Buddhism

How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect....

"Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present." In this book, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships--one that focuses not on finding an ideal mate, but on becoming a more loving and realistic person...

A newly revised and updated edition of the internationally best-selling spiritual classic, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, is the ultimate introduction to Tibetan Buddhist wisdom....

In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh—one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today—reveals...

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the...

Zen Golf offers a fresh perspective for golf and for life. Rather than focusing on what's wrong with us....

The Buddhist saint Nāgārjuna, who lived in South India in approximately the second century CE, is undoubtedly the most important, influential, and widely studied Mahāyāna Buddhist philosopher....

An acclaimed philosopher shows us how—in an age of unprecedented anxiety—we can find fulfillment by embracing the present and living more fully in the now. He is "the perfect guide for a course correction in life" (from the Introduction by Deepak Chopra). The brain can only assume its...

We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress...

Whether you’re just beginning your mindfulness journey or seeking to deepen your spiritual path, The Monk and the Butterfly offers quiet companionship in a noisy world. You can listen to the stories in any order, revisit them again and again, and let them settle where they may.

The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classic available in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers The so-called “Tibetan Book of the Dead” has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of...

A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our time.

The Gay Science (The Joyful Wisdom) is one of Nietzsche's greatest books....

Drawing from their own entrepreneurial experiences, the authors explain how, in eight basics steps, readers can learn to apply Karmic Management to meet goals, both personal and professional....

Discover newfound freedom in life’s ever-constant flow of endings and beginnings with the wise words of Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart....

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 works....

This classic Buddhist scripture is a collection of vivid, practical verses gathered from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the Buddha himself....

This first volume provides a wealth of reflections on Buddhist history and fundamentals, contemporary issues, and the Dalai Lama’s own personal experiences....

Change your brain, change your life with this essential classic from New York Times bestselling author, Rick Hanson—now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold!

Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment, and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken...

Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and longing.

This audiobook offers a clear, concise account of the Eightfold Path prescribed to uproot and eliminate the deep underlying cause of suffering—ignorance....

The Heart Sutra, originally a very short set of verses, was given in privacy as a message to one of Buddha's close disciples, Sariputra, specifically addressed to him....

This audiobook narrated by Eric Meyers reveals why you don’t have a self—and why that’s a good thing....

The Book of Wisdom removes the dust of tradition that has gathered around meditation, conveying the essential science and methodology of the practice....

"[Thich Nhat Hanh] shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth." –His Holiness The Dalai Lama Nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for a Nobel Peace Prize, Thich Nhat Hanh is one of today’s leading sources of wisdom, peace, compassion and comfort. It was under...

Ajahn Chah offers a thorough exploration of Theravadan Buddhism in a gentle, sometimes humorous, style that makes the listener feel as though he or she is being entertained by a story. He emphasizes the path to freedom from emotional and psychological suffering and provides insight into the fact that taking ourselves seriously causes unnecessary hardship.

Accessible, engaging, and inspiring, this collection of teachings reveals Thai Buddhism to be a no-nonsense, practical spiritual path with an emphasis on personal experience, mindfulness, ethical conduct, and confronting the roots of one’s suffering head-on. Perfect for anyone interested in insight meditation, Voices from Siam showcases the bountiful wisdom of the Buddhist tradition that inspired a generation of Western teachers.

Als anerkannte Autorität in den spirituellen Traditionen der Welt wurde Osho für seine einzigartige Fähigkeit gefeiert, uralte Weisheiten für ein zeitgenössisches Publikum neu zu beleben. Hier nimmt er den Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Reise in das Leben und die Welt von Prinz Gautam Siddhartha, dem späteren Buddha.

Nur einmal in der Geschichte des menschlichen Bewusstseins, so Osho, sei etwas wie Zen entstanden. In "Zen: Seine Geschichte und Lehre" erklärt der bekannte Mystiker, dass Zen keine Rituale, keine Gesänge, keine Mantras, keine Schriften kennt–nur kurze, eindringliche Gleichnisse und Lehren, die es ideal für den modernen Suchenden machen.