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Book Synopsis The Complete Book on Equanimity and Peace by : Young Kim
Download or read book The Complete Book on Equanimity and Peace written by Young Kim and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-03-07 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book which explores how to life a live with a lot less suffering and anxiety. It tries to answer the question as to how and why modern society programs its citizens for unhappiness. It talks about the dangers of listening to main stream media and argues that advertising is so dangerous to one's peace of mind. There are many strategies of how to change one's thought processes to have less attachments to the material world. The book explores the science of happiness and what makes people content in general. The book addresses how the primary battle in this life is not with other people but mainly with one's own mind. There are various philosophies brought up including Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Stoicism. It is discussed how many of the timeless messages can be of service in one's life during difficult periods. The book argues that the goal of spiritual awakening is paramount to one's lasting bliss and happiness. Finally, the book maintains that we are one universal consciousness.
Download or read book The Issue at Hand written by Gil Fronsdal and published by Insight Meditation Center. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice. An inspiring and very accessible compilation of essays and edited talks on the Buddhist practice of mindfulness. As Gil Fronsdal states, "the search for the issue at hand is the search for what is closest at hand, for what is directly seen, heard, smelt, tasted, felt, and cognized in the present." Gil brings the practice of mindfulness not only to formal meditation but to all the varying aspects of every day life.
Book Synopsis The Meditator's Atlas by : Matthew Flickstein
Download or read book The Meditator's Atlas written by Matthew Flickstein and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditation can seem a mystery; Where do you begin? Where will you end up? What might you find along the way? You'll find the answers in The Meditator's Atlas. Formerly titled Swallowing the River Gangesand now totally revised, The Meditator's Atlas truly is a comprehensive and trust worthy'' road map of the inner world'' for anyone who meditates. Respected teacher Matthew Flickstein is your friendly guide, explaining what meditation is, how to do it, and how to make the skills and benefits that it engenders your own, including; finding work that supports your priorities overcoming doubt cultivating helpful attitudes incorporating mindfulness into every aspect of your life and, how all of this adds up to a happier life. What makes this book unique is the way Flickstein uses two classic Buddhist texts - the Path of Purification, and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness - to help readers make clear sense out of the new, fascinating, and sometimes even frightening states that one may encounter on the long journey to enlightenment. Readers will come away from this book with their own insights clarified and with a helpful sense of what lies ahead.
Book Synopsis The Gift of Kabbalah by : Tamar Frankiel
Download or read book The Gift of Kabbalah written by Tamar Frankiel and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2003-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive, down-to-earth introduction to explain the primary message of Kabbalah--that we are to become like God. Unlike the faddish books that just discuss Kabbalah as a magical system, or those that treat it as if it were separable from Judaism, this inspiring book makes accessible the mysteries of Kabbalah with thorough scholarship and depth of spiritual insight. It traces the evolution of Kabbalah in Judaism and sets forth its most important gift: a way of revealing the connection that exists between our "everyday" life and the spiritual oneness of the universe. Including hands-on "personal Kabbalah" exercises that help bring the teachings into your life, The Gift of Kabbalahexplores: Healing from the Source Holiness in the Ordinary Contemplating Your Place in History Building a Positive Structure for Life The Soul's Contract with God ... and much more.
Book Synopsis The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy by : Bruno A. Cayoun
Download or read book The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy written by Bruno A. Cayoun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to MiCBT for therapists working in clinical settings The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers therapists working in clinical settings a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness (vipassana) training and the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The increasing popularity of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MiCBT) is principally attributed to its transdiagnostic applications. It offers novel tools that address a broad range of psychological disorders both acute and chronic, including those with complex comorbidities, and helps prevent relapse. The authoritative guide to this unique approach includes: A clear explanation of MiCBT’s origins and development, structure and content, scientific underpinnings and supporting empirical evidence A comprehensive guide to the 10-session MiCBT program for groups and individual clients that includes worksheets and handouts for each session and suggestions to overcome common difficulties A presentation of the research and practical experience of the authors, noted experts in the field of MiCBT Written for mental health therapists working with groups and individual clients, The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy offers an effective guide for implementing the principles of MiCBT within their professional practice.
Book Synopsis What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of the Dying by : Karen M. Wyatt, M.D.
Download or read book What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of the Dying written by Karen M. Wyatt, M.D. and published by SelectBooks. This book was released on with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A hospice physician relates stories about the end-of-life spiritual wisdom of several dying patients and their families in order to offer seven profound lessons to change one's perspective toward suffering, life, and death"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Reveal written by Bhuvana Mandalapu MD and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes someone successful? Throughout our lives we may find that any number of things can hold us back; tragedy, grief, financial difficulties, and fear are just some of the reasons we choose not to go after our dreams. We look at those who become great men like Steve Jobs and women like J.K. Rowling and wonder at their great lives. Even so, these people have faced problems of their own and overcome them. What is it within them that makes the difference? In this guide, author and neurologist Bhuvana Mandalapu advocates the constant practice of basic concepts such as don't give up, let it go, and moderation. Living by these rules helps us take advantage of the neuroplasticity of our minds in order to train ourselves to become successful. This consistent practice teaches us to accept our faults and shortcomings in order to bring them into harmony with our strengths and abilities. Simultaneously, as we continue this consistent practice, we can achieve harmony between our conscious and subconscious minds, resulting in a kind of super-consciousness that can help us dominate adversity and achieve even our most incredible goals.
Book Synopsis 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying by : Dr. Karen Wyatt
Download or read book 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying written by Dr. Karen Wyatt and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hospice doctor and caregiver shares 7 inspirational lessons she’s learned from her patients—plus daily practices to help you incorporate them into your life. “Clearly and succinctly written, and with deeply profound insights . . . highly recommended.” —Ken Wilber, author of The Integral Vision Karen Wyatt has been privileged to share the final months, weeks, days and moments with many of her patients. This unique experience has given her a profound insight into death and dying. In this book she shares her story and the stories of her patients, providing us with 7 key lessons that the dying can teach us. • Lesson 1: Suffering: Embrace Your Difficulties • Lesson 2: Love: Let Your Heart Be Broken • Lesson 3: Forgiveness: Hold No Resentments • Lesson 4: Presence: Dwell in the Present Moment • Lesson 5: Purpose: Manifest Your Highest Potential • Lesson 6: Surrender: Let Go of Expectations • Lesson 7: Impermanence: Face Your Fear Each lesson is a wake-up call inviting to us to live our lives more fully, with more connection and less regret. With each lesson Karen provides a clear analysis of the importance of that lesson and then goes on to share daily practices on how we can live the teachings as a spiritual practice.
Book Synopsis The Road to Liberation by : Moon-Hyun Yoon
Download or read book The Road to Liberation written by Moon-Hyun Yoon and published by 연화사. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1)It refers to a fine, soft, and smooth peduncle. It has the same meaning as touch, the sixth of the 12 relationships, and refers to the sense of touch that causes fine, soft, and smooth pleasure. 2)It refers to six superhuman abilities of freedom and freedom. That is, the divine-foot-path, which allows the body to appear as the mind desires, the heavenly-eye-path, which does not hinder the ability to see the life, death, sorrow, and joys of the six paths of living beings, and the various forms of the world, and the suffering and suffering of the six paths of living beings. Heavenly hearing, capable of hearing the language of happiness, anxiety, and joy, and various voices of the world; Tasimtong, knowing well the thoughts in the hearts of all beings in the six paths; and the destiny of the past life of oneself and the six living beings. It refers to the fateful tong (宿命通), which knows things well, and the progressive tong (漏盡通) that cuts off all the sufferings of the three worlds and does not receive birth and death in the three worlds. 3)The Sanskrit word is paca-kāmaguṇa, and it is also called the five myo-yok, the five myo-yok, and the five myo-saks. It refers to the five desires caused by obsession with the five boundaries of color, nature, scent, taste, and touch. In other words, it refers to lust, sexual desire, pleasure, lust, and lust. 4)It is also called the 10 paths of good karma, and is the opposite of the 10 paths of evil. 10Evil karma means committing acts of killing, stealing, adultery, lying, profane words, harsh words, sly words, greed, anger, and foolishness. Avoiding the above ten evils is the 10 good karma paths. 5)It refers to the five defilements that cover the nature of the mind and prevent good dharma from occurring: greed, anger, lethargy, delusion, and doubt. 6)Among the six paramitas, it refers to the jhana paramita. 7)In the new translation, each view is translated as review. Gak (覺) means to pursue and reason, which means thinking roughly about the principles of things, and gwan (觀) refers to the mental action of thinking carefully about the name and meaning of a method. These two impede the righteous mind of the second Zen or higher, so if they continue, the body and mind become tired and damaged, and they become obstacles to righteous thoughts. Depending on the presence or absence of each of these organs, it is possible to determine whether the depth of the right mind is shallow or deep. In Volume 21 of 『Chapahamgyeong』, it is said, “Having awareness and contemplation is called nine actions.” Since the angles and tubes are the cause of language, language does not exist apart from the angles and tubes. 8)Profit, non-profit, fame, obscurity, discussion, non-discussion, suffering, pleasure, etc. 9)It is also called worldly way or worldly way, and is the opposite concept of Murudo. It is called Yurudo because it is related to the practice of bringing about the consequences of the three worlds, including humans and heaven. 10) It is also called the fourth heart, and refers to the four hearts of self-love, sorrow, joy, and sorrow. 11) Also called the Four Minds, it observes that the body is unclean through self-image and fantasy, observes that perception is painful, observes that the mind is impermanent, and observes that the mind is impermanent. It refers to observing this non-self (no-self) and replacing the four inherited contemplative methods of meditation, pleasure, appearance, and self. 12) It is also called the 4th process, and it is an empty-rooted decision, a food-free decision, a non-possessed decision, and an emergency non-injury decision. ) refers to Gongmubyeoncheojeong transcends the fourth jhana of the form of meditation, destroys and eliminates all thoughts that hinder jhāna, and thinks that space is infinite. Consciousness and consciousness are thought to be infinite, transcending emptiness and consciousness. The non-possessing state transcends the non-possessing state and corresponds to non-possession, and one thinks about the idea of non-possession and settles on it. Non-non-possessive pre-condition transcends the non-possessive pre-disposition, thinks and possesses the concept [相] of non-possessive, non-possessive, and settles in it. This Jeong (定) is different from the annihilated Jeong (想) because it is the predominant form of ignorance (無明), and it is also different from the impermanent Jeong (無想定) because it is not impermanent (無想). 13) It is also called the 7 points of knowledge and 7 parts of vision. It is a practice that corresponds to the sixth class among the 37 classes. First, awareness of awareness is having a clear mind and always keeping jhāna and wisdom in mind. Second, the way to choose the law is to rely on wisdom to choose the true law and discard the false law. Third, Jeongjin-gakji (精進覺支) means devoting oneself to cultivating and learning the Dharma (Dharma) and not showing a lazy mind. Fourth, enlightenment is the joy of attaining the right Dharma. Fifth, Gyeongangakji (輕安覺支), also known as Uigakji (猗覺支), is when the body and mind are light, comfortable, and comfortable. Sixth, clear awareness is not being distracted by meditation. Seventh, blind spot is maintaining balance without the mind being biased or obsessed. 14) It refers to the five sense organs of sentient beings. The five sense organs, including the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and body, produce emotions and are therefore called the five emotions.
Book Synopsis The ZEN Ox-Herding Pictures by : Zensho W. Kopp
Download or read book The ZEN Ox-Herding Pictures written by Zensho W. Kopp and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on "the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures of Zen", a classic of Zen literature from the 12th century. It counts among the fundamental and essential works of Zen Buddhism. The book portrays the spiritual path to realisation by means of a story, illustrated in picture and verse, of an ox-herder searching for his lost ox - his true self. Zen Master Zensho's invaluable annotations are an expression of his enlightened consciousness - exceptionally clear, readily understood and true-to-life. They are highly practical and a unique orientation aid on the path to self-realisation. These enlightening explanations give us a new opening to a clear understanding of the mystical meaning of the Ten Ox-herding Pictures of Zen.
Download or read book The Mind Illuminated written by Culadasa and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 675 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on meditation, providing a nuts-and-bolts stage-based system that helps all levels of meditators establish and deepen their practice. Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation.
Book Synopsis Happy Lives, Good Lives by : Jennifer Wilson Mulnix
Download or read book Happy Lives, Good Lives written by Jennifer Wilson Mulnix and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2015-05-25 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happy Lives, Good Lives offers a thorough introduction to a variety of perspectives on happiness. Among the questions at issue: Is happiness only a state of mind, or is it something more? Is it the same for everyone? Is it under our control, and if so, to what extent? Can we be mistaken about whether we are happy? What role, if any, does happiness play in living a good life? Is it sometimes morally wrong to pursue happiness? Should governments promote happiness through public policy? Asking and answering these questions is worthwhile not only as an intellectual exercise, but also as a means of gaining practical insight into how best to pursue a happy life.
Download or read book Broken Dreams written by Mark Jackson and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The midlife crisis has become a cliché in modern society. Since the mid-twentieth century, the term has been used to explain infidelity in middle-aged men, disillusionment with personal achievements, the pain and sadness associated with separation and divorce, and the fear of approaching death. This book provides a meticulously researched account of the social and cultural conditions in which middle-aged men and women began to reevaluate their hopes and dreams, reassess their relationships, and seek new forms of identity and fresh pathways to self-satisfaction. Drawing on a rich seam of literary, medical, media, and cinematic sources, as well as personal accounts, Broken Dreams explores how the crises of middle-aged men and women were shaped by increased life expectancy, changing family structures, shifting patterns of work, and the rise of individualism.
Book Synopsis Stoicism for Beginners by : Marcus T. Ryan
Download or read book Stoicism for Beginners written by Marcus T. Ryan and published by E.C. Publishing via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You struggle with Negative Emotions? Burdened with distractions in today’s fast-paced world? If yes, read on... Stoicism is a philosophy that has been around for centuries, yet its teachings are still very much applicable for today’s modern living. And while Stoicism can provide several benefits such as dealing with emotions and experiencing contentment, many of the resources available teaching Stoicism can be too complex to understand. The key is finding a simple and easy-to-follow Stoicism guide with practical strategies that would help one become the best version of themselves. In this complete step-by-step guide, Stoicism for Beginners: How to Apply Ancient Stoic Wisdom Today using Practical and Simple Steps to Overcome Obstacles, Attain Contentment and Live a Better Life, you will discover: -How Stoicism can help you succeed today -The effective ways on how to become a Stoic in today’s fast-paced world -How to apply the Stoic teachings from one of the world’s leading sources of ancient Stoic philosophy to your current situation -How to learn a famous Stoic philosopher’s teachings that is being practiced by today’s authority figures and millionaires -The principles from a renowned Stoic philosopher that could help you deal with destructive emotions -How to effectively deal with the 5 known Negative Emotions that could be holding you back to personal success -Stoic principles you can use to apply to your Relationships Ways on how to effectively thrive in a Stressful Environment ...and much, much more! Added BONUSES: - Bonus 1: Includes a Bonus Chapter: “Stoicism and Mindfulness” - Bonus 2: Includes a Book Preview: “Enneagram Self-Discovery" With easy-to-follow techniques and step-by-step details on each chapter to provide you in getting results - even if you have never tried Stoicism before or have struggled all these years trying to manage your emotions, you will find actionable strategies in this book that are both simple and practical to help develop your best self. So if you want to successfully become your best self with Stoicism, simply click on the “Buy Now” button to get started.
Book Synopsis Troubled by Elephants by : Robert Owings
Download or read book Troubled by Elephants written by Robert Owings and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colton undertakes a cross-country road trip to his hometown in the vague pursuit to rekindle purpose in life. A cumbersome encounter with his sister’s new neighbor, Kit, leads to entanglement with threats to Kit’s life. An international cartel believes Kit holds documents her ex-husband placed with her. Meanwhile, the police are investigating the disappearance of her ex-husband, suspecting Kit knows more than she will reveal. Avoiding his own issues, Colton attempts to help her, only to become mired in a world that further challenges his sense of self, all juxtaposed against hometown memories and Southern culture, the paradox he both escaped and longs for.
Book Synopsis Every Day, Holy Day by : Alan Morinis
Download or read book Every Day, Holy Day written by Alan Morinis and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The myriad events and interactions that make up our everyday life provide a rich opportunity for us to examine our impulses and actions and grow spiritually, according to the Jewish practice of Mussar. Mussar is an eminently wise, practical, and effective way to cultivate awareness, gratitude, personal growth, and ethical action on a daily basis. The path has its origins in Orthodox Judaism but it has become popular with Jews of all affiliations who are interested in a practice that can infuse daily life with more purpose and meaning. This daybook will be an essential companion to anyone who wants to experience this life-changing contemplative practice. Using a "soul trait" such as honesty, courage, enthusiasm, honor, and equanimity as a starting point, each practice page includes: • a teaching that illuminates the trait of the day • an affirmation phrase focused on that trait • a practical exercise to expand our experience of the trait • a space for journaling about experiences with the trait To learn more, visit www.mussarinstitute.org.
Book Synopsis Contemplative Literature by : Louis Komjathy
Download or read book Contemplative Literature written by Louis Komjathy and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of primary texts on meditation and contemplative prayer from a wide range of religious traditions. This is the first theoretically informed and historically accurate comparative anthology of primary texts on meditation and contemplative prayer. Written by international experts on the respective texts and corresponding traditions, Contemplative Literature provides introductions to and primary sources on contemplative practice from various religious traditions. The contributors explore classical Daoist apophatic meditation, Quaker silent prayer, Jewish Kabbalah, Southern Buddhist meditation, Sufi contemplation, Eastern Orthodox prayer, Pure Land Buddhist visualization, Hindu classical Yoga, Dominican Catholic prayer, Daoist internal alchemy, and modern therapeutic meditation. Each introduction to a contemplative text discusses its historical context, the associated religious tradition and literature, the method of contemplative practice, and the texts legacy and influence. Volume editor Louis Komjathy opens the work with a thoughtful consideration of interpretive issues in the emerging interdisciplinary field of contemplative studies. Readers will gain not only a nuanced understanding of important works of contemplative literature, but also resources for understanding contemplative practice and contemplative experience from a comparative and cross-cultural perspective. We have not seen anything this bold and this global since Friedrich Heiler wrote his classic study on the typology of prayer over eighty years ago. Komjathy and his essayists have vastly expanded the scope, depth, and sophistication of this project here. In the process, they have struggled with all of the critical questions around religious pluralism, tradition, and religious authority, and have emboldened the comparative project itself. Contemplation and comparison, it turns out, go very well together. Jeffrey J. Kripal, author of Comparing Religions: Coming to Terms Teachers and scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, and general readers interested in contemplative practice will cherish a book like this. Im happy that Louis Komjathy has done this great work. It will undoubtedly be hailed as a milestone. Ruben L. F. Habito, author of Healing Breath: Zen for Christians and Buddhists in a Wounded World
