Walking the Way affirms that, like yin and yang, the flowing spontaneity of Tao and the precise simplicity of Zen find perfect balance with one another.
A former abbot of one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world, Khensur Jampa Tegchok has been teaching Westerners about Buddhism since the 1970s.
This immensely useful book explores Zen's rich tradition of chanted liturgy and the powerful ways that such chants support meditation, expressing and helping us truly uphold our heartfelt vows to live a life of freedom and compassion.
In this sixth and final volume in the Foundation of Buddhist Thought series, Geshe Tashi Tsering brings his familiar, helpful approach to the esoteric practices of Buddhist tantra.
An accessible compendium of the most important aspects of Japanese arts, culture and history, for quick reference or a longer, in-depth read, for actual and armchair travelers alike.
The Shobogenzo (The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye) is a revered eight-hundred-year-old Zen Buddhism classic written by the Japanese monk Eihei Dogen.
This book explores the historical and legal importance of two principles, Quod Omnes Tangit, and Tianxia Wei Gong, which have played significant roles in European and Chinese political and legal history.
A comprehensive and in-depth survey of the philosophical underpinnings of the Dalai Lama's Geluk tradition written by one of the founding figures of Tibetan Buddhist studies in the West.
In this eclectic anthology, more than 20 scientists, nature writers, poets, and Zen practitioners, attest to how paying attention to nature can be a healing antidote to the hectic and harrying pace of our lives.
An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself Includes guidelines for building an Iron Shirt Chi Kung daily practiceLong before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat.
Energetic massage techniques that dispel negative emotions, relieve stress, and strengthen the senses, internal organs, and nervous system Shows how Chi Massage employs ones own internal energy to promote rejuvenation Presents Chi Massage techniques for every organ and bodily system Provides a daily practice routine that requires only 5 to 10 minutes to complete The Western concept of massage primarily concerns muscle manipulation.
How to connect with universal energy for inner peace, happiness, and individual and global healing How to transform the energy around us into positive loving energy How to perform the World Link meditation to unite with global consciousness How to fuse the observing mind, the conscious mind, and the mind of awareness Western science now recognizes the three minds associated with the three tan tiens of Taoism: the observing mind centered in the brain, the conscious mind centered in the heart, and the mind of awareness centered in the lower abdomen.
A comprehensive reference guide to the foundational Taoist practices taught by Master Mantak Chia Organized by level and chi kung system for quick reference during practice or teaching Includes 220 exercises from more than 20 of Master Chias practice systems, including the Inner Smile, the Six Healing Sounds, the Microcosmic Orbit, Chi Self-Massage, Cosmic Detox, and Iron Shirt Chi Kung Covers all of the basic exercises in the Universal Taos first 6 levels of instruction Organized progressively by level and system for quick reference during practice or teaching, this illustrated guide covers all of the foundational exercises in the Universal Healing Taos first 6 levels of instruction.
Guidance for Your Spiritual Journey-from the Wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta "e;The ultimate goal of life is to discover the divinity within ourselves and in all beings and things.
A message of love, compassion and the spiritual unity of humankind from one of India's visionary teachers Vivekananda's message gives us hope for the future.
In this companion to his best-selling translation ofThe Dhammapada, Eknath Easwaran explains howThe Dhammapadais a perfect map for the spiritual journey.
Conversations with YoganandaThis is an unparalleled firsthand account of Paramhansa Yogananda and his teachings, written by one of his closest students.
The encounter between Japan and the West posed a question as to whether there can be any mutual understanding between such seemingly different civilizations.
Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and, 2,500 years on, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life.
An often surprising and always sure-footed survey of the magic of yoga and Calcutta's role in bringing it to the world' JOHN ZUBRZYCKI'Interweaving historical facts with Armstrong's own experiences .
