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A great primer on the history of Japanese art as it evolved under the Buddhist (and later Zen) movements embedding in Japan's culture. Written by the first great populariser of Chinese and Japanese cultural artefacts, including translating a great number of Chinese poems and literary works.

원제 스님이 엄격한 자기 절제와 치열한 선원 생활, 질문의 끝에서 찾은 답!2006년 출가하여 2011년부터 틈틈이 블로그와 페이스북에 수행기를 올리며 신선한 반향과 공감을 일으켜 온 선방 수좌 원제 스님의 글 모음 『질문이...

¡Así que tú te dedicas a la filosofía! Con esta afirmación comienza este itinerario filosófico personal que Miquel Seguró convierte en una original invitación a la filosofía. A partir de siete tópicos contrafilosóficos...

En la actualidad sobreviven del yoga, sobre todo, los ejercicios físicos que ayudan a lograr un estado vital más relajado y equilibrado. No obstante, como explica Osho, las posturas no vinieron primero, sino que los practicantes se dieron cuenta de que al alcanzar un estado...

«Apriamo gli occhi al suono della sveglia, ascoltiamo musica in macchina o sui mezzi pubblici, mentre dal taschino o dalla borsa esce spesso il suono del cellulare. In città risuonano i clacson delle automobili, le sirene della polizia, in casa lo stereo e il televisore. Siamo circondati da un turbinio di rumori.

There is one point that contemporary psychology and centuries old Eastern Buddhist and Taoist teachings agree on: if you wish to experience less suffering, you must change the way you see yourself. But what if the change that is needed is to let go of our selves entirely? What does this mean for those of us living in an increasingly self-obsessed and individualistic society? In this compassionate and galvanizing book, Dr. Tom Davies gently invites you to consider the basic elements that define who you are.

Explore core Buddhist teachings, as well as practice through reflections and meditations, in this concise and inviting introduction. Ideal for anyone who is Buddhism-curious, The Buddha in You offers an accessible introduction to the key teachings of Buddhism. But Buddhism is so much more than...

Meditar se ha puesto de moda, pero ha cobrado tantas formas, que vale la pena rectificar un poco y preguntarnos desde la perspectiva budista: ¿qué y cómo es meditar?...

Buddhism has been applied to everything from parenting to golf, but until now no one has offered Buddhist principles as a healing path through divorce. In Storms Can't Hurt the Sky, Gabriel Cohen bravely delves into his personal experience-along with insights from Buddhist masters, parables...

A Buddhist life is lived with peace, joy and contentment: each day can be a step along the path to true enlightenment. To live by these values every day takes patience, skill and knowledge, but it is hugely rewarding. This book can show you how to begin to do so – in just 20 minutes...

¿Cómo podemos ser más conscientes cuando el mundo está j*dido? Cómo mantenerse humano en un mundo j*dido es la respuesta fresca y atractiva a esta importante pregunta. Si has intentado la atención plena y has fallado, le entendemos. Probablemente le dijeron que se sentara en una almohada...

Are you trying to connect with your ancestors? Are you looking for a good introductory guide to the Yoruba religion, its main feminine divinities and the main 7 Orishas? Explore now one of the oldest religions in the Africa culture: Learn the spiritual traditions of the 7 Orishas its spells and the way to have them by your side.

Many of us, even on our happiest days, struggle to quiet the constant buzz of anxiety in the background of our minds. All kinds of worries—worries about losing people and things, worries about how we seem to others—keep us from peace of mind. Distracted or misled by our preoccupations, misconceptions, and, most of all, our obsession with ourselves, we don't see the world clearly—we don't see the world as it really is.

This essential guide to socially engaged Tantric Buddhism reveals how modern practitioners can use the wisdom of the Vajrayana to confront systems of power and abuse. Today, a new generation of Buddhists searches for ways to adopt Vajrayana while staying true to its historical legacy. Modern...

إن للحياة فن يجب أن نتعلمه كما نتعلم الموسيقى والنحت. لذلك نقدم لك كتاب "فن الحياة" للمفكر والكاتب الفرنسي فريدريك لونوار استمع إليه الآن على تطبيق كتاب...

عملاقان روحيّان خمسة أيام سؤال أزلي واحد الحائزان على جائزة نوبل للسلام, قداسة الدالاي لاما ورئيس الأساقفة ديزموند توتو. كلاهما نجا مما يزيد عن خمسين عاماً من...

Diligence is the essential quality to inspire joy and openheartedness for Buddhist practice and daily life. In this commentary focused on the Diligence Chapter from Shantideva’s eighth-century classic The Way of the Bodhisattva, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche illuminates how diligence is the inner vigor that sparks enthusiasm despite difficulty, the dynamic armor that protects against laziness, and the inner strength that aims to meet the world with joy and openheartedness.

In nur drei Minuten am Tag eine Menge über Mediation lernen – und über sich selbst! Mit kurzen Übungen und wenig zeitlichem Aufwand zeigt Dr. Richard Dixey einen Weg zu geistiger Klarheit, Stressabbau, schärferem Denken, verbesserter Konzentration und gesteigerter Kreativität. Weg vom langen Sitzen auf Meditationskissen und aufwendigen Techniken hin zu einer unkomplizierten alltagstauglichen Anwendung und einem Mehr der eigenen Wahrnehmung. Mit Erfolgsgarantie!

Navigating Grief and Loss is a book for anyone who's experienced the pain of mourning, who's struggled to find a job, who is devastated by a bad breakup—yearning to rest, feel understood, and believe in themselves and the future. It's a guidebook filled with relatable stories and practical meditations to help navigate the profound experience of death and loss, be it an elderly parent succumbing to a lingering illness, the shock following a tragic accident, a divorce after years of conflict, or the euthanasia of a beloved pet.

Happy Relationships is designed for all of us who are sometimes challenged by our husbands, wives, kids, parents, and best friends. It’s for those in happy marriages and close-knit families who want to feel closer and more connected to the most important people in their lives. Happy Relationships is a relatable and useful guide with practical applications to help us stay attuned and cultivate understanding with our dearest people.