English Buddha

The thought provoking writings presented in this book were originally published in the Scott Shaw Zen Blog 6.0. These writings discuss the realities of life, god, Zen, enlightenment, art, cinema, and existence in the way only Scott Shaw can present.

Yoga is much more than the physical postures commonly associated with this word. Yoga is an advanced methaphysical science that has been developed over thousands of years and is designed to lead its practitioners towards enlightenment. In this book, Scott Shaw presents the reader with the historical foundations of yoga, in association with exacting methods of meditation, breath control, and spiritual practice; including detailed information on Kundalini and Tantra yoga. These techniques have traditionally only been revealed to advanced students of yoga. By practicing the techniques ...

Zen Buddhism: The Pathway to Nirvana provides the reader with a complete overview of the history and evolution of Buddhism -- from the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha onto the modern day. It then provides a complete how-to for all of the various meditation techniques employed by Zen Buddhism. Finally, this book details how the practitioner of Zen may rise to the ultimate plateau of Nirvana. This book is a compelling work by one of the most respected authors in the field.

Taken from the Scott Shaw Zen Blog 2.0 these writings discuss the realities of life, love, god, Zen, enlightenment, art, cinema, and existence in the way only Scott Shaw can present.

The aphorisms presented in this book are designed to allow the reader to delve deeply into their own mind and come to conclusions about life and reality that will help them to refocus, recharge, and move towards new and deeper levels of Self Awareness and Life Understanding.

The Thought Provoking writings presented in this book were originally published in the Scott Shaw Zen Blog 7.0. These writings discuss the realities of life, god, Zen, enlightenment, art, cinema, and existence in the way only Scott Shaw can present.

If you take a moment to step outside of yourself, move beyond the melodrama which you are currently involved in, you can perhaps see how life functions and have a realization about how this universe truly operates. In a world where too few people ever look for reason, this book is designed to help you find immediate deeper meaning in all of life's situations. By reading the aphorisms within its pages, you too may come to a better understanding of reality, nature, your mind, and God.

Developed by Scott Shaw, the primary premise of Zen Filmmaking is that no screenplay should be used in the creation of a film. There are no rules and no definitions. The spontaneous creative energy of the filmmaker is the only defining factor. This allows for a spiritually pure source of immediate inspiration to be the only guide in the filmmaking process. Within the pages of this book, Scott Shaw leads the reader through all of the elements of Zen Filmmaking -- allowing one to emerge as a competent independent filmmaker, possessing all of the necessary skills to create a feature film, ...

Donald G. Jackson was a cutting edge, avant-garde filmmaker who contributed numerous films to the independent film market throughout his career. His wild behavior, chaotic filmmaking style, and lack of defined storyline in his movies has left many people wondering just who was Donald G. Jackson and what were his inspirations and motivations as a filmmaker. In this book, Scott Shaw, his closest filmmaking associate, delves into the man and the artist who was Donald G. Jackson. He presents a treasure trove of extensive material detailing the life of the man and the filmmaker in his own words ...

In this book, Scott Shaw, a prolific proponent of modern Zen Buddhism, leads the reader through a series of essays, detailing the various aspects of human consciousness and developmental awareness. This book provides deep insight into the spiritual and psychological path of ever-unfolding human awareness.

Discover Why and How Buddha Failed Expose Buddha’s self-esteem games and strategies. Discern the difference between material and spiritual ego. Explore how Buddhism can be harmful in spiritual areas. Recognize how merit alone cannot save you. Understand the true cause of suffering.Expose Buddha’s Path of Superiority One can make the case that the primary purpose of Buddha’s legends, myths, and stories is to present Buddha as superior to others. Other considerations, such as teaching, are secondary. We do not care about Buddha or his reputation one way or the other. However, we do care...

Join some cuddly puppies for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today, they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life, and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen puppy guide you to enlightenment.

Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the Earth, very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed in India for 1,500 years and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor, high born and lower castes. Today the religion he founded is followed all over the world. Here is the fascinating story of his life from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation and his attainment of nirvana.

The collection of beautiful verses of Enlightened Nuns. From Theri Gatha, one of the books of the Pali Canon found in the Khuddaka Nikaya-sutta pitaka. A translation into English from the Sinhala translation by Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thera.

Women are being murdered on campus. Thomas Yanter can't sleep, nor can he be certain that he's not the murderer. A model student with a secret, compromised past, Yanter's life is upended when the mysterious Tami of his high-school days resurfaces in his life, her presence drawing him ever closer to the epicenter of campus violence. Then, Yanter finds a pool of blood in a hidden underground passage and black pools his memory can't recover on the nights women were murdered. Is his obsession to find the true murderer - or his own true identity? Thomas is terrified that it might be both.

Heroically triumphing over her abusive ex who abducted their daughter, Luna, Diana Atestesso has to rise from the ashes. What more unlikely way to do that than to team up with her lost love, Finn, to build a bar named Sacred Hearts that unexpectedly becomes a haven for “freaks” of all kinds - a gonzo journalist, a drag-queen diva, a lesbian musical virtuoso, and Diana’s mentor, Selene, who embarks on an unexpected same-sex relationship in her twilight years? But not everyone joins the celebration.

Petra is a curious 7-year-old girl who goes on exciting adventures to fascinating places around the world. In this adventure, Petra travels to Sri Lanka, through the magical costume warehouse at the theatre where her mother works. There she encounters a young novice monk and encounters a baby elephant!

C. Jinarajadasa was a writer, philosopher, and prominent Theosophist of his day and a Freemason. In this particular piece, originally from 1908, the author examines the life of Gautama and the religious reformation in Hinduism, which he championed at the time. The author lays out the four efforts, the ten meritorious acts, and the five meditations. He quotes from Plato and others, discusses Theosophy and somehow connects it all to the state of Nirvana, which he discusses at some length.

Diana Atestesso has lost her daughter, her livelihood, and her peace of mind to her abusive ex-husband, Clay. Now she returns to the old Victorian mansion in the mountains where she was raised through a traumatic childhood, only to find that her ex is stalking her still. Now is the time to make a final stand. Now is the time Diana calls upon the Fire Golem.

These adorable furballs embody the essence of Zen Buddhism - harmony of body and mind and living fully in the present moment. Kittens exemplify the Power of Meow with their simplicity, grace and blissful Buddha nature. Each feline Zen Master in this lovely volume will get you one step closer to enlightenment as you follow the Four-Pawed Path. If you are looking for calm, clarity, and insight into the teachings of Buddha, this is the purrrrfect book for you!