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"Our engagement with digital technology connects us to people but can also cause anxiety, distraction, imbalance, and suffering. This book offers a unique Buddhist approach to develop a clear understanding of our inner lives and the world of digital communication to lessen our suffering and deepen our happiness. Dza Kilung Rinpoche, a respected contemporary Tibetan Buddhist teacher, skillfully addresses these widespread issues in modern life geared toward his Western students and readers. He offers straightforward Buddhist strategies and tools to clear away the distractive clutter that prevents us from advancing in our careers and relationships. The book also explores deeper issues like the nature of wisdom, question of karma, and importance of lovingkindess and compassion. The practices and meditations in this book will appeal to anyone who enjoys mindfulness apps like Ten Happier, Insight Timer, and Headspace. By calming our minds, we can clearly see the sources of our inner and outer problems and begin to work on them for the benefit of ourselves, others, and the earth"--

"Grant's particular take here is that recognizing the Fourth Way as an esoteric teaching has critical implications for the practice. Esotericism goes to the heart of the teaching itself. Gurdjieff warned against taking anything literally or on faith, and advised accepting only experience that could be lived oneself. He also said that one has to find out "how to know" and that understanding knowledge of being depends on the "level of being." The aim of the Fourth Way is toward a change of being - from the level of man number one, two, and three to that of man number four. This is, above all, a practical matter. The chapters outline Gurdjieff's early life and view of ancient history, followed by the itinerant course of his teaching from Russia in 1915 to his death in Paris in 1949. The discussion then focuses on his esoteric mission-to bring the Fourth Way to the West-and its three major stages: (i) introducing the system of ideas to and through Ouspensky; (ii) writing his own theory of the teaching, principally in Beelzebub's Tales; and (iii) passing on the practical teaching toward consciousness to and through Jeanne de Salzmann. The last five chapters will deal with Gurdjieff's relationship with his closest pupils, his system of ideas, his hidden doctrine in Beelzebub's Tales, and the practical knowledge revealed by Mme. de Salzmann"--

Guides the reader in developing the openness and compassion that are at the heart of the spiritual practice of insight meditation. With specific exercises which accompany discussions and practices.

An intimate mystery encompasses you and tugs upon your heart—what does it mean to follow that tug across the arc of a spiritual life?Reflecting out of more than fifty years of practice in Zen Buddhism, Unitarian Universalism, and other contemplative traditions, James Ishmael Ford invites us into a journey through life's mysteries and the stages of spiritual development.Lightly structured by the archetypal Buddhist oxherding images, Ford’s exploration is rooted in the Zen way while being deeply enriched by various strains of world mysticism. The book, sprinkled with insights and quotes from Buddhist, Daoist, and Christian traditions, serves as a map and a companion to spiritual seekers or pilgrims—whether within one religious tradition or cobbling together a way of one’s own. “Here is the most natural of all natural experiences,” writes Ford. “In the midst of our suffering, our longing, our desperation, we capture a glimpse. Something touches us. And with that, if we are lucky and really notice some movement of some spirit within us, we turn our attention to the intimate way.”

Discover the path to your authentic self and embrace your true identity with these insightful teachings from celebrated author and spiritual luminary Alan Watts. In this collection, Watts displays the intelligence, playfulness of thought, and simplicity of language that has made him so perennially popular as an interpreter of Eastern thought for Westerners. He draws on a variety of religious traditions and covers topics such as the challenge of seeing one’s life “just as it is,” the Taoist approach to harmonious living, the limits of language in the face of ineffable spiritual truth, and the psychological symbolism of Christian thought. Throughout, he shows how our true self is never to be found anywhere other than this very life and this very moment.

"Enlightenment isn't a lofty and unrelatable goal; it's something that is available to us all the time, in the midst of the challenging, exuberant, and mundane occurrences and activities of our everyday lives. Beloved mindfulness teacher -- and longtime Buddhist practitioner -- Susan Kaiser Greenland explores time-tested universal themes to help us tap into a sense of well-being that is with us regardless of our circumstances. These themes-including Change, Humility, Interdependence, Concentration, Joy, Kindness, and Discernment, among many others-emphasize attitudes and perspectives that help us shift our view and lead to emotional and psychological freedom. Greenland draws from science, psychology, Buddhism, wisdom traditions, and personal stories to give us a view of "everyday enlightenment" -- moments when we can shift from a narrow survival-driven mindset to one that is both grounded and as vast as the sky. When we cultivate this expansive worldview from the inside out, we become more resilient. To help us do this, she offers contemplations, mindfulness practices, and slogans to help work with our mind to build openness, freedom, joy, and connection"--

Zen teacher Halifax emphasizes that the process of dying is a rite of passage, and can be viewed as natural and not something to be denied. Here she offers stories as well as guided exercises and contemplations to help readers meditate on death without fear.

"Nourishing the Roots draws from traditional Buddhist teachings on the bardo, a Tibetan word most often associated with the period between death and rebirth. The author likens the bardo to abrupt episodes in our lives when things seem to turn upside down. These "in between" turning points can force us to let go of our assumptions about the future and allow something new to be reborn. They're a time of not-knowing, when our fearful mind scrambles to make sense of our experience. Susan Gillis Chapman guides the reader through this groundlessness by offering contemplative practices to meet fear with love. She shows how it's possible for our personal bardo crises to restore the bridges that connect us and increase our sense of shared humanity during difficult times. Readers will learn how their experiences that are marked by fear and anxiety can actually be opportunities for personal transformation"--

"The Blue Cliff Record, a twelfth-century collection of Ch'an (Zen) koans, is a treasure of world religious literature. Like any such text, it operates at several levels: it is a remarkable example of classical Chinese literature and poetry; it is a philosophical text of profound power; and it is an active practice guide in use by Ch'an and Zen Buddhists all over the world. In this innovative rendering, renowned translator David Hinton pares the Chinese original down to its earliest and most essential version-the sangha-cases (koans) and brief poetic responses (or gathas, meaning a Buddhist "sutra-poem") compiled by the great master Snow-Chute Mountain (Hsèueh Tou, 980-1052). In doing so, he brings the reader closer to the Taoist cosmological framework that lays at the foundation of the entire Ch'an tradition-revealing a whole new understanding of this seminal text. In these one hundred classic koans, beginners will discover a strange, funny, and provocative world of quixotic exchanges and penetrating insights, and longtime koan practitioners will find themselves challenged anew by Hinton's masterful translations"--

"We all get caught up or stuck in patterns that can be unhelpful and create more suffering for ourselves and others. In yoga philosophy, these patterns are known as the five kleshas-and we're encouraged to work through them in our practice to benefit ourselves and the world. Illuminating our true nature is a wise, practical guide to help us develop a deeper understanding of the kleshas and how they hijack us emotionally. Michelle Johnson also offers us the good news: you can find freedom with an action plan to work through them one-by-one using the tools of asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra, journaling prompts, and meditation"--

"Translated here for the first time, a collection of heartfelt and intimate advice for Buddhist practice from the modern female Buddhist teacher Sera Khandro Dewe Dorje (1892-1940), revealing her firsthand experiences as a mother, wife, consort, and spiritual teacher of the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism"--

"In twenty short, gem-like chapters, Buddhist teacher Tracy Cochran encourages us to see presence as a living force-and to recognize and explore how that shows up in our lives. She offers riveting and relatable stories from her life-a spiritually transformative wine-making trip in France, a near-death experience while being mugged, managing her feisty child while on a retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, among many others-and Buddhist teachings to encourage us to see the power of presence to illuminate and transform our past, present, and future. Cochran's observations and reminiscences are wise and pithy, and she gives us plenty of encouragement to explore and reframe our own experiences"--

"Many of us are seeking personal transformation or a deeper meaning in our lives. We turn to religion, science, our therapist, or perhaps the latest pop-culture wisdom. According to Ken Wilber, our search for growth is often incomplete. Wilber integrates the wisdom of spirituality, psychology, shadow work, science, and integral theory to offer us a path to a radical and complete Wholeness of Waking Up, Growing Up, Opening Up, Cleaning Up, and Showing Up. He includes practices in each category to lead us to direct experiences that we can integrate into our lives. In this way, we truly understand Wholeness and can make room for everything life brings our way. No other path of growth includes these five categories-each of which is a unique path to wholeness. By combining them and integrating them, one comes to a realization of what Wilber calls Big Wholeness-a completeness in which everything in our experience comes together to pull us into this deep meaning, where we feel in touch not only with all of the important aspects of ourself but also with everything in our world"--

"Author's Note This book came as a result of my kids asking me: "What ARE vibes Mum?". I searched for a book that would help explain the concept - but I couldn't find one anywhere. So, I decided to write one myself. I do believe that the energy we send out into the world is the energy we get back. This is a simple idea but it can really have a big impact on your life - I think it's an important message to share"--

"The Treasury of Precious Instructions by Jamgèon Kongtrul Lodrèo Taye, one of Tibet's greatest Buddhist masters, is a shining jewel of Tibetan literature, presenting essential teachings from the entire spectrum of practice lineages that existed in Tibet. Volumes in this series may be engaged as practice manuals while also preserving ancient teachings significant to the literature and history of world religions. This compendium of Kadam teachings and practice materials represents the scriptural basis for the tradition of the Dalai Lamas, the reincarnation lineage that led Tibet for centuries and now leads in exile. The Kadam tradition is revered by all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, but is particularly held by the Geluk tradition. The tradition is based on the teachings of the Indian master Atiâsa who traveled to Tibet in the early eleventh century. This volume contains five texts attributed to Atiâsa, and commentaries on those texts by Tsongkhapa, Tåaranåatha, and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and Jamgon Kongtrul. These teachings cover the genres of Mind Training (Lojong), the stages of the path, and the cultivation of the conduct of a bodhisattva, including taking the bodhisattva vow"--

"It may seem like the world is going to hell in a hand basket right now. Whether it's big stuff like politics and the climate crisis, or just the daily spin of paying your bills and managing burnout and anxiety, we can all admit that modern life is full of hardships that are increasingly difficult to navigate. These 6 guiding principles, inspired from the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and mindfulness practice, are instrumental to staying anchored and steady amid the chaos. Devon and Nico Hase remind us to: Meditate Don't Be a Jerk Give a Little Say What's True Make Sex Good Stay Clear"--

"Gesar of Ling is widely known as the hero of Tibet's national oral epic, considered the longest epic in the world. But he is also the focus of Buddhist practices in which his enlightened form known as King Gesar the Jewel becomes one of the numerous spiritual methods offered by Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism to progress towards buddhahood. This work contains the complete selection of practice texts compiled by the early modern Tibetan polymath Ju Mipham and included in his Collected Works"--

"Tangen Roshi saw a Buddha in everyone and everything. He treated those he encountered in this way without differentiating between big and small, important and not important, enlightened and deluded. Yet at the same time, Tangen Roshi would tirelessly guide his students to what he himself realized, demanding of them to give their all to their practice, just as he did. No matter if someone stayed in Bukkoku-ji for 30 years or just for one day, everybody was struck by his living example of Bodhisattva life. Since the readers of this book in the West will most likely be Zen or Buddhist practitioners, the talks presented here are mostly excerpts taken from teisho given to students at retreats. As these teisho were intended to be an encouragement for the whole day of practice, it might be that instead of reading this book in a day or two from beginning to end, the best way of engaging with these teachings would be to read one talk at a time, reflect on it, and put it into practice"--

"An accessible, compassionate guide to Buddhist principles and practices that can help support recovery from addictions and addictive behaviors-written by an experienced Zen lay teacher with thirty-five years of sobriety. For anyone struggling with addiction, Buddhism offers powerful, grounding wisdom and tools to help support recovery. In The Zen Way of Recovery, Laura Burges shares her experience as a dedicated Zen practitioner who came to terms with her own addiction to alcohol, and found support for her recovery. Through the lens of Buddhist teachings, Burges offers tools and practices, which, together with help of recovery programs, can offer a road to sobriety. Burges is an experienced and compassionate guide-and her message is resonant for people with any type of addictive behavior-and for people who aren't necessarily familiar with Buddhism. Her teachings are drawn from the Buddha's life and teachings (specifically the Eight Awarenesses of the Awakened Being and the Six Paramitas), and the wisdom of Japanese Buddhist priest Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto school of Zen, among others. Burges emphasizes the importance of being in an active recovery program, and the teachings and practices she offers in each chapter--including reflections, journaling prompts, meditations, instructions for setting up and altar and zazen--are both a perfect adjunct and powerful reinforcement"--

"From the leap of joy that a couple takes on their wedding day to a fiftieth wedding anniversary that acknowledges the deep connection that a life together can bring, marriage takes us on a journey that passes through seasons and stages, peaks and valleys. This book honors that journey through twenty poems that celebrate and illuminate some of these major stages and provides not only inspiration for the journey but also solace and wisdom."--Provided by publisher.

This sparkling collection of Dharma teachings by Tenzin Palmo addresses issues of common concern to Buddhist practitioners from all traditions. Personable, witty, and insightful, this book recounts the experiential spirituality of the famed Western Buddhist nun.

"In this landmark anthology of some two dozen translations, celebrated translator David Hinton shows how Ch'an (Japanese: Zen)-too long considered a perplexing but mainstream school of Chinese Buddhism-was in truth a Buddhist-inflected form of Taoism, China's native system of spiritual philosophy. The texts in The Way of Ch'an build from seminal Taoism through the "Dark-Enigma Learning" literature and on to the most important pieces from all stages of the classical Ch'an tradition. Through this steadily deepening and transformative reading experience, readers will see the profound and intricate connections between native Chinese philosophy, Taoism, and Ch'an. Contemporary Zen students and practitioners will never see their tradition in the same way again"--

"Alleviate TMJ pain with a powerful, integrative mind-body program that draws on yoga, mindfulness, and craniosacral bodywork, and includes 75 instructional movements and audio downloads. In The TMJ Handbook, Cator Shachoy explains the anatomy and physiology of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)- what we commonly refer to as "TMJ." She unpacks the physical, emotional, and energetic reasons why this pain can occur and become so debilitating-incuding injury, stress and tension, emotional trauma, grief and rage, hormonal imbalances, among other causes. She then offers a unique and effective approach to reducing TMJ pain that combines yoga, massage, meditation, and craniosacral therapy. The TMJ Handbook delves into: A definition and explanation of jaw tension and jaw anatomy Headaches, stress, and trauma Conscious healing touch and self-massage Yoga poses and sequences Shachoy shares inspiring and instructive stories of patients she has treated and empowers us with the knowledge and skills to help ourselves. This fully illustrated guide has seventy-five instructional movements and audio downloads of exercises and meditations"--

"Bring the wisdom of yoga into your parenting journey with 34 practices to find more presence, patience, and acceptance-with your child and with yourself"--

"This practical, easy-to-use guide to the ancient practice of fengshui will give you invaluable advice as you choose or build a home-and bring positive, healthy energy to your existing home, office, or garden. Enhance the energy of your home, workplace, or garden using the principles of the Taoist art of fengshui. This primer will teach you to bring harmonizing, beneficial energy into any space. Taoist arts master Eva Wong introduces readers to the powerful traditional system of fengshui, which is deeply rooted in Taoist and shamanic origins. Fengshui is not simply a list of directives for building auspicious structures or arranging interiors for good luck-it is the art of reading the patterns of the universe and living in harmony with the environment. Bedrooms with good fengshui maximize health and minimize illnesses. Kitchens with good fengshui maximize livelihood and health. Home offices with good fengshui facilitate business vision and accumulation of wealth. Even garages, driveways, and gardens can affect our health, livelihood, and the way we interact with the world. Whether you are buying, renting, or renovating a home-or you want to change the atmosphere and energy of the home you are in-Wong will teach you to identify and work with the possibilities and limitations of your space. In this concise book, Wong explains the essential principles and guidelines of fengshui; offers tips for home buyers, including architectural positives and negatives, and neighborhood perks and challenges; shows you how to assess your living and work spaces, and garden and outdoor spaces; identifies fengshui problems and offers strategies for fixing them."--

"Into the Mirror is an integrative presentation of the Mahayana Buddhist view of the nature of reality, combining insights from modern Western philosophy, science, and physics to guide the reader on an experiential journey. Andy Karr invites the reader to engage in complex Buddhist ideas with guided contemplations, such as how to bring awareness to the textures of thoughts and feelings that come and go in meditation practice, how to investigate the way we impute qualities onto the objects we crave, and how to generate compassion without a sense of grasping on to things as having a concrete essence. Turning the classical mind-body problem of contemporary philosophy on its head, he guides the reader to investigate the mind's role in creating experiences of the external world. The book consists of three parts. The first is a highly accessible summary of the Buddhist path to the cessation of suffering, presenting foundational concepts such as the four truths, the notion of enlightenment, and the practice of meditation. The second part offers methods for deconstructing our presumptions about the relationship between consciousness and matter, incorporating modern philosophy and science into a traditional Buddhist presentation of the true nature of mind. Part three then explores the progressive stages of insight of the Mahayana tradition, introducing the reader to key premodern Buddhist thinkers such as Nagarjuna and Asanga. This history of Indian Buddhist thought, and the Yogacara tradition in particular, is used a guide for an inquisitive journey that offers transformative insight into ordinary human experience"--

"We spend so much time in pursuit of happiness-trying to purchase it, experience it, meditate our way towards it-but happiness is elusive and doesn't last. According to the teachings of the Buddha, this is not a problem! As Cuong Lu writes, "suffering is not a problem to be solved. It is a truth to be recognized." Happiness is Overrated invites us to look deeply at the truths in our lives-not glossing over or denying our suffering-and focus on the meaning and value already within us, and available to us in each moment. Each chapter of this direct and profound book shares a lesson drawn from Buddhist psychology and the Four Noble Truths, which are accessible to all readers and often illustrated with a stories from the author's life growing up in Vietnam, as a monk with Thich Nhat Hanh, and from his life after leaving the monastery. "Apps" at the end of each of the thirty short chapters help readers apply the teachings in their own lives through meditation and mindfulness practices that include paying attention to the breath, considering our minds, connecting with our hearts, interconnectedness with others, and more. Happiness is Overrated helps readers get in touch with their true selves and their true minds, which is the greatest happiness"--

"Sometimes days are hard. We can feel angry, sad, or even worried. Big feelings happen to everyone. When you notice difficult feelings, you can be kind to yourself. Just like a good friend, being kind to yourself can help you feel better even when things are the hardest! Children can practice along with this story that teaches them how to be self-compassionate with proven skills to support resiliency and emotional wellbeing. The key elements of Mindful Self Compassion (a program created by Dr. Kristen Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer) include mindfulness, common humanity and kindness. Self compassion supports increased happiness and the ability to bounce back from difficulties. As with self-compassion for adults, this sweet story encourages children to be kind to themselves simply because they are hurting. Imagine the ongoing benefits of teaching children to be their own best friend! Afterword by leading self-compassion expert Dr. Christopher Germer, co-founder the Mindful Self Compassion Program and author of best-selling books The Mindful Path of Self-Compassion and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. Additional exercises for parents or educators to teach children to explore ways to be kind to themselves are also included"--