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Thirty years ago, "mindfulness" was a Buddhist principle mostly obscure to the west. Today, it is a popular cure-all for Americans' daily problems. A massive and lucrative industry promotes mindfulness in every aspect of life, however mundane or unlikely: Americans of various faiths (or none at all) practice mindful eating, mindful sex, mindful parenting, mindfulness in the office, mindful sports, mindfulness-based stress relief and addiction recovery, and hire mindful divorce lawyers.

Already a major international best seller, now available in English for the first time: In An Appeal to the World, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet illuminates the way to peace in our time, arguing for a form of universal ethics that goes beyond religion - values we all share as humans that can help us create unity and peace to heal our world. "All people are united in the pursuit of happiness and the desire to avoid suffering," His Holiness reminds us. "This is the source of humanity's greatest achievements."

David Chadwick, a Texas-raised wanderer, college dropout, bumbling social activist, and hobbyhorse musician, began his study under Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in 1966. In 1988, Chadwick flew to Japan to begin a four-year period of voluntary exile and remedial Zen education. In Thank You and OK!, he recounts his experiences both inside and beyond the monastery walls and offers insightful portraits of the characters he knew in that world

In 1990, while serving a sentence in San Quentin for armed robbery, Jarvis Jay Masters was implicated as an accessory in the murder of a prison guard. A 23-year-old Black man, Jarvis was sentenced to death in the gas chamber. While in the maximum security section of Death Row, using the only instrument available to him—a ball-point pen filler—Masters's astounding memoir is a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the talent of a fine writer.

Nel mondo reale lo sfruttamento esiste: una distanza, incolmabile e ingiusta, separa i ricchi dai poveri. In questo libro, il Dalai Lama ci dice che non possiamo restare indifferenti. Arrabbiatevi, ci suggerisce. Stupendoci, perché nulla sembrerebbe più in contraddizione con la sua pratica dell'amore per il prossimo. Ma la rabbia è anche una parte imprescindibile del nostro essere umani e soffocarla potrebbe distruggerci dall'interno.

L'insegnamento classico del Dalai Lama, quello che viene dalla sua natura originaria di "semplice monaco", è la gentilezza. Tutti vogliamo che ci venga usata, ma quando siamo noi, in prima persona, a compiere un atto gentile, in quel momento di grazia sperimentiamo la massima soddisfazione, ci eleviamo al di sopra di qualsiasi malumore o stress. Non solo: generiamo una catena di effetti positivi su di noi e sulle persone che amiamo dell'amore più autentico.

Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. It originated in India, but has gained worldwide popularity. If you’d like to learn more about Buddhism, this book is for you! Aptly named Buddhism for Beginners, it covers everything you need to know about this world religion. This book does not try to convert you to Buddhism. It will teach you the basics of this religion and the deeper meaning behind popular buzzwords like karma, mindfulness, and meditation, but it won’t put any pressure on you to give up your current faith.

No religion or spiritual movement is more known for its association with meditation than Buddhism. Yet, in the Western world there has been very little comprehensive instruction available on this integral practice in book form - until now. In How to Meditate Like a Buddhist, best-selling author and certified meditation instructor Cynthia Kane demystifies this ancient practice and gently teaches you everything you need to know about building a meditation practice that works for you, including detailed guidance on posture, breathing, mindset, overcoming common obstacles, and more.

Ayurveda was first established over 5,000 years ago and recognized as an ancient medical system — the oldest in the world. The practice of medicine and the establishment of various other medical systems that have derived from Ayurveda has transformed, but the constancy and practice of Ayurveda have stood the test of time.

Navigating Grief and Loss is a book for anyone who's experienced the pain of mourning, who's struggled to find a job, who is devastated by a bad breakup—yearning to rest, feel understood, and believe in themselves and the future. It's a guidebook filled with relatable stories and practical meditations to help navigate the profound experience of death and loss, be it an elderly parent succumbing to a lingering illness, the shock following a tragic accident, a divorce after years of conflict, or the euthanasia of a beloved pet.

The practice of meditating has been around for many centuries. Where other exercise forms and fads have come and gone, meditation continues to stand the test of time, proving again and again how practicing it regularly provides numerous mental and physical benefits. Many of us, though, struggle to find the type of meditation that best suits our needs and lifestyle and don't even know where to begin. That is, until now.

Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this experiential guide, Cortland Dahl will take you on a journey through the core principles and meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition. The journey begins with teachings on the Four Noble Truths, practical observations that will help you understand the causes of unhappiness, and how you can access inner calm and deep insight through meditation.

Il senso più profondo della visione di Osho si rivela in tutta la sua potenza in questa serie di interviste da lui volute per far conoscere la sua proposta esperienziale al mondo intero. Come lui stesso spiega: "Per tutta la vita non ho fatto altro che stare da solo e pormi come la maggioranza dell'unico, contro il mondo intero. E il motivo per cui ho avuto la forza per oppormi al mondo intero è questo: ho trovato la sorgente della mia vita. Non dipendo da nessuno. Non ho bisogno di essere ammirato, non necessito di complimenti, ricompense o premi Nobel. Io basto a me stesso."

When people hear the word "Buddhism," they automatically assume that it refers to a religion. Anyone, regardless of religious affiliation, can incorporate Buddhist principles into their daily lives without having to give up their own. More than 300 million people around the world are practicing Buddhism, a simple and practical philosophy that can improve your life and help you find inner peace and happiness. Buddhism is a way of life based on a spiritual path that ultimately leads to enlightenment.

A leading thinker in the field of secular spirituality reveals why mindfulness is perhaps our most promising tool for creating real change in a polarized world. An audio workshop filled with insights and practices to help us evolve past our genetically inherent biases, develop greater clarity and inclusiveness, cultivate compassion, and more.

Daily mindfulness meditation is the single best action one can take for a stable, functional, and content mental state. You will see improvements in clarity, calm and control, reductions in the symptoms of anxiety, depression and fatigue, and increased feelings of purpose, meaning, and joy. This book will get you meditating immediately, and then gently guide you through the deeper aspects of the practice, with clear, concise, and easy to understand language.

What is meditation? Why practice it? Which techniques are best? How do I do it? The answers to these often-asked questions are contained in this down-to-earth book, making it of enormous value for anyone who wishes to begin and maintain a meditation practice. Written by a Western Buddhist nun with solid experience in both the practice and teaching of meditation, How to Meditate contains a wealth of practical advice on a variety of authentic techniques.

Pain, loss, shame, sadness - suffering is an unavoidable part of being human. The practice of tonglen offers us a way to transform our relationship with suffering - our own and that which is all around us. In The Courage to Love the World, beloved teacher Pema Chödrön shares insightful and heartfelt stories about tonglen, along with direct instruction and guided practice.

In this lucid classic, beloved teacher Ayya Khema introduces the listener to the essence of the Buddhist path. She addresses the how and why of meditation, providing a clear framework for understanding the nature of karma and rebirth and the entirety of the eightfold path. With specific, practical advice, Ayya Khema illuminates the practices of compassion and sympathetic joy, and offers forthright guidance in working with the hindrances that we all encounter in meditation.

Ten million Americans will meditate today - and that number is only expected to rise. What's the best way to get started? Learn from an experienced teacher. Sharon Salzberg, known for her ability to make meditation accessible while keeping true to tradition, offers Guided Meditation for Love and Wisdom. With more than a dozen beginner-friendly meditations, this program offers a well-rounded practice that will open your heart and mind.