The process of dying is not comfortable for everyone, but this book makes one familiar with the process and to honour it so that the person making the transition does it with dignity and solace.
The jataka tales--stories of the Buddha's past lives (in both human and animal form)--were first said to have been told by the Buddha himself 2,500 years ago.
We always have a choice in how we react to the circumstances of our lives. We can let them harden us and make us increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and allow our inherent human kindness to shine through.
Working with neuroscientists at the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, the authors provide clear insights into modern research indicating that systematic training in meditation can ...
In The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha's teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives. With poetry and clarity, Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy--all qualities of enlightenment.