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There is nothing quite like the love of a cat. Both revered and feared throughout history, cats are unique in the mystical truths and practical lessons they share with us. In The Karma of Cats, spiritual teachers, writers, and animal experts reflect on the wisdom and gifts theyΓÇÖve received from their feline friendsΓÇöexploring themes of radical respect, unconditional love, our spiritual nature, and more. Loving companions with wild spirits, our feline friends have much to teach all who welcome them into their homes and hearts.ΓÇ£The Karma of Cats is yet more proof that cats teach us to be better humans, and sometimes even save our lives. Read this book with a cat on your lap, then hand it to another biped in need of inspiration.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöCaroline Paul, author of Lost Cat and The Gutsy GirlΓÇ£What I find most enticing about The Karma of Cats are the golden filaments of respect, delight, and appreciation that weave through the unique voice of each storyteller, these kindred spirits whoΓÇölike ourselvesΓÇötreasure the remarkable gifts bestowed upon us by our feline family members.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöSusan Chernak McElroy, author of Why Buffalo DanceThere is nothing quite like the love of a cat. Both revered and feared throughout history, cats are unique in the mystical truths and practical lessons they share with us. In The Karma of Cats, spiritual teachers and writers reflect on the wisdom and gifts theyΓÇÖve received from their feline friendsΓÇöexploring themes of radical respect, unconditional love, our spiritual nature, and more. Loving companions and wild spirits, our feline friends have much to teach all who welcome them into their homes and hearts.With an introduction by Seane Corn and contributions by Alice Walker, Andrew Harvey, Biet Simkin, Brother David Steindl-Rast, Damien Echols, Geneen Roth, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Kelly McGonigal, Rachel Naomi Remen, Sterling ΓÇ£TrapKingΓÇ¥ Davis, and many more.

"The Yoga Plate brings us compassion and living right for our families, our planet and our animals-a beautiful offering for good all around." -Julie Piatt and Rich Roll, bestselling authors, wellness leaders, chefs, and podcast hostsDiscover 108 nourishing and delicious vegan recipes in the first modern cookbook to marry yoga's principle of ahimsa with nutritionWe take a lot of care when it comes to choosing the proper clothing for yoga, the right accessories, the best studio-but primary to these considerations is an often overlooked yet vital component of practice: our diet. How we eat might be the most important aspect of an effective practice. How we eat is a huge component to the practice because it represents how we treat and nourish ourselves. By changing the way we eat physically and consciously, we can put ourselves on the path to greater well-being. In The Yoga Plate, LA-based yoga power couple Tamal and Victoria Dodge introduce readers to the philosophy of yoga as it is reflected in our eating choices. The 108 recipes are designed according to the concept of ahimsa, or non-harm. "Consciously or not, we can cause a lot of harm with our eating habits," explain the authors. "Living with ahimsa means we try to cause the least harm possible to all living creatures."Each recipe takes you through your daily practice of yoga, starting with "Morning Meditations," where you'll find smoothies and breakfasts to fuel and power you through the day; "A Plate Full of Prana," with snacks, soups, and salads to revitalize your system; "A Bowl Full of Yin," with recipes to help cultivate a centered mood; and "Sweet Savasana" for restorative and beneficial dessert options. A well-rounded yoga practice includes a conscious approach to the things we eat. With The Yoga Plate, readers can make each meal a sacred activity to support both our practice and well-being.

Life, Death, and Rebirth-Pema Chödrön on The Tibetan Book of the Dead What happens when we die? One of the most treasured resources for understanding this essential question is The Tibetan Book of the Dead. With Embracing the Unknown, Pema Chödrön delves into the teachings of this extraordinary Buddhist text-not only for what it tells us about the journey of the soul beyond this life, but also as a source of profound wisdom for navigating the uncertainty we face each day in "the bardo of this life." In this landmark appearance recorded live at the Omega Institute, Pema explores the universal mystery of life, death, and rebirth, including: . What is the bardo? How any state between an ending and a beginning gives us an unparalleled opportunity for transformation . What is rebirth? Pema takes a deeper look at this concept and how it also occurs in our moment-to-moment experience . Can we let go? Guidance for honoring the difficult emotions of fear, sadness, and grief with an open and curious heart . How can we prepare? Meditation techniques and everyday practices for befriending change, groundlessness, and the unknown . What can we really know about death? Why the teachings of The Book of the Dead are valuable no matter what you believe "Death isn't just something that happens at the end," teaches Pema. "Life is continually arising, dwelling, ceasing, and arising. It's a cycle that goes on every day, and continues to go on forever." Featuring insightful Q&A sessions with a live audience, Embracing the Unknown invites you to explore the most daunting and liberating truth of our human experience-guided by Pema Chödrön's hallmark blend of insight, humor, and fearless love.

Innovative Beat poet Michael McClure has written a book of poems unlike any of his others. These dharma devotions are fruits of his Buddhist mediation practice. Like bold calligraphy moving vertically down a white scroll, they surprise the eye and mind, awakening us to a heightened sense of everyday things.

In this guided audio program with renowned Buddhist teacher and former prisoner Fleet Maull, you will learn how to free yourself from the crippling beliefs that trap so many of us in a victim mind-set, using the principles of mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional intelligence skills.

Rediscover the Promise of Enlightenment As Western culture has embraced practices like meditation and yoga, has something been lost in translation? "What we see in America today in both the yoga boom and mindfulness fad," writes Dr. Miles Neale, "is a presentation of technique alone, sanitized and purged of the dynamic teachings in wisdom and ethics that are essential for true liberation." For anyone seeking a path dedicated to both authentic personal growth and the overthrow of the nihilism, hedonism, and materialism that are threatening our planet, this compelling teacher presents a well-conceived, sustainable solution with Gradual Awakening. The core of this book is Tibetan BuddhismΓÇÖs "gradual path"ΓÇöor Lam RimΓÇöinterpreted with fresh insights from modern scientific research. Offering an illuminating new presentation of TibetΓÇÖs deep psychology, meditative techniques, and virtuous rituals, Dr. Neale presents a time-honored path of enormous transformational potential. Each chapter serves as a practical manual that will allow you to experiment with and actualize the benefits of role-modeling visualization, affirmations, contemplative themes, textual recitation, prayers, altars, offerings, and meditation. Here youΓÇÖll explore: ΓÇó Uprooting the "sickness of paradigm"ΓÇöwhy a complete spiritual practice must directly confront the fundamental human suffering caused by the modern ethos of scientific reductionism ΓÇó The Lam Rim pathΓÇöthe history, heritage, and power of this 30-step "heroΓÇÖs journey" of awakening ΓÇó Evolutionary self-careΓÇöunderstanding the Buddhist concept of renunciation as a form of self-love and healing ΓÇó Radical altruismΓÇöawakening Bodhicitta, our innate aspiration to evolve fully in service to others ΓÇó Quantum visionΓÇöhow the teaching of "emptiness" allows us to pierce the illusion of materialism and accurately perceive the subtlest nature of reality ΓÇó Dr. NealeΓÇÖs MAPS process (Maturity, Acceptance, Possibility, and Seeds) to integrate and manifest key insights and skills in your everyday life The mass-market dilutions of Eastern wisdom that focus on symptom relief and easy answers have left behind the ultimate promise of spiritual practice: enlightenment. "Enlightenment is an unfolding processΓÇöopen to everyone." writes Dr. Neale. For most of us, this path to awakening must be realized through a gradual process: building on incremental insights into who we truly are, learning to care for ourselves and others, and discovering creative ways to engage the problems we all face. Gradual Awakening will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone willing to embrace a new paradigm that integrates science with spirit, theory with practice, and personal meditation with the desire to transform the world.A portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit the Buddhist nuns of Kopan Nunnery in Nepal.

From esteemed teacher Adyashanti, an eight-hour audio learning series on the search for the ultimate reality beneath the narrative of our lives"Our inner lives are every bit as astonishing, baffling, and mysterious as the infinite vastness of the cosmos." ΓÇöAdyashanti For Adyashanti, every ripple of light across a lake, friendly gaze, and reassuring word from a mentor presents a potential gateway to a deeper connection with all of life. With The Most Important Thing, Volume 2, this esteemed teacher presents a series of talks on what it means to peer through these gateways and into a universe of infinite possibility. In this second collection of deep-dive audio sessions, Adyashanti offers evocative teaching stories and anecdotes pointing you toward the ultimate reality that exists beyond the bounds of storytelling. Whether questioning the cultural identities we adopt or recalling the events that set him on the seekerΓÇÖs path, Adyashanti devotes these talks to pulling back the curtain of our assumptions to reveal that none of us is alone and no one is ever truly isolated from the whole of existence. These selections consider:Exploring the meaning of birth, life, and deathΓÇó The nature of ego and the ways it manifestsΓÇó Meditation as the art of "listening with oneΓÇÖs entire being"ΓÇó Embodying your innate and inextricable connection with the total environmentΓÇó Examining the patterns of conditioned thinking around "I"ΓÇó Why our most nourishing stories embrace uncertainty and paradoxΓÇó Embracing the natural awe and wonder of existenceΓÇó The ultimate simplicity of consciousnessΓÇó "Know thyself": the cornerstone of all spiritual inquiryIdeal for anyone wanting to delve beyond the surface of their spiritual journey, The Most Important Thing, Volume 2 offers portals to that which is already alive and waiting within: the truths that fuel the most authentic expression of your life.

In this in-depth audio learning program, the author of the spiritual classic Way of the Peaceful Warrior shares decades of evolving insights and tools for those seeking practical wisdom for greater mastery and fulfillment in every facet of daily life.

Make mindfulness come alive for kids with this beautifully illustrated book of poetry. Breathe and Be delivers mindfulness wisdom in an easy-to-remember way, using relaxing imagery of the natural world to reinforce the message that we can regulate our emotions, stay calm and grounded, and appreciate the world around us. Ages 4-8.

Discover the deep purpose hidden at the very core of your being To know your true callingΓÇöyour dharma, as the yogis sayΓÇöis perhaps the greatest desire within each of us. And yet, few can say we know our purpose with absolute certainty. Fortunately, there is a time-tested guideΓÇöan ancient mapΓÇöfor discovering and fulfilling your unique calling. In The Great Work of Your Life, Stephen Cope walks you through each step of the journey. Cope teaches that the secrets to unlocking the mystery of your dharma can be found in the spiritual classic, the Bhagavad GitaΓÇöa timeless tale about the path to dharma, told through an instructive dialogue between the fabled archer Arjuna and his divine mentor, Krishna. In The Great Work of Your Life, Cope uses ArjunaΓÇÖs journey as a framework for each of us to discover our own dharma, masterfully weaving together stories of both well-known and ordinary Western lives. Throughout the book, Cope explores the "Four Pillars of Dharma," or the stages we move through as we fulfill our own true callings. Each pillar is illustrated with riveting true stories, including:Jane GoodallΓÇÖs ability to follow her heart without questionΓÇó The little-known tale of Walt WhitmanΓÇÖs dharma discovery in the second half of lifeΓÇó How living your purpose can be like training for the Olympics in the story of Susan B. AnthonyΓÇó Ludwig van BeethovenΓÇÖs triumphs over childhood abuse, depression, and going deafΓÇó GandhiΓÇÖs transformation from tongue-tied youth to leader of the Indian independence movementΓÇó Understanding how divine guidance works with the life of Harriet TubmanΓÇó Additional insights and tales from the lives of both famous luminaries and everyday people"We feel the happiest and most fulfilled when we bring highly concentrated effort to our true calling," teaches Cope. Moving and inspiring, The Great Work of Your Life is a call to action and step-by-step guide for each of us to discover and embrace our dharma.

The best writers say their work seems to come from a source beyond the thinking mind. But how do we access that source? "We must first look inside ourselves and be willing to touch that raw emotional core at the heart of a deeper creativity," writes Albert Flynn DeSilver. In Writing as a Path to Awakening, this renowned poet, writer, and teacher shows you how to use meditation to cultivate true depth in your own writingΓÇöso your words reveal layers of profound insight that inspire and move your readers. Constructed as a year-long exploration with a new focus for each month and season, Writing as a Path to Awakening includes: ΓÇó How to approach writing and reading with a greater level of presence and immersion ΓÇó Engaging curiosity, playfulness, and spontaneity to keep your regular practice fresh ΓÇó Meditating with poetry to deeply embody the power of language ΓÇó How you can spark your imagination by connecting to the groundless source of creation ΓÇó The meditative approach to storytellingΓÇöhow not being trapped in your story liberates your capacity to create ΓÇó Editing, rewriting, and the path of spiritual transformation "Writing and meditation practice are a powerful pair, a dynamic duo," Albert Flynn DeSilver teaches. "Together they nourish and push, trigger and define, inform and inspire, enable, and energize. To engage in both practices fully is to activate a more complete, creative, and spiritual self." With a mixture of engaging storytelling and practical exercises, Writing as a Path to Awakening invites you on a yearlong journey of growth and discoveryΓÇöto enhance your writing through the practice of meditation while using the creative process to accelerate your spiritual evolution.

Guided practices to awaken the power of creation and transformation through the goddesses of the yoga tradition.

Insights and guided practices for finding a place of healing and peace even in the most difficult circumstances.

Science is beginning to prove what ancient cultures fully embraced: your voice can become one of the most powerful agents of transformation in every facet of your life. Free Your Voice offers you the liberating insights and personal instruction of music healing legend Silvia Nakkach, whose four-decade immersion in the voice as a creative force makes her a uniquely qualified educator. With co-author Valerie Carpenter, Silvia shows how to reclaim the healing potential of your voice (regardless of training or experience) through more than 100 enjoyable exercises that are steeped in spiritual tradition and classical vocal technique and backed by the latest science.Free Your Voice invites us to "savor a banquet of our own divine sounds" as we practice breathwork, chant, and other yogic techniques for emotional release, opening to insight, and much more. Supplemented by 32 downloadable digital audio tracks offering Silvia's guidance through many of the exercises, here is a definitive resource for implementing the voice as an instrument of healing and fulfillment, exploring:How to develop a practice of breath and voice, performed with consistency and imagination, where sound designs its own landscapes through the expressive power of the voice. A series of sonorous yogic practices that involve subtle movements and the sustained focus of the mind in sound. A gentle path for developing a voice that is fully embodied, uniquely expressive, and played like a fine musical instrument. Invocatory words and ancient seed sounds that deliver explicit spiritual information for expansion of consciousness and well-being. A beginning repertory of mantras and chants from many cultures that you can build on and share as you deepen your practice. Techniques for vocal improvisation to engage your singing imagination and enrich your musical offerings. How to foster confidence and kindness toward yourself as a vulnerable chanteur of the universal song. How to cultivate singing as a spiritual practice for yourself and to serve a larger community"With regular practice," writes Silvia, "vocalizing, singing, and chanting become an ordinary miracle that effortlessly leads you to a sense of self-confidence, compassion, and Love Supreme." Free Your Voice is your guide to discovering, opening, and revealing the full potential of your own voice.

Why are we able to recognize melodies in our first days of life? Why does making music actually switch off the genes that signal stress? It is because music is part of who we are at the deepest level and we don't need any special talent or training to harness its power to enhance our lives. With "Music Medicine," music therapist Christine Stevens p

What would happen if you made gratitude your focal point for one full year? With Living in Gratitude, Angeles Arrien invites you to find out. Integrating the latest teachings from social science with stories, prayers, and practices from cultures and traditions spanning the globe, she presents a 12-month plan for making gratitude your foundation for daily living. Opening with themes such as "Beginning Anew" and "The Power of Equanimity" and progressing to "Letting Be and Letting Go," "The Mystic Heart," and more, readers will steep themselves in "the parent of all virtues," exploring:How to overcome habitual tendencies toward envy, comparison, and narcissism. Blessings, learnings, mercies, and protections-the four portals to the grateful heart, and how to cultivate these key entryways in our work, relationships, health, finances, and personal growth. Journaling and reflection exercises, perennial and indigenous wisdoms, and universal practices for every season and situation"The practice of gratitude bestows many benefits," writes Angeles Arrien. "Anger, arrogance, and jealousy melt in its embrace. Fear and defensiveness dissolve. Gratitude diminishes barriers to love and evokes happiness, keeping alive what has meaning for us." Living in Gratitude is a dependable resource for making this cherished virtue your guiding light along life's journey.