The Wisdom Of A Meaningful Life
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The Wisdom Of A Meaningful Life
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Author : John Bruna
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
The Wisdom Of A Meaningful Life written by John Bruna and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A rich and multilayered guide that offers readers accessible wisdom and practical methods to cultivate deeper satisfaction in everyday experiences. In contrast to stimulus-driven pleasure, contentment comes from living a life of meaning that aligns with one's values. The author identifies the common traps people fall into looking for happiness that actually create stress, worries, and fears, and offers authentic mindfulness-based solutions to counteract them. The increasing popularity of secular mindfulness in the United States mainstream has unfortunately produced a variety of teachings that water down and misunderstand this important philosophy and approach to living. Mindfulness is often reduced to concentration exercises and a simplistic definition of being aware of the present moment. In nearly all secular presentations of mindfulness, it is taken out of the rich context of the Three Higher Trainings (ethics, concentration, and wisdom) of Buddhism in which it was originally taught. The unique feature of this book is that it maintains the substance of the entire teaching as a program that is accessible to people of all spiritual traditions or no spiritual tradition. John Bruna is a counselor, mindfulness and spiritual teacher, and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in California. In 2005, he was ordained as a Buddhist monk in the Tibetan tradition through the Gaden Shartse Monastery in India. In 2012, he became a Certified Cultivating Emotional Balance Mindfulness Teacher via the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies. Currently, John is the director of the Way of Compassion Foundation and cofounder of the Mindful Life Program.
Toward A Meaningful Life
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Author : Simon Jacobson
language : en
Publisher: William Morrow
Release Date : 2017-12-26
Toward A Meaningful Life written by Simon Jacobson and has been published by William Morrow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-26 with Religion categories.
Toward a Meaningful Life is a spiritual road map for living based on the teachings of one of the foremost religious leaders of our time: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Head of the Lubavitcher movement for forty-four years and recognized throughout the world simply as “the Rebbe,” Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who passed away in June 1994, was a sage and a visionary of the highest order. Toward a Meaningful Life gives people of all backgrounds fresh perspectives on every aspect of their lives—from birth to death, youth to old age; marriage, love, intimacy, and family; the persistent issues of career, health, pain, and suffering; and education, faith, science, and government. We learn to bridge the divisions between accelerated technology and decelerated morality, between unprecedented worldwide unity and unparalleled personal disunity. Although the Rebbe’s teachings are firmly anchored in more than three thousand years of scholarship, the urgent relevance of these old-age truths to contemporary life has never been more manifest. At the threshold of a new world where matter and spirit converge, the Rebbe proposes spiritual principles that unite people as opposed to the materialism that divides them. In doing so, he continues to lead us toward personal and universal redemption, toward a meaningful life, and toward God.
Knowledge And Wisdom
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Author : Nges Elmer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-15
Knowledge And Wisdom written by Nges Elmer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-15 with categories.
"Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. We know more about war than we know about peace, more about killing than we know about living. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount". (Omar N. Bradley) Yes! Despite all the technological tools in our age, life appears to have lost meaning and value. We seem to have abandoned our core values. We fuss and fret over life and its enjoyments; take so much care to perpetuate our good names and fortune, and weigh every event as a means of self-aggrandizement. These, notwithstanding, we have met with emptiness, dejection, and destitution. We have lost faith in our government, in ourselves, and even in God. We have resigned in self-pity and have sunk into frustration and desperation. We have questioned the rationale for living. What are we here for? We need doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians, teachers, businessmen, etc, to keep life going. But why keep life going when every day we are witnesses to natural and man-triggered disasters which consume millions of lives within moments? Earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, bombings, plane crashes, fatal accidents, etc. have become ordinary events. Regarding these calamities, which have become ordinary events, is life still meaningful? Knowledge and Wisdom, MEANINGFUL LIFE presents pertinent aspects of life and provides soul-searching answers, by way of quotations, to questions that have plagued human existence from time immemorial. The book is an embodiment of a multiplicity of carefully selected quotations that hinge on the concept of life in some of its endless ramifications. These quotations are uplifting, inspiring, and spiritually motivating. They are grouped in twenty chapters under suitable themes and arranged to flow in a prose-like order, gradually and smoothly leading the reader into the sub-themes of the different chapters. The quotations are intended to provide a deep insight into varied themes related to life and give the reader not only an optimistic but holistic and realistic view of life. Life is more than talent, genius, education, position, and wealth. You are not here on earth by chance but on a divine mission. Discover it on the pages of this book. The quotations, of which many poses for short eloquent speeches are thoughts, ideas, and beliefs of great men and women, past and present. The wisdom in them is known to have energized and positively transformed the lives of our predecessors in bygone days. The book aptly projects the fact that we, who are still enjoying life on earth, cannot be indifferent to time-tested wisdom stored in fine quotations, and that the reader should readily accept and appreciate the fact that life is meaningful and worth living. No matter your present status in life, there is no doubt that some of the quotations will apply directly to you and nonetheless impact your life. It is hoped that as you read through the book, you will acquire knowledge and wisdom which will empower you with solace and tranquility of mind and put you at peace with your Creator. This compressed book is not only intended for the general and casual reader but also as resource material to, among others, speakers, preachers, teachers, writers, and journalists.
Making Life Meaningful
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Author : Lama Zopa Rinpoche
language : en
Publisher: Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Release Date : 2001
Making Life Meaningful written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and has been published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive (LYWA) is the collected works of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Kyabje Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. The Archive was founded in 1996 by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, its spiritual director, to make available in various ways the teachings it contains. In this book, Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives us the answer to the perennial question of how to integrate Dharma with our daily lives - not only Dharma, but the best Dharma, bodhicitta: the determination to attain enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. It contains a public talk explaining the purpose of life in general and the practice of guru devotion, a wide array of techniques for transforming ordinary actions into causes for enlightenment and advice on establishing a daily practice. By putting these precious teachings into practice, beginners and advanced students alike will truly be able to make the lives highly meaningful.
Toward A Meaningful Life
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Author : Simon Jacobson
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2010-05-18
Toward A Meaningful Life written by Simon Jacobson and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-18 with Religion categories.
Toward a Meaningful Life is a spiritual road map for living based on the teachings of one of the foremost religious leaders of our time: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Head of the Lubavitcher movement for forty-four years and recognized throughout the world simply as “the Rebbe,” Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who passed away in June 1994, was a sage and a visionary of the highest order. Toward a Meaningful Life gives people of all backgrounds fresh perspectives on every aspect of their lives—from birth to death, youth to old age; marriage, love, intimacy, and family; the persistent issues of career, health, pain, and suffering; and education, faith, science, and government. We learn to bridge the divisions between accelerated technology and decelerated morality, between unprecedented worldwide unity and unparalleled personal disunity. Although the Rebbe’s teachings are firmly anchored in more than three thousand years of scholarship, the urgent relevance of these old-age truths to contemporary life has never been more manifest. At the threshold of a new world where matter and spirit converge, the Rebbe proposes spiritual principles that unite people as opposed to the materialism that divides them. In doing so, he continues to lead us toward personal and universal redemption, toward a meaningful life, and toward God.
How To Practise
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Author : Dalai Lama
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-03-31
How To Practise written by Dalai Lama and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-31 with Religion categories.
How To Practise is a major inspirational work, by one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers. It is broken down into the basic steps to enlightenment: how to practise morality, how to practise meditation, and how to practise wisdom - at the same time, delving deeper into His Holiness' more general Buddhist teachings, his spirit, wisdom and sense of humour. The book, meant to be used as part of daily practice, is easy to understand and filled with anecdotes. It includes guidance on mental calm, altruism and compassion, refraining from harm, focussing the mind, and much more. Beautifully packaged, this is the ultimate gift from the Dalai Lama, and a wonderful gift to give to anyone interested in having a richer, more fulfilled life.
The Wisdom Of Merlin
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Author : T. A. Barron
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2015-03-24
The Wisdom Of Merlin written by T. A. Barron and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-24 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A book of advice from Merlin, the greatest wizard of all time Based on an address he gave to students at the University of Oxford in 2013, T.A. Barron, author of the New York Times bestselling Merlin Saga, channels the wizard Merlin and offers advice on how to live a meaningful life. Divided into sections, each revolving around a magical word, this book poetically explores the concepts of Gratitude, Courage, Knowledge, Belief, Wonder, Generosity, Hope, and Love. A gem of inspiration, this is the perfect graduation gift, sure to encourage readers of all ages to live life to the fullest. Praise for The Wisdom of Merlin: "Perfect for a graduate's gift."--Kirkus Reviews
Creating The Good Life
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Author : James O'Toole
language : en
Publisher: Rodale Books
Release Date : 2005-05-06
Creating The Good Life written by James O'Toole and has been published by Rodale Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05-06 with Self-Help categories.
Professionals and business people in midlife are increasingly asking themselves "what's next?" in their careers and personal lives. Creating the Good Life draws on the wisdom of the ages to help contemporary men and women plan for satisfying, useful, moral, and meaningful second halves of their lives. For centuries, the brightest people in Western societies have looked to Aristotle for guidance on how to lead a good life and how to create a good society. Now James O'Toole--the Mortimer J. Adler Senior Fellow of the Aspen Institute--translates that classical philosophical framework into practical, comprehensible terms to help professionals and business people apply it to their own lives and work. His book helps thoughtful readers address some of the profound questions they are currently struggling with in planning their futures: • How do I find meaning and satisfaction? • How much money do I need in order to be happy? • What is the right balance between work, family, and leisure? • What are my responsibilities to my community? • How can I create a good society in my own company? Bridging philosophy and self-help, O'Toole's book shows how happiness ultimately is attainable no matter one's level of income, if one uses Aristotle's practical exercises to ask the right questions and to discipline oneself to pursue things that are "good for us." The book is the basis for O'Toole's new "Good Life" seminar, where thoughtful men and women gather to create robust and satisfying life plans.
The Elder Wisdom Circle Guide For A Meaningful Life
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Author : Doug Meckelson
language : en
Publisher: Plume Books
Release Date : 2007
The Elder Wisdom Circle Guide For A Meaningful Life written by Doug Meckelson and has been published by Plume Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Intergenerational communication categories.
"Embodying the adage "age is wisdom," the Elder Wisdom Circle is a group of volunteer senior citizens nationwide who offer sage advice for life's big and small moments"--Page 4 of cover.
The Wisdom Of Hypatia
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Author : Bruce J. MacLennan
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2013-12-08
The Wisdom Of Hypatia written by Bruce J. MacLennan and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Discover the Spiritual Secrets of Ancient Philosophy Hypatia was one of the most famous philosophers of the ancient world. The mix of classical philosophies she taught to Pagans, Jews, and Christians in the fourth century forms the very foundation of Western spirituality as we know it today. The Wisdom of Hypatia is a hands-on guide to using the principles of philosophy to bring purpose, tranquility, and spiritual depth to your life. To the ancients, philosophy was a spiritual practice meant to help the seeker achieve a good life and maintain mental tranquility. Bruce J. MacLennan, PhD, provides a concise history of philosophy up to Hypatia's time and a progressive, nine-month program of spiritual practice based on her teachings. Explore the three most important philosophical schools of the Hellenistic Age. Lead a more serene, balanced life. Experience self-actualization through union with the divine. Discover the techniques described in the historical sources, and put into practice the profound insights of the world’s greatest minds. Praise: "The Wisdom of Hypatia is grounded in solid scholarship, lucidly written, and, above all, practical. This book reunites spirituality, philosophy, and psychology into a path for our time, and for all times. Read it. Practice it. You will never be the same."—Leonard George, PhD, Chair of the Department of Psychology, Capilano University