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Your source for books and tools about mindfulness meditation, Zen living, and being present

It’s Because We Care – a note from Wayne C. Allen


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I wrote and self published my first book back in 1994 – it was a collection of therapy stories called "Stories from the Sea of Life." The stories were pretty well written, if I do say so myself – (the book is out of print.)

I wasn’t as impressed with the production values and look of the book.

Since then, I’ve written several books about zen living, mindfulness meditation, and being present.

Reading and listening, observing and learning – these are the backbones of an enlightened life. Because of the importance of resources for choice and change, The Phoenix Centre is dedicated to our publishing ventures. Our books, audio products, e-books, CD-Rs and Free booklets contain the underpinnings of our beliefs and our work.

Please, take the time to look around, to download some of the free stuff, and to begin a deeper round of self-exploration. Your life will be different after you start. We know this and celebrate this reality.

Warmly,

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A Special Deal on Three Special Books

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Take a look below, and read about This Endless Moment, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall, and Living Life in Growing Orbits.

These three books are specifically designed to challenge you to find your self, land in the present moment, and live life to the fullest. With practical wisdom, both Wast and West, and a year-long exercise book to consolidate your learning, it’s an unbeatable combination!

We’ve also bundled several FREE resources with the books – resources that will make the process easier.

This offer is available as an e-book, zipped file download ONLY.

Please note! this is a fairly large download (15 megs!)
Regular Price: (e-books) $52.00
Special Price: $40.00–Downloadable E-Book Package (zipped file)
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Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall

Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall

Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall is a light-hearted guide to living life fully and deeply. Using Zen stories old and new, illustrations and exercises, Wayne C. Allen takes you on a walk through the workings of your mind, heart, and soul.

For those who love Eastern thought, and equally for those who are fearless explorers of their internal space, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall is an eye-opening jaunt through the ages-while always bringing you into direct contact with yourself-in this moment.

Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall is designed to help you to see the wisdom that is contained in simplicity, in "not knowing," and in fully living your life. Forever, Zen has pointed the essence of life—to clarity, presence, and having a sense of humour.

Here’s what’s you will discover:

  • ways to step back and see the operation of your distinction-making mind.
  • three keys to stop being lost in your head – live in the here and now.
  • the difference between a desire and reality how to wake up, grow up, and get over yourself.
  • the importance of realizing you have no self.
  • why your history is just that – a story.
  • the lesson of the laundromat.
  • the dangers of thought loops.
  • what real baggage tells us about emotional baggage.
  • how AirMiles can lead to waking up.
  • when beliefs are obstacles.
  • a load of intelligence is a dangerous thing.
  • how one word sets you free from fear (hint.. it begins with a "p")
  • why intentions and dreams rarely satisfy the 4 Truths that save your life.
  • 5 ways to live in the present, persistently.
  • how to escape from Indra’s net
  • 6 Methods to make better choices breaking the egotism habit through self-responsibility
  • why is a Zen master
  • 10 exercises in Zen being
  • 10 ways to relate with depth and compassion

This book is available as a paperback book, or as an e-book download

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Price: $20.00–Paperback Book
$16.00–Downloadable E-Book
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Available formats:

* Paperback: 204 pages, or pdf download
* Publisher: The Phoenix Centre Press (July 1, 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN: 9780968444665

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Finding Your Flexibility – Book and Online Videos

Alternative Pain Management

Darbella and I were asked to lead a 3-hour seminar on alternatives to drugs for pain management for Ontario’s Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB.) At the end of the seminar, we offered to run an all day workshop. We developed a book and CD package that became the backbone of the program.

The book from the package has been re-worked to be of benefit to anyone who wishes to gain (or regain) flexibility, freedom of movement, and peace of mind, and we’ve taken the videos from the DVD and put them online, for you to use as guides.

Here’s what’s in the program:

  1. You will discover powerful Zen Meditation and Mindfulness relaxation techniques, geared toward finding inner peace and tranquility.
  2. We will explore traditional Eastern approaches to the movement of Qi Energy.
  3. You will discover two yoga sets designed to increase your flexibility and level of relaxation.
  4. We will show how to breathe efficiently and deeply.
  5. We will help you to see your body’s holding patterns, to learn to adjust your body, to compensate for injuries, and to reset yourself to "neutral."
  6. We will teach you Qi Gong techniques that will allow you to develop and strengthen your Qi, as a healing, calming, and meditative force.

We’ve put a short video on the Information page, so have a look, and order the set—it’s for anyone wanting to establish a Meditation Practice, too

This book is available as a pdf e-book, with access to online videos

Regular Price: $35.00–pdf Downloadable Book, videos
Special Price!!! – $21.00 (40% discount)
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* downloadable pdf book, and Online videos
* Publisher: The Phoenix Centre Press (June 1, 2010)
* Language: English

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Featured Title – Living Life in Growing Orbits

Living Life in Growing Orbits

Living Life in Growing Orbits has been a best seller since it was originally published in 1998. It was newly revised and expanded in 2008.

As I was writing This Endless Moment (see below,) my reviewers asked me to include exercises and projects readers could complete, to make learning the principles easier to do.

I eventually gave in and added the exercises, and also wrote an additional twenty as a bonus download.

I’d shake my head a bit, though, because I’d already written Living Life in Growing Orbits, and this book is the ultimate book of practical exercises.

This book is available as an e-book, pdf download.

Price: $ 20.00-Downloadable pdf e-book Availability: In Stock.

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Wayne Allen is an insightful writer. From his varied life experience, he blends spiritual principles with everyday values, making for a readable, thought provoking blend of stories and ideas.

Foremost, Wayne is very human …. and this comes through in his writing.

This book would be of value to anyone who is genuinely interested in finding deeper meanings in life and relationships. You can read it all at once, or sip it in small quantities. Highly recommended.

Bennet Wong M.D. & Jock McKeen, , M.D.
Founders, The Haven, Gabriola Is. B.C.

Available formats:

* e-book (pdf): 110 pages
* Publisher: The Phoenix Centre Press (November 1, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN: 096844461X
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Getting EXACTLY the Relationship You Want

Getting EXACTLY the Relationship

Back in 1999, I wrote a booklet called "The List of 50." Part of a series of free booklets on aspects of relationships, "The List" was a guide to deciding whom you want to be in relationship with, and then putting what you decide into action.

My clients, since then, have asked me to expand upon this concept of conscious dating. So, I completely re-wrote the booklet into a 100 page book. In addition to completely revising the structure and contents of the booklet, I have included comments from readers, as well as sample Lists of 50. If you’d like to know more about this great resource, click either the image or title, above. You’ll end up on the index page for the book. From there you can read a sample and order the book!

Price: $ 27.00–Downloadable pdf e-book
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Reader Comment

You may not recall, but I met you once a couple of years ago while attending a session with [a client of yours who is a friend of mine] as a quiet witness of your Bodywork. It was quite an intense session, and I was very honoured that she asked me to attend and that you didn’t mind my presence. One activity she has shared with me is the infamous List of 50 . This act of positively exploring my needs and desires was very rewarding. I have shared this idea with many of my friends and family, with many positive results and constructive conversations.

Not surprisingly, this List was a key component in discovering that the person I wished to share my life with was in fact a very close friend of mine. He too completed the assignments, and through some soul searching we realized that we were looking for each other. Though neither of us had considered the act of marriage before, the idea of creating a symbolic union naturally appealed to us.

Available formats:

* 96 pages, pdf download
* Publisher: The Phoenix Centre Press (November 1, 2006)
* Language: English
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This Endless Moment

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An amazing book on living the enlightened life. A perennial best-seller at The Haven, and used as a textbook for new therapists, this book quite simply changes lives. I’ve received countless thank you’s from satisfied readers, who have used the methods described in the book and found real peace and deeper life meaning.

This book is available as a soft cover book, as a digital AUDIO book, and as an e-book download.

Price:
$ 20.00 Paperback
$ 16.00 Downloadable pdf e-book
$ 16.00 Downloadable Digital AUDIO Book
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Available formats:

* Paperback: 115 pages, pdf download, Downloadable AUDIO Book,
* Publisher: The Phoenix Centre Press (November 1, 2004)
* Language: English
* ISBN: 0968444628

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Bodywork and Breathwork CD-R

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This is our premiere Bodywork and Breathwork Teaching tool. Replete with photographs, videos and descriptive text, you’ll learn how and why Bodywork "works," how to breathe for emotional and physical release, and how to explore your emotional and erotic self.

This CD-R only works on PC computers.

If you’ve wanted to explore how to let go of emotional blocks and live a more free and whole life, this resource is for you.

Price: $ 29.95

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Description:

Introduction to Bodywork & Breathwork is an innovative, interactive CD-R. Available only for the Windows operating system, this disk contains text, pictures and video. Viewers will learn the fundamentals of body reading, Breathwork techniques and Bodywork sequences. Richly illustrated with both pictures and demonstration videos, this CD-R is an invaluable tool for those who wish to have an easily accessible guide to this cutting edge therapy style.


Reader Comment

This is a long overdue practical tool that will help to make bodywork and breathwork understandable for both clients and practitioners. It is easy to navigate the CD, and there is a wealth of information on it, showing Wayne’s broad experience. We recommend it highly.
, M.D., F.R.C.P.(c)
, M.D., Lic.Ac.(UK)
Co-Founders, The Haven Institute


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Available formats:

* CD-R, Windows operating system only
* Publisher: The Phoenix Centre Press (2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN: 0968444636
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