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The religions of the east: paths to enlightenment (The modern scholar)
By Stephen R Prothero. 2005
The open road: the global journey of the fourteenth Dalai Lama
By Pico Iyer. 2008
Iyer, a travel writer, essayist and novelist, has known the Dalai Lama, spiritual and political leader of Tibet, for more…
than 30 years. Organizing his observations by aspects of the Dalai Lama's work and character: icon, monk, philosopher, politician, Iyer plumbs different sides of His Holiness, whom he demythologizes even as he expresses a clear-eyed respect for his achievements. 2008.The insurance book: what Canadians really need to know before buying insurance
By Sally Praskey, Helena Moncrieff. 1999
A guide to buying property, health, car, disability, life and travel insurance. Some of the most common questions about the…
ins and outs of insurance policies are answered in a straight forward, easy-to-understand manner. 1999.The internet for 50: the complete guide for every Canadian over 50
By Andrew Dagys. 1999
This updated and revised edition provides comprehensive information to the Canadian fifty plus Internet enthusiast. It explains how the Internet…
works, how to use e-mail, the best relevant web sites, and answers to commonly asked questions. 1999.Happiness and how it happens: Finding Contentment Through Mindfulness
By Suryacitta. 2011
Happiness: a guide to developing life's most important skill
By Daniel Goleman, Matthieu Ricard, Jesse Browner. 2018
Drawing from fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational account of…
how to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world. 2018. Uniform title: Plaidoyer pour le bonheur.The things you can see only when you slow down: how to be calm and mindful in a fast-paced world
By Chi-Young Kim, Hyemin. 2017
The world moves fast, but that doesn't mean we have to. In this mindfulness guide, Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist meditation…
teacher born in Korea and educated in the United States, illuminates a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life. By offering guideposts to well-being and happiness in eight areas--including relationships, love, and spirituality--Haemin Sunim emphasizes the importance of forging a deeper connection with others and being compassionate and forgiving toward ourselves. 2017.The 100-minute Buddha
By Jinananda. 2010
This short book outlines the fundamental elements of Buddhism by recounting the life and ministry of the Buddha. For Buddhists…
the teaching and example of the Buddha remains the core of their beliefs and way of life. 2010.Où tu vas, tu es: apprendre à méditer en tous lieux et en toutes circonstances
By Jon Kabat-Zinn, Yolande Du Luart. 2012
" En 1979, le Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn s'associe à l'université du Massachusetts pour créer le Centre de recherche clinique pour…
la réduction du stress. Ses méthodes, fondées sur les techniques bouddhiques de la méditation et de la pleine conscience, obtiennent très vite des succès remarquables, tant auprès de grands malades dont les souffrances sont enfin apaisées qu'auprès de victimes de troubles psychiques qui reprennent goût à la vie. Mais le programme du Dr Kabat-Zinn propose aussi des applications préventives, comme la création d'une consultation pour les minorités urbaines défavorisées, ou l'élaboration d'un travail avec des prisonniers sur la maîtrise de leur agressivité. Avec Où tu vas, tu es, Jon Kabat-Zinn, professeur de médecine et docteur en biologie moléculaire, a voulu élargir son public en s'adressant à tous ceux qui se laissent dévorer par le stress et la tension de la vie quotidienne. À ceux-là, toujours plus nombreux, il offre ce petit livre de sagesse qui ne se veut pas une méthode, mais une introduction à la pleine conscience, un livre désormais devenu un classique dans le monde entier. " -- 4e de couv. 2012. Titre uniforme: Wherever you go, there you are.Your perfect right: assertiveness and equality in your life and relationships (Assertiveness And Self-esteem Ser.)
By Robert E Alberti, Michael L Emmons. 2008
Includes new material on assertive expression in email and social networks, what to do when assertiveness doesn't work, anger expression,…
persistence, treatments for social anxiety, and being persistent. This is the guide most often recommended by therapists. Some descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. c2008.Wedding experts agree: today's bride and groom want a wedding that reflects who they are without regard to tradition, convention,…
or in-laws. This guide shows you how to break with tradition (on a budget), present non-traditional ideas to parents and grandparents, build in time for visiting friends and family, incorporate shared passions into the ceremony and use elbow grease and inventiveness for a DIY wedding. 2010.You are the message: secrets of the master communicators
By Roger Ailes, Jon Kraushar. 1988
The author touches on the universals of human experience with wisdom and wit, so that we may confront our own…
foibles with disarmingly gentle humour. Many stories are true to life tales that help us to develop a deeper understanding of mindfulness and compassion and wisdom. 2005.Your heart's desire: instructions for creating the life you really want
By Sonia Choquette, Patrick Tully. 1997
Using examples drawn from her students and clients, a teacher interprets spiritual laws and suggests applications. Proposes nine creative principles…
for achieving miracles, joy, a sense of abundance, security, and peace. Reflects on Jesus' and Buddha's influences in her life. Provides a step-by-step approach to experiencing God's love. c1997.Zen flesh, Zen bones: Collection Of Zen And Pre-zen Writings (Pelican books)
By Paul Reps. 1971
Zen Buddhism conveys its profound truths through epigrams, parable and brief enigmatic and often amusing stories of the masters. In…
addition to "101 Zen Stories", this volume contains "The Gateless Gate", a collection of "koans" or puzzles and "10 Bulls", an account of a bull-hunt. 1971.La force du bouddhisme: mieux vivre dans le monde d'aujourd'hui
By Jean-Claude Carrière, dalaï-lama XIV Tenzin Gyatso. 1994
La force du bouddhisme: mieux vivre dans le monde d'aujourd'hui
By Jean-Claude Carrière, dalaï-lama XIV Tenzin Gyatso. 1994
Antiques: the survival kit for the Canadian collector
By Hyla Wults Fox. 1990
In this detailed introduction to antique collecting, Fox discusses all aspects of the field. Topics include different types of antiques,…
from jewellery and furniture to baseball cards, as well as insurance and appraisal, conservation and restoration, and the ins and outs of auctions. 1990.Insight meditation: the practice of freedom
By Joseph Goldstein. 1993
In Buddhist teaching, wisdom is knowing that whatever arises has the nature to cease. This knowledge stops clinging which in…
turn stops suffering. Meditation retreat leader Goldstein asserts that practicing meditation and selfless nonharming behaviour leads to enlightenment or freedom from suffering. He then discusses how to meditate with this goal in mind and points out the traps to avoid along the way. 1993.Make it and use it: handicraft for boys and girls
By Bernice Wells Carlson. 1958