How to easily reclaim your natural joy and happiness Do you often feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Would you like to increase your well-being and happiness? If so, then Buddhism could be the answer. Even if you've tried meditation or mindfulness before only to find you just cannot do it. In fact, it's easier than you think. The Department of Psychology at California University has concluded that Buddhism is a powerful way to deal with life events. Research over the past two decades broadly supports the claim that Buddhism practiced widely exerts beneficial effects on physical and mental health. Which means you can increase your well-being and happiness without having to wear robes or live in a distant monastery. Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover in this audiobook: What is Buddhism? What do Buddhists believe? The four noble truths and how they can end suffering Buddha's guide to a simple life and why it will make you happier How to find balance through cultivating enthusiasm The cycle of death and rebirth explained The fastest way to start your spiritual path Dealing with stress Scientifically proven methods to increase positive feelings Develop sharper senses and freedom from negativity Achieve calmness and enlightenment through yoga and healing ...and much, much more! Take a second to imagine how you'll feel once you become stress- and anxiety-free. Even if you're a complete beginner or you're not religious, you, too, can increase your well-being and happiness with Buddhism. Go ahead, ignite your desire to be fully alive and joyous!

As countless meditators have learned firsthand, meditation practice can positively transform the way we see and experience our lives. This practical, accessible guide to the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation introduces you to the practice, explains how it is approached in the main schools of Buddhism, and offers advice and inspiration from Buddhism’s most renowned and effective meditation teachers, including Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Sharon Salzberg, Norman Fischer, Ajahn Chah, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Sylvia Boorstein, Noah Levine, Judy Lief, and many others. Topics include how to build excitement and energy to start a meditation routine and keep it going, setting up a meditation space, working with and through boredom, what to look for when seeking others to meditate with, how to know when it’s time to try doing a formal meditation retreat, how to bring the practice "off the cushion" with walking meditation and other practices, and much more.

In today's modern age, Buddhism has become quite a popular spiritual practice. Many people find their day-to-day lives lacking in something essential, and once they venture into Buddhism, it seems to be that they discover something quite worth implementing in their own lives.

In this revised edition of Maps to Ecstasy, Gabrielle Roth expands on the themes that have guided her - ways of transforming daily life into sacred art. Her work in teaching movement has been described as a marriage of art and healing. Each chapter initiates readers into one of the five sacred powers necessary for survival and reveals the five life cycles that lead to enlightenment. The creative process brings readers in touch with these five sacred powers by freeing the body to experience the power of being, expressing the heart to experience the power of loving, emptying the mind to experience the power of seeing, and embodying the spirit to experience the power of healing.

Many people hear the word buddhism and they think it is a religion. However, a person of any religion can bring buddhist principles into their life without giving up their religious beliefs. Buddhism is a simple and practical philosophy, practiced by more than 300 million people worldwide, that can make your life better and help you find inner peace and happiness. Through this book, you will know: • Some of the earliest recorded sayings of the buddha on the practice of freedom • Passages from later indian scriptures on the perfection of wisdom • Verses from tibetan masters on the enlightened mind • Songs in praise of meditation by zen teachers • New selections on the role of women in early buddhism An ancient and deeply revered practice, buddhism is even more popular now than it has been in decades. The secret behind its steady rise is due in part to the plethora of benefits buddhism reaps upon those who practice it and apply its teachings to their lives. Through mindfulness and meditation, buddhism injects peace and clarity into the minds and lives of those who dedicate themselves to it.

Learn on-the-go meditation techniques to improve your concentration and memory and enhance your self-esteem, using this unique visual guide. Follow the clear, step-by-step instructions anytime, anywhere--at home, on the beach, or on a business trip. Practice meditations sitting on a simple, upright chair; there's no need to fold yourself into uncomfortable positions. Explore a variety of meditation techniques, from mindfulness meditation to tai chi, to find the practices that suit you. Use the short "mini-meditations" to sample a variety of different styles. Find out the benefits of meditation on your mind and brain, examining how it works and the scientific evidence behind its effects. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this practical guide on how to meditate provides everything you need to start (or continue) your meditative journey.

A compilation of Sangharakshita’s teachings on meditation. Whether dipped into, consulted on a specific subject, or read from cover to cover, this collection offers practical, inspiring and encouraging advice for new and experienced meditators alike. It is deeply imbued with the Buddhist vision of the role of meditation in the quest for Enlightenment.

An unparalleled portrait, Donald K. Swearer's Buddhist World of Southeast Asia has been a key source for all those interested in the Theravada homelands since the work's publication in 1995. Expanded and updated, the second edition offers this wide ranging account for readers at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Swearer shows Theravada Buddhism in Southeast Asia to be a dynamic, complex system of thought and practice embedded in the cultures, societies, and histories of Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka. The work focuses on three distinct yet interrelated aspects of this milieu. The first is the popular tradition of life models personified in myths and legends, rites of passage, festival celebrations, and ritual occasions. The second deals with Buddhism and the state, illustrating how King Asoka serves as the paradigmatic Buddhist monarch, discussing the relationship of cosmology and kingship, and detailing the rise of charismatic Buddhist political leaders in the postcolonial period. The third is the modern transformation of Buddhism: the changing roles of monks and laity, modern reform movements, the role of women, and Buddhism in the West.