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College stress? Stay calm with these timeless Buddhist principles and practices.
What's the secret to surviving college? Staying calm and focused-what a Buddhist would call mindfulness. Whether you feel lost, depressed, or just overwhelmed, Buddha U teaches the healthy perspective that can help keep you on the path to a great college experience.
Divided into 108 straightforward lessons that approach life day by day, principle by principle, this...
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This indispensable volume is a lucid and faithful account of the Buddha's teachings. For years, says the Journal of the Buddhist Society, the newcomer to Buddhism has lacked a simple and reliable introduction to the complexities of the subject. Dr. Rahula's What the Buddha Taught fills the need as only could be done by one having a firm grasp of the vast material to be sifted. It is a model of what a book should be that is addressed first of all to...
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Get the Summary of Erik Jampa Andersson's Unseen Beings in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Unseen Beings" by Erik Jampa Andersson is a profound exploration of the human-centric perspective that has led to detrimental effects on Earth's quality of life. The book encourages a shift from this anthropocentric view to better our future by acknowledging the errors of our past and altering our outlook to reinforce our...
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"Makes the case for unity in a world rife with divisions." —New York Times Book Review
In this brief yet profound address to global humanity, His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet reveals that we all hold the seeds of world peace within us: “I see with ever greater clarity that our spiritual well-being
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This collection of essays offers an overview of the Dharma activities of Tarthang Rinpoche, Head Lama of the Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Center, with a special emphasis on the text preservation work of the Yeshe De Project, whose decades-long efforts have resulted in one of the largest free text distributions in the history of the world. Originally published over the course of many years in works not widely available to the public, these essays have...
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Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day-in his words, "against the stream." His teachings changed the world, and now they can change you too.
Presenting the basics of Buddhism with personal anecdotes, exercises, and guided meditations, bestselling author Noah Levine guides the reader along a spiritual path that has led to freedom from suffering...
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This book covers how to find the truth in everyday life. This will give you joy and peace of mind. This will also give you hope. I hope you will find your true self and free yourself from vain things.This book teaches that you are a Buddha.This book consists of:▒ DAILY LIFE AND TRUTH▒ THE FORM OF TRUTH▒ THE ROAD TO TRUTH▒ AFTER TRUTH
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It can be hard for those of us living in the twenty-first century to see how fourteenth-century Buddhist teachings still apply. When you’re trying to figure out which cell phone plan to buy or brooding about something someone wrote about you on Facebook, lines like "While the enemy of your own anger is unsubdued, though you conquer external foes, they will only increase" can seem a little obscure.
Thubten Chodron’s illuminating...
Thubten Chodron’s illuminating...
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead has its origins in the treasure texts said to have been hidden away by Padmasambhava, the Lotus Guru, in Tibet in the 8th century AD so that they could be revealed at an appropriate later time. As a funerary text and guide to the afterlife, The Tibetan Book of the Dead was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased so that they could recognize the true nature of the mind and thus attain enlightenment and liberation from...
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In this elegant self-portrait, the world's most outspoken and influential spiritual leader recounts his epic and engaging life story. The Dalai Lama's most accessible and intimate book, My Spiritual Journey is an excellent introduction to the larger-than-life leader of Tibetan Buddhism-perfect for anyone curious about Eastern religion, invested in the Free Tibet movement, or simply seeking a richer spiritual life. The Dalai Lama's riveting, deeply...
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In Taking the Path of Zen, Robert Aitken provided a concise guide to zazen (Zen meditation) and other aspects of the practice of Zen. In The Mind of Clover he addresses the world beyond the zazen cushions, illuminating issues of appropriate personal and social action through an exploration of the philosophical complexities of Zen ethics.
Aitken's approach is clear and sure as he shows how our minds can be as nurturing as clover, which enriches the...
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There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity.
The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. He discusses correct breathing, posture, routine, teacher-student...
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Embark on a journey into the enigmatic realms that lie beyond the brink of mortality in "Exploring the Mysteries of Life and Death." This captivating exploration delves deep into the intriguing phenomenon of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and their profound implications for our understanding of consciousness, the afterlife, and the human experience.In this thought-provoking book, we traverse the vast landscape of NDEs, uncovering their mystifying elements-out-of-body...
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The power of our inner light to transform the worldIn this new collection of Dharma talks, Seon Master Daehaeng shows us everything as a part of ourselves – nothing is separate."You are connected with everything in the universe. All the energy, creativity, and insight of the universe is flowing together with you. Right now. Free for anyone to use. And no matter how much you use, it will never run out. When we begin to live in accord with this connection...
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"Sacred Paths" invites readers to embark on a profound exploration of the origins and beliefs of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan. From the ancient reverence for kami to the enlightenment teachings of the Buddha, the book navigates the intricate tapestry of spiritual traditions that have shaped the cultural identity of Japan. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, readers gain a deep understanding of the interconnectedness, coexistence, and...
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«Esta es una de las mejores introducciones a la fillosofía del vacío que jamás he leído. Aunque ahora hay muchos libros sobre el vacío escritos en lenguas occidentales, pocos logran transmitir el signifcado de esta profunda idea con tanta claridad como Una mirada al vacío. Khensur Jampa Tegchok logra explicar hasta los aspectos más difíciles del Camino Medio de una manera que resulta a la vez accesible y lúcida».José Ignacio Cabezón,...
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In this landmark book, esteemed Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein addresses this incisive question in a warm, delightful and personal way. With the same down-to-earth charm and wit that have endeared her to her many students and readers, Boorstein shows how one can be both an observant Jew and a passionately committed Buddhist.
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Enlightenment is within reach -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you're searching for revelation and contentment, look no further than a handshake, a cup of coffee -- even your laundry pile. The most mundane details of life contain zen's profound truths, if you're of the mind to look for them.
By awakening to and embracing the zen in your life, you'll listen, watch, eat, work, laugh, sleep, and breathe your way to truth -- every moment of every...
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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A SPIRITUALITY & PRACTICE BOOK AWARD WINNER* A NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD WINNER
A Landmark Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Are we ready to hear it? Are we ready to act?
I call on you to confront the challenges of our era by rising up and embarking upon a revolution that has no precedent in human history
This eloquent, urgent manifesto is possibly the most important message...
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