Modern Buddhism

Extraordinary Freedom is an approachable and straightforward invitation to open to life, to inquire within, and to go beyond confusion and live in the light of awareness. Although the book isn't filled with the esoteric language of the Buddhist tradition, it has the depth of this powerful wisdom tradition. By becoming conscious of our inner world, our habits, beliefs, neurosis, and attachments there is an opportunity to see their empty nature and in doing so transform our lives.

Lifelong meditation teacher Eric Harrison intimately understands the benefits of mindfulness, from improved focus and better judgment to relaxation and inner peace. He’s helped 10s of thousands of students to achieve these goals by rooting his practice in the Buddha’s original text on how to meditate and live mindfully: The Satipatthana Sutta. Brain Training with the Buddha offers a secular perspective on this ancient wisdom that requires no familiarity with Buddhism itself - only openness to the Buddha’s original teachings.

Ed is having a hard time - at work, in his love life and, well, generally. Then he meets an unlikely Buddhist - who drinks and smokes and talks his kind of language. Bit by bit, things begin to change...Ed doesn't always take Geoff's advice. Or, when he does he lapses at the crucial moment. His path to understanding is not a straight one, especially as life keeps throwing more and more 'stuff' at him. Often he fails - like most of us, in fact.

In How to Feel, Maria Heim provides new translations of essential early Buddhist teachings on mindfulness meditation and connects them to recent findings in psychology and neuroscience. A superb meditation manual and insightful exploration of psychology, the book also provides a brief introduction to Buddhism.

Discover the Cradle of Intellectual Thought: From the mystical valleys of the Indus to the imperial courts of Japan, "Eastern Civilization" unravels the vibrant histories of India, China, and Japan. This captivating guide is your window into the ancient worlds that shaped modern thought.

A book that brings to light the true essence of Buddhism as a religion that inspires in each one of us a yearning for a higher and better life, one full of virtue, spiritual joy, and service to fellow human beings. A book that firmly reminds us that every man must be a fabricator of his own salvation, that The Buddha does not proclaim himself to be a savior but only professes to teach us the way we can liberate ourselves as he has liberated himself.

Originally written over 13 years ago, the teachings in this book have transformed the lives of people across the world, and, despite the passing of time, the advice has never been more pertinent. Having lived an extraordinary life spanning across Eastern and Western cultures, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, world-renowned meditation master and abbot of the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the UK, Kagyu Samye Ling, shares how simple Buddhist practices can help us all to train our minds so that we can find happiness and achieve our true potential.

In this book, Scott Shaw, a prolific proponent of modern Zen, details the various aspects of encountering and interacting with life in a conscious manner. He achieves this by detailing and examining everyday experiences and common life encounters which can cause an individual to make either conscious or unconscious decisions. Shaw guides the reader to a place where they may come to understand the true nature of the everyday trials and tribulations of life and come to new realizations about life and enlightenment in the modern world.

A Rejuvenated Mind is a short but detailed guide of the history and best practices for meditation for meditators of all levels and an essential listen for anyone hoping to deepen their knowledge on the practice, implications, and history of meditation. Providing guidance and wisdom in the way of the Buddha and Ayurvedic traditions spanning millennia and giving insights into cognitive psychology and neuroscience. This guide is an essential listen or read for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.

Katsuki Sekida était à la fois un bon écrivain et un grand maître zen, et ses livres sur le zen figurent parmi les plus complets jamais écrits en anglais. Dans cet enregistrement, son ancien étudiant, Marc Allen, a choisi les plus beaux passages des œuvres originales pour créer un manuel de la méditation zen, magnifiquement clair et brillamment éclairant. Il commence par un résumé du zen, poursuit par un cours complet de méditation zen, et termine par des commentaires sur un classique zen, "La quête du bœuf".

Think Zen is soft music and scented candles? This absolutely fantastic audiobook turns up the lights and illuminates some of the most profound aspects of the ancient philosophy. Drawing on decades of experience in Zen and the martial arts, Ernest Cadorin explains the principles and practices of Zen through compelling stories and brilliant interpretations. Whether you are seeking to improve your mental focus or just trying to experience more in life, this delightful audiobook is a must-have item for your personal-development toolbox.

Die buddhistischen Lehren im Alltag: Gelassenheit, Wohlbefinden und innere Balance dank praxistauglichem Buddhismus für jedermann. Unerschütterliche Gelassenheit in jeder Situation und eine innere Balance, die jedem Sturm trotzt: So stellt man sich Buddhisten vor und so mancher wünscht sich, er hätte diese Fähigkeit selbst. Gute Nachricht: Das geht! Denn die Prinzipien des Buddhismus sind absolut alltagstauglich und dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie ihr Leben ganz einfach danach ausrichten können.

Celebrada como uma nova e original voz do budismo, a monja francesa Kankyo Tannier parte de sua rica experiência pessoal para nos mostrar o poder transformador da prática do silêncio. Não apenas o silêncio das palavras, mas também dos pensamentos, dos olhos e do corpo. Escrito com sensibilidade e a dose certa de humor, A magia do silêncio traz dicas, meditações e exercícios práticos para incluir pequenos intervalos de paz na agitação do dia a dia.