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"The Art of War", by the Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, was written in fifth century BC and remains one of the most influential strategy treatises of all time. It was held as the most important military treatise for 1500 years, and has now a pervasive influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy and beyond. The ancient wisdom of this ultimate guide to combat strategy is indeed applicable in all areas of life by anyone willing to ensure every kind of victory.

We all possess a spiritual side. In some, it is apparent at first sight, while in others, it is buried deep inside and rarely, if ever, shown. With such spiritual understanding comes great gifts of healing through use of positive energy and development of the mind. Positivism, forgiveness, and appreciation are at the heart of a spiritual life and are essential elements in spiritual healing. Together, they form indestructible bonds that will remain with you forever and will help you on your journey of discovery.

Maya Noise is about the life and insights of a modern day mystic. In 1996, at the age of 33, John Dalton had a profound realization. He could have set himself up as a Guru, changed his name, started a commune, and developed a worldwide following. Instead, he did something more original. In the tradition of Autobiography of a Yogi, and with the authority of The Power of Now, Maya Noise is a refreshing addition to the canon of literature for those searching for the truth, and an unorthodox alternative for those interested in world peace.

Throughout my life, I’ve always struggled in dealing with my anger issues. There were days in the past where my emotions and temper would get the best of me, and it would usually not end up too well. My anger issues got so bad that, all my relationships started falling apart, and my best friend, who was once very close to me, didn’t even want to talk to me anymore.

Does your home give you stress instead of serenity? Are you tired of being dragged down by the weight of all your stuff? Whether you want to (1) live in a peaceful environment, (2) experience greater happiness and contentment, or (3) be more organized and productive, this is the audiobook for you!

In this short guide, you will get to learn more about Zen, what it is all about and how it will help you to find your way back to your life, how to be mindful of everything around you and finally, how to be happy.

Discover the ancient secrets of Zen Buddhism in this amazing book. When you download Zen: The Essential Guide Book, you'll discover what zen is, and what it isn't. You'll learn the ancient story of the Buddha and find out how zen is practiced in our modern world. As many of you know from my other books, this has been a passion of mine for more than 20 years. Zen is becoming more and more popular as the undeniable results are being noticed throughout our western society.

Steve Hobson went blind about eight years ago. In adapting to his new life he searched for a retreat, somewhere quiet and peaceful that would allow him to relax. He attended a Sesshin at the Stonewater Zen Sangha. Stonewater Zen Sangha is a Zen Buddhist group based in Liverpool. Steve's book explains his life as a blind person, and what happens during a Zen Buddhist retreat. It is a warm, well-written, account that will inspire the listener.

Mindfulness is a form of meditation that involves focusing all of your attention on your breathing; feeling as the air flows in and out of your body, without judging or being affected by anything inside or around you. Through this technique, you become the observer of your thoughts. Being mindful is about observing without criticism and about being compassionate with oneself. It gives you the ability to acknowledge sadness and keep yourself from wallowing in the negative thinking patterns that it brings. Essentially, it puts you back behind the steering wheel of your life.

Celebrada como uma nova e original voz do budismo, a monja francesa Kankyo Tannier parte de sua rica experiência pessoal para nos mostrar o poder transformador da prática do silêncio. Não apenas o silêncio das palavras, mas também dos pensamentos, dos olhos e do corpo. Escrito com sensibilidade e a dose certa de humor, A magia do silêncio traz dicas, meditações e exercícios práticos para incluir pequenos intervalos de paz na agitação do dia a dia.

Are you stressed out and sick of searching for answers? What if it's much easier to be happy than you thought? There's a better way to find happiness than the boring stress-reduction techniques and spiritual mumbo-jumbo we're all used to. The unique recommendations in this guide are unorthodox. They also immediately work - because they're fun and make practical sense. You can totally change how you deal with anxiety by applying this simple advice. Download your copy and let's get started.

Meditation has been around for centuries, especially for those in Eastern cultures. Over that last decade or so, meditation has found new popularity for people in Western cultures as a means to relax and de-stress. Even though meditation is not a new practice, it is still fairly new to those of us in the US. That’s why this book is here to teach those of us who weren’t raised in a culture that taught us about meditation and its benefits.

If you are a human being and you ever experience life as being less than amazing and joyous and wonderful, this audiobook is for you. If you have ever wanted to know more about Buddhism and the Buddha but find books about eastern religion confusing and stuffy, this book is for you. If you long for a path that leads you not to dependence upon another religion or master or anything, but leads you right back to your own best self, this book is for you.

Among Buddhist traditions, Zen has been remarkably successful in garnering and sustaining interest outside the Buddhist homelands of Asia, and "zen" is now part of the global cultural lexicon. This deeply informed book explores the history of this enduring Japanese tradition - from its beginnings as a form of Buddhist thought and practice imported from China to its reinvention in medieval Japan as a force for religious, political, and cultural change to its role in Japan's embrace of modernity.

We have designed a 21-day program of specific techniques and exercises that work to create more "space" in your mind to enjoy inner peace happiness and destroy those limiting beliefs that are holding you back. With these simple daily exercises, you'll have the clarity to prioritize what's most important in your life, what no longer serves you, and how you want to live on a daily basis.

Zen Dogs, sequel to the best-selling Zen Cats, offers the timeless teachings of Buddhism along with key lessons our canine companions are here to remind us of - such as how to live in the now. Every dog is a living example of loving kindness, a central tenet of the Buddha, which they reteach us with every affectionate lick and joy-filled wag of the tail. Filled with meditations and eternal truths, Zen Dogs offers insight into every aspect of life for both two-leggers and four-leggers.

This book is based on the Buddhist teachings around mindfulness and all practices of the mind. Within the text, you will learn valuable information about how Buddhist teachings relate to mindfulness and how you can use them to leverage your inner purification, peace, and happiness. Understand that you do not have to consider yourself a Buddhist by religion to gain value from these teachings and practices.

Learn how to overcome the worries, insecurities and fears that hold you back in this perspective-shifting book. Drawing on his years of experience as a celebrated Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh shows that by mastering the practices of mindfulness, you can learn to identify the sources of pain that cause fear and move past them to live a mindful and happy life.

Shaku's eminently reasonable worldview and his skillful exposition of a truly universal definition of divinity and its inevitable necessity are both compelling and difficult to refute. In particular, this collection of discourses probes deeply and revealingly into the fundamental questions that occupy the minds of believers and unbelievers alike: why men cultivate religion in the first place and what the secret of its persistent vitality is.

Forty, chronically single, and up an extra 20 pounds, TV news producer Stephanie Krikorian fell victim to the Great Recession, finding herself suddenly unemployed. One unwanted pregnancy away from being a Lifetime Original Movie, Stephanie had to reinvent herself...and fast. So, to keep her head above water, she started ghostwriting self-help and diet books for a variety of well-known experts. However, she didn't just write each book she took on, she lived it - chanting, journaling, reflecting, reframing - whatever it took to get deep into the heart of each project.