{"title":"The Buddha","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated selection of works inspired by \u003cem\u003eThe Buddha\u003c\/em\u003e. These books delve into the profound teachings of the historical figure Siddhartha Gautama, known as The Buddha, who lived over 2,500 years ago. Revered as a sage and religious leader, his insights continue to guide and influence many philosophical and psychological explorations today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you will find titles like \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Lose Yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e, which navigate the intricate paths of understanding the self, letting go of ego, and finding inner peace. Such themes are central to Buddhist philosophy, inviting readers to reflect deeply on their lives and the nature of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in philosophy and psychology, these books offer timeless wisdom, presenting transformative insights that challenge and enrich your worldview. Whether you are new to Buddhist teachings or a seasoned follower, this selection provides a blend of ancient knowledge and modern interpretations that is sure to inspire and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-lose-yourself-by-the-buddha-9780691252636","title":"How to Lose Yourself","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion and why giving it up can free us from suffering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom self-realisation and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the self is an illusion and that our belief in it is the cause of most, if not all, of our suffering. \u003cem\u003eHow to Lose Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e presents lively, accessible, and expert new translations of ancient Buddhist writings about the central, unique, and powerful Buddhist teaching of 'no-self'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from three important Buddhist traditions, these essential Indian, Tibetan, and Chinese writings provide a rich sampling of the ways Buddhist philosophers have understood the idea that we are selfless persons and why this insight is so therapeutic. When we let go of the self, we are awakened to the presence of all things as they truly are, and we let go of the anxiety, fear, greed, and hatred that are the source of all suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with an introduction and headnotes to each selection, and the original texts on facing pages, \u003cem\u003eHow to Lose Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise guide to a transformative idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000640422124,"sku":"9780691252636","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2513503482434.jpg?v=1763292594"},{"product_id":"how-to-feel-by-the-buddha-9780691267395","title":"How to Feel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new translation of the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness  and how it can help us to be less controlled by our emotions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo feel is to suffer. But do we have to suffer as much as we do? Twenty-five hundred years ago, the Buddha discovered that practices of mindfully observing our feelings and emotions can help us gain some distance from them. In \u003ci\u003eHow to Feel\u003c\/i\u003e, Maria Heim provides new translations of essential early Buddhist teachings on mindfulness meditation and connects them to recent findings in psychology and neuroscience. A superb meditation manual and insightful exploration of psychology, the book also provides a brief introduction to Buddhism and features the original Pali-language texts on facing pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from the \u003ci\u003eSamyutta Nikaya\u003c\/i\u003e, an early canonical collection, \u003ci\u003eHow to Feel\u003c\/i\u003e introduces Buddhist practices of mindfulness. Using them, we can watch feelings come and go like winds passing through the sky. We can observe what causes our negative emotions and learn to shift our attention to other things. We can see where emotions lead us and learn to redirect them. We will still feel, but, with practice, emotions will have less control over us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as they did in ancient India, the teachings in \u003ci\u003eHow to Feel\u003c\/i\u003e offer today's readers radically new and more enlightened ways to experience emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288507859180,"sku":"9780691267395","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9b0d479e2cedaa8e1b40e8450f05c5f1.jpg?v=1770630432"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/the-buddha.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}