Thailand
Thailand

Author: Paul Gray

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 9781858283418

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Winner of the Thomas Cook Best Guidebook Award, this Rough Guide covers one of Asia's most popular destinations in incredible detail. It offers sensitive, practical advice on everything from trekking in the northern hills to diving in the waters of the Andaman Sea. From comfortable Bangkok hotels to raft houses on the River Kwai, the listings have something for every budget. 12 pages of color photos and 64 maps.

Insight Guides: Thailand
Insight Guides: Thailand

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 1046

ISBN-13: 1780056443

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This Thailand travel guide offers a comprehensive approach to getting the most out of one of the world's most alluring destinations. The Best of Thailand section provides an overview of Thailand's top sights and helps you to prioritise what to see. Engaging History and Culture chapters explain the fascinating history of Thailand, and the factors influencing Thai culture and identity - from the establishment of the ancient independent state of Sukhothai, through many dynasties and monarchies, to the current political scene. Thailand's religious traditions, local cuisine and distinctive architecture are fully explored in lively essays that provide the perfect backdrop to any visit. The Places chapters cover the entire country, detailing the top attractions in frenetic Bangkok and laid-back Chiang Mai, and also suggesting places to visit and things to do on Thailand's stunning beaches and islands, including Phuket and Ko Phangan. Full-colour photographs throughout illustrate the beauty of the Thai landscape and give a true flavour of life in the country today. Detailed maps plot all major sights, and the Travel Tips offer practical travel advice and our independent recommendations for the best places to stay and eat.

The Experience of Insight
The Experience of Insight

Author: Joseph Goldstein

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2017-10-24

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0834840995

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This modern classic on Buddhist meditation will help you further your practice and understanding of foundational Buddhist teachings This modern spiritual classic, presented as a thirty-day meditation retreat taught by Joseph Goldstein, offers timeless practical instructions and real-world advice for practicing meditation—whether walking or sitting in formal practice or engaging in everyday life. Goldstein—a beloved and respected meditation teacher who studied for many years under the guidance of eminent Buddhist teachers from India, Tibet, and Burma—uses the retreat format to explain various basic Buddhist teachings including karma, selflessness, and the four noble truths, while also drawing connections to many different spiritual traditions. Full of clear and practical instruction, The Experience of Insight is the perfect companion for both experienced practitioners and those looking to get into meditation for the first time.

The Brightened Mind
The Brightened Mind

Author: Ajahn Sumano Bhikkhu

Publisher: Quest Books

Published: 2012-12-19

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 0835630269

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The brightened mind is one that is able to make better choices," says Sumano Bhikkhu. Having left the hectic world of Chicago real estate decades ago to become a Thai Buddhist monk, he knows what he’s talking about. This simple, short introduction to meditation, particularly well suited to young people, can help anyone rattled with the stresses of living in today’s society rife with financial uncertainty, war, crime, and the psychological assaults of bosses, teachers, and the media. His methods increase awareness, strengthen positive mental states, and develop insight. Eventually, the feeling of being overwhelmed becomes replaced with a sense of innate brilliance and trust in one’s natural abilities. Moreover, the meditation Sumano teaches opens access to the infinite wisdom of the Universal Mind. An appendix on lovingkindness is an added benefit, providing the tools needed to face all challenges with a poised, cool, and compassionate heart.

Insight Guides Thailand (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Thailand (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2016-08-05

Total Pages: 797

ISBN-13: 1786715856

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

For many, Thailand remains the quintessential Southeast Asian destination - exotic and exciting but accessible, whether you want to soak up Bangkok's bright lights or the sun on a tropical island. Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide Thailand, a comprehensive full-colour guide to the 'land of smiles'. Inside Insight Guide Thailand: A thoroughly updated new edition by our expert Thailand author. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography brings this beautiful country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including diving off Krabi and the Unesco World Heritage site at Ayutthaya. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from frenetic Bangkok and laid-back Chiang Mai to the country's stunning beaches and islands, including Phuket and Ko Phangan. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

A Meditator's Diary
A Meditator's Diary

Author: Jane Hamilton-Merritt

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A Meditator's diary is a very personal account of a woman's struggles and her fears; her sometimes euphoric, sometimes frightening inner visions; her coping with distractions and discomfort; her instruction from the wise monks who guided her medication. The author takes the reader to a land of mystery and beauty inextricably commingled. She presents the broad sweep of the Thai countryside, the musky fragrance of jasmine, temple bells lightly brushed by the evening breeze, the gentle kindness of the people. A Meditator's diary marks a touch, intellectually disciplined attempt to understand Theravada Buddhist meditation, its techniques and its benefits for Westerners caught up in a technology that too often seems out of control. Jane Hamillton-Merrit finally gained the understanding she sought. She found compassion without attachment, the peace that endures, a sense of the living flow of the universe. The book does not stop short wit one woman's unique experiences. the author goes on to describe how every reader can practically initiate one's own journey in meditation. The real journey of a Meditator's diary is not to Thailand, but a much more important one: the voyage into the most profound realms of the self.

Adventure Guide to Thailand
Adventure Guide to Thailand

Author: Christopher Evans

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 1588436098

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A thorough guide to the number-one tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The finest hotels, with impeccable service, cost a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere, and shoppers will never tire of the vast selections, from silk scarfs and designer gowns to exotic jewelry. Try elephant trekking, sea canoeing or Thai massage. Taste the exquisite cuisine, explore mystic temples (30,000 of them!) and sail to unspoiled islands.