The author of The Healing Power of Mind draws on Buddhist scripture, firsthand accounts, and other sources to present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist teachings on facing death with openness and insight
Buddhism teaches that death can be a springboard to enlightenment—yet for all but the most advanced meditators, it will be the gateway to countless future lives of suffering in samsara. Tulku
In this distinctive guide to the craft of writing, author Laraine Herring shows us how to tune into our bodies and connect with our emotions so that our writing becomes an expression of our full beings, rather than just an intellectual exercise. With warmth and wisdom, Herring offers a path to discovering "deep writing"—prose that is unique, expressive, and profoundly authentic. Lessons and
The keys to self-knowledge and deep contentment are right here before us in this very moment--if we can simply learn to live with open awareness. In The Unfolding Now, A. H. Almaas presents a marvelously effective practice for developing the transformative quality of presence. Through a particular method of self-observation and contemplative exploration that he calls inquiry, we learn to live in t
Stone provides an in-depth explanation of the key points of ancient Indian yogic philosophy combined with teachings on how individuals can bring a broad understanding of yoga theory to deeper levels through their practice on the mat--and through their relationships with others.
The traditional designs known as mandalas were recognized by C. G. Jung as symbolic representations of the Self. This book is a practical guide to mandala drawing for personal growth, stress reduction, and creative expression. Fincher introduces the history and ritual use of mandalas in cultures all over the world; offers guidance in choosing art materials, techniques, and colors for the creation
Truth is not something we have to seek out. It is not something that is absent and far away, requiring great effort to find. Truth is present within you as the Life that is you. In Yoga of Heart, Los Angeles-based yoga instructor Mark Whitwell takes us back to the time when yoga was first developed—to the shamanic past of the Upanishads, when yoga was practiced as a means of acknowledging, enjoyin
What lies behind America's historic romance with the gun? Why does it have such a troubled relationship with alcohol and drugs? Why is it so wedded to consumerism and so resistant to the evidence of climate change? What are its enduring myths about individuality, freedom and independence and how might we re-imagine our vision of the United States as the Promised Land and The City on the Hill to re
A popular and respected blogger in Québec, Canada, Élise Desaulniers is a food ethics and animal rights advocate who is, also, interested in public policy, philosophy and feminism. In CASH COW, she takes a hard look at the dairy industry and how it has persuaded the general public of the naturalness and value of cows' milk in the human diet. Desaulniers asks just who really benefits from the promo
What is as simple as eating an apple? And yet, what could be more sacred or profound? Food is our most intimate and telling connection both with the natural order and with our cultural heritage. But it is increasingly clear that the choices we make about food today are leading to environmental degradation, enormous human health problems and unimaginable cruelty toward our fellow creatures.THE WORL
This title provides essential information on the benefits that vitamins, other nutrients and lifestyle modifications can offer in an integrated treatment of depression.
This fun and accessible guide presents clear and concise ways that you can begin —-right now—- to live a happier and more meaningful life. You will learn how to feel more peaceful and be more productive by replacing the automatic ways you react with new perceptions of yourself and the world.The book is rooted in his father's work in the area of attitudinal healing (Love is Letting Go of Fear, publ
Wondering how to make the Law of Attraction work in your life? With the publication of The Secret, the Law of Attraction has become a worldwide phenomenon. Yet, many people are still not getting the results they want and have been left disappointed and confused. Now motivational coach, Bob Doyle, one of the teachers featured in the film version of The Secret, dispels the misconceptions and myths a
At some point in life, most of us will face health problems of some kind. Whether it's chronic back pain, the stiffness and pain of rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain from CFIDS or MS or any number of other causes, as we age our bodies often stop doing what they used to do with ease. If we suffer from a health condition, we can become overwhelmed with the simple, everyday tasks and the suffering t
Baby boomers are turning 65 at the rate of 1,000's a day. And they're not their mothers' generation. Although we can learn from previous generations' books, our expectations and our circumstances have changed. This is the ultimate guide, filled with positive and practical advice for women for the second half of life.Here is everything boomers need to know about ageing, but never thought (or were a
The symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) include severe mood shifts, unfounded accusations and wildly inappropriate displays of anger, a range of self-destructive behaviors, and frantic efforts to avoid abandonment. For the friends and families of people with BPD, The Stop Walking on Eggshells Workbook supports and reinforces the ideas in its partner book Stop Walking on Eggshells.
Surviving a Borderline Parent is the first step-by-step guide for adult children of parents with borderline personality disorder.Between 6 and 10 million people in the US suffer from borderline personality disorder. This book teaches adult children how to overcome the devastating effects of growing up with a parent who suffers from BPD.Although relatively common, borderline personality disorder (B
Using her trademark mix of words and pictures to sharp effect, Marissa Moss presents the story of how she, her husband and her three young sons struggled to maintain their sense of selves and wholeness as a family and how they continued on with everyday life when the earth shifted beneath their feet.After returning home from a year abroad, Marissa's husband, Harvey, was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotro
Stressed out by life? Need a little extra comfort, inspiration and love? Whether you've lost your way or are just having a bad day, THE BOOK OF LIGHT is the ideal pick-me-up, reminding you that love and joy are available in every moment of your life.THE BOOK OF LIGHT includes a whole year's worth of affirmations, meditations, visualisations and practical tips to help you awaken to and stay connect
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In silence, ask the questions. Who am I? Why am I here?
Yoga: The Secret of Life is a photo-documentary about the spiritual and physical journey of yoga. Through photographs and text this fine art book explores the personal experiences of 108 of today's leading practitioners and how this ancient practice has transformed their mind, body, and spirit.
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