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Down-to-earth wisdom on how to live a life of authenticity and spiritual integrity, from one of the West?s most respected teachers of vipassana meditation.How does dharma wisdom show up in our lives every day? This collection of teachings by the beloved Insight Meditation teacher Larry Rosenberg offers clear, down-to-earth guidance on learning how to live a life informed by Buddhism?through questioning, reflective observation, and self-understanding. Rosenberg is known for presenting the essence of the Buddhism in a way that is unvarnished, utterly accessible, and that resonates with a wide audience. Here he unpacks?with his signature engaging and iconoclastic style?such topics as meditation, silence, use of the breath, self-knowing, working with strong emotions, intimacy, illness and grief, among others.    There are few teachers who so epitomize the idea of ?spiritual friend? in the way that Larry Rosenberg does. His teachings give a clear sense that dharma is very much a part of everyday life. This book is also informed by what Rosenberg considers his deeper and more immediate understanding of dharma that has come in recent years?a period marked in his own life by illness and disability?and in the life of the planet by a deadly pandemic, war, an existential climate crisis, and pervasive technological distraction.An introductory essay, written by journalist and author Madeline Drexler, serves as a spiritual biography of Rosenberg, presenting his reflections on more than half a century of dedicated dharma practice and instruction. This essay illuminates what, for Rosenberg, were profound turning points and moments of realization?his long apprenticeships with foundational figures in twentieth-century Buddhism, including Ajahn Chah, Thich Nhat Hanh, Seung Sahn, and Ajahn Buddhadasa, as well as Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.

A fresh commentary on Dogen?s most famous teaching that offers a concise guide to awakening Buddha mind for the contemporary Zen practitioner.In the words of Eihei Dogen, the thirteenth-century Buddhist monk who introduced the Soto school of Zen to Japan, ?To study the Buddha way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by myriad things.? Centuries later, these enigmatic words from his seminal Genjokoan (?Actualizing the Fundamental Point?) are still studied in Zen communities the world over.But what did Dogen really mean when he encouraged studying the self to forget the self? In this innovative new commentary, respected Zen teacher Shinshu Roberts takes readers on a journey to understand Japan?s great Buddhist philosopher. In contrast to prevailing Western commentaries, Robert''s applies her deep familiarity with Dogen?s work to illuminate the text as a cohesive whole?a unified story in which Dogen teaches how to develop one?s eye of practice.In addition to a full translation of Dogen?s Genjokoan, this volume includes the commentary Okikigaki-sho (?Notes of What Was Heard and Extracted?) written by two of Dogen?s direct students?the first time an English translation of this highly influential work has appeared in print.

Cut through the noise and explore mind-changing Buddhist teachings from one of the clearest voices from the Tibetan tradition. Written in her direct and personal style, it?s the perfect ?first book? for anyone curious about Buddhism, as well as those with experience who will benefit from her powerful message.We?re bombarded with advice about how to live?how to find happiness, how to maintain relationships, how to help the world?and yet has this advice brought us peace? In How Not to Miss the Point, beloved Buddhist teacher Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche focuses on the Buddha?s core teachings, basic principles that are universally true, whether we are Buddhist or not, as a way to cultivate our inner light and work for good, no matter how the world unfolds around us.Because the simplicity of the Buddha?s fundamental teachings can often get lost in complexity, Rinpoche goes straight to their heart to convey the Buddha?s core message: If we want this life?our own life, the lives of others, and the life of our planet?to be fulfilling and good, we must accept responsibility for cultivating the best qualities of our human mind. To put the how-and-why into practice, Rinpoche guides us through the steps of the Buddha?s path.

Explore the life-changing practice of anapanasati, or breathing mindfulness?one of the most popular and foundational Buddhist meditation practices.Breathing mindfulness meditation is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, believed to be key to the Buddha''s own enlightenment. This powerful technique fosters a harmonious blend of awareness and tranquility, guiding practitioners towards profound meditative states and deeper wisdom. Sarah Shaw guides readers through the history and contemporary interpretations of breathing mindfulness in the Pali or Southern tradition of Buddhism. In this in-depth study, she examines:The Anapanasati Sutta, the foundational Buddhist text on breathing mindfulness; The systematization of the practice through the commentarial texts like Vimuttimagga (The Path to Freedom) and Visuddhimagga (The Path of Purification); Intriguing, lesser-known systems of esoteric Theravada breath meditation nearly lost to history; The integration of breath meditation into modern spiritual practices; The importance of breath meditation to the insight meditation (vipassana) movement; And the influence of breathing mindfulness across diverse spiritual paths. Shaw''s exploration reveals the enduring legacy of this practice, from its ancient origins to its contemporary resurgence.

Learn to balance and blend self-care and care for others through we-care, a science-backed compassion training that enhances personal and social well-being, promotes healthy boundaries, and offers a path of healing and growth.Helping professionals and empaths commonly find themselves burning out, overextended in their care for others. Yet few people feel there?s too much compassion in our society, and an overly strong focus on self-care can lead to unskillfulness when faced with interpersonal challenges and a lack of responsiveness to systemic social issues. The emerging science and practice of we-care embraces and transcends the principles of self-care in order to emphasize the inherently social nature of care. From this perspective, care is not a zero-sum game that will inevitably lead to self-indulgence for some and burnout for others, but rather an inherently social force that drives mutually beneficial outcomes. Yet we-care is more than a concept?it is a practical framework and set of tools to offer a more expansive view of care. Compassion researcher and teacher Jordan Quaglia guides you through questions such as, ?Do you ever feel the urge to take away other people?s pain and discomfort, no matter the potential personal costs?? and ?Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the pain and suffering of the world or by specific challenging situations?? to discover your care tendencies, explore their strengths and weaknesses, and find a more balanced way to express your innate sense of compassion for yourself, others, and the world. As you''re exposed to cutting-edge scientific research, practical insights, and personal stories, you?ll discover your own unique balance of self-care and care for others across diverse situations. On this meaningful journey, you can positively transform your health, relationships, work, and every facet of your life.

?An essential guide for all yoga practitioners to delve deeply into the tradition and practice authentically with appreciation, not appropriation.Includes practical advice for embracing yogic values?such as service, non-harm, and truthfulness?in your daily life and relationships and for the well-being of others.Popular yoga educator and advocate Susanna Barkataki invites yoga practitioners to become stewards of the tradition?bold and effective trailblazers for embodying the roots of yoga. She gives you the knowledge, tools, and language to respectfully and responsibly hold and participate in class and more effectively embody yogic values. Each chapter is full of step-by-step instructions, stories, practical advice, practices, and contemplations and covers the following: The issues with modern yoga in the West today  Best practices for yoga leadership  Learning what equity is in yoga  How and when to use Sanskrit  Integrating yoga ethics into your yoga practice, relationships, and workWhile mainstream yoga culture explodes, the teachings have often strayed far from yoga?s traditional roots. The result is a watered-down, often inaccurate or incomplete practice that doesn?t responsibly reflect the rich and powerful tradition. Ignite Your Yoga is an essential guide for all yoga practitioners to delve deeply into the tradition and practice and teach authentically with appreciation, not appropriation.

?Integrating self-compassion practice into family life is a profound gift that parents can give to their children and to themselves. Here you will learn how to make self-compassion an active practice for the whole family?with over 70 activities, crafts, meditations, and games.Self-compassion?being kind to yourself when things are hard?is a valuable quality for parents to model and to cultivate in their children?and studies show that it also builds emotional resilience.This guide for parents explains the benefits of teaching children about self-compassion, and it offers advice, encouragement, and practices to enrich family life. Wendy O?Leary and Louise Shanagher, who have an extensive background and expertise in mindfulness, children?s education, and psychology, introduce the basic concepts of self-compassion, along with the benefits and the research that supports the practice.  In communicating self-compassion to children, the authors emphasize the importance of focusing on a child?s inherent value rather than on their external achievements and specify the benefits of ?self-compassion? over ?self-esteem.? Crucially, they show us that self-compassion also includes an embodied, felt sense of deep care and love for ourselves.

?Leading psychologists, meditation teachers, and best-selling authors explain how mindfulness can help us to create relationships that are more healthy, vibrant, genuine, and fulfilling.?In this collection of writings, readers learn how mindfulness can be brought to bear in our relationships to increase intimacy, strengthen communication, and help us find greater fulfillment. In recent years, scientists have discovered that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance our sense of well-being.Topics in this collection include how to open your heart and develop loving-kindness for yourself and others, improve communication through mindful speech and deep listening, notice and counteract destructive patterns, and discover how intimate relationships can become a rich form of spiritual practice.Chapters and contributors include the followingZen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on what mindfulness is and why it lies at the heart of real love,psychotherapist David Richo on finding a partner,psychotherapist and meditation teacher Tara Brach on the power of forgiveness,Rabbi Harold Kushner on striving to give love rather than receive it,novelist Jane Hamilton on marital meltdown?and recovery,meditation teacher Susan Piver on the value of heartbreak,psychologist John Welwood on relationships as a path of personal and spiritual growth.

An instructional presentation of exercises rooted in the tradition of Dzogchen for enhancing self-awareness and developing clarity within sleep and dream states throughout all moments of the day and night.In Buddhist Dream Yoga, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu gives instructions for developing clarity within the sleep and dream states. He goes beyond the practices of lucid dreaming that have been popularized in the West by presenting methods for guiding dream states that are part of a broader system for enhancing self-awareness called Dzogchen. In this tradition, the development of lucidity in the dream state is understood in the context of generating greater awareness for the ultimate purpose of attaining liberation. Also includes: Specific methods for engaging with dreams and practices to help maintain one?s focus throughout both day and night Additional material from a profound and personal Dzogchen book written by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu over many years A text written by Jamgon Mipham, the nineteenth-century master of Dzogchen, which offers additional insights into this extraordinary form of meditation and awareness

A moving biography of Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, one of the twentieth century?s most influential Tibetan Buddhist teachers, written by his devoted student Khenpo Sodargye.30 black-and-white historical photographs illustrate this remarkable life story.Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche (1933?2004) was one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of the twentieth century. In this moving biography, Khenpo Sodargye?a lead teacher at Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy?brings his beloved root teacher?s remarkable story and accomplishments to life with wisdom and reverence. His personal anecdotes coupled with the prophecies of great masters and verse from Buddhist texts offer a portrait that is at once intimate and profound, revealing Jigme Phuntsok?s legacy as the mythical ?golden garuda? who was instrumental in the flourishing of Buddhism. During a pivotal period in modern Tibetan history, he created the world?s largest Buddhist institution, attracted thousands of followers with his nonsectarian teachings, and taught some of today?s great Tibetan Buddhist teachers. The engaging narrative unfolds chronologically in dozens of short, impactful chapters. We?re introduced to Jigme Phuntsok?s previous incarnations and learn about his early years. We experience his teaching trips, including a journey to the holy mountain of Wutaishan in China together with ten thousand Tibetan disciples. We learn about his visionary experiences and revelations, including one that failed?a rare account in Tibetan literature of such an occurrence. With elements of biography, travelogue, and magical tale, this life story contains adventure, suffering, and human connection.  This portrayal of the great Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche?s compassionate life dedicated to spiritual practice and teaching will inspire Buddhist practitioners and meditators and readers with an interest in modern Tibetan and Buddhist history.