The “down-to-earth, unsentimental, [and] high-humored” Pema Chödrön classic on learning to face our lives just as they are (Los Angeles Times) It's true, as they say, that we can only love others when we first love ourselves—and we can only experience real joy when we stop running from pain. The key to understanding these truisms is simple but not easy: we must learn to open ourselves up to life in all its manifestations. Here, spiritual teacher and When Things Fall Apart author Pema Chödrön p...
This book presents the Buddhist approach to facing the inevitable facts of growing older, getting sick, and dying. These tough realities are not given much attention by many people until midlife, when they become harder to avoid. Using a Buddhist text known as the Five Subjects for Frequent Recollection, Larry Rosenberg shows how intimacy with the realities of aging can actually be used as a means to liberation. When we become intimate with these inevitable aspects of life, he writes, we also be...
Learning to meditate is a personal journey, which is undertaken slowly and over time - each to his or her own pace. A complete meditation programme. Conveys a thorough understanding of the nature of meditation, and its psychological, physical and spiritual benefits. Covers all the practical aspects of meditation.
From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of 'mindsight', the potent skill that is the basis for both emotional and social intelligence. Using case histories from his practice, Dr Siegel shows how we can focus our attention on the internal world of the mind in a way that will literally change the wiring of our brain and allow us to break free from harmful patterns of behaviour.
'Truth is simple only for those who first wrestle their way though multiplicity. It is like a thread of many pearls.' - Rudolf Steiner Like pearls in the oyster, pearls of thought are easily overlooked. Lying hidden in texts, they keep their light under a bushel, serving the greater framework and context. But if we draw them out they begin to shine, revealing their translucent facets and intrinsic harmony. In this meditative treasure, the editor has harvested and threaded together such pearls...
Be mindful and present in your daily life with these 75 uplifting messages, organized by theme, from founder of MantraBand Aysel Gunar. Find Your Mantra provides an inspiring introduction to the importance of positive, meaningful mantras in your life. Whether your focus is peace, love, happiness, strength, or your journey-you'll find the perfect mantra for every day of your life. Brought to life with beautiful illustrations and design, find inspiration through positive messages like:Be Present...
Meditations for a Clear Mind (Living Meditation, #2)
by Tharpa Publications
Parenting is stressful. For many parents, who are always busy, usually tired, and probably not trained in dealing with children, the words "tranquility" and "parenting" do not go together. Don't you just wish there was some technique out there that could help you become calm, content, and confident parent? Something that you could have on hand all the time to help you through your most challenging situations and stressful days? Well, there is something, and it comes from a wisdom tradition tha...