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The art of happiness at work
By Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler, Howard C Cutler, Dalai Lama, Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho. 2003
In this sequel to The Art of Happiness (DB 47827, BR 13301), a psychiatrist questions the Dalai Lama about applying…
Buddhist principles in the workplace. The Tibetan spiritual leader advises that career satisfaction is related to staying motivated, having a realistic "sense of self," and maintaining "basic human values" such as kindness and compassion. 2003The autobiography of a Tibetan monk
By Palden Gyatso, Tsering Shakya. 1997
Memoir of a Buddhist monk, born in 1933 in Tibet. The 1950 Chinese invasion ended his monastic life. Describes his…
arrest and thirty prison years of starvation, torture, and "reeducation." Escaping to India upon release, he revealed the Tibetan plight to the Dalai Lama--and to the world. 1997Kindness: a treasury of Buddhist wisdom for children and parents (Little light of mine series)
By Sarah Conover, Sara Conover, Valerie Wahl. 2001
Collection of thirty-two stories and sayings about the Buddha and his teachings. This broad selection of anecdotes and Jataka fables…
are mainly from India, Japan, and Tibet. They convey some of the spiritual values of this twenty-five-hundred-year-old religion. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2001Ultimate journey: retracing the path of an ancient buddhist monk who crossed Asia in search of enlightenment
By Richard Bernstein. 2001
At age fifty-five, a New York Times writer fulfills a yearning for travel and change by following the route of…
seventh-century Buddhist monk Hsuan Tsang's pilgrimage for wisdom across China, south through India, and back to China. Along the way he compares his observations to those recorded by Hsuan Tsang. 2001When things fall apart: heart advice for difficult times
By Pema Chödrön, Pema Chodron. 1997
American Buddhist nun describes how to apply her religion's philosophy to achieve happiness. Explains how to communicate, experience difficult emotions,…
and become compassionate using eight worldly dharma or basic Buddhist beliefs. 1997An open heart: practicing compassion in everyday life
By Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama, Nicholas Vreeland. 2001
Companion to The Art of Happiness (DB 47827, BR 13301) provides the Dalai Lama's teachings to introduce the core of…
Buddhism. Weaves together his spiritual guidelines for everyday living with two ancient Buddhist texts. Contains text of the Dalai Lama's 1999 New York address. Bestseller. 2001The Buddha from Brooklyn
By Martha Sherrill. 2000
A Washington Post journalist's profile of American housewife Catharine Burroughs, who took the name Jetsunma after being recognized by a…
Buddhist leader as the reincarnation of a Tibetan lama. Describes the charismatic Jetsunma's influence on her followers and their efforts to create the largest Tibetan Buddhist center in America. Some strong language. 2000The search for the Panchen Lama
By Isabel Hilton. 2000
British journalist recounts the events surrounding the 1995 disappearance of the Tibetan boy considered to be the eleventh incarnation of…
the Panchen Lama--the second highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Hilton combines religious history, Chinese political intrigue, and her own travel experiences to explain this seven-year-old's importance. 1999Ethics for the new millennium
By Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama. 1999
Appeals to all human beings to practice a "positive ethical conduct" towards others based on universal principles. Expounds on the…
necessity for love and compassion as guiding forces in behavior that will lead to happier, fulfilled lives. BestsellerZen and the art of motorcycle maintenance: an inquiry into values (Bantam New Age Book)
By Robert M Pirsig, Robert M. Pirsig. 1974
Recounts a man's cross-country motorcycle trip with his eleven-year-old son and his philosophic digressions on sanity and on living an…
authentic life. This 1999 twenty-fifth anniversary edition contains a new introduction by the author and his afterword to the tenth editionThe Dhammapada: sayings of Buddha
By Thomas F Cleary. 1994
Statements of ethical and spiritual principle as guides in finding inner tranquillity. Written in the fifth century B.C., these teachings…
focus on "mastery and purification of the self, strength and sobriety of character, and the ultimate attainment of freedom and independence." 1994.Living Buddha, living Christ
By Thich Nhat Hanh, Nhất Hạnh. 1995
Buddhist monk and teacher Thich Nhat Hanh brings Christian and Buddhist spiritual concepts of compassion and holiness together. After many…
conversations with Christian leaders, Thich Nhat Hanh concludes that the spiritual bases of the two religions are very close. As a peace advocate, he wants to bring an understanding that will join peoples of all religionsThe great dragon's fleas
By Tim Ward. 1993
In April 1984, Tim Ward bought a small rucksack and a one-way ticket to New Delhi, and set out to…
discover for himself some of the spiritual insights of the East. His journey began with a meeting with the Dalai Lama, and takes him from the jungles of Indonesia to the uplands of Tibet. 1993.Harvey's account of the 2,500-year history of Buddhism describes its development from origins in India, its expansion throughout Asia, and…
its introduction into Europe and America. He discusses the practices of ethics, devotion, monasticism, and meditation, pointing out the diversity within Buddhist traditions as well as the beliefs and rites common throughout the Buddhist world. 1990.Zen effects: the life of Alan Watts
By Monica Furlong. 1986
Biography of the popular and controversial Zen philosopher whose bestsellers on oriental mysticism helped create a counter-culture in the 1960s.…
This work assesses the impact of a flawed guru, a shy English born scholar whose odd mixture of wisdom and childishness marked the life of a very human sage. Covers his heavy drinking, loneliness, three marriages, and sexual adventures. Some strong language. 1986The Diamond sutra and the Sutra of Hui Neng (Shambhala Dragon Editions Ser.)
By Wong Mou-Lam, A. F. Price. 1990
The Diamond Sutra, a sacred Buddhist scripture, passed into written format in the fourth century A.D. Price's English translation of…
the text was made in 1947. In 1929 Wong made the first English translation of The Sutra of Hui-Neng, a T'ang dynasty record of sermons and sayings belonging to the Zen tradition. 1947All thirteen: the incredible cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team
By Christina Soontornvat. 2020
The author chronicles the events of June 23, 2018, when twelve young soccer players and their coach were trapped for…
days in a flooded cave in northern Thailand. Includes firsthand interviews of rescue workers, details the science and technology used to get deep underground, and the challenges everyone faced. For grades 4-7. 2020The Tibetan book of the dead: the great liberation through hearing in the Bardo (The Clear light series)
By Francesca Fremantle, Chögyam Trungpa, Karma-Gliṅ-Pa. 1975
Walk with me in sound: A mindfulness soundscape with zen buddhist master thich nhat hanh
By Thich Nhat Hanh. 2021
Slow down and breathe. Enter the ultimate meditative listening experience, inspired by the teachings of Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat…
Hanh. Based on the major documentary Walk With Me , this soundscape features narration from Benedict Cumberbatch, with an introduction by Marc J. Francis, the codirector of the award-winning film. From monastic chants to mindfulness bells and the sounds of nature, listeners will be immersed in this hour-and-forty-minutes-long recording. Escape to the world-famous Plum Village Monastery and find a deep sense of presence. Walk With Me in Sound allows us to gain a new perspective on our lives and the tools to create our very own moments of stillness and calm, wherever we may beThe lost art of good conversation: A mindful way to connect with others and enrich everyday life
By Sakyong Mipham. 2017
Cutting through all the white noise, chatter, and superficiality our cell phones and social media cause, one of Tibet's highest…
and most respected spiritual leaders offers simple and practical advice to help us increase our attentions spans, become better listeners, and strive to appreciate the people around us. In a world of iPhones and connectivity to social media and email, we are all in constant connection with one another. Then why are so many people feeling burned out, distant from colleagues, and abandoned by family and friends? In this new book from the bestselling author of Running with the Mind of Meditation, the Sakyong uses the basic principles of the Shambhala tradition—meditation and a sincere belief in the inherent wisdom, compassion, and courage of all beings—to help readers to listen and speak more mindfully with loved ones, co-workers, strangers, and even ourselves. In this easy to understand and helpful book, Sakyong Mipham provides inspiring ideas and practical tips on how to be more present in your day-to-day life, helping us to communicate in ways that elevates the dignity of everyone involved. Great for families, employees and employers and everyone who spend too much time on Facebook, Instagram, and feel "disconnected" in our "connected" world, Good Conversation is a journey back to basics