Download or read book Karma and Chaos written by Paul R. Fleischman and published by Pariyatti Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These eight essays explore the interface between psychiatry, science, and the timeless teachings of the Buddha. Drawn from the personal experiences of a therapist and practitioner of Vipassana meditation, this work explores meditation’s similarities and differences with psychotherapeutic and scientific endeavors. In the title essay, parallels are drawn between the atomic synthesis of free choice and lawful consequence in Chaos Theory and karma, offering contemporary insights into one of Buddhism’s core concepts. The empirical roots of meditation, its relevance to daily life, and the challenges and benefits of daily practice of Vipassana meditation are also addressed. Practical examples for continued observation outside of formal meditation retreats guide readers in incorporating Buddhist practice into daily life.
Download or read book Karma and Chaos written by Paul Flesichman and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hidden Buddhas Large Print 16pt written by Liza Dalby and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hidden Buddhas may well be Liza Dalby's best work yet; with its fascinating story of characters caught up in a world they themselves don't understand. Besides taking us on a journey through little-known corners of Japan, it offers us an engaging and believable portrait of people driven to do things they may not have imagined.'' - Arthur Golden, author of Memoirs of a Geisha According to Buddhist theology, the world is suffering through a final corrupt era called mapp. As mapp continues, chaos will increase until the center can no longer hold. Then the world will end. In Japan, many believe that Miroku, Buddha of the Future, will appear and bring about a new age of enlightenment. From this ancient notion of doom and rebirth comes a startling new novel by the acclaimed author of Geisha and The Tale of Murasaki. Hundreds of temples in Japan are known to keep mysterious ''hidden buddhas'' secreted away except on rare designated viewing days. These statues are not hidden because they are powerful - their power lies in their being hidden. Are they being protected, or are they protecting the world? In this novel, one Buddhist priest struggles with the dictates of his inherited orthodoxy, while another rebels. An American graduate student begins to suspect the mysterious purpose of the hidden buddhas, just as he falls in love with a beautiful Japanese artist who is haunted by an aborted child. The weaving of karma that brings these two together results in a tech-savvy half-Western, half-Japanese child who text-messages her way through the profane world to enlightenment. Tracing the lives of its characters through the late twentieth century to the present, from Paris to Kyoto to California, Hidden Buddhas turns a cosmopolitan eye on discipline and decadence in religion, fashion, politics, and modern life. Liza Dalby is an anthropologist and writer specializing in Japan. She lives in Berkeley, California.
Download or read book You Can Free Yourself from the Karma of Chaos written by Tina Louise Spalding and published by Light Technology Publishing. This book was released on with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have come here as a group to help you because it is a pivotal time in your planet’s evolution. You are seeing monumental changes in your society now. To achieve the shifts that these transfigurations will bring about, you must understand your minds, histories, and human nature as you experience it on the ground, in your hearts, and in your consciousnesses. You are going to be shown another version of the story about one of the great horrors of your twentieth century — the Holocaust. This kind of devastation has happened many times in your society. There have been massacres, mass extinctions, and social atrocities throughout your history, but this one continues to live in your hearts and minds. We must address it so that you can move into the new world — your new elevating and increasing frequency of consciousness — without old baggage. Your baggage, judgments, and fears must be released for you to enter this new world, this new time on your planet, with clear and uncontaminated minds. It is our purpose to bring you through this journey so that you will understand, forgive, and walk unencumbered into your new future. — Ananda
Download or read book Take Control Of Your Life How to Control Fate Luck Chaos Karma and Life s Other Unruly Forces written by Richard Shoup and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000-01-10 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to get out from under fate's unpredictable grasp and make your life positive, productive, and happy. "Everyone else has it together; why is life such a struggle for me?" For anyone who has ever felt powerless, here is a proven way to break free from those feelings of cosmic misfortune and achieve unlimited potential. The authors offer aunique approach to taking command of the negative forces that seem beyond our control--fate, bad luck, and karma--and creating a life that brims with positive momentum and growth. Take Control of Your Life presents a transformation process that enables readers to make a friend of chaos increase good luck, get into "the flow", and usedecisions to direct their lives toward their goals. Further, it will enable them to put karma on their side and reap its rewards, wield their will and leave a mark on the world, and achieve a state of ease and grace.
Download or read book An Ancient Path written by Paul R. Fleischman and published by Pariyatti Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of talks given by Dr. Paul Fleischman on Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka, these selections explore subjects such as mental health, mindfulness, and cultivating inner peace. They were given to diverse audiences across the world in locations including Boston, Madrid, Vienna, and Dublin. These talks are a valuable introduction to Vipassana meditation, as well as an inspiring resource for those who are already practicing.
Download or read book In the Spirit of the Buddha written by Paul R. Fleischman and published by Pariyatti. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of prose poems is based upon the teaching of the Buddha. The selections have been chosen for inspiration, rather than representing the full span of the teaching. We have previously presented them as slides, or read them aloud to friends, on various occasions, such as after workshops, following assistant teacher meetings, around fireplaces in national parks, or after evening metta. They have consistently been received with appreciation, and have evoked multiple requests for their publication. All of these compositions combine the Buddha’s thoughts with contemporary phrasing. They cannot be considered direct quotes from the Pali Canon, because we have worked only with English language translations, and because we have combined similar passages, or modified the language for readability. But at the same time, we can’t claim that these words are original to us, because they are in the spirit of the Buddha. They are brief, poetic, re-speaking of some of the Buddha’s most important ideas. They are sparks from the campfire that continue to glow in the dark. Our intention is that these slides, or pages, will inspire meditators and nonmeditators alike. They are written from the authentic experience of the troubling human condition, and they speak from the standpoint of suffering and the Path out of suffering. They are insights that have crossed the bridge of time from ancient India to today. We hope you will find wisdom flowing through time on the river of words that originates in the ancient spring of the Pali Canon. —Paul R. and Susan K. Fleischman
Download or read book Karma et Chaos written by Dr Paul R. Fleischman and published by Pariyatti. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nous n'avons jamais eu autant besoin des bénéfices thérapeutiques à retirer d'une meilleure conscience de soi que dans le monde d'aujourd'hui, dans toute sa complexité. Tout au long de sept essais poétiques et passionnants, le Dr Fleischman explore les connections existant entre la psychiatrie, la science et la méditation. Il s'agit d'une nouvelle traduction de ce livre achevée en 2021.
Download or read book Buddha Taught Nonviolence Not Pacifism written by Paul R. Fleischman and published by Pariyatti Publishing. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, this thought-provoking essay explores the Buddha's teaching to find one prescription: not war, not pacifism but nonviolence.
Download or read book Karma written by Cathy Ostlere and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 1984, and fifteen-year-old Maya is on her way to India with her father. She carries with her the ashes of her mother, who recently committed suicide, and arrives in Delhi on the eve of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination. Maya is separated from her father and must rely upon the mysterious, kindhearted Sandeep to safely reunite them. As her love for Sandeep begins to blossom, Maya must face the truth about her painful adolescence...if she's ever to imagine her future.
Download or read book Spinning Karma written by Joshua Samuel Brown and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a New Age guru save his cult without losing his soul? Spinning Karma is the story of Rinpoche Edward Schwartz, reluctant figurehead of Mind of Pure Enlightenment (MOPE), a once-popular New Age group whose current membership has sunk to an all-time low. In an ill-conceived effort to bring the group and its teachings back into the limelight, Schwartz heads to Taiwan to film a fake "religious oppression" video - starring a group of clueless language students who believe that they're taking part in an English conversation class. The video goes viral and the scheme succeeds beyond Schwartz's wildest expectations, triggering a social-media-driven propaganda war between the United States and China that spins out of control. Before long, everybody from spiritual seekers in China and America, to an ambitious presidential contender, to the Chinese government wants a piece of MOPE ... and of Schwartz himself. Faced with the enormous karmic implications of his hoax, Schwartz repents. But is it too late? Can Schwartz save his group - and his neck - without losing his soul? Set in an exotic, untapped location, this offbeat East-Collides-With-West farce features characters and situations ripped straight from the headlines, mocking religious intolerance, the social media-driven news cycle, and the tumultuous relationship between America and China.
Download or read book The Art of Chaos written by Robin Sacredfire and published by 22 Lions. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you feeling lost in life? Do you crave a sense of adventure and spontaneity? Look no further than "The Art of Chaos: The Aesthetics of Disorder and How to Use It to Do Magic, Change Your Life and Be Lucky." This captivating book unlocks the secrets of chaos and shows you how to harness its power to transform your life and find true happiness. Author Robin Sacredfire takes you on a journey across fifty cities around the world, where he embraced the uncertainty of life and discovered a hidden pattern within the chaos. Drawing from his own experiences and those of others who have ventured into the unknown, he reveals a profound understanding of spirituality that surpasses conventional wisdom. "The Art of Chaos" challenges preconceived ideas about life and religion, urging readers to embrace disorder as a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery. Through this thought-provoking exploration, you will learn how chaos can lead to greater happiness and spirituality, if only we have the courage to learn from our past experiences. This book offers practical guidance on how to navigate chaos, finding order and meaning within the seemingly chaotic aspects of life. Dive into the transformative power of chaos and discover how it can help you become the best version of yourself. By accepting fear, darkness, and sadness as necessary emotional paths, you will experience true courage, light, and happiness. Through expert storytelling and thought-provoking anecdotes, Robin Sacredfire shares his insights on the beauty and artistry of chaos. As the world transitions into the Era of Aquarium, an era of emotional expression and freedom, understanding chaos becomes essential. By embracing chaos and recognizing its aesthetic qualities, you can create a life that reflects beauty and harmony. If you are ready to embark on a life-changing journey and break free from the constraints of order, "The Art of Chaos" is the perfect companion. Discover the magic within chaos and unleash your true potential.
Download or read book Kill Karma written by Kelly L. Marsh and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-10 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Pepper turned seventeen, she expected to graduate early, be released from probation, and have a party. So, joining a squadron of assassins and fighting demons in Hell was never part of the plan.
Download or read book Vipassana Meditation and the Scientific Worldview 2nd Edition written by Paul R. Fleischman and published by Pariyatti. This book was released on 2020 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have lived in an era during which the spirituality intrinsic to science has become obvious. The universe is not random. It contains patterns and paths. This is called the information-state of the universe, and it organizes the materials and energies that form our bodies and minds. We are each microcosms; downloaded into our small selves are a vast array of directives and limits, the laws of science, that govern stars as well as our hearts and minds. We can gain access to some of the wisdom of this universal, lawful reality through meditation. As we observe our body sensations with equanimity, we come in contact with basic laws of physics, like entropy, or the decay of aggregates over time, and we also encounter basic laws of psychology, like the fact that social love, Mettā, leaves us happier than anger or fear. We may become self-balanced to face contingencies. It is science, not mysticism or religion, that reveals the value of Vipassana as a vestibule to ultimate realities, and highlights it as a practical guide to the psychology of well-lived lives. We are each unique snowflakes, patterns and lace, melting in the cosmic storm. We arise and pass inside a universe, a web, a Dhamma. We become aware of the scriptures that are inscribed inside us and that guide our wellbeing.
Download or read book Order in a Chaos written by Benoni Bernard Gattell and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate written by Brad Warner and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-06-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does a real-life Zen master — not the preternaturally calm, cartoonish Zen masters depicted by mainstream culture — help others through hard times when he’s dealing with pain of his own? How does he meditate when the world is crumbling around him? Is meditation a valid response or just another form of escapism? These are the questions Brad Warner ponders in Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate. During a year that Warner spent giving talks and leading retreats across North America, his mother and grandmother died, he lost his dream job, and his marriage fell apart. In writing about how he applied the Buddha’s teachings to his own real-life suffering, Warner shatters expectations, revealing that Buddhism isn’t some esoteric pie-in-the-sky ultimate solution but an exceptionally practical way to deal with whatever life dishes out.
Download or read book Never Ever Shout in a Zoo written by Karma Wilson and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-12-14 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhyming text depicts the chaos caused by shouting at the zoo.
