Budismo moderno nos revela cómo aplicar todos los aspectos del budismo, desde los más básicos hasta los más avanzados, para solucionar nuestros problemas y lograr una paz interior y felicidad más profundas. Este manual para la práctica diaria es una fuente inagotable de inspiración y nos ofrece soluciones desde la perspectiva budista a los problemas que se nos presentan en la vida. Asimismo, anima a los practicantes de cualquier creencia a profundizar en la comprensión y práctica ...

En este mundo ajetreado, las experiencias de felicidad son breves y efímeras, y la paz interior se nos escapa. Los estados mentales negativos, como el deseo incontrolado y el odio, nos causan innumerables problemas tanto a nosotros mismos como a los demás y nos impiden satisfacer nuestros deseos más profundos. Gueshe Kelsang comienza con una exposición de las célebres enseñanzas de Buda conocidas como «Las cuatro nobles verdades», que nos ofrecen una solución clara y sencilla a todos nuest...

El gran interés que la práctica del tantra despierta en la actualidad ha puesto de manifiesto la necesidad de disponer de una guía autorizada, preparada por un maestro tántrico reconocido, que muestre cómo adiestrarse en dicha práctica y que clarifique las dudas suscitadas en torno a este misterioso y a menudo tergiversado tema. Esta obra, Caminos y planos tántricos, basada en enseñanzas teóricas cuyo origen se remonta a Buda Shakyamuni, viene a llenar este vacío ...

“This important guidebook shows in detail and with great humor and insight the way to practice the Buddha’s universal teachings here in the West. Jack Kornfield is a wonderful storyteller and a great teacher.”—Thich Nhat Hanh“Jack is helping to pave the path for American Buddhism, bringing essential basics into our crazy modern lives. And the language he uses is as simple and as lovely as our breath.”—Natalie GoldbergPerhaps the most import...

This book introduces the reader to the psychology of Theravada Buddhism, the cradle of all later Buddhist schools and traditions. In simple and clear language Frits Koster describes the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, karma and rebirth. He also introduces various forms of meditation, in particular vipassana or insight meditation. After a practical explanation of the method and practice of insight meditation, he elaborates on the fruits of this practice, ...

In this intelligent, accessible work, acclaimed poet and meditation teacher Stephen Levine introduces readers to meditation. Filled with practical guidance and advice—as well as extensive personal recollections—A Gradual Awakening explains the value of meditation as a means of attaining awareness, and provides readers with extensive advice on how establish a practice. Drawing on his own personal experiences with and insights into vipassana meditation, Levine has crafted an inspiri...

Zen Masters of China presents more than 300 traditional Zen stories and koans, far more than any other collection. Retelling them in their proper place in Zen's historical journey through Chinese Buddhist culture, it also tells a larger story: how, in taking the first step east from India to China, Buddhism began to be Zen.The stories of Zen are unlike any other writing, religious or otherwise. Used for centuries by Zen teachers as aids to bring about or deepen the experie...

Intellectual understanding means nothing without experience; experience means nothing without intellectual understandingMeditation for Everyone is a beautifully clear and concise guide to what meditation can do for you, how to begin and what to expect. Written by a wise, compassionate and experienced teacher, the book covers the seven points of mindfulness, the seven steps of meditation posture and twelve specific meditations including:• Calm abiding• Sense• Wal...

In his book, "Meditation for Health and Happiness", Dr. Robert Puff discusses the importance of practicing daily meditation. Sharing findings from numerous research studies conducted by scientists and psychologists all over the country, Dr. Puff talks about the long-term effects of stress on the body and mind; and how meditating regularly can heal everything from high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and back pain, to mental depression and anxiety. Not only will Dr. Puff talk you throug...

“Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a message from our very own heart….Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important voices of our time, and we have never needed to listen to him more than now.”—Sogyal RinpocheFear is destructive, a pervasive problem we all face. Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar, peace activist, and one of the foremost spiritual leaders in the world—a gifted teacher who was once nominated f...

Have you ever wanted to meditate or considered starting a meditative practice but didn't know where to begin?Mindfulness: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation and Intentional Living provides clear, easy to follow instructions on starting meditative practice.Using the meditation techniques included in this guide, you will soon discover how to use your breath, physical sensations, mental states, and even challenging feelings and emotions to foster tranqu...

From the award–winning author of Radical Acceptance comes “a healing and helpful meditation [and] a gracefully written spiritual gem on awareness, refuge, and presence” (Spirituality & Practice).“This is a precious gift, filled with insight, shared from heart to heart.”—Thich Nhat HanhHow do you cope when facing life-threatening illness, family conflict, a faltering relationship, old trauma, obsessive thinking, overwhelmin...