Sherab Chödzin
2) Siddhartha
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In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life-- the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace, and, finally, wisdom.
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This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. It is the only moment we have to be joyful, mindful, and awake. The key is to be there for yourself?to learn to be fully present in your life. This, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, is the heart of Buddhist practice. In this introduction to the practice of presence, the beloved Buddhist teacher provides indispensable insight on the essentials of Buddhist thought and offers a range of simple, everyday practices...
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Thich Nhat Hanh, a renowned Zen Buddhist monk, presents personal insight into the essence of true love. Hanh also relates the four key Buddhist aspects of love to daily life and offers basic Buddhists techniques for conditioning one's self to give and receive love.
10) Why meditate?
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Hay House, Inc
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2010
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English
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Explores the benefits of meditation, explaining how it can help people change their understanding of themselves and the world by incorporating meditative practices into their daily lives. Includes a CD with meditation exercises.
14) The Foolish Boy
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There is a young man who is very foolish and gets into many bad situations. Will he always be able to get out of them? Read his humorous Tibetan tale to learn the faults of a restless mind.
19) Useless Work
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English
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This Zen tale tells the story of two monks crossing a stream. They start to wade across when a young woman approaches. The monks' rules dictate that they are not supposed to deal with women. Will they help this woman across?