Showing titles in Philosophy & Practice

Thirty years ago, "mindfulness" was a Buddhist principle mostly obscure to the west. Today, it is a popular cure-all for Americans' daily problems. A massive and lucrative industry promotes mindfulness in every aspect of life, however mundane or unlikely: Americans of various faiths (or none at all) practice mindful eating, mindful sex, mindful parenting, mindfulness in the office, mindful sports, mindfulness-based stress relief and addiction recovery, and hire mindful divorce lawyers.

Quel est le sens de la vie ? De quoi avons-nous besoin pour être heureux ? Pourquoi est-il si difficile d'entretenir de bonnes relations ? L'auteure Lori Deschene aborde ces questions, et beaucoup d'autres, en nous racontant de quelle façon elle a elle-même surmonté de nombreuses difficultés, telles que la dépression, la solitude, une faible estime de soi et le sentiment de mener une vie insipide.

Approximately four million Americans claim to be Buddhist. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Americans of various faiths read about Buddhism, are interested in its philosophical tenets, or fashionably view themselves as Buddhists. They’re part of what’s been described as the fastest growing religious movement in America: a large group of people dissatisfied with traditional religious offerings and thirsty for an approach to spirituality grounded in logic and consistent with scientific knowledge.

La filosofía tibetana ama la calma, la pax, un estado perfecto para lograr la correcta reflexión que nos permite interiorizar y nos conduce, a través de cuentos y sencillos relatos (como los incluidos en este libro), a lo más hondo de nuestro ser. La búsqueda de uno mismo jamás de detiene. Las narraciones de esta obra y las reflexiones que las acompañan pueden suponer un simple entretenimiento, pero también un punto de inflexión que nos haga ver el mundo desde perspectivas diferentes.

A memoir of the author's decades-long friendship and spiritual journey with the late singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet Leonard Cohen Leonard Cohen passed away in late 2016, leaving behind many who cared for and admired him, but perhaps few knew him better than longtime friend Eric Lerner...

The Bodhisattva - one who is becoming awake or enlightened - is one of the great inspiring figures in Buddhism. The title can refer to a mythical being with qualities to which we aspire, such as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion; or an ordinary person on the quest for enlightenment...

Experience the Transformative Power of Tibetan Buddhism’s Gradual Path of Enlightenment “Enlightenment is an unfolding process—open to everyone.” teaches Dr. Miles Neale. “However, in a culture that reduces, commodifies, and sensationalizes meditation, our challenge is to restore the...

Despite the widespread popularity of Buddhist practices (like meditation), there is little understanding of the complex philosophy behind Buddhism. The historical Buddha, Gautama, was a real person - a radical - who challenged the religious leaders of his day. Buddha for Beginners introduces the listener to the historical Buddha, to the ideas that made him change his life, and to the fascinating philosophical debates that engaged him and formed the core of Buddhism.

Mahatma Gandhi is a world-famous pacifist figure who managed to lead the Indian independence movement against British rule by employing nonviolent civil disobedience. His ethics and unwavering stance inspired movements for civil rights and freedom all across the world, long after his assassination in 1948. These 100 quotes have been carefully selected to introduce you to his character and his way of thinking, and to inspire you into living a whole, ethical and engaged life.

Este práctico manual, que goza de gran popularidad, nos permite descubrir la paz interior y la claridad mental que se obtienen mediante la práctica de la meditación. Tras una introducción a la meditación –sus beneficios y cómo comenzar y mantener la práctica de la meditación–, el autor expone con claridad las diferentes clases de meditación, enseñándonos a dar sentido a nuestra vida, a liberarnos del sufrimiento y a cultivar las mentes de amor y compasión verdaderos.

Ocho pasos hacia la felicidad es un profundo y práctico comentario de una de las escrituras budistas más apreciadas, Adiestramiento de la mente en ocho estrofas, compuesta por el gran Bodhisatva tibetano Langri Tangpa. En este comentario se presentan con claridad métodos eficaces para transformar todas las dificultades de la vida en experiencias espirituales de gran valor, mejorar nuestras relaciones con los demás y despertar nuestro potencial ilimitado de amor, compasión y sabiduría. Durante siglos, estos métodos han proporcionado paz duradera, inspiración y serenidad a innumerables personas en Oriente....

Do you feel at home right now? Or do you sense a hovering anxiety or uncertainty, an underlying unease that makes you feel just a bit uncomfortable, a bit distracted and disconnected from those around you? In The Road Home, Ethan Nichtern, a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, investigates the journey each of us takes to find where we belong.

Aus dem Vorwort des Verfassers: "Alle großen Kundgebungen des menschlichen Geistes sind nicht nach dem Buchstaben zu verstehen; sie können erst richtig beurteilt werden, wenn wir ihre lebendige Wirkung im Laufe der Geschichte sehen. Wir erfassen den wahren Sinn des Christentums erst, wenn wir es in seiner heutigen lebendigen Gestalt beobachten..."

In the late 1990s, shortly after arriving in the United States, it became clear to Dza Kilung Rinpoche that his Western students were unable to progress in meditation, as well as his students had back in Asia - and he realized that was because the pace of Western life made it difficult for them to relax. The Relaxed Mind contains instructions for the seven-phase meditation practice Dza Kilung Rinpoche developed for Westerners. It's very traditional but adapted to help those of us who live in a culture of distraction.

Wir verbringen sehr viel Zeit unseres Alltags im Sitzen. Doch meist sind wir uns gar nicht bewusst, dass wir sitzen. Wirklich zu sitzen heißt, präsent zu sein, entspannt, mit einem wachen, ruhigen und klaren Geist. "Einfach sitzen" ist eine Einführung in die Meditation für alle, die mehr Achtsamkeit in ihr Leben bringen möchten.

Cent citations de Bouddha pour vous familiariser avec la pensée bouddhiste, inspirer votre vie quotidienne, et vous approcher de l'éveil. Siddharta Gautama était né prince ; dégoûté des illusions matérielles, il parcourut un temps le chemin de l'ascétisme, avant de se rendre compte que la négation du corps n'était qu'une autre des illusions de la conscience. C'est alors qu'il atteint l'éveil, ce qui lui valut son surnom de Bouddha, "l'Eveillé" ; il devait ensuite mettre sa sagesse en enseignements, parvenus jusqu'à nous sous forme d'aphorismes.

The best-selling author of The Healing Power of Mind presents Tibetan Buddhist instructions for transforming negative thoughts and feelings into loving-kindness toward all beings. Tulku Thondup instructs that by bringing to mind images and thoughts of Avalokitesvara, the Buddhist deity of...

Ein bewusster Umgang mit Nahrungsmitteln stärkt die Gesundheit und tut uns gut. Durch inspirierende Anregungen und Kurzmeditationen bringt Thich Nhat Hanh mehr Bewusstheit und Freude in alle Bereiche des Essens: vom Einkaufen über die Zubereitung bis hin zum Genießen. So bleiben Sie gesund und glücklich.

Jeder bewusste Schritt bietet die Möglichkeit, sich am Leben zu freuen, sich selbst zu spüren und sich zu beruhigen. Vor allem bei hartnäckigen Sorgen ist die Geh-Meditation ein geeignetes Mittel, um die innere Ruhe wieder herzustellen. Mit diesem Hörbuch gehen Sie in Würde und fühlen sich erfrischt und frei.

In this masterwork of an authentic spirit person (Thomas Berry), Buddhist teacher and anthropologist Joan Halifax Roshi delves into the fruitful darkness - the shadow side of being, found in the root truths of Native religions, the fecundity of nature, and the stillness of meditation. In this highly personal and insightful odyssey of the heart and mind, she encounters Tibetan Buddhist meditators, Mexican shamans, and Native American elders, among others.