Paths to Natural Living
Highly Recommends These
Books
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these books through Amazon.com.
Peace
is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hahn
One of my favorite books! I keep it with
me where ever I go. Thich Nhat Hanh is a very wise teacher and shows
us how to find peace in everything we do. In this book you will find
instructions on breathing and calming your mind, and most important
how to remain calm even in the most frustrating situations and find
joy in the most mundane of tasks.
The
Present Moment box set
A Retreat on the Practice of Mindfulness by Thich
Nhat Hahn
A six audio tape set of Dharma talks and
instruction on meditation, breathing, Five Prostrations and deep
listening among other wonderful lessons for mindful living. Also
included are songs sung by Sister Chan Khong. I have been most
fortunate to attend one of his retreats and listening to these audio
tapes is like returning to this wonderful experience.
Stepping
into Freedom by Thich Nhat Hahn
This book was written as a guideline for
novice nuns and monks in the Buddhist tradition. It is a wonderful
source for anyone practicing mindful living. Stepping into Freedom
includes gathas (short poems or verses for mindfulness), precepts,
mindful manners, encouraging words, a talk for young nuns and monks,
precept recitation ceremony, poems and sources.
Present
Moment Wonderful Moment by Thich Nhat Hahn
More mindfulness verses for daily living.
This is one of the first books I purchased as a student on Thay's
teachings. An excellent introduction for mindful living.
For
a Future to be Possible by Thich Nhat Hahn
In this book Thay explains in great detail
the 5 mindfulness trainings (precepts). While on retreat with this
great teacher and man of peace I committed to these 5 precepts, and
feel they are a wonderful guideline for daily living no matter what
religion you live. I have not finished this book yet but am enjoying
each word.
Spiritual
Advice
for Buddhists and Christians by H.H. the Dalai Lama
In July of 1996 Buddhist and Christian
leaders, teachers and practitioners met at the Abbey of Gethsemane
to participate in dialogue on the spiritual life. This wonderful
book contains the "talks" given by H.H. the Dalai Lama
during the historic Gethsemane Encounter. In these edited
talks he discusses Tibet Buddhist spirituality, addresses Christian
spirituality and gives advise for both. I have ordered, and am
looking forward to reading, the Gethsemane Encounter which
includes dialogue from all speakers, Christian and Buddhist,
attending.
The
Sivananda Companion to Yoga by Lucy Lidell
This is the first book I purchased when I
started practicing yoga. It illustrates many postures with easy to
follow instructions and practice charts. It also discusses the
breathing techniques, diet and meditation. I have not found a better
guide for those wanting to learn more about all aspects of yoga, and
recommend it to anyone whether just starting out or have been
practicing for years.
Autobiography
of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
This book is dedicated to my great great
uncle Luther Burbank who had the privilege to become friends with
this peaceful and wise man. This book tells of Paramahansa
Yogananda's life and how he became one of this centuries greatest
teachers. Here he presents Indian Yoga in combination to Christian
teaching as we travel towards the same goal. I find this philosophy
very reassuring after all, are we not looking for the same things.
God and Peace.
In
the Sanctuary of the Soul by Paramahansa Yogananda
A wonderful guide on how to pray.
Thoughts, words, lessons and prayers to meditate and live. I am
enjoying each word. "The teachings offered here embrace
universal spiritual laws that will inspire people of all faiths to
deepen their spiritual practice."
Metaphysical
Meditations by Paramahansa Yogananda
This is the first book of Paramahansa
Yogananda's teachings I purchased, many years ago. It filled with
wonderful, thought provoking and inspirational messages to meditate
on. The words written inside have helped bring me closer to God.
Marriage
of Sense and Soul by Ken Wilber
Wow! I can not imagine anyone else being able to address the
integration of science and religion any better. Not an easy task but
Mr. Wibler does it with seemingly ease. It is a great read.
The
Wisdom Within by Deepak Chopra
This interactive workshop created by Dr.
Chopra guides you on your journey to well-being. I have just
purchased this cd and am enjoying the exploration into my
personalized strengths and needs of the mind body and spirit. This
is an excellent tool for anyone searching for peace and balance in
today's stress filled and busy world.
How
to Get Well by Airola Paavo PhD
I learned a lot from this book. Here Dr.
Paavo Airola tells us how foods, vitamins, supplements, herbs,
juices, baths, fasting and other harmless natural remedies can help
restore and maintain our health. I recommend this book again and
again to all who approach me with questions on natural health.
Health
and Healing by Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil illustrates the
differences in allopathic and alternative medicines. In this book he
explains many alternative therapies, medicines and healing
practices. You will learn about holistic, osteopathy, homeopathy and
Chinese medicine among others. A practical look for those interested
in alternative treatments.
Jude's
Herbal Home Remedies by Jude Williams MH
Jude has compiled essential information on
herbal health care. Here you will find easy to make home remedies
for many ailments and tips on natural household cleaners, pet care
and gardening. This is a must for anyone looking to live life more
naturally.
Peterson's
Field Guide to Medicinal Plants by Steven
Foster/James A. Duke
For any who have used Peterson Guides
before you know how easy they are to use. I use this book whenever I
go camping and hiking to identify and read about medicinal herbs
indigenous to my area. What makes this book so easy to use is that
all plants are classified by their signatures, color of flower, bark
type etc, which allows for easy identification.
The
Complete Medicinal Herbal by Penelope Ody
This is one of the first books I purchased
when I first started studying herbal medicine. Penelope Ody has
compiled valuable information on many medicinal plants. She has
taken this information and organized it nicely including
characteristics, actions, and applications of each herb. Also
included are wonderful full color pictures of each plant for
identification, which parts are used and how to prepare many home
remedies. Of all the books I have purchased over the years this is
the one I continue to refer back to.
The
Circle of Simplicity by Cecile Andrews
This book really struck home for me. For
years my New year's resolution has been to make my life less
complicated. Cecile Andrews offers wonderful suggestions on how to
do this, as well as how to start a simplicity circle in your area.
Chicken
Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Jack Canfield, Mark
Victor Hansen, Marty Becker, D.V.M. and Carol Kline
"Stories about pets as Teachers,
Healers, Heroes and Friends. I rarely get the opportunity, with my
studies, to read any thing save reference books, but I am so happy I
picked this one up. I saw it in a Pet store and had to buy it. As a
pet owner and advocate for animal welfare I hear so many horror
stories regarding the treatment of God's gifts to us. I wanted to
read something good for a change. The first story had me crying
tears of joy, it was a wonderful feeling. I highly recommend this
book especially for anyone who owns pets as well as those don't.
Country
Life
A handbook for Realists and Dreamers Paul Heiney
This book is a wonderful resource for
anyone considering home farming, no matter how small. What I love
about this book, besides all the wonderful diagrams and pictures
that aid in the instruction, is the simplicity of it. This book was
written for those of us who have always wanted to "go back to
the earth" but may not know exactly how to get started. It is,
I feel, aimed at the small home farmer as many examples are given
for 2 acre farming. Mr. Heiney discusses such topics as growing
fruits, vegetables, raising, caring for and sheltering livestock,
fencing and other projects to help one become more self sufficient
such as bread, cider and cheese making, beekeeping, and spinning
fiber to name a few. I absolutely love this book and use it
frequently.
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