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Living Beautifully: with Uncertainty and Change Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion September 28, 2012 0 By Pema Chodren 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.... Read more Read reviews Write review	210	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 5.0 (1)
Confusion Arises as Wisdom: Gampopa's Heart Advice on the Path of Mahamudra Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion June 30, 2012 0 By Ringu Tulku The Tibetan Buddhist teachings on the freedom that comes from perceiving the emptiness of all phenomena—teachings known collectively by the name Mahamudra—are presented here with remarkable clarity through commentary on a twelfth-century text. The text is "Gampopa's Great Teachings to the Assembly," by Gampopa, the foremost disciple of the legendary figure Milarepa and founder of Tibetan Buddhism's Kagyu school.... Read more Read reviews Write review	146	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.0 (1)
Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion June 15, 2012 0 By Yamamoto Tsunetomo Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an eighteenth-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die. While Hagakure was for... Read more Read reviews Write review	115	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
This Is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment June 14, 2012 0 By Susan Moon In this intimate and funny collection of essays on the sometimes confusing, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious condition of being a woman over sixty, Susan Moon keeps her sense of humor and she keeps her reader fully engaged. Among the pieces she has included here are an essay on the gratitude she feels for her weakening bones; observations on... Read more Read reviews Write review	93	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Everything Is the Way: Ordinary Mind Zen Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion May 31, 2012 0 By Elihu Genmyo Smith These days, when Zen has become a kind of shorthand for anything that’s enigmatic or aesthetically spare, it’s refreshing be reminded that Zen is at heart a practice for waking up from the dream we inhabit—in order to free ourselves from the suffering the dream imposes on us. Elihu Genmyo Smith’s eminently practical Zen teaching never loses sight... Read more Read reviews Write review	130	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Master of the Three Ways: Reflections of a Chinese Sage on Living a Satisfying Life Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion May 20, 2012 0 By Hung Ying-Ming At once profound, spiritual, and witty, Master of the Three Ways is a remarkable work about human nature, the essence of life, and how to live simply and with awareness. In three hundred and fifty-seven verses, the author, Hung Ying-ming—a seventeenth-century Chinese sage—explores good and evil, honesty and deception, wisdom and foolishness, and heaven and hell. He draws from... Read more Read reviews Write review	213	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 3.7 (1)
Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment May 14, 2012 0 By David Richo Most relationship problems are essentially trust issues, explains psychotherapist David Richo. Whether it’s fear of commitment, insecurity, jealousy, or a tendency to be controlling, the real obstacle is a fundamental lack of trust—both in ourselves and in our partner. Daring to Trust offers key insights and practical exercises for exploring and addressing our trust issues in relationships. Topics... Read more Read reviews Write review	78	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Classics) Hot Our World » Activism & Social Justice May 07, 2012 0 By Miyamoto Musashi Here is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. The Book of Five Rings —which has... Read more Read reviews Write review	114	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Dreaming Yourself Awake: Lucid Dreaming and Tibetan Dream Yoga for Insight and Transformation Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment May 03, 2012 0 By B. Alan Wallace Brian Hodel Some of the greatest of life’s adventures can happen while you’re sound asleep. That’s the promise of lucid dreaming, which is the ability to alter your own dream reality any way you like simply by being aware of the fact that you’re dreaming while you’re in the midst of a dream. There is a range of techniques anyone can... Read more Read reviews Write review	77	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Five Keys to Mindful Communication: Using Deep Listening and Mindful Speech to Strengthen Relationships, Heal Conflicts, and Accomplish Your Goals Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment March 30, 2012 0 By Susan Gillis Chapman Good communication is essential to any healthy relationship, whether it’s between spouses, family members, friends, or co-workers, and mindfulness—the practice of nonjudgmental awareness—can help us communicate more effectively and meaningfully with others in our personal and professional lives. Here, Susan Chapman, a psychotherapist and long-time Buddhist practitioner, explains how the practice of mindfulness awareness can change the way we... Read more Read reviews Write review	361	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.7 (2)
Natural Brilliance: A Buddhist System for Uncovering Your Strengths and Letting Them Shine Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion March 30, 2012 0 By Irini Rockwell Understanding yourself is the key to dealing with—and even enjoying—the inevitable complexity of life. Irini Rockwell presents us with a powerful system for the kind of self-understanding that leads to just that kind of satisfying relationship with life. It’s a Buddhist model for identifying your unique mix of personality traits that make up your innate intelligence. All five qualities—presence,... Read more Read reviews Write review	65	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Buddha Walks into a Bar: A Guide to Life for a New Generation Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion February 10, 2012 0 By Lodro Rinzler The Buddha Walks into a Bar is a book for those who are spiritual but not religious, who are disillusioned by the state of the world, who are sick of their jobs (and just started last Tuesday), who like drinking beer and having sex and hate being preached at, who are striving to deepen their social interactions beyond the... Read more Read reviews Write review	165	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.3 (1)
The Best Buddhist Writing 2011 (A Shambhala Sun Book) Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion December 09, 2011 0 By Melvin McLeod A thought-provoking mix of the most notable and insightful Buddhism-inspired writing published in the last year. The Best Buddhist Writing 2011 includes: • Karen Miller's story of love, marriage, and dishes • Joanna Macy on the First Noble Truth and healing from the legacy of Chernobyl • Brian Haycock's taxi ride on the... Read more Read reviews Write review	126	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion November 22, 2011 0 By Jack Kornfield If you want to find inner peace and wisdom, you don't need to move to an ashram or monastery. Your life, just as it is, is the perfect place to be. Jack Kornfield, one of America's most respected Buddhist teachers, shares this and other key lessons gleaned from more than forty years of committed study and practice. Topics... Read more Read reviews Write review	221	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 5.0 (1)
A Little Book of Love: Heart Advice on Bringing Happiness to Ourselves and Our World Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment November 01, 2011 0 By Moh Hardin In the Buddhist tradition, love is not just a feeling but a way of being present with ourselves and others. This book offers practical advice on how to cultivate love, how to deepen it, and how to let it flower in our lives. We may feel great love for our partners, our children, and our friends, but how do... Read more Read reviews Write review	283	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.0 (1)
Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh: 365 days of practical, powerful teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion October 19, 2011 0 By Thich Nhat Hanh Bringing the energy of true presence into our lives really does change things for the better—and all it takes is a little training. This treasury of 365 gems of daily wisdom from one of the most beloved Buddhist teachers of our age is a help and support for anyone who wants to train to meet every moment of life... Read more Read reviews Write review	182	Editor rating 5.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion September 06, 2011 0 By Joan Halifax The Buddhist approach to death can be of great benefit to people of all backgrounds—as has been demonstrated time and again in Joan Halifax’s decades of work with the dying and their caregivers. Inspired by traditional Buddhist teachings, her work is a source of wisdom for all those who are charged with a dying person’s care, facing their own... Read more Read reviews Write review	227	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Right Here with You: Bringing Mindful Awareness into Our Relationships Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment July 21, 2011 0 By Andrea Miller, Ed. n recent years scientists have discovered that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance our sense of well-being. In this book, readers learn how mindfulness can be brought to bear in our relationships to increase intimacy, strengthen communication, and help us to find greater fulfilment. Topics in this collection include how to open your heart and develop... Read more Read reviews Write review	448	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
How to Train a Wild Elephant: And Other Adventures in Mindfulness Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment July 18, 2011 1 By Jan Chozen Bays A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one’s overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD—physician and Zen teacher—has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing... Read more Read reviews Write review	276	Editor rating 5.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Vivid Awareness: The Mind Instructions of Khenpo Gangshar Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion April 18, 2011 0 By Khenchen Thrangu In the summer of 1957, the revered Buddhist teacher and scholar Khenpo Gangshar foresaw the difficulties that would soon fall upon Tibet and began teaching in a startling new way that enabled all those who heard him to use the coming difficulties as the path of Dharma practice. The teaching consisted of the essential points of mahamudra and dzogchen,... Read more Read reviews Write review	267	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Mindfulness Revolution: Leading Psychologists, Scientists, Artists, and Meditatiion Teachers on the Power of Mindfulness in Daily Life Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment March 31, 2011 0 By Barry Boyce, Ed. In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the art and science of mindfulness. Simply put, mindfulness is a means for developing greater awareness of our moment-to-moment experience—for fully experiencing what is happening within us and around us. It has been scientifically shown to reduce stress and improve health. Recent studies also indicate that mindfulness can... Read more Read reviews Write review	181	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 5.0 (1)
The Power of an Open Question: The Buddha's Path to Freedom Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion March 15, 2011 0 By Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel Asking challenging questions leads to powerful insights. That’s the premise of this first book by Buddhist teacher Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel. How do we find a resting place in a world that is complex and always changing? How do we practice spirituality beyond the limits of blind acceptance and doubt? Elizabeth proposes that we access our deepest intelligence through asking these... Read more Read reviews Write review	337	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 5.0 (1)
The Art of Peace Hot Inspiration » Self-Help & Empowerment January 03, 2011 0 By John Stevens Morihei Ueshiba The real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature—as the inspirational teachings in this collection show. The selections are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of aikido, a mind-body discipline that offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict.... Read more Read reviews Write review	567	Editor rating 5.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Beyond Happiness: The Zen Way to True Contentment Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion January 02, 2011 0 By Ezra Bayda Many books have been published in recent years on happiness. Zen teacher Ezra Bayda believes that the happiness “boom” has been largely a bust for readers. Why? Because it’s precisely the pursuit of happiness that keeps us trapped in cycles of dissatisfaction and suffering. In Beyond Happiness, Bayda draws on Zen teachings to question our conventional notions about... Read more Read reviews Write review	492	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 5.0 (1)
Bridge of Waves: What Music Is and How Listening to It Changes the World Hot Health » Body, Mind & Spirit December 03, 2010 1 By W.A. Mathieu Music is nothing but a sequence of fleeting vibrations that arise and subside. Why can something so insubstantial thrill us, pacify us, or even make us cry? Because, says W. A. Mathieu, whether it’s a cantata or a blues jag, a harmonica solo or a symphony, music always reveals the sacred, making a bridge across the space between us... Read more Read reviews Write review	417	Editor rating 5.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Buddha Is Still Teaching: Contemporary Buddhist Wisdom Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion November 20, 2010 0 By Jack Kornfield When the Buddha set in motion the wheel of Dharma, he knew that the teaching he gave was inexhaustible—that every future generation would find its own skillful ways to convey it to the hearts and minds of those ready to hear. The Buddha Is Still Teaching is testimony to the fulfillment of that promise today. The selections it contains,... Read more Read reviews Write review	307	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.3 (1)
Living This Life Fully: Stories and Teachings of Munindra Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion November 20, 2010 0 By Mirka Knaster “Whatever you are doing should be done mindfully, dynamically, with totality and completeness. Then it becomes meditation. It is not thinking, but experiencing from moment to moment, living from moment to moment, without clinging, without condemning, without judging.”—Munindra Anagarika Munindra (1915–2003) was a Bengali Buddhist master and scholar who became one of the most important Vipassana meditation teachers... Read more Read reviews Write review	324	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
The Best Buddhist Writing 2010 Hot Inspiration » Spirituality & Religion November 20, 2010 0 By Melvin McLeod Here is this year’s installment in the series Publishers Weekly says “does a great service by highlighting views and themes as they modulate with each passing year.” The Best Buddhist Writing 2010 is an eclectic, inspiring collection of writings from the Buddhist perspective. Selected by the editors of the Shambhala Sun, North America’s leading Buddhist-inspired magazine, the essays, articles,... Read more Read reviews Write review	404	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 4.7 (1)
The Sound of One Hand: Paintings and Calligraphy by Zen Master Hakuin Hot Inspiration » Art & Literature October 20, 2010 1 By Audrey Yoshiko Seo Stephen Addiss Hakuin Ekaku (1685–1768) is one of the most influential figures in the history of Zen. He can be considered the founder of the modern Japanese Rinzai tradition, for which he famously emphasized the importance of koan practice in awakening, and he revitalized the monastic life of his day. But his teaching was by no means limited to monastery or... Read more Read reviews Write review	618	Editor rating 5.0 User rating 0.0 (0)
Freeing the Body, Freeing the Mind: Writings on the Connections between Yoga and Buddhism Hot Health » Body, Mind & Spirit September 23, 2010 0 By Michael Stone In this collection of provocative essays by prominent teachers of Yoga and Buddhism, the common ground of these two ancient traditions becomes clear. Michael Stone has brought together a group of intriguing voices to show how Buddhism and Yoga share the same roots, the same values, and the same spiritual goals. The themes addressed here are rich and varied,... Read more Read reviews Write review	334	Editor rating 0.0 User rating 0.0 (0)