Spirituality Buddhism

Take a trip through the realms of hell with a man whose temporary visitor's pass gave him a horrifying - and enlightening - preview of its torments. This true account of Sam Bercholz's near-death experience has more in common with Dante's Inferno than it does with any of the popular feel-good stories of what happens when we die.

In today’s fast-paced world, discovering pure serenity can appear like an impossible task, especially for busy professionals. Author, Stoic Yogi guides you to practical strategies that are based on ancient wisdom from notable philosophers, Buddha and Marcus Aurelius. Expect to dive into the core principles of mindfulness, Stoicism and Buddhism, while simultaneously learning how to integrate them into your daily life. The concept of the transformative power of dichotomy will enlighten you by encouraging you to focus on what you can control and let go of the uncontrollable in your life.

A plain language beginner’s guide to the practical basics of Buddhism and a transition to a Vegan diet/lifestyle. A personal journey and interpretation. Buddhism has been around for over 2,500 years. It has been practiced by monks in monasteries, emperors in palaces, and, more recently, stressed-out office workers trying to stay calm while their inbox explodes. It has inspired everything from deep philosophical debates to fortune cookie wisdom. But let’s be honest—Buddhism can also feel intimidating when you first encounter it.

In his new book, There is No App for Happiness, Strom illustrates three imperatives to take back control of our lives. Learn that joy and fulfillment require us to be active participants, not passive viewers. We should not strive for a virtual life - but a life truly lived. There is No App for Happiness helps us to overcome our negative presets and propels us into a new and more meaningful experience of living.

En nuestra vida cotidiana nos enfrentamos a numerosas dificultades y es fácil quedar atrapados en la idea de que «la vida es difícil». Sin embargo, para el monje budista Ryushun Kusanagi, estas dificultades pueden ser superadas si cultivamos una forma de pensar más racional y calmada. Inspirado en la tradición zen, Kusanagi nos ofrece claves para abordar problemas comunes como el estrés, la ansiedad o las tensiones personales. A través de la reflexión consciente, aprenderemos a no reaccionar ante el dolor ni dejarnos guiar por emociones negativas.

Japanese by birth but transplanted to Europe in adulthood, Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really ‘talk’ to one another? What are the blackbirds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and evenings spent sipping tea in her gazebo or watching fireflies as she recalls her childhood in Japan, Sakamoto shares observations from a life spent in contemplation – and cultivation – of nature.

We can restore our inherent connection to nature, each other, our ancestors, and ourselves, and remember our fundamental gift of belonging. With our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, environmental detachment, and digital overload, this pocket-sized How To book reminds us of our crucial need to connect to ourselves, our ancestors, and our planet. Written with characteristic simplicity and kindness, these wise meditations teach us how to remember, at any time, our fundamental gift of belonging.

Jeevan kee kala se mera yahee prayojan hai ki hamaaree sanvedansheelta, hamaaree paatrata, hamaaree graahakta, hamaaree respective itnee vikasit ho ki jeevan mein jo sundar hai, jeevan mein jo satya hai, jeevan mein jo shiv hai, vah sab-vah sab hamaare hriday tak pahunch sake. Us sabko ham anubhav kar sakein, lekin ham jeevan ke saath jo vyavahaar karte hain, usase hamaare hriday kaa darpan na to nikharta, na nirmal hota, na saaf hota; aur gandaa hota, aur dhool se bhar jaata hai. Usmein pratibimb padne aur bhee kathin ho jaate hain.

The dying man jerked and then collapsed. His body twitched, and then lay still. The Lama nodded again to the acolyte, who touched flame to the third stick of incense. "Spirit now released from the suffering body," said the Lama, "pay attention before setting out on your journey; pay attention for I shall detail to you the steps you must take, and the path you must follow..." The fourth stick of incense was lit, and the smoke trailed upwards, as if it had been drawn in blue-gray chalk, straight as a pillar in the almost airless room...

This practical introduction to the Buddha's teachings focuses on the application of Buddhist psychology to modern life. Thubten Chodron, an American Buddhist nun, presents the basic points of this path for understanding ourselves and improving the quality of our lives. Writing with warmth, humor, and easy-to-understand language, Chodron provides the fundamental points of the Buddha's teaching on transforming habitual attitudes and realizing our full human potential.

The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. It has had the most profound and wide-reaching influence of any text in Buddhism. This short text covers more of the Buddha’s teachings than any other scripture, and it does so without being superficial or hurried. Although the original author is unknown, he was clearly someone with a deep realization of the Dharma. For this new English translation, Red Pine has utilized various Sanskrit and Chinese versions, refining the teachings of dozens of ancient teachers together with his own commentary to offer a profound word-for-word explication.

“Excellent. Fully Present offers one of the clearest introductions to mindfulness in the field.” —Library Journal Mindfulness has attracted ever‑growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners, who have come to the discipline from both within and outside the Buddhist...

Ce livre audio pour débutants est là pour répondre à toutes vos questions concernant le zen et ainsi vous aider améliorer la compréhension de nombreux aspects de la vie et de vous-même - alors continuez à lire! Le zen est pratiquement un mode de vie et il existe depuis des milliers d'années et pour de bonnes raisons. Il favorise une façon vraiment positive de voir les choses et encourage une vision plus saine de la vie.

This is the audiobook version of Metta: Universal Love WH365-6, in which the founder of the Maha Bodhi Society in India explains the ethics, the psychology, the blessings and power of metta, with instructions on the traditional practice of metta-bhavana meditation.

"But let not metta be mistaken as a mere sentiment. It is the power of the strong.

Perhaps you've had one of those moments when everything, quite unexpectedly, simply falls into place; or, when you've been puzzling over an impossible question and - pow! - the answer suddenly arises, seemingly out of nowhere. These and other such experiences are not caused by our efforts. They are moments of grace, the gift dimension of life. Grace is generally associated with religion, but, as Dave Richo shows, you don't need to be religious to notice - and benefit from - this help from outside yourself that's being offered to you in every moment.

Raised in a rationalist household in Oxford during the spiritual heyday of the '60s and '70s, an unexpected spiritual awakening would prompt a lifelong quest to integrate the experience into his life, leading him eventually to Zen Buddhism. As Shukman gets to grips with meditative practice and struggles with anxiety, depression and the chronic eczema he had had since childhood, he discovers in surprising ways the emotional, spiritual and even physical healing that he has been searching for all along.

Counsels from My Heart is one of the few volumes of teachings by Dudjom Rinpoche, a legendary meditation master of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, to become available in English. It features talks to students presented in Dudjom Rinpoche's characteristically incisive and direct style, bringing the timeless heart-counsels of this great teacher vividly to life.

Quince joyas de la milenaria tradición zen que guían a la conciencia por caminos insólitos hacia la felicidad. Desconcertar, liberar, serenar, centrar y descentrar, demoler los límites del lenguaje y de la lógica: estos son solo algunos de los objetivos de los koans, breves historias o sentencias paradójicas de la milenaria tradición zen concebidas para guiar a la conciencia por caminos insólitos hacia la plenitud. John Tarrant nos regala quince de estas joyas iluminando su belleza y su lirismo, situándolas en su contexto y en el nuestro.

Here in these ancient repositories of wisdom, the lamas learn the meaning of life - and of death: the relationship between the mind and the brain; the secrets of hypnotism, telepathy, clairvoyance, and reincarnation.

Reincarnation has been a popular belief in cultures throughout the world for many millennia. The possibility that we lived before and may be born again, whether as a human or in some other form of existence, continues to fascinate us and features heavily in popular novels and movies, and also as a subject of recent scholarly studies. Although Buddhism is one of the religious traditions best known for asserting rebirth, the history and scope of Buddhist approaches to the idea has not received comprehensive treatment—until now.