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Going on Being: Buddhism and the Way of Change

Going on Being: Buddhism and the Way of Change

by Mark Epstein

The bestselling author of Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart combines a memoir of his own journey as a student of Buddhism and psychology with a powerful message about how cultivating true self-awareness and adopting a Buddhist understanding of change can free the mind. Before Mark Epstein became a medical student at Harvard and began training as a psychiatrist, he immersed himself in Buddhism through... (more)

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny

by Robin S. Sharma

Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers... (more)

The Dhammapada

by Eknath Easwaran

The Dhammapada is a collection of the Buddha's teachings stamped with the power and practicality of one of the world's most appealing spiritual figures. Eknath Easwaran's introduction describes the Buddha's life, background, and teachings, including a particularly penetrating account of the Buddha's "four stages of meditation." Chapter introductions by Steve Ruppenthal provide background from relevant... (more)

Bangkok 8: A Novel (Vintage)

by John Burdett

A thriller with attitude to spare, Bangkok 8 is a sexy, razor-edged, often darkly hilarious novel set in one of the world’s most exotic cities. Witnessed by a throng of gaping spectators, a charismatic Marine sergeant is murdered under a Bangkok bridge inside a bolted-shut Mercedes Benz. Among the witnesses are the only two cops in the city not on the take, but within moments one is murdered and his partner,... (more)

Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha (Mentor S.)

Teachings of the Compassionate Buddha (Mentor S.)

With its origins in ancient India, Buddhism is a system of thought that has enriched the religious lives of billions--and in more recent times, swept through the Western world as well. Now anyone who wants to learn more about Buddhism can go directly to the source, with this collection of original documents--edited, with commentary, by a Cornell University professor of philosophy.

Zen Buddhism: Selected Writings of D. T. Suzuki

Zen Buddhism: Selected Writings of D. T. Suzuki

by Daisetz T. Suzuki

A highly accessible overview of Zen philosophy includes a basic historical background, a thorough overview of the techniques of Zen practice, and explanations of key concepts and terminology. Reprint.

Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children

Buddhism for Mothers: A Calm Approach to Caring for Yourself and Your Children

by Sarah Napthali

Addressing the often-overlooked spiritual needs of mothers, this book discusses Buddhist teachings as applied to the everyday challenges and stresses of raising children. Offered are ways for mothers to reconnect with their inner selves and become calmer and happier-with the recognition that a happier mother will be a better parent. This realistic look at motherhood acknowledges the sorrows as well as the joys of... (more)

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition

by Gary Gach

Enlightenment has never been easier—with this updated guide. There’s more to Buddhism than meditation and mantras—and this fully updated guide is what every reader needs on the path to enlightenment. With expanded information on the practice of Buddhism in the United States and the West, a greater focus on the relationship between Buddhism and Islam, and the effects of Buddhism on Christianity and... (more)

The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self

The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self

by Woody Hochswender

While the notion that "happiness can be found within oneself" has recently become popular, Buddhism has taught for thousands of years that every person is a Buddha, or enlightened being, and has the potential for true and lasting happiness. Through real-life examples, the authors explain how adopting this outlook has positive effects on one's health, relationships, and career, and gives new insights into world... (more)

Living Buddha, Living Christ 10th Anniversary Edition

Living Buddha, Living Christ 10th Anniversary Edition

by Thich Nhat Hanh

10th anniversary edition of the classic text, updated, revised, and featuring a Mindful Living Journal. Buddha and Christ, perhaps the two most pivotal figures in the history of humankind, each left behind a legacy of teachings and practices that have shaped the lives of billions of people over two millennia. If they were to meet on the road today, what would each think of the other's spiritual views and... (more)

Monkey

A Folk Novel of China

by Arthur Waley, Cheng'en Wu

Probably the most popular book in the history of the Far East, this classic sixteenth century novel is a combination of picaresque novel and folk epic that mixes satire, allegory, and history into a rollicking adventure. It is the story of the roguish Monkey and his encounters with major and minor spirits, gods, demigods, demons, ogres, monsters, and fairies. This translation, by the distinguished scholar Arthur... (more)

Seven Years in Tibet

by Heinrich Harrer

This real-life adventure is the story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian who, during World War II, escaped from a British internment camp in India and walked across the Himalayas. Harrer eventually arrived in Tibet, where he spent seven years with the Dalai Lama. This fascinating audiobook coincides with the release of the feature film starring Brad Pitt. October publication date. 2 cassettes.

Magic and Mystery in Tibet

by Alexandra David-Neel

David-Neel illustrates the point that there is much more to life than is found on the surface. Readers are initiated into powerful meditations, breathing exercises, the control of body heat, visions, shamanic magic and past life recollection.

Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness( Rough Cut )

Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness( Rough Cut )

by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Now in paperback, the guide to living a meaningful life from the world stress expert "<The> journey toward health and sanity is nothing less than an invitation to wake up to the fullness of our lives as if they actually mattered . . ." --Jon Kabat-Zinn, from the Introduction Ten years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed the way we thought about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction... (more)

Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior: Book and Card Set

Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior: Book and Card Set

by Chogyam Trungpa

In this practical guide to enlightened living, Chögyam Trungpa offers an inspiring vision for our time, based on the figure of the sacred warrior. In ancient times, the warrior learned to master the challenges of life, both on and off the battlefield. He acquired a sense of personal freedom and power—not through violence or aggression, but through gentleness, courage, and self-knowledge. The Japanese samurai, the... (more)

The Accidental Buddhist: Mindfulness, Enlightenment and Sitting Still

The Accidental Buddhist: Mindfulness, Enlightenment and Sitting Still

by Dinty W. Moore

When Dinty Moore was fifteen and on a Catholic Youth retreat weekend at a monastery in upstate New York, he thought for a brief moment he might grow up to be a priest. Instead, over the years, he lost his faith. "Twenty-five years later, I found myself at the doorway of a different monastery," Moore writes. " And the monks? Well, this time the monks were Buddhists." The Accidental Buddhist is the funny,... (more)

The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation

The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation

by John Baker

Chögyam Trungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of modern American culture makes his books among the most accessible works of Buddhist philosophy. Here Trungpa explores the true meaning of freedom, showing us how our preconceptions, attitudes, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair.... (more)

Awakening The Buddhist Heart: Integrating Love, Meaning, and Connection into Every Part of Your Life

Awakening The Buddhist Heart: Integrating Love, Meaning, and Connection into Every Part of Your Life

by Lama Surya Das

Surya Das illustrates how to develop authentic presence, how to connect to our own life experience, build deeper relationships, embrace life's lessons, as well as learn how to love what we don't like. Everyone needs to feel connected, to love and feel loved, to reach out to others and communicate in order to overcome alienation, loneliness, and a feeling of being disconnected. In AWAKENING THE BUDDHIST HEART ... (more)

The Essential Dalai Lama: His Important Teachings

The Essential Dalai Lama: His Important Teachings

by Rajiv Mehrotra

An invaluable collection that brings together the best of the Dalai Lama’s writings on all aspects of life An inspiration to millions of people worldwide, the Dalai Lama has authored more than fifty books. Now, for the first time, The Essential Dalai Lama brings together the best of the Dalai Lama’s writings on all aspects of life, from work to meditation. Divided into four sections—The Vision,... (more)

Buddhism for Beginners

by Thubten Chodron

Answers fundamental questions and issues that arise in the minds of modern Western individuals who are beginning this tradition of practical spirituality.

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