The Way of Youth ~ A Review - Buddhism
I found this to be a really interesting book that offers down to earth advice for teens coming of age in today's harsh world. The advice is based on the basic principals of Buddhism but it is done in a way that would not infringe on anyones ... [... more]
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Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on ...
 RX: Listen and repeat: I listen to Pema CDs in my car. My only problem is that when I park, I wait for Pema to complete a thought so I can turn off the car. But she keeps going seamlessly on. These CDs are a reading of her book, which was written in [... more]
$6.99
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Books for Introducing Children to Mindfulness - Buddhism
As any parent knows, for 3 to 8 year olds, a book's illustrations are just as important (if not more so) than the theme and text. So the three books I have selected for this age range all have fun and beautiful illustrations. They are also all ... [... more]
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I Don't Need Another Hobby - Spinning
Back when I decided to learn how to spin, wheels were not very common outside of museums. "Choice" was limited, no one in my area knew of anyone selling wheels, shops did not carry them, books were limited to older used ones which could not be . [... more]
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Making & Using Control Cards - Spinning
We all have many demands on our time: jobs, family and social obligations. We have errands to run and appointments to keep. With our busy life styles, it's not always easy to find the time to simply sit and spin. Many of us have only a few ... [... more]
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Conditioning Your Hand Cards - Spinning
While we expect new equipment to work well right away, this is not always the case with a new pair of hand cards. The wire teeth of the carding cloth may have tiny burrs on the cut ends of the wire and these little burrs will catch the wool ... [... more]
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Buddha by Joan Lebold Cohen ~ A Review - Buddhism
As I was browsing through the library I came across this book. I opened it and started reading the first few pages and found myself drawn into the story unwilling to put the book down. About twenty pages in I forced myself to put it down or risk ... [... more]
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How to Meditate with Pema Chodron: A Practical Guide to ...
The title is somewhat misleading: I am new to meditation and thought that a CD set with a title of "How to Meditate" would be a good choice to learn. Not with this set. This was recorded at a 5 week retreat, so most people there would know [... more]
$29.95
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Practicing Peace in Times of War
Excellent concept, difficult to apply: The book concept is great. But in actuality, trying to apply this is really hard. If each one of us could wait to respond to provoking situations, and really think about how to respond in a kind and compassionate, [... more]
$7.95
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Practicing Peace in Times of War
Excellent concept, difficult to apply: The book concept is great. But in actuality, trying to apply this is really hard. If each one of us could wait to respond to provoking situations, and really think about how to respond in a kind and compassionate, [... more]
$12.95
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The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness
Good book but not as good as others: Don't get me wrong, this is a good book, but there are just a couple of things about it that make it not quite as good as I was hoping. First, her interpretation of the Four Noble Truths is problematic in my eyes. [... more]
$12.95
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The Places That Scare You
Book Description: Our first response to troubled emotions is to distance ourselves from the pain. But true healing comes from doing just the opposite. In this inspiring new program, beloved Buddhist teacher Pema Chvdrvn teaches us how to embrace [... more]
$29.95
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