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"Beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author Pema Chödrön's wise words on working with the countless changes in our lives to find more freedom and less fear. As much as we might try to resist, endings happen in every moment--the end of a relationship, the end of a day, the end of a breath, and ultimately the end of life. And behind each ending is a beginning--though it may be unclear what the beginning holds. How We Live is How We'll Die shares...
2) Buddhism
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Oxford very short introductions volume 3
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2000
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English
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Shambhala
Pub. Date
2000
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English
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The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses:
· Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage
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· Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage
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Wisdom
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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Using the traditional Buddhist allegorical image of the Wheel of Life and the teaching of the twelve links of dependent origination, the Dalai Lama deftly illustrates how our existence, though fleeting and often full of woes, brims with the potential for peace and happiness.
5) Buddhism
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Great courses volume no. 687
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Teaching Co
Pub. Date
c2001
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English
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Examines Buddhism in a series of 24 lectures (30 min. each) (THIS IS A SET. Books and DVDs must be checkout together)
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Wiley Publishing
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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A hands-on guide to the rich history and modern practice of Buddhism. Explains key concepts, and explores the origins of this fascinating ancient practice, along with daily observances, celebrations, meditation, and more.
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Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"A remarkable exploration of the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Mark Epstein reflects on one year's worth of therapy sessions during which he brought together his years of experience with Western psychotherapy and his equally long investigation into Buddhism to understand how the practices, in tandem, can lead to even greater awareness - for his patients, and for himself For years, Dr. Mark Epstein was careful not to let his spiritual leanings as a...
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Penguin Life
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Put yourself at ease with this highly practical, internationally bestselling guide to reducing anxiety and living worry-free by the renowned Zen Buddhist author of The Art of Simple Living. Can you think of a time when you were worried about something, but then a random comment or occurrence made you realize how insignificant it was, and you were amazed by how much lighter you felt? We often allow ourselves to be frightened by shadows that aren't...
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Pub. Date
2015
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English
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With clarity and candor, the Dalai Lama expounds on the core teachings of Buddhism. Fusing ancient widsom with a modern sensibility, he gently encourages each of us to embrace lives of love and compassion; to embrace individual responsibility. --Provided by publisher.
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Atria Books
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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The renowned spiritual leader outlines an accessible approach to the pursuit of enlightenment that draws on traditional Buddhist meditative practices, in a guide that covers such topics as embracing a positive attitude and overcoming suffering.
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Shambhala
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Mindfulness in Action is a book about meditation, about the practice and experience of mindfulness and awareness, and about how these meditative qualities influence our everyday lives. It is a practitioner's book: a book for people who want to practice meditation and also apply meditative insight to their lives. --Provided by publisher.
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