a harsh master, demanding authenticity and truth. No self-delusion or protection will be tolerated. The seeker must be spiritually eviscerated. Mind and soul must be laid bare.

Mudita, Wheel Publicaton No. 170, contains several short essays, one by the editor, Ven. Nyanaponika, and three by lay practitioners on one of the lesser known and too-little practiced sublime states of mind. Mudita, usually translated "sympathetic joy", was designated one of the brahma-viharas by the Buddha, one of the sublime, noble states of mind. How is it to be practiced, and what are the implications of mudita on the spiritual path? These essays address those questions.

SUMMARY This book provides an overview of nonviolence. It offers answers to the questions of what nonviolence is, how and why it ought to be used, and who ought to employ it. The book discusses examples of successful nonviolent social protest, from twentieth century movements for civil rights and colonial liberation to the Arab Spring and contemporary Black Lives Matter protests, and considers recent research that explains the power of nonviolence. It also explores philosophical and religious sources of nonviolence, while discussing key historical figures including Leo Tolstoy, Mohandas K. ...

While wisdom is something to be accrued through experience and knowledge, ‘500 Quotes of Great Wisdom’ offers a shortcut. Dipping into the minds of some of the most revered thinkers of all time, this book is packed with insights, reflections, and observations sure to inspire and stimulate thought. A superb gift for anyone with an inquiring mind.

In 1950, China claimed sovereignty over Tibet, leading to decades of unrest and resistance, defining the country today. In Eat the Buddha, Barbara Demick chronicles the Tibetan tragedy from Ngaba, a defiant town on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau where dozens of Tibetans have shocked the world since 2009 by immolating themselves.

The Buddha’s Tango is born to help you awaken the Buddha within. I hope my life stories will inspire you to accept the universe’s invitation to dance freely to unlock happiness. Use the stories as stepping stones to continue your journey to self-discovery, self-love, and ultimately self-transformation. All you need is you in this dance. Stand tall, pause, feel, and follow the rhythm of creation through a dance as it takes you to the end of happiness.

How to quickly master the 2,500 year-old teachings of Buddhist philosophy to live a happier and more meaningful life starting tomorrow...without worshipping a golden statue of Buddha! This audiobook is about you! You...living a happier and more meaningful life! You...finding more peace, joy, and love. And you - mastering the core teachings of Buddha so that you can live the life you know you deserve!

Throughout my life, I’ve always struggled in dealing with my anger issues. There were days in the past where my emotions and temper would get the best of me, and it would usually not end up too well. My anger issues got so bad that, all my relationships started falling apart, and my best friend, who was once very close to me, didn’t even want to talk to me anymore.

The purpose of this book is to help the earnest seeker to understand the concept of Dependent Origination and the 12 individual links. This is the most important idea to be understood on your journey to Nibbāna. The Buddha used the term Paṭicca Samuppāda, which is Pāli for dependent origination. When one understands Dependent Origination, one understands himself/herself, and the world. It is truly the answer to the question of “Who am I?” This is a 12-part series of small books for each one of the 12 links. This booklet covers the link of Bhava, or Habitual Tendencies/Being/...

Worrying about your future? Do you let bad experiences or past pain bog you down? Fearful that your stressful work will negatively impact your health? Meditation expert Mike McCallister has labored for years to unlock the paths to inner peace and help others reach that precious place of stillness. Now he’s here to share his simple strategies you can use each day to find your much-needed sense of calm.

Olivia "Liv" Blakley knows how important it is to look good. Her father is running for governor, and Liv will be making public appearances with her family. Liv has an image to uphold - to her maybe boyfriend, to the new friends who suddenly welcome her into their circle, and to the public, who loves to find fault on social media. Liv's sunny, charming facade hides a dark inner voice that will settle for nothing less than perfection. No matter who she has to give up to get there. No matter what she has to lose to do it.

Nicks Costello takes the reader with him from his hard-working roots in the Liberties of Dublin on a search for enlightenment that took him half way around the world to Hong Kong. There he discovered the human face of the Buddha in the friendliness and compassion of everyday people who were quietly and unobtrusively practising ancient eastern traditions of spirit, mind and body, cultivating a connection to the soul of the universe that exists in all of us and giving freely of their knowledge to all who ask so that the healing benefits can be experienced by everyone.

In the shadows of a war-torn world, where the echoes of battles still reverberate, lies a mystery that spans centuries. Welcome to the captivating realm of Lost Buddha, a postwar Sue Lee Mystery series that will take you on an exhilarating journey through time and intrigue. In the aftermath of a devastating conflict, Sue Lee, a tenacious and resourceful investigator, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and hidden treasures. As an antique dealer, she stumbles upon a collection of seventh-century tapestries meticulously preserved during the war by an enigmatic figure. Little does she ...

Hubert “Bode” Price is too young to recognize his life’s purpose, but one thing is certain: People have been searching for him since the day he was born. Narrated by his father, Finding Buddha follows Bode on a cross-country road trip complete with spectacular hikes, encounters with Mexican drug lords, and intimate conversations about love, loss, life, death, and rebirth.

If you've been searching for a different perspective of healing and how to relieve the extra suffering that comes with disease, the Buddha has a lot to teach. Explore what is behind your suffering and learn to reconnect with your true nature. Learn how to balance the immune system with meditation, mindfulness, and guided imagery. Discover the benefits of greater awareness, unconditional love, compassion, and enlightenment.

After his last mission against human trafficking, Colonel Theodore Bonner is recruited by the CIA to train a child prodigy, Kim. Ted adopts and raises Kim, teaching him survival skills. After a brutal mission leaves Kim deaf, his training shifts, leading him to a newfound spiritual path and inner strength. He is becoming a human weapon to fight for innocent victims.