English Buddha

"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...

An engaging, accessible introduction to Buddhism for those who are looking to explore a new spiritual tradition or understand the roots of their mindfulness practice. Are you curious about Buddhism but find yourself met with scholarly texts or high-minded moralizing every time you try to pick up...

Women are being murdered on campus. Thomas Yanter can't sleep, nor can he be certain that he's not the murderer. A model student with a secret, compromised past, Yanter's life is upended when the mysterious Tami of his high-school days resurfaces in his life, her presence drawing him ever closer to the epicenter of campus violence. Then, Yanter finds a pool of blood in a hidden underground passage and black pools his memory can't recover on the nights women were murdered. Is his obsession to find the true murderer - or his own true identity? Thomas is terrified that it might be both.

From making six figures in Tech in San Francisco to caring for her terminally ill mother, Dasha awakens from her automated life and starts to question everything. She embarks on a journey into the great unknown. This journey was at times terrifying, at times beautiful, at times terrifyingly beautiful .On this journey, she faced the demons that have tormented her all her life, and instead of fighting, running, being terrified, she surrendered control.

The search for wisdom has been the pole-star of humanity for 6,000 years. Religions have come and gone, philosophies have failed, but those surviving wells of wisdom go deep and yield sweet refreshment for the soul. Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Zen, and Eastern Christian writings have served as pathways to peace and enlightenment, but the path is not easily traveled. Wisdom is a harsh master, demanding authenticity and truth. No self-delusion or protection will be tolerated. The seeker must be spiritually eviscerated. Mind and soul must be laid bare.

"Can you come sit at the table?" Tammy Letherer’s husband of 12 years spoke these words on a Tuesday night, just before Christmas, after he had put their three children in bed. He had a piece of paper and two fingers of scotch in front of him. As he read from the list in his hand, his next words would shatter her world and destroy every assumption she'd ever made about love, friendship, and faithfulness.

This audiobook introduces younger children to the story of Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) and the teachings of Buddhism. Carefully narrated by a school teacher, the stories explain the principle that life is suffering and how meditation and the practice of tonglen can be beneficial. The stories in the book show Buddha's journey to reach his perspective and share it with others.

With the mysterious foster child, Angelia, dreams become real, and her latest dream plunges her and her siblings, Paul, Cesara, and Killian Brave into Mirrororrim, an alternate universe of magik, Firebirds, Dracowings, and warring kingdoms. In Mirrororrim, all the Braves are vested with powers and become swept up in the effort to save that world and its peoples from destruction and to find a way back to their home world. An epic fantasy, filled with humor, charm, peril, majesty, and love, you've never been in a dream realm like Mirrororrim.

In this spiritual memoir, Dawn Downey chronicles a journey that leads her from revelations at a Buddhist monastery to transcendence at a Baptist church. She loses her way in the foothills of California and discovers oneness in the high desert of Colorado. En route, she uncovers the cause of her lifelong depression: childhood abuse. A story for everyone who loves inspiration mixed with humor.

No, it is not all in your head: life is stressful, and some lives more so than others. Yet people react to the same situations differently, and recognizing the difference between what we can control and what we can’t is crucial for stress management - and it is an awakening in and of itself.

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.

This audiobook contains meditations on the words of Lao Tzu, Gautama the Buddha, and Yeshua ben Joseph, commonly known as Jesus, the Christ. It is an examination and commentary on the similarities of the spiritual path each referred to as The Way.

What if everything you've been told about desire, passion, and attachment has led you away from the essence of life rather than toward it? In Kill Buddha: And Drink from the Cup of Passion, the author dismantles the misunderstood teachings of non-attachment and the repression of desire, arguing instead that passion is not the enemy but the very lifeblood of a meaningful, fulfilled existence.

The Sutra of 42 Chapters is a scripture complied in the first century CE. Each saying comes from Buddha, but the whole work was a new anthology created especially for introducing Buddhism in a new country. That’s why it makes such a good, basic introduction to the world view of Gautam Buddha.

In this 10 part lecture series Sarah Shaw explores several stories from the Jatakas, stories of the previous lives of the Gautama Buddha both in human and animal form. The stories are entertaining and allegorical. Sarah connects these tales from fourth and fifth century B.C.E. with their relevance for our lives today.

Live the calm and eco-friendly lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of with this perfect guide to eco-conscious living for anyone who wants to save the planet and make a difference. In today’s world, there is a lot that can stress us out. We live in a time when talking about climate change is a...

The Life and Teachings of the Buddha is a comprehensive guide to Buddhist philosophy and practice, offering listeners a deep understanding of the key concepts and teachings that have guided millions of people around the world for over 2,500 years.

The Sutra of 42 Chapters is a scripture complied in the first century CE. Each saying comes from Buddha, but the whole work was a new anthology created especially for introducing Buddhism in a new country. That’s why it makes such a good, basic introduction to the world view of Gautam Buddha.

Imagined by one of the world's leading experts on Buddhism, this fictionalized conversation presents the essential biography of its famously wise founder. A relaxed chat with the Buddha tells us what he thought about impermanence, karma, mindfulness, compassion, love, and everything else that leads us toward a true understanding of ourselves and the cosmos.