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Marking a significant departure from Noah Cicero's fictional and poetic works, Blood-Soaked Buddha/Hard Earth Pascal is a lucid philosophical treatise. Rather than entertain dogma, Cicero approaches a discussion of Buddhism from the refreshing perspective of the everyman, providing a profound spiritual analysis as well as a sharp critique of capitalism. There are even some pretty good ghost stories.

In a darkened room, a group of men once sought to examine an elephant. Taking hold of a different part - an ear, a leg, the tail - each one mistook his particular part for the whole. In the darkness each of the men became convinced that the elephant was the object he had felt - a fan, a rope, a pillar, and so on. With this ancient fable, first described by the Sufi Master Jalaluddin Rumi, Idries Shah presents the Sufi perspective that Christianity and Islam stem from one inner origin.

Initial awakening is the most important shift that can occur within our lifetime, but even that key development is no more than an invitation to the larger dance. Ultimately, if we do not clear up after we wake up, then awakening will have been of little consequence. In the absence of that critical clearing process, our awakening is reduced to becoming a pleasant memory of an important event that happened long ago and which we presently cannot quite remember or explain.

In You're Trying Too Hard, Joey Lott explains exactly that - you are trying too hard, and you will never achieve your goals precisely because you already have freedom. Stop trying everything under the sun to bring yourself to true enlightenment. Stop searching for wiser, more special teachers. Stop worrying about lineage and ego and diet and the self. Stop everything. Remain only with direct experience, and let true clarity at least reveal itself.

If you take a ride down the rabbit hole with Joey, he can show you that the path to true peace is infinitely simpler and more accessible than you've ever imagined. There are no complicated mantras involved, just a simple leap of faith and a straightforward shift in your habits. Throughout the book he carefully explains how to strip away the façade of what we imagine peace to be and reveals the reality of what peace actually is. He then shows us the absolute ease with which this peace can be known beyond doubt.

"L'art de la guerre" est un traité militaire chinois rédigé au Ve siècle avant J.-C. À travers treize chapitres, il montre comment l'analyse de l'ennemi, et la réflexion peuvent mener à une victoire à moindre coût. Mais il est aussi - et surtout - considéré comme le meilleur livre de stratégie militaire du monde. Il a inspiré des grandes figures historiques, tels que Napoléon, Machiavel, ou Mao Tse Tung.

En estas minutas, el oyente conocerá más sobre el poder del karma, el concepto de la reencarnación y el mundo que existe más allá de la muerte; además, recorrerá entre las distintas reflexiones, argumentos y pruebas que las sociedades más importantes en la historia, como los egipcios, los griegos o los hindúes, han realizado en torno a la idea de la reencarnación.

Self-identification with one’s state of being is the great trap. So, we must first become aware of the props we use to maintain who we think we are. It begins with: “I’m a woman” or “I’m a man.” There’s strong identification. There’s strong support for the ego, for that “I am” is the ego itself talking. Next, we identify with our abilities and our knowledge. “This is what I can do!” and “This is what I know.” Two further strong supports for the ego.

In this 10 part lecture series Sarah Shaw explores several stories from the Jatakas, stories of the previous lives of the Gautama Buddha both in human and animal form. The stories are entertaining and allegorical. Sarah connects these tales from fourth and fifth century B.C.E. with their relevance for our lives today.

Assembled by Idries Shah, The World of the Sufi is a comprehensive collection of learned essays and papers on the subject of Sufi thought. One of the book’s attractions is the way that it considers central questions and areas of study from different angles. Sufi literature, the use of humour, and Sufi communities in various cultural settings are some of the many subjects discussed. In addition, experts in their fields comment on areas such as Sufism and psychiatry, Indian thought and the Sufis, and therapy and the Sufi.

A treasure house of teaching materials, assembled in the Sufi manner. Seeker After Truth contains both traditional tales and stories gleaned from contemporary sources, and snippets of table talk, discussions and teachings, letters, and lectures by Idries Shah. Taken together, it constitutes a handbook of materials designed to provoke a different kind of thought.

Oriental Magic is recognized as a brilliant study of how, what and why people think, in territories extending from North Africa to Japan. The book is the product of years of research and fieldwork in a dozen different cultural regions. Its scholarly accuracy and genuine contribution to cultural understanding have made it a key text for anyone interested in informal beliefs and esoteric practices.

Do you struggle to find peace and quiet? Do you yearn to disconnect, find an escape, slow down and just breathe? Are you overwhelmed by modern life? The simple solution lies in this book. Rooted in the ancient Zen philosophies that ground her work, French Buddhist nun Kankyo Tannier will show you how to channel the power of SILENCE to get back in control of your thoughts and access the refuge that lies in your mind.

You have probably heard that the regular practice of meditation is a great natural therapy that can work wonders for your body, mind, and spirit. You have probably done your research and already know that mastering the art of meditation, and making it your regular companion, will bring you many benefits (physical, mental, and emotional). Sounds good, but how the heck do I meditate? And why should I?

Ramana Maharishi war erst 21 Jahre alt, als er die Grundlage für das Büchlein "Nan Yar? Wer bin ich?" schuf, ohne dass er je die Absicht hatte, ein Buch über seine Lehre zu schreiben. Er wohnte in einer Höhle auf dem Arunachala. Obwohl er in jener Zeit nicht sprach, fühlten die Menschen instinktiv, dass er ein Weiser war und kamen mit ihren spirituellen Fragen und Problemen zu ihm. Einer von ihnen war Sivaprakasam Pillai, ein Philosoph, der bei einer Finanzbehörde beschäftigt war.

" Understanding Buddhism is one of the most beautiful and least-known books on Buddhism in English, a series of fresh, often stunningly original, essays." (Huston Smith and Philip Novak, Buddhism: A Concise Introduction)

A Titkos jegyzőkönyv legnagyobb titka, hogy nincs titok."Ha látni akarsz, mondja egy zen mester, nézz bele. Ha gondolkodni kívánsz felőle, tévedni fogsz."

This course introduces key concepts of Indian Buddhist thought. Over five lectures, Bee explains the fundamental themes and problems of Buddhist philosophy, from the early Buddhist teachings on "suffering", "karma", and "No-Self" to the later scholasticism and the famous schools of thought around "emptiness" and "mind-only". Each chapter introduces another layer of Buddhist philosophical development and depth. The course forms a very clear and intriguing introduction to the wealth of Buddhist thought.

Buddhism: What Everyone Needs to Know offers listeners a brief, authoritative guide to one of the world's most diverse religious traditions in a listener-friendly question-and-answer format. Dale Wright covers the origins and early history of Buddhism, the diversity of types of Buddhism throughout history, and the status of contemporary Buddhism. This is a go-to guide for anyone seeking a basic understanding of the origins, history, teachings, and practices of Buddhism.

ரமண மஹரஷ 16 வயதல மயஞனம அடநதவர. இநதய அதவத தததவ மரபன உசசம. பரணஙகளல படககக கடதத மஹரஷ எனற வரததகக நம கண மனன வழநத உதரணம. தரவணணமலயலரநத ஓரட கட நகரமல, உலகஙகலம இரநத பலரயம தனனடம வரவதத பரறறல.