Through stories from the ancient Pali canon of Buddhism and personal reflections on modern life, Dharma teacher Kevin Griffin reveals the richness and multifaceted nature of loving-kindness or metta on the Buddhist path. Along with the other brahmaviharas or “divine abodes” of compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, the practice of loving-kindness is not only a meditation technique—it’s…
A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them “I found [The Craving Mind] to be one of the best things I’ve read . . . on addiction.”—Ezra Klein, New York Times “Accessible and enjoyable. The Craving Mind brilliantly combines the latest science with universal…
Buddhism & the Twelve Steps Daily Reflections offers teachings for every day of the year to support your recovery. Daily reflection is at the heart of both Buddhist practice and Twelve Step programs. With the Buddhist emphasis on staying in the present moment and the Twelve Step admonition to take things “one day at a…
An accessible, compassionate guide to Buddhist principles and practices that can help support recovery from addictions and addictive behaviors—written by an experienced lay teacher with long-term recovery. For anyone struggling with addiction, Buddhism offers powerful, grounding wisdom and tools to help support recovery. In The Zen Way of Recovery, Laura Burges shares her experience as a…
Chapter headings: Foreword by Michael A. Jenike, MD Introduction PART ONE: IN (THE SHADOW OF) DOUBT 1. With or Within Doubt?: Intellect-Based vs. Fear-Based Doubt 2. Octopuses Chewing Doubt-nuts: An Introduction to OCD 3. Trapdoors: False Exits When Stuck In Doubt PART TWO: MAKING BELIEF (TEN STEPS OUT WHEN STUCK IN DOUBT) 4. Reverence: First Principle of Making Belief 5. Resolve: Second Principle of Making Belief 6. Investment: Third Principle…
Chapter headings: About 1. When We Become 2. The Great I Am 3. 500 BC 4. Inner Space Travel 5. Awareness 6. We Are Responsible 7. Sitting Meditation 8. Insight Meditation 9. A Nonviolent Diet 10. Run and Become 11. Our Friend Death 12. Enlightenment Appendix
Table of Contents: Introduction Preface Foreward Apparent Similarities Teaching What? “What is Zen?” What is Zen? What is God’s Will? God and Zen, Can They Work Together? Bodhidharma Arrives From the West Koans The Koan Is About YOU Have you been using too many colons? Is That So? The Steps and Koans Working Together Step…
Chapter headings: Preface Foreword Introduction 1935-1939 — Buddhists Not To Be Found Buddhist influence not overlooked The Higher Power Thing Prayer Where Perceived Barriers Become Wisdom Gates It Works For Us 12 & Zen Comments Comments From Others A Teacher Writes