tuttle publishing nov 2002 (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical introduction to kung fu and other aspects of Shaolin wisdom.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beyond the Breath is one of the first books to give a complete overview and description of sensation based vipassana meditation, the form of mediation thought of as the original method of meditation as used by the Buddha 2,500 years ago. This form of meditation, brought to the West by S.N. Geoneka, provides a means to experience emotions directly and nonverballyaccessing the mind through the body. One of the main principles of this school of meditation is that meditation alone is not sufficient practice, but that it must be combined with a whole-life and ethical commitment.M.Glickman's approach is uniquehe takes a mediation practice deeply rooted within a historic Buddhist framework, and gives it a modern-day, scientific spinhe presents sensation based viapassana meditaiton and Buddhist principles in 20th-century language, secularizing ideas that may sound exotic, off-putting, or out-dated. Glickman's passion for the topic, as well as his great understanding of Buddhist concepts, make this an inspiring read.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An introduction to a martial art recognized as an effective stress reliever and its beneficial effects for health and fitness.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Sake Handbook is the foremost guide to the history, brewing, and distinctive flavors of sake. Just what are jizake, namazake and ginjoshu The Sake Handbook answers all these questions and much more about sake wine and will help you enjoy Japan's national beverage in style. Author John Gauntner is recognized as the world's leading non-Japanese sake expert. A longtime Japan resident, he is well known among sake brewers and others within the sake industry. He wrote the Nihonshu Column in the Japan Times for many years before writing a weekly column on sake in Japanese for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan's and the world's most widely distributed Japanese newspaper. In 2006, John received the Sake Samurai award. He has published five books on sake including Sake ConfidentialThis sake book features:- This new edition has been completely revised and updated- Gives you all the information you need in a handy, portable format- Offers a detailed explanation of the sake brewing process- Reviews over a hundred sake brands, with illustrations of their labels for easy identification- Profiles over 50 Japanese izakaya or pub-style restaurants in Tokyo and the surrounding environs- Lists specialty shops in Japan where you can purchase hard-to-find Japanese wine brands- Lists specialty retailers in the United States and elsewhere.