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When Things Fall Apart - Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Paperback, 2nd edition): Pema Chodron When Things Fall Apart - Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Pema Chodron
R303 R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Save R78 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Still appearing on the Publisher's Weekly bestseller lists, this invaluable guide to finding happiness in difficult times is now available in massmarket for the first time. Pema Chodron reveals the vast potential for happiness, wisdom and courage even in the most painful circumstances. Pema Chodron teaches that there is a fundamental opportunity for happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it -- ironically, while we are caught up in attempt to escape pain and suffering. This accessible guide to compassionate living shows us how we can use painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion and courage, ways of communication that lead to openness and true intimacy with others, practices for reversing our negative habitual patterns, methods for working with chaotic situations and ways to cultivate compassionate, energetic social action for anyone -- whether they have a spiritual path or not. Her heartfelt advice and wisdom (developed in her 20 years of practice as a Tibetan Buddhist nun as well as her years previously as a normal 'housewife and mother') give her a wide appeal. This advice strikes just the right note, offering us comfort and challenging us to live deeply and contribute to creating a more loving world.

A Short History of the Mongols (Paperback): George Lane A Short History of the Mongols (Paperback)
George Lane
R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Mongol Empire was the mightiest land empire the world has ever seen. At its height it was twice the size of its Roman equivalent. For a remarkable century and a half it commanded a population of 100 million people, while the rule of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan marched undefeated from the Pacific Ocean to the Caspian Sea. George Lane argues that the Mongols were not only subjugators who swept all before them but one of the great organising forces of world history. His book traces the rise of the Great Khan in 1206 to the dissolution of the empire in 1368 by the Ming Dynasty. He discusses the unification of the Turko-Mongol tribes under Chinggis' leadership; the establishment of a vigorous imperium whose Pax Mongolica held mastery over the Central Asian steppes; imaginative policies of religious pluralism; and the rich legacy of the Toluid Empire of Yuan China and Ilkhanate Iran. Offering a bold and sympathetic understanding of Mongol history, the author shows that commercial expansion, cultural assimilation and dynamic political growth were as crucial to Mongol success as desire for conquest.

Buddha is as Buddha Does - The Ten Original Practices for Enlightened Living (Paperback): Lama Surya Das Buddha is as Buddha Does - The Ten Original Practices for Enlightened Living (Paperback)
Lama Surya Das
R406 R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Save R65 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the book you now hold, national bestselling author Lama Surya Das offers a thorough map to the richest treasure a human being can find--the Buddha's advice for living to your true potential. Appropriate for new seekers as well as experienced practitioners, and accompanied by lively anecdotes and practical exercises, this is one of the most accessible books to date on the ancient and timeless wisdom of the Buddha. Buddha Is as Buddha Does is for everyone who seeks to become a better person and share in the bounty of true Buddha nature.

The Buddhist on Death Row - How One Man Found Light in the Darkest Place (Paperback): David Sheff The Buddhist on Death Row - How One Man Found Light in the Darkest Place (Paperback)
David Sheff
R456 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R82 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Zen 24/7 - All Zen, All the Time (Paperback, New edition): Philip T. Sudo Zen 24/7 - All Zen, All the Time (Paperback, New edition)
Philip T. Sudo
R353 R288 Discovery Miles 2 880 Save R65 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Enlightenment is within reach -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you're searching for revelation and contentment, look no further than a handshake, a cup of coffee -- even your laundry pile. The most mundane details of life contain zen's profound truths, if you're of the mind to look for them.

By awakening to and embracing the zen in your life, you'll listen, watch, eat, work, laugh, sleep, and breathe your way to truth -- every moment of every day.

What Time is It? You Mean Now?: Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of them All (Paperback, Simon & Schuste): Yogi Berra What Time is It? You Mean Now?: Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of them All (Paperback, Simon & Schuste)
Yogi Berra
R429 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Could Confucius hit a curveball?
Could Yoda block the plate?
Can the Dalai Lama dig one out of the dirt?

No, there is only one Zen master who could contemplate the circle of life while rounding the bases.

Who is this guru lurking in the grand old game? Well, he's the winner of ten World Series rings, a member of both the Hall of Fame and the All-Century Team, and perhaps the most popular and beloved ballplayer of all time. And without effort or artifice he's waxed poetic on the mysteries of time ("It gets late awful early out there"), the meaning of community ("It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore"), and even the omnipresence of hope in the direst circumstances ("It ain't over 'til it's over").

It's Yogi Berra, of course, and in What Time Is It? You Mean Now? Yogi expounds on the funny, warm, borderline inadvertent insights that are his trademark. Twenty-six chapters, one for each letter, examine the words, the meaning, and the uplifting example of a kid from St. Louis who grew up to become the consummate Yankee and the ultimate Yogi.



My Spiritual Journey - Personal Reflections, Teachings, and Talks (Paperback): Dalai Lama, Sofia Stril-Rever My Spiritual Journey - Personal Reflections, Teachings, and Talks (Paperback)
Dalai Lama, Sofia Stril-Rever 1
R415 R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this elegant self-portrait, an influential spiritual leader recounts his epic and engaging life story. The Dalai Lama's most accessible and intimate book, "My Spiritual Journey" is an excellent introduction to the larger-than-life leader of Tibetan Buddhism--perfect for anyone curious about Eastern religion, invested in the Free Tibet movement, or simply seeking a richer spiritual life. 304 pp.

A Taste of Heaven and Earth (Paperback, 1st ed): Bettina Vitell A Taste of Heaven and Earth (Paperback, 1st ed)
Bettina Vitell
R599 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R96 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For Bettina Vitell the simple art of cooking holds the seeds to a deeper, more life-enriching experience. It is a way to become more aware of ourselves and the world around us, to think clearly and to delight in even the most basic daily activities of our lives.

The dishes in A Taste of Heaven and Earth reflect this Zen philosophy. Bettina Vitell's uncomplicated recipes produce sophisticated, creative meals without ever losing site of her goal of preparing low-dairy vegetarian food. Tastes from both East and West merge with delicious results: here kale and tofu adorn pizza, and udon noodles are dressed with pesto. There are recipes for soup stock and tomato sauce, as well as cashew ginger sauce and apricot lime chutney. The homey breakfast and dessert sections provide recipes for muffins and crisps; and sections on pizza, sushi, curries, and Mexican-inspired foods expand the traditional range of vegetarian cooking.

A Taste of Heaven and Earth explores beyond the reaches of traditional cook-books by offering contemplative essays and ink drawings that heighten the cook's sensory experience in the kitchen. They provide questions and stories that help readers realize the simplicity and beauty inherent in preparing and eating good food.

Call Me By My True Names - The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh Call Me By My True Names - The Collected Poems of Thich Nhat Hanh (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh; Introduction by Ocean Vuong
R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Mindfulness - Walking with Jesus and Buddha (Paperback): Anabel Laity Mindfulness - Walking with Jesus and Buddha (Paperback)
Anabel Laity
R406 R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Save R83 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Monk and the Philosopher - East Meets West in a Father-Son Dialogue (Paperback, New edition): Jean Fran cois Revel,... The Monk and the Philosopher - East Meets West in a Father-Son Dialogue (Paperback, New edition)
Jean Fran cois Revel, Matthieu Ricard
R298 Discovery Miles 2 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The most groundbreaking meeting of Eastern philosophy and Western culture to date. In this father-son dialgue, Revel and Ricard explore the most fundamental questions of human existence and the ways in which they are embraced by Eastern and Western thought. In this meeting of the minds, they touch upon philosophy, spirituality, science, politics, psychology and ethics. They raise the enduring questions: does life have meaning? Why is there suffering, war and hatred? Revel's perspective as an internationally renowned philosopher and Ricard's as a distinguished molecular-geneticist-turned-Buddhist-monk results in a brilliant, accessible and accessible conversation-the most eloquent meeting yet of Eastern & Western thought.

The Journey - Big Panda and Tiny Dragon (Hardcover): James Norbury The Journey - Big Panda and Tiny Dragon (Hardcover)
James Norbury
R635 R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Save R133 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Focus (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh How to Focus (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh
R145 R116 Discovery Miles 1 160 Save R29 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The new book in the popular 'How to' series from the father of mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh. 'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations of mindful practice and meditation.

Buddhism is Not What You Think - Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs (Paperback): Steve Hagen Buddhism is Not What You Think - Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs (Paperback)
Steve Hagen
R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bestselling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha's teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather than merely as what we think, hope, or fear it is? How can we base our actions on reality, rather than on the longing and loathing of our hearts and minds? How can we live lives that are wise, compassionate, and in tune with reality? And how can we separate the wisdom of Buddhism from the cultural trappings and misconceptions that have come to be associated with it?

Drawing on down-to-earth examples from everyday life and stories from Buddhist teachers past and present, Hagen tackles these fundamental inquiries with his trademark lucid, straightforward prose. The newcomer to Buddhism will be inspired by this accessible and provocative introduction, and those more familiar with Buddhism will welcome this much needed hands-on guide to understanding what it truly means to be awake. By being challenged to question what we take for granted, we come to see the world as it truly is. Buddhism Is Not What You Think offers a profound and clear path to a life of joy and freedom.

In Love With The World - What a Monk Can Teach You About Living from Nearly Dying (Paperback): Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche In Love With The World - What a Monk Can Teach You About Living from Nearly Dying (Paperback)
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche 1
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A rare, intimate account of a world-renowned Buddhist monk’s near-death experience and the life-changing wisdom he gained from it.

In In Love With the World, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the world's most respected leaders of Tibetan meditation, shares his personal story of how he explored the deepest, most hidden aspects of his being, and the near-death experience that came to define his meditation practice and teaching forever. Moving, beautiful and suffused with local colour, Rinpoche shares the invaluable lessons learned during his four-year wandering retreat and the meditation practices that sustained him, showing how we can all transform our fear of dying into joyful living.

Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Paperback, 1st Grove Weidenfeld ed): Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Paperback, 1st Grove Weidenfeld ed)
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki; Volume editing by C. G. Jung
R426 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the world's leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western world. Written in a lively, accessible, and straightforward manner, "An Introduction to Zen Buddhism" is illuminating for the serious student and layperson alike. Suzuki provides a complete vision of Zen, which emphasizes self-understanding and enlightenment through many systems of philosophy, psychology, and ethics. With a foreword by the renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung, this volume has been generally acknowledged a classic introduction to the subject for many years. It provides, along with Suzuki's "Essays" and "Manual of Zen Buddhism," a framework for living a balanced and fulfilled existence through Zen.

Two Dialogues on Dhamma (Paperback): Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano Two Dialogues on Dhamma (Paperback)
Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano
R82 Discovery Miles 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback): Padmasambhava The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Paperback)
Padmasambhava
R216 R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Save R26 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
What We're Scared Of (Paperback): Keren David What We're Scared Of (Paperback)
Keren David
R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Evie and Lottie are twin sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Evie's sharp and funny. Lottie's a day-dreamer. Evie's the fighter, Lottie's the peace-maker. What they do have in common is their Jewishness - even though the family isn't religious. When their mother gets a high-profile job and is targeted by antisemitic trolls on social media, the girls brush it off at first - but then the threats start getting uglier. . . What We're Scared Of is a taut thriller, a tale of sibling friendship and rivalry - and a searing look at what happens when you scratch beneath the surface.

Wit and Wisdom from the Zen Masters - Find Your Inner Peace (Paperback): Cider Mill Press Wit and Wisdom from the Zen Masters - Find Your Inner Peace (Paperback)
Cider Mill Press
R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reflect on wit and wisdom from the Zen masters with the definitive guide to finding your inner peace. Find true balance with the wisdom of the Zen masters as your guide. Full of infinite wisdom to help you nurture your inner self and bring balance into your life, this pocket-size guide is the perfect gift book for anyone looking to bring themselves to a higher level of understanding about the world.

Buddha and Christ as Religious Teachers (Paperback): Lily De Silva Buddha and Christ as Religious Teachers (Paperback)
Lily De Silva
R53 Discovery Miles 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Heart to Heart - A Conversation on Love and Hope for Our Precious Planet (Hardcover): His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Patrick... Heart to Heart - A Conversation on Love and Hope for Our Precious Planet (Hardcover)
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Patrick McDonnell
R410 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R147 (36%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

From His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Mutt's cartoonist and award-winning author Patrick McDonnell comes a powerful and timely gem of a book on how to heal our relationship with the planet and each other. At the Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamsala, India, an unusual visitor has arrived. His Holiness interrupts his morning meditation to greet a troubled Giant Panda who has travelled many miles to see him. Welcoming him as a friend, His Holiness invites the Panda on a walk through a cedar forest. There in the shadow of the Himalayas, surrounded by beauty, they discuss matters great and small . . . With a galvanizing message about the future of our planet-text by His Holiness accompanied by McDonnell's masterful illustrations-Heart to Heart calls for a Compassionate Revolution, reminding us that "we are indeed all members of a single family, sharing one little house." Told with whimsy, wisdom, and warmth, this beautiful book is deceptively simple in its approach and all the more powerful for it, as it elegantly and decisively conveys a message of joy, hope and change. "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday, and one is called Tomorrow."

The Little Book of Zen - A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Zen (Paperback): Astrid Carvel The Little Book of Zen - A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Zen (Paperback)
Astrid Carvel
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How can we be happy? How should we treat others? How should we spend our time? Discover the path to peaceful living with this beginner's guide to the ancient practice of Zen Zen is a philosophy for living in a state of kindness, gratitude and awareness, teaching us to be present and to experience the world as it truly is. This book will guide you through the concepts of Zen, revealing how you can apply its principles to your daily life and how you can reap the benefits to gain a greater sense of peace and calm. Through simple tips, guided meditations and thought exercises, you can learn to cultivate Zen, whether you're new to the practice or have been familiar with it for years. Are you ready to discover the secrets of Zen? Within these pages you'll find: The history of the Zen school of thought, and how it has shaped the world we live in today An introduction to Zen practices and beliefs, including the Six Virtues and the Five Precepts, and to Zen ceremonies, holidays and rituals Tips for cultivating and perfecting your practice, and developing your own sense of "Zen" Step-by-step instructions for trying various meditations and exercises for yourself Ideas to make your daily life and home more Zen Exercises in Zen arts, such as calligraphy, painting, gardening and flower arranging Wise words from the world's most enlightened thinkers Thought-provoking Zen teachings to help you see things in a new light

David Marshall Lang's Journey From Russia to Armenia - via Caucasian Georgia (Hardcover): David Marshall Lang David Marshall Lang's Journey From Russia to Armenia - via Caucasian Georgia (Hardcover)
David Marshall Lang
R14,074 Discovery Miles 140 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Armenia is the oldest Christian country in the world and there are few countries which have made, for their size, such an outstanding contribution to civilization as Armenia has, while yet remaining virtually unknown to the Western world. The volumes in this set, written and translated by an acknowledged authority on history and religion in the former Soviet republics of Armenia and Georgia, as well as Russia itself: Examine the role played by an 18th Century Russian Radical in Tsarist Russia and his subsequent political legacy. Provide a translation of a legend important for theologians and scholars of comparative religion because through this legend the life of the Buddha and the ascetic ideal he exemplified significantly influenced the Christian West. Discuss the cultural, philosophic, religious and scientific contribution Armenia has made to the world. Provide a geographic and ethnic survey of Armenia and its people.

WJEC/Eduqas Religious Studies for A Level Year 2 & A2 - Buddhism (Paperback): Nick Heap, Paula Webber, Richard Gray WJEC/Eduqas Religious Studies for A Level Year 2 & A2 - Buddhism (Paperback)
Nick Heap, Paula Webber, Richard Gray
R904 Discovery Miles 9 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Endorsed by WJEC/Eduqas, the Student Book offers high quality support you can trust. / Written by experienced teachers and authors with an in-depth understanding of teaching, learning and assessment at A Level and AS. / A skills-based approach to learning, covering content of the specification with examination preparation from the start. / Developing skills feature focuses on what to do with the content and the issues that are raised with a progressive range of AO1 examples and AO2 exam-focused activities. / Questions and Answers section provides practice questions with student answers and examiner commentaries. / It provides a range of specific activities that target each of the Assessment Objectives to build skills of knowledge, understanding and evaluation. / Includes a range of features to encourage you to consolidate and reinforce your learning.

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