The Practice of Having No Problem introduces a deceptively simple approach to meditation because it utilizes instructions so simple that you literally can't do them wrong. In fact, this form of meditation is the simplest thing you could possibly do, so simple that you are already doing it right now without realizing it. You have been doing it for as long as you've been alive and will continue until the day you die. In fact, I believe that you were doing it before you were born, and will continue after you die.To approach this form of meditation you have to consider if you are ready to live a life without a problem because until we are ready to have no problem we will continue to make problems for ourselves. Once you give up the luxury of having a problem to escape into, you will discover that you never had one in the first place.
From "No Mind No Problem" by Ramaji...The mind is an endless story machine. It is only creative. It just keeps creating and creating. It doesn't care if what it creates is positive or negative. All it cares it that it keeps creating.Whether you are enlightened or not, the thoughts will keep coming. The difference will be that you will no longer believe your thoughts. If you examine them closely, you will see that they are not telling you the truth. Your thoughts are like dreams telling you what could be, but they act as if they are the truth.That is why you want to question and challenge them. You cannot trust your thoughts. Not only that, you are not your thoughts. You won't be able to get rid of your thoughts. What you will be able to do is stop believing what they are telling you. Then you laugh at them.When you wake up, that will be your freedom. You are not your mind. There is no mind. You are not your thoughts. Your thoughts are like an idiot half-brother who is always speaking nonsense. Every now and then he says something brilliant and useful. But most of the time it is garbage and you will need to discard it. The thoughts will not end, but their "stickiness' will end.That is the ultimate purpose of meditating on and realizing natural pure awareness. You will see the prison that you live in for what it is. You will see for yourself how you put yourself in this prison. You will see how you keep yourself in this prison.You will see that it is all your own action. As a result, you will understand that since you are in charge of your own prison, you are able to set yourself free of it. Nobody else can do it for you. You can definitely do it. Sooner or later, that is what you will end up doing.You will see with precision how you can get yourself out of this prison that you made. You will walk out of this prison a free human being and never look back. When you restore natural pure awareness to its rightful place in the foreground of your experience, you regain your clarity. From clarity arises charity.You act from the vision of correct knowledge. Your life is aligned with the harmonious whole. Life is lived without effort. It is the mind that created the notion of work, the idea of having to overcome obstacles with force. There is only unity, only oneness. Love is all there is, love guided by wisdom and healed by peace.You are already the radiant diamond in the dirt. You do not have to create the diamond. All you have to do is remove the dirt. Take off the mud and refuse that is covering the diamond. Then you are the diamond.The nature of this flawless thought-free diamond wholeness is inherently pure, good, abundant and benevolent. You discover your existence as the cosmic Fullness of Being. This natural pure awareness is you.When it is revealed in all of its glory, you will be amazed that such magnificence could have been so humble. Yet it was and it is, and that is part of its indescribable grandeur. It is beyond great.BONUS TECHNIQUE: Also included is the "Revolutionary Mini-Tornado Addiction Busting Method." This revolutionary healing technique works best when your craving and addiction is at its maximum. So this powerful technique actually works BEST when your addiction is at its WORST! Not only that, this method can overcome or greatly reduce even the most difficult addiction in just hours or days.TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR NO MIND NO PROBLEMMeditation for People Who Know How to MeditateJourney to the Heart Of TruthNatural Pure AwarenessHow to Meditate on Natural Pure AwarenessWake Up Background and Liberate ForegroundBe a Warm Neutral Friend to Your ThoughtsThe Anatomy of Thought and Sitting Inside Your StoryThe Myth of the Mind and the Prisoner of ThoughtInvestigate the Thinker and Expose the False CenterThe Narcissistic Core and the Architecture of the Ego
An accessible introduction to the profound experience of enlightenment—with instructions on how to wake up to, and feel confident about, our true nature We can realize the highest truth in each moment when we learn to see through the illusion of the self. Anam Thubten, in remarkably easy-to-understand language, provides teachings for doing exactly that, based on the wisdom of the Buddhist traditions. He illuminates the path of going beyond the misconceptions of the ego to experience the reality of our true nature, which is already enlightened. He communicates with clarity, humor, and refreshing honesty, lighting the way to a life full of love, compassion, and true satisfaction.
“Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent of everything you think, and of everything you do, is for yourself—and there isn’t one.” —Wei Wu Wei In his bestselling book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism, Professor Chris Niebauer explored the incredible link between Eastern philosophy and recent findings in neuropsychology, which is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism: anatta, or the doctrine of “no self.” We are just beginning to understand these parallels and what they mean for the human experience. Now, Niebauer takes a deeper dive, offering exercises and practices you can do right now to experience the state of “no self” and its benefits. These include being more present, finding inner peace, and seeing the world through the eyes of what Niebauer calls “clear consciousness.” Read this book, do the practices, and begin to disidentify with the false sense of self that is the root cause of almost all the anxiety, depression, and fear we experience as human beings.
Drawing from Zen, Taoism, and Advaita Vedanta, "No-Mind: Realizing Your True Nature" proposes a new interpretation of Enlightenment called No-Mind. Unlike many conventional spiritual paths that are built upon awareness and knowledge, No-Mind is attained by cultivating and awakening to Non-awareness or Not-knowing, the ground of consciousness and existence itself. Fortunately, you do not need to be a guru or Zen Master to realize No-Mind. Written for novice and experienced practitioners alike, "No-Mind: Realizing Your True Nature" outlines this new spiritual path to Enlightenment, offering ten accessible and engaging meditation practices for you to realize No-Mind yourself.
In his bestselling book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism, Dr. Chris Niebauer explored the incredible link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience, and made the case that the latest research in neuropsychology is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism, what is called anatta, or the doctrine of "no self." We are just beginning to understand these parallels, and what they mean for the human experience. Now, in this practical and powerful guide, Niebauer takes a deeper dive and offers powerful tools, exercises, and practices you can do right now that will help you begin to experience the state of "no self," and its benefits, on your own. Since we now know that the self is an illusion created entirely by the left side of the brain, we can explore the myriad ways this revelation can change the way we experience the world. This companion workbook is a wonderful beginner's guide that will help you tap into a true sense of mindfulness and inner peace, understand human consciousness, and alleviate the daily suffering caused by the way we identify with the false self. If you want to take your consciousness journey even further, this is the book that will set you on the right path.
While in grad school in the early 1990s, Chris Niebauer began to notice striking parallels between the latest discoveries in psychology, neuroscience, and the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and other schools of Eastern thought. When he presented his findings to a professor, his ideas were quickly dismissed as “pure coincidence, nothing more.” Fast-forward 20 years later and Niebauer is a PhD and a tenured professor, and the Buddhist-neuroscience connection he found as a student is practically its own genre in the bookstore. But according to Niebauer, we are just beginning to understand the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what these assimilated ideas mean for the human experience. In this groundbreaking book, Niebauer writes that the latest research in neuropsychology is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism, what is called Anatta, or the doctrine of “no self.” Niebauer writes that our sense of self, or what we commonly refer to as the ego, is an illusion created entirely by the left side of the brain. Niebauer is quick to point out that this doesn't mean that the self doesn't exist but rather that it does so in the same way that a mirage in the middle of the desert exists, as a thought rather than a thing. His conclusions have significant ramifications for much of modern psychological modalities, which he says are spending much of their time trying to fix something that isn’t there. What makes this book unique is that Niebauer offers a series of exercises to allow the reader to experience this truth for him- or herself, as well as additional tools and practices to use after reading the book, all of which are designed to change the way we experience the world—a way that is based on being rather than thinking.
Named one of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century (Spirituality & Practice) A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classic on meditation, maintaining a curious and open mind, and living with simplicity. "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as has this famous opening line. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to completely miss what it's all about. It is an instant teaching on the first page--and that's just the beginning. In the fifty years since its original publication, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind has become one of the great modern spiritual classics, much beloved, much reread, and much recommended as the best first book to read on Zen. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics--from the details of posture and breathing in zazen to the perception of nonduality--in a way that is not only remarkably clear, but that also resonates with the joy of insight from the first to the last page.
There are a myriad of fitness professionals, scientists and religious scholars who attest to the power of our mind and how our thoughts allow us to reach our goals or not. Just like there's super food for the brain, heart, lungs etc., this book serves as super food for your spirit. Whether you're new to fitness or starting over due to illness, injury, or a lifestyle change, Udeka uses logic and inspiration to get you moving. With quotes and real-life stories from everyday people and fitness greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, there's no excuse not to get started.
A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering management, from sizing teams to handling technical debt. There’s a saying that people don’t leave companies, they leave managers. Management is a key part of any organization, yet the discipline is often self-taught and unstructured. Getting to the good solutions for complex management challenges can make the difference between fulfillment and frustration for teams—and, ultimately, between the success and failure of companies. Will Larson’s An Elegant Puzzle focuses on the particular challenges of engineering management—from sizing teams to handling technical debt to performing succession planning—and provides a path to the good solutions. Drawing from his experience at Digg, Uber, and Stripe, Larson has developed a thoughtful approach to engineering management for leaders of all levels at companies of all sizes. An Elegant Puzzle balances structured principles and human-centric thinking to help any leader create more effective and rewarding organizations for engineers to thrive in.
