Dalai Self

Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an outside viewer, it might be hard to see what they all have in common. In Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhism - the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the Pali traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.

'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' The Art of Happiness is the pioneering book of the happiness and personal development genre and remains the cornerstone of the field of positive psychology and practical self-help. Through conversations, stories, and meditations, the Dalai Lama...

The Dalai Lama’s message of peace and compassion resonates with people of all faiths and none. Yet, for all his worldwide fame, he remains personally elusive. Now, Alexander Norman, acclaimed Oxford-trained scholar of the history of Tibet, delivers the definitive biography - unique, multi-layered and at times even shocking. The Dalai Lama illuminates an astonishing odyssey from isolated Tibetan village to worldwide standing as spiritual and political leader of one of the world’s most profound and complex cultural traditions.

Des réflexions sur la nature et la signification du mysticisme, comment il permet d’enrichir l’existence et d’entraîner un changement personnel et social. Par leur force et leur pertinence, les paroles du dalaï-lama nous aident à mieux vivre. Offrant sa propre définition du mysticisme, le prix Nobel de la paix nous montre ici comment cette expérience peut métamorphoser notre vie, et comment nous pouvons progresser sur la Voie de l’éveil.

Embrace empathy as your superpower for transformative personal healing, deeper relationships, and more potent work in the world. Empathy is no weakness―it holds transformative power to heal ourselves, strengthen our relationships, and amplify our purpose. Dr. Judith Orloff, known for landmark...

Over the course of twenty-five centuries, Buddhism spread from its place of origin in northern India to become a global tradition of remarkable breadth, depth, and richness. Donald S. Lopez Jr. draws on the latest scholarship to construct a detailed and innovative history of Buddhism—not just as a chronology through the centuries or as geographic movement, but as a dense matrix of interconnections.

"In Standing at the Edge, Joan Halifax weaves together scientific research and her own powerful personal experiences as a social activist and humanitarian to show how we can transform our biggest challenges with compassion and wisdom. Standing at the Edge is essential reading for our time." —...

Brought to you by Penguin. Learn how to survive life's hardships and enjoy its pleasures with the modern stoic mindset. In this enlightening book, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers a thoughtful and modern reinterpretation of Epictetus' 53 lessons for living a good life. Drawing on the ancient...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Art of Stopping Time by Pedram Shojai, read by John Sackville. The Art of Stopping Time guides the reader through 100 practices to help busy people practice mindfulness and a slowing of time wherever they might be: in the shower, sitting in traffic...

Un chaton famélique est arraché des bidonvilles pour être transporté vers un somptueux sanctuaire par nul autre que le dalaï-lama. Ses yeux bleus, saisissants, découvriront bientôt tout de la vie du grand maître bouddhiste : une sagesse éternelle qui ne se révèle que dans les moments de grande tranquillité entre l'homme et l'animal.

In recent years, there has been an overwhelming interest in the science of happiness and positive psychology, and many books on the subject. There is a good reason for this: It is a core, universal human drive. And while happiness has opened the door for many to move forward, there is a burgeoning curiosity about the full range of human emotions, all of which factor into the human experience. What do we do when life does not go as planned?

"400 Quotes to See the World Differently" gives you the opportunity to step inside the heads of some of the world’s most exceptional minds and see things from their points of view. With quotes from saints, philosophers, artists, inventors, and even martial arts experts, it’s sure to promote some interesting conversations. A superb book for dipping in and out of, it makes a great gift for those with inquiring souls. Mother Teresa (1910 – 1997) was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, who was canonised for her missionary work.

Les auteurs de ce livre, Sa Sainteté le Dalaï-Lama et Desmond Tutu se sont retrouvés à Dharamsala pour partager ce que deux amis, venus de deux mondes très différents, ont appris au cours de leur longue existence. « Nous aimerions que ce livre soit une invitation à la joie », disent-ils. Grands maîtres spirituels contemporains, ce sont aussi deux personnes dont la joie est contagieuse, et ce malgré de nombreuses épreuves personnelles.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK. Adevărata fericire ţine de lumea interioară, nu de circumstanţele exterioare! Sanctitatea sa Dalai Lama demonstrează că spiritualitatea...

The Search for the Balanced Life poses the questions, What is a balanced life? And is it really possible to live it today? Starring the cast of The Secret (over five million copies sold) and the Dalai Lama, we see all points of view and how they relate to us.

"Be Angry!" - Sei wütend! - steht für die Empörung, die in Zeiten großer sozialer Ungerechtigkeit und politischer Unsicherheit für die menschliche Gesellschaft überlebensnotwendig ist. Empörung schafft Aufmerksamkeit. Aus Wut entsteht Kraft. Starke Gefühle stecken voller Energie und Leidenschaft, wie sie jeder von uns kennt. Wie man diese Kräfte für eine positive Veränderung in unserer Gesellschaft einsetzen kann, ist die Botschaft dieses Hörbuches. Ein Hörbuch von berührender Klugheit, mit Beispielen für die positive Kraft der Wut, die dem Dalai Lama in der ganzen Welt begegnet sind.

Scrisă cu biografa sa, Sofia Stril-Rever, cartea lui Dalai Lama este un manifest al compasiunii și un testament diplomatic și spiritual pe care liderul tibetan îl lasă generațiilor viitorului. Cei născuți la începutul mileniului al treilea ajung acum la maturitate într-o lume asupra căreia planează amenințări grave: colapsul resurselor naturale, încălzirea globală, ascensiunea curentelor naționaliste și terorismul.