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Conversations with Buddha

A Fictional Dialogue Based on Biographical Facts

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Conversations with Buddha

A Fictional Dialogue Based on Biographical Facts

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

A relaxed chat with the Buddha tells us what he thought about impermanence, karma, mindfulness, compassion, love, and everything else that leads us toward a true understanding of ourselves and the cosmos. We know him as the Buddha, the “Awakened One”. Born Siddhartha Gautama 2,500 years ago in northern India, he became one of the world’s greatest spiritual leaders. He suffered as we do, then by his own efforts found the key to liberation from the bonds of desire, hatred and ignorance. As Westerners living in relative prosperity, we can identify with this man who had it all – love, success, money, talent, privilege – but set these things aside to search for something deeper and more enduring. This book presents an account of the Buddha’s life followed by a series of plausible and illuminating but imagined conversations, which probe all aspects of his philosophy for living. The insights he conveys here offer us practical wisdom for a better life.

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1786783924

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Commit to Sit

Tools for Cultivating a Meditation Practice

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Commit to Sit

Tools for Cultivating a Meditation Practice

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

From the pages of Tricycle, the country’s most widely read Buddhist magazine, comes Commit to Sit, an introduction to the art of meditation. In recent years, interest in meditation has grown to include not only those on a spiritual search, but also those who are simply working toward a healthy and meaningful life. This book brings together a broad range of Buddhist meditative techniques that have appeared in the magazine over the years. Contributors include some of theforemost voices in contemporary Buddhism: Pema Chödrön starts our journey with an inspirational Foreword. Lama Surya Das explores the definition of meditation, while Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein lay out a 28-day program for establishing a daily practice. Wherever you are on your search, you will find plenty of guidance in this book. Learn about: · Insight meditation: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana and Sylvia Boorstein · Zazen: Barry Magid and Martine Batchelor · Metta (lovingkindness) meditation: Gil Fronsdal · Tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist practice for cultivating compassion: Judith Simmer-Brown · The crucial role the body plays in meditation: S. N. Goenka, Reginald Ray, Wes Nisker, and Cyndi Lee · Issues that arise in meditation: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Christina Feldman, Matthieu Ricard, Pat Enkyo O’Hara, and others · Bringing mindfulness and compassion to daily life: Thubten Chodron, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, and Michael Carroll Though targeted to the reader who would like to begin meditating, this collection also offers support and guidance to the experienced meditator working to sustain a lifelong practice. This is a guide to meditative practice for any seeker wishing to deepen their understanding of themselves and their world.

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Hay House, Inc

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1401925049

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Happiness

How to Find it and Keep it

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Happiness

How to Find it and Keep it

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

Challenging you to consider and to change your life, Joan Duncan Oliver leads you on a journey through a conversational journey to help you find self-understanding and happiness. The book offers guidance and insights that will touch and transform your life: -Stop Worrying! -Be More Confidant! -Conquer Your Fears! -Nurture Your Creative Side! -Get Strong Through Love!

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1844831787

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Buddhism

An Introduction to the Buddha's Life, Teachings, and Practices (The Essential Wisdom Library)

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Buddhism

An Introduction to the Buddha's Life, Teachings, and Practices (The Essential Wisdom Library)

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

A modern guide to the teachings of Buddhism Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha’s Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across centuries and around the world. Readers will learn how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, and discover how they too can follow his revolutionary methods to attain happiness and inner freedom. Along with accessible overviews of central teachings—the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, core virtues like kindness and compassion, and more—Buddhism covers such basics as: - the three main Buddhist traditions—Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—historically and their relevance today - the role of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhist practice - step-by-step instruction in key Buddhist practices Writing in an engaging, approachable style, author Joan Duncan Oliver outlines the fundamentals of Buddhism for every reader, revealing its timeless truths and their relevance for finding peace in uncertain times. A practitioner of Buddhist meditation for forty years, Oliver has written extensively on Buddhist wisdom and its application to daily life. Her practical approach makes Buddhism an essential modern guidebook to an ancient tradition.

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St. Martin's Griffin

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1250313694

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Commit to Sit

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Commit to Sit

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

This book brings together a broad range of Buddhist meditative techniques that have appeared in the magazine over the years. Contributors include some of the foremost voices in contemporary Buddhism: Pema Chdrn starts our journey with an inspirational Foreword. Lama Surya Das explores the definition of meditation, while Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein lay out a 28-day program for establishing a daily practice. Wherever you are on your search, you will find plenty of guidance in this book. Learn about insight meditation from Bhante Henepola Gunaratana and Sylvia Boorstein. Or about zazen from Barry Magid and Martine Batchelor. Gil Fronsdal offers instruction in metta (lovingkindness) meditation, while Judith Simmer-Brown teaches tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist practice for cultivating compassion. We also learn about the crucial role the body plays in meditation from S. N. Goenka, Reginald Ray, Wes Nisker, and Cyndi Lee. We receive guidance on managing issues that arise in meditation from Jon Kabat-Zinn, Christina Feldman, Matthieu Ricard, Pat Enkyo O'Hara, and others. And there are practices for bringing mindfulness and compassion to daily life from Thubten Chodron, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, and Michael Carroll. Though targeted to the reader who would like to begin meditating, this collection also offers support and guidance to the experienced meditator working to sustain a lifelong practice. This is a guide to meditative practice for any seeker wishing to deepen their understanding of themselves and their world.

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ReadHowYouWant.com

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1458757188

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The Meaning of Nice

How Compassion and Civility Can Change Your Life (and The World)

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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The Meaning of Nice

How Compassion and Civility Can Change Your Life (and The World)

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

Discover the hidden power of nice. The Meaning of Nice is a multi-faceted exploration of a simple word and how it has developed over time and among various disciplines. With emphasis on philosophy, positive psychology and interpersonal relationships, Joan Duncan Oliver probes theories and practices to explain why and how nice girls can get the corner office and nice guys can finish first. We tend to associate "nice" people with kindness and good manners - it's an indistinct, generic kind of praise. Joan Duncan Oliver restores the power of nice, and shows how this complex quality can change your life, and has never been more crucial to our well-being as individuals and as a society.

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Penguin

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110155410X

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An Interview with The Buddha

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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An Interview with The Buddha

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

Siddhartha Gautama (aka The Buddha) was a 6th century BCE Indian sage whose spiritual teachings led to the founding of Buddhism, the fourth-largest religion in the world.

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Buddhism

An Introduction to the Buddha's Life, Teachings, and Practices (The Essential Wisdom Library)

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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An Introduction to the Buddha's Life, Teachings, and Practices (The Essential Wisdom Library)

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Conversations with Buddha

A Fictional Dialogue Based on Biographical Facts

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Happiness

How to Find it and Keep it

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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How to Find it and Keep it

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It's Not the End of the World

Developing Resilience in Times of Change

By: Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D.

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It's Not the End of the World

Developing Resilience in Times of Change

By: Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D.

The world is in crisis ... but you don’t have to be. We all know resilient people who bounce back from hardship and create their best lives. That’s the promise of change. Other people stress out and melt down, losing hope and health. That’s the danger in times of change. The good news is that resilience isn’t a genetic gift for the lucky few. It’s an easily understood skill that anyone can practice and master. Resilient people face reality head on, take action, find deeper meaning in life, laugh often, and are masters of improvisation. A new kind of natural selection is already having its way with us. Hopeful, stress-hardy people will rule the world. And as change and uncertainty escalate, those prone to stress will be less able to compete. “Joan Borysenko is the smartest woman I’ve ever known. I urge you to drink in her wisdom.”— Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, the best-selling author of Excuses Begone!

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1401926657

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Coffee with the Buddha

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Coffee with the Buddha

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Meet the Buddha and hear about his life, the Four Noble Truths, karma and the path to enlightenment.

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Contemplative Living

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Contemplative Living

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

Each volume in the series is written by an Omega board or faculty member committed to presenting the most effective and inspiring information and skills from all of the world's wisdom traditions. Each book incorporates interviews with influential thinkers who have taught at Omega over the years and include comprehensive resource lists of books, videos, and retreat centers nationwide to which readers can turn for additional information.The perfect guide for everyone seeking sanctuary or looking for ways to slow down, "Contemplative Living" shows readers how to step back from the daily hubbub, and find a deeper meaning in life. In addition to presenting time-honored practices from great teachers past and present, including the basics of meditation, prayer, chanting, contemplation, and movement, "Contemplative Living" also contains "Inspiration" sidebars for reflection and "Try This" boxes to get readers started. This essential spiritual primer also has practical tips on such basics as settingaside a time for meditation and finding a supportive environment for your practice.

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Coffee with the Buddha

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

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Meet the Buddha and hear about his life, the Four Noble Truths, karma and the path to enlightenment.

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Essentials of Understanding Psychology

By: Robert Stephen Feldman,Judy Green,Joan Elizabeth Dakin Collins

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Essentials of Understanding Psychology

By: Robert Stephen Feldman,Judy Green,Joan Elizabeth Dakin Collins

Students First. Essentials of Understanding Psychology is written around the philosophy that an effective textbook must be oriented to students: informing them, engaging them, exciting them about the field, and expanding their intellectual capabilities because when students understand psychology, they learn psychology. No matter what brings students into the introductory course and regardless of their initial motivation, Essentials of Understanding Psychology, Seventh Edition, draws students into the field and stimulates their thinking. This revision integrates a variety of elements that foster students' understanding of psychology and its impact on their everyday lives. It also provides instructors with a fully integrated supplements package to objectively gauge their students' mastery of psychology's key principles and concepts and to create dynamic lectures.

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0070874689

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The Perfect Name for the Perfect Baby

By: Joan Wilen,Lydia Wilen

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The Perfect Name for the Perfect Baby

By: Joan Wilen,Lydia Wilen

Names for baby organized by angels, the Bible, saints, names from mythology, foreign names, flower names, jewels, tennis names, marathon runner names, soap opera stars, fictional characters, lyrical names, celebrity names, and names based on the Virtues.

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Conversations with Buddha

Conversations with Buddha

Commit to Sit

Commit to Sit

Happiness

Happiness

Buddhism

Buddhism

Commit to Sit

Commit to Sit

The Meaning of Nice

The Meaning of Nice

An Interview with The Buddha

An Interview with The Buddha

Buddhism

Buddhism

Conversations with Buddha

Conversations with Buddha

Happiness

Happiness

It's Not the End of the World

It's Not the End of the World

Coffee with the Buddha

Coffee with the Buddha

Contemplative Living

Contemplative Living

Coffee with the Buddha

Coffee with the Buddha

Essentials of Understanding Psychology

Essentials of Understanding Psychology

The Perfect Name for the Perfect Baby

The Perfect Name for the Perfect Baby

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