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The Dalai Lama’s Cat is confronted by a most unpleasant truth: she is getting old. A routine visit to the vet confirms this. But is a future of decrepitude and senior cat biscuits inevitably a cause for despair? As it happens, she soon finds that a startling reminder of life’s transience is exactly what’s needed to renew our gratitude for life. To lighten up, accept ourselves and value what truly matters.

Buddhistische Lebensweisen, samtene Pfoten und jede Menge witziger, einfühlsamer und erstaunlicher Momente finden sich in diesem Sammelband. Was macht der Dalai Lama eigentlich so den ganzen Tag? Welche Weisheiten finden sich in seinem Alltag wieder und warum kann er so gut einen Dosenöffner benutzen? Diese und noch viele weitere Fragen weiß die Katze des Dalai Lamas zu beantworten. In ihrer Rolle als Vertraute von einem der wichtigsten religiösen Führer der Welt streunert die Hauskatze nicht nur durch das Leben seiner Heiligkeit.

Iubitoare, sarcastică şi înţeleaptă, această pisică cu nenumărate nume deschide o fereastră spre sanctuarul interior al vieţii din Dharamsala. Ca un mic spion care observă fluxul constant de întâlniri private dintre Sfinţia Sa şi diverse persoane, de la celebrităţi hollywoodiene la filantropi şi autori motivaţionali, pisica lui Dalai Lama ne oferă o perspectivă asupra modului în care putem găsi fericire şi sens într-o lume ocupată şi materialistă. Povestea ei va aduce un zâmbet pe chipul oricui a fost binecuvântat cu torsul mărinimos şi lăbuţele fremătătoare ale unei pisici.

Dalai Lama îi atribuie simpaticei sale feline de companie sarcina de a cerceta Arta de a Toarce. Fie că e vorba de perspectiva comică obţinută în urma vizitei unui profesor de psihologie de la grupul universitar Ivy League, de cercetările extraordinare ale unui biolog de renume mondial sau de revelaţiile importante ale unui yoghin mistic, Pisica Sfinţiei Sale descoperă o mare de înţelepciune în ceea ce priveşte tema fericirii.

Într-o mănăstire îndepărtată din Himalaya, Matt Lester și-a dedicat cinci ani pregătirii spirituale pentru acest moment: este destinul său să deschidă un pergament sigilat, antic, conținând înțelepciunea profetică de care lumea are urgent nevoie. Dar, cu câteva momente înainte de acest moment, neprețuita comoară este furată. Matt este prins într-o urmărire periculoasă cu o mare miză: recuperarea pergamentului, transformându-se treptat din urmăritor în urmărit.

Atunci când apropiaţilor lui Dalai Lama li se dă sarcina de a-i pune la dispoziţie Sfinţiei Sale o carte pe care să o poată oferi în dar vizitatorilor săi, un voluntar neaşteptat îşi întinde lăbuţele. Cartea ar trebui să sintetizeze cele patru elemente-cheie ale budismului tibetan şi, foarte important, să transmită cât de profund liniștitor este să te afli în prezenţa Sfinţiei Sale. Şi cine ar putea face asta mai bine dacă nu felina sa preaiubită?

Atunci când călugărul novice Tenzin Dorje află de la gurul său că Armata Roşie invadează Tibetul, cel mai sumbru moment din istoria ţării sale îi prilejuieşte, în mod paradoxal, o conştientizare a scopului său existenţial. Acceptă misiunea de a transporta în siguranţă prin munţii Himalaya două texte antice ţinute în secret.

What if we all woke one day to discover that every act of generosity was followed, soon after, by an unexpected windfall? If theft or betrayal led to rapid calamity? Within minutes, the effects of instant karma would be felt by each one of us. Within hours it wouldn’t just be ordinary folks trying to figure out the new order—it would be everyone from the President down. Instant Karma is the story of that day. An extraordinary vision, and early adopters are quick to capitalise on the new dynamics while karma change deniers vehemently dig in their heels.

Many people spend hours every day commuting to and from work. This time can be spent reading, listening to music, people-watching or it can just be a moment to relax and not worry about driving. But it's also the perfect opportunity to meditate, and reset yourself in preparation for what awaits at the end of the journey. In Cool, Calm and Commuted, the bestselling author of Buddhism for Busy People offers a series of meditative exercises to transform your commuting experience.

Stress is a constant presence in our everyday lives - more than ever before, we're working harder, juggling more responsibilies and taking less time for ourselves. David Michie, the bestselling author of Buddhism for Busy People, offers a series of meditations designed to take those moments in life that seem unbearably stressful, and gives you the calmness and peace of mind to take control of the situation, and of yourself.

In Enlightenment to Go, David Michie provides a lively and accessible guide to ‘the best of’ Shantideva. Sharing his enthusiasm for Shantideva’s radical insights, life-changing psychological tools and transcendent wisdom, he draws on a wide variety of scientific sources – from mindfulness training to cognitive behaviour therapy, from neuropsychology to quantum physics – to show how Shantideva’s Guide is as relevant as ever.

In his thought-provoking and entertaining book, David Michie explains the nuts and bolts of meditation. As a busy professional, as well as long-term meditator, he also gives a first-hand account of how to integrate this transformational practice into everyday life. Combining leading edge science with timeless wisdom, Hurry Up and Meditate provides all the motivation and tools you need to achieve greater balance, better health and a more panoramic perspective on life.

If meditation was available in capsule form, it would be the biggest selling drug of all time. It has been scientifically proven to deliver highly effective stress relief, boost our immune systems and dramatically slow the aging process. It has also been shown to make us much happier and more effective thinkers.

In this compendium of delightful short stories, David Michie draws us into the extraordinary experiences of everyday people as they encounter those tell-tale cracks exposing reality as not quite what it seems. Through intriguing story-lines and revelations, Michie offers life-enhancing insights. How better to gently unwind at the end of the day - and to prepare for the infinite possibilities we may encounter in the realms of our dreams?

Happy Relationships is designed for all of us who are sometimes challenged by our husbands, wives, kids, parents, and best friends. It’s for those in happy marriages and close-knit families who want to feel closer and more connected to the most important people in their lives. Happy Relationships is a relatable and useful guide with practical applications to help us stay attuned and cultivate understanding with our dearest people.

Bei Das geheime Mantra hat sich der Protagonist fünf Jahre lang in einem abgelegenen Kloster darauf vorbereitet, eine uralte Schriftrolle mit einer prophetischen Weisheit zu öffnen, die die Welt gerade ganz dringend brauchen würde. Doch die Schriftrolle wird gestohlen. Während sich Matt, auf die Suche nach den Dieben mit dieser so wichtigen Schriftrolle macht, taucht der Leser parallel dazu in die Arbeit einer Wissenschaftlerin ein.

“If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling noise or a meow.. . . Cats may indeed be...

What makes you purr? Of all the questions in the world, this is the most important. It is also the great leveler. Because no matter whether you are a playful kitten or a sedentary senior, a scrawny alley Tom or a sleek-coated uptown girl, whatever your circumstances, you just want to be happy...

‘Oh! How adorable! I didn’t know you had a cat!’ she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation. Why should His Holiness not have a cat? ‘If only she could speak,’ continued the actress. ‘I’m sure she’d have such wisdom to share.’ And so the seed was...