Spirituality Buddhism

Koans are the record of paradoxical and provocative exchanges between Zen masters and their students that developed in medieval China. These exchanges, though often elaborated through commentary, have also been boiled down to one-line questions or statements to be held in meditation and daily life. Famous examples include, "What is the sound of one hand?" and "Not knowing is most intimate." In Through Forests of Every Color, renowned Zen teacher Joan Sutherland reimagines the koan tradition with allegiance to the root spirit of the koans.

La paz y tranquilidad que anhelamos está tan cerca de nosotros como lo está nuestro aliento. Nosotros no tenemos que pasar nuestra vida buscándola. Todo lo que necesitamos es tener una mente aquietada. Conciencia en el Silencio nos invita a un viaje hacia la belleza inagotable de nuestra propia naturaleza esencial. Haciendo extracciones de la sabiduría de sabios y místicos de todo el mundo, el libro proporciona un marco por medio del cual podemos develar la conciencia intemporal en la cual somos íntegros y completos. Componentes claves en este develar incluyen la aplicación de ...

With essays on "cosmic consciousness" (including Alan Watts' account of his own ventures into this inward realm); the paradoxes of self-consciousness; LSD and consciousness; and the false opposition of spirit and matter, This Is It: And Other Essays on Zen and Spiritual Experience is a truly mind-opening audiobook collection.

"Our biggest fear," says poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, "is that we will become nothing when we die. If we think that we cease to exist when we die, we have not looked very deeply at ourselves." It is possible to live every day without being afraid of what happens when we die. Through a close examination of who we are, how we exist, and how we live, we can conquer our fear to live a freer and happier life. Through stories and lucid teachings, Thich Naht Hanh brings peace of mind to a difficult subject, and shows is how to live a happier life, free of fear.

Based on Dharma talks by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and insights from participants in retreats for healing the inner child, Reconciliation is an exciting contribution to the growing trend of using Buddhist practices to encourage mental health and wellness. Reconciliation focuses on the mindful awareness of our emotions and the healing of our relationships as well as meditations and exercises to acknowledge and transform the hurt that many of us experienced as children.

A plain language beginner’s guide to the practical basics of Buddhism and a transition to a Vegan diet/lifestyle. A personal journey and interpretation. Buddhism has been around for over 2,500 years. It has been practiced by monks in monasteries, emperors in palaces, and, more recently, stressed-out office workers trying to stay calm while their inbox explodes. It has inspired everything from deep philosophical debates to fortune cookie wisdom. But let’s be honest—Buddhism can also feel intimidating when you first encounter it.

What happens after we die? Are our lives just fleeting moments, or do they carry a deeper, timeless significance? This bundle is your invitation to explore life’s biggest mysteries—what lies beyond death, the truth about reincarnation, and how karma weaves through our lives. Blending scientific research, spiritual insights, and real-life stories, this thought-provoking guide will help you uncover the nature of consciousness, the afterlife, and the karmic patterns that shape our existence.

“Do we have to give up feelings – should we try to be in line with teachings and beliefs that say our experience doesn’t matter?” says Amaya Gayle. Of course not! Here is no haunting by ghosts that whisper to our unconscious: Separation is bad, a mind filled with thoughts is the way to entrapment and ignorance, the ego really doesn’t need to be around. Amaya makes the link between the subtlety and splendor of our experiencing and the Infinite Aliveness of Actuality. She makes the link, indeed, but moves on to describe how that link is broken by our preconceived beliefs of ...

WARNING: Do NOT crack this book unless you’re ready to watch your favorite mindfulness app curl up in a corner and whimper. From the cluttered desk of Anton Volney Dear Friend, I’m about to shove an 800-year-old stick of dynamite into the mouth of modern “McMeditation.” When the fuse hits zero, two things will remain: You. Whatever’s real enough to survive a Zen sucker-punch. The stick of dynamite is called “Zen Koans: The Gateless Gate to Insight.” Inside are 25 weapon-grade riddles the old monks used to melt egos like blow-torches on Styrofoam. These aren’t bedtime stories...

As a Tibetan lama and leader of Shambhala (an international community of 165 meditation centers), Sakyong Mipham has found physical activity to be essential for spiritual well-being. He's been trained in horsemanship and martial arts but has a special love for running. Here, he incorporates his spiritual practice with running, presenting basic meditation instruction and fundamental principles he has developed.

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Audible presents Stree 360 Degrees. Women in Indian mythology: what do stories from Vedas, Puranas, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Tamil, Buddhist and Jain lore tell us about women in ancient India? Were women oppressed or liberated? Did they have agency, or were all decisions made for them by men? The answers will surprise you.

Igniting a long-overdue dialogue about how the legacy of racial injustice and white supremacy plays out in society at large and Buddhist communities in particular, this urgent call to action outlines a new dharma that takes into account the ways that racism and privilege prevent our collective awakening. In a society where profit rules, people's value is determined by the color of their skin, and many voices - including queer voices - are silenced, Radical Dharma recasts the concepts of engaged spirituality, social transformation, inclusiveness, and healing.

In this user’s guide to psychedelic Buddhism, Lama Mike Crowley presents techniques for Buddhists who wish to incorporate psychedelics into their practice as well as for psychonauts who are interested in the maps of inner space provided by Buddhism. The author details how psychedelics have led to spontaneous awakening experiences, such as “Indra’s net” and universal voidness, that were once thought to be available only to advanced meditators.

In these delightful and playful talks, Osho introduces the mystery, the wonder and the emptiness that is Zen, not comparable to anything else and a completely different approach to life. The chapters alternate between elaborating original excerpts by the 14th Zen master, Ikkyu, taking us into the world of Zen – and responding to personal questions, which brings the world of Zen into our lives, connects with our issues and questions.

Charlotte Kasl's perennial favorites If the Buddha Dated and If the Buddha Married have inspired readers with their empowering blend of spiritual and psychological insights. Her third "If the Buddha" book, If the Buddha Got Stuck, is a wise yet lighthearted book that will speak to anyone who's ever experienced being stuck in life and wanted to break free.

The Eightfold Path is the most widely known formulation of the Buddha's teaching. It is ancient, reaching back to the Buddha's very first discourse, and it is highly venerated as a unique treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The teaching of the Eightfold Path challenges us to grasp the implications of that vision, and asks us to transform ourselves in its light. Like the teaching itself, this work covers every aspect of life.

Using the Upanishadic vision, Osho contrasts the teachings of Buddha, J. Krishnamurti, and the Vedas, and explains how these different teachings have relevance to the way we live today.

Shunryu Suzuki, author of the beloved classic Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, is lovingly remembered as one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the 20th century - whose legacy is felt in every facet of American Zen. This monumental biography of Suzuki, written and read by his student David Chadwick, weaves together a rich tapestry of stories and memories of Suzuki’s students, family, and friends. In this updated and revised audiobook edition, Chadwick also offers rare excerpts from archived recordings of Suzuki’s teachings in the great Zen master's own voice.

Over the years, Pema Chödrön's books have offered an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In No Time to Lose Pema invites listeners to venture further along the path of the "bodhisattva warrior", explaining in depth how we can awaken the softness of our hearts and develop true confidence amid the challenges of daily living.