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  • Essential Readings in Zen

    by Roy Melvyn ...
    The purpose of Zen is to awaken to the bodhisattva within us. This perception, also called kensho, "seeing self-nature," opens the way to a true Zen life lived in unrestricted liberation. To attain such freedom, one must strive in all of one's activities to live in accordance with the Bodhisattva Vows.It would be easy to spend an entire lifetime studying and contemplating the various source ... Read more

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  • Pure Land Buddhism: Shinran’s Devotional Path to Enlightenment

    by Roy Melvyn ...
    Shinran calls to us, who are inclined to identify ourselves within our own bodies, to awaken to that which is true, real and eternal.After decades of reading and reflection, Shinran compiled these texts as his enduring proclamation of the meaning of Amida Buddha's Primal Vows for his life and for humanity. The text embodies a universal spiritual vision of the all-embracing compassion and wisdom of ... Read more

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  • Meditation, Mindfulness and the Awakened Life: An Updated Look at the Bodhicaryavatara of Shantideva

    by Roy Melvyn ...
    The Bodhicaryavatara is one of the most significant works in Mahayana Buddhist literature. Written entirely in verse, the text is a remarkable piece of didactic Sanskrit poetry, extolling the bodhisattva ideal and guiding a Buddhist practitioner along the complete Mahayana path, culminating in the attainment of enlightenment. The text is generally thought to have been written in the 8th century at ... Read more

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  • Is Buddhism Right for You?

    by Roy Melvyn ...
    Buddhism is a system that defines how to live and this is its primary appeal. Buddhist practices such as meditation are associated with contentment and well-being. As a system for living, Buddhism appears to many to be a sensible and practical lifestyle choice. Whether a philosophy, a psychology or a religion,Buddhism in any form, has proven to be a powerful force upon those who adhere to its ... Read more

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  • The Quantum and the Lotus

    A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet

    Matthieu Ricard trained as a molecular biologist, working in the lab of a Nobel prize—winning scientist, but when he read some Buddhist philosophy, he became drawn to Buddhism. Eventually he left his life in science to study with Tibetan teachers, and he is now a Buddhist monk and translator for the Dalai Lama, living in the Shechen monastery near Kathmandu in Nepal. Trinh Thuan was born into a ... Read more

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  • Your True Home

    The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh

    365 practical, powerful teachings for daily inspiration on how mindfulness can transform our lives and the greater world—from the beloved Zen teacher and author of No Mud, No Lotus“Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth.” —His Holiness the Dalai LamaBringing the energy of true presence into our lives really does change things for the better—and all ... Read more

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  • Awake in the World

    Teachings from Yoga and Buddhism for Living an Engaged Life

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    How can we live a balanced life in unbalanced times? How can the practices of meditation and yoga support our relationships, our work lives, and the greater good? Author, teacher, and psychotherapist Michael Stone presents the essential insights of mindfulness and yoga, emphasizing the teachings of simplicity and the interdependence of all life.Stone explains that the practices of yoga and ... Read more

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  • The Essence of Buddhism

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  • Buddha Laughing

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    These eighty-five cartoons provide a hilarious perspective on everything from reincarnation to mindful--or perhaps mindless--ness. Over the centuries, Buddhism has offered the world a clear-eyed, down-to-earth approach to life and death. This irresistible little book of teachings is no exception. It demonstrates that wisdom can--and often should--be taught through humor. Buddha Laughing is a ... Read more

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  • The Mindful Leader

    Awakening Your Natural Management Skills Through Mindfulness Meditation

    A new generation of business leaders is turning to mindfulness as a cutting-edge leadership tool. Scientific research suggests that the practice of mindfulness (a technique for learning to live in the present moment) can help individuals to gain clarity, reduce stress, optimize performance, and develop a greater sense of well-being.In The Mindful Leader, Michael Carroll explains what mindfulness ... Read more

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