In this renowned translation of Buddhism’s most widely read scripture, freshly updated for a new generation of listeners, Gil Fronsdal provides extensive explanatory notes and easy-to-understand insight for practice. Whether a practicing Buddhist of any tradition or simply a listener of the world’s literary classics, all will be enriched by this centuries-old wisdom.

Based on a far-reaching study of thousands of individuals, Finding Flow contends that we often walk through our days unaware of and out of touch with our emotional lives. Our inattention makes us constantly bounce between two extremes: During much of the day, we live filled with the anxiety and pressures of our work and obligations, and during our leisure moments, we tend to live in passive boredom.

This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings - in his own words. The American scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into 10 thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight.

Most of us believe that our happiness depends on the outside world - and that by solving our problems, improving our relationships, or achieving success, we will find contentment. In You Can Be Happy No Matter What, Dr. Richard Carlson shows that happiness has nothing to do with forces beyond our control. His simple and practical guide teaches 5 principles for discovering a new mode of living that doesn't repress natural emotions, yet where feelings and thoughts don't overwhelm us.

Do you struggle with self-control? Do you lack the focus to move forward in life and reach your dreams? Do you constantly envy how motivated your peers are? Self-Discipline by coach and expert Steve Martin is what you need to turn your dreams into reality! Steve knows that self-discipline helps hone your ability to resist any temptations, improve your focus, and boost concentration to get things done. If you’re ready to finally change your life and embrace self-discipline, buy this audiobook now and take your fist step toward success!

In this landmark modern-day rendition of the ancient Taoist classic, Ursula K. Le Guin presents Lao Tzu’s time-honored and astonishingly powerful philosophy like never before. Drawing on a lifetime of contemplation, she offers an unparalleled window into the text’s awe-inspiring, immediately relatable teachings and their inestimable value for our troubled world.

移動中でも聞いて覚えられるフランス語単語集！

Known and loved worldwide for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh was once nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King, Jr. In Peacemaking, this beloved Zen master returns to the theme that first brought him to the world's attention: peace and how to embody it.

Mindfulness, teaches Thich Nhat Hanh, is like the power of the sun: It illuminates the parts of your life that are in darkness. Instead of suppressing anger, fear, and guilt, mindfulness welcomes all experience. Mindful Living is a special gift-boxed collection of this beloved Zen master's most popular audio sessions, with heartfelt advice on coming fully alive to yourself and the world.

This book will help you appreciate the significance of Japan's own religion in everyday life, recognize the key traditions and festivals of the Shinto year, understand what you will see at Shinto shrines and in Shinto rituals, and gain insights into the controversies surrounding Shinto politics and nationalism.

本巻の内容 中年期まで定職に就くことができなかった著者の大敬さんは、45歳で有名校の教諭に採用された。それも、九州屈指の中高一貫の進学校。素人同然の大敬さんが教えた物理の全国模試では、担当したクラスが、並みいる進学校を押しのけて日本一に輝いた。そんな自らの体験を例にとって、『般若心経』による「思いの実現法」をわかりやすく解説する。 【主なお話】 ・「摩訶般若波羅蜜多」には、思いを実現する3つの条件が備わっている。 ・「観自在菩薩」が、まわりの環境を変える。 ・普賢菩薩の思いの実現法とは？ ・文殊菩薩の思いの実現法とは？ ・弥勒菩薩の思いの実現法とは？ ・観音菩薩の思いの実現法とは？ 本巻は「元気アップ禅の会」第177回（2012年7月）でのお話を編集した。 講演74分。 立花大敬オーディオ・ライブラリーについて 1996年、友人に送った≪しあわせ通信≫が人から人へと広がり、やがて書籍として出版される。根強いファンのために、各地で講演会を開催。福岡県で毎月開催されている「元気アップ禅の会」は、1997年から1回も休むことなく続いている。……そんな講演の数々を、ていねいに編集してお届けする。 講演者：立花大敬（たちばな・だいけい） 1948年大阪生まれ。大阪大学にて生物工学を研究。19歳（大学在学中）で禅に入門。以後、曹洞宗、臨済宗の諸老師に

The teachings of Shunryu Suzuki have served for innumerable people as the gateway to Zen practice and meditation. In Zen Is Right Now, devoted student and biographer David Chadwick sheds new light on Suzuki’s presence and teachings through selected quotes from his lectures and a variety of stories told by his students.

How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect. Here, in her most beloved and acclaimed work, Pema shows that moving toward painful situations and becoming intimate with them can open up our hearts in ways we never before imagined. Drawing from traditional Buddhist wisdom, she offers life-changing tools for transforming suffering and negative patterns into habitual ease and boundless joy.

When the Dalai Lama paid a visit to Emory University, he offered an introductory lecture to Tibetan Buddhism. The lecture is not exactly what you’d normally get in the university classroom. The talk is not entirely linear. And he spends some time speaking in English, then speaks in his native tongue (with the help of an interpreter). But, he can talk about Buddhism with the authority that few authors can, and there’s a reason audiences come to see him in droves.

What if somebody told that your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life? In this audiobook, you’ll discover one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) ways to sharpen your communication skills. Whatever kind of relationship you want to improve, this guide provides you with simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any kind of relationship in your life.