Windhorse cambridge (271 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A Zen monk strides empty-handed into a tiger's cage. An Indian master empties a bag of gold dust into the air. A young woman lays down the burden of her dead child and asks the Buddha to accept her as his disciple. These are some of the scenes evoked in this collection of Buddhist stories. The b…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Provides traditional practices for the readers to learn how to exchange stress and anxiety for calm and clarity of mind, and transform anger and fear into kindness and self confidence. The author guides on meditation with anecdotes and tips, from his experience of teaching meditation of more tha…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Soon after taking ordination as a Buddhist monk, the English author of this book moved to the town of Kalimpong, on the edge of the Himalayas. He was to live there for 14 years - reflecting, writing and editing Buddhist journals, befriending a number of distinguished Tibetan lamas as they fled a…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Developed from the on-line meditation course, this book gets you started straight away, offering a practical approach to meditation for complete beginners. Wildmind is as spacious as a clear blue sky, as still as a lake at dawn; such a mind is a source of richness and fulfilment. It is a mind th…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Offering an introduction to Buddhism for Westerners who want to learn more about the religion as a path of spiritual growth, this revised and restructured edition explains the essential teachings and practices on which all mainstream Buddhists can agree. It also sets out to show how this an…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Buddhism is based on the truth that, with effort, we can change the way we are, and among the many methods Buddhism has to offer, meditation is the most direct. It is the art of getting to know one's own mind and learning to encourage what is best in us. This book focuses on two Buddhist meditat…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The phenomenon known as "Buddhism" embraces an uninterrupted process of communication through which the Buddha's followers have been guided and inspired for 25 centuries. Communication is a living, evolving thing, and for all its continuity the Buddhist tradition presents the modern student - an…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A journey straight to the heart of Buddhism. The book is divided into three sections: the ideal of human enlightenment, the true purpose of meditation and the importance of spiritual community. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or hig…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In the breath Vessantara, who has been meditating on the breath for over 30 years, writes engagingly for both newcomers to meditation and those with some experience, giving us: Clear instruction on how to meditate on the breath; Practical ways to integrate meditation into our lives; Suggestions…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. If someone is a Buddhist in the West, the chances are they have converted to Buddhism. But what does this mean? In this book, the Buddhist life is viewed as a process of conversion at deeper and deeper levels - as a perpetual revolution. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pag…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. We have all seen images of the Buddha, legs crossed, eyes lowered. Decisive energy is in the unshakeable poise of his posture, ineffable wisdom and fathomless compassion in his half smile. This ancient image, 2500 years old, has become the archetypal symbol of the spiritual quest. When nothing s…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Explore the potential of your heart and discover a warmer, more loving you. The second in this "Art of Meditation" series by Western Buddhist meditation teacher Vessantara after "The Breath", this book shows us how cultivating more warmth, more kindness, and more happiness is possible for a…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Referencing cultural touchstones such as Into The Wild, the art of Edward Hopper, and the work of Charlie Chaplin, Sarvananda considers what we think about being alone. Buddhism suggests that solitude can bring about positive emotion and change. Exploring this idea through personal experien…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Eightfold Path is the most widely known formulation of the Buddha's teaching. It is ancient, reaching back to the Buddha's very first discourse, and it is highly venerated as a unique treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The teaching of the Eightfold Path challenges us to grasp the imp…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. How do we really get on in this world? Tossed around by gain, buffeted by loss, borne aloft by praise, cast down by blame, how can we not be ground under, lose all direction, confidence, and sense of purpose? The Buddha had clear guidance on how to rise above these 'worldly winds', and Vajr…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the breath Vessantara, who has been meditating on the breath for over 30 years, writes engagingly for both newcomers to meditation and those with some experience, giving us: Clear instruction on how to meditate on the breath; Practical ways to integrate meditation into our lives; Suggest…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Jianananda offers a guide to meditating that is in tune with modern lifestyles. Steering the reader through two traditional practices which help to develop clarity, calmness and positivity, he also provides troubleshooting tips and reflections on the deeper significance of meditation. The book h…

trade paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. Very faint shelfwear. Otherwise, appears unread. 218 indexed pages. 9" 6" X 0.5" Provides a spiritual pathway to recovery for people of any faith tradition, as well as agnostics. Combines Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery with traditional Buddhist teachings. The Buddha's teachings offer…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. An examination of man's relationship with the living world he shares. Offering a radical analysis of consumerist attitudes, the author applies the fundamental Buddhist message of non-violence in an attempt to draw out a middle way between destructiveness and sentimentality. The book has been rea…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Written in an informal style, this guide offers an introduction to the basic techniques of Buddhist meditation, plus detailed advice for more experienced meditators. Part one covers the first steps, part two the principles and part three the practice. Not only a practical handbook, the book is a…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Filled with practical tips as well as insightful reflections, "Saving the Earth" provides tools for change while showing how the Buddhist philosophies of interconnectedness and compassion are of immense use in our efforts towards preserving the natural world. Not only does Akuppa help you t…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. One of the seminal texts in the Buddhist literary canon, "The Dhammapada" presents the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. This edition is introduced and translated by the founder of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order and is annotated for ease of understanding. It can be taken as a straig…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Help with addictive habits is at hand. Developed by a leading writer on addiction and recovery, keep this small book close for those moments when you need inspiration, guidance, and the courage to deal with your impulses skilfully. A workbook, a guide to reflection, and a prompt for greater…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Growing the seed to happiness Kindness is one of the most basic qualities we can possess, and one of the most powerful. In Buddhism it is called metta - an opening of the heart to all that we meet. Any friendly feeling contains the kernel of metta. It is a seed that is waiting to be develop…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'An inspiring and beautiful book about one of our most beloved elders, a modern Buddhist saint' - Jack Kornfield Read the life story and spiritual teachings of Dipa Ma, a major figure in contemporary Buddhism. She was the teacher of such well-respected western Buddhists as Jack Kornfield, S…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What is it like to be completely alone, attempting to face your experience with only nature for company? Buddhist teacher and author, Vajragupta, has been doing just that every year for twenty-five years. Here he recounts how these `solitary retreats' have changed him, how he fell in love w…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Drawing from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of approaching and preparing for death, this work offers descriptions of the attitudes, the practices and the considerations that surround death, caring for those dying and also care-givers. It is aimed at those seeking a positive yet realistic co…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. It is all too easy either to think obsessively, or to not think enough. But how do we think usefully? How do we reflect? Like any art, reflection can be learnt and developed, leading to a deeper understanding of life and to the fullness of wisdom. Drawing on his own experience and on Buddhi…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The image of the Buddha, cross-legged and meditating, appears increasingly in magazines and on television in the West. But who was the Buddha? Here we see the Buddha as a historical figure, a warrior prince searching for the truth; in the context of the evolution of the human race, as the p…