This book aims to teach about the rewards and problems of spiritual practice, including meditation, the process of inner transformation and the integration of spiritual practice into the Western way of life. It deals with issues ranging from compassion and addiction to relationships and sexuality.
A leading spiritual teacher offers this illuminating guide to Buddhism's transformational psychology. Filled with stories from Kornfield's Buddhist psychotherapy practice, it also includes a moving account of his own recovery from a violence-filled childhood.
Kornfield, a psychologist and Buddhist monk, offers this inspirational reminder for those on the path to Enlightenment. AFTER THE ECSTASY, THE LAUNDRY speaks to the importance of the daily, the simple, the quotidian in the search for higher consciousness, reminding us that what we're after is all around us.
Blending together Eastern and Western culture, this book reveals the mysterious parallel sayings of Jesus and Buddha and the similarities of their teachings.
"The Dhammapada" is the most revered sacred text in the Buddhist world. Often attributed to the Buddha himself, these inspirational verses convey the fundamental Buddhist teachings. For more than two thousand years, Buddhists of all traditions have relied on it as a source of wisdom and guidance. Aside from its role in Buddhism, the "Dhammapada" ...
Allione brings an 11th-century Tibetan woman's practice to the West for the first time with this accessible and effective approach for dealing with negative emotions, fears, illness, and self-defeating patterns.
This is a blend of pragmatic instruction, psychological insight, and perennial wisdom. The author presents the central teachings of Buddhism and the practice of insight meditation, with exercises to help readers deepen their understanding of the subjects.
From the bestselling author of "Buddha's Little Instruction Book" comes the perfect companion for healing troubled times, with guided meditations, striking quotations, and memorable true stories. Two-color throughout.
Now available for the first time on CD, this bestseller features easy-to-try meditations for anyone who ever thought about meditation but didn't know how to get started. Includes a never-before-released program, "Why Meditate, " sharing insights from one of America's most trusted teachers. 2 CDs.
For readers who have thought about trying meditation but weren't sure how to get started, "Meditation for Beginners" presents a complete introduction to "Insight" meditation with bestselling author and trusted teacher Kornfield.
Moments of peace and stillness give us a glimpse of how extraordinary our lives could be. Yet this sense of meaning and wonder is so easy to lose sight of in the hectic pace of modern living. In "The Buddhist Path to Simplicity", Christina Feldman, a Buddhist teacher, shows you how to find harmony and balance by applying ancient Buddhist wisdom to ...
Shamans and elders of every tradition have retold their wisdom through storytelling and this book is a collection of teaching stories from Christian, Buddhist, Hindi, Sufi, Zen, Chassid, Native American, African and other sources.
"Better than sex!" That's how Ajahn Brahm describes meditation, and his enthusiasm is contagious. A self-described meditation junkie, Brahm, the author of the popular "Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?, " shares his recipe for bliss in this practical, energizing new book. "The Meditator's Handbook" is a complete, stem-to-stern guide to the ...
A celebrated teacher leads listeners through six essential meditations, giving listeners a concise training of the heart and mind to enjoy the fruits of this centuries-old art. Unabridged. 2 CDs.
"Nature deficit disorder" has become an increasingly challenging problem in our hyper modern world. In "Awake in the Wild," Mark Coleman shows seekers how to remedy this widespread malady by reconnecting with nature through Buddhism. Each short (two to three pages) chapter includes a concrete nature meditation relating to such topics as Attuning ...
This stands out from other recent books on meditation for its refreshingly irreverent and playful attitude. It upends tradition by approaching the subject from the bottom up, from the iconoclastic perspective of a veteran student, rather than the top-down standpoint of a teacher. Author Patrick Ophuls has drawn on his many years of experience as a ...
Jack Kornfield shares the key principles of Buddhism's cherished "vipassana" (insight) tradition and puts them into direct service, with the unique needs of the contemporary seeker in mind. Kornfield summons his experience as a monk, psychotherapist, and meditation teacher to craft an elegant approach to integrating modern life into a full ...
Skillfully weaving together basic spiritual teachings, real-life examples, social context, and exercises, Donald Rothberg provides a clear, thorough, and compelling guide for those interested in connecting inner and outer transformation.
In this 8-hour session, a leading proponent of insight meditation presents a course designed to increase one's awareness in daily life. Jack Kornfield co-founded the Insight Meditation Center in Massachusetts.
Renowned for the beauty and simplicity of his teachings, Chah was Thailand's best-known meditation teacher. This collection brings together for the first time Chah's most powerful teachings, including those on meditation, liberation from suffering, calming the mind, enlightenment, and the 'living dhamma'.
"The Dhammapada" is the most revered sacred text in the Buddhist world. Attributed to the Buddha himself, the inspirational verses that comprise it convey the fundamental Buddhist teachings with great power and simplicity, and with an appeal that extends far beyond Buddhism. As a scholar, meditator, and Dharma teacher, Gil Fronsdal offers a depth ...
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