Philosophy Meditation

In tоdау'ѕ wоrld of ѕtrifе and competition, meditation iѕ almost indiѕреnѕаblе. With people lеаding a frantic lifеѕtуlе, ѕtrеѕѕ iѕ mоunting up, whiсh in turn iѕ bесоming a strong саuѕе оf hеаrt diѕеаѕе and high blood рrеѕѕurе. It iѕ, thеrеbу, imроrtаnt tо rеlаx оurѕеlvеѕ. And thiѕ саn bе achieved through mеditаtiоn. Meditation is a ѕimрlе wау to balance one's рhуѕiсаl, еmоtiоnаl,and mental well-being.

Among primers on meditation, this audiobook is exceptional in how it guides listeners who treasure inner growth and are looking for reliable direction on how to achieve it in an authentic and sustainable way. The author, a student of the Indian yogi Paramahansa Yogananda, distills the teachings of many other spiritual traditions and religions, including Christianity, into an interfaith perspective that will appeal to all seekers of the divine.

Ubuntu is a Xhosa word originating from a South African philosophy that encapsulates all our aspirations about how to live life well, together. It is the belief in a universal human bond: I am only because you are. And it means that if you are able to see everyone as fully human, connected to you by their humanity, you will never be able to treat others as disposable or without worth. By embracing the philosophy of Ubuntu and living it out in daily life it's possible to overcome division and be stronger together in a world where the wise build bridges, not walls.

The Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD, which records his private notes to himself and his ideas on Stoic philosophy. A major theme of Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and the development of a cosmic perspective.

In this book, you’ll learn the story of the original Buddha, and the lessons he taught. You’ll find out about his four noble truths – and how to incorporate them in your daily life! Buddhism is more than a religion – no matter your belief or creed, you can benefit from this ancient knowledge! There are plenty of values taught through Buddhism that can increase your happiness and quality of life!

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s experience begins the night he has chosen to embark on a four-year wandering retreat, slipping past the monastery gates. Alone for the first time in his life, he sets out into the unknown. His initial motivation is to step away from his life of privilege and to explore the deepest, most hidden aspects of his being, but what he discovers throughout his retreat - about himself and about the world around us - comes to define his meditation practice and teaching.

Learn how to overcome the worries, insecurities and fears that hold you back in this perspective-shifting book. Drawing on his years of experience as a celebrated Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh shows that by mastering the practices of mindfulness, you can learn to identify the sources of pain that cause fear and move past them to live a mindful and happy life.

This book is third in a series by Oswald Sobrino on the philosophy of José Ortega y Gasset. This latest book comments on Ortega's analysis of technology's relation to the human inventor and to the well-being of humans. Ortega's prescient analysis is valuable as we live through the artificial intelligence revolution and advances in computing power and as we face questions about the ultimate goals and ethics of new technology.

The Possibility of Cognition is the English translation of the last section of the second part of the third book in the pentalogy titled The World in Nowhereness. Originally written in Serbian, this work is a long, philosophical, and reflexive poem. It features a variety of unique sestinas, including some that have never been used before, such as the quatro sestina, which consists of 588 verses, organized into 24 stanzas with 24 verses each, plus an envoi with twelve verses. This is the first sestina of its kind. This complex and philosophical poem explores truth, knowledge, and ...

Peace is always possible, even in the midst of a storm. By sharing a meditation for each day of the year, author Karen Casey speaks to the common experience, shared struggles, and unique strengths of those who seek support and spiritual growth in recovery. Featuring daily inspirational quotes about finding peace and honoring love, this positive thinking book offers the perfect touchstone at this crucial time in history—a time when millions are seeking quiet moments and mindful meditation.

The West has taken to meditation with great enthusiasm. We contemplate. We concentrate. We embrace mindfulness techniques and a multitude of mantras. We have undertaken to “do” meditation. The Aspects of Meditation series is comprised of brief, precious texts in which Osho shows us the core of meditation is not about sitting silently or chanting a mantra. It is, instead, a question of understanding the subtle workings of the mind. In Book 2, Osho explores the purpose of meditation: to discover the self.

Michael Linenberger is a relatively normal businessman who for decades managed technology and consulting projects for some of the largest companies in the world. But starting in late 2012, Michael discovered a deep and profound inner silence entering his life that grew stronger and stronger each day. From that silence, a fundamental set of life transformations emerged....

Leigh takes you on a 10-day journey of meditative vipassana retreat two years after suffering multiple strokes at the age of 38, abruptly cutting short a fast-paced lifestyle complete with the city job, big house, and fancy car. Ten days of no technology, no talking, and no connection! Beautifully and boldly told, this is a story for anyone interested in the 2,500-year-old tradition of vipassana or curious about how a very sociable, chatty, tech-addicted guy handled sitting in silence for 10 days after relinquishing his smartphone!

Featuring accounts by practitioners living everyday lives, this introduction to Vipassana meditation provides a way for listeners to learn more about its benefits. Explained is what takes place before, during, and after a 10-day silent meditation retreat. Each participant follows the same discipline: silence, a basic moral code known as the five precepts, a prescribed timetable, a vegetarian diet, and a commitment to practicing only what is taught at the retreat.

The Gateless Gate of Zen is a traditional collection of stories and essays, called koans, that were used by the ancient priests to teach Zen to their students. It contains the complete comments and verses of the original Chinese Zen masters from the 1228 edition, now in modern language. The Gateless Gate deepens Zen understanding and helps bring the experience of Zen inspiration and clarity into your daily life. Its recurring theme is the attainment of satori, a mental awakening and state of clarity equivalent to epiphany, Tao, prajna, and spiritual enlightenment. The Gateless Gate of Zen ...

Quase dois mil anos depois de ter sido escrito, Meditações continua relevante para quem busca uma vida significativa.

Escritas em grego pelo único imperador romano que também era filósofo, sem intenção de publicação, as Meditações de Marco Aurélio oferecem ao ouvinte uma série notável de reflexões espirituais desafiadoras e exercícios desenvolvidos à medida que o imperador lutava para entender a si mesmo e dar sentido ao universo.

In this modern digital age, many of us feel overwhelmed, panicked and short on time. The practice of meditation is an ancient and scientifically proven antidote to that frenzied feeling. Combining scientific expertise and spiritual wisdom, this is a practical guide on how it can help you feel calm and in control. With chapters on Breathing, Compassion and Worry, it is full of empirically proven and easy-to-follow exercises that will help you tackle mental obstacles, including issues such as self-doubt and negative thought patterns.

“Kelvin Chin is a unique and most valuable voice in what is too often an echo chamber of New Age writers and speakers. Kelvin’s messages always come from his own direct experience, filtered through his own common sense, reason and logic. What results is always informative, thoughtful and helpful. I recommend Kelvin’s excellent work to all my friends.” William “Widge” Baldridge HOW TO LIVE LIFE MORE ENJOYABLY “Marcus Aurelius Updated: 21st Century Meditations On Living Life” has the same goal as the 2nd century book, “Meditations”, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius: to...

If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you're needing is not to be in a different place, but to be a different person. Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. We've been using them not because we needed them, but because we had them. Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.