In Freedom Wherever We Go, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh takes the centuries–old Buddhist monastic code, the Pratimoksha, and updates it for the twenty-first century. "The Buddha," Thich Nhat Hanh says, "needs courageous disciples to make this revolutionary step." The Buddhist equivalent of the rules of Saint Benedict, the Pratimoksha defines and organizes the conduct of monastics and of the monastic community. The guidelines in this book emphasize right conduct, mindfulness, openheartedness, and clear communication. This is the first time that this text is available to lay practitioners and non-monastic readers.

An Ancient Collection Reimagined Composed around the Buddha’s lifetime, the Therigatha (“Verses of the Elder Nuns”) contains the poems of the first Buddhist women: princesses and courtesans, tired wives of arranged marriages and the desperately in love, those born into limitless wealth and those born with nothing at all. The original authors of the Therigatha were women from every kind of background, but they all shared a deep-seated desire for awakening and liberation. In The First Free Women, Matty Weingast has reimagined this ancient collection and created a contemporary and radical adaptation that takes the essence of each poem and highlights the struggles and doubts, as well as the strength, perseverance, and profound compassion, embodied by these courageous women.

"Traces the history of emancipation and its impact on the Civil War, discussing how Lincoln and the Republicans fought primarily for freeing slaves throughout the war, not just as a secondary objective in an effort to restore the country"--OCLC

Here are practice poems, novice precepts, and "Mindful Manners" on how to be a Buddhist monk and nun in the Plum Village tradition. With inspiration for every step in the monastic timetable from "Waking Up" and "Taking the First Steps of the Day" to "Lighting a Candle" in the evening, this book was originally compiled for novices who are still learning how to practice mindfulness in daily life. Thus it is perfect for beginners in mindfulness who wish to make progress in their practice at home, for young people considering a life in a spiritual community, and especially for followers of Thich Nhat Hanh who wish to deepen their understanding of the monastic way of life today.

The Roller Coaster to Freedom is an inspiring and motivational book which takes you on a journey through the realities of living in our fast-paced society. It deals with the real issues; the ones you do not understand, never paid attention to or no one dared to explain. As you read this book, you will experience a roller coaster ride that brings you face to face with the truth about living godly in an ungodly world. · -Are you secretly battling with your sexuality? · -Are you searching for love in all the wrong places? · -Have the brief flings left you broken, lonely, and feeling “used”? · -Are you suffering from low self-esteem, rejection, and guilt? · -Do you have questions about God and your beliefs? If you are suffering from doubt, fears, lust, the effects of poor decisions, distorted perceptions of sex, love, God, and life, God wants to bring you to a place of peace and purpose. Candidly and honestly, Courtney lets you into her personal life. From a place of experience, she reveals how you can break free from your emotionally destructive past to a life of spiritual growth and godly maturity. Learn how to develop an intimate relationship with God, just as she did.