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Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"Insight" or vipassana meditation is the time-honoured skill of moment-to-moment mindfulness which results in greater clarity and "effortless flow" in any situation. In this complete course created especially for beginners, teacher Jack Kornfield offers a straightforward, step-by-step method for bringing the fruits of insight meditation into your life. Using the six guided meditations on the included CD, readers will discover how to use the breath,...
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A provocative essay challenging the idea of Buddhist exceptionalism, from one of the world's most widely respected philosophers and writers on Buddhism and science. Buddhism has become a uniquely favored religion in our modern age. A burgeoning number of books extol the scientifically proven benefits of meditation and mindfulness for everything ranging from business to romance. There are conferences, courses, and celebrities promoting the notion that...
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This original and provocative book presents a new framework for understanding the remarkable spread of Buddhism in today's globalized world. It also reminds us of what was so startling about the Buddha's vision of human flourishing,"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even when we disagree, and influence our environment in positive ways. Sharing never-before told...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Theravada translates as "the way of the Elders," indicating that this Buddhist tradition considers itself to be the most authoritative and pure. Tracing all the way back to the time of the Buddha, Theravada Buddhism is distinguished by canonical literature preserved in the Pali language, beliefs, and practices-resources for which are often specialized and academic in tone. By contrast, this book will serve as a foundational and accessible resource...
Author
Publisher
North Point Press, a division of Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In The Road Home, Ethan Nichtern, a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, investigates the journey each of us takes to find where we belong. Drawing from contemporary research on meditation and mindfulness and his experience as a Buddhist teacher and practitioner, Nichtern describes in fresh and deeply resonant terms the basic existential experience that gives rise to spiritual seeking--and also to its potentially dangerous counterpart,...
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 3
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A hands-on guide to the rich history and modern practice of Buddhism. Explains key concepts, and explores the origins of this fascinating ancient practice, along with daily observances, celebrations, meditation, and more.
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"In The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation, mindfulness teacher Richard Shankman gives readers a foundational guide to the art and skill of Buddhist meditation, showing them how to construct a daily practice that unifies two major Theravada Buddhist traditions--concentration meditation and insight meditation. This new, integrative, and simple approach will help readers manage stress, quiet their busy minds, and cultivate a lasting sense of well-being"--...
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A testimony to the important contributions made by the women who were direct disciples of the Buddha-and a source of inspiration to Buddhist women today. In this book, esteemed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Anālayo examines accounts of the first female disciples of the Buddha available in the early discourses and their parallels, taking the reader back to the earliest period in the history of Buddhism that can still be accessed today. He dedicates a chapter...
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