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The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2007
Gentle Wisdom
Pema Chodron is a treasure for the mind and spirit. Her writing is profound, wise, gentle and humorous. "The Places That Scare You" is a book to help guide anyone, of any faith. It helps us understand how to live life in an open, balanced and fearless way. It is ...
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The Integral Vision: A Very Short Introduction to the Revolutionary Integral Approach to Life, God, the ...
Ken Wilber
Shambhala, 2007
Integral Vision
This little book is an excellent introduction to Ken Wilber's "map" and would serve as an excellent outline for an introductory course on his theory. It gives a brief description of the states, stages/levels, types, lines and quadrants as well as the concepts of ...
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When the Past Is Present: Healing the Emotional Wounds that Sabotage our Relationships
David Richo
Shambhala, 2008
One of the best books I have ever read
"When the Past Is Present" is one of the best books I have ever read. In this beautifully written work Dr. Richo explains psychological terminology in a manner that is easy to understand. This aspect of the book refreshing, clear and illuminating. Yet it is also a ...
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Shambhala Library)
Shunryu Suzuki
Shambhala, 2006
excellent intro to zen
This book is a great into to Zen. It describes how to meditate Zen style in great detail and clearly. The ideas are though provoking and different. It's a great book for those who have read a lot of self help and are looking for something 'deeper' and more challenging. ...
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How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving
David Richo
Shambhala, 2002
Best book on growing up I have ever read!
If you just want to get your way, then this book is not for you.
I'm a 62 years old widower looking for a partner to share love with. We are both reading this book and working on our relationship in light of the loving mindfullness perspective. I think it makes ...
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The Art of War
Sun Tzu
Shambhala, 2005
Classic on the priciples of war
This ancient classic of 13 chapters was written over 2,500 years ago by the legendary Chinese general Sun Tzu. It is a must have for military buffs that enjoy reading about the tactics of the most succesful generals. It is rumored that Napoleon used a French ...
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Natalie Goldberg
Shambhala, 2005
Wow, writing doesn't have to be painful heinous experience to avoid at any/all costs?
I'm a freelance creative and sometimes (ok, often) need to be reminded why I write. And that I actually love it way, way more than I hate it. Natalie Goldberg's teeny pocket book is perfect motivation for any writer of any genre including the personal journal. This is ...
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The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
Shambhala, 2005
A Great Book!
This really is a great book. It contains a philosophical outlook on dealing with people and sword fighting/combat from hundreds of years ago, but it really translates very well into today's modern business world. Everyone could learn something from this old samurai who ...
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Siddhartha: Siddhartha (Shambhala Classics)
Hermann Hesse
Shambhala, 2000
Hari Om
Thank you Mr. Hesse for writing this novel. The dvine spark that exists in the main character is something that everyone should be able to identify with. Being captivated by the pages of this book puts us in touch with the divinity that lies within us all. ...
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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2005
Pema Chodron Shines
This book is written for those who don't necessarily indentify as Buddhists, and/or don't practice Buddhist doctrines. That being said, this is a book that has helped many fledling Buddhists come to understand how the mind works, how one can tame the ego, and make ...
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The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2001
Very practical, accessible and well-written....
This is one of my favorite books by Pema Chodron. It not only does a very good job of describing the essence of Buddhism, but it goes beyond that in making Tibetan Buddhism more understandable and relevant to a Western audience without deveating from the tradition. ...
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Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
Sharon Salzberg, Jon Kabat-Zinn
Shambhala, 2008
Warm thoughts for self and others
I hesitated to buy this book because I thought it might be "too Buddhist" or too sentimental. Do not be deterred by these reasons. I have treasured it, recommended it, and as a minister leant it out with great joy to people from all walks of life, rich and poor, highly ...
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Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion
Pema Chodron
Shambhala, 2008
A breeath of fresh air
This book is quite enlightening. I can forsee reading many more of Chodron's books.
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Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death
Joan Halifax
Shambhala, 2008
Straight from and to the heart
Healthy, clear, concise guidance, including reflective meditation to care for those who are dying.
At the same time in developing compassion and fearlessness to face the dying, it concurrently provides a guide for healthy living.
Who knows what is most important ...
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True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart
Thich Nhat Hanh
Shambhala, 2006
A mini version of "A New Earth"
The copyright of this book is 1997. Eckart Tolle's book "A New Earth" came out in 2005... 8 years later. This book is like the pocket book for "A New Earth". Eckart Tolle goes into greater dept in his book on the same topics that are mentioned in Thick Nhat Hanh's ...
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