The Latest Books, Audio Books, Music CD's and DVD

February 2009

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Dialogues with Byron Katie

PB AUD27.95

In 1986 Byron Katie introduced The Work to people across the globe via many avenues.

This book is a collection of fifteen dialogues with Byron that occurred throughout the US and Europe. Some of the people had painful illnesses, others were lovelorn or in messy divorces, some were simply irritated with a co-worker or worried about money.

What they all had in common was a willingness to question the painful thoughts that are the true cause of all suffering. In every case, you will see how Byron's acute mind and fierce kindness helped each person dismantle for him or herself what was felt to be unshakable reality.

Each dialogue is a teaching tool and one that you can use with your own thoughts. The result, even in the seemingly direct situation, can be unimagined freedom and joy.

The Zen Monastery Cookbook

Cheri Huber

PB AUD32.95

This is more than a cookbook. For the dozens of people involved in its production, whether they were Monastery Cooks or Cook Assistants, this book is an expression of gratitude for the practice of conscious, compassionate awareness that transforms their lives.

These vegetarian recipes arose out of the silence of the Monastery kitchen and from the devotion of those who practice there.

Depending on how you look at it, cooking and the practice of Zen, the practice of conscious, compassionate awareness, are the same thing. Cheri Huber often reminds students - "it's not what you do, it's how you do it." For example, just as bread is a staple of our diet, so repetition is a staple of our practice.

If you cook long enough, that repetition eventually leads to the question, "Can I find freedom from suffering chopping vegetables every single day? Can I find the place within where there is only joy?" If you are willing, day-by-day, meal by meal, carrot by carrot, that joy unfolds!

Mindful Movements

Thich Nhat Hanh

HC and DVD AUD22.95

Mindfulness is our ability to be aware of what is going on both inside us and around us.

It is the continuous awareness of our bodies, emotions and thoughts. Through mindfulness, we avoid harming ourselves and others.

The Chinese character for mindfulness reveals it's meaning. The Upper part means 'now' and the lower part stands for 'mind' or 'heart'.

There are ten exercises in this book developed by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Based in Yoga and Tai Chi these exercises reduce stress and tension, increasing mental, emotional and physical well-being and are suitable for people with a wide range of physical abilities.

Each exercise is fully illustrated and included is a 35-minute DVD of Thich Nhat Hanh and members of his Plum Village Sangha demonstrating the Mindful Movements.

The Conscious Cook

Giselle Wilkinson

PB AUD34.95

This is a book for our times. Giselle, a social and environmental activist for thirty years and instrumental in establishing the Sustainable Living Foundation, realised early in her life that choosing to live consciously is a powerful force for positive change.

Not only does the book contain 50 delicious recipes covering an eclectic mix of ethnicities, ingredients and dishes, it looks at food both from the point of health and taste as well as through the lens of the global sustainability movement working to reduce our impact on the planet.

By addressing questions such as; "Are you surprised to find plastic bags and fertilisers are made of oil; "confused by which rice to buy?" "Do the distances our food travels and water content amaze you?; "what impact does our food purchases and cooking practices have on the planet and what can we do about it?.

This book raises awareness of the interconnections that link human health and wellbeing with the health of the planet. The book is divided into four distinct sections: the recipes, how what you eat affects you, how what you eat affects the world and what you can do about it.

Funky Meditations

Mary Hendricks

PB AUD12.00

This is a book for everyone, but especially for those who often feel cool, funky and sometimes even weird!

Author Mary Hendricks encourages you to let down those dreadlocks, park the electric scooter and try some of these meditations.

Australian writer, Mary Hendriks, writes the words and NSW central Coast artist Phill Strudwick-Barker has created the cartoons.

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