Rustic Creations

Buddhism Plain and Simple

Author	: Steve Hagen
Publisher	: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date	: 2011-06-21
ISBN 10	: 9781462901906
Pages	: 176 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (19 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism Plain and Simple written by Steve Hagen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism Plain and Simple offers a clear, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and on awareness in particular. When Buddha was asked to sum up his teaching in a single world, he said, "Awareness." The Buddha taught how to see directly into the nature of experience. His observations and insights are plain, practical, and down-to-earth, and they deal exclusively with the present. Longtime teacher of Buddhism Steve Hagan presents the Buddha's uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by religious ritual, tradition, or belief.

Buddhism Plain and Simple

Author	:
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 2018
ISBN 10	: 4805315008
Pages	: 177 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (8 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism Plain and Simple written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Trial

Author	: Franz Kafka
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1999
ISBN 10	: 0965066290
Pages	: 276 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (9 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book The Trial written by Franz Kafka and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafka's death, The Trial is the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he can get no information. Whether read as an existential tale, a parable, or a prophecy of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the madness of totalitarianism, The Trial has resonated with chilling truth for generations of readers"--Back cover.

Buddhism

Author	:
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1997
ISBN 10	: OCLC:679752024
Pages	: 160 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (752 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Buddhism is Not What You Think

Author	: Steve Hagen
Publisher	: Penguin UK
Release Date	: 2012-07-05
ISBN 10	: 9780718193072
Pages	: 272 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (93 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism is Not What You Think written by Steve Hagen and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Buddhism? In Buddhism is Not What You Think Steve Hagen, bestselling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple and a Zen priest, cuts through the many misconceptions surrounding Buddhism, and shows us its true purpose. Drawing on down-to-earth examples from everyday life, this practical and straightforward guide penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha's teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather than merely as what we think, hope, or fear it is? How can we base our actions on reality? How can we live lives that are wise, compassionate, open and honest? What can it bring to our lives? This book offers a profound and clear path to a life of joy and freedom.

What Would Buddha Do at Work?

Author	: Franz Metcalf
Publisher	: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Release Date	: 2001
ISBN 10	: 1569753008
Pages	: 200 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (8 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book What Would Buddha Do at Work? written by Franz Metcalf and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this antidote to business books that advocate predatory strategies, a leading Buddhist author and a bestselling business writer present advice that applies Buddhist values to the workplace.

Why the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense

Author	: Steve Hagen
Publisher	: Sentient+ORM
Release Date	: 2012-12-16
ISBN 10	: 9781591812746
Pages	: 257 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (127 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Why the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense written by Steve Hagen and published by Sentient+ORM. This book was released on 2012-12-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple ponders what we truly know about reality. Why the World Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense is an eminently down-to-earth, practical, and non-technical response to the urgent questions posed by contemporary science and philosophy. This revised and updated edition of How the World Can Be the Way It Is includes new scientific understanding and clarification of some of its more complex ideas. Steve Hagen aims for an intelligent general audience not necessarily familiar with modern or classical physics, philosophy, or formal logic. Hagen takes us on a journey that examines our most basic assumptions about reality and carefully addresses the “paradoxes of the one and the many” that other works only identify. His primary purpose is to help us to perceive the world directly—as it is, not how we conceive it to be. Through this perception each of us can answer profound moral questions, resolve philosophical and ethical dilemmas, and live lives of harmony and joy. Praise for Why the World Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense “For those who are certain that objectivity and intellect are the ground floor of all knowledge, this can be a valuable tripe to the sub-basement.” —Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance “An unusually stimulating and exhilarating book, of profound value to those seeking to clarify the essential nature of everyday existence—in short, all of us.” —Peter Matthiessen, author of The Snow Leopard “Read this book: it will change how you look at things.” —Nick Herbert, PhD, author of Quantum Reality “Hagen cuts cleanly through the duality of mind and body, perception and conception, science and religion, and takes us on a spell-binding journey through what we know—and what we only think we know—that ultimately provides a fresh, effective, and remarkably simple grounding for our lives. . . . Original, breathtaking, and beautiful.” —Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones

Meditation Now or Never

Author	: Steve Hagen
Publisher	: Penguin UK
Release Date	: 2012-07-05
ISBN 10	: 9780718193058
Pages	: 208 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (93 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Meditation Now or Never written by Steve Hagen and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Meditation Now or Never Steve Hagen, a Zen priest and bestselling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple, provides an accessible and thorough manual on meditation, for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. In the modern world our lives are more frenetic than ever. We live with a burning sense that we have to get something done. But what do we really achieve? And why are we never satisfied? This book is an invitation to switch off, and to enjoy stillness - right now. Steve Hagen offers simple practices that avoid needlessly complicating meditation; highlights where many of us get stuck in meditating - and how to get unstuck; and, above all, focuses on meditation not simply as a spiritual technique, but as a way of living.

The Grand Delusion

Author	: Steve Hagen
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Release Date	: 2020-10-13
ISBN 10	: 9781614296799
Pages	: 328 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (967 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book The Grand Delusion written by Steve Hagen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fun, unique book that goes deep into the great mysteries of knowing—and makes it enjoyable. In The Grand Delusion, bestselling author Steve Hagen drills deeply into the most basic assumptions, strengths, and limitations of religion and belief, philosophy and inquiry, science and technology. In doing so, he shines new light on the great existential questions—Why is there Something rather than Nothing? What does it mean to exist? What is consciousness? What is the nature of truth?—and does so from an entirely unexpected direction. Ultimately, this book reveals how all of our fundamental questions stem from a single error, a single unwarranted belief—a single Grand Delusion.

Buddhism for Beginners

Author	: Judith Yandell
Publisher	: Independently Published
Release Date	: 2019-05-07
ISBN 10	: 1097277593
Pages	: 122 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (93 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Judith Yandell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do You Want To Free Yourself From Stress And Anxiety? Would you like to bring peace and joy in your life? Many people hear the word "Buddhism" and they think it is a religion. However, a person of any religion can bring Buddhist principles into their life without giving up their religious beliefs. Buddhism is a simple and practical philosophy, practiced by more than 300 million people worldwide, that can make your life better and help you find inner peace and happiness. Buddhism is a way of living your life following a path of spiritual development that leads you to the truth of reality. "We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves." - Buddha Nowadays, Buddhism is becoming increasingly popular, thanks to the positive benefits it can bring to those who choose to practice it. By following the principles of Buddhism and by practicing mindfulness meditation you can reduce anxiety and stress and bring clarity and joy into your mind. If you want to learn how to apply the Buddhist philosophy in your everyday life, then this book is for you. You'll learn the principles of this philosophy along with the history of Buddha and his teachings that will help you successfully bring Buddhism into your everyday life. This book will give you the answers you're seeking in a format that is both simple and easy to understand, without obscure words or convoluted sentences. Inside Buddhism for Beginners, discover: How you can bring peace and joy in your life following the simple principles of Buddhism A simple but effective meditation technique for beginners to help you relieve stress and feel calmer, even if you've never meditated before The core Buddhist principles and teachings explained in plain english, without complex or obscure words The History of Buddhism, from its origins to the present day Why knowing and freeing your mind can help you bring peace and joy in your everyday life (with practical tips to help you start) A complete historical timeline of notable buddhist events to help you understand the development of this philosophy The principles you should pursue if you want to follow the path of Buddha An effective way to understand and practice Buddhism without feeling overwhelmed The truth about Karma and how it can actually help you change your life (many people don't know this) Practical tips to bring Buddhism into your everyday life and brighten your future. And much, much more. Now it's up to you. Even if right now you have no clue of Buddha's teachings, let joy and peace become part of your life and free you from stress and anxiety, you won't regret it! Scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button!

Buddhism: Buddhism Plain and Simple Beginners Guide (Meditation Techniques, Acceptance and Spiritual Practice

Author	: Andrew Ricard
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 2018-07-06
ISBN 10	: 1722431571
Pages	: 80 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (71 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism: Buddhism Plain and Simple Beginners Guide (Meditation Techniques, Acceptance and Spiritual Practice written by Andrew Ricard and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism has seen a resurgence from time to time during our history. This is because its beliefs and spiritual practices seem to resonate with people when they are feeling lost, or in need of guidance.Buddhism sums up the basic essence of Buddhism. This book is going to help you better understand what Buddhism is, how it can benefit you, and how you can apply it in your routine life.Buddhism provides you with deep information related to the worldly pleasures, your desires, and everything that prevents you from acquiring inner peace and happiness. Moreover, it also guides you on how you can battle all your obstructions, both the inner and outer ones, to gain complete peace of mind. Inside You'll Find: Chapter 1: Buddhism-Detailed Insight Into Buddhism And How It Came Into Being Chapter 2: Getting to Know Buddhism a little more Chapter 3: Is Buddhism A Religion Or Not? Chapter 4: A different Type of Buddhism: The Basics of Zen Chapter 5: Practicing the Teachings Chapter 6: Different Buddhist Traditions: How We Act on Our Practice Chapter 7: Beliefs in Buddhism Chapter 8: Vipassana - The Ancient Meditation Technique for Beginners Your Free Gift!! Make use of this book today to educate yourself about one of the most popular ideas in history - transcending the mundane and discovering the ultimate. Get to know Buddhism intimately, and understand why it has had such a powerful effect on the world.Download Today!

Finding Your Power to Be Happy: Seven Practices to Bring Unconditional Happiness into Your Life

Author	: D.E. Hardesty
Publisher	: D.E. Hardesty
Release Date	: 2015-04-25
ISBN 10	: 9781311878144
Pages	: 324 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (781 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Finding Your Power to Be Happy: Seven Practices to Bring Unconditional Happiness into Your Life written by D.E. Hardesty and published by D.E. Hardesty. This book was released on 2015-04-25 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to find the happiness that is natural to you, and enjoy better relationships, better health, more success and a longer life. The peculiar thing about us humans is, we spend a lot of time working to find people and things that will make us happy. In fact, we seem to spend the majority of our time doing this. However, there is no guarantee that any of this effort will work. There are lots of people who have hordes of people around them, and who have lots of things, but have been unable to make themselves happy. The truth is, happiness can be had with little effort. Have you ever been happy for no reason at all? Of course you have. Without anything changing in life, happiness just appears. We see it in young children all the time. In fact, we expect to see it in children. If you happen to ask a smiling child why he or she is so happy, at best the answer may be, “Because.” For an adult this may be an unsatisfying answer, but for the child it is the truth -- happiness exists “just because.” As we age we seem to lose touch with happiness-for-no-reason-at-all. We see a world where everyone is striving for stuff, striving for popularity, striving, striving, striving. The natural fount of happiness we once enjoyed disappears as we join them. However, that happiness is not gone. All that happened is we lost our connection to it. This book is about recovering that connection. We all grow up believing that if we work hard, and if we are good people, we will enjoy good relationships with others, good health, success and a long life. Obviously this is not true. There are a lot of rich old people who are not happy. What we have, what we do, and the other circumstances of our lives do not provide authentic happiness. Instead, happiness comes from inside of us, and all by itself enables us to have secure relationships, good health, more success and longer lives. So, what is the secret of being happy? Being happy is a little like flipping a switch. When it’s on you are happy and when it’s off you are not. It’s so easy. How else can you explain being happy for no reason. What you need to do is learn to turn it on, and keep it turned on. This book discusses seven practices that help you do that. There is a lot of wisdom available about how to be happy. Most of it is thousands of years old, but some is quite new. The seven practices we will look at incorporate this wisdom to help you learn how to turn on happiness in your life. This kind of happiness does not require changing anything in your life. All you have to do is learn to turn it on.

Simple Zen Buddhism

Author	: He Yaliang
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 2022-09-04
ISBN 10	: 1952732948
Pages	: 0 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (48 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Simple Zen Buddhism written by He Yaliang and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Buddhism for Beginners

Author	: Mindfulness Meditation Institute
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 2020-11-03
ISBN 10	: 1801209006
Pages	: 150 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (6 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Mindfulness Meditation Institute and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to discover Buddhism in a simple and effective Way, then keep reading! Buddhism has been catching the attention and interest of a lot of people lately. In a world where everything goes fast and is constantly evolving, this ancient philosophy can help to slow down and live a more present and fulfilling life. However, there is a problem: Buddhism seems extremely complicated from the outside. Those who have never studied it think that it is impossible for the average Joe to make his way through all the rules and laws of this philosophy. Truth be told, Buddhism is not as complicated as contemporary Gurus pretend it to be. Due to the powerful teachings shared by the Buddha, Buddhism has been purposely passed on as a complex and difficult philosophy, while in reality, it could not be further from the truth. In fact, Buddhism is the only religion that does not have a defined set of rules that the practitioners must follow. On the contrary, it provides people with moral standards and ethical etiquette, that the single individual can interpret and use as he pleases. Making Buddhism as simple as possible is the aim of this book. Here is what you will discover: The big difference between Buddhism and all other religions and how it can be crucial for your personal development The secret healthy lifestyle of monks and how you can apply it in your own life The teachings of the most important Buddhist personality of the previous century - hint: it is not the Dalai Lama The secret foods recommended by the Buddha himself for a longer and happier life The hidden meditation techniques that can help you move toward a more present life; Much more... To get the most out of this book and out of Buddhism you are not required to adhere to a beliefs system. This makes Buddhism suitable for Atheists and those who already practice another religion as well. The beauty of the teachings of the Buddha is exactly this: they are a message for everyone and with this book, we wanted to share it as clearly as possible. Would you like to take a step toward a happier life? Get this book today by clicking the Buy Now button!

The Whisper Within: Zen and Self

Author	: Margaret Syverson
Publisher	: Lulu.com
Release Date	:
ISBN 10	: 9781329113626
Pages	: 268 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (136 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book The Whisper Within: Zen and Self written by Margaret Syverson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mindfulness and the 12 Steps

Author	: Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Release Date	: 2010-05-20
ISBN 10	: 9781592859870
Pages	: 208 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (598 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Mindfulness and the 12 Steps written by Thérèse Jacobs-Stewart and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh resource to help those in recovery from addiction find their own spiritual path through the Buddhist practice of mindfulness. For those of us in recovery, Mindfulness and the 12 Steps offers a fresh approach to developing our own spiritual path through the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, or bringing one's awareness to focus on the present moment. We can revisit each of the Twelve Steps, exploring the interplay of ideas between mindfulness and Twelve Step traditions--from the idea of living "one day at a time" to the emphasis on prayer and meditation--and learn to incorporate mindfulness into our path toward lifelong sobriety.Through reflections, questions for inquiry, and stories from Buddhist teachers and others who practice mindfulness in recovery, Mindfulness and the 12 Steps will help us awaken new thinking and insights into what it means to live fully--body, mind, and spirit--in the here and now.

Buddhism Is Not What You Think

Author	: Steve Hagen
Publisher	: Zondervan
Release Date	: 2009-03-17
ISBN 10	: 9780061739750
Pages	: 272 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (397 users)

GET EBOOK!

Download or read book Buddhism Is Not What You Think written by Steve Hagen and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha's teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather than merely as what we think, hope, or fear it is? How can we base our actions on reality, rather than on the longing and loathing of our hearts and minds? How can we live lives that are wise, compassionate, and in tune with reality? And how can we separate the wisdom of Buddhism from the cultural trappings and misconceptions that have come to be associated with it? Drawing on down-to-earth examples from everyday life and stories from Buddhist teachers past and present, Hagen tackles these fundamental inquiries with his trademark lucid, straightforward prose. The newcomer to Buddhism will be inspired by this accessible and provocative introduction, and those more familiar with Buddhism will welcome this much needed hands-on guide to understanding what it truly means to be awake. By being challenged to question what we take for granted, we come to see the world as it truly is. Buddhism Is Not What You Think offers a profound and clear path to a life of joy and freedom.