The Political Buddha offers a deep exploration of his dedication to the transformation of society. He addressed leaders, the powerful, the rich and numerous citizens from every area of life. The first section examines the major aspects of the spiritual/social/political teachings of the Buddha. Themes include the wanting mind, money, greed, religion and war. The second section explores the Buddha's teachings,relevant for our major institutions including banks, corporations and democracy. The chapters also include an enquiry into social ethics, mindfulness and spirituality. The third section endorses the Sangha, namely groups and organisations working to apply wisdom for change. This includes the necessity for political action, dissent as a form of healing, and a Charter for Life on Earth.

The Political Buddha

Titmuss, Christopher

Religion & Spirituality

lulu.com

Christopher Titmuss offers an in-depth explanation of the Buddha's teachings suitable for those inquiring into life.The book consists of a collection of inter-related chapters addressing ethics, mindfulness/meditation and wisdom.He examines insight meditation (Vipassana), impermanence, suffering, non-self, spiritual friendship, karma, the realms of existence and the fake Buddha.Chapters also explain deep absorption (jhanas) meditations, causality and liberation.The closing chapter clarifies the significance of complete awakening and its relevance for daily life.

The Explicit Buddha

Secular mindfulness has a genuine value for the practitioners of mindfulness, but sometimes at the cost of a deep sense of the spiritual in daily life. Identification with secular values can get in the way of spiritual wisdom. The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness consists of 10 chapters offering a spiritual approach to our lives. The chapters include more than 20 stories of people's deep experiences of mindfulness, meditation, communication, nature and spiritual/religious awakening. Readers will see bullet points in specific sections for daily reflection for readers on the application of mindfulness and associated teachings. The Buddha recognised the significance of mindfulness in a body of teachings. The book includes quotes of the Buddha on mindfulness and a summary of his classic discourse on mindfulness.

The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

This collection of the Buddha’s essential teachings on wisdom, compassion, and happiness has been compiled by world-renowned meditation master Christopher Titmuss. Reflection each day on one of these quotations helps us open to fresh insight, leads us to freedom from the deep conditioning of our minds, and enables us to make revolutionary changes in our personal, social, and spiritual lives.

The Buddha's Book of Daily Meditations: A Year of Wisdom, Compassion, and Happiness

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

Harmony

This book explains the principles of Mindfulness, a meditation cognitive therapy, and shows how its rituals can help you find a path to better living. Living in the moment can be harder than we think in a tech-filled world of to-do lists. This gentle guide shows you easy, enjoyable and effective ways to slow down and develop awareness of your thoughts, actions and the environment. Exercises include step-by-step breathing and sound meditations, eating, walking meditations and movement sequences inspired by chi gong, tai chi and yoga to bring the mind and body into the present moment. In this fully-illustrated book discover the meditations and body moves to combat stress and anxiety, deal with fear and procrastination, eat better, manage change, love more, and ultimately feel the joy of being 'in the now'.

Mindfulness for Everyday Living (Healing Handbooks)

Bounty Books

This timely volume speaks to all who continue to suffer in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attack on New York's World Trade Center. The author, a teacher of Buddhist principles and meditation methods, describes how sadness affects the human psyche. He begins by pointing out the relationship between happiness and sorrow, and suggests beneficial ways of coping with loss. A subsequent chapter deals with anger and the desire for vengeance and includes advice on ways to reverse these feelings, transforming them into positive emotions and acts. He presents ideas designed to help readers make sense of aging, illness, pain, and death, and he discusses ways in which we can rid ourselves of the preconception that people who are unlike ourselves are evil. Readers are instructed on methods of meditation, presented with resources to correct faulty perceptions of the outside world, and advised on ways to transcend tragic events and renew their lives with new directions and fresh priorities. The text includes brief, inspiring stories that tell how men and women from many walks of life have dealt with personal tragedy and enriched their lives and future.

Transforming Our Terror: A Spiritual Approach to Making Sense of Senseless Tragedy

Self-Help

Death & Grief

Barrons Educational Series. Inc.

Meditations and exercises encourage readers to step outside themselves and observe their reactions to various life situations as a first step in ridding themselves of negative mental states. Author Christopher Titmuss calls this an important way to enhance one’s sense of self-confidence and serenity. He places special emphasis on the virtue of patience, discusses ways to develop patience, and enumerates situations in which people’s patience is tested. These include everything from awaiting an important telephone call to anticipating the outcome of serious medical tests. Advice is presented on ways to create in oneself a sense of steadiness in the face of uncertainty, thereby maintaining a peaceful state of mind. Instructions for breathing exercises are also provided as important means of maintaining emotional balance and self-awareness. Beautiful color photographs employ images that focus on the theme of serenity.

Mindfulness for Everyday Living

As the millennium draws to a close, the rapid pace of life has seemed to quicken enormously. Many mothers and fathers are both working longer hours,with less time for their children and themselves. While the economy is strong and the rewards of work are plentiful, people are continually seeking paths to satisfy their more spiritual needs. 
 As a tool to help one re-energize and achieve some inner peace, Barron^Rs introduces The Litt le Box Of Inner Calm. More than a book or a gift item, this small package will help provide an oasis of tranquility in a harried world. 
 Written by worldwide meditation teacher Christopher Titmuss, the set provides much more than the beautiful enclosed book with over 100 color photographs. Also included are the following: 
 - Mandalas - graphic symbols of Hindu and Buddhist origin that represent the universe - Beads - to be held during meditation and the recitation of mantras - Incense - assists in creating an atmosphere conducive to meditation - A Bell - small, pleasant chimes help promote mindfulness and reflection - A Printed Prayer - a prayer that evokes kindness to all living creatures 
 The book details ways to create meditative exercises. It also helps readers discover their ability to achieve the capacity for inner listening and reflection. 
 The Little Box of Inner Calm will be a literary and spiritual refuge for anyone, anytime who is in need of the tools and time to reclaim their inner peace. The exquisite set contains all that is required for one to begin a blissful journey toward spiritual awareness.

Little Box of Inner Calm: Everything You Need for a Journey Toward Spiritual Awareness and Finding Your Inner-Life : Incense Cones, Bell, Glass Beads, Printed Prayer & Mandala

It's the most invaluable resource for healing, energy, and a deep sense of well being. Meditation calms and replenishes the body, mind and spirit--and this richly illustrated, information-filled guide shows how to experience its multitude of benefits. Make a ritual of preparing the space and the body, settle into one of the comfortable, relaxing positions, and begin by mastering breath control, the calming core of meditation. Use the special ways to meditate for different times of the day, try techniques for concentrating on particular lifestyle changes, and intensify inner awareness with mantras and visualizations. And, if your image of meditation is someone sitting cross-legged with eyes shut, then these unusual forms--including some meditations to do while moving and even eating--provide a fascinating alternative. Plus: A 60-minute CD of soothing hypnotic music to relax the body and mind, and enhance meditation.

Power of Meditation: Energize the Mind & Restore the Body

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

It's the most invaluable resource for healing, energy, and a deep sense of well being. Meditation calms and replenishes the body, mind and spirit--and this richly illustrated, information-filled guide shows how to experience its multitude of benefits. Make a ritual of preparing the space and the body, settle into one of the comfortable, relaxing positions, and begin by mastering breath control, the calming core of meditation. Use the special ways to meditate for different times of the day, try techniques for concentrating on particular lifestyle changes, and intensify inner awareness with mantras and visualizations. And, if your image of meditation is someone sitting cross-legged with eyes shut, then these unusual forms--including some meditations to do while moving and even eating--provide a fascinating alternative. Plus: A 60-minute CD of soothing hypnotic music to relax the body and mind, and enhance meditation.

The Power of Meditation: Energize the Mind & Restore the Body

Sterling/Silver

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