Fundamental Wisdom

The Buddhist saint Nāgārjuna, who lived in South India in approximately the second century CE, is undoubtedly the most important, influential, and widely studied Mahāyāna Buddhist philosopher. His greatest philosophical work, the Mūlamadhyamikakārikā - read and studied by philosophers in all major Buddhist schools of Tibet, China, Japan, and Korea - is one of the most influential works in the history of Indian philosophy. Now, in The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way, Jay L. Garfield provides a clear translation of Nāgārjuna's seminal work.

If you are new to Tibetan Buddhism, this short work will help you get started with your practice; and if you are well steeped in these teachings, it will inspire and motivate you to practice them. Originally delivered in the form of advice to retreatants, Pema Wangyal’s teachings cover developing a proper motivation, settling the mind, mantra recitation, and relating to the suffering of others. In the last part of the book, he provides guidance about the preliminary practices in the Dudjom Rinpoche lineage.

You are a beautiful, empowered, radiant, drop of God. You are a divine spiritual being on a human adventure. You are here to express the magnificence that is you. You are here to learn to respect, honor, and love your sweet self and your whole life. I am here to remind you how.

For her 18th birthday, Alice Bonham takes a vacation to Australia only to have her trip cut short by an unexpected murder. While Alice tries to understand what happened, she regrets some of the choices she's made, especially the more permanent ones. On top of that, the child vampire is running loose, and its attracting some very unwanted attention.

A compelling investigation into one of our most coveted and cherished ideals, and the efforts of modern science to penetrate the mysterious nature of this timeless virtue. We all recognize wisdom, but defining it is more elusive. In this fascinating journey from philosophy to science, Stephen S. Hall gives us a dramatic history of wisdom, from its sudden emergence in four different locations (Greece, China, Israel, and India) in the fifth century B.C. to its modern manifestations.

For the last 50 years, I have been intrigued by the concept of wisdom. As a young boy I remember reading these words of Solomon about wisdom, "She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares with her." (Proverbs 3:15) The fact that nothing in this life compares with wisdom grabbed my attention; therefore, I have been on a lifelong search to understand and to acquire it. Wisdom enables us to distinguish between those ideas in life that are true and those that are false.

Life is hard. But life s challenges get much, much harder when we make bad decisions. Bad decisions are painful. They usually cost a lot of money and even alter the course of our lives. Foolish decisions make life profoundly more complicated and difficult than it needs to be. There was once a king who had much to say about wisdom. In fact, he was known as the wisest man who ever lived. He is King Solomon of ancient Israel. And if you re willing to listen, he left a treasure that speaks powerfully to us today.

Expanding your horizons and delving into an abundantly rich and profoundly deep culture of wellness? Unveil the enigmatic world of Traditional Chinese Medicine with our new eBook, "The Wisdom Within". "Inner harmony equals outer health" – a principle that has been central to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for millennia now takes center stage in this insightful eBook. From comprehending the interplay of Yin and Yang to unraveling the mystic role of Qi in body balance – this book reveals one surprise after another. With an easy-to-understand narration, the chapters flow from ancient ...

Raised in a secluded cottage, Keith has only ever known the outside world through the travels of his father. Yet, that all changes when he's forced from the comforts of his family home into a world he only envisioned. Now stranded in a thief's paradise, he begins to entwine the lives of others on a very personal and timely quest to discover the truth behind his secretive upbringing.

Kundalini awakening is the most intense and invigorating experiences that we can have. Although it is a difficult process, with determination and discipline, you can learn how to awaken the kundalini within you and experience true enlightenment.

Have you ever wondered what it means to be a Taoist? Have you already read some books on Taoism and wonder where you should go next? Are you looking to better your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. This book expands upon many Taoist ideals and explains more about Lao Tzu's belief system.

Have you ever heard of self-healing techniques? Ever wondered what the fuss is all about? This audiobook is a guide to understanding all the possibilities of self-healing through therapeutic massage using a time honored treatment called Reiki. Reiki is universal life force found in all living things. It can be used for self-healing or to heal others anywhere in the world; there are no special requirements to learn Reiki, just an open mind and willingness to learn.

Chakras: The Fundamentals of Practice: Easy Tips and Tricks for Improvement is an intermediate level book geared toward those who wish to take their Chakra enlightenment to the next level. Chakras are fundamental if one wishes to truly understand holistic healing. Each chapter provides the listener with valuable information on each Chakra and what their specific functions in the body are. This book will also detail meditative techniques that will help the listener activate and balance the Chakra.