Zen Art

The Buddhist Psychology book is not just another book to share some information about Buddha and Buddhism. This book is actually an opportunity for every listener to reach a deeper aspect of life, through this tunnel of Buddhism teachings. It will be an interesting ride that will make you wonder about different dimensions of life. The central aim of the book is to help the listener understand the larger aspects of three universal truths, four noble truths, eightfold path, and 12 links to origination.

"We only have so much time in the day and there are plenty of resources to look into how to best leverage that time. Alan’s book breaks things down to practical actions you can take now, using what you already have at your disposal – the thing between your ears: your brain. Alan offers practical and actionable advice in these pages that will help you process and prioritize better than before." - Mike Vardy, productivity strategist and founder of Productivityist

In Chinese, the character 心 is both heart and mind ~ a source of thoughts, intelligence and feelings. This book is a meditation and contemplation on 心-heart and mind. There are 20 Chinese words or characters inside, all coming from the root-word 心. Each one presented in Chinese calligraphy on batik. As you read this book, you are invited to pause at each page to reflect or meditate on both the paintings and the words. Engage both your heart and your mind. Be still. And listen to your own heart song. And as a bonus gift, you will also learn a new Chinese word on each page. Website: ...

Start your journey to a more mindful life with this essential 30-day guide to learning and mastering the art of mindfulness meditation. With day by day guidance and effortless exercises, this book will help you become familiar with the basics of mindfulness meditation, learn how to bring greater awareness into your daily life, and find peace and balance in just one month. Start your journey today and experience the life-changing effects of mindfulness! Enjoy!

Do you long to bring greater fulfillment, peace, and purpose into your everyday life? Do you struggle to choose joy as you face anxiety and depression each day? Or are you simply looking for a straightforward way to be happy and compassionate? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this book will quickly change your life. The teachings of Buddhism have guided spiritual seekers for over 2,500 years. In our modern world, we can all benefit from the inner peace, selflessness, and higher knowledge that Buddhists practice each day.

In BJJ and in life, a strategic mindset matters more than raw talent or skill. It is very difficult for new students and even some experienced fighters to develop aspects of their ‘inner game’ if they don’t have the concepts and methods to play with. In the Champions Mind, best-selling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, Oliver Staark, will teach you the routines and exercises that the greatest Jiu jitsu stars use to take their performance to the next level — whether the ‘next level’ for you means getting onto the mat in your first competition or striving for a win in a professional super fight.

A short story. In the neon-soaked ruins of a future Frisco, enlightenment walks hand-in-hand with damnation. Kimio was once a street orphan, now a Seeker trained by the secretive Akashic Brotherhood. Tasked with recovering an ancient, dangerous artifact, he descends into a rain-drenched world of sorcery, ambition, and forbidden power. Across the city, a power-hungry sorcerer prepares to open a cursed relic—the Casket of Tsuikio—in pursuit of instant ascension. What he unleashes is no mere demon, but a cosmic horror that offers dominion over an entire universe... one built of pain, ...

On a rain-lashed night Matajuro Yagyu loses the duel that should have proved his worth and is banished from his father’s estate. Desperate to reclaim his honor, he sets off to find Banzo, the reclusive sword saint rumored to cut steel with silence itself. What Matajuro discovers is not the clash of blades but years of hauling water, splitting logs, and fending off his master’s sudden wooden-sword ambushes. Each bruise strips away pride, each chore hones awareness, until the young samurai’s spirit becomes keener than any forged edge. When Matajuro finally draws his katana he learns the...

You ever wonder how things really work in life. I never did, but the events of my life have led me without intending to, find out. As a child, I had dyslexia and all I ever wanted to do was write. After trying every possible method of overcoming it known to teachers and other professionals, I unintentionally stumbled upon the unconventional. My journey led me to Taoism and into a world that perhaps many know about but very few really understand or have had the opportunity to experience firsthand. In the beginning, the process was as uncertain as it was unexpected. Life has a way of taking ...

This is the companion handbook to ‘Practical Applications of Taoism’. It contains skills and exercises that will assist you in learning to Live the Tao. Living the Tao or experiencing Reality at a fundamental level requires a process of change. Understanding it at an intellectual level, although stimulating, will not be sufficient. This is the companion book to Practical Applications of Taoism. Both books are essential in helping you understand and begin the process of change required to live the Tao. The first, Practical Applications of Taoism, explains the concepts and the process ...

I decided to write this book after having written several books on the applications of Taoism in different areas. Another of my books, The Tao of Human Interaction, deals with applying the principles of Taoism to human interactions to make them more effective. The Handbook for the Practical Psychic applies Taoism to the spiritual aspects of Taoism. It is directed towards psychic practices such as card reading and divination. The applications of Taoism are broad. For everything that has been written, it remains poorly understood. There are several reasons for this. I have practiced Taoism ...

Zen and the Art of Starship Maintenance and Other Stories is Tobias S. Buckell's seventh short fiction collection and is comprised of 15 stories, several of which are original to the collection or were previously only available through his Patreon. This collection ranges from galactic adventures to intimate explorations of humanity—sometimes in the same story—rich with a sense of wonder and deft storytelling.

Pickleball has lately become all the rage in America. Indeed, across the globe. Once upon a time pickleball was a sport for older racquet sports enthusiasts who needed a slower version of their favorite sport. Now youngsters are picking up the game, playing in pro tournaments, making a good living from pickleball. And with the growing popularity of pickleball has come the need for lessons and clinics to teach the mechanics of the sport. I taught tennis for many years but when I found pickleball about six years ago, I put away my tennis racquets and have used a pickleball paddle ever since. ...

Thich Nhat Hanh illuminates the path to peace through practices of gratitude and daily affirmations, including a "peace treaty" and the "diet for a mindful society". Practical and highly accessible, Touching Peace: Practising the Art of Mindful Living is an essential guide for mindful living in today’s world.

A great primer on the history of Japanese art as it evolved under the Buddhist (and later Zen) movements embedding in Japan's culture. Written by the first great populariser of Chinese and Japanese cultural artefacts, including translating a great number of Chinese poems and literary works.

Extreme physical effort, especially when coupled with risk and deprivation, has been known to produce strong effects in people. These range from "runner's high" or being "in the zone" to far more mystical experiences: visions, hallucinations, and superhuman performance. Bone Games is the story of Rob Schultheis' exploration of this strange terrain - the altered states of consciousness that can be an elusive product of extreme sports.

In this fascinating book, Dr. Dominic M. Etli takes readers on an illuminating journey through the ethical labyrinths of modern medicine, drawing unexpected connections to the ancient wisdom of the samurai. Blending vivid storytelling with philosophical insights, Dr. Etli reveals how timeless concepts like mindfulness, compassion, honor and justice from Zen, Bushido and the Hagakure provide invaluable guidance for today's ethical challenges in healthcare.

Have you ever felt haunted by the past, with emotions and memories you thought were long buried? If so, "The Art of Healing Your Wounded Inner Child" is crafted just for you. This amazing workbook serves as a deeply personal guide for anyone seeking to confront and overcome the lingering effects of childhood trauma.

At twenty-five, activist Cristina Moon faced an impossible task: preparing for the possibility of arrest and torture inside military-ruled Myanmar. Her response? Learning Buddhist meditation. So began what would become a decades-long spiritual path—eventually leading her to a Zen temple and martial arts dojo in Hawai'i with a timeless method of warrior Zen training.

Japanese by birth but transplanted to Europe in adulthood, Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really ‘talk’ to one another? What are the blackbirds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and evenings spent sipping tea in her gazebo or watching fireflies as she recalls her childhood in Japan, Sakamoto shares observations from a life spent in contemplation – and cultivation – of nature.