Zen Life

Join author Beth Kempton on a life-changing pilgrimage through rural Japan in search of answers to some of life's biggest questions: How do we find calm in the chaos and beauty in the darkness? How do we let go of the past and stop worrying about the future? What can an awareness of impermanence teach us about living well?

By learning how to apply the teachings Zen in your life, you will be able to enjoy a multitude of benefits including reduced stress, stronger relationships, a decluttered mind and home, more savings, a more open and understanding outlook, a more enjoyable work life and stable career, peace of mind, and better health. Hopefully, this audiobook will teach you how to improve your life by incorporating a Zen-oriented mentality into your day-to-day activities and thoughts.

Do you want to learn the fundamentals of Buddhism? Do you want to learn it in a practical manner that actually improves your day-to-day life? Do you want to learn it in an easy-to-understand manner? Buddhism now is more popular than it has been in decades; the Buddha’s incredible teachings are starting to get the recognition they deserve. What has happened recently is a wave of books that only go over the theory of Buddhism and don’t cover the most important aspect - how Buddhism can transform your daily life and revolutionize you as a person.

The Zen of Art starts with the premise that making art is akin to what happens when wind engages with a set of chimes. The chance encounter of source and instrument generates a song that enriches and elevates the moment. Author and artist Carolyn Schlam draws a parallel with what she calls the "Zen of Art"—the process of allowing creative expression to manifest in a natural and unencumbered fashion. Schlam tells her personal story of making art while applying the knowledge she has gained to live an "artful life" in chapters on courage, joy, beauty, love, and more.

We are all on different journeys, some more pleasant than others. In a sense, we are all on our own pilgrimages, learning from one situation to another like traveling monks with their rice bowls and their small luggage. This audiobook is written by a world-traveling Zen practitioner that takes you along on his own excursions to enlightenment. It is filled with quotidian anecdotes that are intended to uplift and entertain the soul.

This thought-provoking, wide-ranging collection brings together essays by 15 leading philosophers reflecting on what it means to live according to a philosophy of life. From Eastern philosophies (Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism) and classical Western philosophies (such as Aristotelianism and Stoicism), to the four major religions, as well as contemporary philosophies (such as existentialism and effective altruism), each contributor offers a lively, personal account of how they find meaning in the practice of their chosen philosophical tradition.

Zen Master Tales collects never-before-translated stories of four prominent Zen masters from the Edo period of Japanese history (1603–1868). Drawn from an era that saw the “democratization” of Japanese Zen, these stories paint a picture of robust, funny, and poignant engagement between Zen luminaries and the emergent chonin or “townsperson” culture of early modern Japan. These masters affirmed that the essentials of Zen practice could be conveyed to all members of Japanese society in ordinary speech, including even comic verse and work songs.

On the 50th anniversary of Robert Pirsig’s classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, John Zdanowski, a six-time $100 million business builder, applies the Metaphysics of Quality to inspire and empower the entrepreneur in each of us to create something from nothing. Blending personal anecdotes, business case studies, simple diagrams, and philosophical poetry to convey the deep meaning of complicated subjects …so you get it.

Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In decade after decade, this artistic icon - who has won 17 Grammys, sung for 10 presidents, and performed for royalty - has refused to compromise his vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure.

Composer John Cage sought the silence of a mind at peace with itself - and found it in Zen Buddhism, a spiritual path that changed both his music and his view of the universe. "Remarkably researched, exquisitely written", Where the Heart Beats weaves together "a great many threads of cultural history" (Maria Popova, Brain Pickings) to illuminate Cage’s struggle to accept himself and his relationship with choreographer Merce Cunningham. Freed to be his own man, Cage originated exciting experiments that set him at the epicenter of a new avant-garde forming in the 1950s.

The ultimate guide to help you eliminate clutter, reduce stress and anxiety, and find inner peace. Declutter Your Mind and Your Life is a collection of three books that are designed to help you with every aspect of mental, physical, and digital decluttering. The combination of the following three books will help you achieve success and happiness in life.

In his travels around the country and the world, Zen master and international best-selling author Thich Nhat Hanh witnessed a growing unhappiness among the many people he encountered. He saw the hectic pace of our day-to-day lives taking a toll on our health and well-being. In response, the renowned teacher sat down to write Peace Is Every Breath, a book that makes the core teachings of Buddha accessible for everyone.

This audiobook serves as the key to unlocking the answers you've been seeking. Through a series of guided meditations and hypnotic practices, you will uncover the barriers standing between you and the life you desire. Allow these powerful practices to lead you in confronting your inner struggles with courage and grace. Release resistance and surrender to the wisdom of your intuition as you navigate the vibrational tug-of-war between your temporal self and your essence.

Listening to this short book about Zen Buddhism will be the easiest way to learn about Zen, meditation, and how you can train your mind and ultimately change your life for the better. This book is great for beginners that want to get into Zen, because it's very simple to understand and it guides you every step of the way.

It's time to take control and create a peaceful, organized space where you can relax and live stress-free. In Free Yourself from Clutter, author Olivia Westbrook guides you through a practical, step-by-step process to clear out the chaos and reclaim your home—and your mind. Whether you're struggling with piles of paperwork, digital distractions, or sentimental items, this audiobook provides the strategies and motivation you need to break free from the clutter that’s been holding you back.

The Abhidharma, one of the three major text collections of the original Buddhist canon, frames the psychological system of Buddhism, explaining the workings of reality and the nature of the human mind. Because of its complexity, the Abhidharma has traditionally been reserved only for academic or monastic study; now, for the first time, clinical psychologist Beth Jacobs brings this dynamic body of work to general listeners, using practical explanation, personal stories, and vivid examples to gently untangle the technical aspects of the Abhidharma.

Viele von uns suchen nach außergewöhnlichen Erfahrungen. Wir klettern auf hohe Berge, buchen Wellnessurlaube in Thailand oder entfliehen in Yoga-Retreats - alles, um uns selbst zu finden und mit der Welt in Einklang zu bringen. Zurück im Alltag sind die Einsichten aber oft schnell wieder verschwunden. Die Routine hat uns erneut fest im Griff. Doch das eigene Leben nachhaltig zu verändern, ist gar nicht so schwer. Und wir brauchen auch keine außergewöhnlichen Erlebnisse dafür!

You’ve likely heard the terms, “karma” and “meditation” before, but do you know what these words really mean? While some Buddhist principles have been popularized in the west, most people outside of Asia still know very little about Buddhism as a whole. Whether you’re seeking spiritual fulfillment, a new perspective on life, or simply want to add some healthy habits to your routine, you’re in the right place.

Originally written in 1955 and now published for the first time in audiobook form, Wake Up is Kerouac's retelling of the life of Prince Siddartha Gotama, who as a young man abandoned his wealthy family and comfortable home for a lifelong searchfor Enlightenment. Distilled from a wide variety of canonical scriptures, Wake Up serves as both a penetrating account of the Buddha's life and a concise primer on the principal teachings of Buddhism.

Contemporary and completely true-to-life, Zen Master Zensho teaches us a direct way to a fulfilled, aware life. In a readily understandable way, he shows us how we can realise spiritual clarity, contentedness and joy within us in the midst of the world as the true place of practice. This is how we become able to experience the preciousness of each moment with our whole being and can live worldly activity and crystal-clear consciousness as a single reality. True-to-life and practical for the world of today.