This book argues that we have got it wrong in the West in our pursuit of what we consider to be 'self': an autonomous, self-driven, entrepreneurial entity, always on, always positive and always improving.
Hoping to rediscover his deeper purpose, Rijumati, an English Buddhist teacher and businessman, embarked on a journey into the unknown: a round-the-world trip by land and sea that became a kind of pilgrimage.
Meditating with Character invites the reader to get really curious about what goes on in their meditation practice, through understanding their embodying and disembodying habits.
An honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologiansA new updated edition of Professor Knitter's honest, unflinching account of re-finding one's faith Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian narrates how esteemed theologian, Paul F.
*; Details the author's profound encounters with Thai magick during 4 separate pilgrimages to Thailand*; Explains the ritual process of the author's multiple Sak Yant tattoos as well as other powerful magickal rituals and initiations he experienced*; Shares how his initiatory experiences with Thai Buddhist magicians helped him destroy his destructive former selves and discover profound healing for his mind and soulSharing his profound encounters with Thai magick during four separate pilgrimages to Thailand, writer and musician Sheer Zed details the intense personal initiations and rituals he experienced with the sect of Thai Buddhist magicians known as Ajarns.
Delve into the rich and mysterious history of geishas with our latest book: "e;The History of Geishas in Japan - A Excursion through Japan's Cultural History"e;.
The Heart Essence of the Lady of Immortality or Chime Phakme Nyingtikis the most profound of all the teachings that Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo received through the seven methods of transmission, because not only does it bring about a long life, but a life that is free of obstacles.
In simple and direct language, the Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen contains teachings on a complete path to enlightenment, based on eight songs by the 17th century yogi and poet, Karma Chagmey.
How do you describe a sublime being like Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche, the simile of a diamond and its' different qualities come closest to fulfilling that difficult task.
Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist's office, social media keeps us connected to friends and family, and streaming platforms make sure we're never without something new to binge-watch.
Buddhism and Christianity are ancient, rich, and multivalent wisdom spirituality traditions that often have insightful similarities as well as distinct perspectives from entirely different starting points.
In this book, historian Nigel Scotland examines ten powerful revival movements that hugely impacted the social life and culture of large sections of America and the British Isles.
