Seeking help with his basketball game, Shainberg embraced Zen Buddhism in 1951 and was catapulted on a life-long spiritual journey. Alternately comic and reverential, Ambivalent Zen chronicles the rew
Zen Buddhism emerged in China some fifteen centuries ago and remained the most dynamic and influential spiritual movement in Asia for more than a millennium. Though the teachings of the first Zen mast
Hakuin Zenji (1689-1769) was one of the most important of all Japanese Zen masters. His commentary on the Heart Sutra is a Zen classic that reflects his dynamic teaching style, with its balance of s
While the philosophical discussion of Zen spirituality reaches its limit, poetry offers an effective expression of the sublime experiences. From a poetic perspective, enlightenment is understood as po
While the philosophical discussion of Zen spirituality reaches its limit, poetry offers an effective expression of the sublime experiences. From a poetic perspective, enlightenment is understood as po
Joshu Jushin, also known as Chao-chou Ts'ung-shen (778?897), was one of the great Ch'an (Zen) masters of ancient China. It is said of Joshu that his "lips emitted light" because his manner of teaching
This collection of essays and lectures by D. T. Suzuki (1870?1966) covers a wide range, from Mahayana Buddhism generally and the Zen school in particular, to Japanese art and culture, to the relations
For all its emphasis on the direct experience on insight without reliance on the products of the intellect, the Zen tradition has created a huge body of writings. Of this cast literature, the writings
Words of Wisdom is a daily devotional inspired by my wife, Jody. Our kids are all grown and have moved away, so she encouraged me to find a way to continue to provide input into their lives without
Over the years I have collected and accumulated a number of, what I call: "Bits and Pieces of Kingdom Wisdom and Revelations." This book contains some of my favorite, power pack, key words of wisdom a
Over the years I have collected and accumulated a number of, what I call: "Bits and Pieces of Kingdom Wisdom and Revelations." This book contains some of my favorite, power pack, key words of wisdom a
Nurturing Wisdom: Daily Inspiration to Be All You Can Be presents a valuable guidebook and a useful tool to use on a daily basis for encouragement. Select a page and read the words as a focus for your
In 1 Kings 3:9, Solomon asked God to give him wisdom to govern the people. God loved the fact that Solomon asked for wisdom, and he gave him riches and honor. Solomon was the wisest king ever. In the
In 1 Kings 3:9, Solomon asked God to give him wisdom to govern the people. God loved the fact that Solomon asked for wisdom, and he gave him riches and honor. Solomon was the wisest king ever. In the
Desert Wisdom brings us back to the realization that we are not separate from God or from one another. We are at a new frontier where it is time to weave East with West and spirit with matter. Author
Random Wisdom is a collection of thoughts and insights from some of the greatest minds of modern and ancient times, painstakingly collected and compiled by one man in his unquenchable thirst for knowl
"Original Nature" is the historic translation and commentary on the Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch of Chinese Zen by America's first Zen Master, Sokei-an Sasaki (1882-1945). Finally available,
For nearly two decades he has been reading, studying, researching and compiling the best and most impressive quotations for writing "The Wisdom of The Great." The book is about the lives, works, achie
After undergoing an 'intensive and educational religious formation' in the way of loving for many years, I found myself sharing several among many other wisdom I have learned along the way, to help en
The purpose of this book, "SCHOOL BUS WISDOM," is to aid the new school bus driver as well as the seasoned school bus driver in keeping their attitude, skills, safety performance and their interaction
The purpose of this book, "SCHOOL BUS WISDOM," is to aid the new school bus driver as well as the seasoned school bus driver in keeping their attitude, skills, safety performance and their interaction
In 1995, Jim Bedard, a martial artist and Zen student, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and given ten days to live. This is the story of how he used his spiritual strength to bring himself in
The Wisdom of Healing, by David Simon, M.D., is an engaging, thoroughly practical guide to the many benefits of mind body medicine, in particular those derived from the ancient Indian medical system k
"Know whence you came. If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go."--James BaldwinIn these troubled times, wisdom often seems in short supply. But as this magnificent vo
We are all beings of love and light, born into a divine partnership with our soul. Freedom of the Soul is a gift from Spirit that offers clear wisdom on how to reconnect with yourself and nurture that
In this book are narrations and personal thoughts by Savanna, a woman who sees herself as a huntress for wisdom from the knowledge-filled expanses of her vast life in the worldly plains. These are her
From a very young age, Abdallah Nacereddine was known for his 'Words of Wisdom'; not amusing, childish, or witty words, but something very wise and solemn. Family members, relatives and neighbors even
In Bolters and Coolers, Noel Watson tells true, rough-and-ready stories about the art of street fighting. At seventeen, he trained with Zen Do Kai martial arts and learned if you wanted to survive on
In Bolters and Coolers, Noel Watson tells true, rough-and-ready stories about the art of street fighting. At seventeen, he trained with Zen Do Kai martial arts and learned if you wanted to survive on
In today's hectic, fast-paced world, many of the old nuggets of wisdom that kept us going or encouraged us to persevere through troubled times seems to have been lost somewhere along the way. In other
At every stage of human history, there have been a few human beings lucky enough to stumble into the Universal Truth and live it--prophets, saints, Zen masters, Sufi masters, and a few of their discip
One of the five books of wisdom found in the Old Testament, the Book of Proverbs is the wisdom of kings, and of one king in particular, Solomon, son of King David.Proverbs Remix: Remember that Proverb
This book emphasizes the fact that a true faith in God can be accompanied through good works and wisdom heart from above. Let me point out that goods works do not prove a person's belief in God or rel
Baghdad, 927 C.E.Deep in the heart of the famous House of Wisdom hides a terrible secret, ready to unleash a destructive force on humanity. But the truth will be revealed only to those deemed most wor
Baghdad, 927 C.E.Deep in the heart of the famous House of Wisdom hides a terrible secret, ready to unleash a destructive force on humanity. But the truth will be revealed only to those deemed most wor
Before beginning his glorious reign, King Solomon requested that God give him wisdom to rule over the people. Solomon used this wisdom granted to him by God; the teachings of his father, King David; a
Before beginning his glorious reign, King Solomon requested that God give him wisdom to rule over the people. Solomon used this wisdom granted to him by God; the teachings of his father, King David; a
This book is a gold mine of wisdom and a must read for the young graduates and entrepreneurs entering their practical life in the "real world" after their basic or advanced education. It provides guid
This book is a gold mine of wisdom and a must read for the young graduates and entrepreneurs entering their practical life in the "real world" after their basic or advanced education. It provides guid
