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123) Always maintain a joyful mind: and other lojong teachings on awakening compassion and fearlessness
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche was the respected thirty-six-year-old abbot of three monasteries, a world-renowned meditation teacher, the son of an esteemed meditation master, and a rising star within his generation of Tibetan masters. In Love with the World begins the night that, without telling anyone of his plan, he slips past the monastery gates alone for the first time in his life and sets forth on a wandering retreat, following the ancient practice...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The six perfections are the actions of the bodhisattvas, holy beings who have transcended selfless concerns. And yet at the same time they're also skills we can and should develop right now, in our messy, ordinary lives. In this clear, comprehensive guide to this backbone of the Buddhist path, Lama Zopa Rinpoche walks us through each of the six perfections: 1. charity 2. morality 3. patience 4. perseverance 5. concentration 6. wisdom For each one,...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A course in the Buddhist practice of the brahma viharas, or "heavenly abodes." Detailed instructions from the Buddhist tradition in cultivating mindfulness presented by a prominent Insight Meditation teacher. Compassion, kindness, equanimity, and joy are not only the fruits of the awakened life but also the path to it: attitudes of mind that can be cultivated by anyone willing to set the intention for doing so. Christina Feldman shows how these ennobling...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The dumpster fire of life rages on, but you got this. Six good rules to keep you grounded, weather the sh*tstorm, and actually be a decent person. It may seem like the world's going to hell in a handbasket right now. Whether it's the big stuff like politics, family dynamics, and climate change, or the little stuff like paying your bills, getting to work on time, and fending off social media trolls, we can all admit, life's no cakewalk. And yet, we...
128) The calm Buddha at bedtime: tales of wisdom, compassion and mindfulness to read with your child
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Growing up in the modern world, our children have to cope with an ever-increasing amount of stress, which can feel worrying to both them and us. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, mindfulness and compassion, is the ideal basis for helping any child face these challenges with inner confidence and calm. Building on the age-old art of storytelling, this beautiful book retells 18 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that is thoroughly...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Based on the ancient Jataka Tales, this collection is designed for you to share with your children at bedtime. Each story focuses on a message of the Eightfold Noble Path, the key set of Buddhist principles to guide behavior. By sharing the stories, you will reinforce key ideas such as making a commitment to self-improvement, developing and strengthening the depth of our concentration, and behaving with compassion.
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"If we want to find inner peace and wisdom, we needn't move to an ashram or monastery. Our buddha nature--our natural warmth and insight--can be discovered right where we are, in the context of our relationships, our family lives, and in our efforts help and serve others. Popular spiritual teacher Jack Kornfield shares this and other key lessons gleaned from more than forty years of committed study and practice. A student of some of the most revered...
131) True happiness
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
An American Buddhist nun examines the root of happiness, explains why our methods of obtaining happiness only make matters worse, unmasks the mystery of this paradox, and helps us cultivate a sense of happiness.
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Listeners learn about Lojong mind training, a practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on a set of aphorisms (brief statements of life truths) formulated in Tibet in the 12th century by Geshe Chekhawa. The practice teaches clarifying and purifying one's currupt motivations and attitudes.
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Buddhist nun Pema Chodron provides listeners with lessons of hope for dark and painful times. She explains that a hidden ''doorway'' to freedom appears when a person feels there is no way out of hardship, and that just beyond the door is the key to facing difficult circumstances courageously and fully. Listeners learn about the awareness of impermanence, and will learn how to separate themselves from external triggers of anger, fear, and sadness.
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