Download or read book Trust Realization and Self in the Soto Zen Practice written by Daijaku Kinst and published by Contemporary Issues in Buddhis. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practice of Sōtō Zen is a practice of encounter and realization, an intimate path in which the self and its relationship to all beings are transformed. This poses challenges to anyone who takes it up, challenges that call us to understand the elements that make possible a deep engagement with the practice. Of these elements, trust is central--a well-founded trust in the teachings, in one's capacity to realize them with others, and ultimately in dynamic reality itself. Dōgen states that "To study the Buddha Way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be authenticated by the myriad things." Studying and forgetting the self is not leaping over the self--it is full engagement with all aspects of our being, bravely looking at how we ourselves, others, and the world interact, and supporting what makes realization possible.

Download or read book The Self Illusion written by Bruce Hood and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us believe that we are unique and coherent individuals, but are we? The idea of a "self" has existed ever since humans began to live in groups and become sociable. Those who embrace the self as an individual in the West, or a member of the group in the East, feel fulfilled and purposeful. This experience seems incredibly real but a wealth of recent scientific evidence reveals that this notion of the independent, coherent self is an illusion - it is not what it seems. Reality as we perceive it is not something that objectively exists, but something that our brains construct from moment to moment, interpreting, summarizing, and substituting information along the way. Like a science fiction movie, we are living in a matrix that is our mind. In The Self Illusion, Dr. Bruce Hood reveals how the self emerges during childhood and how the architecture of the developing brain enables us to become social animals dependent on each other. He explains that self is the product of our relationships and interactions with others, and it exists only in our brains. The author argues, however, that though the self is an illusion, it is one that humans cannot live without. But things are changing as our technology develops and shapes society. The social bonds and relationships that used to take time and effort to form are now undergoing a revolution as we start to put our self online. Social networking activities such as blogging, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter threaten to change the way we behave. Social networking is fast becoming socialization on steroids. The speed and ease at which we can form alliances and relationships is outstripping the same selection processes that shaped our self prior to the internet era. This book ventures into unchartered territory to explain how the idea of the self will never be the same again in the online social world.

Download or read book The Science of Self Realization written by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda and published by Stranger Journalism. This book was released on 1977 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Point of Existence written by A. H. Almaas and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2000-09-05 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization examines narcissism through a spiritual lens, presenting it as our greatest barrier to understanding our truest self In this book, the author explores the underlying spiritual understanding of narcissism. He presents a detailed map of the steps involved in working through barriers that prevent us from recognizing the most essential nature of our true identity. “Almaas is one of the most significant voices for a new and remarkably integrated spiritual vision. His work connects the personal, the universal, the psychological and the spiritual not as pieces put together, but as the inseparable mandala of the sacred that we are. I respect his work to the highest degree and commend it to anyone interested in living the life of the spirit.” —Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., author of After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

Download or read book The Secret of Self realization written by Kṣemarāja and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exegesis, with text, of a work on the Kashmiri Shaivite approach to Hindu philosophy.

Download or read book Know Thyself written by Lateef Terrell Warnick and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "WHO AM I?" is the most important question in life you'll ever ask yourself. Yet many will go to their graves without EVER finding the True answer! The vast majority of the population live in a slumber and will go from birth to death without ever pausing for a moment to even wonder "Why am I here?" We dream that we are flesh and bone. In reality, we are spiritual beings witnessing a human experience. We spend our lives in the pursuit of happiness while failing to realize the Source of all we seek is right within us! The attainment of Self-Awareness is greater than any wealth, possession or accolade this world can offer! This book is one of those rare gems that you'll read over and over again to realize the one Eternal Truth expressed in many ways: -"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom!" Aristotle - "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be!" Lao Tzu - "You must become the change you seek in the world!" Mahatma Gandhi - "Neither shall they say lo here or lo there for behold the kingdom of God is within you!" Jesus - "Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is Awakened." Buddha - "Just as a reservoir is of little use when the whole countryside is flooded, scriptures are of little use to the illumined man or woman, who sees the Lord everywhere." Krishna - "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 "LOOK WITHIN" is what all Masters advocated for realizing Truth and yet it is this message that is continuously overlooked. This book will show you how through meditation - peace, bliss and understanding can be made manifest for you; word becomes flesh. This reading is an aid to assist you on your spiritual journey to Self-Realization! It explores the deeper meaning behind Genesis representing "the beginning" and how it pertains to the creation of the universe (man) through Maya. Maya as "ego" is the illusion of separation; that we are in this alone. Revelation symbolically represents "the end." Of course, in between "the beginning" and "the end" is the story of life... YOUR LIFE! This book will help you put the purpose of your life in clearer perspective from the elevated viewpoint of all the ancient teachings, sacred texts, universal laws, esoteric scripture, alchemy, free will, meditation and enlightenment. We will approach the Apocalypse as an "awakening" in which the churches (chakras), the seals (lokas) and the seven levels of consciousness experienced throughout life are the seven "unveilings" towards man's ultimate enlightenment. When we use yoga as the "decoder" you will come to Know Yourself as you Truly are. Yoga means the union of soul and Spirit. It is "the means" and "the ends" to this state of unity. Yoga is eternal and precedes all religions. Yoga is science and thus it is law. Yoga helps to bring about greater CLARITY, STILLNESS and AWARENESS which leads to AWAKENING - the realization of the One, Eternal and True Self! Your spiritual truth and God's sole revelation are one and the same... "I AM!" Read now! "Many rivers... One Ocean; many branches... One Tree; many paths... One Destination; many stories... One Truth!" www.selfawak

Download or read book SEVA to Realize the SELF written by Mahesh C. Mangalick and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In villages around India, many people have no facilities that provide adequate health care and education, despite the Indian government allocating an enormous amount of funding. In order to offset this lack of health care and educational facilities in Indian villages, many private individuals and organizations provide medical services and educational opportunities to the poor. This book details two major SEVA projects founded by Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Mangalick in Agra, India. SEVA is selfless service that an individual or group provides to underprivileged people. These acts of selfless service are prompted by an awareness of the presence of God in all beings. This book describes how SEVA leads to a purified mind and, therefore, an understanding of the self, the part of "one source" (God) within an individual’s personality.

Download or read book The Secret of Your Immortal Self written by Guy Finley and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open the doors to self-understanding and let go of suffering. Guy Finley helps you seek a deeper relationship with the Divine and provides powerful insights on how to find a guiding light in any dark moment. Filled with unique and meaningful essays, this guide helps you remember a long-forgotten part of your true, timeless nature. This recollection stirs the sleeping soul that, once awakened, leads you to the crowning moment of life: contact with the immortal Self. Once achieved, this celestial union releases you from imagined self-limitation and regret, granting you the realization that death is not the end of life. View the book trailer for The Secret of Your Immortal Self Praise for Guy Finley's The Secret of Your Immortal Self: "Guy Finley's The Secret of Your Immortal Self teaches us how to uproot the false beliefs underlying our fear, anger, uncertainty, and self-doubt and how we may access the inherent joy, equanimity, wisdom, and creativity of our Authentic Self."—Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Life Visioning "Guy Finley's thoughtful words of timeless wisdom in The Secret of Your Immortal Self will help inspire you to be your best self, for yourself and for those you love."—Daniel G. Amen, MD, NY Times Best-Selling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life "Guy Finley embodies universal wisdom. With his compassionate heart, Guy teaches practical insights each of us can apply in our daily lives to realize our own divinity."—Philip M. Hellmich, Director of Peace at The Shift Network, and author of God and Conflict: A Search for Peace in a Time of Crisis Read all praise for The Secret of Your Immmortal Self

Download or read book I Am the Change I Seek written by Kathleen Suneja and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecting to the inner self is the best means to overcome adversity. The book is a guide to self-realization so as to make optimal decisions to prevent being overwhelmed by an oppressive situation. Freedom is a state of mind. One must begin by making changes within the self to realize the depth of ones freedom. Self-realized thoughts overcome trials and tribulations. These transform actions based in reasoned solutions. Active learning, self correction in self-love helps achieve optimal thoughts. Inner consciousness improves actions that withstand adversity. This enduring philosophy is a fail- safe, tried and true method to uphold autonomy of the self. Oppression is best overcome with self-assured wisdom that exposes ignorance. To overcome limited consciousness, ones identity is also open to reconsideration. The notion of One World lies in consciously connecting to the collective as a whole while securing ones unique individuality.

Download or read book Revealing Your Secret written by Gerard Tylor and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It began around the age of thirty, when I noticed an almost constant dissatisfaction arising within. I had at that point, a loving family, friends, home, health, an occupation, and all the requirements of living the so-called good life. Why, I asked myself, besides the rare flashes of momentary relief and satisfaction, am I basically unhappy and experiencing some form of suffering most of the time? As I observed and questioned others around me, they too privately admitted to be unhappy and dissatisfied, which brought up a most important question: What is It that prevents the state of happiness from being self-realized? Over the years I came to understand that it is indeed possible to free and liberate yourself from what is commonly unnoticed by most, and that is your own falsely created identity that you call “self”. I came to realize that you are always- already established in unity with Being itself and can never possibly be separated from its source. Your part? Apply the way of self-realizing this eternal and ever- present relationship of Oneness with Reality itself, and surrender to its self-existing and self-radiant nature of blissful happiness as your own real and true self-state.”

Download or read book The Power of Now written by Eckhart Tolle and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-10-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, "the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death." Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

Download or read book Self Encounter written by Sirshree and published by WOW PUBLISHINGS PVT LTD. This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No sooner do you decide an aim and commit to it than the directions of your thoughts, words and deeds all unite. You will soon begin to realize your potential and express it. A total transformation takes place. This book will help those who wish for such a transformation. For those who already have an aim, this book will help them to achieve it. Seek ‘Self Development to Self Realization’ through this book. This book is a mirror. It is a mirror that you hold in front of yourself. It is knowing oneself at a deeper level through experience. The book holds a mirror against your growth in all the five planes of life – physical, mental, social, financial and spiritual. As you dive deeper you encounter the leader within you, the communicator within you, the one that shall transform all the five aspects of your life.

Download or read book Living Fearlessly written by Paramhansa Yogananda and published by How-To-Live. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide teaches us how to break the shackles of fear and reveals how we can overcome our own psychological stumbling blocks. Filled with epigrams, lectures, and personal anecdotes, it is a testament of what we can become, if we have faith in the divinity of our true nature as the soul.

Download or read book New Seeds of Contemplation written by Thomas Merton and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of thirty-nine short essays in which Thomas Merton examines what true contemplation is and how it can impact one's spirituality.

Download or read book Knowing Yourself written by Barry Long and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The way of self-knowledge is the discovery of what is not true or real. This book is a map of the false in us and a guide to the uncharted space where truth, beauty or God become the experience of life.

Download or read book What Is Self written by Bernadette Roberts and published by Sentient+ORM. This book was released on 2005-01-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned contemporary mystic and author of The Experience of No-Self presents her philosophical treatise on the nature of Self and God. As a Carmelite nun, Bernadette Roberts pursued a life in union with God. She wrote compellingly about her contemplative spiritual journey in her memoirs The Experience of No-Self and The Path of No-Self. Now she builds on the wisdom she gained, exploring the ultimate consciousness that transcends self and experience. In What Is Self?, Ms. Roberts explains her conceptions of the ego, the self, and the revelations of the contemplative life. Deeply personal and profoundly spiritual, this latest effort puts all of Bernadette’s insights into clearer and sharper perspective—as though her own journey has grown clearer with distance.

Download or read book Dissolving the Ego Realizing the Self written by David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Realize your true potential, dissolve the ego limitations, learn how to master your emotions, and awaken your inner genius with this groundbreaking self-development book from renowned psychiatrist, clinician, and spiritual teacher, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. How does one traverse the spiritual landscape to move beyond suffering to experience the peace and love of God, to transcend illusion and realize the state of enlightenment? In this collection of inspiring passages from Dr. David R. Hawkins’s work, you’ll learn the illusory nature of the personal self (identification of the ego/mind) and the direct pathways to transcend the ego/mind’s trappings. “I consider myself a student of David Hawkins and return to his books and work time and time again. His wisdom deeply resonates with my lived experiences; he is often able to beautifully articulate what I cannot put into words.” – Vex King This pocket edition is designed especially for today’s spiritual student on the go, to inspire contemplation and reflection during a break at work, while hiking in the woods, during a quiet coffee-shop moment, on an airplane, with a partner—in whatever environment one finds oneself. Dissolving the Ego, Realizing the Self is a reliable companion on your quest toward higher truth. Dr. David Hawkins takes you on an enlightening journey of understanding the intricate workings of the mind and ego, culminating in a groundbreaking explanation of consciousness. You’ll learn how to: · Master your emotions with practical strategies and insights. · Attract positivity and abundance in your life. · Harness your personal power without resorting to force. · Heal the mind and soul for a healthier, happier existence. This motivational book seamlessly merges spirituality, psychology, and business principles, making it an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, human behavior, leadership, and success. Experience a paradigm shift in your journey towards self-realization by immersing yourself in the wisdom of Dr. David Hawkins. Allow your consciousness to soar as you step towards a more enlightened and fulfilling life.