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Buddha's Office: The Ancient Art of Waking Up While Working Well
by Dan ZigmondCan enlightenment be found at the office? From the co-author of Buddha's Diet comes another book that shows how the wisdom of Buddha can apply to our modern lives -- this time exploring how Buddha's guidance can help us navigate the perils of work life. Without setting foot in an office, Buddha knew that helping people work right was essential to helping them find their path to awakening. Now more than ever, we need Buddha's guidance. Too many of us are working long hours, dealing with difficult bosses, high-maintenance coworkers, and non-stop stress. We need someone to help remind us that there is a better way. With Buddha's wisdom at the core of every chapter, Buddha's Office will help you learn how to stop taking shortcuts and pay more attention, care for yourself and others, deal with distractions, and incorporate Buddha's ageless instructions into our modern working life.It's time to wake up and start working in a more enlightened way. One that is right for you, right for our health, right for your sanity, and right for the world.
Buddha's Warriors
by Mikel DunhamBuddha's Warriorsis the first book that brings to life Tibet before the Chinese communist invasions and depicts the transition of peaceful monks to warriors with the help of the CIA. Tibet in the last sixty years has been so much mystified and politicized that the world at large is confused about what really happened to the "Rooftop of the World" when Mao Tse-tung invaded its borders in 1950. There are dramatically conflicting accounts from Beijing and Dharamsala (home of the Dalai Lama's government-in-exile). Adding to the confusion is the romanticized spin that Western writers and filmmakers have adopted in an effort to appease the popular myth of Shangri-La. Buddha's Warriorsis no fairy tale. Set in a narrative framework but relying heavily on the oral transcripts of the Tibetan men who actually fought the Chinese, Buddha's Warriors tells, for the first time, the inside story of these historic developments, while drawing a vivid picture of Tibetan life before, during, and after Mao's takeover. The firsthand accounts, gathered by the author over a period of seven years, bring faces and deeply personal emotions to the forefront of this ongoing tragedy. It is a saga of brave soldiers and cowardly traitors. It's about hope against desolation, courage against repression, atheism against Buddhism. Above all, it's about what happens to an ancient civilization when it is thrust overnight into the modern horrors of twentieth-century warfare.
The Buddha's Wife
by Janet Surrey Samuel ShemAs the category of women's spirituality continues to grow, The Buddha's Wife offers to a broad audience for the first time the intimate and profound story of Princess Yasodhara, the wife Buddha left behind, and her alternative journey to spiritual enlightenment.What do we know of the wife and child the Buddha abandoned when he went off to seek his enlightenment? The Buddha's Wife brings this rarely told story to the forefront, offering a nuanced portrait of this compelling and compassionate figure while also examining the practical applications her teachings have on our modern lives. Princess Yasodhara's journey is one full of loss, grief, and suffering. But through it, she discovered her own enlightenment within the deep bonds of community and "ordinary" relationships. While traditional Buddhism emphasizes solitary meditation, Yasodhara's experience speaks of "The Path of Right Relation," of achieving awareness not alone but together with others. The Buddha's Wife is comprised of two parts: the first part is a historical narrative of Yasodhara's fascinating story, and the second part is a "how-to" reader's companion filled with life lessons, practices, and reflections for the modern seeker. Her story provides a relational path, one which speaks directly to our everyday lives and offers a doorway to profound spiritual maturation, awakening, and wisdom beyond the solitary, heroic journey.
Buddhism: The First Millennium (Soka Gakkai History of Buddhism)
by Burton Watson Daisaku IkedaBeginning with the events immediately following the dark days after the death of Shakyamuni and continuing over a period of 1,000 years, this dynamic tome covers a vast and complex series of events and developments in the history of Buddhism. Through a thorough examination of its early development in India, a new light is cast on little-known aspects of Buddhist history and its relevance to the understanding of Buddhism today. Topics include the formation of the Buddhist canon, the cultural exchange between the East and West, and the spirit of the Lotus Sutra.
Buddhism for Meat Eaters: Simple Wisdom for a Kinder World
by Josephine MoonFor many years Josephine Moon struggled with the question of eating meat, fervently wishing to live as a vegetarian yet requiring meat in her diet. From Josephine’s philosophical, spiritual and physical battle with eating meat came, Buddhism for Meat Eaters – a book for animal lovers, the environmentally and ethically conscious, and generally thoughtful people who eat meat but perhaps aren’t entirely comfortable doing so. Open, honest and utterly without judgement, Buddhism for Meat Eaters encourages readers to be more mindful about their choices, rather than berating themselves for them, and offers ways for people to live ethically, honestly and guilt-free, whether as a carnivore, vegetarian or vegan. This highly practical guide also includes workbook-style activities and topics for consideration to guide you in your own journey to making wiser decisions on how you consume, how you live, and how to change the world around you.
Buddhism in Ten
by Annellen Simpkins C. Alexander SimpkinsMore than any other introduction to Buddhism, Buddhism in Ten provides readers with the understanding and tools they need to live a deeper and fuller life along Buddhist principles. Ten lessons, each inspired by an aspect of Buddhism, show how to incorporate this Eastern philosophy into your daily life. Each lesson is enhanced with several exercises-some physical, some mental, and some spiritual.The lessons include:Understanding yourself through the Eight-fold PathPracticing mindfulness and meditationOvercoming cravingsIntegrating Buddhism into your workPracticing compassion and loving kindnessLiving a happy, enlightened lifeThe books in the Ten Easy Lessons series offer easy, practical, how-to programs that complement the primarily informational books in the Simpkins' Simple series.
Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs
by Steve HagenA practical, straight-forward guide to the true purpose of Buddhism, examining the essential & enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha’s teachings.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 joy and freedom.Praise for Buddhism Is Not What You Think “Hagen’s writing flows in a tranquil way, like a spring trickling up effortlessly from the earth. One tends to stop judging it and just appreciate it for its own sake. Since this appreciation is his advice for dealing with everything, the sentences themselves actually create what they are describing.” —Robert M. Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance“This is not just another nice book about Buddhism, one telling us what we like to hear and are used to hearing. No—it is a clear and challenging showing of the fundamental truth of our lives. This is an exceptional book. Make good use of it.” —Charlotte Joko Beck, author of Everyday Zen
Buddhism Plain and Simple
by Steven HagenBuddhism Plain and Simple offers a clear, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and on awareness in particular.When Buddha was asked to sum up his teaching in a single world, he said, "Awareness." The Buddha taught how to see directly into the nature of experience. His observations and insights are plain, practical, and down-to-earth, and they deal exclusively with the present.Longtime teacher of Buddhism Steve Hagan presents the Buddha's uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by religious ritual, tradition, or belief.
Buddhist Boot Camp
by Timber HawkeyeBuddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation’s short attention span. The chapters in this small book can be read in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You don’t need to be a Buddhist to find this book motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, “Don’t try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.”Whether it’s Mother Teresa’s acts of charity, Gandhi’s perseverance, or your aunt Betty’s calm demeanor, it doesn’t matter who inspires you, so long as you’re motivated to be better today than you were yesterday. Regardless or religion or geographical region, race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, flexibility, or vulnerability, if you do good, you feel good, and if you do bad, you feel bad. If you agree that Buddhism isn’t just about meditating, but also about rolling up your sleeves and relieving some of the suffering in the world, then you are ready to be a soldier of peace in the army of love; welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp!
A Buddhist Grief Observed
by Guy NewlandAmid the world-shattering pain of loss, what helps?"After the death of his beloved partner from cancer, Newland finds himself asking how effective his long years of Buddhist practice have been in helping him come to terms with overwhelming grief. This finely written book offers a lucid meditation on what it means to practice the Dharma when everything falls apart." --Stephen Batchelor, author of Buddhism without Beliefs and After Buddhism In the tradition of C. S. Lewis's A Grief Observed, Guy Newland offers this brave record of falling to pieces and then learning to make sense of his pain and grief within his spiritual tradition. Drawing inspiration from all corners of the Buddhist world--from Dogen and the Dalai Lama, to Pema Chödrön and ancient Pali texts--this book reverberates with honesty, kindness, and deep humanity. Newland shows us the power of responding fully and authentically to the death of a loved one. "A sad, beautiful, and necessary book--and a map waiting for many who will need it." --James Ishmael Ford, author of If You're Lucky Your Heart Will Break "Guy Newland faces squarely the pain of death and the pain of grief and offers a work of uncommon power, insight, and honesty--and extraordinary compassion." --Jay L. Garfield, author of Engaging Buddhism
A Buddhist Journal: Guided Practices for Writers and Meditators
by Beth JacobsA guided journal that uniquely combines personal writing and meditation—two of the most beneficial self-help processes availableIn this book, Beth Jacobs—who has taught and written extensively on both Buddhist psychology and therapeutic writing—provides a variety of writing techniques and exercises that are matched with specific Buddhist meditation instructions and teachings. She describes meditation practices and Buddhist concepts along with writing exercises that bring the material to life. Writers will find exercises that deepen their experiences in general and writing in particular. Meditators will find Buddhist concepts clarified and techniques expanded. All readers will discover a laboratory of writing as experimentation, with structures that open ideas, break habits, and combine experience in novel ways.
Buddhist Practice on Western Ground: Reconciling Eastern Ideals and Western Psychology
by Harvey Aronson"This is the first book to offer Buddhist meditators a comprehensive and sympathetic examination of the differences between Asian and Western cultural and spiritual values. Harvey B. Aronson presents a constructive and practical assessment of common conflicts experienced by Westerners who look to Eastern spiritual traditions for guidance and support--and find themselves confused or disappointed. Issues addressed include: *
Buddhist Psychology
by Caroline BrazierWestern therapeutic approaches have often put considerable emphasis on building self-esteem and enhancing a positive sense of self. This book challenges the assumption behind this approach. Most of us protect ourselves against being fully alive. Because we fear loss and pain, we escape by withdrawing from experiences and distracting ourselves with amusements. We fall into habitual ways of acting and limit our experience to the familiar. We create an identity which we think of as a 'self', and in so doing imprison our life-energy.For 2500 years Buddhism has developed an understanding of the way that we can easily fall into a deluded view. It has shown how the mind clings to false perceptions and tries to create permanence out of an ever changing world. Written by a practising therapist and committed Buddhist, this book explores the practical relevance of Buddhist teachings on psychology to our everyday experience. By letting go of our attachment to self, we open ourselves to full engagement with life and with others. We step out of our self-made prison.
Budget Celebrations: The Hostess Guide to Year-Round Entertaining on a Dime
by Shelley WolsonThis all-in-one guide is the ultimate resource for stress-free, budget-friendly entertaining for every special occasion. This collection of more than 250 inspiring photos and easy-to-follow instructions shows how to have a good time without breaking the bank.
Budget Happy
by Lisa WoodleyHi, I'm Lisa, and I want to give the word 'budget' a makeover! For most people, the very thought of budgeting makes them want to run a mile. It suggests restriction, going without and only buying the cheapest of the cheap. But at its best, budgeting can mean making smart decisions, planning your spending carefully and having plenty left over for treats.I learnt all this the hard way. Growing up, money was the root cause of countless problems for my family and I absorbed so many toxic ideas that that when I became an adult, I started modelling unhealthy financial behaviours myself, living paycheck to paycheck with little regard for saving.It was only during the December 2021 lockdown that I came across the phenomenon of 'cash-stuffing' on TikTok, where you withdraw your spending money weekly or monthly and divvy it up into sections of a binder. With nothing to lose, and knowing I needed to change my habits, I ordered my binder and started portioning out my notes. And less than a year later, more than 160,000 of you are on this journey with me! I want to help each and every one of you to get on top of your spending and feel more confident with money.In this book I will: 1) share my personal journey with you, to show how important the way we talk about and behave with money is 2) explore how to put together a budget that is realistic for you and your family and 3) break down the cash-stuffing method in detail to arm you with all the tools you need to get started.So what are you waiting for? Dive in and open up that binder, because it's time to BUDGET HAPPY.
Budget Happy
by Lisa WoodleyHi, I'm Lisa, and I want to give the word 'budget' a makeover! For most people, the very thought of budgeting makes them want to run a mile. It suggests restriction, going without and only buying the cheapest of the cheap. But at its best, budgeting can mean making smart decisions, planning your spending carefully and having plenty left over for treats.I learnt all this the hard way. Growing up, money was the root cause of countless problems for my family and I absorbed so many toxic ideas that that when I became an adult, I started modelling unhealthy financial behaviours myself, living paycheck to paycheck with little regard for saving.It was only during the December 2021 lockdown that I came across the phenomenon of 'cash-stuffing' on TikTok, where you withdraw your spending money weekly or monthly and divvy it up into sections of a binder. With nothing to lose, and knowing I needed to change my habits, I ordered my binder and started portioning out my notes. And less than a year later, more than 160,000 of you are on this journey with me! I want to help each and every one of you to get on top of your spending and feel more confident with money.In this book I will: 1) share my personal journey with you, to show how important the way we talk about and behave with money is 2) explore how to put together a budget that is realistic for you and your family and 3) break down the cash-stuffing method in detail to arm you with all the tools you need to get started.So what are you waiting for? Dive in and open up that binder, because it's time to BUDGET HAPPY.
Budgeting for Beginners (Pocket Guides)
by Peter J. Sander Jonathan SanderMake the most of your money with this simple step-by-step guide to creating a budget!Does opening your credit card bill make you anxious? Do you always run out of money before your next paycheck? Do you want help establishing and sticking to a budget? Budgeting for Beginners will help you build the confidence you need to take on short-term and long-term financial problems and goals.This revised pocket guide includes how to:Save and invest money.Set up a budget you can stick to.Pay off your credit cards in a timely manner.Avoid habitual budgeting mistakes.Along the way, you&’ll complete a 12-step program for creating a reasonable budget you won&’t want to break. This will help start you on the road to financial freedom and control!
Budismo: Una guía practica para principiantes.
by Lama SchneiderEl budismo en occidente es una filosofía de vida que trae mucho bien a quien le practique . Aunque en oriente es religión; las sanas medidas propuestas por esta milenaria disciplina ayudan a mejorar la calidad de vida . Éxitos.
Budismo: Budista Zen Para Crear Una Mente Sana, Transformar Tu Vida
by Abaha BlockerUna excelente y completa introducción al budismo antiguo. Abarca tanto la teoría como la práctica. Este libro es útil para todos - desde el principiante hasta el maestro - los que quieran aprender o enseñar el budismo antiguo. La meditación se utiliza para tener experiencias de primera mano a través de estados alterados de consciencia. Ya que algunos profesionales se sienten más comprometidos con el budismo, abandonaron el uso de experiencias psicodélicas a favor de una disciplina mental más estricta, pero otros siguieron con el experimento, logrando una fascinante alquimia llamada budismo psicodélico. ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado cuál es el significado de la vida, se ha sentido perdido y confundido o simplemente deprimido y cínico por lo loco que se ha vuelto el mundo? ¿O tal vez quiera saber como sentir siempre paz en su corazón, para vivir una vida altamente enfocada que pueda crear una felicidad abundante?
Budismo: Estrategias Probadas Y Pasos Para Tu Mente De Por Vida
by Chaya SullivanTan solo la idea de que las enseñanzas pueden ser dominadas generará controversia en los círculos budistas. Aún así, Ingram insiste en que la iluminación es una meta alcanzable, una vez que nuestras elaboradas nociones de esta son desechadas, y que hayamos aprendido a usar la meditación como método para examinar la realidad y no como una oportunidad para regodearnos en una cacofonía mental narcisista. Ingram expone claramente la diferencia entre la meditación basada en la concentración y la meditación introspectiva (vipassana); y da ejemplos de las prácticas. Lo cierto es que todo el mundo enfrenta problemas como estrés, ansiedad, y tristeza a través de la vida. Cuando hacemos planes y no funcionan a nuestro favor, tendemos a frustrarnos o deprimirnos. Desafortunadamente, algunos nos sentimos perdidos incluso cuando nuestros planos sí funcionan. El enriquecimiento material no ha podido brindarnos felicidad duradera. Así que, ¿qué podemos hacer para enfrentar exitosamente este conflicto interno? Esto es exactamente lo que Buda preguntó hace años, y sus descubrimientos han sido transmitidos por generaciones en forma del budismo ¿Qué esperas? ¡No esperes más! ¡Haz clic en el botón de comprar ahora para comenzar el viaje hacia la vida de tus sueños!
Budismo: Incorporar o Budismo na sua vida
by Lama SchneiderEste livro lhe irá apresentar o que é a meditação (e o que não é) e lhe mostrar como é fácil infiltrar um pouco na sua vida! Preso na fila da mercearia? Porque não pegar naquele “espaço vazio” e o usar para um exercício de atenção plena. Se se sente stressado, ansioso, deprimido ou desconcentrado, então a meditação lhe pode ajudar a aproveitar a natureza mutável do cérebro de forma a aumentar a paz a qualidade de vida. Uma investigação prática-focado na atenção plena e meditação que está provado libertar o stress a ansiedade, dor, melhora a sua consciência, e o/a ajudar a ter uma vida mais pacífica em 8 semanas ou menos. A maioria das pessoas procura incessantemente descobrir as causas do seu sofrimento como as soluções para se livrarem de tais coisas. Algumas pessoas podem se perguntar constantemente porque elas não se estão a sentir melhores, não importando o quão elas tentem se livrar da sua miséria. Adquira a sua cópia hoje clicando no botão no topo desta página!
Budismo: O Melhor Guia Para Ensinamentos Budistas, Meditação
by Dzongsar EigerEste livro contém uma visão geral básica do budismo, incluindo a vida de Buda e os vários tipos de budismo que se desenvolveram. Ele analisa todos os conceitos-chave e os ensinamentos, métodos e ideias mais importantes de uma maneira que é fácil de entender. Cheio de uma riqueza de bom senso e sabedoria de outro mundo, o caminho para a iluminação é considerado. Este livro vai ajudá-lo a entender melhor o que é o budismo, como ele pode beneficiá-lo e como você pode aplicá-lo em sua vida diária. O Budismo fornece informações profundas relacionadas aos prazeres mundanos, seus desejos e tudo o que impede você de adquirir paz e felicidade interiores. Além disso, também o orienta sobre como você pode combater todas as suas obstruções, tanto internas quanto externas, para obter completa paz de espírito. Este livro é uma leitura obrigatória para quem quer estudar Budismo. Abrange todos os aspectos do budismo e define o que é de tal maneira que todos possam entendê-lo. Apesar de o budismo ser uma das religiões mais antigas do mundo, há muitas pessoas que ainda não o entendem. De fato, eles interpretam mal os ensinamentos porque sabem apenas o que veem na televisão e no cinema. Se você estiver pronto para agir e mudar sua vida para melhor, este livro definitivamente o guiará na direção certa!
Budismo: Um Guia Para Os Ensinamentos Budistas Para A Atenção Plena, Meditação
by Kellie WallaceNeste livro, Diane explica como o sofrimento faz parte da vida cotidiana e é inevitável. Podemos, contudo, perceber a causa disso, mudar as nossas ações e reações e, eventualmente, acabar com isso e alcançar a iluminação através do caminho óctuplo. Isto é conhecido como Nirvana e uma vez alcançado, o sofrimento nunca pode retornar. Então faça o download da sua cópia agora e comece a aprender sobre a 4ª maior religião do mundo, com mais de um milhão de pessoas, que estão fazendo dela o seu modo de vida! Ao ler este livro, você aprenderá como a incorporação do budismo melhorará e o/a ajudará a realizar a sua vida. O budismo fornece informações profundas relacionadas aos prazeres mundanos, os seus desejos e tudo o que impede você de adquirir a paz e felicidade interiores. Além disso, também o guia sobre como você pode lutar contra todas as suas obstruções, tanto internas quanto externas, para obter completa paz de espírito. O budismo é uma filosofia, alguns se referem a ele como uma religião, ou uma fé, que compreende inúmeras crenças, práticas espirituais e tradições baseadas principalmente nos ensinamentos de Gautama Buda. Vamos nos aprofundar nisso e descobrir mais sobre o budismo. Não espere mais tempo para descobrir a sua chave para uma vida nova e melhor.
Budismo: una guía completa para comprender y vivir un budista para practicar
by Zeus BouclyEl camino del Buddha no es para todos. Requiere disciplina, paciencia, trabajo duro y mucha meditación. La iluminación parece una tarea imposible viviendo en nuestro mundo moderno con nuestras vidas apresuradas y bulliciosas, pero eso no es más que una lógica mental que puedes romper. El Buddhismo es y ha sido considerado largamente por muchos occidentales como un tipo de idolatría o misticismo, pero no lo es. Con este libro tendrás una introducción paso a paso sobre los principios fundamentales de esta religión. Tan sólo cuando realices, por ti mismo, que no hay nada que hagas que esté libre de impureza y sufrimiento y que hay una salida a todo eso, puede que te motives lo suficiente como para obtener esa libertad, y la meditación es el camino para neutralizar el origen de todo el problema; la concepción equivocada del yo y lo demás.
¡Buen día, buenas noches!
by Lin-Manuel MirandaDel creador y protagonista de Hamilton, y con hermosas ilustraciones de Jonny Sun, nos llega un libro de afirmaciones para inspirar a sus lectores al comienzo y final de cada día. ¡Buenos días! ¡Buenos días! ¡Hoy nos vamos a equivocar! ¡En el lío de nuestras vidas, encontremos lo que vale la pena salvar! Antes de conmover al mundo entero con Hamilton y de ser catapultado a la fama internacional, Lin-Manuel Miranda inspiraba a sus seguidores de Twitter con palabras de ánimo al comienzo y final de cada día. El autor escribió estos originales refranes, aforismos y poemas tanto para él mismo como para los demás. Pero a medida en que su público crecía, estos mensajes fueron tomando vida propia. En este libro, Miranda ha reunido lo mejor de sus saludos diarios en una hermosa colección ilustrada por el aclamado artista (también popular en Twitter) Jonny Sun. Lleno de consuelo y motivación, ¡Buen día, Buenas noches! es esencial para cualquier persona que necesite levantar su ánimo.