Zen Awakening

What if your every challenge, breakthrough and moment of awe were part of a single cosmic algorithm? Recursive Awakening reveals the hidden spiral that links Advaita’s “Self as Brahman,” the Christic death-and-resurrection code, Spiral Dynamics, quantum mirrors and planetary consciousness into one living pattern. Drawing on ancient texts, modern science and decades of transformational coaching, Zen Benefiel guides you through concentric chapters—awakening the Witness, surrendering the ego, ascending the values spiral and embodying the living code. Each section pairs inspiring ...

When I imagine speaking to a person who for the first time opens the pages of this book, I think of telling that person something like this: “You are about to read an authentic and incredibly lucid account of what it is like to live in this world as an awakened being while simultaneously functioning as a personality with all of the usual habits and peculiarities of an individual self.” Robert’s way of describing his understanding of the human existence from the point of view of an awakened personality is a revelation. His book is a fresh look at the questions that occur to anyone who ...

If You Want to Reduce stress, and Increase Joy with The Buddhist philosophy, Then Keep Reading… What is the essence of Buddha’s teachings? What is the difference between awakening and enlightenment? How do I maximize good karma? How can I deal with fear, worry, and depression? How can I make meditation work for me? These are just some of the burning questions that most people often ask when it comes to Buddhism. In a nutshell, Buddhism is all about living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying life. However, despite its popularity, Buddhism is still misunderstood by the public. In ...

Love might not be what we think it is. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships and unable to grasp the cause. Thich Nhat Hanh here shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to love - by learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. As he explains, "training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice deep looking directed toward the person you love."

Buddhism offers a profound yet practical path to enlightenment. In this loving and generous book, the American-born and Tibetan-trained Lama Surya Das offers at once a definitive and nonsectarian guide to the wisdom found in ancient Tibetan teachings and a tried and true path of spiritual transformation. The radical and compelling message of Buddhism tells us that each of us has the wisdom, awareness, love, and power of the Buddha within; yet most of us are too often like sleeping Buddhas.

What if the secret to reversing aging and achieving spiritual enlightenment is a lost lineage teaching that merges movement, energy, and awareness? For decades, we've treated the body and spirit as separate. We push our bodies to stay young, while quieting our minds to find peace. But ancient traditions knew a better way—a way that was nearly lost to time. In Dynamic Zen, Donald Hwong unveils a lost lineage teaching, drawing on a lifetime of cross-cultural wisdom to reveal a profound truth: Qi—your vital life force—is the non-negotiable foundation for everything. Without it, your ...

Those moments in your life when there was openness, a spacious quality to your existence - those are the moments that truly make life remarkable. Creating those moments is the focus of this program by Ram Dass, a spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years.

Unlock Your Soul's Potential with the Power of Affirmations! Discover the power and benefits of daily affirmations with this life-changing book. Elevate your energy, transform your mindset, and awaken your spirit with the help of these powerful affirmations. Benefits: - Experience a higher vibrational state and increased energetic alignment. - Uplift your spirit and find inner strength during challenging times. What's Inside: - Carefully crafted affirmations designed to awaken your soul and elevate your energy. - Inspirational quotes and insights from author Matt Buonocore to guide you on ...

A Temporary Affair is a collection of talks given at Sunday morning sittings at the Ithaca Zen Center by Yoshin David Radin, abbot and founder of the Ithaca Zen Center for the past 40 years. The talks contained here were given at a time when Yoshin’s health was severely compromised by end stage renal failure. In February 2019, he received a kidney transplant from a member of Ithaca Zen Center, to whom the publication is dedicated. The collection of 31 talks contains the insight of the individual dharma talks themselves.

Buddhism aims for the development of a flexible mind and skillful responsiveness-whether toward problems in one's personal life or broader issues like the ecological crisis. But in a culture now saturated with cliches about mindfulness and unrealistic fantasies about happiness, what does it truly mean to walk this path? The key practice is that of embodied aliveness.

Looking to deepen your understanding of Zen teachings and awaken your inner wisdom? Look no further than "The Art of Zen - 100 Buddha Short Stories to Awaken Your Inner Wisdom". This beautifully crafted collection of 100 short stories, curated with care and precision, is designed to inspire, challenge, and enlighten you. Each story encapsulates profound spiritual insights that offer a fresh perspective on the human experience. From the humorous and playful to the poignant and contemplative, these stories will touch your heart and awaken your mind. "The Art of Zen" is an essential read for ...

What if the peace you're desperately seeking has been with you all along? Non-duality for Beginners: A Gentle Introduction to Advaita Vedanta offers a refreshingly clear and practical introduction to one of humanity's most profound discoveries: the understanding that the separation you feel between yourself and everything else isn't quite what it seems. Finally, non-dual wisdom without the jargon. If you've ever wondered "Who am I, really?" or felt that something deeper is missing from your life, this book meets you exactly where you are. Using everyday language and relatable analogies, it ...

In The Way of Tenderness, Zen priest Zenju Earthlyn Manuel brings Buddhist philosophies of emptiness and appearance to bear on race, sexuality, and gender, using wisdom forged through personal experience and practice to rethink problems of identity and privilege.

What If Everything You've Been Taught About Enlightenment Is not the only path? What if the secret to a joyful, fearless, and awakened life isn't found in more meditation, more study, or more striving… but in the lifeforce within? At 50, Donald Hwong walked away from a legendary Silicon Valley career—having helped pioneer the world's first microprocessor—because he discovered a terrifying truth: Our greatest creations are making us lazier, and our pursuit of knowledge is making us more ignorant. After decades immersed in the high-tech boom, he turned inward to his Chinese roots and ...

Transform your life with I Am Manifesting, the 10th book in The Affirmation Collection. Experience the power of manifesting your dreams and creating your own reality. This book will empower you to tap into your inner knowing and unleash your full potential. - Manifest abundance and prosperity in all areas of your life - Embrace self-love and unlock your true worth - Transform your mindset and let go of limiting beliefs - Cultivate a positive and grateful attitude - Attract love, happiness, and fulfillment into your life - Create a life of purpose and meaning - Manifest your dreams and bring...

A new edition of this spiritual classic with a preface by Stephan Bodian, friend of the late author and the original editor of Collision with the Infinite. Stephan writes: “Since the book first appeared in 1996, spiritual awakening and the nondual perspective it reveals have become increasingly popular among seekers who realize the limitations of progressive practices and want more immediate access to the limitless openness and freedom of their essential nature. At the same time, a number of teachers have emerged who point directly to this truth and invite their students to inquire into ...

"Awaken the Power Within: The Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation" is a transformative guide that takes readers on a profound exploration of the self and the infinite potential that resides within each of us. In this empowering book, Zen Benefiel invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, guiding them towards unlocking their inner power and embracing personal transformation. Drawing from his years of experience as a transformational coach and spiritual seeker, Zen Benefiel offers practical wisdom, insightful teachings, and powerful tools to help readers navigate the ...

"Unlock Your True Potential and Embrace Spiritual Growth: A Book of Poems and Affirmations for the Seeker" Discover a new way of living and thinking with "Awaken Into Purpose," Book Four in the Awakening Series. Written by New York poet Matt Buonocore, this powerful book is a must-read for anyone seeking spiritual fulfillment and growth. With his words, Buonocore offers introspection and thoughtful guidance, sharing his belief in the power of love and the potential for forgiveness. Benefits of reading "Awaken Into Purpose": - Experience a new vibratory state that will guide you towards ...

The topic of enlightenment has built up more baggage and cruft than the Titanic, and most of what's out there on the subject will sink you just as surely as that stupid iceberg. Gatekeeping the Gateless Gate is the zero fluff, high-snark dose of truth you've been looking for. No touchy feelie BS, no karma or dogma. If your goal is to be enlightened, this is the only book you will ever need (and frankly you don't even need this one, but hey whatever floats your boat.).

The First and Last Belief offers a lucid and grounded account of what many traditions call liberation or awakening—stripped of mystique yet retaining its depth. Drawing from her own unexpected and irreversible experience, Monica Khosla explores how the deeply ingrained sense of being a separate “I” can dissolve, revealing life as immediate, unowned, and whole. Interwoven with personal narrative is a theory that bridges ancient insight with modern neuroscience. Khosla examines how the brain constructs the felt sense of self, and how recent understandings of memory reconsolidation, ...