Taoism Zen

In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts ("the perfect guide for a course correction in life" —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion. With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to...

For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual. Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic Tao Te Ching and the practices of t'ai chi and feng-shui, is less known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training, magical practice, and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide illuminates Taoism's extraordinarily rich history and remarkable variety of practice.

This may be one of the most disturbing photography books you will ever read. It will challenge your notions about photography as it artfully points to a unity between subject, photographer, equipment and technique. Professor Michael Eldridge, former Head of Post Graduate Studies in Photography at 'The Arts University' states in the Foreword: "Stephen Bray writes here a travelogue about his voyage and search for meaning and inspiration. He also explores the relationship between photography and awareness within the context for formal Buddhist philosophy, for the benefit of those wishing to ...

I decided to write this book after having written several books on the applications of Taoism in different areas. Another of my books, The Tao of Human Interaction, deals with applying the principles of Taoism to human interactions to make them more effective. The Handbook for the Practical Psychic applies Taoism to the spiritual aspects of Taoism. It is directed towards psychic practices such as card reading and divination. The applications of Taoism are broad. For everything that has been written, it remains poorly understood. There are several reasons for this. I have practiced Taoism ...

1. The Nondual Practice Myth 2. A Cult of One 3. The Power of Language 4. Warpath: Achilles’ Heel 5. Negative Progress 6. The Illusion of Disorder 7. Who cares about truth? 8. Love & Happiness 9. The First Veil 10. Zen and the Art of Self-Mutilation 11. Dropping Baggage 12. The Spiritual Trilemma 13. The Artifice Guy 14. People I Trust to Lie 15. The Open Road 16. The Razor’s Edge 17. A Major Bummer 18. The Rightness of Wrongness 19. Nonduality 101 20. Zombie Apocalypse 21. Game of Lies 22. The Prime Noodlebaker 23. What I Understand 24. The Parable of the Strata 25. The Greatest Wonder...

Jedvaita subscriber content is now available in ebooks containing 33 Jed McKenna essays each. 1. Your Creative Output 2. Hellivator 3. Unringing the Bell 4. Game of Veils 5. On Adulthood 6. A Closer of Doors 7. Guilty Until Proven Innocent 8. To Seek and Find 9. The Truth of You 10. On Writing II 11. Dustbunny Overkill 12. The Fable of the Search 13. Hopeless Optimism 14. The Lesser Evil 15. Spiritual Bypassing 16. Practical Wishcraft 17. Zerothink 18. The Hole Problem 19. The Power of Focus 20. Truth vs Reality 21. The Whole Truth 22. The Ignoble Eightfold Path 23. Dark Asylum 24. In ...

The first book in the Jed Talks series by Jed McKenna, author of the Enlightenment Trilogy and the Dreamstate Trilogy. 2nd Edition contains Starship Gita: The Song of the Borg, a play in six acts. Jed McKenna is the author of The Enlightenment Trilogy (Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing, Spiritually Incorrect Enlightenment, and Spiritual Warfare) and The Dreamstate Trilogy (Jed McKenna's Theory of Everything: The Enlightened Perspective, Play: A Play by Jed McKenna, and Dreamstate: A Conspiracy Theory). The Jed Talks series continues to provide the same combination of humor, charm...

In this book, you’ll learn the story of the original Buddha, and the lessons he taught. You’ll find out about his four noble truths – and how to incorporate them in your daily life! Buddhism is more than a religion – no matter your belief or creed, you can benefit from this ancient knowledge! There are plenty of values taught through Buddhism that can increase your happiness and quality of life!

Jedvaita subscriber content is now available in ebooks containing 33 Jed McKenna essays each. 1. The Way That Is in You 2. Radical Nonduality 3. The Scream 4. Nondual Ramblings 5. The Matrix Revelations 6. The Play Is the Thing 7. Spiritual Autolysis 8. Your Happy Place 9. Nothing Exists 10. The Spiritual Fairytale 11. The Joy of Not Dying 12. The Madness of Crowds 13. Negative Buoyancy 14. A Pathless Land 15. The Hook-Up Imperative 16. A Simple Life 17. The Parable of the Matrix 18. Warpath (part one) 19. The Joy of Death 20. The Great Equalizer 21. A Happy Sadness 22. The Human Zoo 23. ...

Complete Edition Containing Shadow’s Rise, Shadow’s Descent, and Lords of Light! Yip Chi Chuan, a young martial and spiritual ascetic, must flee as the only home he has ever known, the ancient monastery of the Priests of K’un Lun, is destroyed by a newly ascendant extradimensional evil. Cast out and alone, Yip strikes out on a quest spanning the breadth of his home world of Ea’ae and into the greater macroverse beyond in an attempt to unseat an all-consuming Darkness rooted in his once vaunted order’s distant past. Will Yip, the last of his kind to walk the wide world beyond his ...

Jedvaita subscriber content is now available in ebooks containing 33 Jed McKenna essays each. 1. No Blue Pill 2. Endless Blizzard 3. Otherborn 4. Self Scrutiny 5. Maya’s Cineplex 6. Advaita Hosiery 7. Truth Will Out 8. On Morality 9. On Function 10. Gloriously Meaningless 11. Write & Pray 12. Moksha-Realization 13. Herd Theology 14. Nothing Is Impossible 15. Easter Egg Hunt 16. Your Diamond Core 17. Herd Programming 18. Global Function 19. Perinatal Territory 20. Quantum 8-Ball 21. What Nonduality Means 22. Food for Thought 23. Children of Men 24. Attachment Theory 25. Caterpillar Dreams ...

1. The Mayan Trinity 2. Unaccountable 3. Dark Forest 4. The Sisyphean Struggle 5. An Uphill Battle 6. Thinking About Thinking 7. Distrust the Science 8. Burning Down the House 9. Process of Elimination 10. Team Brahman 11. The Crucible 12. Plato’s Condom 13. The Nonduality Trap 14. Where We All Live 15. Warpath (part two) 16. Rational Absurdity 17. Reasonable Doubt Redux 18. Door Number Two 19. Flow & Obstruction 20. Benevolent Demon 21. Friend or Foe 22. Nonduality Is Super Stupid 23. Bouncy Castle 24. The Gum in Our Eyes 25. Not-Two vs All-Is-One Redux 26. Is Everything a Hoax? 27. ...

Volume 7 Contents 1. Puzzle Master 2. Riptide 3. Reality Check 4. Phantom Numbers 5. Deus Deceptor 6. A Nobler Race of Men 7. The Curse of the Brainy Class 8. Defeat Is Victory 9. Cancer Inc 10. Lucidity and the Tao 11. Nonduality (does not equal) Spirituality 12. Sagan’s Folly 13. Graduate Redux 14. Practical Mindfulness 15. There Can Be Only One 16. Dharma Dueling with A.I. 17. Seahaven 18. Black Comedy 19. Animated Mannequins 20. Intelligent Awareness 21. Eat When Tired 22. Head on Fire 23. Zen Is Dead 24. Wrong-Ass Mountain 25. Figure the Odds 26. Burning Discontent 27. Nonduality Is ...

Travel can be a spiritual practice, but only if you know how. The Zen Traveller: A How-To Guide is 38,000 word manual aimed squarely at the everyday 21st Century traveller who wants to deepen their travel experience into something they will not soon forget. No longer bothered by check-in queues or their fellow passengers, the Zen Traveller guides you along the road less travelled, your personal adviser. After all, for centuries, religions around the world have believed pilgrimage to be a path leading to spiritual maturity, if not enlightenment. It is the method and mind-set of the traveller...

Jedvaita subscriber content is now available in ebooks containing 33 Jed McKenna essays each. 1. The Power to Change 2. The Good News Grift 3. Pattern Follows Function 4. The Fates’ Lieutenant 5. The Enemy Within 6. Spiritual Diplomacy 7. The Prism of Self 8. The Road Ahead 9. The Bomb 10. The Way That You Unfold 11. A Very Persistent Illusion 12. On The Dreamstate 13. The Nondual Trinity 14. The Initial Nondual Insight 15. The Power of Not-Ego 16. A Thing Apart 17. On Miracles 18. The Matrix Revisited 19. Reasonable Doubt 20. Mindless Beliefism 21. The Name of the Game 22. The New ...

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or sadness? Even in your darkest moments, you can rediscover balance, clarity, and peace within yourself. Blending the ancient wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Zen with practical mindfulness and life coaching tools, this book offers simple, powerful steps to: Turn suffering into personal growth Quiet the mind and find inner clarity Relieve anxiety and stress naturally Live fully in the present moment Build lasting resilience and trust in life With short chapters, guided meditations, and practical exercises, this is your gentle ...

Tired of the Hustle? Discover the Ancient Wisdom That Can End Your Modern Anxiety. Alan Watts, the legendary philosopher, was the original guide to finding peace in chaos. Long before modern burnout, digital distraction, and the relentless pursuit of perfection, Watts exposed the fundamental myth of the separate ego that causes us to struggle. This profound collection compiles 100 of Alan Watts's most essential and famous quotes, coupled with in-depth analysis that connects his timeless teachings directly to the pressures of life in the 21st century. What You Will Discover Inside: The ...

This book provides an intuitive insight into the heart of Zen through a translation of Seng-Ts'an's poem "Hsin Hsin Ming". Reading through the pages you will become familiar with the basic principles of Zen with an interesting collection of perspectives from Quantum Physics to more traditional views of Taoism. These different thoughts are brought together to serve the reader a rewarding experience. "Hsin Hsin Ming" by Seng-Ts'an is the Zen Poem that is often referred to as the poem of nothing.

Jedvaita subscriber content is now available in ebooks containing 33 Jed McKenna essays each. 1. Maya’s Madhouse 2. Failure Is Victory 3. TIITIOTTIATI 4. RBD 5. Pain & Boredom 6. Prickly Folk 7. Brain Cloud 8. Desire vs Obsession 9. Awareness Abhors a Gap 10. Spitballing 11. Self-Inquiry 12. Hard to Believe 13. Top-Down Thinking 14. Avidya & Wrong-Knowing 15. Oil and Water 16. Rabid Badger 17. Think Again 18. Slay Me 19. Spectrum of Awareness 20. Authentic Potential 21. Garden Outcasts 22. Pukey Birds 23. Fearful Symmetry 24. Unique Trajectory 25. A Guy in a Room 26. Authentic Pattern 27....

What if the peace you've been seeking has been here all along? In a world obsessed with self-improvement and spiritual achievement, "The Unbroken Mirror: A Guide to Effortless Being" offers a radically different approach: recognizing what you already are rather than trying to become something else. Through clear, accessible language and practical insights, this book guides you to the simple recognition that you are awareness itself: the unchanging presence that knows all experience but is never touched by it. Like an unbroken mirror that reflects everything with perfect clarity, your ...