Titoli in Rituali e pratiche

Brought to you by Penguin. Slow down and breathe. Enter the ultimate meditative listening experience, inspired by the teachings of the Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh. Based on the major documentary Walk With Me, this soundscape features narration from Benedict Cumberbatch and is introduced...

A New York Times Bestseller! For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now. In this groundbreaking work, world-renowned...

Being-Time thoroughly explores Dogen's teaching on how we practice as Buddhas by understanding the relationship between being and time as it is—and as we perceive it to be. Using Dogen's Shobogenzo Uji (The True Dharma Eye, Being-Time), Shinshu Roberts offers a twofold analysis of this teaching: the meaning of the text and practice with the text, giving examples how we apply Dogen's complex teaching to our daily lives.

Tina Turner—legendary singer and actress, icon to millions, and author of the “brave and wry” (Vulture) memoir My Love Story—shares her deeply personal book of wisdom that explores her longstanding faith in Buddhism and provides an accessible guide so you can find happiness in your own...

The author of Self-Compassion follows up her groundbreaking book with new ideas that expand our notion of self-kindness and its capacity to transform our lives, showing women how to balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action to claim their power and change the world. Kristin Neff changed...

A transformative path to overcome creative blocks and cultivate a joyful, sustainable writing practice through mindfulness.

Mitunter wird die Gelassenheit selbst der ausgeglichensten Menschen gehörig auf die Probe gestellt – buddhistische Mönche sind da keine Ausnahme. Auch Ajahn Brahm und Master Guojun werden von verschiedensten Herausforderungen bisweilen ordentlich durchgerüttelt. Wie sie damit umgehen und was wir von ihnen lernen können, erfahren wir in diesem ebenso unterhaltsamen wie ermutigenden Lebensbegleiter.

What if your deepest struggles were the very ground from which authentic joy could grow? Through 57 carefully-selected verses, Zen master Cuong Lu draws on the ancient wisdom of the Dhammapada to give us a path through suffering to insight and compassionate action. From a direct disciple of the great Thich Nhat Hanh comes a radical new way to approach suffering. Instead of burying or avoiding pain, author Cuong Lu uses the profound wisdom of the Dhammapada —the most widely known collection of sayings from the Buddha—to reveal its hidden purpose.

Having realized, as a 16 year old in pre-WWII London, that he was a Buddhist, the early life of Dennis Lingwood and his path to becoming a bhikkhu named Sangharakshita is a most extraordinary personal story. He was serving as a signals officer in India when, at the conclusion of the war, he...

The Bodhisattva - one who is becoming awake or enlightened - is one of the great inspiring figures in Buddhism. The title can refer to a mythical being with qualities to which we aspire, such as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion; or an ordinary person on the quest for enlightenment...

This is not an ordinary biography of the Buddha. In his characteristically individual manner, Urgyen Sangharakshita - the leading English-born Buddhist teacher and founder of the Triratana Buddhist Community - recounts the known details of the Buddha's life but enriches the story with...

An ideal introduction to the history of Buddhism. Andrew Skilton - Senior Research Fellow in Buddhist Studies, Kings College, London - explains the development of the basic concepts of Buddhism and its spread across the continents during its 2,500 years of history. He begins with a close look at...

The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the most important teachings in Buddhism. In this series of eight lectures, given originally in 1965, Urgyen Sangharakshita introduces each stage, from right understanding to right meditation, explaining the deeper implications involved. Sangharakshita, the...

In Meditation Now or Never, Steve Hagen, a Zen priest and best-selling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple, provides an accessible and thorough manual on meditation for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. In the modern world, our lives are more frenetic than ever. We live with a...

What is the Dharma? To walk in the footsteps of the Buddha, we need a clear and thorough guide to the essential principles of Buddhism. Whether we have just begun our journey or are a practitioner with more experience, What is the Dharma? is an indispensable exploration of the Buddha's teachings...

The observations and insights of the Buddha are practical and eminently down to earth, dealing exclusively with awareness in the here and now. Buddhism Plain and Simple offers listeners these fundamental teachings, stripped of cultural trappings that have accumulated around Buddhism over the...

A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our time.

Overcome modern stress and emotional burnout by mastering the practical art of mindful mind training for true happiness. Whether you are seeking a calming commute companion or a grounding reset during family tensions, this guide offers an actionable escape from anxiety. Transform daily suffering...

Master practical mindfulness and accessible Buddhist teachings to transform daily stress into grounded, spacious peace. Whether you are navigating digital overload, handling parenting stress, or seeking a mental reset during a chaotic commute, these gentle strategies offer immediate relief...

Confront the anxiety of mortality and transform grief into peace with practical Buddhist mindfulness. Whether you are navigating the sorrow of a recent loss or struggling with the fear of aging, these teachings offer a calming, compassionate refuge. Discover how embracing impermanence unlocks a...