This is a book for fans of His Holiness, for spiritual seekers, and for those interested in the spiritual and emotional health of individuals and societies. So you think you're a Buddhist? Think again. Tibetan Buddhist master Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse, one of the most creative and innovative lamas teaching today, throws down the gauntlet to the Buddhist world, challenging common misconceptions, stereotypes, and fantasies. With wit and irony, Khysentse urges readers to move beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhism—beyond the romance with beads, incense, or exotic robes—straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught.
In A New Earth, renowned spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle describes how our current ego-based state of consciousness operates. The purpose of this book is to bring about a shift in consciousness, or in his words, an awakening. An essential part of this awakening is the recognition of the ego, and our attachment to things, the past, and enemies.
In Oneness With All Life, Eckhart Tolle has picked the essential phrases and paragraphs-the gems of the book-that he feels are most important and reorganized them so readers can focus on the most powerful ideas. Beautifully packaged with evocative artwork and design, it is the perfect gift for anyone with a well-worn copy of A New Earth who wants deeper insight into this seminal work.
The author uses advice and insight to help readers find purpose, happiness, and fulfillment in their lives. I doubt I will read a funnier one, or one with more heart, this year, possibly this decade. When the unlikely opportunity of a life in the theatre announces itself, Karim starts to win the sort of attention he has been craving - albeit with some rude and raucous results. A fresh, anarchic and deliciously unrestrained novel.
In this bestselling work of spiritual advice, the beloved author shows how even our smallest daily actions can become stepping steps toward integrity. Drawing on the stories of his own congregants, on literature, current events and, above all, on the Biblical story of Jacob the worldly trickster who evolves into a man of God , Rabbi Harold S. Kushner—author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People—addresses some of the most persistent dilemmas of the human condition: Why do decent people so often violate their moral standards?
How can we pursue justice without giving in to the lure of revenge? How can we turn our relationships with family and friends into genuine sources of meaning? Persuasive and sympathetic, filled with humanity and warmth, Living a Life That Matters is a deeply rewarding book. Presents a history of early Buddhism based solely on dateable artefacts and archaeology rather than received tradition, much of which data is provided by studying Pyrrho's history. From activist, spiritual leader, New York Times-bestselling author, and presidential candidate Marianne Williamson comes a book about everyday peace, everyday hope, and everyday grace In these pages, author Marianne Williamson acts as a guide back to the spiritual source, exploring the ways to nurture a thriving soul in a harsh world.
The large and small difficulties of our days challenge us to open our hearts and minds. With an attitude of hope, a call to forgive, and a celebration of miracles, Williamson helps readers to find sacred footing on ordinary ground.
For no matter what, there is always an opportunity to be happy. Everyone is entitled to the pleasures of everyday grace. In , Elizabeth Lesser cofounded the Omega Institute, now America's largest adult-education center focusing on wellness and spirituality. Working with many of the eminent thinkers of our times, including Zen masters, rabbis, Christian monks, psychologists, scientists, and an array of noted American figures--from L.
Lakers coach Phil Jackson to author Maya Angelou--Lesser found that by combining a variety of religious, psychological, and healing traditions, each of us has the unique ability to satisfy our spiritual hunger. In The Seeker's Guid, she synthesizes the lessons learned from an immersion into the world's wisdom traditions and intertwines them with illuminating stories from her daily life.
The ego wants dependable rituals and people who stay the same. But to be free means that we enjoy this touch, this kiss, this sunrise, and then let it go. This is sometimes described as not letting the ground under your feet get too solid, not grasping for security or predictability. With work, you might raise the attraction one notch, but because there is so much biochemistry involved in sexual attraction, it's hard to do much more than that. So if a sexual attraction doesn't evolve, remember, it's not anyone's fault and it's just the what is of your pairing, and you might make better friends than lovers.
Sexual attraction doesn't have to be instantaneous on first meeting, but it must eventually flower because it provides a basic glue for successful conjugal union.
If we're not sexually alive to our beloved, it often leads to a subdued relationship, loneliness, affairs, or lots of fantasies. It's lovely to spend Sunday morning with our new love, cooking breakfast and taking a walk together. But in the midst of our happiness, we may feel nostalgia for our former Sunday morning ritual of uninterrupted time alone at a favorite restaurant reading the newspaper.
We need to acknowledge the presence of both excitement and loss, to feel their rhythm as they ebb and flow through a new relationship.
If we try to deny our losses, they lead to resentments, a gnawing discomfort, and a desire to withdraw. Yet we also need to remind our ego that love means letting go of our entrenched rituals, of comparing, of wanting life to stay the same Entering a relationship and living in the heart of the Beloved means our life will change, our shells will crack open and we will never be the same again. Recently, on my early morning drive to a health club, I saw a deer in the middle lane, trying to get up, but obviously crippled.
Her eyes looked confused and frightened. As I drove by, I breathed in her pain and breathed out a blessing. This time, I reverted to my high-school self and thought about every word as a way to make myself a better, more enlightened person. And this time, I really learned something. Right from the beginning, this book is about getting to know yourself -- what makes you happy, uncomfortable, bored and angry. One of the first notes I have is a list of "What kinds of things am I still getting comfortable with about myself?
If you find yourself judging someone, ask yourself why. And then, rather than hating yourself for being so judgmental, this book challenges you to love yourself for that exact quality.
Love yourself for it because that is just one piece of who you are. It may not be the best, but it is a part of you and every part should be embraced.
She says:. I've often heard that one should pick a specific path and stick to it. Healing people will gain appreciation for themselves and the others also on one too. Oct 25, Jennifer rated it really liked it. Good book. Guides you through authentic motions of being with someone and love. I enjoyed it. An interesting point of view. I found some practical tasks pretty helpful. The book itself was really easy to read and understand. However, I would treat this book more like a free time easy reading choice.
Jan 27, Marjorie rated it it was ok Shelves: self-help. I've read some other What Would Buddha Do type books by other authors, and enjoyed them. This one was kind of a mish mosh, with more of a general New Age spiritual perspective rather than being focused specifically on taking a Buddhist approach to contemporary problems-- the author mentions Sufism, Quakerism, and something called Quantum Psychology as her other influences.
I do appreciate the way she stressed the value of being authentic, and I liked the quotes from Rumi and Kahil Girbran. The author is a couples therapist, and some of the things that she had to say were useful.
But too much of it was vague, and there was too much emphasis on perfection. She also had a chapter on numerology and astrology, and even though it was only one short chapter out of 49, that did undercut her credibility for me.
May 13, Kim rated it really liked it. This is a wonderful little book that I probably never would have been searching to read. I only read it because a friend, in passing, brought it to a class to lend it to someone, found that said friend already had it, and looked at me to say, "Hey! You actually might like this! It offered little pearls of wisdom along with gentle reminders about how to stay on our own path and stay true to ourselves should we enter This is a wonderful little book that I probably never would have been searching to read.
It offered little pearls of wisdom along with gentle reminders about how to stay on our own path and stay true to ourselves should we enter into a relationship. It's really about being our best self and then attracting that into our life. It's a quick read and one that deeply resonated with me. I loved it! Aug 04, Katie rated it really liked it. This book was an easy read, and I gained wisdom from it, I think. It discusses how to be the best mate you can be by reflecting inward and viewing the rest of the world through an eye on oneness.
This type of teaching transcends just dating, and being single myself, I actually found it to be more about personal growth than "finding" a partner. I could discuss the personal things I learned from this book, but I'd rather not put them on the internet, haha. There were certainly chapters that helped This book was an easy read, and I gained wisdom from it, I think. There were certainly chapters that helped me realize I need to work on myself and my attitudes towards dating.
Realization is a beautiful thing, and I enjoy all types of spiritual reminders. This is an important book for all. Jan 31, Arlian rated it did not like it. I was supposed to read this book for a class.
I was VERY unhappy that this was assigned reading material, as it really has nothing to do with college class I am taking, more do to with my teachers weird-ass self. The book is filled with the kind of generic bullshit "re I was supposed to read this book for a class.
The book is filled with the kind of generic bullshit "religion" that white people in America seem to looooove. Buddhism, Sufism, and Quakers all make appearances in this book. Blah blah blah, I don't care.
Feb 14, Greg Bem rated it it was amazing. My therapist recommended this one to me, and I hesitated but decided to read it anyway. Turns out it's one of the most profound, important books I've ever read. The exposure to so many ideas, even just scratching their surface, has the potential to cause so much positive change, growth, healing in my life, and all from this unassuming small text.
This one will have a permanent place on my bookshelf. I can't recommend it enough for folks who want to know more about themselves and the people they My therapist recommended this one to me, and I hesitated but decided to read it anyway. I can't recommend it enough for folks who want to know more about themselves and the people they attract to or could attract to.
Aug 18, Nathalia Rojas. Beautifully written book about love and relationships. We all need to delve into ourselves before we delve into others. And then enjoy learning about ourselves from our interactions with other self-aware people. Highly recommended read. Feb 04, Kim added it. If the Buddha Dated is a self-help book about relationships.
I know some people really love the things Charlotte brings up, but I had a problem with how incredibly outdated this work is. I didn't realize it until she used Chaz Bono's dead name in the text.
I thought that was incredibly rude because I remember Chaz coming out as trans when I was a kid. Then I realized this was published in and Chaz transitioned in the 's.
That showed me how old this work is. On top of that, Charlotte has If the Buddha Dated is a self-help book about relationships. On top of that, Charlotte has a very limited view of relationships. She focused on partnerships between males and females. She also completely neglected the possibility of polyamory and focused on partnerships between two people. Again, this could be because of how dated the book is. More than anything, I hoped Charlotte would have talked more about the split between romantic attraction and sexual attraction, and how building a relationship with other people is different depending on how you feel.
I'm also not in any kind of relationship, and there were some moments where I could adapt what Charlotte was saying into friendships, but not much. Maybe I would have gotten more out of this if I was in a relationship? Aside from the things Charlotte left out, I just didn't necessarily agree with much of what she was saying. Largely when she was talking about how a person doesn't have to dismantle their ego.
Maybe it's just because I've been hurt by people who thought too much of themselves, but seeing people with a high ego turns me off to them. Internet friends are pretty immune because my interactions with them are fairly limited but, if I'm interacting with you regularly, I don't want to talk to someone with a high ego.
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