Zen Religion

«Apriamo gli occhi al suono della sveglia, ascoltiamo musica in macchina o sui mezzi pubblici, mentre dal taschino o dalla borsa esce spesso il suono del cellulare. In città risuonano i clacson delle automobili, le sirene della polizia, in casa lo stereo e il televisore. Siamo circondati da un turbinio di rumori.

Aging isn’t easy. But it can still be filled with joy—maybe even more joy than we expect. Alive Until You’re Dead offers a Zen approach to aging. Zen teacher and writer Susan Moon’s stories explore being present with what is, not turning away from what’s difficult, wishing for and working for the wellbeing of others, and being willing not to know what’s next. Moon writes of her most personal vulnerabilities in the service of connecting with everyone. These field notes from an old human being invite us to feel more alive in the final stretch, whatever it holds.

Proven to be invaluable resources for anyone in a position of power, here are three of China's greatest classical works on leadership, warriorship, and strategy: The Art of War, Zen Lessons, and The Book of Leadership and Strategy.

According to legend, when the founder of Zen Buddhism was asked about the main principle of his holy teaching, he replied that there was "nothing holy about it!" Now, a millennium and a half later, Tim Burkett reveals how and why the wisdom of nonholiness is the key to a joyful heart. You don't need to go looking for something sacred - the happiness you seek is right where you are.

At twenty-five, activist Cristina Moon faced an impossible task: preparing for the possibility of arrest and torture inside military-ruled Myanmar. Her response? Learning Buddhist meditation. So began what would become a decades-long spiritual path—eventually leading her to a Zen temple and martial arts dojo in Hawai'i with a timeless method of warrior Zen training.

The Great Unraveling - Commentaries on The Book of Serenity is book three of Stephen Wolinsky's Zen Koan course.

¡Conviértase en un maestro del arte de la felicidad con el singular libro de Chris Prentiss! Vivir zen es emprender cada acción con una concentración, una calma y una sencillez que aportan la iluminación de la mente y, a través de esta experiencia, la felicidad y la serenidad.

In Dzögchen Practice: The Path of Pure Awareness, Unlocking Your Buddha Nature, Valeria Cruz guides you through immersive meditations and reflections designed to reveal your boundless true nature.

Are stress and distractions slowing down your workday? Discover how mindfulness and meditation can transform your focus, productivity, and team dynamics with “Zen at Work: Mindfulness Strategies for Workplace Success”. This book offers practical solutions for bringing calm, clarity, and purpose into your professional life, so you can thrive in today’s fast-paced work environment.

As it turns out, Buddha had quite a lot to say on the subject of gratitude, including citing it as one of the four keys to the Gate of Heaven. Studies show - and experts counsel - that gratitude is a key component of our happiness. People who are grateful about events and experiences from the past, who celebrate triumphs instead of focusing on losses or disappointments, tend to be more satisfied. Gratitude can help us transform our fears into courage, our anger into forgiveness, our isolation into belonging, and another’s pain into healing.

Exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice, How to Love shows that when we feel closer to our loved ones, we are also more connected to the world as a whole. Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion and humour to the thorny question of how to love and distils one of our strongest emotions down to four essentials: you can only love another when you feel true love for yourself; love is understanding; understanding brings compassion; and deep listening and loving speech are key ways of showing our love.

What if the secret to peace, clarity, and joy was not learning more—but remembering how to begin again? In Shoshin Bible: A Journey Through Zen Wisdom, you’ll be gently guided into the heart of one of Zen Buddhism’s most powerful principles: Shoshin, the beginner’s mind. It’s the art of seeing the world as if for the first time—free from judgment, full of curiosity, and open to growth. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or deep into your spiritual path, this audiobook offers simple yet profound practices to help you return to presence, rediscover joy, and reconnect with your authentic self.

Many people hear the word "Buddhism", and they think it is a religion. However, a person of any religion can bring Buddhist principles into their life without giving up their religious beliefs. Buddhism is a simple and practical philosophy, practiced by more than 300 million people worldwide, that can make your life better and help you find inner peace and happiness.

Do you feel that your life is out of your control? That no matter what you do, the universe seems to keep going against you? What could be holding you back from manifesting your desires? It’s not the universe telling you "no". It might be that you’re not telling the universe what you really want. You may be focusing on the wrong things or have some deep-seated beliefs that are blocking you from your heart’s desire.

Unlock the power of spirituality within yourself and discover your unique path to wisdom. With Wisdom and Other Gifts of Spirituality, embark on an inspiring journey of growth as you discover how personal exploration can help deepen your understanding not only of yourself but also strengthen the connection between us all. Follow the paths of Wisdom, Self Knowledge, Awareness, Self-Love, Compassion, Mindfulness, Kindness, Forgiveness, and Gratitude as they lead towards greater understanding about yourself and the world around you. Whatever your spiritual background or beliefs, the potential ...

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.

Among Buddhist traditions, Zen has been remarkably successful in garnering and sustaining interest outside the Buddhist homelands of Asia, and "zen" is now part of the global cultural lexicon. This deeply informed book explores the history of this enduring Japanese tradition - from its beginnings as a form of Buddhist thought and practice imported from China to its reinvention in medieval Japan as a force for religious, political, and cultural change to its role in Japan's embrace of modernity.

Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this internationally best-selling guide to simplifying your life by a Japanese monk who embodies the wisdom of Zen. Drawing on centuries of wisdom, renowned Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno applies the essence of Zen to modern life in clear, practical, easily adopted lessons - one a day for 100 days.

Jesus Christ was a Zen master? In at least one version of early Christian belief, he sure sounded like one. The Jesus narrative that eventually won out was passed on to future generations while the losers had their books burned and adherents imprisoned, tortured, or put to death. Talk about issues with freedom of religion! Luckily, an early Christian group called the “Gnostics”, in seeing their beloved books burned and adherents mistreated, buried their most important works in hopes of future discovery.

Improve your self-worth and inner peace by reading "I Am Worthy," the 13th book in The Affirmation Collection. This book is filled with bite-size affirmations that will help you see your true worth and achieve a sense of fulfillment in life. - Gain a deeper understanding of your self-worth and how it impacts your life - Empower yourself with positive affirmations that will boost your self-esteem - Experience a newfound sense of confidence and self-love - Overcome negative self-talk and self-doubt - Learn to prioritize and value your own needs - Unleash your full potential and achieve your ...