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Zen to Reveal the Extraordinary Tao offers an accessible and hands-on guide to how we can use the insights of Zen Buddhism and Taoism to inform and enrich our daily lives. In a search to know something more than our 'I-self', psychologist Trevor Rufli describes how the 'knowing' that came to him in his own journey 'turned everything on its head' and set everything in the opposite direction to where he had been looking: The really wonderful thing about this knowing is that it is not something we need to come to know through acquiring knowledge, becoming religious, doing spiritual stuff, making an effort or doing anything in particular. You don't have to believe anything either. Rather this knowing is acquired through a process of understanding that is a process of letting go rather than accruing. Trevor draws on the knowledge and experience of the giants of Zen Buddhism and Taoism to clarify paradoxical matters such as: non-doing versus doing nothing, self and non-self, desire and fulfilment, and the potential pitfalls of specific spiritual practices. Whether you are an experienced spiritual seeker, or engaged in self-exploration for the first time, Zen to Reveal the Extraordinary Tao is a unique experiential guide.

This handsome gift edition presents the profound teachings of Confucius in his famous collection The Analects, featuring a luxurious, gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. The Analects are a fascinating anthology of the words and ideas of Confucius, gathered by his loyal disciples. They espouse the importance of education for moral development and celebrate the qualities of sincerity, piety, and virtue. In these pivotal writings, human behavior was put under the microscope for the first time. Confucius provides a moral code by which each one of us should live based on ideals of responsibility, respect, kindness, and honesty - qualities as relevant and sought-after today as they were 2,500 years ago. His principles continue to shape Eastern philosophy, politics, and culture. This pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic translation by William Edward Soothill and an introduction by John Baldock. It is elegantly presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

Put your logical thinking to the test with this brain-boosting puzzle book, inspired by Sun Tzu's classic treatise of military strategy, The Art of War. Written by bestselling puzzle author Roland Hall, this collection includes over 100 narrative puzzles which bring the tactics and strategic thinking of The Art of War to life. Prove you can outsmart the enemy on the battlefield or in the boardroom as you pit your wits against all manner of riddles, dilemmas and conundrums. You'll need to sharpen your strategic skills and use every bit of cunning to solve them all. Each of the puzzles within takes a quote from The Art of War, as its starting point. You need to take heed of the lessons they offer if you're to come out on top! Presented in an attractive gift format with gold-foil accents and beautiful illustrations, this book makes a wonderful gift for any puzzle lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Classic Puzzles bring together mind-bending puzzles inspired by classic themes and figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats. These are presented in handsome decorative formats that make the perfect gift.

This book is a new slightly revised edition of spiritual dialogues with Shri Ranjit Maharaj, guru brother of Nisargadatta Maharaj. Here the two previously released volumes of Illusion vs. Reality are now available inside one cover. All of the talks in this book were originally transcribed by Robert Wolff from recordings dating from 1996 to the year 2000. In this book the reader will find the clear and direct spiritual instruction given by Shri Ranjit Maharaj on Non-Duality, Self-Knowledge, and Final Reality. Ranjit Maharaj's message is refreshingly simple and easy for the western mind to comprehend. Like a modern day Zen Master, his words tear down the veil of Illusion and guide the devotee to Self-realization. This book can truly be a valuable aid to any serious spiritual aspirant for gaining the knowledge of one's True Self. Reading Maharaj's timeless words in this book and reflecting on them in the immediacy of the moment is truly the same as sitting at the feet of the Master. Maharaj always spoke in simple terms and gave very clear and penetrating instruction so that you can easily realize your True Nature. Contemplate on the immediacy of the teaching contained herein and awaken to your True Nature.

A Judo training manual for students at every level -- from novice to advanced, this book covers all the techniques of Judo officially recognized by the Kodukan Judo Institute, as well as other information needed to improve and expand your knowledge of this exciting sport.

"Il Cielo sopra, la Terra sotto" è un affascinante viaggio nelle antiche arti cinesi del Tai Ji e della Calligrafia. Il libro offre una panoramica completa sui sottili e profondi legami esistenti tra la filosofia del Tao, la pratica del Tai Ji e i caratteri cinesi. Attraverso una ricerca approfondita, il lettore è invitato a scoprire la bellezza di queste arti e la loro intima connessione con la Natura. Giuseppe Urselli, maestro di Tai Ji, e Luca Toma, calligrafo, ci offrono una guida dettagliata al movimento e all'armonia presenti in queste pratiche. Leggendo il libro scoprirete il lessico del Tai Ji e i principali concetti filosofici di base, come Y¿n-Yáng, Wú Wèi e l'energia vitale Qì. Successivamente, apprenderete alcune forme essenziali: le direzioni, il rituale e la forma dei Cinque Elementi della Natura. Scoprirete infine l'elegante danza del pennello nella calligrafia cinese, alcuni cenni sugli stili calligrafici e l'ordine in cui vengono tracciati i tratti nella composizione dei caratteri.

From the guru of Nisargadatta Maharaj, in this book the reader will find the Master Key to Self-Realization that is in the form of the methodical teaching of Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj about Self-Knowledge and realization of Final Reality. The teaching contained in this text reflects the clear and direct language that was used by Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj and that has been similarly used for expressing non-dual Vedanta teachings passed down through the ages. The spiritual instruction contained in this book provides the reader with solid foundation for understanding the Advaita Vedanta teachings of not only Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj, but also great saints such as Shri Ranjit Maharaj and Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj, and other great Masters such as Shri Ramana Maharshi, Shri Adi Shankaracharya, and Saint Shri Samartha Ramdas, among others. This 'Master Key' empowers the spiritual aspirant to verify and understand for oneself the timeless essence of non-dual wisdom. ¿¿Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj was the disciple of Shri Bhauseheb Maharaj who mainly taught the path of Meditation as a means to realization. During his spiritual practice, Siddharameshwar Maharaj spent much of his time practicing meditation and reflecting on the teachings of great Saints such as Shri Samartha Ramdas, a renowned Maharashtran Saint of the 17th century (author of Dasbodh and Manache Shlok), as well as the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, Valmiki and Vasisthta, and other great Saints such as Kabir, Tukaram, Eknath, (author of Eknathi Bhagwat), and others. After the passing away of his master Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj in the year 1914, Siddharameshwar Maharaj continued meditating on the teachings of his Master. In 1918, he renounced the world and joined four of his brother disciples to popularize his Master's teachings. In the year 1920 when he was on the tour of popularizing his Master's teachings, he got the idea that one could go beyond the path of many years of long meditation as a means for realization and that meditation is an initial stage to attain Final Reality. His brother disciples disagreed with Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj, saying that their master, Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj has not told them this. He agreed with them, but stated, "Okay! Can one not go beyond that?" He left his co-disciples and returned to his home in Bijapur. While in Bijapur he meditated for nine months continuously without a break. Since his Master had taught him only meditation, he had no other means to find out the way to attain the Final Reality without long arduous meditation. He said, "I will attain the Final Reality even at the cost of my life." By the grace of his Master Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj he attained the realization of Final Reality. From that time on he taught "The Bird's Way" as a direct path to realization instead of the path of meditation. Now we are blessed with Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj's precious teaching on the Bird's Way through Master Key to Self-Realization and other books containing his teaching like Amrut Laya and Master of Self-Realization.

In this book is a collection of 130 talks that were given by Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj, guru of Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj and Shri Ranjit Maharaj. The talks in this book were recorded and edited by Nisargadatta Maharaj and were originally published by him in two volumes in the Marathi language under the name of "Adhyatma Jnanacha Yogeshwar" in the years 1960 and 1961. The text was reprinted in the year 2000 at the insistence of Shri Ranjit Maharaj. Afterwards it was translated into English for this book, truly a modern day spiritual classic in its own right. Also included within the covers of this book is the text "Master Key to Self-Realization" which was authored by Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj in the form of a methodical explanation of many fundamental principles of Advaita Vedanta and Self-Realization. The teaching found here helps the aspirant to form a solid foundation for understanding the fundamental principles of non-duality and in realizing one's True Nature. ¿Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj was the disciple of Shri Bhauseheb Maharaj who mainly taught the path of Meditation as a means to realization. During his spiritual practice, Siddharameshwar Maharaj spent much of his time practicing meditation and reflecting on the teachings of great Saints such as Shri Samartha Ramdas, a renowned Maharashtran Saint of the 17th century (author of Dasbodh and Manache Shlok), as well as the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, Valmiki and Vasisthta, and other great Saints such as Kabir, Tukaram, Eknath, (author of Eknathi Bhagwat), and others. After the passing away of his master Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj in the year 1914, Siddharameshwar Maharaj continued meditating on the teachings of his Master. In 1918, he renounced the world and joined four of his brother disciples to popularize his Master's teachings. In the year 1920 when he was on the tour of popularizing his Master's teachings, he got the idea that one could go beyond the path of many years of long meditation as a means for realization and that meditation is an initial stage to attain Final Reality. His brother disciples disagreed with Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj, saying that their master, Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj has not told them this. He agreed with them, but stated, "Okay! Can one not go beyond that?" He left his co-disciples and returned to his home in Bijapur. While in Bijapur he meditated for nine months continuously without a break. Since his Master had taught him only meditation, he had no other means to find out the way to attain the Final Reality without long arduous meditation. He said, "I will attain the Final Reality even at the cost of my life." By the grace of his Master Shri Bhausaheb Maharaj he attained the realization of Final Reality. From that time on he taught "The Bird's Way" instead of the path of meditation. Now we are blessed with Shri Siddharameshwar Maharaj's precious teaching on the Bird's Way.

This book enables readers to understand contemporary Japanese society and culture. Since it is written by experts, it allows readers to start with any chapters they are interested in. It also provides a unique way to introduce Japanese society and culture to those who have never visited or studied Japanese society by reading articles from various authors on topics such as gender, family, economy, natural disasters and politics and laws. It provides scholars, academics, graduate students and the general educated audience all the information required to understand contemporary Japanese society and culture fully and see the diverse perspectives available.

Discover the tranquil wisdom of Chomei's 13th-century masterpiece, Hojoki, as it unveils the beauty of imperfection and the serenity of a simple life amidst the chaos of existence.

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The accelerated transformation of businesses poses major challenges to organizations. In its fundamental meaning, leadership is about a systematic way of highlighting the most important goals, combined with continuous execution along the most important principles. This book brings together key themes of Taoism, compiled for international managers who are on their way to becoming trusted leaders. After a brief outline of the guiding concepts, it discusses an application of selected teachings enriched by narratives from appropriate references and relevant verses from the Tao Te Ching (TTC). In this context, each individual yet coherent Taoist principle is applied in terms of its relevance to varying business environments.By providing embedded case studies, this book offers new ideas for managers to incorporate Taoist principles into their leadership strategies.

Sun Tzu's "Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu's text, along with illuminating commentaries and auxiliary texts written by distinguished strategists. The translations, by the renowned translator Thomas Cleary, have all been published previously in book form. This comprehensive collection contains: "The Art of War: This edition of Sun Tzu's text includes the classic collection of commentaries by eleven interpreters. "Thomas Cleary's translation of "The "Art of War makes immediate relevant one of the greatest Chinese classical texts. There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it . . . . You can throw out all those contemporary books about management and leadership."-"Newsweek. "Mastering the Art of War: Consisting of essays by two prominent statesmen-generals of Han dynasty China, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ji, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on episodes from Chinese history to show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's principles. "The Lost Art of War: Written more than one hundred years after Sun Tzu's text, by Sun Bin, a linear descendant of Sun Tzu, this classic of political and military strategy is faithful to the principles of "The Art of War, while developing their practical application much further. "The Silver Sparrow Art of War: A version of Sun Tzu's "Art of War based on a manuscript of the classic text discovered at a Chinesearcheological site in China's Shandong Province in 1972, which contains previously unknown fragments.

This book explores the complexities of cultivating ¿Confucian individuals¿ through classics study in contemporary China by drawing on the individualization thesis and its implications for the Confucian education revival. Based on ethnographic fieldwork conducted at a Confucian classical school, three topics are investigated: parents¿ narratives and actions related to ¿dis-embedding¿ their children from mainstream state education and transferring them to Confucian education as an alternative; the specific discourses and practices of teaching and learning the classics in everyday school life, guided by the aim of training students to become autonomous learners; and the institutional and subjective dilemmas that arise when parents and students seek to ¿re-embed¿ themselves in either the state education system or further Confucian studies at an advanced academy for the next stage of education. The research presented in this book contributes to understanding the hidden dynamics of individualization in the Confucian education revival and the intricacies of subject-making through Confucian teaching and learning in the socialist state of China.

This translation of Tao Te Ching draws on the author's many years of diligent study and practice of traditional Chinese arts under highly accomplished masters in China - arts such as Chinese calligraphy, ink wash painting, Chinese standing yoga, and tai chi. It therefore offers a highly practical perspective on the Taoist principles of living in harmony with nature and achieving more satisfying flow in life. Additionally, this book contains thorough instructions on how to apply the Tao Te Ching's teachings in daily life as part of a mindfulness meditation practice - since the author is a qualified and experienced western secular mindfulness meditation instructor. In this respect, Tao Te Ching for Mindfulness is packed with fascinating modern insights into the ancient Taoist classic text - no matter whether you are a seasoned mindfulness practitioner or just starting out on your journey.

This book is for the enquiring mind to know what the Hindu religion is about. At every point of one's life, many questions and enquiries would visit the mind. What is life, what religion is and what is my role. How does one fit into the system as a well accomplished human being. This book would serve as a starting point for those wanting to understand the Hindu religion.

"The bestselling masterpiece about one man's search for meaning on a motorcycle trip through the American West-- an enduring examination of how we live and how to live better."--Provided by publisher.

Zen Path of Paradox Poetry is a collection of over 100 poems with 45 colour illustrations by Treshan on charting the course of life using Zen.Written for the modern day, this book comes with QR codes giving the reader the option to listen to the spoken word audio and grant access to exclusive NFT artworks.

[TUHT-TVAH]: ET PRINCIP ELLER EN SANDHED, DER UNDERBYGGER VORES OPLEVELSE AF DEN UNIVERSELLE VIRKELIGHED Den britisk fødte munk S.B. Keshava Swami har i mere end 20 år været tilknyttet Bhaktivedanta Manor, det historiske åndelige fristed doneret af George Harrison, hvorfra han bl.a. har udviklet School of Bhakti, ledt talrige kurser i vedisk teologi og skrevet ti bøger. Én af disse bøger er ”TATTVA – SE UD INDEFRA” – en samling kortfattede essayistiske blogindlæg, som giver en letforståelig og tilgængelig indgang til Bhakti Yoga og derigennem en alternativ og inspirerende måde at være til i verden på. I vor tids fortravlede materialistiske klima kan vores vision, forståelse og interaktion med verden være på et meget overfladisk niveau. Til trods for denne altgennemtrængende indflydelse har mange filosoffer, teologer, videnskabsmænd og andre store tænkere diskuteret og debatteret med henblik på at forstå verden på en mere dybsindig måde. Østens vismænd var ikke anderledes. I en ældgammel samling af litteratur kendt som Vedaerne, dokumenterede de en åndelig forståelse af selvet, universet og det dybere formål med livets rejse. Dette er kendt som ’tattva’ – de grundlæggende sandheder og principper, som understøtter den universelle virkelighed. Viden om denne tattva kan hjælpe en til at udmærke sig på alle niveauer – fysisk, følelsesmæssigt, socialt og vigtigst af alt, åndeligt. I denne bog diskuteres elementerne af denne tattva. De korte artikler spænder over en bred vifte af områder som filosofi, teologi, psykologi, sociologi og spiritualitet. Håbet er, at de forskellige artikler vil give stof til eftertanke i en verden, der – bevidst eller ubevidst – længes efter friske perspektiver og nye paradigmer. Kort om forfatteren: Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Swami er en spirituel forfatter, samfunds-mentor, lærer og verdensrejsende. I 2002, efter at have dimitteret fra UCL med en bachelorgrad i virksomhedsledelse, antog han munkelivet på fuld tid for at opbygge sin viden, fordybe sin åndelighed og dele disse tidløse principper med det øvrige samfund.

Zen was uniquely suited to the Samurai of Japan. The high moral principles of Buddhism, when adopted and adapted by the Japanese warriors who became the Samurai, created an austere philosophy of singular beauty and depth. Its characteristic requirements of strict control over body and mind was exemplified by ancient warrior monks whose serene countenance, even in the face of certain death, made them much admired even by their foes. Zen may be the most misunderstood of the world's moral philosophies. While it is often classified as a Religion, it is frequently considered by its adherents to be a utilitarian philosophy, a collection of rational moral precepts or, even more simply, as a state of being. The aim of the practice of Zen is to become Enlightened and achieve the beatitude of Nirvana. To reach Nirvana means to achieve the state of extinction of pain and the annihilation of sin. Zen never looks for the realization of its beatitude in a place like heaven, nor believes in the realm of Reality transcendental of the phenomenal universe, nor gives countenance to the superstition of Immortality, nor does it hold the world is the best of all possible worlds, nor conceives life simply as blessing. It is in this life, full of shortcomings, misery, and sufferings, that Zen hopes to realize its beatitude. It is in this world, imperfect, changing, and moving, that Zen finds the Divine Light it worships. It is in this phenomenal universe of limitation and relativity that Zen aims to attain to highest Nirvana.

Após os atentados terroristas do 11 de setembro em 2001, eu me peguei refletindo sobre a não violência, suas contribuições, seus limites e seu lugar nos ensinamentos do Buda. Também me surpreendi ao ouvir muitos dos meus conhecidos confundindo, nos ensinamentos do Buda, não violência com pacifismo. Ao confundirem essa diferença, eles acabam rejeitando a não violência de uma forma desesperadamente ingênua e inadvertidamente destrutiva, ou abraçando grupos politizados do pacifismo que imaginam, incorretamente, ser o que o Buda ensinou.

The immediate incentive to this undertaking was, a knowledge, or at least a strong impression, that a connected and explanatory translation of the rules of jurisprudence in the Dharma ¿ástra of Yájnavalkya was a practical want. Such impression was coincided in, and therefore proved correct, by a long list of local subscribers eminently qualified, by position and experience, to decide. Dr. Röer is responsible for the fidelity of the rendering, so far as depends on knowledge of the Sanscrit language and literature, of Hindu mythology and philosophy. Mr. Montriou has aided, so far as enabled by juridical acquirements and experience. The language of translation has, therefore, been a joint labour, often the result of much and anxious discussion, and, if not unfrequently but a choice of doubtful alternatives, yet, always a choice made with pains and circumspection. The text we have generally followed is Stenzler's which is based on and selected from two MSS. in the royal library at Berlin and two editions published in Calcutta. We have not neglected constant comparison with Stenzler's German translation as well as with the several detached passages as translated by Colebrooke and W. Macnaghten. Words within brackets are not in the original text. References to, and extracts from, the standard commentary upon Yájnavalkya, the Mitákshará, necessarily form the staple of our notes. All such extracts are distinguished by the initial (M.), and the author of the commentary we invariably refer to as, the Commentator. At the same time, we have not blindly or implicitly followed this commentator. In some sense all Hindu glosses are untrustworthy guides. They assume the text to be the language of inspiration; and, as the several Dharma ¿ástras not merely differ, but often dispose of the same subject in a contradictory manner, Pandits deem it their duty to reconcile all discrepancies, how forced soever their interpretations may be. In passages so dealt with, we have endeavoured to give the plain meaning of the original text. We gratefully acknowledge the obliging assistance, in research, enquiry, and suggestion, occasionally afforded, in the progress of our task, by Babus, Chandra Saikhur Dev and Shyámácharäa Sircar.