Zen Buddhism

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.

Building Zen: Integrating Project Management and Zen Principles for Balance, Clarity, and Lasting SuccessYour life is your most important project—build it with purpose, resilience, and mindfulness. In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of construction and project management, stress is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to control you. Building Zen is a blueprint for self-improvement, combining the structured discipline of project management with the timeless wisdom of Zen philosophy.

In this new collection of 33 stories, one of Korea's foremost Seon (Zen) masters introduces the richness and depth of Korea's Buddhist tradition. With humor and insight, Seon Master Daehaeng shows us our inherent potential and demonstrates how we can face the challenges of life with wisdom and vigor.

Why sometimes do even the smallest events send us into a downward spiral? Whether we're aware of it or not, our feelings and outlook are constantly shaped by learned patterns, or habitual modes of being. These have the power to dictate our sense of wellbeing and our very perceptions of our lives and the world around us. These modes - distinct orchestrations of how we think and feel, how we act and interact - can open us up to delight and wisdom or preoccupy us with fear and despair, driving and distorting our experiences like invisible puppeteers of the mind.

You’re about to discover everything behind Zen and be guided in adapting this practice in life. You will learn how Zen can make you realize who you truly are and rediscover your true nature as it sheds away the masks society has built around your original self. You will also get to know the positive impact of Zen in your life and how the practice of Zazen can contribute to your personal well-being. Armed with the complete steps in executing the basic Zazen postures, this book will guide you through the proper meditation exercises.

Discover the ancient secrets of Zen Buddhism in this amazing book. When you download Zen: The Essential Guide Book, you'll discover what zen is, and what it isn't. You'll learn the ancient story of the Buddha and find out how zen is practiced in our modern world. As many of you know from my other books, this has been a passion of mine for more than 20 years. Zen is becoming more and more popular as the undeniable results are being noticed throughout our western society.

As an 11-year-old child, Zen Buddhist teacher Larry Ward was shot at by the police for playing baseball in the wrong spot. As an adult, he experienced the trauma of having his home firebombed by racists. At Plum Village Monastery in France—the home in exile of his teacher, Vietnamese peace activist and Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh—Dr. Ward found a way to heal. In these short reflective essays, he offers his insights on the effects of racial constructs and answers the question: How do we free ourselves from our repeated cycles of anger, denial, bitterness, pain, fear, violence?

The Affirmation Collection, Book 5 - Spiritual Awakening Affirmations to Uplift the Soul "The universe is alive A knowing body of stars and galaxies No beginning or end Just a desire to be present" - Matt Buonocore We all want to remember the voice of our souls. This is a book that serves as a catalyst to raise your vibrational state. Repeat these daily to uplift your spirit through hard or difficult times. You can say these every morning and night, or throughout the day for consistent energetic alignment. This is BOOK FIVE in The Affirmation Collection.

This book provides an intuitive insight into the heart of Zen through a translation of Seng-Ts'an's poem "Hsin Hsin Ming". Reading through the pages you will become familiar with the basic principles of Zen with an interesting collection of perspectives from Quantum Physics to more traditional views of Taoism. These different thoughts are brought together to serve the reader a rewarding experience. "Hsin Hsin Ming" by Seng-Ts'an is the Zen Poem that is often referred to as the poem of nothing.

Jesus Christ was a Zen master? In at least one version of early Christian belief, he sure sounded like one. The Jesus narrative that eventually won out was passed on to future generations while the losers had their books burned and adherents imprisoned, tortured, or put to death. Talk about issues with freedom of religion! Luckily, an early Christian group called the “Gnostics”, in seeing their beloved books burned and adherents mistreated, buried their most important works in hopes of future discovery.

Jed McKenna's Notebook is a cheap and easy way to see if Jed McKenna's Enlightenment Trilogy and Dreamstate Trilogy are right for you. JMN includes articles, chapters, correspondence, and interviews with Jed. The Jed material may not be right for all spiritual readers, but Notebook is a great way to find out if it's right for you. Notebook Includes: - Recipe for Failure - 3 Interviews with Jed - Impersonating Jed McKenna - Blues for Buddha - Zen and the Art of Self-Mutilation - Mannahatta - I, Witness - The New World - The Golden Door - Visionary Goofballs - Nothing Forever: A Post-...

Discover the power of spiritual awakening through the affirmations in this book. Watch as your soul transforms and your vibrational state rises each day, guiding you towards a more fulfilling and aligned life. - Receive daily doses of inspiration and guidance through uplifting affirmations. - Embrace the oneness of all beings and connect with the divine within yourself. - See the beauty in all things and find peace in difficult times. - Embody a state of gratitude and openness to receive abundance. - Heal past wounds and release negative energy through positive affirmations. In this book, ...

In inspiring passages and simple exercises, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us what he calls “the art of suffering.” He gives us teachings and tools for transforming suffering as well as ways to touch moments of happiness and smile even while suffering is still there. Written with characteristic simplicity and wisdom, these insightful meditations—born from the Zen master’s lifetime of Zen practice and peacemaking—teach us how to come back to ourselves, calm our body and mind, and not let suffering overwhelm us.

Una década después de su muerte, Osho es reconocido como uno de los guías espirituales más importantes del siglo XX. Siempre audaz e impredecible -en sus propias palabras, «un místico espiritualmente incorrecto»- las prolíficas enseñanzas de Osho apuntan a la creación de un "nuevo hombre", un hombre libre de ideologías, doctrinas y dogmas desfasados. La labor de Osho refleja su singular capacidad para integrar el espíritu oriental con el pensamiento científico occidental.

The Buddha spent a lifetime offering the same teaching in a number of different ways, so it is difficult to capture its subtleties from one vantage point. This book offers a variety of perspectives. Although the different approaches each have unique qualities, in their overlapping they reinforce each other and the main elements of the doctrine. The first chapter explains the foundations of the teaching in general terms. The second offers an examination of the same basics from a deeper point of view. In the third chapter, the ideas are freely adapted to an older style similar to the ...

The second book in the Jed Talks series by Jed McKenna, author of the Enlightenment Trilogy and the Dreamstate Trilogy.

Unlock the life-changing secrets of Zazen meditation and discover how to find inner peace, relieve stress and anxiety, and unleash the full power of your mind! In this eye-opening and perspective-changing guided meditation audiobook, you're going to discover how to harness the power of Zen meditation to achieve the results you want and find inner peace and healing. Meditation for Zen is the only guide you need to fill your life with happiness, let go of your traumatic past, achieve healing and reconnect with your true self.

Improve your self-worth and inner peace by reading "I Am Worthy," the 13th book in The Affirmation Collection. This book is filled with bite-size affirmations that will help you see your true worth and achieve a sense of fulfillment in life. - Gain a deeper understanding of your self-worth and how it impacts your life - Empower yourself with positive affirmations that will boost your self-esteem - Experience a newfound sense of confidence and self-love - Overcome negative self-talk and self-doubt - Learn to prioritize and value your own needs - Unleash your full potential and achieve your ...

As it turns out, Buddha had quite a lot to say on the subject of gratitude, including citing it as one of the four keys to the Gate of Heaven. Studies show - and experts counsel - that gratitude is a key component of our happiness. People who are grateful about events and experiences from the past, who celebrate triumphs instead of focusing on losses or disappointments, tend to be more satisfied. Gratitude can help us transform our fears into courage, our anger into forgiveness, our isolation into belonging, and another’s pain into healing.

Shaku's eminently reasonable worldview and his skillful exposition of a truly universal definition of divinity and its inevitable necessity are both compelling and difficult to refute. In particular, this collection of discourses probes deeply and revealingly into the fundamental questions that occupy the minds of believers and unbelievers alike: why men cultivate religion in the first place and what the secret of its persistent vitality is.