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Discover the purpose and history of the Buddhist practice of the solo retreat. When the stimulation and obligation of work and relationships, Internet, and cell phone are absent, the time and space for inner and outer exploration of the world appears, presenting the opportunity to observe and gain indepth understanding of a few things in great detail. In this recording, Margaret reflects on the one hundred days she spent alone in a cabin in northern...
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Zen arrived in the West in the mid-20th century and has grown increasingly popular. But what is it really? This book offers an introduction to the history and practice of Zen meditation, a powerful practice for connecting with ourselves in a capitalist, globalized world.
El zen llegó a Occidente durante la segunda mitad del siglo xx. Al principio fue conocido y apreciado solo por una minoría de intelectuales y artistas, pero, progresivamente, se...
1810) Finding Om
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"Finding Om is an illustrated children's book that shares the story of Anu, an Indian African girl who explores the mantra Om with her beloved grandfather, Appuppa. Through this story, she begins to uncover techniques of mindfulness that readers can explore along with her" --
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Anyone who attempts to describe what is ultimately indescribable faces the same challenge-how does one use words to explain something that transcends language? Many writers fall into the trap of using more words to do the job that most words aren't even particularly suited for, the ideas growing ever more allusive and abstract as the verbiage piles up. But in trying to unmoor the essence of lived experience from the concepts and stories we use to...
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These teachings and practices, recorded live during a three-day retreat, are based on teachings Pema received from her teacher Chögyam Trungpa. Behind any of the fears that stop us in our tracks lies the most basic fear of all: fear of ourselves and of our encounter with the present moment. Experience Pema's transformative teaching on finding the bravery that lives in you just below the surface of that primal fear.
1820) Zen Garden waterfalls
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Video images of waterfalls in Zen gardens set to music and nature sounds to help create a relaxing environment for meditation. Program length is about one hour and will play on a continuous loop until viewer turns the program off.