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Author
Publisher
Harper Wave
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In this meditative memoir--a compelling fusion of Barbarian Days and the journals of Thomas Merton--the author of Saltwater Buddha reflects on his "failing toward enlightenment," his continued search to find meaning and a greater understanding of the Divine in the world's oceans as well as everyday life."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This collection of autobiographical and teaching stories span the authors life and they are used to enrich and teach the Dharma. There are stories from his childhood and the traditions of rural Vietnam, stories from his years as a teenaged novice and as a young teacher and writer in war torn Vietnam. He also shares from his travels around the world to teach mindfulness, make pilgrimages to sacred sites, and influence world leaders." --
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A survey of Buddhism as told through the experiences of nine western practitioners who traveled throughout Asia in their pursuit of enlightenment offers insight into its philosophies and practices through a series of first-hand perspectives.
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A memoir of the author's decades-long friendship and spiritual journey with the late singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet Leonard Cohen. Leonard Cohen passed away in late 2016, leaving behind many who cared for and admired him--but perhaps few knew him better than longtime friend Eric Lerner. Lerner, a screenwriter and novelist, first met Cohen at a Zen retreat forty years ago. Their friendship helped guide one another through life's myriad obstacles,...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
In this inspiring memoir, the author of Reviving Ophelia explores her personal search for understanding, tranquility, and respect through her work as a psychologist and seeker. "There are three kinds of secrets," Pipher says. "Those we keep from everyone, those we keep from certain people, and those we keep from ourselves. Writing this book forced me to deal with all three." After decades of exploring the lives of others through her writing and therapy,...
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The author examines his own fears while exploring "the complicated spectrum of why we feel afraid: fear of loss, fear of not being good enough, fear of being trapped in the wrong job, fear of not being able to realize our dreams, fear of pain, and ultimately, fear of our own mortality"--Dust jacket flap.
