It is wisdom which is seeking for wisdom. The practice of Zen mind is beginner's mind. The innocence of the first inquiry—what am I?—is needed throughout Zen practice. The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habits of the expert, ready to accept, to doubt, and open to all the possibilities. It is the kind of mind which can see things as they are, which step by step and in a flash can realize the original nature of everything. This practice of Zen mind is found throughout the book. Directly or by inference, every section of the book concerns the question of how to maintain beginner's mind through your meditation and in your life. This is an ancient way of teaching, using the simplest language and the situations of everyday life. This means the student should teach himself. Beginner's mind was a favorite expression of Dogen-zenji's. The calligraphy of the frontispiece, also by Suzuki-roshi, reads shoshin, or beginner's mind.PROLOGUE
Beginner's mind: “In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few.”PART ONE: Right Practice
Zazen practice is the direct expression of our true nature. Strictly speaking, for a human being, there is no other practice than this practice; there is no other way of life than this way of life. POSTURE “These forms are not the means of obtaining the right state of mind. To take this posture is itself to have the right state of mind. There is no need to obtain some special state of mind.” BREATHING “What we call 'I' is just a swinging door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale.” CONTROL “To give your sheep or cow a large, spacious meadow is the way to control him.” MIND WAVES “Because we enjoy all aspects of life as an unfolding of big mind, we do not care for any excessive joy. So we have imperturbable composure.” MIND WEEDS “You should rather be grateful for the weeds you have in your mind, because eventually they will enrich your practice.” THE MARROW OF ZEN “In the zazen posture, your mind and body have great power to accept things as they are, whether agreeable or disagreeable.” NO DUALISM “To stop your mind does not mean to stop the activities of mind. It means your mind pervades your whole body. With your full mind you form the mudra in your hands.” BOWING “Bowing is a very serious practice. You should be prepared to bow, even in your last moment. Even though it is impossible to get rid of our self-centered desires, we have to do it. Our true nature wants us to.” NOTHING SPECIAL “If you continue this simple practice every day, you will obtain some wonderful power. Before you attain it, it is something wonderful, but after you attain it, it is nothing special.”PART TWO: Right Attitude
The point we emphasize is strong confidence in our original nature. SINGLE-MINDED WAY “Even if the sun were to rise from the west, the Bodhisattva has only one way.” REPETITION “If you lose the spirit of repetition, your practice will become quite difficult.” ZEN AND EXCITEMENT “Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.” RIGHT EFFORT “If your practice is good, you may become proud of it. What you do is good, but something more is added to it. Pride is extra. Right effort is to get rid of something extra.” NO TRACE “When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.” GOD GIVING “'To give is nonattachment,' that is, just not to attach to anything is to give.” MISTAKES IN PRACTICE “It is when your practice is rather greedy that you become discouraged with it. So you should be grateful that you have a sign or warning signal to show you the weak point in your practice.” LIMITING YOUR ACTIVITY “Usually when someone believes in a particular religion, his attitude becomes more and more a sharp angle pointing away from himself. In our way the point of the angle is always towards ourselves.” STUDY YOURSELF “To have some deep feeling about Buddhism is not the point; we just do what we should do, like eating supper and going to bed. This is Buddhism.” TO POLISH A TILE “When you become you, Zen becomes Zen. When you are you, you see things as they are, and you become one with your surroundings.” CONSTANCY “People who know the state of emptiness will always be able to dissolve their problems by constancy.” COMMUNICATION “Without any intentional, fancy way of adjusting yourself, to express yourself as you are is the most important thing.” NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE “Big mind is something to express, not something to figure out. Big mind is something you have, not something to seek for.” NIRVANA, THE WATERFALL “Our life and death are the same thing. When we realize this fact, we have no fear of death anymore, nor actual difficulty in our life.”PART THREE: Right Understanding
Our understanding of Buddhism is not just an intellectual understanding. True understanding is actual practice itself. TRADITIONAL ZEN SPIRIT “If you are trying to attain enlightenment, you are creating and being driven by karma, and you are wasting your time on your black cushion.” TRANSIENCY “We should find perfect existence through imperfect existence.” THE QUALITY OF BEING “When you do something, if you fix your mind on the activity with some confidence, the quality of your state of mind is the activity itself. When you are concentrated on the quality of your being, you are prepared for the activity.” NATURALNESS “Moment after moment, everyone comes out from nothingness. This is the true joy of life.” EMPTINESS “When you study Buddhism you should have a general house cleaning of your mind.” READINESS, MINDFULNESS “It is the readiness of the mind that is wisdom.” BELIEVING IN NOTHING “In our everyday life our thinking is ninety-nine percent self-centered. 'Why do I have suffering? Why do I have trouble?' ” ATTACHMENT, NONATTACHMENT “That we are attached to some beauty is also Buddha's activity.” CALMNESS “For Zen students a weed is a treasure.” EXPERIENCE, NOT PHILOSOPHY “There is something blasphemous in talking about how Buddhism is perfect as a philosophy or teaching without knowing what it actually is.” ORIGINAL BUDDHISM “Actually, we are not the Soto school at all. We are just Buddhists. We are not even Zen Buddhists. If we understand this point, we are truly Buddhists.” BEYOND CONSCIOUSNESS “To realize pure mind in your delusion is practice. If you try to expel the delusion it will only persist the more. Just say, 'Oh, this is just delusion,' and do not be bothered by it.” BUDDHA'S ENLIGHTENMENT “If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.”
Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Taoism Books (Nov 2023)
1. Tao Te Ching Laozi, 1970 2. Tao: The Watercourse Way Alan Watts, 1975 3. Taoism: An Essential Guide Eva Wong, 2011 4. The Tao of Pooh Benjamin Hoff, 1982 5. 365 Tao: Daily Meditations Deng Ming-Dao, 1992 6. Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao Wayne Dyer, 2007 7. Zhuangzi Chuang-Tzu, 1996 8. The Secret of the Golden Flower: A Chinese Book of Life 2003 9. The Tao of Physics Fritjof Capra, 1975 10. Taoism for Beginners: Understanding and Applying Taoist History, Concepts, and Practices Elizabeth Reninger, 2020 11. The Te of Piglet Benjamin Hoff, 1992 12. Lieh-tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living 1995 13. Cultivating Stillness: A Taoist Manual for Transforming Body and Mind 1992 14. Way of Chuang Tzu Thomas Merton, 1965 15. Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way Ursula K. Le Guin, 1997 16. Nourishing the Essence of Life: The Outer, Inner, and Secret Teachings of Taoism 2004 17. The Essential Koran Thomas Cleary, 1991 18. Sufism and Taoism: A Comparative Study of Key Philosophical Concepts Toshihiko Izutsu, 1983 19. The I Ching: Or, Book of Changes 1950 20. The Art of War Sun Tzu, 2015 21. Seven Taoist Masters: A Folk Novel of China 1990 22. Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee Shannon Lee, 2020 23. Taoism for Beginners: A Guide to Balanced Living C. Alexander Simpkins, 2021 24. The Taoist experience Livia Kohn, 1993 25. The secret of secrets Osho, 1982 26. Awakening to the Tao Liu Yiming, 1988 27. The Eternal Tao Te Ching: The Philosophical Masterwork of Taoism and Its Relevance Today Benjamin Hoff, 2021 28. Hua Hu Ching: Teachings of Lao Tzu Laozi, 1979 29. Chuang tsu: Inner chapters Chuang-Tzu, 1974 30. Chronicles of Tao: The Secret Life of a Taoist Master Deng Ming-Dao, 1993 31. Everyday Tao: Living with Balance and Harmony Deng Ming-Dao, 1996 32. The tao is silent Raymond Smullyan, 1977 33. Taoist Yoga: Alchemy and Immortality Pi Chʻen Chao, 1971 34. Finding a Life of Harmony and Balance: A Taoist Master's Path to Wisdom Kaiguo Chen, 2020 35. The Way of Zen Alan Watts, 1957 36. Taoist secrets of love Mantak Chia, 1984 37. Tao Te Ching: With Over 150 Photographs by Jane English Laozi 38. Practicing the Tao Te Ching: 81 Steps on the Way Solala Towler, 2016 39. The Texts of Taoism James Legge, 1891 40. Living the Wisdom of the Tao: The Complete Tao Te Ching and Affirmations Wayne Dyer, 2008 41. Taoism: The Fundamental Books: Tao Te Ching, Lieh Tzŭ, Chuang Tzŭ Laozi 42. I Ching 43. The Inner Teachings of Taoism Liu Yiming 44. The Taoist Classics, Volume Four: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary Thomas Cleary, 2000 45. Absolute Tao Osho, 2012 46. Confucianism & Taoism Julia Ching, 1994 47. Tao: The Pathless Path Osho, 1979 48. Taoism For Dummies Jonathan Herman, 2013 49. Tao Te Ching (New Edition with Commentary) Laozi 50. Tao Der Fuhrung John Heider, 1985 51. China Root: Taoism, Ch'an, and Original Zen David Hinton, 2020
Stoicism Books (Nov 2023)
1. Meditations Marcus Aurelius, 2000 2. The Daily Stoic Ryan Holiday, 2016 3. Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium Lucius Annaeus Seneca, 2021 4. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius Donald Robertson, 2019 5. How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life Massimo Pigliucci, 2017 6. The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living Ryan Holiday, 2016 7. A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy William Braxton Irvine, 2008 8. Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius Ryan Holiday, 2020 9. The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness Jonas Salzgeber, 2019 10. The inner citadel Pierre Hadot, 1998 11. Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life Donald Robertson, 2018 12. The Obstacle Is the Way Ryan Holiday, 2014 13. On the Shortness of Life Lucius Annaeus Seneca, 2003 14. Discourses and selected writings Epictetus, 2008 15. Stoicism for Inner Peace Einzelgänger, 2021 16. The Art of Living Epictetus 17. The Practicing Stoic Ward Farnsworth, 2018 18. Lessons in Stoicism: What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us about How to Live John Sellars, 2019 19. Ego Is the Enemy Ryan Holiday, 2016 20. How to Be a Stoic Massimo Pigliucci, 2017 21. Enchiridion of Epictetus Epictetus, 2007 22. The Cambridge Companion to the Stoics 2003 23. Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Ryan Holiday, 2022 24. Discourses of Epictetus Epictetus, 1535 25. The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient William Braxton Irvine, 2019 26. A new stoicism Lawrence C. Becker, 1998 27. A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control—52 Week-by-Week Lessons Massimo Pigliucci 28. That One Should Disdain Hardships: The Teachings of a Roman Stoic Gaius Musonius Rufus 29. 365 Ways to be More Stoic: A Day-by-day Guide to Practical Stoicism Tim LeBon, 2022 30. Stoic Classics Collection: Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, Epictetus's Enchiridion, Seneca's on the Happy Life Epictetus 31. Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave Ryan Holiday, 2021 32. A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living Massimo Pigliucci, 2020 33. The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of Living Ryan Holiday, 2017 34. The Discourses Epictetus 35. The Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness 1995 36. The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity Matthew J. van Natta, 2019 37. The stoics Mark Holowchak, 2008 38. How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy 2020 39. Stillness Is the Key Ryan Holiday, 2019 40. Stoicism: Introduction to the Stoic Way of Life James Ryan, 2017 41. The Stoics Epictetus 42. Journal Like a Stoic: A 90-Day Stoicism Program to Live with Greater Acceptance, Less Judgment, and Deeper Intentionality (Includes Teachings of Marcus Aurelius) Brittany Polat, 2022 43. Aristotle and the Stoics Harry Sandbach, 1975 44. Courage Under Fire: Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior James Stockdale, 1993 45. Stoicism: Mastery - Mastering the Stoic Way of Life James Ryan, 2017 46. How To Be a Stoic 2017 47. Discipline Is Destiny: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ryan Holiday, 2022 48. Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius Lucius Annaeus Seneca 49. The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life Epictetus 50. Stoicism and Emotion Margaret Graver, 2007 51. Discourses and Selected Writings of Epictetus (19th Century Classics Illustrated Edition) Epictetus
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Buddhism Books (Oct 2023)
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1. The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching Thich Nhat Hanh, 1997 2. What the Buddha Taught Walpola Rahula Thero, 1959 3. The Miracle of Mindfulness Thich Nhat Hanh, 1975 4. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Shunryū Suzuki, 1970 5. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Robert M. Pirsig, 1974 6. Buddha's Teachings The Buddha, 1995 7. When Things Fall Apart Pema Chödrön, 1996 8. Why Buddhism Is True Robert Wright, 2017 9. Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day Jay Shetty, 2020 10. How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving David Richo, 2002 11. Dhammapada 2018 12. The Way of Zen Alan Watts, 1957 13. No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering Thich Nhat Hanh, 2014 14. Buddhism for Beginners Thubten Chodron, 2001 15. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World Haemin Sunim, 2017 16. Mindfulness in Plain English: 20th Anniversary Edition Henepola Gunaratana, 2010 17. Peace Is Every Step Thich Nhat Hanh, 1990 18. Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm Thich Nhat Hanh, 2012 19. Buddhism Plain and Simple Steve Hagen, 1997 20. The Buddha and His Dhamma Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, 1957 21. Bardo Thodol 1927 22. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Sogyal Rinpoche, 1992 23. No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions about Core Buddhist Teachings Noah Rasheta, 2018 24. Siddhartha Hermann Hesse, 1922 25. The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering Into Peace, Joy, and Liberation Thich Nhat Hanh, 2014 26. You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment Thich Nhat Hanh, 2009 27. Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Chögyam Trungpa, 1973 28. Big Panda and Tiny Dragon James Norbury, 2020 29. The Book of Joy Desmond Tutu, 2016 30. The Essence of Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment Ryūhō Ōkawa, 2000 31. The Words of My Perfect Teacher: A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism Patrul Rinpoche, 1991 32. Being Peace Thich Nhat Hanh, 1987 33. The Art of Happiness 14th Dalai Lama, 1998 34. Living Buddha, Living Christ Thich Nhat Hanh, 1995 35. Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha Tara Brach, 2003 36. Introducing Buddha: A Graphic Guide Borin Van Loon, 1999 37. In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon 2005 38. The Buddha In Daily Life: An Introduction to the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin Richard Causton, 1995 39. BUDDHA: Spirituality For Leadership & Success Pranay, 2020 40. The Wisdom of Insecurity Alan Watts, 1951 41. Buddhism Without Beliefs Stephen Batchelor, 1997 42. The Art of Living Thich Nhat Hanh, 2017 43. Introduction to the History of Indian Buddhism Eugène Burnouf, 1844 44. Why We Meditate: 7 Simple Practices for a Calmer Mind Daniel Goleman, 2022 45. Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money Ken Honda, 2019 46. The Places That Scare You Pema Chödrön, 2001 47. Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King Patrick Olivelle, 2023 48. Bones, Stones, and Buddhist Monks: Collected Papers on the Archaeology, Epigraphy, and Texts of Monastic Buddhism in India Gregory Schopen, 1997 49. How We Live Is How We Die Pema Chödrön, 2022 50. Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living Pema Chödrön, 1994
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Meditation Music (Oct 2023)
1: Japanese Zen Music - Japanese Flute Music For Healing, Soothing, Meditation 2: Zen on the Top of the Mountain - Beautiful Japanese Music For Meditation, Soothing, Healing 3: Stop overthinking | Tibetan Flute Healing | 528hz | Eliminate stress and anxiety 4: Tibetan Healing Flute | Melatonin And Toxin Release | Eliminate Stress and Calm the Mind 5: Tibetan Healing Flute | Release Of Melatonin And Toxin | Eliminate Stress And Calm The Mind 6: Japanese Zen Music with Rain Sound - Japanese Flute Music For Soothing, Healing, Meditation 7: Morning Zen in the Green Forest with Japanese Flute Music - Japanese Zen Music For Soothing, Healing 8: Rainy day in Japanese Zen Garden - Japanese Flute Music For Soothing, Meditation, Healing 9: Rainy Day in a Serene Ancient Temple - Japanese Zen Music For Soothing, Meditation, Healing 10: Peaceful Night by The Lake - Japanese Flute Music - Meditation Music, Calming Music 11: Japanese flute music, Soothing, Relaxing, Healing, Studying🍁 Instrumental Music Collection 12: Tibetan Healing Flute • Release Of Melatonin And Toxin • Eliminate Stress And Calm The Mind 13: Under 5 MINUTES | Cures for Anxiety Disorders, Depression | Melatonin Release 14: 3 HOURS Relaxing Music "Evening Meditation" Background for Yoga, Massage, Spa 15: Himalaya - Beautiful Tibet Fantasy Music - Ethereal Ambient for Sleep, Healing, and Relaxation 16: Om Mani Padme Hum Original Extended Version (x9)
Deep Learning Books (Oct 2023)
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1. Deep Learning Yoshua Bengio, 2015 2. Deep Learning with Python François Chollet, 2017 3. Deep Learning: A Practitioner's Approach Josh Patterson, 2017 4. Deep Learning from Scratch: Building with Python from First Principles Seth Weidman, 2019 5. Grokking Deep Learning Andrew W. Trask, 2019 6. Deep Learning for Coders with Fastai and PyTorch Jeremy Howard, 2020 7. Neural Networks and Deep Learning 2017 8. Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems Geron Aurelien, 2017 9. Neural Networks and Deep Learning: A Textbook Charu C. Aggarwal, 2018 10. Learning Deep Learning: Theory and Practice of Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Transformers Using TensorFlow Magnus Ekman, 2021 11. Fundamentals of Deep Learning: Designing Next-Generation Machine Intelligence Algorithms Nikhil Buduma, 2017 12. Deep Learning with R François Chollet, 2018 13. Grokking Deep Reinforcement Learning Miguel Morales, 2020 14. The Hundred-page Machine Learning Book Andriy Burkov, 2019 15. Artificial Intelligence By Example: Acquire Advanced AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Design Skills, 2nd Edition Denis Rothman, 2020 16. Hands-On Deep Learning Algorithms with Python: Master Deep Learning Algorithms with Extensive Math by Implementing Them Using TensorFlow Sudharsan Ravichandiran, 2019 17. Fundamentals of Deep Learning Nikhil Buduma, 2022 18. Deep Learning Illustrated: A Visual, Interactive Guide to Artificial Intelligence Jon Krohn, 2019 19. Deep Learning Cookbook: Practical Recipes to Get Started Quickly Douwe Osinga, 2018 20. Deep Learning John D. Kelleher, 2019 21. Deep Learning for Vision Systems Mohamed Elgendy, 2020 22. Generative Deep Learning: Teaching Machines to Paint, Write, Compose, and Play David Foster, 2019 23. Deep Learning: A Visual Approach Andrew Glassner, 2021 24. Deep Learning with Python, Second Edition François Chollet, 2021 25. Deep Learning with R, Second Edition Joseph J. Allaire, 2022 26. Deep Learning in Computer Vision: Principles and Applications 2020 27. TinyML: Machine Learning with TensorFlow Lite on Arduino and Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers Daniel Situnayake, 2019 28. GANs in Action: Deep Learning with Generative Adversarial Networks Vladimir Bok, 2019 29. Grokking Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Rishal Hurbans, 2020 30. Dive Into Deep Learning Zachary Lipton, 2023 31. Inside Deep Learning: Math, Algorithms, Models Edward Raff, 2022 32. Math for Deep Learning: What You Need to Know to Understand Neural Networks Ronald T Kneusel, 2021 33. Evolutionary Deep Learning: Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks Micheal Lanham, 2023 34. Understanding Machine Learning: From Theory to Algorithms Shai Shalev-Shwartz, 2014 35. Deep Learning with PyTorch Thomas Viehmann, 2020 36. Python Machine Learning: Machine Learning and Deep Learning with Python, Scikit-learn, and TensorFlow 2 Sebastian Raschka, 2019 37. TensorFlow Machine Learning Cookbook Nick McClure, 2017 38. The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World Pedro Domingos, 2015 39. Deep Learning with TensorFlow and Keras: Build and Deploy Supervised, Unsupervised, Deep, and Reinforcement Learning Models Sujit Pal, 2022 40. Machine Learning - A Journey To Deep Learning: With Exercises And Answers Andreas Miroslaus Wichert, 2021 41. Hands-on Machine Learning with JavaScript: Solve Complex Computational Web Problems Using Machine Learning Burak Kanber, 2018 42. Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: A Guide for Data Scientists Sarah Guido, 2016 43. Python Machine Learning Sebastian Raschka, 2015 44. Artificial Intelligence for Humans Jeff Heaton, 2013 45. Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners: A Plain English Introduction Oliver Theobald, 2017 46. Practical Deep Learning for Cloud, Mobile, and Edge: Real-World AI & Computer-Vision Projects Using Python, Keras & TensorFlow Anirudh Koul, 2019 47. Introduction to Deep Learning: From Logical Calculus to Artificial Intelligence Sandro Skansi, 2018 48. Deep Learning: Methods and Applications Dong Yu, 2014 49. Machine Learning with Python Cookbook: Practical Solutions from Preprocessing to Deep Learning Chris Albon, 2018 50. Advanced Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2 and Keras: Apply DL, GANs, VAEs, Deep RL, Unsupervised Learning, Object Detection and Segmentation, and More, 2nd Edition Rowel Atienza, 2020 51. An Introduction to Statistical Learning: With Applications in R Trevor Hastie, 2013 52. Deep Learning. Foundations and Concepts Christopher M. Bishop, Hugh Bishop Springer (2023)
Books on Freelancing (Oct 2023)
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1. The Freelancer's Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams—On Your Terms Sara Horowitz, 2012 2. The 4-Hour Workweek Tim Ferriss, 2007 3. My So-Called Freelance Life Michelle Goodman, 2008 4. Rework David Heinemeier Hansson, 2010 5. Cash Money Freelancing: 76 Bright Ideas to Make More Money from Your Freelance Business Tom Albrighton, 2020 6. Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer: The Evolution of a $1m Web Designer Liam Veitch, 2014 7. Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business Meg Mateo Ilasco, 2010 8. The $100 Startup Chris Guillebeau, 2012 9. Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business Paul Jarvis, 2019 10. The Freelance Introvert: Work the Way You Want Without Changing who You are Tom Albrighton, 2020 11. Pyjama Profit: The Millennial's Guide to a Sustainable Freelance Career Varun Mayya, 2018 12. The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed: The Only Personal Finance System for People with Not-So-Regular Jobs Joseph D'Agnese, 2010 13. The Freelance Way: Best Business Practices, Tools and Strategies for Freelancers Robert Vlach, 2019 14. Brilliant Freelancer: Discover The Power Of Your Own Success Leif Kendall, 2011 15. Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout Sarah Townsend, 2020 16. The Wealthy Freelancer: 12 Secrets to a Great Income and an Enviable Lifestyle Steve Slaunwhite, 2010 17. Getting Things Done David Allen, 2001 18. Book Yourself Solid Michael Port, 2006 19. Falling Off The Ladder: Revamp Your Mindset and Thrive in Self-employment Helen Hill, 2021 20. The Freelancing Handbook Kesava Belletty, 2020 21. The LinkedIn Blackbook: An actionable guide to getting clients, launching a successful freelancing journey, and building a standout LinkedIn profile that will give long term results. 2020 22. Value-Based Fees: How to Charge - and Get - What You're Worth Alan Weiss, 2002 23. This Year Will Be Different: The Insightful Guide to Becoming a Freelancer Monika Kanokova, 2015 24. Champagne and Wax Crayons: Riding the Madness of the Creative Industries Ben Tallon, 2015 25. Copywriting Made Simple: How to Write Powerful and Persuasive Copy that Sells Tom Albrighton, 2018 26. Anti-Sell: Marketing, Lead Generation and Networking Tips for Freelancers Who Hate Sales Steve Morgan, 2019 27. Making Your Website Work: 100 Copy & Design Tweaks for Smart Business Owners Gill Andrews, 2019 28. Six-figure freelancing Kelly James-Enger, 2005 29. Get Clients Now! A 28-day Marketing Program for Professionals, Consultants, and Coaches C. J. Hayden, 1999 30. The 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Freelancing: What Nobody Else Has Told You David R. Rodriguez, 2018 31. The Well-fed Writer: Financial Self-sufficiency as a Freelance Writer in Six Months Or Less Peter Bowerman, 2000 32. The Human Freelancer: A Guide to Happy and Honest Self-employment for Conscientious Newcomers Chris Kenworthy, 2014 33. Ego Is the Enemy Ryan Holiday, 2016 34. Freelance Like a Pro: 21 Lessons on Finding Work, Landing Clients, and Earning More As a Freelancer Roshan Perera, 2018 35. How to Start Freelancing as a Business Analyst: A Practical Guide to Start and Succeed as a Freelance Business Analyst Diwakar Kumar Singh, 2022 36. How to win friends and influence people. How to stop worrying and start living Dale Carnegie, 1936 37. The Six-Figure Freelancer: Your Roadmap to Success in the Gig Economy Laura Briggs, 2020 38. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey, 1989 39. Freelance, and Business, and Stuff: A Guide for Creatives Jennifer Hood, 2018 40. The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing: How to Write, Work, and Thrive on Your Own Terms Zachary Petit, 2015 41. Freelance Your Way to Freedom: How to Free Yourself from the Corporate World and Build the Life of Your Dreams Alexandra Fasulo, 2022 42. Craft, Inc. Meg Mateo Ilasco, 2007 43. The Anti 9 to 5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube Michelle Goodman, 2007 44. The Complete Freelancer Guide: Become Your Own Boss, Do what You Love, and Make Money Doing it Ian Balina, 2017 45. The Creative Professional's Guide to Money: How to Think About It, How to Talk About It, How to Manage It Ilise Benun, 2011 46. Student Freelancing 101: A Start-To-Finish Course to Becoming a Student Freelancer Amber Leigh Turner, 2012 47. Start & Run a Copywriting Business Steve Slaunwhite, 2000 48. Money-Smart Solopreneur: A Personal Finance System for Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, and Side-Hustlers Laura D. Adams, 2020 49. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business: The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch Inc, 2019 50. The Freelance Content Marketing Writer: Find Your Perfect Clients, Make Tons of Money and Build a Business You Love Jennifer Goforth Gregory, 2018 51. Guide to Becoming a Freelance Writer: Use Freelancing Websites to Source Content Writing Jobs and Make Money from Home! Rhea Gaur, 2017
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Ashwagandha
Overview Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in Asia and Africa. It is commonly used for stress. There is little evidence for its use as an "adaptogen." Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall wellbeing. You can take adaptogens by adding them to food or beverages or take them as tinctures. Adaptogens bring your body back to a steady balance by managing both physical and mental stressors. Ashwagandha contains chemicals that might help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, and alter the immune system. Since ashwagandha is traditionally used as an adaptogen, it is used for many conditions related to stress. Adaptogens are believed to help the body resist physical and mental stress. Some of the conditions it is used for include insomnia, aging, anxiety and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using ashwagandha for COVID-19. Don't confuse ashwagandha with Physalis alkekengi. Both are known as winter cherry. Also, don't confuse ashwagandha with American ginseng, Panax ginseng, or eleuthero. --- Uses & Effectiveness Possibly Effective for A type of persistent anxiety marked by exaggerated worry and tension (generalized anxiety disorder or GAD). Taking ashwagandha by mouth seems to improve anxiety in people with persistent anxiety. Insomnia. Taking ashwagandha by mouth seems to improve overall sleep and sleep quality in some people. Stress. Taking ashwagandha by mouth seems to help reduce stress in some people. It might also help reduce stress-related weight gain. There is interest in using ashwagandha for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful. --- Side Effects When taken by mouth: Ashwagandha is possibly safe when used for up to 3 months. The long-term safety of ashwagandha is not known. Large doses of ashwagandha might cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and vomiting. Rarely, liver problems, including severe liver failure and a need for liver transplantation, might occur. When applied to the skin: Lotion containing ashwagandha is possibly safe when used for up to 2 months. Special Precautions and Warnings When taken by mouth: Ashwagandha is possibly safe when used for up to 3 months. The long-term safety of ashwagandha is not known. Large doses of ashwagandha might cause stomach upset, diarrhea, and vomiting. Rarely, liver problems, including severe liver failure and a need for liver transplantation, might occur. When applied to the skin: Lotion containing ashwagandha is possibly safe when used for up to 2 months. Pregnancy: It is likely unsafe to use ashwagandha when pregnant. There is some evidence that ashwagandha might cause miscarriages. Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if ashwagandha is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Interactions
Moderate Interaction Be cautious with this combination Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA Ashwagandha can increase the activity of the immune system. Some medications, such as those used after a transplant, decrease the activity of the immune system. Taking ashwagandha along with these medications might decrease the effects of these medications. Sedative medications (Benzodiazepines) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA Ashwagandha might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking ashwagandha with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness. Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA Ashwagandha might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking ashwagandha with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness. Thyroid hormone interacts with ASHWAGANDHA The body naturally produces thyroid hormones. Ashwagandha might increase how much thyroid hormone the body produces. Taking ashwagandha with thyroid hormone pills might cause too much thyroid hormone in the body, and increase the effects and side effects of thyroid hormone. Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA Ashwagandha might lower blood sugar levels. Taking ashwagandha along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA Ashwagandha might lower blood pressure. Taking ashwagandha along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.Dosing
Ashwagandha has most often been used by adults in doses up to 1000 mg daily, for up to 12 weeks. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition. Ref: WebMD
Shankhpushpi (Syrup by Dabur)
Dabur Shankhpushpi Syrup is an Ayurvedic formulation that can help improve learning and concentration. It can be beneficial for reducing mental fatigue. Key Ingredients in Dabur Formulation 1. Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis, PL.) 2. Brahmi (Hydrocotyle asiatica, PL.) 3. Nimbu Satva (Citrus limon, Satva) 4. Sharkara 5. Water 6. Preservatives: Sodium methylparaben I.P., Sodium propylparaben I.P. Ingredients in Baidyanath formulation Each 5 ml contains: # Shankha Pushpi (125 mg) # Brahmi (3 mg) Indications # Improving learning and concentration # Reducing mental fatigue Indications Suggested by Baidyanath 1. Promotoes concentration 2. Improves grasping power 3. Improves memory 4. Keeps you alert and sharp Key Benefits The syrup can help improve learning and concentration It may aid in minimising mental fatigue It can improve overall health and well-being Ref: 1mg.com
Chlorzoxazone (Salt)
Chlorzoxazone is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the discomfort caused by acute (short-term), painful muscle or bone conditions. However, this medicine does not take the place of rest, exercise, physical therapy, or other treatments that your doctor may recommend for your medical condition. Chlorzoxazone is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relax muscles. Ref: mayoclinic --- Chlorzoxazone (INN) is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasm and the resulting pain or discomfort. It can also be administered for acute pain in general and for tension headache (muscle contraction headache). It acts on the spinal cord by depressing reflexes. It is sold under the brand names Lorzone, Paraflex and Muscol and in combination form as Parafon Forte, a combination of chlorzoxazone and acetaminophen (paracetamol). Possible side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, malaise, nausea, vomiting, and liver dysfunction. Used with acetaminophen it has added risk of hepatotoxicity. It is available as a generic medication. Like metaxalone, its mechanism of action is still in question. It is believed that metaxalone works by altering serotonin levels and acting as a mild MAO inhibitor. The mechanism of action of chlorzoxazone is thought to act on Gaba-A & B receptors and voltage-gated calcium channels to a degree. General central nervous system depression is the only currently accepted aspect to its medical benefits. Elucidation of the exact mechanism of action is ongoing but there is limited study due to the existence of more effective, safe muscle relaxants (ex. diazepam, cyclobenzaprine, tizanidine), greatly limiting the potential benefit of identifying novel compounds which share chlorzoxazone's mechanism of action.
Aldigesic P Tablet
Manufacturer
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Aceclofenac (100mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)
Aldigesic P 100mg/325mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Aldigesic P 100mg/325mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help you with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects by prescribing an alternative medicine or adjusting the dose.
Aldigesic P 100mg/325mg Tablet may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using Aldigesic P 100mg/325mg Tablet.
Uses of Aldigesic P Tablet
Pain relief
Benefits of Aldigesic P Tablet
# In Pain relief
Aldigesic P 100mg/325mg Tablet is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. Some of the conditions in which Aldigesic P 100mg/325mg Tablet is used are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
How Aldigesic P Tablet works
Aldigesic P 100mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Lupiflex 4 Tablet
Lupiflex 4 Tablet Manufacturer Lupin Ltd SALT COMPOSITION Ketoprofen (50mg) + Thiocolchicoside (4mg) Product introduction Lupiflex 4 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provide relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms. Lupiflex 4 Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer duration than recommended by your doctor. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects. The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine. Uses of Lupiflex Tablet Pain due to muscle spasm Benefits of Lupiflex Tablet In Pain due to muscle spasm Lupiflex 4 Tablet treats pain due to muscle spasm by relaxing stiff muscles. It also reduces swelling in the muscles. Altogether, it helps in easy movement and reduces discomfort. Once you see some improvement, you can start doing therapy exercises (such as walking or breathing exercises) that will help you get your strength back more quickly. Side effects of Lupiflex Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them # Nausea # Indigestion # Heartburn # Stomach pain How Lupiflex Tablet works Lupiflex 4 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ketoprofen and Thiocolchicoside which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles. Fact Box Habit Forming: No Therapeutic Class: PAIN ANALGESICS
Lubrifresh Eye Drop
Lubrifresh Eye Drop Manufacturer Sapient Laboratories Pvt Ltd SALT COMPOSITION Carboxymethylcellulose (0.5% w/v) + Oxychloro Complex (0.005% w/v) Product Information Lubrifresh Eye Drop is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of dry eyes. It lubricates the eyes helps in maintaining the moisture of the eyes. This way it provides temporary relief from burning and discomfort caused by dry eyes. It also reduces redness and swelling of the eye. Lubrifresh Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Use it in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Use of this medicine may cause burning sensation, stinging, and irritation at the application site. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive. Uses of Lubrifresh Eye Drop Treatment of Dry eyes Benefits of Lubrifresh Eye Drop # In Treatment of Dry eyes Dry eyes is a condition in which your eyes do not produce enough tears to keep them moist. It can be caused by sitting in front of the computer for a long time, certain medications or environmental conditions. Lubrifresh Eye Drop adds moisture to your eyes and keeps them lubricated. This gives relief from burning sensation and discomfort due to dryness of the eyes. If you wear soft contact lenses, you should remove them before applying Lubrifresh Eye Drop. Side effects of Lubrifresh Eye Drop Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them # Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness) # Blurred vision How Lubrifresh Eye Drop works Lubrifresh Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Carboxymethylcellulose and Oxychloro Complex. Carboxymethylcellulose is a lubricating medicine similar to natural tears. It provides temporary relief of burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye. Oxychloro Complex is a preservative.
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Python Modules
Python Modules
- Simply a module is a library of code ( Python Code file with extention .py )
- It’s contains set of functions you want to include in your applications
- # For Ex – Saving following code in a file with name as mymodule.py
- Use of an existing module in another python program...
def greeting(name):
print("Hello," + name)
# For Ex – Save following code in file with name UseOfExistingModule.py
import mymodule # importing an existing module
mymodule.greeting("Jonathan") # Calling of specific function
modulename.functionname
Use of variables in modules
- A module can contain any type of variable
- Variable type can be : String , Array , List , Set , Tuple , Dictionary etc
# For Ex - Save following code in the file as mymodule.py
person = {
"name":"John",
"age": 36,
"country:"Norway"
}
# Using above module in another program as follow
import mymodule
a = mymodule.person["age"] # Accessing age property of person1 Dict.
print(a)
Output Will be : 36
Naming And Python Modules
# You can give any name to the module file but it must have the file extension .py # You can create an alias when you import a module, by using the as keyword # For Ex – Create an alias for mymodule called mx
import mymodule as mx
a = mx.person1["age"] # Use of alias name to call a module function
print(a)
Output will be : 36
# Using Built-In Modules : you can use built in module by importing them # For Ex – Import and use the platform built in module
import platform # platform is a built in module x = platform.system() # Calling a function of built in module print(x) # This will print name of running OS on system
Output will be : Windows ( In Case of Windows OS )
Use the dir() Function
- This is a built in function
- It is used to list out all the function / variables defined in a module
# For Ex – List out all the functions and variables in platform module
import platform
x = dir(platform) # Passing module name to list out its contents
print(x) # To display contents
Output will be like this :
['DEV_NULL', '_UNIXCONFDIR', 'WIN32_CLIENT_RELEASES', ‘
WIN32_SERVER_RELEASES', '__builtins__', '__cached__', '__copyright__',
Note *:
dir() function can be use to list out contents of built in and user defined modules
Use of Import From Module Statement
- You can import a specific part of the module using the from key word
# For Ex – First Define a module as follow and save as mymodule.py # This module define a function and a dictionary
def greeting(name):
print("Hello," + name)
person1 = {
"name":"John",
"age": 36,
"country":"Norway"
}
# Now importing only dictionary as follow in another program
from mymodule import person1 # importing person named dictionary only
print (person1["age"]) # Note: No use of module name to access dictionary
Output Will be : 36
DateTime in Python
#There is no date data type in python
#To deal with date and time you need to use DateTime built in module of python
# For Ex - Current date can be displayed as follow
import datetime as dt # importing the module # Note below: datetime represent constructor of datetime class x = dt.datetime.now() print(x)
Output will be in following format: 2023-05-25 16:02:23.115559 Note*: It contains year, month, day, hour, minute, second, and microsecond
DateTime module methods
# There are many methods to give information about date object # For Ex – Getting the year and name of weekday using current date object
import datetime as dt
x = dt.datetime.now() # To get current date object
print(x.year) # To display year
print(x.strftime("%A")) # To display day name
Output will be like: 2023 Thursday
Creating Date Objects
# You can create a date object using datetime class constructor of the datetime module # And you have to pass three parameters values: year, month and day in constructor # The datetime() class also takes parameters for time and timezone (i.e : hour, minute, second, microsecond, tzone), but they are optional, and has a default value of 0, (None for timezone) # For Ex – Creating a date object
import datetime x = datetime.datetime(2020, 5, 17) print(x)
Output will be: 2020-05-17 00:00:00
The strftime() Method
# This method is used for formatting date objects into readable strings. # It takes one parameter, format, to specify the format of the returned string # For Ex – Displaying the name of the month
import datetime
x = datetime.datetime(2018, 6, 1) # Creating a specific date object
print(x.strftime("%B")) # Getting month information from date object
Output will be: June
# Few Examples of format code to be pass in strftime() method :
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