Gavriel Sanders: Poverty is a "what" that demands a "why". In these pages, readers will find a fresh treatment of the multi-layered factors contributing to this gnawing social malady. Is it nature? Is it nurture? Is it the environment? Is it a mindset? Is it fate or fatalism? The problem is well-explicated here, along with plausible approaches to remedy the challenge.Dr. Preeti Singh: The Invisible Lines of Poverty is a wonderful multi-faceted anthology that delves deep in...

The simplicity of wisdom is to look within and discover who we are and what is real, and to cultivate this vision in everyday life. It is the timeless knowledge that authentic spiritual traditions share as truth. The message is old, but the way to communicate it is new.Modern life is very complex and complicated, but the important things in life have remained simple. This little book is written in a simple way to find wisdom in daily life. A practical guide that reminds us that we ...

the aphorisms or sutras in this book are the direct expression of the essence of the tao. when you allow them to empty your mind and fill your heart transformation will happen naturally without any effort.the tao te ching has an essence that is beyond time, but the words are not timeless, they are depending on the zeitgeist, the spirit of time.my intention is to express this essence in modern words.this book is an invitation to reflect, not only with the mind, even mor...

Create long-lasting, healthy intimacy with this relationship book for couples offering simple practices for fostering open communication, managing difficult emotions—and bringing your loved one closer.What does healthy intimacy look like? How we do we keep the energy and passion alive in long-term relationships? What practices can help us forgive our partner when he or she has hurt us? How can we get a new relationship off to a strong and stable start? What do we d...

A little book to help inspire and transform heart and mind. Teachings such as meditations on generating compassion and calm are the core of this little book that will appeal to the growing number of people inspired by the Dalai Lama.A practical little book, to aid and inspire Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. It includes clear and simple meditation techniques which we can use to transform our attitudes, in order to generate love, compassion, understanding and wisdom. In plain, acc...

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh presents the true path to a personal and global ethic in this stand alone chapter of Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society.

The Diamond Sutra is a Mahayana sutra from the Prajnaparamita, or "Perfection of Wisdom" genre, and emphasizes the practice of non-abiding and non-attachment. The full Sanskrit title of this text is the Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita Sutra. A copy of the Chinese version of Diamond Sutra, found among the Dunhuang manuscripts in the early 20th century and dated back to May 11, 868, is, in the words of the British Library, "the earliest complete survival of a dated printed book....

Hakuin Zenji is one of Japan's most celebrated Zen masters. Tradition tells us that he single-handedly revived Rinzai Zen in Japan. He was an artist, calligrapher and writer, as well as being a Zen master. He said that writing is verbal prajna and his writings are vigorous, courageous, and always to the point. The Chant in Praise of Zazen, Zazen Wasan, is justifiably one of his best-known works.

Most of us in the West today meditate purely for relaxation or to relieve stress, not realizing that the true purpose of meditation is to experience ourselves as the immortal Living Soul that we are. In “Why Meditate?” Imre Vallyon explains the human being’s true multidimensional nature; why a good meditation needs to be simple; why relieving stress or the development of psychic powers are not the primary objectives of meditation; and how we can effortlessly still the mind and become aware...

How to Find Inner Peace by Incorporating Buddhism Into Your Life!There are many religions practiced by people today such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, and Hinduism, among others. There are people, however, who do not associate themselves with any religion and they are commonly referred to as atheists. Most religions are focused on a Supreme Being or deity.In Buddhism however, the focus is not a god or deity but a way of life to find inn...

Live life more fully and enjoy the present moment with mindfulness practices for cultivating deeper mind-body awareness—from legendary Zen Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh.We can’t heal with our minds alone. Thinking can be something productive and creative, but without integrating body and mind, much of our thinking is useless and unproductive. In Peace of Mind, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that integrating body and mind is the only way to be fully alive...

The Lord of Wisdom. The son of Ishwara and Parvati, Ganesha saved the gods when they were in trouble and helpless, by killing Talasura and outwitting Ravana. He is also worshipped as the God who grants success. Read many tales of Ganesha in this eBook.