A Cup of Buddha: reflections on truth discusses how to take the journey toward inner peace, toward truth in entertaining, simple language beyond the abstract and mystical concepts typically found in eastern philosophy books.
A comprehensive, yet entertaining introduction to Advaita, the non-dual philosophy which provides a completely reasonable explanation for who we are and the nature of the universe.
A systematic treatment of Advaita which demystifies it, differentiating between approaches and teachers, enabling you to decide which approach is most suitable for you.
'Thich Nhat Hanh does not merely teach peace; Thich Nhat Hanh is peace' Elizabeth GilbertWhen we're not held in the grip of fear, we can truly embrace the gifts of life.
Free yourself from unhelpful thoughts and emotions and learn to live peacefully in the present *; Provides practical exercises, meditations, and reflections centered on mindfulness, breath, and immersion in nature to simplify your life and anchor you in the present *; Learn to use your body as a tool for raising consciousness, work with occurrences like tiredness, illness, and pain as spiritual teachers, as well as identify and release addictions, including harmful thought patterns *; Can be integrated with any religion or spiritual teaching with examples pertaining to everyday experiences in the Western world Offering a synthesis of spiritual teachings viewed through the lens of modern personal experiences, Darren Cockburn provides practical insight into how to cultivate a peaceful mind, live skillfully, and nurture a spiritual connection through the power of the present moment.
An innovative guide to applying the strategies of a bodyguard to create a Buddhist ';security plan' for protecting ourselves from suffering *; Presents the unique concept of the ';bodyguard' and its protection tactics as a metaphor for explaining and implementing Buddhist teachings *; Recasts the Four Noble Truths as the Four Noble Tactical Truths, the Eightfold Path as the Eight Tactics Plan, and the notion of Interbeing in the Buddhist world as the Tactics of Interdepending *; Offers a new, modern understanding for the new generation of Buddhist practitioners intrigued by a more Western take on Buddhism Drawing from his extensive experience as a professional protection agent, Jeff Eisenberg uses the tactics and strategies that a bodyguard employs in protecting a client from a threat as a blueprint for creating a Buddhist ';security plan.
Whether we realise it or not, everyone and everything, from the rolling of the tides to the balance of emotions in our bodies, is influenced by the moon.
In this thought-provoking Volume One of the series, Managing Responsibly for Sustainable Business Development in the VUCA World, We embark on a transformative journey towards sustainable and excellent management practices.
THE FORGOTTEN PAGAN ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITYS MOST EMBLEMATIC CELEBRATION Easter by whatever name it may be known is a theme common to almost every religion and every people.
Said to have its origins in the 'treasure texts' that were supposedly hidden away by Padmasambhava, the Lotus Guru, in Tibet in the 8th century, The Tibetan Book of the Dead was traditionally read aloud to the dying or recently deceased as a guide to the afterlife.
Nomads and Commissars: Mongolia Revisited, which was first published in 1962, provides a lively description of modern-day Mongolia, combined with historical material.
Here is the full story of one man's adventures as he seeks out the poor and sick in China as a medical missionary, and who was still busily at work in the Far East in his 80's.
This is a colourful 1943 autobiography of Hui-lan Koo, known as Madame Wellington Koo, the then-wife of the famous Chinese diplomat Vi Kyuin Wellington Koo (1888-1985).
THE STRANGE AND TERRIFYING STORY OF THE FIRST BISHOP TO BE IMPRISONED BY THE CHINESE COMMUNISTSDuring World War II, Bishop Huang was known as "e;Bishop of the Burma Road,"e; owing to that vital supply line ending in his diocese.
Brings together the teachings of two great men, George Washington and the Buddha, Sakyamuni; one an exemplary political figure, the other, the founder of one of the world’s great wisdom traditions.
Let Purnesh guide you on your personal journey towards finding the root cause of your anxiety, stress and restlessness, using meditation to collect distracted thoughts, soothe the senses and refocus your energy to being present in the moment.
Drawing on South and East Asian philosophies and medicines, this book illustrates how our bodies and minds are influenced by our actions, habits, aging, trauma and thought patterns.
Immersing the mind with the concepts of the Daoist path of health and immortality, Clouds over Qingcheng Mountain invokes the sacred birthplace of one of China's mystical mountains that has stimulated both mind and body for generations.
Mount Qingcheng, one of China's mystical mountains, has been the birth place of discovery, realization and preservation of the recipes that stimulate the deep potential of the human body for generations.
First published in 1938, this is a collection of four Oriental tales, including 'Five Merchants Who Met in a Tea-House,' and 'Doctor Shen Fu,' a tale of a Chinese alchemist who possesses the elixir of life.
In the seventh century the kingdom of Samarkand sent formal gifts of fancy yellow peaches, large as goose eggs and with a color like gold, to the Chinese court at Ch'ang-an.
The Chinese Ginger Jars is a bright and intimate portrait of the adventures, trials, and achievements of an American housewife who lived through dangerous days in modern China.
First published in 1934, this translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching-unlike previous translations-is based not on the medieval commentaries, but on a close study of the whole of early Chinese literature.
How Eastern religions are commodified in the modern world, and why it matters ';An expansive book, covering the intersection of mysticism and capitalism illuminating.
When we know who we truly are, rather than who we take ourselves to be, we will realize that we are indeed the hero of our story and that we need not look to others or the world to find our heart's desire.
