Teaching Meditation

This collection brings together for the first time Ajahn Chah's most powerful teachings, including those on meditation, liberation from suffering, calming the mind, enlightenment and the "living dhamma". Most of these talks have previously only been available in limited, private editions and the publication of Food for the Heart, therefore, represents a momentous occasion: the hugely increased accessibility of his words and wisdom.

This is a teaching resource for yoga instructors, healers, coaches, counselors, therapists, and all types of healers. In meditation, the role of the teacher is to lead their participants through an inner experience to a specific goal. That goal could be as simple as relaxing their body & mind or as complex as a guided journey that includes visualization techniques and thought-provoking questions throughout the meditation experience. This resource includes steps to comfortably introduce students to meditation as a coping strategy for stress and to effectively guide them through a meditation....

There is a moment—often in the middle of a stressful day—when you realize you’re tired of reacting, tired of rushing, tired of feeling pulled in every direction. This book was written for that moment. Eightfold Path for Beginners takes one of the most time-tested systems for inner clarity and brings it into the modern world with simplicity, warmth, and unmistakable practicality. It shows you how to quiet the noise, regain your balance, and approach your day with a calmer, clearer mind—no robes, rituals, or prior knowledge required. Readers are drawn in by its clean, accessible style...

Join Indigenous medicine person and spiritual mentor Asha Frost in this immersive journey of healing, protection, energy clearing, and abundance. Be reminded of the essence and divinity within you and your capacity to receive and expand. Throughout these guided practices, you will sink into...

The term meditation is often spoken of as a single, uniform practice, but in fact there are innumerable techniques that can be employed to achieve different ends. However, to make real progress in any practice, the methods need to be paired with a view of how our minds and our experience of the world around us really work. In this uncommonly practical and experiential guide, Phakchok Rinpoche teaches us how to achieve this correct view so we can genuinely practice a meditation that will transform our lives by helping us abandon our own bad habits and hypocrisy.

“In this brave and beautifully written book, Tim Langdell reveals the profound connections between the vision and practice of the Buddha and Jesus. Buddhists and Christians will be immeasurably helped by this work and so will seekers on all paths who value teachings that stress non-dual union with the real. This is both an impressive contribution and a moving personal testimony to a rigorous spiritual path and I salute and recommend it unhesitatingly.” —ANDREW HARVEY, author of “Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ” and “Journey in Ladakh” “Written in the spirit of Thomas...

Unlock the profound secrets of ancient Chinese wisdom with "Zhuangzi for Beginners: A Journey into Ancient Chinese Wisdom." This captivating introduction to Zhuangzi’s philosophy will transform the way you perceive life, offering timeless insights that resonate deeply in our modern world. Dive Into Ancient Mysteries Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Zhuangzi’s thought. Experience the captivating stories and parables that have inspired countless generations. Discover the fascinating life of Zhuangzi, the philosopher who dared to question reality and dream of butterflies. Transform...

Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness emphasizes how the teacher's personal familiarity with mindfulness plants the seed for an education infused with attention, awareness, kindness, empathy, compassion, and gratitude. The book follows a teacher from morning to night on a typical school day, at home, during the commute, and before, during, and after class.

Lojong is the Tibetan Buddhist practice that involves working with short phrases (called "slogans") as a way of generating bodhichitta, the heart and mind of enlightened compassion. Though the practice is more than a millennium old, it has become popular in the West in only the last 20 years or so - and it has become very popular indeed because it's a practice that one can fit very well into an ordinary life, and because it works.

Find lasting happiness, inner peace, and enlightenment through the Dalai Lama’s timeless teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and the Buddhist path to wisdom. As human beings, we all seek happiness and a sense of meaning in our lives. In How to Practice, His Holiness the Dalai...

Zen teacher, monk, and peace activist Claude AnShin Thomas shares his experiences and insights into how Zen teachings and practice can move off the meditation cushion and into everything we do, transforming all aspects of our lives. Presented in 108 short, to-the-point, provocative chapters, this book offers essential instruction on sitting meditation practice and how it can inform our relationships, communication, conflicts, peace work, and more. Interspersed throughout the book are some of the author’s favorite quotes from Zen literature.

The Prayer of Jesus, or the Lord's Prayer, is among Christianity's most beloved teachings, a daily devotion practiced by Christians everywhere. If we could travel back in time to the ancient Holy Land and witness Jesus himself speaking and meditating upon these words, what would we learn? On...

There is a truth older than every meditation app, deeper than every self-help slogan. It says you are not broken. You are not missing something. You are not an empty vessel in need of filling. You already have everything you need. You just don’t see it—yet. Tathagatagarbha: A Beginner’s Guide: Discovering the Buddha Within is your map to the most daring promise in Buddhist philosophy: that enlightenment is not something you earn—it’s something you uncover. Quietly resting beneath layers of doubt, fear, and distraction is a luminous nature that has been with you from the beginning....

You don't need a mountain cave to find enlightenment. You just need a moment of stillness in the middle of your life. In a world screaming for your attention, silence is the ultimate act of rebellion. We are drowning in information but starving for wisdom. We are "connected" to everyone, yet we feel more isolated than ever. Our minds are cluttered with the noise of the Monkey Mind: anxiety, regret, and the endless loop of "what if." It is time to clear the noise. If you have been searching for a daily meditation book that actually fits into a busy schedule, Daily Wisdom: Buddhism is your ...

With poetry and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy – all qualities of enlightenment. “Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth.”—His Holiness...

Discover the timeless wisdom that shaped a civilization—and still holds the keys to your soul’s awakening. The Final Teachings of Lord Krishna – Uddhava Gita is not just an ancient scripture. It is a spiritual masterpiece brought to life in a captivating narrative style that speaks directly to modern seekers. Dive into a vibrant dialogue between Krishna, the cosmic lover and guide, and Uddhava, his devoted disciple standing at the edge of the Lord’s departure from the world. Why has this book drawn readers across continents ? Unveil the secrets behind Krishna’s last and deepest ...

If you are seeking calm in a busy, overwhelming world, this book is a gentle place to begin. A Year of Buddhist Teachings offers 365 short, accessible reflections inspired by Buddhist wisdom—written especially for beginners and modern readers who want peace without pressure. Each day invites you to pause, breathe, and reflect on timeless teachings that help soften anxiety, quiet overthinking, and cultivate inner calm. You don’t need any prior knowledge of Buddhism. The reflections are practical, compassionate, and grounded in everyday life. Rather than long philosophical explanations, ...

Fr. Gabriele Amorth (1925–2016) is widely known for his decades of service as the official exorcist of Rome. Yet before that, he was a Mariologist—a biblical scholar and theologian deeply devoted to the Mother of God. In The Life of Mary of Nazareth, one of five Marian works he authored, Fr. Amorth retraces the earthly life of the Virgin Mary through Scripture and Tradition. Divided into thirty-one chapters — one for each day of the month — this book invites readers to follow Mary step by step through the Gospel narrative. Drawing especially from Matthew and Luke, Fr. Amorth ...

More than seven million copies sold! In this updated edition of #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer’s Battlefield of the Mind, you’ll learn to do battle with your fears and worries and recover a life of peace and joy. Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, and feelings of...

For nearly a decade, I’ve been channeling the Pleiadian Council in intimate gatherings around the world and in regular Zoom meetings with healers, spiritual practitioners, consciousness explorers, and seekers. I have been so blessed by the journey channeling has taken me on. After so many transmissions, I felt it was time to gather the most impactful teachings from the last several years into one book. Inside, you will also find links to the original YouTube sessions so you can listen along and feel the energy. By listening to the guided meditations from the channeling recordings, you can...