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Some call him Scout, many would call him Warrior, and still others know him as Protector. To Native people he is Guardian. He is the manifestation of their courage, selflessness, and desire to serve. The Guardian can be female or male, old or young. He is invisible, alert, and detached. He is sentry, wayfinder, messenger, ambassador, sleuth, defender, provider, brother, and sister. His presence gives peace of mind to his people so that they ca...

What is it like to live in balance with the rhythms of the seasons and the voice of your heart? To wake up with the Sun and have the Moon be your calendar? To listen to the guidance of your dreams, the teachings of the animals, and the wisdom of the Ancestors? To intuitively know the truth in another's heart? To dance to the Drum around the Sacred Fire? To move like a shadow and see what lies hidden in the forest? To know your reason for being...

Zen Rising is a special collection of the most beloved teaching stories in the Zen tradition. They all trace back to the classical time when Sage and Seeker sat together and reflected on the inner truths these stories embodied. As the Quest for Awakening is intrinsic to the human experience, these tales are just as vibrant today as when they were first told. For this book, the author selected the stories he uses in his teachings. Each of us is...

Imagine a place where there are no lies where gossip is just a meaningless word and people naturally speak with respect The air is not laced with cursing and there is no shame or judgment The expression of all feelings is welcomed Even anger and fear are regarded as giftsIn this place, you can trust in another's word There is no need for doctrine as each person knows her own Truth Even without it being spoken you can read it in her Heart Every...

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Für die Menschen des Westens ist der Zugang zu den Geheimnissen der Natur mit dem Aufkommen der modernen Naturwissenschaft weitgehend verloren gegangen. Alles wird gemessen und untersucht, um auf seinen 'Nutzen' überprüft zu werden. Die Idee von Schöpfung oder gar von einer alles durchdringenden Weltseele ist völlig in den Hintergrund getreten. Glücklicherweise gibt es immer noch "Eingeweihte der Natur", die in Gestalt von Schamanen oder Mediz...

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Animals and plants are in constant communication with the world around them. To join the conversation, we need only to connect with our primal mind and recognize that we, too, are Nature. Once in this state, we can communicate with animals as effortlessly as talking with friends. The songs of birds and the calls of animals start to make sense. We begin to see the reasons for their actions and discover that we can feel what they feel. We can se...

Zen masters say only one thing matters in life -- the now, and only one thing matters at death -- a peaceful heart. The way to achieve both is vibrantly expressed in the poem "Song of Trusting the Heart" (also known as Hsin Hsin Ming or Faith Mind Inscription), an ancient Chinese scripture beloved by sages and considered a cornerstone of Zen Buddhism. Written in the 6th century by Jianzhi Sengcan -- the third Zen patriarch of China -- the poem...

Narratives inspired by the retelling of Indian stories and legends, with gorgeous artwork