Buddhism: branches and groups Books
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators
Book SynopsisA richly informed, practical guide to Buddhism’s most subtle teaching.Guy Armstrong has been a leading figure and beloved teacher of insight meditation for decades. In this book, he makes difficult Buddhist topics easy to understand, weaving together Theravada and Mahayana teachings on emptiness to show how we can liberate our minds and manifest compassion in our lives.
£11.69
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Early Buddhist Teachings
Book SynopsisA clear, elegant exploration of the basic teachings of early Buddhism, ideal for both general readers and scholars.Discover the birth of Buddhism and the essentials of Buddhist teachings with this clear, comprehensive explanation of early Buddhism’s key doctrines. You’ll come away with: insight into the beginning of Buddhism and the significance of its core beliefs—dependent arising, non-self, moral life, the diagnosis of the human condition, the critique of theoretical views, and the nature of Nibbana; a lucid understanding of the Buddha’s challenge to the concept of the subject as a self-entity and the reality of both the subject and object, perceiver and perceived, as a dynamic process; a grasp of early Buddhist teachings as representing a middle position (equally aloof from spiritual eternalism and materialist annihilation) and a middle path (equally aloof from self-mortification and sensual indulgence); and the experience of the Buddha’s teachings on attaining liberation as comprehensible, sensible, and something we can make part of our own practice.
£20.25
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Impermanence in Plain English
Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English guides the reader toward a direct and personal realization of one of the foundational tenets of Buddhism: all things that arise must pass away.In Impermanence in Plain English, the beloved author and teacher Bhante Gunaratana, alongside Julia Harris, clearly and masterfully explains the key Buddhist insight of impermanence and invites the reader to personally investigate its truth. Once-youthful bodies grow old and weary. New thoughts, feelings, and sensations arise and fade every second. Impermanence is not some abstract, metaphysical idea. This is the Dhamma, and you can see it for yourself. Drawing from Pali scriptures and writing with fresh, direct language, Bhante Gunaratana and Julia Harris highlight the Buddha’s exhortation that we must directly realize for ourselves the liberating insights that free us from suffering and cyclic existence, without relying only on the word of religious authorities or academic or philosophical musings.
£12.74
Profile Books Ltd Essays in Zen Buddhism
Book Synopsis'Suzuki's works on Zen Buddhism are among the best contributions to the knowledge of living Buddhism' Carl Jung Essays in Zen Buddhism was the first book to fully introduce Zen in the West. In it, Dr D.T. Suzuki outlines the origins of Zen as a unique Chinese interpretation of the Doctrine of Enlightenment with the aim of attaining Satori ('Sudden Enlightenment'). He describes how Satori can be achieved and the methods that can bring it about - but always stresses that Zen has to be a way of life that can cope with the demands and frustrations of everyday life. Exploring the history of Buddhism, the daily life of a Zen monk and the path to enlightenment, Essays in Zen Buddhism offers an understanding of Zen not as a religion but as a way of perceiving, acting and being. It is both a classic introduction to Zen and a foundation for living a fulfilled life. After reaching enlightenment at the age of 27, Dr Suzuki spent the next 65 years writing about Buddhism and teaching in universities in Europe and the US. Widely regarded as the twentieth century's leading authority on Buddhism, he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963.Trade ReviewSuzuki's works on Zen Buddhism are among the best contributions to the knowledge of living Buddhism. * Carl Jung *He speaks of what he has experienced... the essential quality of Zen. * Erich Fromm *Dr Suzuki writes with authority... he is a Buddhist... He is honoured in every temple in Japan for his knowledge of spiritual things. -- Christmas Humphreys
£11.69
Shambhala Publications Inc The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct
Book SynopsisThis modern spiritual classic, presented as a thirty-day meditation retreat taught by Joseph Goldstein, offers timeless practical instructions and real-world advice for practicing meditation—whether walking or sitting in formal practice or engaging in everyday life. Goldstein—a beloved and respected meditation teacher who studied for many years under the guidance of eminent Buddhist teachers from India, Tibet, and Burma—uses the retreat format to explain various basic Buddhist teachings including karma, selflessness, and the four noble truths, while also drawing connections to many different spiritual traditions. With a new preface reflecting on how the conversation around meditation has changed over the last forty years, this book is the perfect companion for both experienced practitioners and those looking to get into meditation for the first time.
£14.39
Columbia University Press Baptizing Burma Religious Change in the Last
Book SynopsisBaptizing Burma explores the history of how the American Baptist mission to Burma failed to convert the country yet succeeded in transforming its religious landscape.Trade ReviewBaptizing Burma provides an important overview of religious change in Burma that provides insights relevant outside the narrow confines of religious studies. A well-researched and thought-out account of Burma, religion, and missionary activity, shedding light on the Judsons’ story, their legacy, and Burmese religious thought. * Asian Review of Books *Baptizing Burma will spur conversations among diverse scholars about multiple perspectives towards religious objects. * Asian Studies Review *Meticulously researched and theoretically distilled, Baptizing Burma offers fresh understandings of material culture among nineteenth-century Theravada Buddhists and converted Protestant American Baptist Christians in Myanmar. Kaloyanides’s insightful and clearly articulated analysis of religious change focuses on how sacred texts, schools, pagodas, and visual representations were revalorized in dynamic ways that proved transformational for adherents of both traditions. Essential reading for students of Southeast Asian religious cultures and history. -- John Clifford Holt, author of Theravada Traditions: Buddhist Ritual Cultures in Contemporary Southeast Asia and Sri LankaRich with multiperspectival sources and stories, Baptizing Burma offers a fascinating vantage point onto the material culture of nineteenth-century American Baptist missionaries to Burma. Alexandra Kaloyanides invites her reader to consider the lingering resonances of these missionaries and their images, sites of memory, and writings among U.S. and Burmese Baptists today. -- Pamela Klassen, author of The Story of Radio Mind: A Missionary's Journey on Indigenous LandBaptizing Burma reveals the nuanced and agentive interactions between American Baptist missionaries and Burmese Buddhists. Drawing on rich archives in counterintuitive ways, Baptizing Burma stands out for its exploration of religious landscapes and transformations unlimited by the imagined boundaries of Buddhism or Christianity. It is bound to reshape how we understand religion in colonial Burma. -- Alicia Turner, author of Saving Buddhism: The Impermanence of Religion in Colonial BurmaNeither a triumphalist insider account of the heroes of the mission nor a Saidian takedown of imperialist Orientalists, Baptizing Burma examines a series of objects as a window onto the translation from Baptist to Buddhist and vice versa. In the process Kaloyanides provides new ways of thinking about the interaction between Christian missionaries and Buddhists that resonate with recent work on the material aspects of Protestant missions in Africa, the Americas, and other parts of Asia. Because of her close attention to Buddhist doctrine and history, she also offers insights into Buddhist materiality. Not only did Protestants adopt different approaches to the material when they stepped away from their pulpits back home to enter the missionary field, Buddhists too worked within different frameworks of the material depending on their status within local society. -- John Kieschnick, author of Buddhist Historiography in ChinaTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1: The Book: Religious Texts of Nineteenth-Century Burma2: The School: Models of Religious Imagination in Burmese Education3: The Pagoda: Icons and Iconoclasm4: The Portrait: American Jesus in BurmaConclusionNotesWorks CitedIndex
£93.60
Columbia University Press Baptizing Burma Religious Change in the Last
Book SynopsisBaptizing Burma explores the history of how the American Baptist mission to Burma failed to convert the country yet succeeded in transforming its religious landscape.Trade ReviewBaptizing Burma provides an important overview of religious change in Burma that provides insights relevant outside the narrow confines of religious studies. A well-researched and thought-out account of Burma, religion, and missionary activity, shedding light on the Judsons’ story, their legacy, and Burmese religious thought. * Asian Review of Books *Baptizing Burma will spur conversations among diverse scholars about multiple perspectives towards religious objects. * Asian Studies Review *Meticulously researched and theoretically distilled, Baptizing Burma offers fresh understandings of material culture among nineteenth-century Theravada Buddhists and converted Protestant American Baptist Christians in Myanmar. Kaloyanides’s insightful and clearly articulated analysis of religious change focuses on how sacred texts, schools, pagodas, and visual representations were revalorized in dynamic ways that proved transformational for adherents of both traditions. Essential reading for students of Southeast Asian religious cultures and history. -- John Clifford Holt, author of Theravada Traditions: Buddhist Ritual Cultures in Contemporary Southeast Asia and Sri LankaRich with multiperspectival sources and stories, Baptizing Burma offers a fascinating vantage point onto the material culture of nineteenth-century American Baptist missionaries to Burma. Alexandra Kaloyanides invites her reader to consider the lingering resonances of these missionaries and their images, sites of memory, and writings among U.S. and Burmese Baptists today. -- Pamela Klassen, author of The Story of Radio Mind: A Missionary's Journey on Indigenous LandBaptizing Burma reveals the nuanced and agentive interactions between American Baptist missionaries and Burmese Buddhists. Drawing on rich archives in counterintuitive ways, Baptizing Burma stands out for its exploration of religious landscapes and transformations unlimited by the imagined boundaries of Buddhism or Christianity. It is bound to reshape how we understand religion in colonial Burma. -- Alicia Turner, author of Saving Buddhism: The Impermanence of Religion in Colonial BurmaNeither a triumphalist insider account of the heroes of the mission nor a Saidian takedown of imperialist Orientalists, Baptizing Burma examines a series of objects as a window onto the translation from Baptist to Buddhist and vice versa. In the process Kaloyanides provides new ways of thinking about the interaction between Christian missionaries and Buddhists that resonate with recent work on the material aspects of Protestant missions in Africa, the Americas, and other parts of Asia. Because of her close attention to Buddhist doctrine and history, she also offers insights into Buddhist materiality. Not only did Protestants adopt different approaches to the material when they stepped away from their pulpits back home to enter the missionary field, Buddhists too worked within different frameworks of the material depending on their status within local society. -- John Kieschnick, author of Buddhist Historiography in ChinaTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1: The Book: Religious Texts of Nineteenth-Century Burma2: The School: Models of Religious Imagination in Burmese Education3: The Pagoda: Icons and Iconoclasm4: The Portrait: American Jesus in BurmaConclusionNotesWorks CitedIndex
£25.50
McGill-Queen's University Press Seeding Buddhism with Multiculturalism
Book SynopsisHow Buddhist immigrants in Toronto transmit their teachings and traditions to the next generation.Trade Review"Seeding Buddhism with Multiculturalism offers an incredible amount of valuable, useful information that adds considerably to previous scholarship, enhancing the understanding of Buddhism in Canada in new and significant ways." Charles S. Prebish, Pennsylvania State University
£27.90
State University Press of New York (SUNY) Nirvana for Sale Buddhism Wealth and the
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£31.31
Temple University Press,U.S. Creating a Buddhist Community
Book SynopsisThe Wat Thai Buddhist Temple in Silicon Valley was founded in 1983 by a group of predominantly middle-class men and women with different ethnic and racial identities. The temple, which functions as a religious, social, economic, educational, and cultural hub, has become a place for the community members to engage in spiritual and cultural practices. In Creating a Buddhist Community, Jiemin Bao shows how the Wat Thai participants practice Buddhism and rework gender relationships in the course of organizing temple space, teaching meditation, schooling children in Thai language and culture, merit making, fundraising, and celebrating festivals. Bao's detailed account of the process of creating an inclusive temple community with Thai immigrants as the majority helps to deconstruct the exoticized view of Buddhism in American culture. Creating a Buddhist Community also explores Wat Thai's identification with both the United States and Thailand and how thisTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments 1 Introduction: A Community in the Making 2 Creating a Temple Community 3 Erecting a Chapel: Carving Out Cultural Space 4 Monks in the Making 5 Merit Making: Transnational Circuits 6 Shaping and Performing Thai American Identities7 Conclusion: Interaction, Interdependence, and Transformations Notes GlossaryReferences Index
£21.59
Cornell University Press Remembering the Present
Book SynopsisThe book is ambitious and easy to read, has many rich descriptions, that would be good for undergraduates and graduate students interested in mindfulness, Southeast Asian Theravada Buddhism, and the anthropology of Buddhism. ? Religious Studies ReviewWhat is mindfulness, and how does it vary as a concept across different cultures? How does mindfulness find expression in practice in the Buddhist cultures of Southeast Asia? What role does mindfulness play in everyday life? J. L. Cassaniti answers these fundamental questions and more through an engaged ethnographic investigation of what it means to remember the present in a region strongly influenced by Buddhist thought.Focusing on Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, Remembering the Present examines the meanings, practices, and purposes of mindfulness. Using the experiences of people in Buddhist monasteries, hospitals, markets, and homes in the region, Cassaniti shows how an attention to memTrade ReviewThe book is ambitious and easy to read, has many "rich descriptions," that would be good for undergraduates and graduate students interested in mindfulness, Southeast Asian Theravada Buddhism, and the anthropology of Buddhism * Religious Studies Review *The book is very clearly laid out, written in an engaging and accessible style, and it is appropriate for undergraduate classes and up. * MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY QUARTERLY *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Terms Introduction Part I. Thailand 1. Monks' Mindfulness 2. The Feeling of Mindfulness in Meditation 3. The Ghosts of Insanity in Lay Thai Life Part II. Burma and Sri Lanka 4. Burma 5. Sri Lanka Conclusion Notes Glossary References Index
£97.20
Cornell University Press Remembering the Present
Book SynopsisThe book is ambitious and easy to read, has many rich descriptions, that would be good for undergraduates and graduate students interested in mindfulness, Southeast Asian Theravada Buddhism, and the anthropology of Buddhism. ? Religious Studies ReviewWhat is mindfulness, and how does it vary as a concept across different cultures? How does mindfulness find expression in practice in the Buddhist cultures of Southeast Asia? What role does mindfulness play in everyday life? J. L. Cassaniti answers these fundamental questions and more through an engaged ethnographic investigation of what it means to remember the present in a region strongly influenced by Buddhist thought.Focusing on Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, Remembering the Present examines the meanings, practices, and purposes of mindfulness. Using the experiences of people in Buddhist monasteries, hospitals, markets, and homes in the region, Cassaniti shows how an attention to memTrade ReviewThe book is ambitious and easy to read, has many "rich descriptions," that would be good for undergraduates and graduate students interested in mindfulness, Southeast Asian Theravada Buddhism, and the anthropology of Buddhism * Religious Studies Review *The book is very clearly laid out, written in an engaging and accessible style, and it is appropriate for undergraduate classes and up. * MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY QUARTERLY *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Terms Introduction Part I. Thailand 1. Monks' Mindfulness 2. The Feeling of Mindfulness in Meditation 3. The Ghosts of Insanity in Lay Thai Life Part II. Burma and Sri Lanka 4. Burma 5. Sri Lanka Conclusion Notes Glossary References Index
£25.19
Shambhala Publications Inc Teachings of the Buddha
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£7.59
Shambhala Publications Inc Teachings of the Buddha
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£13.99
Shambhala Publications Inc Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of
Book SynopsisIn this inspiring book, Sharon Salzberg, one of America''s leading spiritual teachers, shows us how the Buddhist path of lovingkindness can help us discover the radiant, joyful heart within each of us.Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy?both with others and with ourselves?creates feelings of pain and longing, but those feelings can awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take up a spiritual path. Longtime meditation practitioner and teacher Sharon Salzberg draws on Buddhist teachings, wisdom stories from various traditions, her own experiences, and guided meditation exercises to unearth the radiant heart within each one of us. Discover how the practice of lovingkindness illuminates a path to cultivating love, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, helping us realize our own capacity for goodness and a new connection with all beings.This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts.The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman.The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compactformat that is collectible, reader-friendly, andapplicable to everyday life.
£11.63
Wisdom Publications,U.S. The Signless and the Deathless: On the
Book SynopsisAn insightful examination of the end of suffering that draws much-needed attention to two overlooked factors of Nirvana: signlessness and deathlessness.Nirvana is a critical part of the Buddhist path, though it remains a difficult concept to fully understand for Buddhist practitioners. In The Signless and the Deathless: On the Realization of Nirvana, scholar-monk Bhikkhu Analayo breaks new ground, or rediscovers old ground, by showing the reader that realizing Nirvana entails “a complete stepping out of the way the mind usually constructs experience.” With his extraordinary mastery of canonical Buddhist languages, Venerable Analayo first takes the reader through discussions in early Buddhist suttas on signs (Pali nimitta), the characteristic marks of things that signal to us what they are, and on cultivating concentration on signlessness as a meditative practice. Through practicing bare awareness, we can stop defilements that come from grasping at signs—and stop signs from arising in the first place. He then turns to deathlessness. Deftly avoiding the extremes of nihilism and eternalism that often cloud our understanding of Nirvana, Venerable Analayo shows us that deathless as an epithet of Nirvana “stands for the complete transcendence of mental affliction by mortality”—ours or others’—and that it is achievable while still alive. Advanced practitioners and scholars alike will value the work for its meticulous academic expertise and its novel way of explaining the highest of all Buddhist goals—the final end of suffering.
£22.50
Althea Press Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations
Book SynopsisCalm the mind and begin the path to finding peace with these simple mindfulness meditations Mindfulness is an evidence-based method for reducing stress and anxiety, enhancing resilience, and maintaining mental well-being. Even short meditations can turn a bad day around, ground us in the present moment, and help us approach life with gratitude and kindness. Practicing Mindfulness was created by the founder of One Mind Dharma. He developed these 75 essential exercises to offer practical guidance for anyone who wants to realize the benefits of mindful meditation.This book includes: EVIDENCE-BASED ADVICE: Find expert advice on dealing with distorted or wandering thoughts and how to handle mental blocks. MEDITATIONS THAT GROW WITH YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL: Early meditations in Practicing Mindfulness take just 5 minutes and are highly accessible. As they progress, exercises grow with the reader, building on previous lessons to develop a transformative mindfulness practice. MEDITATIONS TO HELP IN SPECIFIC SITUATIONS: With meditations designed for specific situations or emotions, even experienced practitioners who have trained their mind will have a continuing resource for mindfulness at every moment. Begin a journey of peace and patience today on the path to a calmer, more balanced life with Practicing Mindfulness.
£12.99
Mango Media Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement
Book SynopsisDiscover the Benefits of Exercise as Meditation“Let me say it simply. Someone should have written this book a long time ago.” —Shinzen Young, meditation teacher, neuroscience research consultant, founder of Unified Mindfulness, author of Meditation in the Zone and The Science of EnlightenmentAward-winning Finalist in the “Health: Diet & Exercise” category of the 2022 International Book Awards #1 New Release in Sports Health & Safety, Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts, Cycling, Sports Psychology, Walking, Theravada Buddhism, and MeditationTransform movement and meditation into the powerful practice of mindful movementExercise can be meditation. What do you think of when you hear the word meditation? A quiet room filled with monks? An Instagram influencer? What about moving meditation? Yoga? Tai Chi? For too long, meditation in books has focused on specific periods of meditation, rather than mediation through fitness or daily activities. What if lifting weights, dancing with your love, or walking across a room counted? What if you could use exercise as meditation? What if you could make every move a meditation?Let's combine the two. In Make Every Move a Meditation, award-winning author, meditation leader, and mental health advocate Nita Sweeney shows us fitness can be mindfulness. She teaches us how to bring meditation and mindfulness into any activity by incorporating centuries-old techniques. Studies show that both exercise and meditation reduce anxiety, stabilize blood pressure, improve mood and cognition, and lead to a deeper self-relationship and wisdom. Movement is medicine, and meditation is medicine.Inside you’ll learn to: Turn exercise into a meditation tool Make any activity a mindful practice Enjoy the benefits of meditation while getting fit If you like meditation books and best sellers such as Think Like a Monk, Practicing Mindfulness, or Breath, you’ll love Make Every Move a Meditation.Trade Review“In her new book Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight, Nita Sweeney argues that pickleball or a Zumba class can be turned into a powerful meditative practice whose benefits spill into other areas of life. Focusing the mind on a single thought, object or sensation during exercise can help bring clarity and peace of mind, she says. 'For running, I often use my left foot,’ she says. She encourages people to use ‘a teensy bit of willpower’ to keep focusing on a single object when they exercise and bring their mind back when it wanders.”—Ellen Gamerman, The Wall Street Journal “I don't practice mindfulness to get better at sitting still in quiet rooms. I practice to inhabit my life more fully. Make Every Move a Meditation encourages you to develop liberating attentional skills with your eyes open and your body moving. In it, Nita Sweeney shares practical strategies she's field-tested over the years, and how they've equipped her to respond more effectively to a range of obstacles. She'll inspire you to expand your exploration of mindful awareness and to sneak it into more areas of your life.”—Daron Larson, mindfulness speaker, teacher, and coach, TEDxColumbus Talk: ”Don't Try to Be Mindful” “Awakening awareness in the body is the portal to resting in an open-hearted and dynamic presence. Make Every Move a Meditation is an accessible and powerful guide for taking our practice off the cushion and connecting deeply with the creativity, wisdom and aliveness that is our very essence.”—Tara Brach, author of Trusting the Gold “Let me say it simply. Someone should have written this book a long time ago. Thanks, Nita. Systematically exercising consciousness while you systematically exercise the body in which it dwells...that's a major lifehack. It's a way to work smart that's ideal for busy, modern people committed to a sound mind in a sound body.”—Shinzen Young, meditation teacher, neuroscience research consultant, founder of Unified Mindfulness, author of Meditation in the Zone and The Science of Enlightenment “Humans evolved to survive predators, and to find food, shelter, and mates. Those activities required noticing and responding to the subtlest unfoldings of nature. Now lost in a speed-and-greed world, we need to be reminded of who we are and why we are here. Nita Sweeney’s Make Every Move a Meditation provides us exactly that, a deeply-considered, well-organized, and beautifully-presented guidebook back to self-actualization, flourishing, happiness, and meaning. An important work for every seeker.”—Yun Rou, Daoist monk, Tai Chi master, and author of The Monk of Park Avenue “You exercise but don't have time to meditate? Or meditate but don't have time to exercise? Or maybe you would like to meditate but can't sit still. This book has the solution: do both at once! Drawing from decades of experience in formal meditation settings, as well as many years as a long-distance runner, Nita Sweeney presents invaluable guidance toward bringing meditation into movement and making movement your practice. Highly recommended for anyone who moves, or sits still: in other words, everyone!”—Sean Tetsudo Murphy, Sensei, Zen teacher in the White Plum American Zen lineage, and author of One Bird, One Stone: 108 Contemporary Zen Stories “I love to walk and I’m a 45-year veteran of meditation, but I have never combined the two. Thanks to this book, that’s about to change. I’ve been sharing meditation with others for the better part of two decades and teaching professionally for over ten years. Many times, students have asked me how to do moving meditations, and I’ve never had a good answer. Now I do. My answer is, ‘Buy Nita Sweeney’s book, Make Every Move a Meditation.’ ”—Kim Colegrove, author of Mindfulness for Warriors, and owner of Pause First Academy “I’ve been a regular runner and occasional meditator for years, but it never occurred to me to combine my meditation practice with my running routine. The two disciplines complement each other brilliantly. After reading Nita Sweeney’s Make Every Move a Meditation, I look forward to many miles of meditative movement in the years to come."—Denny Krahe, running coach, author of Be Ready on Race Day, and host of the Diz Runs podcast “Make Every Move A Meditation is a gift for anyone seeking to incorporate meditation and mindfulness into their daily life. The author writes from her many years of personal practice and encourages us with advice that is clear, practical and warm-hearted. Nita Sweeney not only talks the talk but walks the walk (and runs the run!), offering the fruits of her experience to guide others along the path.”—Tania Casselle, MA Transpersonal Psychotherapy, award-winning writer, contemplative writing retreat leader, and senior faculty for Sage Institute for Creativity and Consciousness “Sweeney does writing practice, a form of therapy that she compares to meditation with a pen. ‘It’s a little like journaling except you do it in a specific time period, keeping your hand moving and without stopping to think. You grab sensory details, looking around and writing about what you see. It grounds you in reality, as opposed to being up in your head.’ But the biggest emotional lift for Sweeney has been running. It’s not just the mood-boosting brain chemicals that physical activity generates, she says. ‘There’s a sense of community because I sometimes run with a group. I also do races, and there’s a training plan, so there’s structure. And there’s a sense of achievement that you get from achieving your goals—I said I was going to run three miles, and I did that.’ Sweeney insists that the exercise really works: ‘Depression hates a moving target.’ ”—Barbara Stepko, AARP.org “There are thousands of books written on mindfulness and mediation, but this one is unique, designed (1) for those who need what mindfulness offers, but for whom sitting still is never ideal; and (2) for those seeking spiritual practices to help with mental health issues. We recommend this book for those looking for new ways of being present in life and who want to do so with play and enthusiasm.”—Spirituality and Practice “There are thousands of books written on mindfulness and mediation, but this one is unique, designed (1) for those who need what mindfulness offers, but for whom sitting still is never ideal and (2) for those seeking spiritual practices to help with mental health issues. Some readers will know author Nita Sweeney for her 2019 book, Depression Hates a Moving Target, in which she talked about jogging with her dog as a way of battling depression and anxiety. This book continues those themes, focusing on mindfulness, in particular, activity in general, and the benefits of combining them. Sweeney begins by describing what mindfulness is and how to do it, explaining, ‘Meditative skills keep me going when willpower fails.’ In fact, ‘Infusing the thoughts and body sensations that arise on a run with focused attention and a calm attitude makes running less difficult and more interesting.’ After running, there are several dozen other examples in the book of how to combine being active and practicing mindfulness meditation, from ice skating to tennis and golf. The book is punctuated with helpful summaries, questions and answers, and recaps. One example, ‘seeing color’ includes working out while noticing color. These may seem ordinary, because they are ordinary; but they are excellent, helpfully specific, examples of a successful mediation practice designed for someone who needs to keep moving.”—Jon M. Sweeney in Spirituality & PracticeTable of ContentsContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Why Bother?Chapter 2: How to Meditate While You MoveChapter 3: Why I BotherChapter 4: Splendid Body—Sense GatesChapter 5: Tricky Mind—Working with ThoughtsChapter 6 Advanced Awareness TechniquesChapter 7: Tangles of EmotionChapter 8: How to Grow Through Pain (and Joy)Chapter 9: Cultivating Mind StatesChapter 10: Struggling? Check the HindrancesChapter 11: Variations on a ThemeChapter 12: Whose Idea Was This?Chapter 13: More About Forms of MovementChapter 14: Make It YoursChapter 15: Taking It on the RoadChapter 16: Who’s Meditating?Chapter 17: Why Therapists Have Therapists and Teachers Have TeachersChapter 18: You Might Already Be Doing ItChapter 19: Find Your FellowshipChapter 20: Illness, Injury, and “Bad” WorkoutsChapter 21: PerformanceChapter 22: See You on the “Path”An Invitation and a RequestResourcesAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndexReferences
£13.49
£11.64
Zolag Abhidhamma in Daily Life
£20.90
Wisdom Moon Publishing Mudras of the Buddha (His Life and Works): Each
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£28.65
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP The Ascendancy of Theravada Buddhism in Southeast
Book SynopsisThis wide-ranging account of early Buddhism in Southeast Asia overthrows dominant theories among both Western and Asian Scholars. The author argues that Pali-based Buddhism was brought from India and Sri Lanka by merchants, monks, and pilgrims by the fourth century. Several schools flourished alongside Brahmanism, Mahayanism, and local spirit beliefs--in coexistence rather than conflict. There was no "conversion" to Theravada in the eleventh century as the school was already well established. Prapod draws on a broad range of source material including inscriptions, texts, archaeology, iconography, architecture, and anthropology from India, Sri Lanka, China, and the region itself. He highlights the lived tradition of religious practice rather than scriptural sources.
£34.00
