Buddha Standard Time shares one of the great realizations of Buddhism, one that anyone can learn to apply. Buddhist wisdom teaches that the minutes and hours of our days do not simply march from future to present to past-looming, engulfing us, passing us by forever. Rather, each moment is intersected by a fourth dimension, a dimension of timelessness. Only by accessing that timeless dimension, the Buddha believed, can we learn to fully inhabit the now. As an alternative to our ceaseless hustle and bustle, Surya Das offers listeners the possibility of living in Buddha Standard Time. Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike will discover reasons and inspirations, tools and techniques that not only significantly reduce the amount of stress in our lives, but help us find more focus, fulfillment, creativity, and even wisdom. The Buddha knew we're always free to live fully and completely in the present moment, and that doing so frees us from the burden of the past and the anxiety about the future. Living in Buddha Standard Time is in no way antithetical to modern life. Far from being at the mercy of time's demands, we will finally realize that we have, in fact, all the time in the world.

A comprehensive guide to Tibetan Buddhism introduces the concepts of the religion and shares advice on how to incorporate this ancient religion into everyday life, find peace in personal relationships, and meditate more effectively

Product Description: Though it's nearly impossible to imagine, times of personal crisis and upheaval are opportunities for self-reinvention and heightened artistic expression. Whether you are healing from a severed relationship, experiencing a job loss, or coping with another traumatic life transition, you can renew your strength and find new passion and purpose after things fall apart...read more

Discusses the link between reincarnation and genetics, explains how the soul employs both physical handicaps and advantages as springboards for further achievement, and delineates the roles of individual reason and imagination in group destinies

Introduces the principles of Buddhism and explains how to apply them to relationships with others, the world around us, and within ourselves by building more loving and satisfying connections and increasing self-awareness and sensitivity.

There are certain 'big questions' that arise again and again as we each move through life. Questions like 'Is there a God?', 'What is the key to real happiness?' and 'Is violence ever justified?'. This work explores 30 such questions. It encourages each of us to take a broad view when examining these and other important questions.

Draws on the author's mentorship under a renowned Buddhist master, his own experiences as a father and teacher, and pop culture examples to counsel readers on how to foster genuine care and appreciation for others, in a guide based on the practice of meditation. Original.

One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan tradition introduces the healing insights of the Buddha, helping listeners discover peace, enlightenment, and spiritual revolution.

A collection of upbeat, instructive Buddhist tales by major mainstream as well as up-and-coming writers explores classic themes, from reality and illusion to meditation and action, in an anthology that includes contributions by such authors as Pico Ayer, Anne Donovan, and Mark Salzman. Original.

Product Description: Lama Surya Das has become one of the most trusted-and sought after-voices among the phenomenal number of people interested in the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Now, with Natural Meditation, this revered teacher offers his first complete meditation course on video-a way to see and hear these teachings face-to-face, as they were meant to be taught...read more

CD includes seven guided Dzogchen meditations.

Draws on Buddhist teachings to explain the link between sorrow and inner wisdom, offering comforting guidelines and inspiring stories on how to recover from grief and loss through meditative practices. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.

The ten guiding principles for living a 'blessed life' highlights the importance of generosity, effort, patience, ethics, simplicity, meditation, wisdom, thoughtfulness, steadfastness, equanimity, and loving-kindness, drawing on stories and anecdotes to illustrate the value of each virtue. Original.

Draws on Buddhist teachings to explain the link between sorrow and inner wisdom, offering comforting guidelines and inspiring stories on how to recover from grief and loss through meditative practices.

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Describes how to utilize the time spent sleeping and dreaming for spiritual enlightenment and growth.