Song of Trusting the Heart
Song of Trusting the Heart

Author: Tamarack Song

Publisher: Sentient+ORM

Published: 2011-11-16

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1591813239

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Enlivening the spirit without overwhelming the mind, the poem Hsin-Hsin Ming, or Song of Trusting the Heart, was written in the sixth century by the third Zen patriarch of China. The verse is held by many as the most encompassing and profound expression of Zen awareness. This interpretation was rendered from classic texts by Zen scholar Tamarack Song, who also published the comprehensive collection of Zen stories titled Zen Rising. A beautiful daily meditation guide, Song of Trusting the Heart will become a year-round fixture in readers' lives. The evoking lyrics inspire a peaceful awakening that helps one see through attachments, judgments,and illusions.

Song of Trusting the Heart
Song of Trusting the Heart

Author: Tamarack Song

Publisher: Sentient Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1591811759

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Zen masters say only one thing matters in life -- the now, and only one thing matters at death -- a peaceful heart. The way to achieve both is vibrantly expressed in the poem "Song of Trusting the Heart" (also known as Hsin Hsin Ming or Faith Mind Inscription), an ancient Chinese scripture beloved by sages and considered a cornerstone of Zen Buddhism. Written in the 6th century by Jianzhi Sengcan -- the third Zen patriarch of China -- the poem inspires its readers to experience life without the burdens of attachments and judgements, however the few existing translations are either dated or weighed down with commentary. Tamarack Song, a student of nature and indigenous cultures, adapts these verses to the modern seeker, while staying faithful to the poem's original phrasing. Each stanza is embellished with a striking full-page, original illustration by the Japanese brush-painting master Jan Zaremba. The book starts with a brief introduction to Zen, exploring its obscure origins, then offers one verse for each day of the lunar month. This beautiful little volume will become a daily meditation guide for those looking for refinement and peace in our modern world.

The Song Within My Heart
The Song Within My Heart

Author: Dave Bouchard

Publisher: Raincoast Book Dist Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1551925591

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Renowned Cree painter Allen Sapp's inspired and stunning artwork beautifully complements this sweet story of a young First Nations boy preparing for his first pow wow. The young boy's Nokum-his beloved grandmother-guides him through the exciting day and watches over him as events unfold. David Bouchard's rhythmic and informative text is based on remembrances from Allen Sapp's childhood.

Song of the Brokenhearted
Song of the Brokenhearted

Author: Sheila Walsh

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2012-08-20

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1401686923

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Ava has a loving family, a beautiful house, and a solid faith. Suddenly, her ideal life will be completely broken . . . in the best of ways. Ava’s life is full of great things. Her daughter is getting married to just the right guy, her husband’s company has kept them financially successful for years, her son is thriving as a high-school football player, and the ministry she started is keeping her busy as she reaches out to those with “broken hearts.” Then it all falls apart. Ava’s safe world becomes unanchored, and she is forced to face the childhood she’s run away from her entire life. Just as she’s trying to sift through the pieces, the doorbell rings and Ava is confronted with the surprise of her life. Ava must set out on a journey that takes her back home. Along the way, she encounters God in new and unexpected ways. She sees she's been hiding her brokenness behind good deeds and the comforts of a safe life. Learning what it means to lose it all is just the start of Ava’s journey—as is the new song God is writing on her heart.

Sacred Heart Songs
Sacred Heart Songs

Author: Marie S. David

Publisher: BalboaPress

Published: 2013-09-05

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1452578850

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I highly recommend Sacred Heart Songs for all who seek deeper healing and an embrace of the divine. Caryl Conroy Johnson, MA, MS, spiritual director and a co-pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Community, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Savor every page of this inspiring book. Each chapters reflections invite you to explore the dreams in your heart and to let them sing! Nicole Sotelo, author of Women Healing from Abuse: Meditations for Finding Peace Is your body craving energy? Are you challenged by insomnia? Fibromyalgia? Trauma? Chronic pain? Is unfinished business in your life holding you back from reaching your potential? Share in the stories of those who have traveled similar paths and learn about the benefits of Reiki upon their well-being. Through a unique weaving of spirit and science, Sacred Heart Songs provides clear markers along the path to safety and wellness, freeing the songs of our hearts. Each of us has an inner wisdom, intimately woven in Gods spirit of truth. This wisdom is waiting to guide us through disease to wellness. Contemplative reflections at the end of each chapter engage the process of dialoging with our hearts and souls as they call out to us with the truths and dreams of our lives.

Hsin-Hsin Ming
Hsin-Hsin Ming

Author:

Publisher: White Pine Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9781893996144

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"The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences."--Seng-t'san The Hsin Hsin Ming, Verses on the Faith-Mind by Seng-t'san, the third Chinese patriarch of Zen, is considered to be the first Chinese Zen document. Lucidly translated here by Richard B. Clark, it remains one of the most widely-admired and elegant of Zen writings, and is as relevant today as it was when it was written. In a world where stress seems unavoidable, Seng-t'san's words show us how to be fully aware of each moment.

Trust in Mind
Trust in Mind

Author: Mu Soeng

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-02-08

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0861717945

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"The Great Way is not difficult / for those who have no preferences. / When love and hate are both absent / everything becomes clear and undisguised. / Make the smallest distinction, however / and heaven and earth are set infinitely apart." So begins "Trust in Mind," the beloved poem that has again and again welcomed generations to their practice of Zen Buddhism. Traditionally attributed to the third Chinese ancestor of Zen (Sengcan, d. 606), it is often considered the first historical "Zen" document and remains an anchor of Zen Buddhist practice to this day. Here, scholar and commentator Mu Soeng explores the poem's importance and impact in three sections: The Dharma of Trust in Mind, The Tao of Trust in Mind, and The Chan of Trust in Mind. Finally, a brilliant line-by-line commentary brings the elements of this ancient work completely to life for the modern reader. Trust in Mind is the first book of its kind, looking at this very important Zen text from historical and cultural contexts, as well as from the practitioner's point of view. It is sure to interest readers of Mu Soeng and his fellow Buddhist contemporaries, as well as those with an interest in meditation and Eastern religions--most especially Zen practitioners, academics, philosophers, and scholars of Mind.