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Behind a cacophony of traffic noise, iPhone alerts and our ever-spinning thoughts, an elusive notion - silence - lies in wait. But what really is silence? Where can it be found? And why is it more important now than ever? Erling Kagge, the Norwegian adventurer and polymath, once spent 50 days walking solo in Antarctica with a broken radio. In this meditative, charming and surprisingly powerful book, he explores the power of silence and the importance of shutting out the world.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky is best known as the cofounder of theosophy, which is essentially a selective conflation of Hindu and Buddhist ideas combined with Blavatsky's idiosyncratic system of cosmology. The Voice of the Silence, first published in 1889, is described by the author as "chosen fragments from the Book of the Golden Precepts, for the daily use of disciples".

With silence increasingly becoming a stranger to us, one man set out to become its intimate: Pablo d'Ors, a Catholic priest whose life was changed by Zen meditation. With disarming honesty and directness, as well as a striking clarity of language, d'Ors shares his struggles as a beginning meditator: the tedium, restlessness, and distraction. But, persevering, the author discovers not only a deep peace and understanding of his true nature, but also that silence, rather than being a retreat from life, offers us an intense engagement with life just as it is.

Silence is habitually overlooked—after all, throughout our lives, it has to compete with the cacophony of the outside world and our near-constant interior dialogue that judges, analyzes, compares, and questions. But, if we can get past this barrage, there lies a quiet place that’s well worth discovering.

Stoicism teaches us to acknowledge our emotions, reflect on what causes them and redirect them for our own good. Whenever we worry about how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal seems more elusive. Massimo Pigliucci explores this remarkable philosophy and how its wisdom can be applied to our everyday lives in the quest for meaning. He shows how Stoicism teaches us the importance of a person's character, integrity and compassion.

The world is louder than ever. It's not just the noise in our ears, but also the noise on our screens and in our heads. 'Silence is golden,' the adage goes. But how do we find it in times like these? Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz take us on an unlikely journey exploring why silence is essential for physical health, mental clarity, professional fulfilment, nourishing relationships, ecological sustainability and vibrant community.

Do you struggle to find peace and quiet? Do you yearn to disconnect, find an escape, slow down and just breathe? Are you overwhelmed by modern life? The simple solution lies in this book. Rooted in the ancient Zen philosophies that ground her work, French Buddhist nun Kankyo Tannier will show you how to channel the power of SILENCE to get back in control of your thoughts and access the refuge that lies in your mind.

It’s been said that silence is golden. Not so for Christians. For Christians, Silence is sin. We have an assignment, and that assignment is to preach the gospel to all the world. We’ve been commissioned to do it. We’ve been empowered to do it. And we’ll be rewarded for doing it. So why aren’t we doing it? Fear. We’ve let ourselves be intimidated, dominated, and manipulated by the devil and we’ve retreated into silence.

In the midst of political chaos and corruption, The Spiritual Price of Political Silence is a clarion call to action while providing hope and practical advice for people of faith in America.

Michael Linenberger is a relatively normal businessman who for decades managed technology and consulting projects for some of the largest companies in the world. But starting in late 2012, Michael discovered a deep and profound inner silence entering his life that grew stronger and stronger each day. From that silence, a fundamental set of life transformations emerged....

Knowings from The Silence: Simple Wisdom for an Enlightened Life is but a small collection of knowings found in the silence. Attach your own understandings to them that you may share them with others so that they too may attach their understanding to them. In this way, the human race will grow and evolve. Each minute contains a simple concept to remind you of how to live an enlightened life.

Is silence real? Let's dive into our sound world and listen deeply. If you're here to listen intently or if you're here for relaxing sounds, welcome.

How does silence manifest itself? It could be in many ways - auditory, political, conversational, in research or exploration. In Ontologies of Silence, professor and audio artist Debashis Sinha converses with research-practitioners from from the sciences to the humanities to the arts in an effort to uncover the many ways silence makes itself felt. How and where do we encounter silences, and what do they mean for us when we do?

The keys to an enlightened life can be found in The Silence. When you can quiet the mind and go deep within, when you can go beyond the influence of the ego into what is true and real, you are in the realm of true wisdom and knowings. This sets the stage for an enlightened life. Presented here are the third collection of such knowings found in The Silence by author Jim Larsen. Relax as you listen, as you would a meditation.

The reflections presented here are the offspring of the author's own silence and slow time in caves, forest monasteries, and countless retreats. Written with the wisdom, humility, and humor of one who has taken the time to examine one's self and the nature of the human condition, this new collection of story-poems regards concerns of the experienced meditator.

Our world is full of words, whether we are listening to others, watching T.V., or talking to ourselves. In a religion like Zen Buddhism, where so much emphasis is placed on silence and meditation, what is the place of words and literature? Zen practice doesn't mean abandoning language, but rather using it to our advantage. The truth isn't found in either words or silence; it encompasses both.

This volume is the first of a series of studies of the inner life, the main purpose of which is twofold. The point of approach is from the side of practical experience, and the first object is the development of a practical method. But incidentally, it is hoped that the facts and values of this practical study may be of service to philosophy. In fact, the production of these volumes was begun with the conviction that philosophy and life may be brought nearer, that practical interests put new demands upon philosophy.

Today, our modern existence rests on the loss and disappearance of the fact-value distinction that embody science and technological development at the expense of what it means to be a living being. It traces the essence of Vedanta through the streets and crossings of modern India, engaging with extraordinary living masters in trying to answer some of our most pressing spiritual questions.

Wir sind alle einzigartig, aber wollen lieber wie die ander'n sein. Die meisten laufen in die falsche Richtung und verlier'n sich in der Einsamkeit. Dieses Hörbuch führt euch zurück auf euren Weg. Freut euch auf 7 Folgen!

Con la nueva edición de este libro que hemos creado especialmente para ti podras encontrar entre otras cosas lo: La poderosa sabiduría que Santos como San Elías, San Agustín, San Juan Crisostomo, Santo Tomas de Aquino, San Efrén, San Ambrosio, San Bernardino de Sena, Santa Teresa de Avila, San Doroteo, San Pedro Crisólogo, San Basilio, Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzi y San Jerónimo aplicaban de manera personal y recomiendan para reconocer constantemente la presencia de Dios y rezar con mayor fruto.