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Shambhala
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"We live in difficult times. Life sometimes seems like a roiling and turbulent river threatening to drown us and destroy the world. Why, then, shouldn't we cling to the certainty of the shore--to our familiar patterns and habits? Because, Pema Chödrön teaches, that kind of fear-based clinging keeps us from the infinitely more satisfying experience of being fully alive. The teachings she presents here--known as the 'Three Commitments'--provide a...
4) Buddhism
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Facts On File
Pub. Date
c2006
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128 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Description
Describes the origins of Buddhism in India and its subsequent spread throughout East Asia and discusses the variety of its forms, literature, arts, and current status in the modern world.
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Wisdom
Pub. Date
[2015]
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ix, 192 pages ; 23 cm
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Learn to live a life that's good--for yourself and for the world. Like a wise friend or kind teacher, Deborah Schoeberlein David--educator, meditator, and mother--walks you through a complete, easy-to-follow curriculum of mindfulness practice. Beginning with the very basics of noticing your breath, David shows how simple mindfulness practices can be utterly transforming. Each practice builds on the previous exercise like a stepping stone, until you...
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How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life is an inspirational and practical guide to conquering fear and embracing joy.
Although you may not realize it fear is getting in your way and stopping you from connecting with others, realizing the significance of your life, and finding fulfillment and joy. It doesn't have to be this way. Susan Piver has the key to breaking down the barriers of fear that are holding you back. Using simple meditation techniques,...
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HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2012], ©2012
Physical Desc
vi, 164 pages ; 22 cm.
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"Most of us live in a constant state of fear--of our past, of illness and aging and death, and of losing the things we treasure most. But it doesn't have to be this way, promises Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Drawing on a lifetime of mindfulness in action, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to use the practice of living in the present to acknowledge and embrace our fears, recognize their origins, and render them powerless. He guides us through...
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Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
303 pages ; 25 cm
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"A remarkable exploration of the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Mark Epstein reflects on one year's worth of therapy sessions during which he brought together his years of experience with Western psychotherapy and his equally long investigation into Buddhism to understand how the practices, in tandem, can lead to even greater awareness - for his patients, and for himself. For years, Dr. Mark Epstein was careful not to let his spiritual leanings as...
10) How to love
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Parallax Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
125 pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Description
The third title in Parallax's "Mindfulness Essentials Series" of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, "How to Love" introduces beginners and reminds seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. This time Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion, and humor to the thorny question of how to love and distills one of our strongest emotions down to four essentials: you can only love another when you feel true love...
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
ix, 206 pages ; 22 cm
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In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh --- one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today --- reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire. Thich Nhat Hanh presents,...
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William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
120 pages ; 19 cm
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Acknowledging the many struggles and dangers we face globally, His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers a hopeful way forward in our troubled times. A Call to Revolution is about transformation: reshaping our institutions, our attitudes toward the natural world, and the way we treat one another. His Holiness centers his argument on the concept of a "Revolution of Compassion." "Compassion is the basis of everything," he reminds us. "When I call on you to...
15) The urban monk: Eastern wisdom and modern hacks to stop time and find success, happiness, and peace
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Rodale
Pub. Date
©2016.
Physical Desc
xiii, 272 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"[This work] reveals the secrets to finding an open heart, sharp mind, and grounded sense of well-being, even in the most demanding circumstances"--Front jacket flap.
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Bala Kids
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages cm
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"You can squat like a frog or lounge like a cat-but if you want to sit like a buddha easy and free, there are seven key steps for taking your seat. Sit with Me invites kids of all ages to learn meditation through lyrical verse and playful illustrations, showing how everyone is capable of sitting still, taking a breath, and letting their mind rest. The book includes step-by-step instructions to show kids the correct posture and state of mind to best...
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Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
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A collection of poems paired with imagery of the natural world reminds readers about the importance of staying calm, soothing emotions, and appreciating the world aroung them.
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