Posts Tagged ‘Buddhism’

This is chanting music written for those who practice Nichiren Buddhism. You can just listen or chant along. The practice of Nichiren Buddhism involves chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo over and over. This chanting brings out your inner Buddha Nature which consists of compassion, courage, wisdom and life-force. When you change yourself positively though chanting, your environment changes for the better too. I have been playing keyboards for many years and have had the privilege of playing with some well known artists. On the Amnesty International Tour I played with Lou Reed, Sting, Peter Gabriel and Jackson Browne. I have also appeared on Saturday Night Live. A few well known people such as Orlando Bloom, Tina Turner and Herbie Hancock practice Nichiren Buddhism. I’ve finished five songs so far and when I’m done the CD will be available for purchase online. Thanks for listening! All the photos in the slide show were taken by my wife, Lynn Smallwood.

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I have never read a clearer or more useful introduction to the positive psychological practices of Buddhism and Yoga. Each page is simply fascinating reading and appeals simultaneously to the lay reader and the seasoned scholar. The discussion of anger and how to overcome it is life-transforming. I would strongly recommend this book to undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. One rarely finds a book that reaches right into one’s mind and soul with a powerful (more...)

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This book describes Buddhist-Yogic ideas in relation to those of contemporary Western psychology. The book begins with the Buddhist view of the human psyche and of the human condition. This leads to the question of what psychological changes need to be made to improve that condition. Similarities between Buddhism and Western Psychology include: Both are concerned with alleviating inner pain, turmoil, affliction and suffering. Both are humanistic and naturalist... More >>

The Positive Psychology of Buddhism and Yoga: Paths to A Mature Happiness