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This monk wears heels : be who you are / by Nishimura, Kodo,author.;
It is too easy to limit ourselves for fear of what other people will think. The message of this book is that we can choose to love our uniqueness -- and that our diversity offers hope for the world. This is a guide to self-love, self-acceptance and taking a Buddhist approach to life. Kodo Nishimura reveals how inclusive the Buddhist teachings really are -- and that yes, it is possible to be a Buddhist monk and do makeup and wear sparkly earrings.
Subjects: Nishimura, Kodo.; Buddhism.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Buddhist stories for kids : Jataka tales of kindness, friendship, and forgiveness / by Burges, Laura.; Zohra, Sonali.;
The Monkeys in the Bodhi Tree -- The Queen of the Dogs and the Neem Trees -- The Forest Owlet Saves the Mahogany Trees -- The Secret of the Palash Tree -- The Parrot and the Fig Tree -- The Lion King and the Coconut Tree -- The Chinkara and the Strange Tree -- The Mischievous Monkey in the Banyan Tree -- The Wise Woman of the Forest -- The Monkey King and the Mango Tree.The Buddha was a wonderful teacher who was born long ago. He helped people learn how to find peace within themselves and be kinder to one another. The Buddha told stories about the lifetimes when he was born as animals before he became a human being. These are called Jataka Tales or "birth stories." Whether he was born as a buffalo, as a monkey, as a lion or as a wild dog, he demonstrated how to selflessly help others and take to heart the importance of karma. These classic fables communicate the core teachings of the Buddha in a relatable way for children.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Jataka stories, English.; Buddhism;
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In love with the world : a monk's journey through the bardos of living and dying / by Yongey Mingyur,Rinpoche,1976-author.; Tworkov, Helen,author.;
"In 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche was the respected thirty-six-year-old abbot of three monasteries, a world-renowned meditation teacher, the son of an esteemed meditation master, and a rising star within his generation of Tibetan masters. In Love with the World begins the night that, without telling anyone of his plan, he slips past the monastery gates alone for the first time in his life and sets forth on a wandering retreat, following the ancient practice of holy mendicants. He wanted to throw off his titles and privileges, give up the protections he had always known, and engage in an "ego-killing mission" in order to explore the deepest aspects of his own being and move beyond the grasping self. Yet he immediately discovers that his training has not prepared him to deal with the stench of the third-class train car to Varanasi, or the filthy people around him, or the screeching noise of the train. He has trouble taking off his monk's robes and pays for a cheap hostel rather than sleep on the streets. Soon he becomes deathly ill from food poisoning--and his journey begins in earnest. His lifelong training has prepared him for facing death, and he must now test the strength of his practice. The invaluable lessons he learns from this near-death experience--how we can transform our fear of dying into joyful living--are just what we need to navigate these challenging times. A profoundly moving, unusually candid account by a spiritual master"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Yongey Mingyur, Rinpoche, 1976-; Buddhist monks; Near-death experiences; Intermediate state; Spiritual life;
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How to stay human in a fucked-up world : mindfulness practices for real life / by Desmond, Tim,author.;
"A modern approach to mindfulness from an esteemed Buddhist scholar and Psychology professor. Everywhere we go, we hear about the benefits of mindfulness--to bring us joy, peace, and productivity, and even to make us look younger and live longer. Meanwhile, in the real world, things aren't so rosy: suicide rates are skyrocketing; prescription drug use is on the rise; exposure to negative news is causing PTSD-like symptoms; and we continue to report feeling disconnected, distracted, and depressed. How can we be more mindfulwhen the world is this fucked up? Tim Desmond--esteemed Buddhist scholar and lecturer on Psychology at Yale Medical School--is the fresh, engaging answer to this important question. Using techniques cultivated from the monastery of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and at Google headquarters in Silicon Valley, Tim has been inventing new ways to bridge the gap between the ancient tradition of mindfulness and modern life. In How to Stay Human in a Fucked Up World, he presents readers with exactly that--the first mindfulness practice designed for surviving the sometimes-miserable world we live in, with advice, strategies, and guidance you can start using to feel more connected, joyful, and presenttoday. Direct, witty, and surprising, with chapters titled "Why Bad Things Happen," "You're Not Crazy," and "Becoming Fearless," How to Stay Human in a Fucked Up World gets right to the heart of our collective pain with a simple practice rooted in science, self-compassion, and psychotherapy. If you've tried mindfulness before and failed, Tim gets it. Likely you were told to sit on a pillow in a dark room, meditate, or count your breaths. But mindfulness isn't about separating ourselves from the problems in the world. Instead, it is about re-learning how to get out there, connect with the suffering of every living being and in so doing, embrace our own personal suffering, let go, and move on"--
Subjects: Happiness.; Meditation; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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10% happier : how I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works : a true story / by Harris, Dan,1971-author.;
"A spiritual book written for -- and by -- someone who would otherwise never read a spiritual book, 10% HAPPIER is both a deadly serious and seriously funny look at mindfulness and meditation as the next big public health revolution "--
Subjects: Buddhism.; Meditation.; Mind and body.; Stress management.;
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Happiness becomes you : a guide to changing your life for good / by Turner, Tina,author.; Gold, Taro,author.; Curti, Regula,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The iconic performing artist provides spiritual tools and advice for self-empowerment and fulfillment while examining the role of her enduring Buddhist faith in helping her overcome poverty, loss, and other personal and professional obstacles.
Subjects: Happiness.; Conduct of life.; Happiness;
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Siddhartha / by Hesse, Hermann,1877-1962.; Rosner, Hilda.; Hesse, Hermann,1877-1962.Siddhartha.English.;
Subjects: Gautama Buddha; Classics; Literary; Buddhism;
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Answers from the heart : practical responses to life's burning questions / by Nhá̂t Hạnh,Thích.;
Subjects: Village des pruniers (Buddhist community); Religious life;
© c2009., Parallax Press,
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In my own words : an introduction to my teachings and philosophy / by Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho,Dalai Lama XIV,1935-; Mehrotra, Rajiv,1953-;
On happiness -- What is Buddhism? -- Essential Buddhist teachings -- The law of karma -- Transforming the mind -- How to meditate -- The awakening mind -- Eight verses for training the mind -- Meaningful living and dying -- Understanding emptiness -- Universal responsibility -- Science at the crossroads.
Subjects: Buddhism; Dge-lugs-pa (Sect);
© 2008., Hay House,
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Our only home : a climate appeal to the world / by Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho,Dalai Lama XIV,1935-author.; Alt, Franz,1938-author.; Reif, Peter,translator.;
With each passing day, climate change is causing Pacific islands to disappear into the sea, accelerating the extinction of species at alarming proportions, and aggravating a water shortage that has affected the entire world. In short, climate change can no longer be denied. The Dalai Lama, one of the most influential figures of all time, calls on political decision-makers to finally fight against deadlock and ignorance on this issue and to stand up for a different, more climate-friendly world and for the younger generation to assert their right to regain their future.
Subjects: Climatic changes; Environmental ethics.; Environmentalism; Global warming.;
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