Results for "meditation" in Literature & Fiction

Si apprendre à méditer est un cheminement que même les plus grands sages suivent tout au long de leur vie, s'y exercer au quotidien transforme déjà notre regard sur nous-mêmes et sur le monde. Tel est le propos de cet essai très accessible, à la fois guide spirituel et philosophique et initiation concrète à la pratique de la méditation. Riche de sa double culture, de son expérience de moine, de sa connaissance des textes sacrés et de sa fréquentation des maîtres, Matthieu Ricard montre les bienfaits évidents que l'exercice de la méditation peut apporter à chacun dans notre société ultra-individualiste et matérialiste.

With the fate of the empire in his hands, he tries to capture his thoughts about death, virtue and beauty, which have a single purpose: to benefit human nature. Adapted into a modern, clear and flexible language, Meditations will bring you close to Marcus Aurelius' profound thoughts on death, virtue, and beauty—thoughts that are still relevant to our human nature today.

Paru en 1641, les "Méditations métaphysiques" est un ouvrage majeur de la philosophie moderne. Il changera tout un pan de la pensée occidentale.

This is a book about discovering the secret to all the things we most desire: contentment, meaning, peace of mind, and true freedom. This skillfully edited translation of selections from the writings of Meister Eckhart (c. 1260-1328) provides a road map to the spiritual life for contemporary seekers. Eckhart takes us on a journey of discovery, a journey in which we learn to let go, relinquish our need to know everything, and lose those things that we think are important for a life of worth. And in the end he shows us that the true secret is: to find yourself, you must lose yourself.

En ces temps de misères omniprésentes, de violences aveugles, de catastrophes naturelles ou écologiques, parler de la beauté pourrait paraître incongru, inconvenant, voire provocateur.

Les Contemplations de Victor Hugo est un recueil de poésies écrites entre 1834 et 1855. Regroupés en deux tomes, ces poèmes se divisent entre Autrefois et Aujourd'hui, une période heureuse où l'auteur contemplait la richesse de l'amour et de la nature, et des jours plus sombres frappés...

Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 C.E. to his death in 180 C.E. He was destined to be a leader, havin being born into a prominent family - one related by blood and marriage to rulers and bankers. During his era, Romans who inherited power and vast fortunes were expected to set an example.

Express gratitude as you learn to let the day go! Learn why obstacles are enlightenment too!

Plus nous vivrons en conscience, plus nous serons heureux. Plus nous nous aimerons en conscience, plus nous serons amoureux. À travers de courtes méditations guidées, nous invitons les hommes à revenir en eux et à découvrir le merveilleux potentiel érotique qui se trouve en chacun d'eux. Il est scientifiquement démontré que les hommes qui maîtrisent davantage leur corps et développent leur sensualité, sont de meilleurs amants. Par ailleurs, l'épanouissement sexuel de l'homme contribue à améliorer sa santé physique et mentale.

Le Tao Te King est un livre qui est célèbre pour deux raisons: la première est qu'il est reconnu depuis des millénaires comme le texte fondateur du Taoïsme; La deuxième chose qui rend le Tao Te King tristement célèbre est qu'il est le livre ayant au monde le plus grand nombre de traduction différentes.

Egle Worth, una donna in carriera, dopo anni di meditazioni si rende conto che questa forma di raccoglimento è utile esclusivamente a lei. Comprende che, per essere veramente un atto evolutivo, la meditazione deve diventare preghiera e servire non a lei ma a un altro da lei. Deve essere perciò un atto d'altruismo. Solo allora la meditazione diventa "magia bianca".

Brought to you by Penguin. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the poetry sensation David Larbi, an uplifting and inspiring selection of poems, meditations and journal prompts for every day of the year to help you find the joy and happiness - no matter how big or small - in each moment. I always...

Aslan Kennedy has an idyllic life as leader of a spiritual retreat for wealthy holidaymakers on one of the Caribbean's most unspoilt islands, Saint Marie. Until he's murdered, that is. The case seems open and shut: when Aslan was killed, he was inside a locked room with only five other people, one of who has already confessed to the murder. Detective Inspector Richard Poole is hot, bothered, and fed up with talking to witnesses who'd rather discuss his aura than their whereabouts at the time of the murder.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What happens when perfect goodness confronts a corrupt world? Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Idiot, published in 1869, poses this devastating question through one of literature's most extraordinary characters: Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a man so pure of...

En medio del caos y de la guerra, el emperador romano Marco Aurelio escribe a diario sus meditaciones. Es su forma de hallar la paz interior, concentrar fuerzas y no olvidar lo aprendido. «Ser igual a la roca sobre la que rompen incesantemente las olas», escribe.

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Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda is a profound exploration of the techniques and philosophy of Raja Yoga. Swami Vivekananda explains how this spiritual practice leads to self-realisation and enlightenment.

Contemplate the intimate journey of coming home to yourself as Sister Dr. Jenna and our sacred storytellers share their true, personal stories about meditation as a gateway into the mystical. Learn how listening to your inner silence can help you overcome life obstacles, reclaim your spiritual power, and immerse in the presence of the Divine. 

What is it about Stoicism that Marcus found so important then, and that millions find relevant today? In the 12 fascinating lectures of Books That Matter: Meditations, professor Massimo Pigliucci explores the questions Marcus believed were crucial to address in a life of value, the answers he proposed, and the many ways in which you can use Stoic philosophy. While Meditations was originally written for an audience of just one, what Marcus wanted to examine certainly still applies to us today. What exactly should we be mindful of in this life?

Journey to the Heart, by New York Times best-selling author of Codependent No More, Beyond Codependency, and Lessons of Love, contains 365 insightful daily meditations that inspire listeners to unlock their personal creativity and discover their divine purposes in life.