This book introduces readers to the Buddhist-based philosophy of education of Daisaku Ikeda. Ikeda's philosophy of education offers human revolution, value creation, and dialogue as counterweights to the violence lurking in today's classrooms. Where education becomes wisdom-based, it transforms learners into keen assessors of their inner lives and establishes a foundation for global citizenship.
This book introduces readers to the Buddhist-based philosophy of education of Daisaku Ikeda. Ikeda's philosophy of education offers human revolution, value creation, and dialogue as counterweights to the violence lurking in today's classrooms. Where education becomes wisdom-based, it transforms learners into keen assessors of their inner lives and establishes a foundation for global citizenship.
Of all the gifts that Jesus left us, his peace is most elusive. We long for it in our homes, in our relationships, in our life situations. One place we can look and see "living peace" is in the lives of the Amish. But you don't have to become Amish to bring these simple, practical ways of living into your own life--and make personal peace a reality. Organized around five central themes in Amish life, each section will include real-life stories, callouts of Amish proverbs, and interesting facts about Amish communities. Each section will also contain questions for reflection and action--things you can do in your own life that "make for peace."
What do Buddhism and Islam have in common? And what positive characteristics might Buddhist Japan and Muslim Indonesia be able to offer one another? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion which draws on creative artists and thinkers as diverse as Beethoven, Goethe, Tolstoy, Thomas Jefferson and Akira Kurosawa distinguished representatives from each country demonstrate that meaningful dialogue between religions and cultures begins with a one-to-one conversation between individuals. Addressing the similarities of their nations as island peoples, with a shared history of trade and cultural exchange, Abdurrahman Wahid and Daisaku Ikeda agree that the aim of dialogue, like that of Buddhism and Islam alike, is fundamentally the goal of peace. A pivotal moment in the conversation comes when reference is made to the Indonesian story of the Bamboo Princess, from the Chronicle of the Kings of Pasai; this is seen to bear close resemblance to the Japanese Taketori Monogatari, or 'Tale of the Bamboo Cutter'. Such narrative interrelationship which can be discerned even in the midst of religious and cultural distinctiveness emerges as a powerful symbol of the common humanity not just of Indonesia and Japan but of all cultures. Both thinkers continue to draw on their respective traditions, on their personal experiences of war and adversity, and especially on the lives of the Buddha and the Prophet Mohammed, to show that harmony springs from an attitude of tolerance and nonviolence which is where true courage resides. Whether masterfully expounding the teachings of Nichiren, or indicating that a proper understanding of jihad is not about religious conflict but about communicating the truth of Allah, the discussants mutually transform our understandings of value, pluralism, and amity.
Love, compassion, and peace - these words are at the heart of all spiritual endeavors. Although we intuitively resonate with their meaning and value, for most of us, the challenge is how to embody what we know; how to transform these words into a vibrant, living practice. In these times of conflict and uncertainty, this transformation is far more than an abstract ideal; it is an urgent necessity. Peace in the world begins with us. This wonderfully appealing offering from one the most trusted elders of Buddhism in the West is a warm and engaging exploration of the ways we can cultivate and manifest peace as wise and skillful action in the world. This charming book is illuminated throughout with lively, joyous, and sometimes even funny citations from a host of contemporary and ancient sources - from the poetry of W.S. Merwin and Galway Kinnell to the haiku of Issa and the great poet-monk Ryokan, from the luminous aspirations of Saint Francis of Assisi to the sage advice of Thich Nhat Hanh and the Dalai Lama.
In days of troubled times, when the road ahead is shrouded by uncertainty it is comforting to be reminded that there is hope. A book of glimmering hope and inspiration, 108 Gems of Wisdom encapsulates the essence of all that is wonderful in life. Finding guidance from the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, this book came into being to show others the path towards a more worthwhile and successful life with the practice of moral development. Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Non-Violence and Love: the five basic human values that have directly influenced the substance of this book. These values, when practiced, weave threads of total bliss into the tapestry of life. It will awaken your inner-being to the beauty and the joys of life. Use them as stepping stones, as a loving nudge towards a more peaceful existence. The genesis of peace begins in your heart, in your home, let these gems of scintillating words of wisdom be your guide.
It’s Time to Create Your Dream Life. "Tony J. Selimi’s new masterpiece A Path to Wisdom is a thought-provoking book that can center your soul, touch your heart and heal your body-mind.” Dr John Demartini – International best-selling author of The Values Factor “Learn how to explore the depths of your experience and maximise your knowledge and insights to create a wonderful life.” Legendary Brian Tracy - the Author of Many Miles to Go Distractions prevent you from listening to the inbuilt ALARM your body uses to alert you when something is wrong. Ignoring the body’s wisdom is the root cause of disease, faster ageing, fears, business and personal failures as well as many psychological disorders. Life adversities have the power to bring you out of your natural state of healthy balance, and into creating lower mind animal behaviours that prevent you from realising your highest expression of yourself. The judgement of self and others is the biggest killer on the planet, but what if you could go from lower mind reactive thinking into Divine being who is objective, proactive, and transcends human traits for a higher purpose that elevates your current awareness? What would be possible for you then? This Amazon bestselling and multi-award-winning book is a timeless life manual that offers a road map that safely guides you through an inside out reflective journey to find and address the root cause of your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, business, relationship and self-love, self-worthiness, and self-confidence issues that keep you out of your healthy natural state of inner balance—empowering you to activate, advance and accelerate your human and business potential. In a volume that won the Top Shelf Magazine Indie Book Award, Book Excellence Award, Finalist Award in the USA Book Contest, got over one hundred sterling Amazon reviews and was given readers favourite ten-star seal, you’ll find hidden an ocean of wisdom waiting for you to discover. You will learn how to use TJSeMethod: ALARM® to help you acknowledge, listen, act and respond to your inner voice that is there to guide you to take back the reins of your life and to harnessing the healing power of unconditional Love. Doing all the exercises with a childlike curiosity assists you to use your innate intelligent built-in faculties to deepen your understanding of yourself, awaken you to your true calling, and honour your spirit, greatness and wisdom. This proven method developed through 30 years of heartfelt research can assist you in establishing an easy path to healing and transforming every critical area of your life. Complete the exercises in the book and use the twenty-five conscious creating principles embedded in the method to learn how to: • Acknowledge and own your power, more assertive, influential, and in control of your choices and decisions. • Love the duality of your nature, heal your body, mind and soul and listen to your body's wisdom. • Achieve higher states of awareness, and intelligently use all of your faculties. • Create results, live in harmony with your authentic values and your life's purpose. • Attract abundance, opportunities and miracles in your life. From living homeless and penniless to consulting CEO's of Fortune 500 companies and Hollywood stars, international bestselling author and self-made millionaire, Tony J. Selimi, the cognition expert specialising in human behaviour makes the argument—backed by both academic research and science how leaders and people from all professions can use TJSeMethod: ALARM® five-step proven method to achieve work-life integration, inner peace, well-being and stellar outcomes. Selimi travels the world continually speaking, teaching his methods and principles, training and consulting individuals and organisations
Millman gives readers fresh insight and wisdom into his classic by clarifying seemingly paradoxical statements and applying essential teachings to life's toughest questions.
An amazing resource, the qualities of love, peace, respect and wisdom are embedded in this book, in guidelines on encouragement, listening, peace time, Us Time, building positive behavior, developing responsibility and discipline while dealing with practical realities such as homework and how to get the kids to handle squabbles respectfully and independently. Suggestions and activities are shared to help parents help children, from toddlers to teens, use values to handle their challenges as well as to deal with bullying and prevent drug use and sexual abuse. This book is unusual not only for the variety of important topics addressed, but for its mindful approach in building healthy emotional and social skills while strengthening loving family relationships. An enjoyable read that parents will return to as a resource again and again, Diane brings guiding principles to life with stories about children, parents and educators. Eight Sections - 34 Chapters Section One: The Importance of Values Two chapters offer a brief look at the effect of values and why teaching values is not as easy as it was decades ago when being a role model and sharing stories was often sufficient. Section Two: Nurturing with Love and Wisdom Seven chapters explore the importance of enjoying play and Us Time with children of all ages, the role of love, affection and attention, the uniqueness of each child, and practical guidelines for encouragement and building positive behaviors. Stories and examples of active listening give parents a wonderful way to help children accept and process their own emotions. Creating opportunities for children to be responsible is also addressed. Section Three: Disciplining with Peace and Respect Eight chapters explore values-based methods of guiding children, beginning with a discussion of "to cane or not to cane" and the dynamics of punishment. Practical steps are offered to implement peaceful effective timeouts, help children create positive alternatives, speak so children will listen, model desired behaviors, give choices, and use logical consequences to help children accept responsibility. A discussion of values is part of a four-step correction process when young people engage in wrong behavior. Section Four: Healthy Food for the Body and Mind Two chapters offer information on simple ways to provide a healthier diet and explore the use of humanizing versus dehumanizing video games and films. Section Five: Taking Care of You - the Parent Four chapters offer suggestions and research information to parents on nourishing the body, increasing happiness and nourishing the spirit, transforming negative mental habits, and mindful ways to keep love flowing with your partner and family. Section Six: Practicalities in Everyday Life Five chapters explore situations parents may encounter, such as when a child says "I Hate You" or is disrespectful, when there is resistance to doing homework, when there's change and children feel insecure, and steps to begin repairing a relationship. The chapter on when siblings squabble and fight includes how to teach conflict resolution while incorporating peace, respect and love in the process. Section Seven: Prevention and Intervention Five chapters include suggestions and practical activities to help parents help children learn to calm down, prevent drug use, and deal with bullying and social media. A chapter on preventing sexual abuse offers suggestions to parents as well as scripted conversations to help build children's awareness and protective social skills. The last chapter in this section is a step-by-step guide for families that have had a lot of anger in the home and wish to create more peace and harmony. Section Eight: Building Blocks of Values This chapter on the process of helping children explore and develop values, ties together information from previous sections while clarifying the process of how we can help each young person move toward his or her potential.
