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First published in 1925, Buddha's Teachings was originally edited by Japanese scholars of Buddhism before WWII and distributed widely throughout Japan. The first English edition was published in 1934.

Sun Tzu's Art of War is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest tools for understanding and resolving conflict ever. But how do you translate its military insights into practical tactics you can use in the corporate boardroom, the PTA meeting, or the family reunion? James Gimian and Barry...

Do you struggle to find peace and quiet? Do you yearn to disconnect, find an escape, slow down and just breathe? Are you overwhelmed by modern life? The simple solution lies in this book. Rooted in the ancient Zen philosophies that ground her work, French Buddhist nun Kankyo Tannier will show you how to channel the power of SILENCE to get back in control of your thoughts and access the refuge that lies in your mind.

Come along with David Hinton on a series of walks through the wild beauty of Hunger Mountain, near his home in Vermont—excursions informed by the worldview he’s imbibed from his many years translating the classics of Chinese poetry and philosophy. His broad-ranging discussion offers insight on everything from the mountain landscape to the origins of consciousness and the Cosmos, from geology to Chinese landscape painting, from parenting to pictographic oracle-bone script, to a family chutney recipe.

Shortly before his death in 1645, the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave to live as a hermit. There he wrote five scrolls describing the "true principles" required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or theory, Musashi based his writings on his own experience, observation, and reason.

Come possiamo vivere meglio, appieno, e trovare il senso profondo della nostra esistenza? Come possiamo sentirci felici nonostante i problemi e le preoccupazioni quotidiane? Questo audiolibro cerca di dare qualche risposta a queste domande, di farci vedere la vita da un altro punto di vista, di darci una mano in questi tempi in cui l'incertezza sembra essere l'unica certezza. Che siamo buddisti o meno, alla fine non ha alcuna importanza. L'importante è che possiamo dare e trovare la lifefulness, la felicità in questo mondo. Tutto il resto è secondario. Felicità in questo mondo.

Whether you're struggling to balance work and life, facing overwhelming responsibilities, or yearning for a more profound sense of purpose, this book offers the roadmap you’ve been searching for. What makes "The War Within Us" unique is its comprehensive companion workbook, tailored to ensure you understand and actively incorporate the principles into your life. The exercises are designed to turn theory into action, transforming Musashi's ancient wisdom into your strategy for success.

One of the greatest works created by any culture and overwhelmingly the most significant of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but none encompassed the work in its entirety. Now, in one of the year's most important...

A mindful and spiritual approach to manifesting and using our own power—from a national bestselling author and world-renowned Buddhist monk “Among Buddhist leaders influential in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh ranks second only to the Dalai Lama.” — The New York Times Every day, in every...

A thoughtful guide to navigating change and transience rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of bardo. In a world where nothing lasts forever, how do we live? Life is perpetually, endlessly filled with change: new jobs and new loves, unfamiliar places and faces. And entwined in that change is...

Many of us assume that who we really are is something deep inside us, an inner sanctuary that contains our true selves. In Who You Are, Michael Spivey argues that the opposite is true: that you are more than a brain, more than a brain and body, and more than all your assumptions about who you are. 

The excitement you feel after hearing good news or achieving a goal is fleeting, but true happiness - that is, the warm feeling of deep contentment and joy - is lasting, and it can be yours in every moment. The Buddha's Way of Happiness is a guide to putting aside your anxieties about the future, regrets about the past, and constant longing to change your life for the better, and awakening to the joy of living.

How to be calm and content in a chaotic world With 50 practical and easy-to-follow life hacks, this book will make you a calmer, happier and more chilled-out version of yourself. The Buddha worked out how best to deal with the challenges we face today over 2000 years ago. His teachings show us...

Achieve professional and personal success by following the philosophical principles of yoga, along with powerful poses that can be done at a desk, in flight, or on the go Yoga is thought of by many as a fitness hobby--a gentler alternative to SoulCycle and CrossFit--but its underlying philosophy...

Brought to you by Penguin This Penguin Classic is performed by Japanese actor Sadao Ueda, known for his appearances in Spectre, London has Fallen and What We Did on Our Holiday. For a generation adjusting painfully to the demands of a modern industrial and commercial society, Asia came to...

Die geheimnisvolle Begegnung des Tibetischen Buddhismus mit den Machtspielen des westlichen Kapitalismus. Der erste Thriller von Bestseller-Autor David Michie ("Die Katze des Dalai Lama")! Dieser spirituelle Thriller des Bestseller Autors David Michie entführt seine Hörer in die parallelen Welten von Buddhismus und Quantentechnologie. Der junge buddhistische Mönch Tenzin Dorje durchlebt das Chaos der Besetzung Tibets durch die Rote Armee in den 50er Jahren und findet gerade in dieser Zeit die Erfüllung seines Lebens.

Do you want to find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? Do you want to learn how to free yourself from stress and anxiety and live a life brimming with joy? Buddhism stands apart as a succinct and realistic guide to infusing your life with its many teachings. If you are curious about Buddhism and want to find the answers you seek, then look no further than this qualitative guidebook.

Death is an inevitable part of our lives, yet most societies have struggled to come to terms with it. Today, we continue to grapple with the enduring questions - What is Death? Why do we fear it? What happens after death? Is it an end or a doorway to something beyond? In this unique...

Musings of a Chinese Mystic is a classic selection from the philosophical writings of Chuang Tzu, a disciple of the great Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu. An important figure in Chinese philosophy, Chuang Tzu helped to bring prominence to the philosophy of Taoism in ancient China. Drawn from the translations of Professor H. A. Giles with an introduction by Lionel Giles, "Musings of a Chinese Mystic" is an excellent introduction to the important Taoist philosophical writings of Chuang Tzu.

Is it possible to experience—and sustain—a state of being in which all of our desires and needs are realized? Can we all taste "perfect wisdom"? On Realizing Unconditioned Awareness, we join Peter Fenner to begin to discover, rest in, and enjoy what he calls our "ultimate nature," a space of...