This life story of one of the few women in her generation to devote herself entirely to the pursuit of meditation also includes Dipa Ma's spiritual teachings, which have made her a major figure in contemporary Buddhism. Dipa Ma was the first truly accomplished female meditation master in the Thereavada tradition to teach in the United States and, while she had a deep devotion to the tradition, she also had a fierce understanding that the spiritual accomplishments of women could be in every way equal to those of the predominantly male religious hierarchy. Her influence on the teaching of...
This life story of one of the few women in her generation to devote herself entirely to the pursuit of meditation also includes Dipa Ma's spiritual te...
In this anthology, leading Western teachers of Buddhism share their personal experiences on the path of insight meditation; their understanding of the basic teachings of the Buddha; the lessons they've learned in their training with their own teachers; and some good advice on following the Buddha Dharma in everyday situations of work, family, and service. Contributors include: - Jack Kornfield - Sharon Salzberg - Larry Rosenberg - Sylvia Boorstein - Christopher Titmuss - Joseph Goldstein - Steve Armstrong - Narayan Liebenson Grady - Bhante...
In this anthology, leading Western teachers of Buddhism share their personal experiences on the path of insight meditation; their understanding of the...
In this beautifully written work, one of America's most beloved meditation teachers offers discerning wisdom on understanding faith as a healing quality.
In this beautifully written work, one of America's most beloved meditation teachers offers discerning wisdom on understanding faith as a healing quali...
"Buck up." "Stop feeling sorry for yourself." "Don't ruin everything." When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we accepted them? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in--and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame--are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book...
"Buck up." "Stop feeling sorry for yourself." "Don't ruin everything." When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voi...
Wie ein goldenes Band durchzieht Metta nicht-anhaftende Liebe jede Seite, jedes Wort dieses Buches. Metta Meditation lehrt uns, alle Aspekte unserer eigenen Natur und alle Aspekte der Welt zu akzeptieren so überwinden wir unsere eigenen engen Grenzen und erfahren, dass wir Teil eines sinnvollen, großen Ganzen sind.Dieses Buch ist wie eine Leuchte in der Dunkelheit, wie das Lichten dichten Nebels, wie der Sonnen- aufgang an einem wunderschönen Morgen. Allen, die Augen haben zu sehen, erhellt es dasHerz der liebenden Güte.
Wie ein goldenes Band durchzieht Metta nicht-anhaftende Liebe jede Seite, jedes Wort dieses Buches. Metta Meditation lehrt uns, alle Aspekte unserer e...
Real Happiness at Work brings the profound benefits of meditation to an area where people could use it most--the workplace. And it's written by one of the world's leading meditation teachers.
A follow-up to Real Happiness, the New York Times bestseller, Sharon Salzberg's Real Happiness at Work is a practical guide to improving work life through mindfulness, compassion, and ingenuity. It's about being committed without being consumed, competitive without being cruel, managing time and emotions to counterbalance stress and frustration. It shows readers...
Real Happiness at Work brings the profound benefits of meditation to an area where people could use it most--the workplace. And it's written...
A friend criticizes you. You grow impatient with someone you're trying to help. A cell phone user annoys you on a train. Would your first response to these situations be kindness? In The Kindness Handbook, Sharon Salzberg explores with insight and clarity how kindness for ourselves and others can be the quality we choose to steer our lives by.
From the foundation of this transformative practice and its entry point through you, to its daily expression in your life, this book features a thoughtful collection of anecdotes, stories, and practical tools to inspire kindness for any life...
A friend criticizes you. You grow impatient with someone you're trying to help. A cell phone user annoys you on a train. Would your first response to ...