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The Book of Nothing is a large gathering of quotes and questions that were painstakingly pulled from live satsangs by my dear friend, the late Gordon Goodman, MD. He spent an entire year pulling out helpful quotes and questions from my responses to students during our live, online Sunday Satsangs. It is a book you can read forward, backward, or start anywhere you like. You can listen to one quote or question at a time, or all 624 of them one after the other. Do as you will: It's Your book! And it's my hope that You'll come to recognize this as You go through it.

Being Zen(ish) is what we call it - and it's the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen, two moms from opposite sides of the world, are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, traveling, and maintaining their sanity. With seven kids between them...

All the strategies in the world will not work if you're too tired, stressed out, or overwhelmed by all the work and information that's coming at you. When your stress levels are tremendous or energy levels are at rock bottom, it can be difficult to maintain any kind of discipline. You just want to be lazy and that eventually leads to procrastination. While it is impossible to completely do away with stress, we can learn to deal with it mindfully by practicing Zen.

For Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, intimacy is what Zen practice is all about: the realization of the essential lack of distinction between self and other that inevitably leads to wisdom and compassionate action. She approaches the practice of intimacy beginning at its most basic level - the intimacy with ourselves that is the essential first step. She then shows how to bring intimacy into our relationships with others, starting with those dearest to us and moving on to those who don't seem dear at all.

In the world of philosophy and spirituality, few figures stand as distinctively as Alan Watts. With a charismatic and eloquent demeanor, he effortlessly blended insights from Zen Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and other spiritual traditions with Western thought, challenging conventional perspectives and encouraging a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe.

Awakening to our nondual nature doesn’t require years of effort, exiting everyday life, or traversing a complex path. It is available here and now. Since having a profound realization in 2004, the author has immersed himself in Zen, Dzogchen, Mahamudra, Christian Mysticism, Taoism, and Advaita Vedanta. The key insight that was learned is that when we seek nondual awareness through sheer force, that becomes the obstruction to its realization. This book offers a simple yet crucial shift—a way to turn the energy of seeking into direct recognition. We’ll discover that the ultimate ground ...

Have you thought about starting a meditation practice, but just don’t know how? Are you looking for a healthy way to reduce your stress? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you are going to want to keep reading. Meditation has been around for centuries, especially for those in Eastern cultures. Over that last decade or so, meditation has found new popularity for people in Western cultures as a means to relax and de-stress. Even though meditation is not a new practice, it is still fairly new to those of us in the US. That’s why this book is here to teach those of us ...

Whether you're looking to reduce stress, overcome anxiety, or simply live a more fulfilling life, this audiobook is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Zen philosophy and meditation. With expert guidance and practical exercises, you'll learn how to develop a more profound sense of self-awareness, connect with your inner wisdom, and discover the beauty and simplicity of the present moment.

Buddhism has seen a resurgence from time to time during our history. This is because its beliefs and spiritual practices seem to resonate with people when they are feeling lost or in need of guidance. Buddhism sums up the basic essence of Buddhism. This book is going to help you better understand what Buddhism is, how it can benefit you, and how you can apply it in your routine life.

Americans and others in the West have certain expectations and images that come to mind when the word Buddhist comes up. Most people have seen the Dalai Lama on the news or in magazines, and he has almost become synonymous with Buddhism in general. The truth is that by far, the majority of the world's Buddhists are not bald Asian men in orange robes. Buddhists look like you or me--just normal people who try to fit the ideas developed by Buddha into normal modern life.

In our hyper-competitive world, we've been conditioned to believe that raw intelligence, relentless optimization, and strategic manipulation are the keys to great leadership. But look around—from toxic tech CEOs to burned-out executives—this "smart" approach is leaving a trail of dysfunction, high turnover, and personal suffering.

In 1979, 24-year-old Maura O'Halloran moved to Japan and became the first woman ever admitted to Toshoji Temple. Soshin-san (O'Halloran's monastic name) labored through three intense years of work and study in preparation for becoming a dharma teacher. Her life ended abruptly during a trip to Thailand, and today Soshin-san is revered as a Buddhist saint. The material in this program is from her private and heartfelt journals and letters.

Movie fans and spiritual seekers, unite! In Cinema Nirvana, veteran meditation teacher and film critic Dean Sluyter illuminates the hidden enlightenment teachings of Casablanca, Jaws, The Graduate, The Godfather, Memento, Easy Rider, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Big Sleep, Fistful of Dollars, and half a dozen more classic films, revealing spiritual wisdom in everything from 007's secret weapons to the colors of the Seven Dwarfs' eyes. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and prepare to have your mind opened. Cinema Nirvana is a funny but wise, practical but wildly entertaining guide to finding enlightenment...one movie at a time.

Looking for inspiration and guidance on your path to enlightenment? Look no further. This book is a collection of 100 short stories that draw on the teachings of Buddha and Zen philosophy to offer readers practical advice and wisdom for living a more fulfilling life. Each story is designed to inspire and motivate, offering a unique perspective on common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. With "Buddha's Inspiration", you'll discover how to cultivate inner peace, develop a deeper sense of mindfulness, and build a more meaningful connection with yourself and the world ...

"A Beginners Guide to Zen Meditation: Seven Simple Secrets To Declutter Your Life" is a 7-step guide that introduces the listener to the practice of Zazen [sitting meditation] which is at the very core of Zen. It talks of how it can facilitate a purer more direct experience to one's life if done daily and with the right attention.

A no-nonsense guide to the evolution of meditation, mindfulness, and enlightenment in modern-day society—from their religious origins in the East to their more secular incarnations in the West Evolving Dharma is the definitive guide to the meditation revolution. Fearless, unorthodox, and...

Relieve pain, stress and anxiety with a few easy steps! What if a few simple poses could dramatically relieve your chronic pain? Imagine your life with reduced stress and more time to relax with friends, family, or your favorite hobby. Make those dreams a reality with Yoga for Beginners!

¿Qué es el budismo?, ¿Quién fue Buda?, ¿Qué enseñnazas nos dejó? ¿Cómo puede el budismo ayudar a mi paz interior?, ¿Qué nos enseña Buda sobre nosotros mismos?, ¿Cómo mejorar nuestra realación con los demás? "GuíaBurros: Budismo - Buda y su enseñanza", desde la figura de Buda, Shiddarta Gautama, pasando por los conceptos clave para entender el budismo y su enseñanza, hasta las prácticas para la paz interior y el sosiego de la mente, para mejorar la relación con uno mismo y para mejorar la relación con los demás.

Suchst du nach einer inspirierenden Lektüre, die dir helfen kann, dich in der hektischen Welt von heute zurechtzufinden? Möchtest du mehr über die Weisheiten erfahren, die in buddhistischen Geschichten vermittelt werden? Dann sind diese buddhistische Geschichten in dem Buch genau, das was du suchst.

Fans of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Peace is Every Step and Anger, and Deepak Chopra’s Buddha, will appreciate Hanh’s wisdom and storytelling in his novel The Novice, which contains universal themes that transcend all boundaries of faith, creed, country, and era. Through the parable of a young woman...