Practical Zen

Zen master Julian Daizan Skinner guides the listener through a sequence of meditation techniques that can safely lead even a complete novice through to advanced levels. Based on his own long experience of the Rinzai Zen tradition, as taught by the great 17th-century masters Hakuin and Bankei, Daizan highlights the key points for success and addresses the pitfalls. Structured around a traditional teaching framework called 'the two wings of a bird', Daizan clearly lays-out how these methods build and combine to create a transformative and sustaining practice.

The Shobogenzo (The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye) is a revered 800-year-old Zen Buddhism classic written by the Japanese monk Eihei Dogen. Despite the timeless wisdom of his teachings, many consider the book difficult to understand. In Don't Be a Jerk, Zen priest and best-selling author Brad Warner, through accessible paraphrasing and incisive commentary, applies Dogen's teachings to modern times.

In Japan in 1253, one of the great thinkers of his time died - and the world barely noticed. That man was the Zen monk Eihei Dogen. For centuries his main work, Shobogenzo, languished in obscurity, locked away in remote monasteries until scholars rediscovered it in the 20th century. What took so long? In Brad Warner's view, Dogen was too ahead of his time to find an appreciative audience. To bring Dogen's work to a bigger audience, Warner began paraphrasing Shobogenzo, recasting it in simple, everyday language. The first part of this project resulted in Don't Be a Jerk, and now Warner presents this second volume, It Came from Beyond Zen! Once again, Warner uses wry humor and incisive commentary to bridge the gap between past and present, making Dogen's words clearer and more relevant than ever before.

For over 300 years, a curse has kept the Owens family from love - but all of that is about to change. The novel begins in a library, the best place for a story to be conjured, when beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the deathwatch beetle and knows she has only seven days to live. Jet is not the only one in danger - the curse is already at work. A frantic attempt to save a young man’s life spurs three generations of the Owens women, and one long-lost brother, to use their unusual gifts to break the curse as they travel from Paris to London to the English countryside.

In this series, Om Swami shares the essence of the Zen Living, combing the various branches of Zen and its associated techniques, to help the listener master the Zen way of life. There are 8 core episodes and 4 Bonus ones covering the following: Zazen, Wall-gazing, Osoji and many more to calm and center the mind while living in the world.

In Opening to Oneness, Zen teacher Nancy Baker offers a detailed path of practice for Zen students planning to take the precepts and for anyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, interested in deepening their personal study of ethical living.

In today's fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and depression have become all too common. The pressures of daily life, work demands, and personal challenges can often feel overwhelming, leading to mental and emotional exhaustion. Many people struggle to find a way to calm their minds and achieve a sense of inner peace, feeling trapped in a cycle of worry and despair.

Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy. Through compelling stories and a systematic approach, he guides the listener through creating and sustaining a lifelong practice. Warm and ecumenical in tone, Koun uses the insights of Zen to bring a deeper understanding of faith.

In this manual, you can learn the history, the philosophy, the schools of thought, the principles, the meditation, the yoga and the benefits that led that common mortal to have a more acute, open and pure thought towards the world around us, of his own inner world and in the relationship with others, and apply it yourself in everyday life. By learning these principles, you will be able to manage in the best way what happens to you and be able to reach, with constancy, that serenity that is so lacking in today's society.

While working in a particularly toxic environment, Karlyn Borysenko came to this liberating realization: She couldn't control other people, but she could control herself, her perspective, and her actions. Now an organizational psychologist, consultant, and executive coach, Borysenko tells us how to bridge the gap between where we are now and what will bring us the most professional success and happiness. We must achieve self-mastery - by accepting responsibility for our actions, understanding our innate work style, and discerning when and how to push outside our comfort zone.

A lot of people wonder how happiness and material things go together. Studies have shown time and time and again that having a lot of personal possessions doesn't actually mean having more happiness. In fact studies show that as soon as you have enough money to not worry about basic human needs - food, water, shelter, protection, etc. - your happiness doesn't actually go up as you get more money.

Do you want to uncover the amazing benefits of meditation? Looking to explore the different types of meditation and how they can help you, even if you've never tried it before? Then this is the book for you! Written with the beginner in mind, this comprehensive, practical book breaks down 10 of the most popular forms of meditation, and how you can practice them all to feel the incredible results.

From this moment on self-liberation is a priority in your life. You view life from a Zen perspective. You flow with life, never opposing things by resisting them. You yield, realigning the force of your opposition and using it to your advantage.

Are you interested in living a less stressful, happier life? If so, you’ve come to the right place. You may have tried meditation before but have struggled to stick to a routine and daily habit and quickly gave up. Or you may have always struggled to find time to fit meditation into your busy lifestyle. With this book, you will learn that you can do this anywhere! You can fit moments of mindfulness and meditation into any minute of your day.

Tao Force is a comprehensive guide that helps you understand and apply the principles of Tao in your daily life. Drawing on the author's experience as a seasoned Taoist practitioner, the book offers practical insights to navigate the complexities of modern life through the lens of this ancient philosophy and spiritual tradition. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of Taoism. It explores how these principles can be applied to various aspects of life, such as relationships, work, health, and personal growth. What sets the Tao Force apart is personal narrations ...

Do you want to learn the fundamentals of Buddhism? Do you want to learn it in a practical manner that actually improves your day-to-day life? Do you want to learn it in an easy-to-understand manner? Buddhism now is more popular than it has been in decades; the Buddha’s incredible teachings are starting to get the recognition they deserve. What has happened recently is a wave of books that only go over the theory of Buddhism and don’t cover the most important aspect - how Buddhism can transform your daily life and revolutionize you as a person.

Zen self-cope and Zen self-love yourself mentally and physically. True love requires trust, and trust requires honesty. Never, ever, forget that you are important, too.

Have you ever wanted to meditate or considered starting a meditative practice but didn't know where to begin? Mindfulness: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation and Intentional Living provides clear, easy to follow instructions on starting meditative practice. Using the meditation techniques included in this guide, you will soon discover how to use your breath, physical sensations, mental states, and even challenging feelings and emotions to foster tranquility, insight, and relaxation in your day-to-day life. The simple instructions in this guide will help you lay the foundations for a lifelong ...

Learn how to practice Zen in your everyday life. This book contains everything you need to know about Zen Buddhism to start using its wisdom in your daily life. Zen Buddhism is known for going beyond words, with the very specific purpose of catapulting the student toward the indescribable. Spiritual masters of the past have been able to leave their physical bodies and to walk the strands of space, sans corpus, in order to see their environment through nonphysical eyes. Some have been able to levitate their bodies.

Whether you're looking to reduce stress, overcome anxiety, or simply live a more fulfilling life, this audiobook is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Zen philosophy and meditation. With expert guidance and practical exercises, you'll learn how to develop a more profound sense of self-awareness, connect with your inner wisdom, and discover the beauty and simplicity of the present moment.