Ken McLeod Knihy

This exciting, trail-blazing non-traditional commentary on the Heart Sutra takes the reader right into the emptiness of all experience through a delightfully irreverent combination of wit, irony, prose, and poetry.

Exploring the depth of spiritual practice, this book transcends traditional concepts of prayer, devotion, and meditation, offering a profound insight into tantric practice. It emphasizes the lived experience of spirituality, highlighting the importance of personal connection and the transformative nature of these practices. Through rich descriptions, it invites readers to engage with the complexities and nuances of a life dedicated to spiritual exploration.

The key to becoming fully alive and joyful is to develop our natural capacity for attention and to be fully present here and now. In this informative guidebook to practical Buddhism you

Exploring the interplay between sports and popular music, the book examines how these elements shape identity and community while challenging traditional concepts of mind-body dualities, nationalism, class, gender, and sexual orientation. Ken McLeod highlights the complex and often contradictory relationships between these forms of leisure and entertainment, revealing their interconnectedness as significant aspects of contemporary social practice rather than separate cultural phenomena.

Offering a non-traditional commentary on a key Mahayana Buddhist scripture, this book invites readers into the concept of emptiness through a blend of wit, irony, prose, and poetry. The author employs a unique voice that balances accessibility with depth, avoiding piety and detachment. This engaging exploration is noted for its contemporary relevance, reflecting a fresh perspective in Buddhist literature. Readers are encouraged to confront their own understanding and find meaning in the present moment.

Exploring the intricate ties between popular music and the automotive industry, this book delves into how these connections shape and mirror diverse socio-cultural identities. It highlights the influence of music on car culture and vice versa, revealing the ways in which both domains contribute to the formation of personal and collective identities within society.

Bei den „37 Übungen für das Auf und Ab des Lebens“ – einem klassischen Text aus der Weisheit des tibetischen Buddhismus – geht es nicht darum, ein besserer Mensch zu werden, noch darum, effektiver zu werden oder sich zu optimieren. Ken McLeod zeigt in seinen inspirierenden Erläuterungen, dass es um einen Weg zu innerer Klarheit, Mitgefühl und angemessenem Handeln geht, der von zeitloser Aktualität ist. Er bringt uns mit einer Dimension menschlicher Freiheit in Berührung, die daraus erwächst, dass wir die Freuden, Sorgen und den Schmerz des Lebens in aller Tiefe zu erfahren vermögen, ohne von ihnen überwältigt zu werden oder sie zu unterdrücken. Das versetzt uns in die Lage, Leiden zu verwandeln, Glück zu schenken und die Würde unseres Menschseins in jeder Situation auszudrücken.