In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern.

What if you could profoundly change your life just by becoming more mindful of your breathing? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, you can. What if "paying attention on purpose and non-judgmentally" could improve your health? Again, according to Dr. Kabat-Zinn, it can.

These programs constitute the core practice curriculum of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in the Stress Reduction Clinic. They are meant to be used in conjunction with Dr. Kabat-Zinn's book, Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness. You will find extensive descriptions of these practices in this book.

It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces listeners to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind.

Lucidly and beautifully written, Peace Is Every Step contains commentaries, meditations, personal anecdotes, and stories from Nhat Hanh's experiences as a peace activist, teacher, and community leader. It begins where the listener already is - in the kitchen, office, driving a car, walking - and shows how deep meditative presence is available now.

心に沁み入るブッダの教え。あなたの心には五二の「心の中身(心所)」があるのです。振り回されず、幸せに生きるために「心の中身」を把握しましょう。


私たちは、喜んだり・怒ったり、色々な感情を持っています。
それはどういうことなのでしょうか?

本書では心の元素である「心の中身=心所」を一つひとつ見ていくことで
心の仕組みについてわかりやすく迫っています。
心の膨大な動きは「心の中身」を知ることで把握していけるのです。

どうしてこの人はこんなにイライラしてしているのだろう?
どうして私はこんなに悲しい気持ちになるのだろう?
と家族・同僚や自分自身の気持ちが分からなくなってしまうことはありませんか?

他人や自分の感情の動きを把握するために
まずはお釈迦さまが発見した五二種類の「心の中身(心所)」を理解することから
始めましょう。
自分自身を見つめなおすきっかけになる一冊です。

This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings - in his own words. The American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into 10 thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight.

Thich Nhat is a spiritual luminary, second only to the Dalai Lama, and is globally renowned and admired. His words of wisdom are centralized in finding peace in every moment; whether you're stopped at a red light or answering a phone, mindfulness grounds you into the present moment. Go Slowly, Breathe, and Smile will provide encouraging words of advice from the Wisest Monk Thich Nhat Hanh, words of wisdom to thrive in the mind and body, and life lessons and tools for mindful meditations.

In this simple, fast-paced audiobook, you will be learning what it takes to create the life you want. 30 Days is for people who are struggling, wanting to change their lives, but they feel powerless and think change comes from the outside. They also keep doing the same things over and over expecting a different result, which Albert Einstein considered to be the purest form of insanity.

The teachings of Shunryu Suzuki have served for innumerable people as the gateway to Zen practice and meditation. In Zen Is Right Now, devoted student and biographer David Chadwick sheds new light on Suzuki’s presence and teachings through selected quotes from his lectures and a variety of stories told by his students.

"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is a transformative self-help book that delves into the science of habit formation and offers practical strategies for creating lasting change. Clear explores how small, incremental changes, or "atomic habits," can lead to significant improvements in one's life.

【聞き流すだけで英語をマスター】
　日本語→英語の順、細かい区切りで学ぶ「小分割/和英順方式」なので、辞書なしでスラスラ学んでいける！　

What if somebody told that your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life? In this audiobook, you’ll discover one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) ways to sharpen your communication skills. Whatever kind of relationship you want to improve, this guide provides you with simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any kind of relationship in your life.

This book will help you appreciate the timeless wisdom of the oldest form of Buddhism in existence, understand what it means to be a Buddhist, recognize the key practices and traditions of Theravada Buddhism, and avoid faux pas in conversation - both in traveling and personal relationships. Access the world's religions through this entry in this series of simple guides that provide concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions.

"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life - with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!

ブッダの教えを説き続ける人気説話シリーズ第3作。 「苦しみ」に正面から向き合うことが、真の幸福へとつながるのです。


あなたは「明るい未来」を求めているのではないでしょうか。
幸福を求め、そのための「明るい未来」を目指すのだと思います。
しかし、やみくもに求めるだけでは「明るい未来」は手に入りません。

仏教では、「明るい未来」を二つに分けて考えるといいます。
「社会と人類の未来」と「個人の未来」です。

それでは、お釈迦さまの説く「幸福」とは何でしょうか。
それは実践を始めた瞬間から無限に得られるものであるといいます。

そのために大切なことは「苦」を見つめること。
「苦」の原因を知り、なくすこと。
それが必要です。

「苦」をなくし、「幸福になる」ヒントを探してみてください。
仏教の教えの中から、「幸福になること」を考えてみることのできる本です。

In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Damien Keown explores how Buddhism approaches a range of moral issues of our age, including our relationship with our environment, our treatment of animals, and our stance on abortion, on sexuality and gender, on violence and war. This new edition also includes a discussion of the ethical challenges posed by cutting-edge developments in science and biomedical technologies, including neuroscience, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and gene editing.

Freedom from suffering is not only possible, but the means for achieving it are immediately within our grasp - literally as close to us as our own breath. This is the 2,500-year-old good news contained in the Anapanasati Sutra, the Buddha's teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through full awareness of breathing. In this book, Larry Rosenberg brings this timeless meditation method to life.

Neither the date nor the authorship of the Dhammapada is known, but there is conclusive evidence that this monument of the Buddhist canon existed well before the Christian era. Many scholars agree in ascribing its utterances to Buddha himself, while others are of the opinion that it is a compilation made by Buddhist monks from various sources. This classic religious text focuses on practical morality, which, if practiced earnestly and diligently, will lead the practitioner to Nirvana, the state of unconditioned eternal bliss.

The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

心に沁み入るブッダの教えのシリーズ第6弾、生きる意味を知るには、自分とは何か?を知り尽くす必要があることを、優しく語りけてくれます。


「生きることとは何か」という疑問を解決するには、
まず「私」とは何かを知ることです。
では「私」とはいったい何者なのでしょうか?

仏教の世界では、「私」でさえも瞬間、瞬間に変化する中で
捏造された幻覚であると認識します。
今存在している「私」はその時々に生まれては消える、実体の成り立たないもの
なのです。
捏造せず、妄想せず、ただそこに「いる」だけということが発見できたとき、
私たちは初めて正知に基づいた生き方が出来るのです。

「生きること」の答えは「動き」「知ること」そして「苦しみ」。
しかし誰だって「苦しみ」は嫌なもの。
だからこそ、生きる目的は「苦しみを乗り越えること」になるのです。

人生における幸福などは、妄想によって生み出された幻想に過ぎません。
しかし、それでも誤知の世界から脱し、正知に導いてくれる道のりはあります。
本書は、苦しみを乗り越え、究極の幸福への一歩を教えてくれる一冊です。

Most of us believe that our happiness depends on the outside world - and that by solving our problems, improving our relationships, or achieving success, we will find contentment. In You Can Be Happy No Matter What, Dr. Richard Carlson shows that happiness has nothing to do with forces beyond our control. His simple and practical guide teaches 5 principles for discovering a new mode of living that doesn't repress natural emotions, yet where feelings and thoughts don't overwhelm us.

A modern day classic, The Richest Man in Babylon dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. These famous "Babylonian parables" offer an understanding of - and solution to - a lifetime's worth of personal financial problems, and hold the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and earning more money.

Using his legendary ability to get to the root of human potential, Napoleon Hill digs deep to reveal how fear, procrastination, anger, and jealousy prevent us from realizing our personal goals. This long-suppressed parable, once considered too controversial to publish, was written by Hill in 1938 following the publication of his classic bestseller, Think and Grow Rich. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold coauthor Sharon Lechter, this book is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight.

心に沁み入るブッダの教え第9弾!お釈迦さまが教えた集中力の方法論!その秘密を、初期仏教の長老が詳しく紹介します。


「集中力」といえば、とてもよいもの、大切なものというイメージが強いのでは
ないでしょうか。
事実、集中力があれば能力は向上し、どんなに難しいことにも挑戦して乗り越え
る事が出来ます。

しかし、残念ながら集中力はなかなか手に入れることが出来ず、また自由に扱う
こともできません。
ではなぜ集中力は自由にコントロールすることができないのでしょうか?

仏教の世界では、集中力に関して明確な答えを持っています。
仏教は解脱、悟りを最終の目標としていますが、
そこに到達するこころをつくる過程に、集中力を育てる理想的な方法が確立され
ているのです。
その方法は「集中力鍛練法」と言っても良いものなのです。

本書では経典に記されたその方法論の具体的な実践法から、
自由にならない集中力の知られざる危険性も紹介しています。
集中力の本当の姿を知ることで、
「集中するとは対象を楽しむものだ」という真理が理解できるでしょう。