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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Zen Buddhism
Eihei Dogen (1200-1253) is the most renowned of all the Japanese
Zen masters, and he is also one of the greatest writers and
philosophers Japan has ever produced. This title provides short,
inspirational selections from his work, chosen by two of today's
top authorities.
Minimalism and the Simple LifeAuthor and YouTuber, Zoey Arielle,
opens up about her struggle with loving all the things in life we
bring home. A hoarder in disguise, Arielle has mastered the tools
needed to embrace simplicity and the minimalist philosophy.
Minimalism guide. It's natural to love stuff! More than that, it's
natural to love your stuff. That notebook from 8th grade, your
Disney VHS, mismatched socks. They all have sentimental value...and
they all take up space. Zoey Arielle Poulsen's The Joy of
Minimalism is the friendly guide you've been searching for as you
embark on a life of simplicity. Life can stress anyone out. So, by
embracing minimalism, you'll be saying goodbye to stress and
everything that you never needed anyway. Discover a greater focus
and true freedom as you live your new life with a real sense of
gratitude for everything and everyone around you. Enjoy the simple
life. In The Joy of Minimalism Poulsen shows you how to simplify
the act of letting go while sharing her personal journey into this
calmer sense of life. Beyond offering specific tips on
transitioning, she also invites you to journal your new awakening.
Minimalism is more than a movement or fad, it's a sense of
happiness and practice that will bring you closer to your true
self. The Joy of Minimalism teaches you to live better with less.
You'll learn how to: Rediscover the freedom of owning less Embrace
life and all the non-material things the world has to offer Master
your own personal style for organizing and decluttering Celebrate
your new life with a free mind If you have read hoarding and
decluttering books such as Decluttering at the Speed of Life, What
Your Clutter is Trying to Tell You, or The Clutter Connection, you
will love The Joy of Minimalism.
While many experts point to the enormous complexity in addressing
issues ranging from the destruction of ecosystems to the loss of
millions of species, Hanh identifies one key issue as having the
potential to create a tipping point--rethinking the concept of
Oenvironment.O
You won't become the real you unless you face up to what you've
avoided most. Once you allow yourself to be who you are, the change
will come. Kodo Nishimura, international make-up artist and
Buddhist monk, rose to stardom after appearing in the Queer Eye:
We're In Japan! special that aired to massive viewership on
Netflix. His wide smile, however, hid a painful past. The book
starts with Kodo's childhood in Japan, playing dress up as Little
Mermaid, and his lonely adolescence when, although born into a
family of priests, all he wanted to do was wear pretty dresses and
become a princess. Growing up an outsider in a society that
celebrates uniformity, Kodo's time in New York at the Parsons
School of Design and his work as a leading make-up artist finally
brought him to embrace his own uniqueness. The book is full of
practical tips for positive thinking and insights into the
philosophical approach to life Kodo has crafted as a Buddhist monk.
Detailing his journey to self- love, the book provides a gentle,
loving, and encouraging voice for all those who dare to be
different. This is the English translation of Seisei Dodo,
published in Japan in 2020 by Sunmark Publishing, Inc., Tokyo.
Homer's "Odyssey "holds a timeless allure. It is an ancient story
for every generation: the struggle of a man on a long and difficult
voyage longing to return to love and family. Odysseus's strivings
to overcome both divine and earthly obstacles and to control his
own impulsive nature hold valuable lessons for us as we confront
the challenges of daily life. "Sailing Home "breathes fresh air
into a classic we thought we knew, revealing its profound guidance
for the modern seeker.
Dividing the book into three parts--"Setting Forth," "Disaster,"
and "Return"--Fischer charts the course of Odysseus's familiar
wanderings. Readers come to see this ancient hero as a flawed human
being who shares their own struggles and temptations, such as
yielding to desire or fear or greed, and making peace with family.
Featuring thoughtful meditations, illuminating anecdotes from
Fischer's and his students' lives, and stories from many wisdom
traditions including Buddhist, Judaic, and Christian,
"Sailing""Home "shows the way to greater purpose in our own lives.
The book's literary dimension expands its appeal beyond the
Buddhist market to a wider spiritual audience and to anyone
interested in the teachings of myth and story.
The "Platform Sutra" comprises a wide range of important
Chan/Zen Buddhist teachings. Purported to contain the autobiography
and sermons of Huineng (638--713), the legendary Sixth Patriarch of
Chan, the sutra has been popular among monastics and the educated
elite for centuries. The first study of its kind in English, this
volume offers essays that introduce the history and ideas of the
sutra to a general audience and interpret its practices. Leading
specialists on Buddhism discuss the text's historical background
and its vaunted legacy in Chinese culture.
Incorporating recent scholarship and theory, chapters include an
overview of Chinese Buddhism, the crucial role of the "Platform
Sutra "in the Chan tradition, and the dynamics of Huineng's
biography. They probe the sutra's key philosophical arguments, its
paradoxical teachings about transmission, and its position on
ordination and other institutions. The book includes a character
glossary and extensive bibliography, with helpful references for
students, general readers, and specialists throughout. The editors
and contributors are among the most respected scholars in the study
of Buddhism, and they assess the place of the "Platform Sutra" in
the broader context of Chinese thought, opening the text to all
readers interested in Asian culture, literature, spirituality, and
religion.
D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966) reached global fame for his writings on Zen
Buddhism. In this introduction to his theories of self, knowledge,
and the world, Suzuki is presented as a Buddhist philosopher in his
own right. Beginning with a biography of his life providing the
historical context to his thought and discussing Suzuki's
influences, chapters cover the Zen notion of the non-self and
Suzuki's Zen view of consciousness, language, and religious truths.
His ideas about philosophy and radical views on rationality and
faith come to life in two new complete translations of The Place of
Peace in our Heart (1894) and Religion and Science (1949), which
helps us to understand why Suzuki's description of Zen attracted
the attention of many leading intellectuals and helped it become a
household name in the English-speaking world. Offering the first
complete overview of Suzuki's approach, reputation, and legacy as a
philosopher, this is for anyone interested in the philosophical
relevance and development of Mahayana Buddhism today.
Taking both Zen and Druidry and embracing them into your life can
be a wonderful and ongoing process of discovery, not only of the
self but of the entire world around you. Looking at ourselves and
at the natural world around us, we realise that everything is in
constant change and flux - like waves on the ocean, they are all
part of one thing that is made up of everything. Even after the
wave has crashed upon the shore, the ocean is still there, the wave
is still there - it has merely changed its form. The aim of this
text is to show how Zen teachings and Druidry can combine to create
a peaceful life path that is completely and utterly dedicated to
the here and now, to the earth and her rhythms, and to the flow
that is life itself.
'Ridiculous and funny' - GREG DAVIES 'In a fast-moving world, the
only self-help book I recommend is this collection of the words
from the Dolly Llama' - ED GAMBLE Llama Karma lies within you. The
Dolly Llama, the world's first behooved spiritual leader, shares
his words of wisdom and spiritual teachings for the first time. In
this gem of a book he shows you how cultivate Llama Karma and to
bring peace, compassion and 'cuditation' (a form of chewing and
meditation) into your everyday life. His Gentleness has drawn great
inspiration from 'the four bales of wisdom' which have helped many
grazer browsers before him on the rocky path of life. Take a leaf
out of this book and learn how Llama Karma can help you harness
inner calm, as well as cope with everyday problems like hoof
infection. The perfect gift for llama-lovers, spiritualists and
animal-lovers alike.
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