Buddhismus kennenlernen

In this collection of never-before-published teachings by Charlotte Joko Beck, one of the most influential Western-born Zen teachers, she explores our “core beliefs” - the hidden, negative convictions we hold about ourselves that direct our thoughts and behavior and prevent us from experiencing life as it is. Wryly humorous and relatable, Beck uses powerfully clear language to show how our lives present us with daily opportunities to move from thinking to experiencing, from compulsivity to confidence, and from anguish to peace.

Die Vipassana Meditation ist eine der ältesten Indischen Meditationstechniken. Sie wurde vor mehr als 2500 Jahren von Gotama, dem Buddha wieder wiederentdeckt. Das Wort Vipassana bedeutet, die Dinge zu sehen, wie sie wirklich sind. Es ist der Prozess der Selbstreinigung durch Selbstbeobachtung... In diesem Hörbuch stehen drei unterschiedliche, geführte Meditationen zur Auswahl. Um sich neu zu fokussieren, sind die einzelnen Meditationen durch eine Pause (silence) von ca. einer Minute abgegrenzt.

Beloved Tibetan Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön has a unique gift for helping those of all faiths to work with their most difficult inner and outer challenges. In this supportive series of talks, listeners will join her at her best - showing us the way back to our wisest and most heartful selves. Here, Pema shares three simple, time-honored steps to practice when we are in pain or crisis.

The 59 provocative slogans presented here - each with a commentary by the Tibetan meditation master Chgyam Trungpa - have been used by Tibetan Buddhists for eight centuries to help meditation students remember and focus on important principles and practices of mind training. They emphasize meeting the ordinary situations of life with intelligence and compassion under all circumstances. Slogans include, "Don't be swayed by external circumstances," "Be grateful to everyone," and "Always maintain only a joyful mind."

This volume offers a complete translation of the Saṃyutta Nikāya, The Connected Discourses of the Buddha, the third of the four great collections in the Sutta Pitaka of the Pāli Canon. The Saṃyutta Nikāya consists of 56 chapters, each governed by a unifying theme that binds together the Buddha's suttas or discourses.

Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an outside viewer, it might be hard to see what they all have in common. In Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhism - the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the Pali traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.

In this present age, filled as it is with widespread fear, anxiety and stress, there are many millions of people who have an intense yearning to somehow find a place of rest and well-being. Indeed, there is such a place. However, it is no physical “place” at all.

The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. Here, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering and finding true joy. Thich Nhat Hanh acknowledges that because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming. We find something to eat or turn on the television. But unless we’re able to face our suffering, we can’t be present and available to life, and happiness will continue to elude us.

A full-length study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike. This was the first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general listener. It includes stories by Goenkaji, as well as answers to students’ questions that convey a vivid sense of his teaching.

Whether you are struggling to stay off heroin or with an obsessive pattern of thinking that prevents you from leading a more fulfilling life, the same principles apply. The eight steps in this book take you away from the trouble caused by addictive tendencies, helping you untangle these drives, to discover a richer and more fulfilling way of living.

Now you can transform driving, shopping, or waiting in line into calming experiences of mindfulness. This unique audio course was carefully distilled from Jack Kornfield's most popular retreat, a 5-week workshop on mindful meditation. Kornfield shows listeners how to benefit from the 2,500-year-old system for becoming fully aware of how our actions in each moment create the fabric of our lives.

In The Gateless Gate, one of modern Zen Buddhism’s uniquely influential masters offers classic commentaries on the Mumonkan, one of Zen’s greatest collections of teaching stories. This translation was compiled with the Western listener in mind, and includes Koan Yamada’s clear and penetrating comments on each case. Yamada played a seminal role in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West from Japan, going on to be the head of the Sanbo Kyodan Zen Community.

A ground-breaking book, The Magic of Vajrayana opens new doors to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of Vajrayana, one of the most vibrant traditions of mystical practice in the world today. In simple clear English, McLeod deploys his considerable skills as a writer, translator, and teacher to immerse the listener in the practice of Vajrayana. He bridges the gap between classical instruction and idealized descriptions of understandings, as well as the cultural gap between medieval Tibet and modern Western society.

An inspiring and healing guide to immersive meditation in the ancient Buddhist heart practices — the bhamaviharas. Informed by Jhana Master and Zen Master Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi's experiential understanding and suitable for those at any level of meditation practice, Buddha's Heart leads us step-by-step through the heart-opening meditations on equanimity, empathetic joy, compassion, and loving-kindness (unconditioned love).

Beyond the meditation cushion, where do you ultimately find the profound clarity, presence, and simple joy of Zen? "Where it has always been - in everyday life," teaches Charlotte Joko Beck, "whether it's raising our kids, working in the office, or even cleaning the house." On Living Everyday Zen, this seminal voice in American Zen shares some of her hallmark teachings and insights from nearly 50 years of practice.

This very short introduction offers listeners a superb overview of the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a succinct guide to the integration of Buddhism into daily life.

En nuestra vida cotidiana nos enfrentamos a numerosas dificultades y es fácil quedar atrapados en la idea de que «la vida es difícil». Sin embargo, para el monje budista Ryushun Kusanagi, estas dificultades pueden ser superadas si cultivamos una forma de pensar más racional y calmada. Inspirado en la tradición zen, Kusanagi nos ofrece claves para abordar problemas comunes como el estrés, la ansiedad o las tensiones personales. A través de la reflexión consciente, aprenderemos a no reaccionar ante el dolor ni dejarnos guiar por emociones negativas.

With Dream Yoga, Andrew Holecek guided us into Tibetan Buddhism’s nocturnal path to lucid dreaming. Here, he offers in-depth instruction in the tradition’s daytime practices. “Waking experience is also a type of dream”, teaches Holecek, “and things are not as solid and real as we think. This insight is what transforms a non-lucid life into a lucid one.” For those drawn to Tibet’s profound teachings for awakening to the true nature of reality - in the day or night - this guide shows us the way.

In Bodh Gaya wurde der Buddha erleuchtet, von hier aus verbreitete sich der Buddhismus auf der ganzen Welt. 1997 unternahm der Mönch Thich Nhat Hanh mit seinen Ordensbrüdern und -schwestern eine Pilgerfahrt zu diesem Ort in Indien. Das eigentliche Ziel einer solchen Pilgerreise ist der Weg zu sich selbst. Schritt für Schritt, Atemzug für Atemzug lernt man die Kunst des Bei-sich-selber-Ankommens als Ziel der eigenen Lebensreise zu verstehen. Somit ist das Hörbuch eine Anleitung zum Sein im Hier und Jetzt und macht das Wunder und Geheimnis unseres Daseins deutlich. Das Hörbuch enthält die Rede, die Thich Nhat Hanh in unmittelbarer Nähe des Baumes der Erleuchtung in Bodh Gaya gehalten hat.

Thich Nhat Hanh, der weltberühmte buddhistische Meister liefert einen zukunftsweisenden Beitrag, um eine gemeinsame und globale Ethik zu schaffen. Sie basiert darauf, dass jeder Mensch unabhängig von seinem Glauben, der Kultur oder politischen Einstellung Gutes tun und richtig handeln kann. Achtsamkeit, Mitgefühl und respektvoller Umgang sind die Basis für ein besseres Miteinander und einen bereichernden Austausch. So kann jeder Einzelne zu einer harmonischeren Welt beitragen.