Meditation Worlds

Robert Thurman examines one of the most sacred texts of Mahayana Buddhism, The Vimalakirti-nirdesha Sutra. To any Buddhist practitioner, particularly those of Vajrayana Buddhism and Zen, this sutra is of the utmost importance. Unlike most sutras, its central figure is not a Buddha, but an ordinary man, who, in his mastery of the doctrine and religious practice, personifies the ideal lay believer, assuring commoners that they can reach levels of spiritual attainment comparable to those accessible to monks.

Daily Meditations for Mindfulness consists of five different 20 minute guided meditation sessions. The sessions have been created to develop and promote two key aspects of mindfulness, awareness of the present moment and acceptance without judgment. Awareness of the present moment helps us to enjoy pleasures as they arise, fully engage in all activities and develop a greater capacity to deal with challenging situations. Acceptance without judgment allows us not to worry about the small stuff.

How To Survive In A World Out Of Control by J.B McIntyre is a compassionate and honest story of the author's personal journey for over four decades. Intertwined are suggestions and practical techniques to build into our lives, the foundations of spiritual fulfillment. Ten chapters explain in depth the workings of the subconscious, conscious, and super-conscious minds, the benefits of meditation, the natural experience of enlightenment, and the power of Self-love and Thankfulness to radically change our lives.

Walden is a work by noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. The text is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and to some degree a manual for self-reliance. First published in 1854, Walden details Thoreau's experiences over the course of two years, two months, and two days in a cabin he built near Walden Pond amid woodland owned by his friend and mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson, near Concord, Massachusetts.

Discover how you can make a difference through passion, compassion, and love. In your heart is the future of our planet; learn how to empower your mental imagery to serve your most deeply held values. Experience the wisdom of the ages wedded to cutting-edge mind-body and peak performance technology. Relax and enjoy the uniquely beautiful voice of Dr. Miller.

Meditations on First Philosophy in which the existence of God and the immortality of the soul are demonstrated is a philosophical treatise by René Descartes first published in Latin in 1641. The book is made up of six meditations, in which Descartes first discards all belief in things that are not absolutely certain and then tries to establish what can be known for sure. He wrote the meditations as if he had meditated for six days: Each meditation refers to the last one as "yesterday". It continues to be one of the most influential philosophical texts ever written.

Lisa Annese—Kundalini yoga instructor, sound healer, and single mom to two boys—understands how challenging it can be to make space and time to connect to your true nature. She created this 180-day journey to help you uncover your personal truth and remember who you truly are through reflection, movement, and meditation.

Relax and enjoy a rejuvenating sleep as you experience the wonders of two of the world’s most beautiful islands. Do you want to relax at the end of the day? Want to tap into your inner imagination, and explore the world without ever needing to leave your bed? Then it’s time to try sleep meditation. In track one, join the narrator as he takes you on a relaxing trip to the island of Hawaii. Explore one of the island’s famous volcanoes, feel the fresh touch of the waterfalls, experience the exotic foliage, and watch a beautiful sunset on a white sandy beach.

Protecting yourself against viral infections and illness is not a massive and complex task. It’s not some deep science that only the experts understand, and it’s certainly not something we have to live in fear of. It’s a simple matter of developing and maintaining a healthy outlook on the foods you consume, the times that you consume them, and what you choose to do with the energy you get from these foods. You just have to put in a little bit of conscious effort, and before you know it, your body and immune system will be ready to fight off any disease.

The World of Angels is a world just waiting to be explored. Just step inside the mind and let the music open the door to your higher self. An angel lies waiting within each of us. Are you ready to fly? Play the music and emerge your own wonder! Ideal for dreaming, relaxation and contemplation.

Mindfulness has been around for millennia, but recent years have seen huge advancements in its potential for directly increasing our wellbeing. Take a leap towards mindful living, and you might just discover that you become a calmer, happier, and healthier being - for life.

How many people do you know grew up as a poor immigrant in America during the Great Depression, won a scholarship to Harvard Law School, landed on the beaches of Normandy on D Day, were present at the liberation of concentration camps including Buchenwald, Mauthausen and Flossenburg, held leading Nazis to account at the Nuremberg trials and have fought for an International Criminal Court to hold war criminals to account the world over? Now you know one.

More than a meditation book, Quiet Mind is a series of reflections that can illuminate every aspect of life. It offers readers guidance on using the moments between activities - which the author calls "stillpoints" - as opportunities to focus on becoming more fully awake to who they are.

Reiki Healing Masterclass is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to the Reiki energy healing. Following this guide, you will not only get the basics of Reiki, but will also understand through practical examples how to apply this healing method to your life.

This is an empowering bonus meditation book for children that is a blast with a cast of monkeys, a unicorn, a mermaid, rockets, dolphins, dragons, a wagon, and more.

Lucid dreaming is a fascinating and surreal phenomenon where you become fully immersed in an alternative reality of your own creation. Can you imagine the possibilities of this!? While your body is safely asleep, your mind is free to explore your inner dream world. Once you realize that you are in control, you can do whatever you want. Whether you already know a little bit about lucid dreaming, or if this is something completely new to you, you will find this book both entertaining and insightful.

Mindfulness is more than just a buzzword that has been shared on several blogs in the past decade or a trend that was put in action to sell a few products to people searching for a better life. Mindfulness is a way of life that has the capacity to transform your very existence and assist you with living your best life possible.

In a world where chaos often reigns, inner peace seems more elusive than ever. The 48 Laws of Peace offers a roadmap to tranquility, using time-tested wisdom from Stoic philosophy and practical, modern-day strategies to help you find balance, clarity, and lasting calm. Inspired by the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, each law provides a clear, actionable step to mastering your inner world and, ultimately, living a life of unshakable peace.

Have you made bad decisions? Are you making more mistakes? Did you lie? Steal something? Hurt someone's feelings? Can you even calculate how many stupid mistakes you've made in the past 12 months? Nearly all bad decisions are preventable. One Stupid Mistake: Smart Decision-Making in a Crazy World offers a simple framework for identifying the thoughts, words, and actions that cause you to make poor decisions. Stupid mistakes can ruin your life. Understanding your mistakes and the reasons you make them will help you chart a better course as you navigate our crazy world.

Beatrice Bruteau was a philosopher whose vision of life was an inspiration to some of the most influential thinkers of our time. In Radical Optimism she shines new light on the deepest truth we can know about ourselves: each of us is one with God, here and now. She helps us to understand what this really means, to know the happiness it brings, and to cultivate a contemplative consciousness. This book is both enlightening and immensely practical.