Buddha Meditation

Discover the origins and traditions of world religions! With so many religions in the world, it isn’t always easy to recall each faith’s key influences, spiritual figures, and dogmas. Written in easy-to-understand language, Religion 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the...

The Eightfold Path is the most widely known formulation of the Buddha's teaching. It is ancient, reaching back to the Buddha's very first discourse, and it is highly venerated as a unique treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The teaching of the Eightfold Path challenges us to grasp the implications of that vision, and asks us to transform ourselves in its light. Like the teaching itself, this work covers every aspect of life.

Mindfulness meditation and hypnosis have been shown to effectively reduce resistance to changes in diet and lifestyle while increasing consistency. Their positive affirmations, visualizations, and suggestions connect you to your power and make the task feel more attainable. Mindfulness Meditation for Fasting helps you evaluate your dieting strategies to ensure they work for you long-term. The audiobook provides a number of well-designed guided meditations and hypnosis to help align your mind with your life goals to achieve better outcomes.

Is there more to Buddhism than sitting in silent meditation? Is modern Buddhism relevant to the problems of daily life? Does it empower individuals to transform their lives? Or has Buddhism become too detached, so still and quiet that the Buddha has fallen asleep? Waking the Buddha tells the story of the Soka Gakkai International, the largest, most dynamic Buddhist movement in the world today - and one that is waking up and shaking up Buddhism so it can truly work in ordinary people's lives.

A direct, pithy, and accessible guide to the entire path of Tibetan Buddhism by one of the most beloved and respected contemporary lamas Accessible, playful, and genuine, this concise guide shows how we can incorporate our own daily experiences into our spiritual path and awaken to how things...

What Does the Buddha Really Teach? by Dhammapada - a collection of verses uttered by the Gauthama Buddha, found in Pali Canon. Translated into English from Sinhala. Translation by Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero. Narrated by We Care for You Team - Buddha Meditation Center-Toronto.

We are all looking for greater meaning and wisdom in our lives. The problem is that we search for these things outside ourselves. The most profound teachings of the Buddha say that the wisdom we search for does not come from outside. It is already within us; it is our very nature. The spiritual path is simply a way of helping us uncover and manifest the wisdom we already have. Discovering our innate wisdom means learning to trust and rely not only on our intellect, but also on our intuition.

Meditation und Achtsamkeit sind so populär wie nie zuvor. Und das aus gutem Grund – versprechen sie doch effektive Hilfe, um die Herausforderungen des modernen Lebens souverän und gelassen zu meistern. Doch was, wenn die erhoffte Wirkung nicht von Dauer ist oder ganz ausbleibt? Wenn uns der Stress des Alltags immer wieder einholt?

Die kleine Katze Maya hat es gut bei der reichen Witwe Alma – wenn da nicht dieses ständig nagende Gefühl von Unzufriedenheit und innerer Leere wäre. So verlässt Maya ihr vertrautes Samtkissen und begibt sich auf die Suche nach Sinn und Erfüllung. Doch weder bei den strengen "Heiligen Katzen", noch bei den wilden Straßenkatzen und deren Vorliebe für allerlei Sinnesfreuden wird sie fündig. Erst als sie am Ende ihrer Kräfte von dem alten Maler Eugen aufgenommen wird, wendet sich das Blatt: In der Meditation entdeckt Maya die Kraft der Stille.

Shares a series of mindfulness techniques and improv exercises with masks to suppress the ego, calm the mind, and allow spontaneous playfulness and spaciousness to arise from your deepest nature Draws on Buddhist philosophy to describe how and why the exercises work Woven throughout...

Buddha and Einstein Walk into a Bar explores the revolutionary idea that sensing how long we can live is a latent capacity in us, currently unknown - just like the introduction of fire, the invention of flying, and the discovery of radio waves were before we “discovered” them. Understand how the knowledge of transcendence, consciousness, and self-healing are integral to your well-being.You could drive a car without a fuel gauge, but knowing how much gas you have clearly gives you more control of your vehicle.

This book is written by a realised master based on her spiritual journey and experiences along the way. It talks about mysteries, love, meditation, tantra, how to go from sex to celibacy, and superconsciousness. It also talks about the practical aspects of Bardo meditation. This book will be a real asset to all seekers on the path of truth.

What if, to lead our most fulfilling life, there was nothing to acquire, nothing to accomplish, nothing to master? What if we are already home, already whole, already complete? What if, all that is needed, is to gently set down the burden?Unburden is an invitation to examine ideas, identities...

Do you wish to sharpen your awareness? Train your mind to observe your thoughts and emotions? Bestselling author Shonali Sabherwal's latest book is for anyone looking to start meditating. With a detailed guide and a focus on Vipassana, it shows you how to control the highs and lows in life and...

Entspannung leicht gemacht! Mit einer Auswahl von fünf Entspannungsmethoden kannst du den Alltag loslassen und Innere Ruhe und Ausgeglichenheit erfahren. Erlaube dir dich zu entspannen ... Progressive Muskelentspannung; Autogenes Training; Körperwahrnehmung; Bone-Scan; Achtsamkeitsmeditation

A must-read for modern sanghas--Asian American Buddhists in their own words, on their own terms. Despite the fact that two thirds of U.S. Buddhists identify as Asian American, mainstream perceptions about what it means to be Buddhist in America often whitewash and invisibilize the diverse...

"Since time immemorial, India has been an ocean bed over which numerous stories have flowed and enriched the world. Storytellers from Tulsidas to Rohinton Mistry have added their magic to this magnificent repository. Inspired in part by Somadeva’s Kathasaritasagara, William Radice collects...

Worrying about your future? Do you let bad experiences or past pain bog you down? Fearful that your stressful work will negatively impact your health? Meditation expert Mike McCallister has labored for years to unlock the paths to inner peace and help others reach that precious place of stillness. Now he’s here to share his simple strategies you can use each day to find your much-needed sense of calm.

The captivating life story of renowned Buddhist activist Sulak Sivaraksa. His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama: “I believe [Sulak] and I share a conviction that if we are to solve human problems, economic and technological development must be accompanied by an inner spiritual growth. And if we...

"Washam brings considerable gifts for conveying her vision of personal change and offers vivid, inspiring testimony to the power of Buddhism (and other wisdom traditions) to help heal suffering." - Publishers Weekly "Amidst uncertain times we need strong and inspiring medicine. In A Fierce Heart...