Unlike other practices of meditation that deal with the mind only (mantra), or with the body only (yoga), or with emotions only (bhakti) - often leading to discrepancies that have to be adjusted through rituals and beliefs - the practice of meditation presented here encompasses all of these dimensions of man in one harmonious unit. You will discover that a human being is composed of all the dimensions of nature; a human being is a microcosm, and therefore...

"We, like Otto, find our cynicism worn away by Rinpoche's gentle instruction in the simple but terribly difficult art of letting go, living each moment to the fullest, seeing the sacred in the everyday . . . This brave, meditative author has carved a unique niche in American literature." -Kirkus Reviews starred review   If life is a journey--with detours, paths from which to choose, and myriad roadblocks to overcome--then Otto Ringling is most...

A travelling scholar, intent on translating a Buddhist sutra, loses his way in the mountains. Time and space collapse around him as he continues his journey, encountering ghostly visitations amid a haunting fantasia of color, light and landscape. King Hu rose to prominence in the 1960s and 70s as a superb director of wuxia, a prevalent genre in Chinese-language film and literature built on ancient lore of swords, sorcery and chivalrous heroes. LEGEND...

"Kuan Yin, whose name means "one who hears the cries of the world," is perhaps the most widely revered Buddhist saint in the world. Known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, Kannon in Japanese, and Chenrezig in Tibetan, this compassionate bodhisattva is at the heart of all Mahayana Buddhist traditions. Sometimes depicted as male and other times as female, Kuan Yin took the vow to free all sentient beings from their suffering. The legend of Princess Miao-Shan...

Discover the Healing Power of Zen!Would you like toLower Your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure?Release Healing Hormones?Reduce Anxiety and Stress?Sleep Better at Night?Improve Your Digestion and Enjoy Food More?Fight Diseases the Inhibit Your Mobility?With Zen: A Mindfulness Meditation. Happiness, Buddhism & Focus, you can incorporate the Noble Eight-Fold Path into your life. This ancient system will help you balance your mind, body, and emotions and...

A brief biography of the Buddha Text / Master Nebula Two thousand five hundred years ago, the leader of Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Kapilavastu, India. His father's name was King Jingfan, the King of Kapiluo Kingdom, and his mother's name was Madame Maya, who was a capable princess. In the early days of the Buddha, his name was Prince Siddhartha. It was April 8th in the late summer and autumn. The Buddha was born in the Lumbini Garden. When...

Zen Buddhism Can Give You More Peace, Focus And Happiness Than You Ever Thought Possible! Have you ever wondered about the meaning of life, felt lost and confused, or simply felt depressed and cynical about how crazy the world has become? Perhaps you want to know how to always feel peace in your heart or learn to live a highly focused life that can create an abundance of happiness? A lot of people face such questions at least once in their life,...

Do you worry about our planet, with its environmental crises, global warming, widespread violence, and global poverty? Do you feel powerless to change your life and impact your world? What in the World Is Going On reframes these crises as an invitation to open our minds and hearts to a new awareness of our fundamental interdependence with all beings. With breathtaking optimism, it offers courage and hope to all who hold the world in their hearts and...

"Sharing Dharma", is the fourth book in a series that explores a secular western approach to Buddhism. Its title represents the move away from a single Dharma communicator who was responsible for the three previous books, "No Worries", "Talking Dharma" and "Sharing Dharma", towards an open sharing by those who engaged with and began putting into practice what they have learned and now share their own insights within the same context. This secular...