Teaching Practices

How do you learn the philosophy of the Buddha, grasp its teachings, and apply them practically to your daily life to create lasting happiness, free from suffering? This book shows you how—using classical teachings, engaging stories, and contemplative practices. Pathway to Freedom explores the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Loving-Kindness, Compassion, and the Dissolution of Duality. It describes the highs and lows, pitfalls, challenges, and insights you are likely to encounter on your spiritual journey.

Legend has it that more than a thousand years ago an Indian Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma arrived in China. His approach to teaching was unlike that of any of the Buddhist missionaries who had come to China before him. He confounded the emperor with cryptic dialogues, traveled the country, lived in a cave in the mountains, and eventually paved the way for a unique and illuminating approach to Buddhist teachings that would later spread across the whole of East Asia in the form of Chan—later to be known as Seon in Korean, Thien in Vietnamese, and Zen in Japanese.

Are you tired of starting strong but never finishing? Ready to break free from inconsistency and finally build a life that works? In a world filled with distractions, comfort, and quick fixes, discipline is the superpower we’ve forgotten. Discipline: The Proven Path to Unshakable Habits, Unbreakable Willpower, and Lasting Success is your guide to reclaiming that power—and transforming every area of your life. Inside this powerful book, you’ll discover: • Why motivation fades—and what to do instead to stay consistent • How to build daily habits that stick, even when you don’t ...

With Culturally Sustaining Practice as its foundation, Textured Teaching helps secondary teachers in any school setting stop wondering and guessing how to implement teaching and learning that leads to social justice. Lorena shares her framework for creating a classroom environment that is highly rigorous and engaging, and that reflects the core traits of Textured Teaching: student-driven, community centered, interdisciplinary, experiential, and flexible.

Who was the 20th-century Indian sage known as Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi? How did he attain enlightenment and become one of the most celebrated spiritual masters of his time? Why is his spiritual teaching presently revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Taoists, and followers of other spiritual paths, transcending all religious differences? What is the essence of his revolutionary technique, popularly known as self-inquiry meditation? The Spiritual Teaching of Ramana Maharshi offers you the answers to these profound questions.

Unlock the Secrets of Two Mystical Traditions Are you ready to embark on a journey that will transform your understanding of the spiritual world? Sufi and Druze Mysticism: Exploring the Unknown invites you to discover the hidden wisdom of two ancient paths that have intrigued and inspired seekers for centuries. Dive into the profound teachings of Al-Hallaj, a Sufi mystic whose timeless wisdom continues to echo across the ages. Experience the power of his words, the intensity of his devotion, and the daring courage that led him to the ultimate truth. Explore the enigmatic Druze faith, a ...

Teaching our children to think and reason mathematically is a challenge, not because students can’t learn to think mathematically, but because we must change our own often deeply-rooted teaching habits. This is where instructional routines come in. Their predictable design and repeatable nature support both teachers and students to develop new habits. In Teaching for Thinking, Grace Kelemanik and Amy Lucenta pick up where their first book, Routines for Reasoning, left off.

The Treasury of Precious Instructions by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye, one of Tibet's greatest Buddhist masters, is a shining jewel of Tibetan literature, presenting essential teachings from the entire spectrum of practice lineages that existed in Tibet. In its 18 volumes, Kongtrul brings together some of the most important texts on key topics of Buddhist thought and practice as well as authoring significant new sections of his own.

Unlock the transformative power of the Buddha’s teachings with this exclusive two-in-one volume, Buddha’s Teachings Unveiled: The Lotus and Surangama Sutras. This isn’t just a book—it’s your gateway to the timeless wisdom that has inspired seekers for centuries. Embark on a journey through the Lotus Sutra and the Surangama Sutra, two of Buddhism’s most revered texts, simplified and brought to life for modern readers. Whether you’re new to Buddhism or searching for deeper insights, this essential guide offers clarity, inspiration, and tools for spiritual transformation. ...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Amitabha Sutra: A Beginner's Guide: Exploring Key Teachings." This meticulously crafted guide invites you into the serene and profound world of Pure Land Buddhism, making its timeless wisdom accessible to everyone. Imagine a place where peace reigns supreme, where golden trees and jeweled lakes reflect the boundless compassion of Amitabha Buddha. "Amitabha Sutra: A Beginner's Guide" opens the doors to this enchanting realm, the Pure Land, offering you the keys to spiritual fulfillment and enlightenment. Unlock the Teachings of Amitabha Buddha: Dive ...

This guide is your ultimate tool for mastering every section, from logical reasoning to reading comprehension and analytical reasoning. Packed with expert tips, detailed strategies, and real-world examples, it’s designed for students at any stage of preparation, helping you excel and achieve your law school goals.

Looking to transform your life and attract abundance and positivity? Look no further than the New 30 Day Mental Diet! Written by an expert in the teachings of Neville Goddard, this e-book is packed with powerful techniques and practices that will help you to rewire your thinking and manifest your dreams. Through the digital cleanse, self-care practices, meditation techniques, and the Law of Assumption, you'll learn how to shift your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance, and how to release limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns. Whether you're struggling with finances, ...

Baird Spalding played a ground-breaking role when he introduced the Western world to the wonders of a Far East expedition in 1894. The knowledge of "Masters" assisting and guiding humanity in the classic book LIFE AND TEACHING OF THE MASTERS OF THE FAR EAST became legend in metaphysical circles during the first half of the 20th century and continues today as a source of spiritual enlightenment. Spalding and the others were practical in nature and the thought of spiritual masters performing miracles seemed impossible.

Presented in a practical Q&A format, No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners is the most clear-cut introductory guide to understanding the essential concepts of Buddhism and how they relate to your daily life. How is an awakening different from enlightenment? Can agnostics and atheists be Buddhist? In No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners, renowned Buddhism teacher and host of the popular Secular Buddhism podcast, Noah Rasheta, delivers an easily accessible introduction to the teachings of Buddhism that answers these common questions and many more.

Discover indigenous wisdom for a life well lived in "The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings." Based on ancient teachings from the Anishinaabe / Ojibwe people, this spiritual translation of the sacred laws guides us toward Mino-bimaadiziwin, "the good life" – a life of harmony, free from contradiction or conflict.

You have within you an unlimited capacity for extraordinary love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom - and here is how to awaken it. In The Wise Heart, celebrated author and psychologist Jack Kornfield offers an accessible, comprehensive, and illuminating guide to the universal teachings of Buddhist psychology. He shows you how to use powerful Buddhist insights and practices to go beyond the trap of "self-improvement".

Joaquina was my mentor in this book she teaches you with practical exercises to use this wonderful instrument, with which we can find places of power, lost objects, practice telepathy and even know the color of the aura of others. It is incredible how with a simple pendulum you can connect with your inner energy. Here are some reader reviews: "Very light book, easy to understand and easy to carry out. As a beginner it has been great for me. It is very practical." "The book is very good to get started in the world of the pendulum, as it teaches the basic exercises of initiation, narrated in ...

Millions of people slog through life burdened by an inescapable sense of unease and dissatisfaction. With Discovering the Essential Self, join Eckhart Tolle in an eight-part program of breakthrough teachings and accessible approaches to find the meaning and fulfillment you’ve been seeking, right here in the present moment.

Would you like to improve your thoughts and feelings about the world around you? If so, then you will find Zoroastrianism and the Teachings of Zarathustra: The Zoroastrian Creed and Selected Sacred Hymns of Zoroaster with Prayers and Liturgies of the Faith in Modern-Day English richly rewarding. Referred to as Mazdayasna by its followers, Zoroastrianism is widely regarded as the world’s first monotheistic religion, meaning that it worships a single divine god.

In this wonderfully practical and deeply inspiring book, Christian college master teacher Quentin Schultze offers 30 short readings that reveal the heart of effective Christian higher education—what he calls "servant teaching" with faith, skill, and virtue. Each chapter provides a key to motivating students to learn with excellence, compassion, and delight. The book also serves as a journal for identifying your own teaching strengths and highlighting effective instructional practices which you can begin immediately.