Where Cats Meditate

A delightful celebration of feline philosophy, this irresistible little book pays homage to the tranquil beauty and fathomless calm of the meditative cat.

The Art of Meditating with Cats features colorful, whimsical fiber art cat portraits and over 20 heartfelt meditations for all humans to enjoy. Cat lovers will appreciate the gentle and delightful meditations, and so will their cats!

Meditate like a kitten and discover the Tao of Meow . . . Is your kitten really meditating when staring off into space? In every cat’s clear-eyed gaze lies a hint of secrets only they know. We can learn much from them—if we take time to “paws and reflect.” These adorable furballs embody the essence of Zen Buddhism—harmony of body and mind and living fully in the present moment. Kittens exemplify the Power of Meow with their simplicity, grace, and blissful Buddha-nature. Each feline Zen Master in this lovely volume will get you one step closer to enlightenment as you follow the Four-Pawed Path.

What if cats are secretly Buddhist monks?The journey into the secret lives of Buddhist cats started with a mysterious note that led the author on a journey halfway around the world. He discovered a hidden Buddhist temple in the mountains that was the center of a secret society of Buddhist cat monastics.Revealed to humans for the first time in this book will be their ancient Buddhist teachings of the "Kitten Eightfold Path", the "Purring Sutra", the "Ten Kitten Herding Pictures", the real reason why cats knock drinking glasses off tables, and much more.As you will soon learn, the "typical house cat" is anything but typical?they are Buddhist masters! Passed down for generations, the Buddhism Secrets of Cats is a highly skilled practice that cats are taught when they are kittens and practice for a lifetime. You will never look at your kitty the same way after learning their behaviors are actually Buddhist techniques!

"If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes perhaps a snuffling noise or a meow. . . . Cats may indeed be capable of great mindfulness. But we are thinking beings, too. In my own case, unfortunately, a being who thinks rather too much." In the latest installment of the Dalai Lama’s Cat series, His Holiness’s Cat ("HHC") is on a mission: to think less, to experience more, to live in the moment. She soon learns the proper phrase for this, being mindful, or, a concept better known to her as the power of meow. What ensues is a journey to discover her own true nature, to gain a deeper understanding of her mind, and to experience life’s greatest joy, the here and now. Throughout, she shares encounters with familiar inhabitants of Dharamsala, as well as a whole new cast of characters: a senior exec from one of Silicon Valley’s most famous social media companies (hint: the name rhymes with "litter"), the Pope’s beloved dog (who shares a shockingly similar title: HHD, His Holiness’s Dog), and a public health inspector who threatens to have our poor narrator banned from the Himalaya Book Café. In this follow-up to the Dalai Lama’s Cat and the Art of Purring, readers escape to the enchanting and exotic world of the Dalai Lama’s monastery in the Himalayas, and take a peek inside the mind of a delightfully imperfect creature on the path to enlightenment. By accompanying HHC on her journey, you will learn new ways to relate to your own mind: slowing down, finding peace, and abiding in the boundless radiance and benevolence that is your own true nature.

At last, the breakthrough self-help book that will change the lives—all nine of them—of cats across America! As America’s favorite pets, cats are showered with attention. But celebrity sometimes has cat-astrophic effects. The truth is, felines are succumbing to eating disorders, chronic fatigue, and obsessive behavior (mostly cleaning), as well as shedaholism. Now help is at hand (and paw). These words of comfort and meditative advice offer compassionate solutions to such problems as: - chasing your own tail - overcoming fear when the Higher Power leaves for the weekend - coping with the compulsion to sit on every piece of furniture in the house, every day For dysfunctional felines everywhere, for every cat who wants to discover the kitten within—and for those who love them—this book is indeed the cat’s meow.

Zen Cat Mindfulness Readers of Start With Why, You Are Here and Whatever You Are, Be A Good One will love the quotes and teachings of Zen Cats Advice from Zen Leaders: Join some cuddly kittens for a collection of sayings from the Buddha in Zen Cats. Don’t let the adorable cats fool you—they have plenty of mindfulness wisdom to share in the form of quotes and verses. These timeless verses, taken from the Dhammapada, will continue to be helpful and relevant to your life for years to come. Daily Mindfulness: Meditate along with these verses daily to gain a greater understanding of you, your life and your purpose. Learn from the clever cat to be true in body and mind. If you appreciated the mindfulness encouragement from Peace Is Every Step, The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching and Together Is Better, you will love the quotes in Zen Cats. Let your inner Zen Cat guide you to enlightenment.

Join some cuddly kittens for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen Cat guide you to enlightenment.