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Feel your everyday stresses melt away with 48 simple, accessible
and achievable lessons in this beautiful mindfulness guide From the
renowned Bhuddist monk and million-copy bestselling author of Zen:
The Art of Simple Living, Shunmyo Masuno _________ Learn to let go
of stress, change how you worry, and improve your life for good
with this invaluable companion for reducing anxiety and maintaining
calm. Shunmyo Masuno, Zen Buddhist Monk and million copy
bestselling author of Zen: The Art of Simple Living, will teach you
how to relieve the anxieties of everyday life in 48 vital,
easy-to-achieve lessons. With Don't Worry, you will learn how to:
Focus on the here and now Improve your most important relationships
Take a step back from your worries Regain control of your thoughts
Learn ways to accept yourself as you are By following these simple
steps, you can enjoy a calmer, more relaxed, positive version of
yourself.
There is a fine art to presenting complex ideas with simplicity and insight, in a manner that both guides and inspires. In Taking the Path of Zen Robert Aitken presents the practice, lifestyle, rationale, and ideology of Zen Buddhism with remarkable clarity.
The foundation of Zen is the practice of zazen, or mediation, and Aitken Roshi insists that everything flows from the center. He discusses correct breathing, posture, routine, teacher-student relations, and koan study, as well as common problems and milestones encountered in the process. Throughout the book the author returns to zazen, offering further advice and more advanced techniques. The orientation extends to various religious attitudes and includes detailed discussions of the Three Treasures and the Ten Precepts of Zen Buddhism. Taking the Path of Zen will serve as orientation and guide for anyone who is drawn to the ways of Zen, from the simply curious to the serious Zen student.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
"All that I am, I am because of my mind."
Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track &
field
All runners strive to get in the ?zone, ? but here they?ll learn
to enter the ZEN ?zone?! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you
will discover you can run longer, faster, and harder. This book
shows how to align body and mind for success on?and off?the track!
Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches
you to:
- Walk the talk: Get out and run
- Practice mindfulness: Train harder
- Visualize success: Race the Zen way
- Accept and let go: Cope peacefully with injuries and aging
Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques,
this guide inspires seasoned runners and first timers alike to
pound the path to enlightenment?one stride at a time!
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How to Focus
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Thich Nhat Hanh; Illustrated by Jason Deantonis
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Applies Dogen Kigen's religious philosophy and the philosophy of
Nishida Kitaro to the philosophical problem of personal identity,
probing the applicability of the concept of non-self to the
philosophical problems of selfhood, otherness, and temporality
which culminate in the conundrum of personal identity.
Cooper is the acknowledged international expert on Zen and
psychoanalysis/psychotherapy * First book to offer an fully
integrated mode of Zen and psychoanalysis * Focus on theory and
clinical practice
This award-winning book is centred on the philosophy of the Buddhas
Noble Eightfold Path. It is an ancient principle that, when applied
to 21st-century situations and everyday life, will help you have
more patience, understanding and presence of mind. This book lays
the groundwork for a refreshing return to winning in the truest
sense of the word. When youre winning at the game of life, you live
with respect, integrity and humility. Yes, you can with without
these qualities, but if it comes at the price of selling your soul,
there will be no real happiness or success in the end. Ten percent
of the proceeds of this book benefit the National Animal Welfare
Society.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an extraordinary
story of redemption in the darkest of places. Jarvis Jay Masters's
early life was a horror story whose outline we know too well. Born
in Long Beach, California, his house was filled with crack,
alcohol, physical abuse, and men who paid his mother for sex. He
and his siblings were split up and sent to foster care when he was
five, and he progressed quickly to juvenile detention, car theft,
armed robbery, and ultimately San Quentin. While in prison, he was
set up for the murder of a guard - a conviction which landed him on
death row, where he's been since 1990. At the time of his murder
trial, he was held in solitary confinement, torn by rage and
anxiety, felled by headaches, seizures, and panic attacks. A
criminal investigator repeatedly offered to teach him breathing
exercises which he repeatedly refused, until desperation moved him.
With uncanny clarity, David Sheff describes Masters's gradual but
profound transformation from a man dedicated to hurting others to
one who has prevented violence on the prison yard, counselled high
school kids by mail, and helped prisoners -and even guards - find
meaning in their lives. Along the way, Masters becomes drawn to the
Buddhist principles - compassion, sacrifice, and living in the
moment -and gains the admiration of Buddhists worldwide. And while
he is still in San Quentin and still on death row, he shows us all
how to ease our everyday suffering, relish the light that surrounds
us, and endure the tragedies that befall us all.
This book offers a path to well-being and satisfaction for the
anxious and exhausted and anyone charmed by concepts such as hygge,
ikigai, and wabi sabi. Psychologist Scott Haas spends much of his
time in Japan, and with this book he provides a host of delightful
examples of the way he has been made welcome, accepted and happy in
this distant country, as well as many thought provoking and
practical lessons which you can apply. WHY BE HAPPY? will help make
your world a happier place by discovering a place of contentment
and peace amid the chaos of modern life.
This complete translation of the original collection of sermons,
dialogues, and anecdotes of Huang Po, the illustrious Chinese
master of the Tang Dynasty, allows the Western reader to gain an
understanding of Zen from the original source, one of the key works
in its teachings; it also offers deep and often startling insights
into the rich treasures of Eastern thought. Nowhere is the use of
paradox in Zen illustrated better than in the teaching of Huang Po,
who shows how the experience of intuitive knowledge that reveals to
a man what he is cannot be communicated by words. With the help of
these paradoxes, beautifully and simply presented in this
collection, Huang Po could set his disciples on the right path. It
is in this fashion that the Zen master leads his listener into
truth, often by a single phrase designed to destroy his particular
demon of ignorance.
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Zen Golf
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Dr.Joseph Parent
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In this ground-breaking approach to golf instruction, Dr Joseph
Parent, both a noted PGA Tour coach and a respected Buddhist
teacher, draws on this natural connection to teach golfers how to
play with more consistency and less frustration, and consequently
how to lower their scores. 'When body and mind are synchronized, we
can uncover our inherent dignity and confidence. The ultimate goal
is not just to help people become better golfers, but better human
beings.' Zen Golf offers a fresh perspective for golf and for life.
Instead of focusing on what's wrong with us - what's broken, flawed
or missing - we can take the attitude that there is something
fundamentally, essentially right with us. In chapters such as 'How
to Get from the Practice Tee to the First Tee', 'You Practice What
You Fear', and 'How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf', author Joseph
Parent shows how to make one's mind an ally rather than an enemy:
how to stay calm, clear the interference that leads to bad shots,
and eliminate bad habits and mental mistakes. Rather than an
instruction manual that takes you through a systematic programme,
it is a collection of brief chapters offering the wisdom of
traditional Zen stories and teachings distilled from a lifetime of
actual lessons with golfers, many of whom are PGA professionals.
Continued success at golf (and any other endeavour) requires
preparation, action and response - these form the framework for the
instructions presented in Zen Golf. Applied correctly, they will
help every reader of this unique book to achieve their peak
performance.
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