Hurry Up and Meditate

Hurry Up and Meditate
Author: David Michie
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2014-06-17
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1742690971

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For anyone who wants to start meditating but has been struggling to get to the cushion, here are all the motivation and tools you need to achieve greater balance, better health and a more panoramic perspective of life.

Buddhism for Busy People

Buddhism for Busy People
Author: David Michie
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611803675

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In this simple and accessible but beautifully written book, David Michie opens the door to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, and shows us how he himself first began incorporating Buddhist practices into his daily life. What does it take to be happy? We've all asked ourselves this question at some point, but few of us have found the path to lasting fulfillment. David Michie thought he had achieved his life's goals--the high-level job, the expensive city apartment, the luxury car, the great vacations--but a small voice was telling him he wasn't really happy. A chance remark from a naturopath sent him to his local Buddhist center. There he began the most important journey of his life. In Buddhism for Busy People Michie explains how he came to understand the difference between the temporary pleasures of ordinary life and the profound sense of well-being and heartfelt serenity that comes from connecting with our inner nature.

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow
Author: David Michie
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-06-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1401948030

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"If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes perhaps a snuffling noise or a meow. . . . Cats may indeed be capable of great mindfulness. But we are thinking beings, too. In my own case, unfortunately, a being who thinks rather too much." In the latest installment of the Dalai Lama’s Cat series, His Holiness’s Cat ("HHC") is on a mission: to think less, to experience more, to live in the moment. She soon learns the proper phrase for this, being mindful, or, a concept better known to her as the power of meow. What ensues is a journey to discover her own true nature, to gain a deeper understanding of her mind, and to experience life’s greatest joy, the here and now. Throughout, she shares encounters with familiar inhabitants of Dharamsala, as well as a whole new cast of characters: a senior exec from one of Silicon Valley’s most famous social media companies (hint: the name rhymes with "litter"), the Pope’s beloved dog (who shares a shockingly similar title: HHD, His Holiness’s Dog), and a public health inspector who threatens to have our poor narrator banned from the Himalaya Book Café. In this follow-up to the Dalai Lama’s Cat and the Art of Purring, readers escape to the enchanting and exotic world of the Dalai Lama’s monastery in the Himalayas, and take a peek inside the mind of a delightfully imperfect creature on the path to enlightenment. By accompanying HHC on her journey, you will learn new ways to relate to your own mind: slowing down, finding peace, and abiding in the boundless radiance and benevolence that is your own true nature.

Enlightenment to Go

Enlightenment to Go
Author: David Michie
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0861717570

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The Dalai Lama always recommends a classic text by the Buddhist sage Shantideva as essential reading for those seeking a practical approach to Buddhism. With its life-changing psychological tools and transcendent wisdom, it is one of the world's great spiritual treasures. In Enlightenment to Go, David Michie provides a lively, accessible introduction to the 'best of' Shantideva. He shows how modern psychology confirms the insights of Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, and he unpacks its powerful antidotes to contemporary problems, including stress, anxiety and depression. He also offers a structured meditation program to help readers integrate transformational insights at deeper levels of consciousness where genuine change becomes possible. Recounting stories from his own journey, Michie illustrates the relevance of Shantideva's breakthrough teachings to a typically busy Westerner with warmth and humor. Whether you are a newcomer to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, Enlightenment to Go offers a glimpse of a radiantly different reality.

Unplug

Unplug
Author: Suze Yalof Schwartz
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-03-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1101905379

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A modernized approach to meditation that will appeal to anyone, even if - especially if - you believe you have no time, you can't sit still, or that "it's just not you." Whether you're a Fortune 500 CEO or someone bogged down with a never-ending to-do list, the proven secret to being more effective and living a happier, healthier life is to hurry up and slow down, to unplug. Studies show that you can get more done - and do it better - by doing less, just by consciously unplugging for a few minutes each day and meditating. This revolutionary book by the founder and CEO of the groundbreaking LA-based meditation studio Unplug Meditation brilliantly simplifies this powerful practice and shows the overwhelmed and overworked how easy it is to unplug in order to relieve stress, regain focus, and recharge. Schwartz debunks the common misperceptions about meditation, including the notion that you need to sit still for long periods of time, or that you need to "turn off your brain." She also shares the life-changing benefits you will experience, the proven science of how meditation literally changes your brain, as well as easy techniques and tips to easily incorporate meditation into your daily life.

Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate

Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate
Author: David Michie
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1743319134

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Mindfulness practice can help you reduce stress, improve performance, manage pain and increase wellbeing. These are the reasons why elite athletes, performing artists and business leaders are taking up the practice, and why it is being introduced into the world's most successful companies, banks, business schools - even the US Army...David Michie introduces mindfulness practice and offers innovative solutions to common obstacles. Drawing on ancient Buddhist teachings and contemporary science, he also takes us beyond 'mindfulness lite,' offering lucid instructions on how to experience the pristine nature of one's own consciousness directly.an encounter that is truly life-changing...Written with warmth and good humour, 'Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate' is the ultimate guide to self-discovery. It will make chocolate taste better too!

Meditate with Me

Meditate with Me
Author: Mariam Gates
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0399186611

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This accessible and fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children Meditation does a body good, and can even help kids as young as four or five. This practical guide is gentle, clear, and a pleasure to use. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful drawings of five animal friends, the book offers step-by-step directions and a repeating refrain: "Breathe in, and fill your whole body. Breathe out, and relax your whole body." It's an invigorating first experience of mindfulness that can be shared by parents and children at home, or by teachers and students in the classroom.

Buddhism for Pet Lovers

Buddhism for Pet Lovers
Author: David Michie
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2017-06-28
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1760638617

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The bonds we share with our pets go beyond words and are often deeper than many of our human relationships. What is the nature of these close connections? And what if our influence on pets, both in life and especially through sickness and death, is far more powerful than we ever conceived? David Michie draws on ancient Buddhist wisdom, supported by contemporary science, to provide fascinating insights into animal consciousness. He proposes that the pets with whom we share our lives are not there by accident. Whether your animal companion has fur, feathers or fins, he offers a treasury of practical tools to enhance your relationship with them in everyday life, as well as during times of challenge. Written with humour and compassion, and including extraordinary true stories from around the world, Buddhism for Pet Lovers reveals how our animal companions may indeed be among our most precious partners. For in helping them, our own lives are incomparably enriched too. 'If you have ever deeply loved an animal, this is, without doubt, the book for you.' Gail Pope, BrightHaven 'Our pets offer us one of our greatest opportunities to add compassion to the world. This book helps direct us to a path toward the blossoming of that opportunity.' Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words, and What Animals Think and Feel

Hurry Up and Chill

Hurry Up and Chill
Author: Alex Benazet
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-06-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781521556894

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In today's world, more than ever, life comes at you fast. Through meditation, millions of people have learned to reduce stress, improve focus, and increase happiness, among many other benefits. As two twenty-something-year-olds discovering the difference even a few minutes of daily meditation can make in overall well-being, we set out to write an easy to follow guide for others curious about meditation. After all, the biggest barrier preventing people from meditating seems to be not knowing where to start.In this book, we use simple techniques and exercises to help you add meditation to your daily routine. Whether you have never meditated before or have been unsuccessful in maintaining your meditation practice, this book gives you the tools to succeed. We address common obstacles such as not having enough time, not being patient enough, and even simply getting bored! Some of the things you will learn include:* What is meditation or mindfulness? * What are the benefits of meditation? * How to meditate * How to overcome common meditation obstacles * How mediation ties in with self-improvement * Different meditation techniques * How to use a meditation cushion So if you are looking for an easy introduction to meditation and mindfulness, this guide will be perfect for you. Take the first (or 1,000th) step in your meditation journey and start meditating today!

The Relaxed Mind

The Relaxed Mind
Author: Dza Kilung Rinpoche
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0834802988

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An esteemed modern Tibetan Buddhist teacher presents a system of meditation instructions designed for achieving relaxation in our stressful, fast-paced world In the late 1990s, shortly after arriving in the United States, it became clear to Dza Kilung Rinpoche that his Western students responded to traditional meditation instructions differently from his students back in Asia. The Westerners didn't know how to relax—and their pressured, fast-paced lifestyles carried over into meditation. With this in mind, Dza Kilung Rinpoche set out to create a meditation system that could break through the noise of Western life. The Relaxed Mind contains instructions for the seven-phase practice that he developed for students in the West. It is adapted from traditional instructions to counteract the overwhelming distraction that is becoming a global culture these days, not only in the West. Beginners will find a wealth of useful, easy-to-understand information while more experienced meditators may be surprised to find their practice deepening through letting go of tension.