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Sit, Walk, Don't Talk

Author : Jennifer Howd
Publisher : Parallax Press
ISBN 13 : 1941529712
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book Sit, Walk, Don't Talk written by Jennifer Howd and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennifer Howd had been building a mindfulness practice for a few years before taking on the challenge of her first nine-day silent meditation retreat. In this debut memoir, she chronicles the humorous--and often harrowing--adventures of the dueling inner voices that emerge in the silence: one intent on focusing on the seemingly negative aspects of her experiences, and the other on helping her see the positivity that can come from them. Illuminating for those who are new to mindfulness and resonant for those with established practices, Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat also includes a helpful appendix listing tips for preparing for a silent meditation retreat, including a section for undertaking a retreat on your own. Sit, Walk, Don't Talk is written from a secular perspective and will appeal to folks who've never attended a residential retreat but are curious about the experience and want to get a taste of what to expect before possibly taking the plunge. Practitioners who dream of going on retreat but cannot make the time will also get a lot out of Howd's story, as well as folks who've been on many retreats and want to recapture the feeling without leaving home.

Trusting the Gold

Author : Tara Brach
Publisher : Sounds True
ISBN 13 : 1683647149
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Trusting the Gold written by Tara Brach and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully illustrated gift book to help us uncover and trust the innate goodness in ourselves and others. We receive so many messages from our culture meant to divide us from one another or turn us against ourselves. Yet when we stop judging, stop avoiding, stop trying to resist that which makes us afraid or ashamed, we open to our true nature—a boundless field of awareness that is innately fearless and loving. This recognition of our essential human goodness may be the most radical act of healing we can take. “The gold of our true nature can never be tarnished,” says Tara Brach. “In the moments of remembering and trusting this basic goodness of our Being, we open to happiness, peace, and freedom.” In Trusting the Gold, Tara draws from more than four decades of experience as a meditation teacher and psychologist to share her most valuable practices for reconnecting with the beauty of our humanity—from timeless Buddhist wisdom to techniques adapted to the specific challenges of our modern age. Here you’ll explore three pathways of remembering and living from your full aliveness: • Opening to the Truth of the present moment • Turning toward Love in any situation • Resting in the Freedom of our natural, radiant awareness “Even in the midst of our deepest emotional suffering, self-compassion is the pathway that will carry us home,” Dr. Brach writes. “What a joy to pause and behold our basic goodness, and to see how it shines through each of us. Seeing that secret beauty, we fall in love with all of life.”

From Anxiety to Love

Author : Corinne Zupko
Publisher : New World Library
ISBN 13 : 1608685063
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book From Anxiety to Love written by Corinne Zupko and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Ready for Unstoppable Inner Peace Author Corinne Zupko undertook her study of psychology out of necessity when debilitating anxiety threatened to derail her life. Seeking ways to do more than temporarily alleviate her symptoms, Corinne began to study A Course in Miracles (ACIM), mindfulness meditation, and the latest therapeutic approaches for treating anxiety. In From Anxiety to Love, she shares what she learned and gently guides you through the process, helping you undo anxiety-based thinking and fostering mindful shifts in your thoughts and actions. Whether struggling with everyday stress or near-crippling discomfort, you will find that Corinne’s approach offers a new way of healing from — rather than just coping with — fear and anxiety.

Teachings of the Buddha

Author : Jack Kornfield
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834823020
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Teachings of the Buddha written by Jack Kornfield and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reissue of the most popular collection of teachings from Buddhist literature, selected by one of the best known American Buddhist teachers—with a new preface and afterword Jack Kornfield, one of the most respected American Buddhist teachers, has compiled these teachings to impart the essence and inspiration of Buddhism to readers of all spiritual traditions. This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources, and is perfect for those both new to Buddhism and longtime practitioners. Among the selections: · Some of the earliest recorded sayings of the Buddha on the practice of freedom · Passages from later Indian scriptures on the perfection of wisdom · Verses from Tibetan masters on the enlightened mind · Songs in praise of meditation by Zen teachers · New selections on the role of women in early Buddhism Also included are traditional instructions on how to practice sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion.

Dawning of Clear Light

Author : Martin Lowenthal
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781571743756
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book Dawning of Clear Light written by Martin Lowenthal and published by Hampton Roads Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retreats in darkness have been used by all the great spiritual traditions for thousands of years as a method for tapping deep clarity, accessing sacred wisdom, connecting with the Divine, and training to transform the mind/body system into a manifestation of wisdom. In dark retreat, the practitioner lives in complete darkness--eating, sleeping, meditating, and simply existing in a world without external light. Traditionally, in Tibet, dark retreats were performed by monks as part of their training with the support of their monastery and their fellow monks. But dark retreats are of value to people from all walks of life, from the monastic to the busy householder--those with jobs, families, and all-too-many responsibilities. Martin Lowenthal has taken a practice little-known in the West and made it accessible by incorporating methods based in western psychology with traditional Tibetan Buddhism. There are many advantages of a retreat in the dark, one of which is rest for our eyes, weary from overstimulation in our visually oriented world, that then promotes overall relaxation of body and mind. This relaxation helps us cut through old mental and emotional habits, harmonizes the elements in the body, works with visions, and rests in the "Natural State." Retreats in the dark also improve the quality of our daily life. We can develop greater clarity and awareness in every aspect of living. When we improve the conditions of our lives, we provide an atmosphere more conducive to continued meditation practices. Dark retreat is also a powerful setting for practicing tantra. Tantra uses imagination, senses, and creativity to transform experience into food for the spirit. Dawning of Clear Light is a celebration, a joyous invitation to find the treasures that are hidden within your world and the world around you.

Awake in the Wild

Author : Mark Coleman
Publisher : New World Library
ISBN 13 : 1577317149
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book Awake in the Wild written by Mark Coleman and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-10-18 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Nature deficit disorder” has become an increasingly challenging problem in our hypermodern world. In Awake in the Wild, Mark Coleman shows seekers how to remedy this widespread malady by reconnecting with nature through Buddhism. Each short (two to three pages) chapter includes a concrete nature meditation relating to such topics as Attuning to the Natural World, Reflecting the Rhythms of Nature, Walking with Compassion, Releasing the Inner Noise, Freeing the Animal Within, Coming into the Peace of Wild Things, Weathering the Storms of Life, and more. Incorporating anecdotes from the author’s many nature retreats, Buddhist wisdom and teachings, important nature writings by others, and nature itself, the book invites readers to participate in, not just observe, nature; develop a loving connection with the earth as a form of environmental activism; decrease urban alienation through experiencing nature; embody nature’s peaceful presence; and connect with ancient spiritual wisdom through nature meditations.

A Retreat

Author : John Cuthbert Hedley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book A Retreat written by John Cuthbert Hedley and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Flourishing in Uncertain Times

Author : Danny Kyei-Poakwa
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781649458858
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (588 download)

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Download or read book Flourishing in Uncertain Times written by Danny Kyei-Poakwa and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book could not be timelier as it neared completion during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. Flourishing in Uncertain Times is a work that will inspire in a time when the world needs inspiration. It is a fresh look at the power of prayer and faith in a world that changes from day to day. This innovative book creates synergy and challenges leaders to move beyond the fundamentals and stand on the promises of God. You will enjoy this challenging read as you use these principles to lead and teach others to lead.

With Compassionate Understanding

Author : Steve Weissman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book With Compassionate Understanding written by Steve Weissman and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Mind Illuminated

Author : Culadasa
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1781808791
Total Pages : 675 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (818 download)

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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.

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Author : Sylvia Boorstein
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062111922
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book Don't Just Do Something, Sit There written by Sylvia Boorstein and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get away from doing and into being with this lively, down-to-earth guide to your own meditation retreat by beloved mindfulness meditation teacher Sylvia Boorstein. Presenting what Jon Kabat-Zinn has called "endearingly personal mindfulness wisdom," she offers a three-day retreat plan accompanied by timeless lessons -- always grounded in real life -- on how anyone can achieve calm, clarity and joy through meditation practices.

Retreat Designs and Meditation Exercises

Author : Suzanne G. Farnham
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0819224820
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Retreat Designs and Meditation Exercises written by Suzanne G. Farnham and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 1994-08-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to planning spiritual retreats. Step-by-step retreat designs, accompanying meditation exercises, and leader’s guidelines based on the bestseller Listening Hearts, are presented in this unique resource. Songs, from the Listening Hearts Songbook, specially-planned Eucharists, Scripture readings, meaningful projects, and meditation options are arranged to result in a Spirit-filled community bonding. Retreats designed to Create an atmosphere that will develop a sense of the meaning and value of spiritual community. Present a variety of opportunities to reflect on God’s call to each participant. Allow retreatants time to present centered in God. Retreat Designs and Meditation Exercises can be used with other Listening Hearts series books: Listening Hearts, Grounded in God (Revised Edition), and the Manual for Discussion Leaders.

A Living-Room Retreat

Author : Helen C. Swift
Publisher : Samuel French
ISBN 13 : 9780912228952
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book A Living-Room Retreat written by Helen C. Swift and published by Samuel French. This book was released on 1981 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Drunk Yoga

Author : Eli Walker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 151074083X
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Drunk Yoga written by Eli Walker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The OFFICIAL Drunk Yoga book by the rebel behind the viral phenomenon! The Drunk Yoga craze is taking over… not even your bookshelf is safe! The official Drunk Yoga book includes 50 fun (and funny!) variations on traditional yoga poses including: Merlot-sana Vino-yasa WERK-Sasana Shot-a-runga Sip-da-Vino-sana Malbec-asana Bottle-konasana and so much more! In addition, you’ll learn the Drunk Yoga rules (so you don’t make any pour decisions), partner activities (so you won’t have to drink alone), hilarious fun facts, crazy stories from real Drunk Yoga classes, poems, drawings, and other fun surprises! Full of wine, yoga, jokes, and joy, Drunk Yoga is for the experienced yogi, the average barfly, the social butterfly, and the wallflower who needs a few sips of liquid courage. It’s about wine. And yoga. And not taking yourself too seriously. Already a huge hit for bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, and even office and team-building activities, this official book is founder Eli Walker’s newest way to bring Drunk Yoga to you, wherever you are. Drink wine. Do yoga. Be happy.

Radical Friendship

Author : Kate Johnson
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834843242
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Radical Friendship written by Kate Johnson and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A case for friendship as a radical practice of love, courage, and trust, and seven strategies that pave the way for profound social change. Grounded in the Buddha’s teachings on spiritual friendship, Radical Friendship shares seven strategies to help us embody our deepest values in all of our relationships. Drawing on her experiences as a leading meditation teacher, as well as personal stories of growing up multiracial in a racist world, Kate Johnson brings a fresh take on time-honored wisdom to help us connect more authentically with ourselves, with our friends and family, and within our communities. The divides we experience within us and between us are not only a threat to our physical and emotional health—they are also the weapons and the outcomes of structural oppression. But through wise relationships, it is possible to transform the barriers created by societal injustice. Johnson leads us on a journey to becoming better friends by offering ways to show up for our own and each other’s liberation at every stage of a relationship. Each chapter ends with a meditation or reflection practice to help readers cultivate vibrant, harmonious, revolutionary friendships. Radical Friendship offers a path of depth and hope and shows us the importance of working toward collective wellbeing, one relationship at a time.

Yoga and Spiritual Retreats

Author : Sibylle Kramer
Publisher : Braun Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783037681947
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book Yoga and Spiritual Retreats written by Sibylle Kramer and published by Braun Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escaping from the daily routine, forgetting everyday life duties for a while, and taking the time to balance body and soul are among the growing spiritual needs of Western societies. Places of retreat far away from the mundane, which are devoted to such needs, are becoming increasingly in demand. These can range from a luxurious resort in the Oman desert, via a yoga oasis in the middle of Miami to a minimalist hideaway in the vicinity of a Buddhist temple in the Himalayas. This volume presents buildings and rooms that have been created to serve contemplation, meditation, the regeneration of strength, and the enjoyment of quiet. Their design is characterized by lighting, colour schemes, the use of natural materials, and open spatial concepts that support relaxation, self-awareness, and enlightenment. In these projects, architecture constitutes the bridge between human beings, space, and nature.

Get Some Headspace

Author : Andy Puddicombe
Publisher : Hodder Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9781444722208
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Get Some Headspace written by Andy Puddicombe and published by Hodder Paperbacks. This book was released on 2012 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'If you're thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction....I'm grateful to Andy for helping me on this journey.' BILL GATES 'It's kind of genius' EMMA WATSON Feeling stressed about Christmas/Brexit/everthing? Try this... Demystifying meditation for the modern world: an accessible and practical route to improved health, happiness and well being, in as little as 10 minutes. Andy Puddicombe, founder of the celebrated Headspace, is on a mission: to get people to take 10 minutes out of their day to sit in the now. Here he shares his simple to learn, but highly effective techniques of meditation. * Rest an anxious, busy mind * Find greater ease when faced with difficult emotions, thoughts, circumstances * Improve focus and concentration * Sleep better * Achieve new levels of calm and fulfilment. The benefits of mindfulness and meditation are well documented and here Andy brings this ancient practice into the modern world, tailor made for the most time starved among us. First published as Get Some Headspace, this reissue shows you how just 10 minutes of mediation per day can bring about life changing results.