Author : Paramananda
Publisher : Windhorse Publications
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 19,59 MB
Release : 2019-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1911407228
Paramananda guides us in grounding meditative experience in the body, turning towards experience in a kindly and intelligent way, and seeing through to another way of understanding and being in the world.
Author : Chögyam Trungpa
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 12,61 MB
Release : 2002-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1570629331
Featuring a new foreword by Pema Chödrön, this Tibetan Buddhist classic explores the meaning of freedom and how we can attain it through meditation Freedom is generally thought of as the ability to achieve goals and satisfy desires. But what are the sources of these goals and desires? If they arise from ignorance, habitual patterns, and negative emotions, is the freedom to pursue these goals true freedom—or is it just a myth? In The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation, Chögyam Trungpa explores the true meaning of freedom, showing us how our attitudes, preconceptions, and even our spiritual practices can become chains that bind us to repetitive patterns of frustration and despair. He also explains how meditation can bring into focus the causes of frustration, and how these negative forces can aid us in advancing toward true freedom. Trungpa's unique ability to express the essence of Buddhist teachings in the language and imagery of contemporary American culture makes this book one of the best, most accessible sources of the Buddhist doctrine ever written.
Author : Clark Strand
Publisher : SkyLight Paths Publishing
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 31,2 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Meditation
ISBN : 1893361934
Begin to meditate--or renew your practice--with this straightforward guide that is free from pretension and complication.
Author : Miguel Farias
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,6 MB
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1786782863
Millions of people meditate daily but can meditative practices really make us ‘better’ people? In The Buddha Pill, pioneering psychologists Dr Miguel Farias and Catherine Wikholm put meditation and mindfulness under the microscope. Separating fact from fiction, they reveal what scientific research – including their groundbreaking study on yoga and meditation with prisoners – tells us about the benefits and limitations of these techniques for improving our lives. As well as illuminating the potential, the authors argue that these practices may have unexpected consequences, and that peace and happiness may not always be the end result. Offering a compelling examination of research on transcendental meditation to recent brain-imaging studies on the effects of mindfulness and yoga, and with fascinating contributions from spiritual teachers and therapists, Farias and Wikholm weave together a unique story about the science and the delusions of personal change.
Author : Chögyam Trungpa
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 33,12 MB
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834821206
The classic guide to enlightened living that first presented the Buddhist path of the warrior to a Western audience There is a basic human wisdom that can help solve the world’s problems. It doesn’t belong to any one culture or region or religious tradition—though it can be found in many of them throughout history. It’s what Chögyam Trungpa called the sacred path of the warrior. The sacred warrior conquers the world not through violence or aggression, but through gentleness, courage, and self-knowledge. The warrior discovers the basic goodness of human life and radiates that goodness out into the world for the peace and sanity of others. Interpreting the warrior's journey in contemporary terms, Trungpa shows that, in discovering the basic goodness of human life, the warrior learns to radiate that goodness out into the world for the peace and sanity of others. That’s what the Shambhala teachings are all about—and this is the book that has been presenting them to a wide and appreciative audience for more than twenty years.
Author : Light Watkins
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 30,35 MB
Release : 2014-11-17
Category : Happiness
ISBN : 9780990811800
The Inner Gym provides you with a series of "inner exercises" that will do for your happiness what outer exercises like pull-ups, push-ups and squats do for your physical muscles.These exercises will help to build and strengthen your happiness. After all, true happiness is a byproduct of inner strength training.The idea is simple: Each chapter provides you with instructions on how to perform an inner exercise--such as meditation, expressing gratitude, or performing a random act of kindness. There's a log at the end of each chapter for holding yourself accountable. The entire program is only 30 days.Click the play button above to watch the Inner Gym trailer with author Light Watkins.It's the closest thing you can get to a magic bullet for happiness. Start inner exercising today and pump up your inner happiness muscles, and watch how your happiness grows from the inside-out.
Author : Rick Heller
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 34,16 MB
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1608683699
Meditation is a form of mental exercise with numerous scientifically verified physical and psychological benefits. As meditation teacher Rick Heller shows, the benefits of the practice extend beyond the personal to enrich relationships with others, with one’s community, and with the world. In Secular Meditation, step-by-step instructions, personal stories, and provocative questions teach empathy for others, stress reduction, and the kind of in-the-moment living that fosters appreciation for life and resilience in the face of adversity. Heller simplifies what is often found mysterious, describing and providing detailed instructions for thirty-two different practices, ensuring that anyone can find the right one.
Author : Dan Harris
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 32,60 MB
Release : 2018-07-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1473691400
*As heard on the Tim Ferriss Show podcast* 'Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is well researched, practical, and crammed with expert advice and it's also an irreverent, hilarious page-turner.' - Gretchen Rubin ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play the pan pipes, and use the word namaste without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation's most vocal public proponents. Science suggests that meditation can lower blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of the brain, among numerous other benefits. And yet there are millions of people who want to meditate but aren't actually practising. What's holding them back? In this guide to mindfulness and meditation for beginners and experienced meditators alike, Harris and his friend Jeff Warren, embark on a cross-country quest to tackle the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that stop people from meditating. They rent a rock-star tour bus and travel across the US, talking to scores of would-be meditators, including parents, police officers, and even a few celebrities. They create a taxonomy of the most common issues ("I suck at this," "I don't have the time," etc.) and offer up science-based life hacks to help people overcome them. The book is filled with game-changing and deeply practical meditation instructions. Amid it all unspools the strange and hilarious story of what happens when a congenitally sarcastic, type-A journalist and a groovy Canadian mystic embark on an epic road trip into America's neurotic underbelly, as well as their own.
Author : Light Watkins
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,73 MB
Release : 2024-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780990811824
From one of America's top meditation teachers and mindfulness experts comes a revolutionarily simple approach to everyday practice-especially if you don't think you have the time or the patience.Imagine you're sitting on a cushion with your legs crossed, ready to tap into unlimited joy. There's just one problem: You can't get comfortable (let alone still), and your head is full of way too many thoughts.The problem is not with meditation, or you, though-the issue may be with your approach.When properly understood and practiced, meditation should feel easy, calming, and comfortable. In Bliss More, maverick instructor Light Watkins provides the tools for making it E.A.S.Y. (Embrace, Accept, Surrender, Yield), dispels the biggest myths and misunderstandings, and shares real-world tips and straight talk for hacking into this ancient practice. The result: a happier and healthier you, inside and out. Watkins also shares candid testimonials from people whose lives have been enriched through his method, and extensive resources for transforming a daily chore into an enjoyable activity. Even the biggest skeptic will look forward to sitting for meditation every day.Whether you're a novice or an experienced practitioner, Bliss More will shed light on the path to a clearer mind, better sleep, and more bliss in everyday life.Praise for Bliss More:"With Light Watkins as your guide, you will unlock the secrets to establishing a regular and powerfully healthy daily practice."-Deepak Chopra, M.D."If you're ready to start a solid meditation practice, look no further."-Rosario Dawson, actress"Light takes the world's most powerful practice and turns it into something you can't wait to do, something you're actually excited about."-Pam Grout, author of E-Squared and Thank & Grow Rich"Bliss More is a treasure trove of powerful, practical, and priceless techniques to finally master your meditation practice."-Davidji, meditation teacher and author of Sacred Powers
Author : Rebecca Pacheco
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 39,56 MB
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0062937308
From renowned yogi meditation teacher and author of Do Your Om Thing Rebecca Pacheco comes Still Life, offering an in-depth exploration of mindfulness and meditation misconceptions to arm the reader with inspirational and practical tools for cultivating a consistent mindfulness practice. For years Rebecca Pacheco has taught readers and students alike how to embrace the wisdom of the yoga sutras and reap the mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of the ancient tradition. Now, in Still Life, she turns her focus to mindfulness, demystifying a seemingly esoteric practice and giving readers practical, real-life tools to implement mindfulness in their own lives—regardless of experience level or lifestyle. Pacheco begins by deconstructing the common misperceptions about meditation—including the idea that is a cure-all for every malady—offering valuable insight into what mindfulness does entail, and why the process of cultivating more of it can improve not only our own lives, but also the lives of others. Pacheco also takes aim at the reductive “good vibes only” veneer commonly heard in the contemporary wellness community, which suggests mindfulness is steeped in positivity. A contemplative life, Pacheco argues, isn’t synonymous with bliss, but rather requires a degree of mental, emotional, and spiritual grappling. Still Life challenges readers to dig deep and develop the tools that can ultimately lead to joy—including to waking up in the present, reclaiming the moment, and living life fully.
