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Author
Publisher
Urano
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
He aquí un secreto que todos los maestros zen conocen: la gran mayoría de nuestras preocupaciones son espejismos, suposiciones sin fundamento, falsas impresiones o miedos imaginarios. Esa es la magia de este libro: enseñarnos a transitar por la vida desde la mentalidad zen, para que no seamos esclavos de la mente. Con la misma humildad y alegría que nos cautivó en El arte de vivir con sencillez, Shunmyo Masuno comparte 48 lecciones --junto con...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"A decade ago, this pathbreaking book launched an explosion of interest in how Eastern spirituality can enhance Western psychology. Since then, the worlds of Buddhism and psychotherapy have been forged into a revolutionary new understanding of what constitutes a healthy emotional life. In his introduction to this tenth anniversary edition, Mark Epstein reflects on this revolution and considers how it is likely to evolve in the future."--Page 4 of...
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In No Recipe, Zen teacher and cook Edward Espe Brown shares that the way to prepare food is not about following a recipe, but about letting the ingredients come forward to awaken and nourish our bodies and minds. The first head resident cook at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Brown later worked at the celebrated Greens Restaurant in San Francisco and was ordained a priest by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. In this timeless collection of essays, Brown explores...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
An updated edition of a beloved classic, the original book on happiness, with new material from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Dr. Howard Cutler. ... The Art of Happiness is the book that started the genre of happiness books, and it remains the cornerstone of the field of positive psychology.--Publisher description.
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
By the longtime Guardian science journalist, a groundbreaking exploration of the science of enlightenment and mental wellness, illuminated by twin perspectives, ancient and modern: the spiritual wisdom of Siddhartha Gautama and the revelations of today{u2019}s scientists, who are confirming the Buddha{u2019}s profound insights into the human mind.
72) Siddhartha
Author
Language
English
Description
A young man, blessed with loving parents and a safe home in a world where want and neglect abound, leaves this haven in search of himself. He joins the Samanas, a band of wandering ascetics without possessions or earthly ties. His quest unfulfilled, he descends into a life of unbounded luxury and indulgence. Where is truth? Where will his soul find true ease? In denial? In decadence? Or in some truth far greater than himself, so simple, so close to...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"A jargon-free explanation of two central teachings of the Buddha: karma and rebirth. By now, we've all heard someone say, "It must have been his karma" or "She had bad karma." But what is karma, really? Does karmic theory say that we are helpless victims of our past? Is all karma bad, or can there be good karma too? Is reincarnation the same as the Buddhist theory of rebirth? In this short and eminently readable book, Traleg Kyabgon answers these...
75) How to connect
Author
Series
Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"From unlocking the connection to our inner self, forging deeper and more meaningful bonds with those around us to discovering a true sense of oneness with our natural world, this is the essential guide to help you master the art of connection." -- goodreads.com
76) How to smile
Author
Series
Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A Zen master provides teachings, tools and meditations to practice during times of suffering to help promote transformation and healing within ourselves and also how to listen deeply and develop a greater capacity to understand the suffering of others.
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A Buddhist master's guide to cultivating dignity through meditation, in order to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. The notion of dignity is crucial to questions of how best to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, particularly for people who feel self-doubt and low self-esteem as well as those who can feel trapped by their anxiety, dissatisfaction, or even success. In today's environment, this seems to include most people. So, how can...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2014].
Language
English
Description
Including an introduction to the basic teachings and practices of Buddhism and an account of their spread across Asia, Public Zen, Personal Zen deftly blends historical detail with the felt experiences of Zen practitioners grappling with the meaning of human suffering, personal freedom, and the integration of social and spiritual progress.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What are the core teachings and beliefs of Buddhism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...
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