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Shakespeare understood and represented the human condition better than any writer of his time. As for the Buddha, he saw how to liberate us from that condition. Author Lauren Shufran explores the fascinating interplay of Western drama and Eastern philosophy by pairing quotes from Shakespeare with the tenets of an Eastern spiritual practice, sparking a compelling dialogue between the two. There’s a remarkable interchange of echoes between Shakespeare’s conception of “the inward man” and Buddhist approaches to recognizing, honoring, and working with our humanness as we play out our roles on the “stage” of our lives.The Buddha and the Bard synthesizes literature and scripture, embodied drama and transcendent practice, to shape a multifaceted lyric that we can apply as mindful practice in our own lives. Shufran’s compelling juxtapositions will encourage the reader to ask the deepest questions of themselves while delighting in the play of resonances across a cultural and historical divide.

“The most valuable thing we can do for the psyche is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light...” ––Mary SartonIn today’s high-speed world of overstimulation and overachievement, our personal batteries have never felt more drained. In an age that requires immediacy and productivity in a minute’s notice, how can we step away from the constant demands of our lives and allow ourselves to simply rest? Recharge mini book aims to reduce our everyday stress and encourages us to mindfully relax into the present moment with poignant words from writers, thinkers, and seekers that guide us toward making meaningful changes in our lives to optimize our energy, self-care, and mental health.150 QUOTES: Open to any page for inspiration from writers and thinkers including Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Thích Nhất Hạnh, and Sharon SalzbergPOCKET SIZE: This compact mini book fits easily in a pocket or purse for easy access to wisdom and inspiration whenever it’s neededCREATE COMFORT AND CALM: Each quote is an invitation for self-reflection that can help us move toward clarity, presence, and a mindful beingBEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Lovely hand-drawn illustrations add a layer of beauty and joy to each quoteCOMPLETE THE SERIES COLLECTION: Deepen your mindfulness practice with Recharge: A Day and Night Reflection Journal

“Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ––Anne LamottWith the constant barrage of news feeds, notifications, and social media demanding our attention almost every minute of our day, it has become critical for us to take a digital break and unplug. Stepping away from our screens, however, is proving to be increasingly more difficult in today’s constant, hyperconnected, technological world. How can we mindfully connect to the present moment and allow ourselves to fully enter into the here and now?Dive into the insightful words of writers, thinkers, and seekers who grapple with the way media shapes our consciousness. Let these quotes act as a guide to reflect on and cherish everyday experiences without digital technology and bring critical awareness on how technology is overtaking our lives.Unplug mini book invites us to disconnect from the never-ending data stream inundating our lives so that we can reconnect with ourselves.150 QUOTES: Open to any page for inspiration from writers and thinkers including Eckhart Tolle, Henry David Thoreau, Alan Watts, and Deepak ChopraPOCKET SIZE: This compact mini book fits easily in a pocket or purse for easy access to wisdom and inspiration whenever it’s neededCREATE COMFORT AND CALM: Each quote is an invitation for self-reflection that can help us move towards clarity, presence, and mindful beingBEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Lovely hand-drawn illustrations add a layer of beauty and joy to each quoteCOMPLETE THE SERIES COLLECTION: Deepen your mindfulness practice with Unplug: A Day and Night Journal for Cultivating Off-Screen Well-Being

Spark your wanderlust and fill your spirit with this guided journal designed to provide inspiration to mindful travelers while on the road.The Mindful Traveler is the perfect companion for those searching for the deeper meaning in their adventures. Sprinkled throughout with thoughtful prompts and meditations, the journal also provides ample space for free-flowing inspirations and reflections, designated space to set daily intentions, and a keepsake pocket to collect special mementos from a trip. Through a series of activities and meditations drawing on ancient wisdom and current insights, The Mindful Traveler gently guides seekers in their journey on the road and within the soul. This journal is illustrated throughout and features a beautiful softcover leatherette for light and easy carrying during one's travels. Its 160 elegant ruled pages are made from archival paper and take both pen and pencil nicely.

This beautifully presented and highly giftable tiny book features 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations from the Tao Te Ching, the foundational text of Taoism that has been studied by seekers of all faiths and nations for its deep and often delightful insights.This little tome is intended for dedicated seekers and students of the Tao as well as anyone who simply wants a little help on the path to finding peace, whether in the world or within themselves.

For thousands of years, readers and seekers have turned to the glorious and epic Hindu poem the Bhagavad Gita (the “Song of God”) for wisdom and inspiration. This beautifully presented tiny book features 150 quotes, inspirations, and words of guidance, accompanied by simple yet evocative imagery.The tiny book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little help on the path to finding peace, whether in the world or within themselves.

This beautifully presented tiny book features 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations from the New Testament of the Bible.Intended for anyone who wants to foster deep reflection, as well as for those who simply want a little and eminently portable reminder of God’s wisdom and love in their daily lives.

Son of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, Ganesh is the elephant-headed deity known most often as a remover (and sometimes creator) of obstacles. Worshipped in Hindi faith at the outset of new meetings and ventures, Ganesh is seen as a figure of prosperity and protection. This text collects the elephant-headed god’s origin tale, as well as other teaching stories and inspirational quotes, and a guide to understanding the symbols found in ancient and contemporary depictions of the deity. The mini book also features a wide range of traditionally styled artwork including gorgeous original pieces from noted painters Indra Sharma, Mahaveer Swami, B. G. Sharma, and others. This selection of writings on the history and philosophy of this deity all inspire thoughts and worship for his followers, and fascinating insights for anyone interested in world religions in general.

Whether you’re feeling truly blessed or struggling to find a little more joy in life, this gorgeous and inspirational book is there for you with over 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations on the topic of gratitude from writers and speakers ranging from the Buddha to Toni Morrison to Oscar Wilde.This mini book is a lovely inspiration to stop and savor each moment, for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little something to be grateful for in their everyday lives.

In our busy lives, it’s often hard to find those all-too-important yet elusive moments of serenity. Sometimes it only takes a few words of inspiration to help us find our inner calm, and this beautifully presented tiny book features over 150 quotes, inspirations, and contemplations from writers, seekers, and leaders ranging from Marcus Aurelius to Thích Nhất Hạnh to Oscar Wilde.This mini book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection as well as for those who simply want a little help on the path to finding inner peace.

Whether you’re well versed in the art of finding joy in everyday moments, or could use a little help taking care of your soul, this gorgeously presented and highly giftable book is filled with cheer and inspiration, featuring over 150 moments of wisdom from writers, speakers, thinkers, and leaders ranging from the Buddha to Maya Angelou to George Takei.The mini book is intended for those who want to foster deep reflection on how to care for the being we call the self, as well as for those who simply want a little help along the road of life.

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India's most popular wisdom book, the Bhagavad Gita, proves to be surprisingly relevant and inspirational in today's world. Carefully selected quotes from this timeless classic shed light on such topics as Desire, Determination, Yoga, Fear, Grief and Devotion. A small book packed with revelations, this is sure to catch the eye of bookstore browsers, and makes a terrific pocket-sized gift for all occasions.

The Bhagavad Gita, also called The Song of God, is the essence of ancient wisdom coming from the East. Originally contained within the pages of Mahabharat, the Bhagavad Gita records the conversation between Lord Krishna and his warrior friend, the prince Arjuna, during the Battle of Kurukshetra some 5.000 years ago. Postcards from the Bhagavad Gita presents decisive moments from the great spiritual epic artistically rendered by some of India's finest contemporary and traditional painters.

The Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition stresses the importance for spiritual seekers to receive transcendental knowledge in a bona-fide current of devotion. Genuine spiritual teachers retain the power and glory of this divine flow in their hearts and manifest it through their unadulterated words and proper conduct. Divine Lives highlights the descriptions of two such sublime personalities, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura, and his disciple, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Gosvami Thakura.In the time of the Gaudiya revolution led by Srila Prabhupada, Srila B. P. Puri Goswami carried a pen and paper wherever he went. His impeccable notes from that time will surely be of great service for many generations to come. Some of his writings are included within in the form of heart-touching glorifications to his spiritual master that have been organized into separate categories for the reader's benefit. After the biography of Srila Prabhupada and an autobiography of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami, Divine Lives concludes with the words of Srila B. P. Puri Goswami Thakura’s successor and disciple, Srila B. B. Bodhayan Maharaja. In this last section, we learn specific details about Srila B. P. Puri Goswami’s first meetings with Srila Prabhupada and how he joined this spiritual movement.Also included within are historical articles from the Gaudiya and Chaitanya Vani that have been translated from the original Bengali into English for the first time, as well as rare photos and artifacts from this transformational time in Gaudiya history.

100 Flowers is a gorgeous adult coloring book featuring a wide variety of intricate floral designs. Each page will help you unwind and reconnect with your inner calm, offering a meditative creative outlet to lose yourself in. Printed on one-sided, tear-out pages, your completed artwork is easy to frame or share as a thoughtful gift.STRESS-RELIEVING: Nurture your creative side as you embrace the soothing practice of coloring after a long day. Studies show that coloring can reduce anxiety and improve your mood.100 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Color your way to a calmer state of mind with 100 detailed, eye-catching floral patterns.EASY TEAR-OUT DECOR: When you’ve finished coloring, you can take out your favorite pages to enjoy them as wall decor. One-sided, tear-out pages make for easy framing and gifting.