Download or read book Book of Serenity written by Xingxiu and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important collection of 100 classic Zen Buddhist koans with commentaries. A companion to Thomas Cleary's well-respected translation of THE BLUE CLIFF RECORD, this book is the other, equally revered classic collection of koans--the paradoxical teaching devices that have been closely associated with Zen study and practice since the tenth century.
Download or read book Discover Zen written by David Fontana and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated and inspiring guide to Asian philosophy has straightforward text and 30 step-by-step exercises through classic Zen practices such as meditation, koans and rock gardens. Illustrations.
Download or read book Zen and Therapy written by Manu Bazzano and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen and Therapy brings together aspects of the Buddhist tradition, contemporary western therapy and western philosophy. By combining insightful anecdotes from the Zen tradition with clinical studies, discussions of current psychotherapy theory and forays into art, film, literature and philosophy, Manu Bazzano integrates Zen Buddhist practice with psychotherapy and psychology. This book successfully expands the existing dialogue on the integration of Buddhism, psychology and philosophy, highlighting areas that have been neglected and bypassed. It explores a third way between the two dominant modalities, the religious and the secular, a positively ambivalent stance rooted in embodied practice, and the cultivation of compassion and active perplexity. It presents a life-affirming view: the wonder, beauty and complexity of being human. Intended for both experienced practitioners and beginners in the fields of psychotherapy and philosophy, Zen and Therapy provides an enlightening and engaging exploration of a previously underexplored area.
Download or read book Contemplative Practices in Action written by Thomas G. Plante Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-07-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking primer illuminates contemplative methods that can improve mental and physical health. Contemplative practices, from meditation to Zen, are growing in popularity as methods to inspire physical and mental health. Contemplative Practices in Action: Spirituality, Meditation, and Health offers readers an introduction to these practices and the ways they can be used in the service of well being, wisdom, healing, and stress reduction. Bringing together various traditions from the East and West, this thought-provoking work summarizes the history of each practice, highlights classic and emerging research proving its power, and details how each practice is performed. Expert authors offer step-by-step approaches to practice methods including the 8-Point Program of Passage Meditation, Centering Prayer, mindful stress management, mantram meditation, energizing meditation, yoga, and Zen. Beneficial practices from Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, and Islamic religions are also featured. Vignettes illustrate each of the practices, while the contributors explain how and why they are effective in facing challenges as varied as the loss of a partner or child, job loss, chronic pain or disease, or psychological disorders.
Download or read book Secrets of the Zen Business Warrior written by Lina Betancur and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of the Zen Business Warrior stirs, inspires, and gives readers the knowledge and tools to take immediate deliberate control of how they are creating their life. Many businesspeople believe that making their business grow to the levels of wealth they desire depends on titanic work, considerable financial funding, special skills, and knowledge. Too often, struggling entrepreneurs sacrifice the quality of their personal life as a result. Business owner and entrepreneur Lina Betancur believes that the most powerful way for people to grow their business to the next level is to first grow themselves to the next level. In Secrets of the Zen Business Warrior, Lina shares how entrepreneurs can find the permanent clarity, fulfilment, passion, and motivation they need to maintain their business.
Download or read book Zen for Daily Living written by Reihō Masunaga and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Paik s Virtual Archive written by Hanna Hölling and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two works -- Conceptual and material aspects of media art -- Musical roots of performed and performative media -- Zen for film -- Changeability and multimedia art -- Time and conservation -- Heterotemporalities -- The material and the immaterial archive -- Archival implications -- Conclusion: the many archai of conservation and curation
Download or read book Paranoia written by Joseph Finder and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PARANOIA JOSEPH FINDER Adam Cassidy is twenty-six and a low level employee at a high-tech corporation who hates his job. When he manipulates the system to do something nice for a friend, he finds himself charged with a crime. Corporate Security gives him a choice: prison - or become a spy in the headquarters of their chief competitor, Trion Systems. They train him. They feed him inside information. Now, at Trion, he's a star, skyrocketing to the top. He finds he has talents he never knew he possessed. He's rich, drives a Porsche, lives in a fabulous apartment, and works directly for the CEO. He's dating the girl of his dreams. His life is perfect. And all he has to do to keep it that way is betray everyone he cares about and everything he believes in. But when he tries to break off from his controllers, he finds he's in way over his head, trapped in a world in which nothing is as it seems and no one can really be trusted. And then the real nightmare begins... From the writer whose novels have been called "thrilling" (New York Times) and "dazzling" (USA Today) comes an electrifying new novel, a roller-coaster ride of suspense that will hold the reader hostage until the final, astonishing twist. Now a major motion-picture starring, Harrison Ford, Liam Hemsworth and Gary Oldman.
Download or read book Zen and the Heart of Psychotherapy written by Robert Rosenbaum and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midst of our busy activity, people often feel fragmented. We experience conflicting demands from our work, our personal relationships, our families, and our spiritual practice. In this book, the author, a practicing psychotherapist, explores the challenges and joys of making our life into a coherent whole. Psychotherapy addresses a sense of fragmentation in an effort to help us be uniquely ourselves. Zen Buddhist practice insists we find ourselves on every moment of our lives; it speaks to the basic connectedness of all things. This book attempts to integrate the two. Each chapter examines some aspect of sewing together the practice of Zen with the realization of psychotherapy, and its implications for daily life. Though there is a logical progression to the chapters, each chapter can be read on its own if the reader is interested in how a particular text might inform their psychotherapy or life circumstances. Through the stories of his clients' and his own difficulties and discoveries, the author invites each reader to actualize the fundamental point: to realize the joy and compassion that comes when we touch the basic ground of life, and put it into play in our everyday activity.
Download or read book On Metaphoring written by Wu and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-05-20 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metaphor familiarizes things strange with things familiar to enrich old things with things newly made familiar. Thus metaphor is an effective intercultural highway without shared thinking-way, for each culture is a specific thinking-way. This volume shows such intercultural communication.
Download or read book Zen Sand written by Victor Sogen Hori and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-02-28 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen Sand is a classic collection of verses aimed at aiding practitioners of kôan meditation to negotiate the difficult relationship between insight and language. As such it represents a major contribution to both Western Zen practice and English-language Zen scholarship. In Japan the traditional Rinzai Zen kôan curriculum includes the use of jakugo, or "capping phrases." Once a monk has successfully replied to a kôan, the Zen master orders the search for a classical verse to express the monk’s insight into the kôan. Special collections of these jakugo were compiled as handbooks to aid in that search. Until now, Zen students in the West, lacking this important resource, have been severely limited in carrying out this practice. Zen Sand combines and translates two standard jakugo handbooks and opens the way for incorporating this important tradition fully into Western Zen practice. For the scholar, Zen Sand provides a detailed description of the jakugo practice and its place in the overall kôan curriculum, as well as a brief history of the Zen phrase book. This volume also contributes to the understanding of East Asian culture in a broader sense.
Download or read book Zen Serenity written by Yumiko Kaito and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey to discover the profound wisdom and serenity of Zen philosophy with "Zen Serenity" by acclaimed author Yumiko Kaito. Part of the esteemed Whispers of the East series, this book is a beacon of light guiding readers towards inner peace, fulfillment, and spiritual awakening. In this captivating exploration, Yumiko Kaito invites readers to delve into the heart of Zen philosophy, offering practical insights, timeless teachings, and transformative practices to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and presence in everyday life. From the essence of Zen to the power of meditation, from embracing impermanence to finding joy in the simple things, each chapter is a stepping stone on the path to inner peace and fulfillment. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and philosophy, "Zen Serenity" offers a holistic approach to personal growth and spiritual development. Through inspiring stories, insightful anecdotes, and practical exercises, readers are guided on a journey of self-discovery, awakening to the beauty and wonder that reside within themselves and the world around them. As part of the Whispers of the East series, "Zen Serenity" is not just a book but a gateway to the profound wisdom and insights of Japanese culture and philosophy. With its exquisite blend of Eastern wisdom and practical guidance, this book is a timeless companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and contentment in their lives. Whether you are a novice explorer of Zen philosophy or a seasoned practitioner, "Zen Serenity" offers a wealth of wisdom, inspiration, and guidance to support you on your journey towards inner peace and fulfillment. Let Yumiko Kaito be your guide as you embark on a journey of self-discovery, awakening to the serenity that resides within you. Discover the transformative power of Zen philosophy and unlock the secrets to inner peace and fulfillment with "Zen Serenity" by Yumiko Kaito.
Download or read book Zen written by Evie Harrisson and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following topics are included in this 2-book combo: Book 1: Many people perceive Zen to be something that is only practices by Buddhist monks, but did you know that many people apply the techniques of Zen at their job, in their relationships, and in many aspects of life? With Zen, you can change your mindset and your brain. You can begin to understand why meditation and mindful, subconscious thoughts will have a positive impact on your life. If you ask the right questions and if you are open to the answers, it can help you discover so much more about yourself! Book 2: Most people who practice Zen techniques, are calmer and more satisfied in their lives. It’s one of those things you have to experience to understand it. A pure Zen perspective on life can carry many benefits. It can help reduce stress and anxiety, alter the neurochemicals in your cerebrum, and make you feel more powerful and capable of things because of a more balanced outlook on the many challenges you face every day. Take the time to learn about the ancient art of Zen. You won’t regret it.
Download or read book Creative Haven Serenity Coloring Book written by Diane Pearl and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carefully designed to promote mindfulness and inner peace, 31 mesmerizing illustrations encourage expressive and experimental coloring. Abstract, organic forms swirl with tendrils, fins, pods, shells, and other soothing forms inspired by the tranquility of nature.
Download or read book Poetic Leaps in Zen s Journey of Enlightenment written by Yong Zhi and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the philosophical discussion of Zen spirituality reaches its limit, poetry offers an effective expression of the sublime experiences. From a poetic perspective, enlightenment is understood as poetic leaps in the spiritual journey, which brings people from the habitually or conventionally established world toward new horizons of consciousness. This leap is a breakthrough in the overall consciousness, rather than a progression in contemplative thought. Therefore, it cannot be adequately described through abstract representation, but poetry can metaphorically capture this leap and reveal both the spiritual meaning and the practical wisdom of enlightenment. This book will take you on this fantastic journey of enlightenment.
Download or read book Zen Koans written by Steven Heine and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” “Does a dog have Buddha-nature?” These cryptic expressions are among the best-known examples of koans, the confusing, often contradictory sayings that form the centerpiece of Zen Buddhist learning and training. Viewed as an ideal method for attaining and transmitting an unimpeded experience of enlightenment, they became the main object of study in Zen meditation, where their contemplation was meant to exhaust the capacity of the rational mind and the expressiveness of speech. Koan compilations, which include elegant poetic and eloquent prose commentaries on cryptic dialogues, are part of a great literary tradition in China, Japan, and Korea that appealed to intellectuals who sought spiritual fulfillment through interpreting elaborate rhetoric related to mysterious metaphysical exchanges. In this compact volume, Steven Heine, who has written extensively on Zen Buddhism and koans, introduces and analyzes the classic background of texts and rites and explores the contemporary significance of koans to illuminate the full implications of this ongoing tradition. He delves deeply into the inner structure of koan literature to uncover and interpret profound levels of metaphorical significance. At the same time, he takes the reader beyond the veil of vagueness and inscrutability to an understanding of how koan writings have been used in pre-modern East Asia and are coming to be evoked and implemented in modern American practice of Zen. By focusing on two main facets of the religious themes expressed in koan records—individual religious attainment and the role dialogues play in maintaining order in the monastic system—Zen Koans reveals the distinct yet interlocking levels of meaning reflected in different koan case records and helps make sense of the seemingly nonsensical. It is a book for anyone interested in untangling the web of words used in Zen exchanges and exploring their important place in the vast creative wellspring of East Asian religion and culture.
Download or read book Spa Living written by Sunamita Lim and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2007 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spa Living explores the many benefits of the spa lifestyle, including skin care, ayurvedic healing, exercise, and a relaxing environment that offers inner peace, health, and well-being.
