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Il mandala è il simbolo fondamentale della cultura buddista, è il sacro diagramma mistico, la raffigurazione schematica della struttura dell'universo. Nel mandala si attua lo schema del cosmo e della psiche, l'archetipo dell'universo e della mente, che è uno solo, patrimonio comune di tutta l'umanità. Visualizzando il mandala e meditando, il mistico dissolve le apparenze e rinasce come mandala: corpo, voce, mente e mandala non sono più entità separate. La visualizzazione del mandala introduce il mistico a una nuova dimensione spaziale e temporale.

India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. In this intriguing introduction to Indian philosophy, the diversity of Indian thought is emphasized. It is structured around six schools of thought that have received classic status.

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.

The Long Discourses of the Buddha (Dīgha Nikāya) is the first of the five Nikāyas (Collections) in the Sutta Pitaka and has its own particular character. Unlike the others which contain thousands of shorter discourses (suttas), it comprises just 34 but of much longer length - as the name indicates! This makes it in some ways a more focused collection of teachings of the Buddha and especially accessible in audio.

Regardless of what kind of person you are or how you’ve chosen to live your life, your ultimate aim is long-lasting happiness. A Happier Life is a treasury of wisdom that guides you toward achieving this, point by point, at every stage of life. It journeys through childhood, teenage years, early and mature adulthood and ends with some heartfelt advice for achieving genuine insight and a peaceful departure from this life.

If you are reading this, then you’re likely plagued with anxiety. The good news is that you don’t have to be. You can live a life without so much anxiety and stress. You can train the mind to feel contentment, peace and joy - even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Best-selling author and long-time Buddhist meditation teacher Lodro Rinzler shows us how to work with the mind so that we don’t hold ourselves in a state of stress and learn to relax into and appreciate our world once more.

"Penetre" heißt der Kater, der so seltsam ist wie sein Name. Er spricht die Sprache der Menschen, doch worüber diese gewöhnlich reden, spricht er nie. Noch kein einziges Mal hat man ihn sagen hören, dass er hungrig sei oder müde. Dafür geht es um Fragen wie: Warum lebt der Mensch?, Was ist Glück?, Muss man zur Arbeit gehen?, Ist die Erde wirklich rund? oder Was passiert, wenn wir sterben? Seine Meinungen unterscheiden sich vollkommen von denen der Menschen.

The Living Gita is a translation of, and commentary on, the Bhagavad Gita by Sri Swami Satchidananda, one of the world’s most respected Yoga masters. The Gita is the summary and essence of Eastern spiritual wisdom, drawn from the Hindu tradition. When Swami Satchidananda arrived in the West in 1966, he recognized the need to make the teachings of Yoga and this classic text accessible to modern readers and listeners. He soon began giving talks on the Gita, which became the foundation for The Living Gita, first published in 1988.

Cast Fate to the Wind is an autobiography that follows a child from a dysfunctional background to adulthood, achieving many dreams and experiences of karma along the way. The path is random and, to no small extent, predetermined if you are prepared to listen to your sensitivities and those who have the gift of spiritual foresight.

The huge popularity of mindfulness in recent years has introduced many people to the benefits of paying purposeful attention to the present moment. In this book, Joey Weber argues that equanimity - the art of nonjudgement and compassion (for yourself and others) - can enhance the transformative potential of mindfulness.

From ancient times to the modern era, martial arts has consistently evolved over the centuries and continues to evolve and thrive today. At the turn of the 20th century, martial arts saw perhaps its greatest evolution as many Japanese and Okinawan martial arts masters of the time no longer looked at martial arts as a mere tool of warfare, but instead as systems that have immeasurable mental and physical health benefits.

Do you want to find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? Do you want to learn how to free yourself from stress and anxiety and live a life brimming with joy? Buddhism stands apart as a succinct and realistic guide to infusing your life with its many teachings. If you are curious about Buddhism and want to find the answers you seek, then look no further than this qualitative guidebook.

For over 2,500 years, the teachings of Buddhism have guided spiritual seekers, philosophers, and everyday people who want more from life. You’re probably already familiar with some Buddhist concepts, such as “meditation” and “karma”. But, what about “Buddhahood” and “the 10 worlds?” Ideas like these are unfamiliar to the Western mind-set, making the language of Buddhism difficult for outsiders to understand.

Esta versión del audiolibro El arte de la guerra es la más barata que también tiene audio de calidad superior. Nosotros editamos el audio para su placer. Usamos procesos de la computadora y trabajo manual para crear una experiencia buena de volumen y calidad sin ruidos malos. ¡Es nuestro distinto placer presentarle nuestra versión de El arte de la guerra por Sun Tzu, narrado por Manuel Bocchia!

Buddhism was central to David Bowie's life, but he was a wide-ranging thinker who also drew meaning from other sources including Jungian psychology, Nietzschean philosophy and Gnosticism. The Tao of Bowie condenses these concepts - the ideas that inspired and supported Bowie throughout his life and career - into 10 powerful lessons, each with a series of exercises, meditations and techniques to encourage listeners to apply these learnings to their own lives.

Sun Tzu was a famous Chinese general whose mastery of strategy was so exceptional that he reportedly transformed 180 courtesans into skilled soldiers in a single training session. While that episode was likely exaggerated, historians agree that Sun Tzu defeated the Ch'u, Qi, and Chin states for King Ho-Lu, forging his empire. With methods so powerful they can conquer an adversary's spirit, you can use Master Tzu's strategies to overcome any challenge, from warfare to self-defense to business negotiations.

A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn from other cultures’ worldviews and philosophies. Now, as you listen to these nine captivating talks on Chinese and Greek philosophy, your own interest in these ancient schools of thought, Eastern and Western, will be ignited.

A yoga teacher, punk rock bassist, and Buddhist teaches from experience on how approaching death and grief with a little more compassion and a little less fear will make for a better life - and a better death, too.

This is the number one secret to living your best life, and it’s the easiest thing you’ll ever do.... Are you fighting for the "good life", trying to break free from the rat race and push yourself into something more? More relaxation, time on the beach, travel the world, and make more money? You’re not alone. Actually, this is a life that nearly every single one of us is after, and yet in some ironic twist of fate, everybody has themselves convinced that to get there, you must work yourself to the bone.

Trascorsi dodici anni in terra straniera, Al Mustafa (l'Eletto di Dio), sente che è giunto il momento di tornare all'isola natìa. In procinto di salpare, affida al popolo della città di Orphalese un prezioso testamento spirituale: una serie di riposte sui grandi temi della vita e della morte, dell'amore e della fede, del bene e del male. Pubblicato a New York nel 1923, "Il Profeta" viene accolto con gran favore di pubblico. Soprattutto i giovani vedono in Gibran un maestro di saggezza. A distanza di tanti anni l'interesse per il capolavoro del poeta libanese è rimasto immutato.