The Zen Monkey And The Blue Lotus Flower

Author : Charles Mackesy,Zen Monkey and The Lotus Flower
Publisher : drew dally Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Zen Monkey and The Blue Lotus Flower: 27 Stories That Will Teach You The Most Powerful Life Lessons by Charles Mackesy,Zen Monkey and The Lotus Flower Pdf

Feeling stressed or caught up in negative thoughts? Need a moment for yourself amidst the daily hustle? Looking for more joy and satisfaction in life? "The Monkey With The Watering Can: 27 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life" is the answer to your quest. This book is a collection of 27 stories crafted to ease your mind, uplift your spirit, and lead you towards a happier life. Each story unveils a slice of Buddhist wisdom, focusing on themes we all encounter - gratitude, mindfulness, self-love, and the pursuit of happiness. They are simple tales, yet loaded with profound lessons to enhance your daily living. What's special is after each story, there's a practical takeaway tied back to today's world, offering you a fresh lens to view your own life and challenges. No prior knowledge of Buddhism is needed. This book isn't about religion; it's about discovering better ways to live, think, and feel. It's about finding peace in the chaos and creating a happier you. Here's what you'll get: Techniques to halt negative thoughts. Pathways to discover happiness. Insights to reduce stress. New perspectives to ignite your inner peace. So, are you ready to transform your life? Get your copy of "The Monkey Who Likes to Show Off" today, and kick-start your journey to a better, happier you.

Author : Julie Welsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 196190246X

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The Zen Monkey and the Blue Lotus Flower by Julie Welsh Pdf

Author : Daniel D'Appollo
Publisher : drew dally Publishers
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower: 52 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life by Daniel D'Appollo Pdf

Do you need more time for yourself? Do you want to get your mind off things? Do you long for more happiness and contentment? Then this is the book for you! It contains 52 stories that will change your life and your way of thinking. Each story is carefully selected to explain important Buddhist wisdom and thought processes. They deal with universal themes such as gratitude, mindfulness, self-love, and happiness. The stories convey valuable life lessons that will enrich your life. After each story, a reference to the present time is made. It also tells what you can learn from the story for your own life. Especially in today's world full of stress and distractions, the teachings of Buddhism are a true blessing. They give us new food for thought and show us what really matters in life. This book invites you to reflect and find yourself. It shows you new ways of thinking that have incredible potential. You do NOT need to have any prior knowledge of Buddhism. These are timeless life lessons that are valuable and helpful to everyone (regardless of age or religion). Buy this book if you.... want to stop negative thoughts want to become happier and more content need new ideas and food for thought want to reduce stress want to find inner peace Order the book now and start the most important journey in life: The journey to yourself.

Author : Tenpa Yeshe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9798858511021

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The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower by Tenpa Yeshe Pdf

A collection of 52 Buddhist parables and tales (one for each week of the year) that have been passed down through generations for thousands of years offering insight into the deepest questions of life and the human spirit.

Author : Daniel D'Apollo
Publisher : Zen Monkey and The Lotus Flower
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9693292774

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The Zen Elephant and The Lotus Flower by Daniel D'Apollo Pdf

Need more time to just breathe? Want a break from constant worries? Looking for simple joy every day? Then this book is for you... Original Price $14.96 But Today Get it at $6.99 SALES PRICE. Price Last While Stock Last and Will Change Soon Meet "The Zen Elephant and The Lotus Flower: 52 Stories for Stress Relieve, More Mindfulness, Self-Reflection and Happiness in Everyday Life." This book is a gentle guide back to what matters most in life. Inside, you'll find 52 stories, each with a powerful quote, revealing timeless lessons on gratitude, mindfulness, self-love, and happiness. The teachings are easy to grasp, offering fresh ways to view life's challenges, without needing a background in Buddhism. This Book Contains Unique Tales with Life Lessons Imprints in them, It isn't just another collection of tales. It's a well of wisdom that's easy to reach into whenever life gets tough. It's about getting clear, finding calm, and making each day a bit brighter. Here's what's waiting for you: Simple ways to stop negative thoughts. Keys to finding your own happiness. Fresh perspectives to lighten your day. Steps to reduce stress and find peace.  The unique quotes paired with each story are insights you won't find online - they're your quick picks for encouragement whenever you need it. Ready for less stress and more joy? Grab your copy of "The Zen Elephant and The Lotus Flower" now, and step into a simpler, happier way of living.

Author : Brian Daizen Victoria
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461647478

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Zen at War by Brian Daizen Victoria Pdf

A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars, Brian Victoria shows that Zen served as a powerful foundation for the fanatical and suicidal spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese military. At the same time, the author recounts the dramatic and tragic stories of the handful of Buddhist organizations and individuals that dared to oppose Japan's march to war. He follows this history up through recent apologies by several Zen sects for their support of the war and the way support for militarism was transformed into 'corporate Zen' in postwar Japan. The second edition includes a substantive new chapter on the roots of Zen militarism and an epilogue that explores the potentially volatile mix of religion and war. With the increasing interest in Buddhism in the West, this book is as timely as it is certain to be controversial.

Author : Brahm
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-30
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780861712786

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Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? by Brahm Pdf

“Laugh your way to enlightenment” with this inspirational and light-hearted collection of stories from beloved Buddhist teacher Ajahn Brahm. The 108 pieces in the international bestseller Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? offer thoughtful commentary on everything from love and commitment to fear and pain. Drawing from his own life experience, as well as traditional Buddhist folk tales, author Ajahn Brahm uses over thirty years of spiritual growth as a monk to spin delightful tales that can be enjoyed in silence or read aloud to friends and family. Featuring titles such as “How to Be a VIP” and “The Worm and His Lovely Pile of Dung,” these wry and witty stories provide playful, pithy takes on the basic building blocks of everyday happiness. Suitable for children, adults, and anyone in between, this eloquent volume delivers insight and inspiration in a humorous and engaging voice. Features of this book: A collection of stories full of humor and wisdom Useful for stress relief and handling life’s ups and downs Perfect for gifting Written in easy-to-understand language Delightful for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike This book contains both encouraging, uplifting stories and thoughtful teachings in Ajahn Brahm’s characteristic joyful style. Ajahn Brahm helps us navigate all of life’s difficulties and beautiful moments. Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung? is certain to be an enjoyable addition to any individual or family’s most treasured collection.

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Parallax Press
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781937006853

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No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh Pdf

The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. Here, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering and finding true joy. Thich Nhat Hanh acknowledges that because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming. We find something to eat or turn on the television. But unless we’re able to face our suffering, we can’t be present and available to life, and happiness will continue to elude us. Nhat Hanh shares how the practices of stopping, mindful breathing, and deep concentration can generate the energy of mindfulness within our daily lives. With that energy, we can embrace pain and calm it down, instantly bringing a measure of freedom and a clearer mind. No Mud, No Lotus introduces ways to be in touch with suffering without being overwhelmed by it. "When we know how to suffer," Nhat Hanh says, "we suffer much, much less." With his signature clarity and sense of joy, Thich Nhat Hanh helps us recognize the wonders inside us and around us that we tend to take for granted and teaches us the art of happiness.

Author : Stephen Addiss,John Daido Loori
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781590307472

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The Zen Art Book by Stephen Addiss,John Daido Loori Pdf

"When a Zen master puts brush to paper, the resulting image is an expression of the quality of his or her mind. It is thus a teaching, intended to compassionately stop us in our tracks and to compel us to consider ultimate truth. Here, forty masterpieces of painting and calligraphy by renowned masters such as Hakuin Ekaku (1685–1768) and Gibon Sengai (1750–1837) are reproduced along with commentary that illuminates both the art and its teaching. The authors’ essays provide an excellent introduction to both the aesthetic and didactic aspects of this art that can be profound, perplexing, serious, humorous, and breathtakingly beautiful—often all within the same simple piece."--Publisher description.

Author : Phyllis McGinley
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0590434772

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The Most Wonderful Doll in the World by Phyllis McGinley Pdf

The memory of the doll Dulcy lost becomes more wonderful and exaggerated each time she talks about it.

Author : David Schiller
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781523514076

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The Little Book of Zen by David Schiller Pdf

A taste of Zen for the seeker and the curious alike. This small but wise book collects Eastern and Western sayings, haiku, poetry, and inspiring quotations from ancient and modern thinkers. Its aim is not to define Zen or answer its famous koan—What is the sound of one hand clapping?—but rather to point to a fresh way of looking at the world: with mindfulness, clarity, and joy. “Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought” —Bashō New material is taken from contemporary spiritual leaders, writers, meditation teachers, and others with an emphasis on the practice of mindfulness—on the heart, rather than the head. Pen and ink illustrations from the author bring an additional layer of feeling and beauty.

Author : Kosho Uchiyama
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780861719778

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Opening the Hand of Thought by Kosho Uchiyama Pdf

For over thirty years, Opening the Hand of Thought has offered an introduction to Zen Buddhism and meditation unmatched in clarity and power. This is the revised edition of Kosho Uchiyama's singularly incisive classic. This new edition contains even more useful material: new prefaces, an index, and extended endnotes, in addition to a revised glossary. As Jisho Warner writes in her preface, Opening the Hand of Thought "goes directly to the heart of Zen practice... showing how Zen Buddhism can be a deep and life-sustaining activity." She goes on to say, "Uchiyama looks at what a person is, what a self is, how to develop a true self not separate from all things, one that can settle in peace in the midst of life." By turns humorous, philosophical, and personal, Opening the Hand of Thought is above all a great book for the Buddhist practitioner. It's a perfect follow-up for the reader who has read Zen Meditation in Plain English and is especially useful for those who have not yet encountered a Zen teacher.

Author : Shunryu Suzuki
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611808414

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki Pdf

Named one of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century (Spirituality & Practice) A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classic on meditation, maintaining a curious and open mind, and living with simplicity. "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as has this famous opening line. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to completely miss what it's all about. It is an instant teaching on the first page--and that's just the beginning. In the fifty years since its original publication, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind has become one of the great modern spiritual classics, much beloved, much reread, and much recommended as the best first book to read on Zen. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics--from the details of posture and breathing in zazen to the perception of nonduality--in a way that is not only remarkably clear, but that also resonates with the joy of insight from the first to the last page.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1998-04-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781462916498

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Japanese Death Poems by Anonim Pdf

"A wonderful introduction the Japanese tradition of jisei, this volume is crammed with exquisite, spontaneous verse and pithy, often hilarious, descriptions of the eccentric and committed monastics who wrote the poems." --Tricycle: The Buddhist Review Although the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of life, this is perhaps nowhere more true than in Japan, where the approach of death has given rise to a centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or the "death poem." Such a poem is often written in the very last moments of the poet's life. Hundreds of Japanese death poems, many with a commentary describing the circumstances of the poet's death, have been translated into English here, the vast majority of them for the first time. Yoel Hoffmann explores the attitudes and customs surrounding death in historical and present-day Japan and gives examples of how these have been reflected in the nation's literature in general. The development of writing jisei is then examined--from the longing poems of the early nobility and the more "masculine" verses of the samurai to the satirical death poems of later centuries. Zen Buddhist ideas about death are also described as a preface to the collection of Chinese death poems by Zen monks that are also included. Finally, the last section contains three hundred twenty haiku, some of which have never been assembled before, in English translation and romanized in Japanese.

Author : Mira Locher,Shunmyo Masuno
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781462922178

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Zen Garden Design by Mira Locher,Shunmyo Masuno Pdf

Zen Buddhist priest Shunmyo Masuno understands that today's busy world leaves little time or space for self-reflection, but that a garden--even in the most urban of spaces--can provide some respite. In his words, "The garden is a special spiritual place where the mind dwells." With this in mind, Masuno has designed scores of spectacular Japanese gardens and landscapes with the aim of helping people achieve a balanced life in the 21st century. This book explores Masuno's design process and ideas, which are integral to his daily Zen training and teachings. It features 15 unique gardens and contemplative landscapes completed in six countries over as many years--all thoughtfully described and documented in full-color photos and drawings. Readers will also find insights on Masuno's philosophy of garden design and a conversation between the designer and famed architect Terunobu Fujimori. Zen Garden Design provides an in-depth examination of Masuno's gardens and landscapes--not just as beautiful spaces, but as places for meditation and contemplation.