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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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A life in parts / by Cranston, Bryan,1956-author.;
A memoir and meditation on creativity by the star of "Breaking Bad" chronicles his theatrical childhood and recommitment to acting in the aftermath of his father's disappearance, describing his early acting jobs and the performances that earned him Tony and Emmy Awards.
Subjects: Biographies.; Cranston, Bryan, 1956-; Television actors and actresses;
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Fearfully and wonderfully made : the astonishing new science of the senses / by Seaberg, Maureen Ann,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In 2016, scientists proved that humans could see light at the level of a single photon. We are living in historic times when humans may look at the very fabric of the universe in a laboratory setting. Around the world, other recent discoveries about the senses are just as astounding. It turns out we can hear amplitudes smaller than an atom, smell a trillion scents, have a set of taste buds that can discern molecules of fresh water, and can feel through the sense of touch the difference of a single molecule. Fearfully and Wonderfully Made takes readers through their own bodies, delving into the molecular and even the quantum, and tells the story of our magnificent sensorium and what it means for the next wave of human potential. From the laboratories to the ordinary homes where these breakthroughs are taking place, the book explores our current sensory Renaissance and shows readers how they, themselves, can heighten their own senses and experience the miraculous"--
Subjects: Perception.; Senses and sensation.;
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And a dog called Fig : solitude, connection, the writing life / by Humphreys, Helen,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Poet and novelist Helen Humphreys's And a Dog Called Fig, a meditation on the benefits of dogs to the creative life, including the dogs of well-known writers from history, portraits of all the dogs from the author's life, and the arrival and raising of her new puppy"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Humphreys, Helen, 1961-; Authors, Canadian; Authorship; Dog owners; Dogs.; Human-animal relationships.;
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The creative vegetable gardener : 60 ways to cultivate joy, playfulness, and beauty along with a bounty of food / by Trimble, Kelly Smith,author.;
"With The Creative Vegetable Gardener, lifestyle editor and master gardener Kelly Smith Trimble encourages readers to widen their focus, be playful, and imagine a vegetable garden that reflects their own unique aesthetic and offers a meditative sanctuary as well as a source of fresh, homegrown food"--
Subjects: Vegetable gardening.;
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When antidepressants aren't enough : harnessing the power of mindfulness to alleviate depression / by Eisendrath, Stuart J.,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A guide to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as a treatment for major depressive disorder, written by a Professor Emeritus of psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco; includes meditation and visualization exercises to help readers manage the negative thoughts that cause and accompany depression"--
Subjects: Depression, Mental; Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.;
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Being the change : live well and spark a climate revolution / by Kalmus, Peter.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Waking up -- Beyond green -- Global warming : the science -- Global warming : the outlook -- Growth always ends -- Our mindset -- Trailheads into the wilderness -- Like to bike -- Leaving fossil fuel -- Slow travel -- Meditation, a foundation of change -- Reconnecting with Mother Earth -- Opting out of a broken system -- Collective action -- Community -- Love."How a climate scientist and suburban father cut his climate impact down to one tenth the US average and became happier because of it. Being the Change merges science, spirituality, and practical knowledge to offer a deeply optimistic message: living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Sustainable living.; Climatic changes;
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Cold Refuge. by Irving, Judy,film director.; First Run Features (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by First Run Features in 2023.COLD REFUGE is about how swimming in cold water mitigates life's challenges such as grief, loss, disease, discrimination, disability, and stress. Marine mammals, birds, artwork, and open-water locations create a visual meditation on what it means to be fully present in the natural world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Environmental sciences.; Science.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.; Sports.; Grief.; Disabilities.; Alternative Medicine.; Water.; People with disabilities.;
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Spellbound : modern science, ancient magic, and the hidden potential of the unconscious mind / by Lieberman, Daniel Z.,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Drawing on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, and with deep dives into what we can learn from ancient mystical traditions from alchemy to numerology to meditation, Spellbound weaves together ancient magical traditions, psychological research, and the latest neuroscientific discoveries, in order to bridge the gap between the conscious and unconscious mind"--
Subjects: Cognitive neuroscience.; Consciousness.; Neuropsychology.; Psychology.; Science and magic.; Subconsciousness.; Subliminal perception.;
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I Am You. by Redel, Victoria.;
In 1600s Amsterdam, two women - a painter and her assistant - defy the norms of their time as they take on the male-dominated art world and fall in love. Inspired by the little that is known about skilled still life painter Maria van Oosterwijcks life, 'I Am You' is a love story, a meditation on gender, and an ode to artistic creation.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Women;
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