Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Buddhism - General (see also Philosophy - Buddhist)

- Emphasizes an initiatic marriage between the male and female principles as the heart of the Christian mystery

- Bears witness to the physical relationship shared by Jesus and Mary Magdalene

- Translated from the Coptic and analyzed by the author of the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene (over 90,000 sold)

The mainstream position of the Christian church on sexuality was perhaps best summed up by Pope Innocent III (1160-1216) when he stated that "the sexual act is so shameful...

Mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health and quality of life, and give you deep insight. Meditation practice is one way to do it, but not the only way. In fact, there are easy ways to fit it into your everyday life. Jan Chozen Bays provides here 25 practices that can be used on the go to cultivate mindfulness. The three-breath practice, the mindfulness of entering rooms, offering compliments, tasting your food one careful bite at a time--these...

Haiku Master Buson is the only translation of the work of this important haiku poet in English. Buson (1716-1783), along with Basho and Issa, is recognized as one of the three Japanese masters of the haiku. In addition to a large selection of haiku, the book also includes a selection of Buson's prose and a critical introduction.

Edith Shiffert is a poet who has lived in Kyoto, Japan, since the 1960s. Her most recent volume is titled Pathways.

The late Yuki Sawa was a professor at Kyoto Seika University.

"Even as a mother protects with her life"
"Her child, her only child, "
"So with a boundless heart"
"Should one cherish all living beings."

--The Buddha

Amid the delights and difficulties of parenting lie opportunities for real spiritual insights. Themes of this book include: the "koan" of loving and letting go, going beyond oneself to care for others, and developing a boundless heart.

Within the daily challenges that being a parent presents, Sara Burns, mother and Buddhist practitioner, points out how caring for our children can become a profound spiritual journey.

El budismo consiste en entrenar a la mente, y un campo de entrenamiento es un método de adiestramiento ideal para el lapso de atención tan breve que caracteriza a nuestra generación. Los capítulos de este pequeño libro se pueden leer en cualquier orden, y son sencillos y fáciles de comprender. Cada historia, cada frase que inspira y cada enseñanza ofrece técnicas para mejorar la conciencia plena con las que todos nos podemos identificar. No necesitas ser un budista para sentirte motivado por las enseñanzas del Buda. Como dijo...

Mindfulness is a simple practice with seemingly limitless benefits. And, contrary to popular belief, learning it does not require sitting motionless for hours in the lotus position. You can in fact access it right now--and this little deck of cards is a convenient way to get started.

Each of the 52 cards presents one of the exercises Zen teacher Jan Chozen Bays has developed for fostering mindful awareness...