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Living beautifully with uncertainty and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122880
Chodron, Pema. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , [2019].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C545 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Chodron, Pema
Editor
Oliver, Joan Duncan
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
[2019]
Subjects
Buddhism
Philosophy
Uncertainty
Fear - psychology
Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611806809
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C545 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Why we meditate : the science and practice of clarity and compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124405
Goleman, Daniel, Rinpoche, Tsoknyi, Kane, Adam. New York, NY: Atria Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 G625w 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goleman, Daniel
Rinpoche, Tsoknyi
Kane, Adam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
212 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation - methods
Buddhism
Philosophy
Self-Compassion
Popular Work
ISBN
9781982178451
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 G625w 2022

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Loving-kindness : the revolutionary art of happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122299
Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xii, 193 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Mindfulness
Compassion
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570629037
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995

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Finding freedom in illness : a guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122365
Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 222 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Mind Body Therapies
Chronic Disease - therapy
Compassion
Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611802634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016

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Places that scare you : a guide to fearlessness in difficult times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19939
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C546p 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Chodron, Pema
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Buddhism
Religion
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Compassion
Fear - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Branch copies may vary by ISBN and pagination.
ISBN
9781570624094
9781611805963
1570624097
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C546p 2001

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Seven circles : indigenous teachings for living well

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124455
Luger, Chelsey, Collins, Thosh. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 L951 2022
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"A revolutionary wellness guide rooted in Indigenous ancestral knowledge, offering wisdom for spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing from Native American wellness activists"-- Provided by publisher
Author
Luger, Chelsey
Collins, Thosh
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
248 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Philosophy
Mind Body Therapies - methods
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Abstract
"A revolutionary wellness guide rooted in Indigenous ancestral knowledge, offering wisdom for spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing from Native American wellness activists"-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780063119208
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA300 L951 2022

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Storied companions : cancer, trauma, and discovering guides for living in Buddhist narratives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123374
Derris, Karen. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by…
Author
Derris, Karen
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
216 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Suffering
Uncertainty
Philosophy
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781614295754
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021

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Mindfulness in plain English

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120304
Gunaratana, Bhante Henepola. [Boston, MA]: Wisdom Publications , 2011. 20th Anniversary ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 G975 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gunaratana, Bhante Henepola
Edition
20th Anniversary ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ix, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Spiritual Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9780861719068
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 G975 2011

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Start where you are : a guide to compassionate living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119942
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM 61 C545 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chodron, Pema
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xiii, 156 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Buddhism
Spirituality
Empathy
Mindfulness
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570628399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM 61 C545 2001

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Reconciliation : healing the inner child

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114093
Hanh, Thich Nhat. Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 H239r 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Parallax Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
174 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Spiritual Therapies
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Suffering
Fear
Relaxation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935209645
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 H239r 2010

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Peace is every step : the path of mindfulness in everyday life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122298
Nhat Hanh, Thich. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Editor
Kotler, Arnold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
xv, 134 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Mindfulness - methods
Buddhism
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553351392
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992

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Mindfulness & acceptance workbook for stress reduction : using acceptance & commitment therapy to manage stress, build resilience & create the life you want

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124414
Livheim, Fredrik, Bond, Frank W. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Livheim, Fredrik
Bond, Frank W.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
227 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Self-Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Self Care
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684031283
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018

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Training the mind and cultivating loving-kindness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119943
Trungpa, Chogyam. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 T871 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Trungpa, Chogyam
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Buddhism
Meditation - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Self-Control
Popular Work
ISBN
0877739544
1590300513
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM425 T871 2003

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Language of healing : daily comfort for women living with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120512
Benson, Pat, Dackman, Linda. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Benson, Pat
Dackman, Linda
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
Meditation
Anecdotes
Bibliotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781573246316
157324631X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014

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Investigating the mind 2005 : the science and clinical applications of meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14556
Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama. Louisville, CO: Mind and Life Institute , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 M663 2005 v.1-6
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
v.1: Meditation-based clinical interventions; v.2: Possible biological substrates of meditation; v.3: Clinical research I : meditation and mental health; v.4: Clinical research II : meditation and physical health (includes additional presentation and questions and answers content); v.5: Integr…
Author
Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama
Corporate Author
Mind and Life Institute. Conference (13th : 2005 November 8-10 : Washington, DC)
Place of Publication
Louisville, CO
Publisher
Mind and Life Institute
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
6 DVD (799 minutes)
Subjects
Buddhism - psychology
Meditation
Religion and Science
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Meditation-based clinical interventions
v.2: Possible biological substrates of meditation
v.3: Clinical research I : meditation and mental health
v.4: Clinical research II : meditation and physical health (includes additional presentation and questions and answers content)
v.5: Integration and final reflections
v.6: Creating and maintaining a healthy mind
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM61 M663 2005 v.1-6

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How to live well with chronic pain and illness : a mindful guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121883
Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Bernhard, Toni
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 337 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Chronic Pain - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mindfulness
Compassion
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781614292487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Mindful self-compassion workbook : a proven way to accept yourself, build inner strength, and thrive

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124413
Neff, Kristin, Germer, Christopher K. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 N383m 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Mindful path to self-compassion
Author
Neff, Kristin
Germer, Christopher K
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
viii, 206 pages ; 27 cm
Subjects
Self-Compassion
Mindfulness - methods
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781462526789
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 N383m 2018

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Practical mindfulness : a physician's no-nonsense guide to meditation for beginners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124418
Sazima, Greg. Coral Gables, FL: Mango Media , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 S275p 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sazima, Greg
Place of Publication
Coral Gables, FL
Publisher
Mango Media
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
311 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation - methods
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781642504378
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 S275p 2022

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True refuge : finding peace and freedom in your own awakened heart

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123552
New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2016 | 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2016
1997
Physical Description
xviii, 290 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Uncertainty
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553386349
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016

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When things fall apart : heart advice for difficult times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19862
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2002 | 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C434 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Chodron, Pema
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2002
1997
Physical Description
xiv, 191 p. ; 18 cm.
Series
Shambhala library
Subjects
Buddhism
Religion
Uncertainty
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570629693
1570629692
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C434 2002

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