Books published by publisher ToDo Institute

Gregg Krech opened new doors to self-reflection in his book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection. Now he draws on Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, Japanese Psychology, Zen, and Martial Arts to offer an approach to ACTION that goes beyond productivity and time management. Most of us associate Eastern wisdom with meditation, but Krech demonstrates the importance of ACTION as an essential element in our spiritual and emotional health and provides the psychological tools that can help us move forward, even when feeling depressed, discouraged or just stuck. Weaving together an extraordinary collection of teachings, Krech addresses practical issues such as procrastination, stress, anxiety and indecision but through a lens of classic Eastern wisdom. Students of Buddhism, Yoga, meditation, mindfulness and Japanese culture, will resonate with the ideas Krech presents and come away with both inspiration and practical guidance for turning those ideas into ACTION. It’s not just about getting things done, but about what you do, how you do it and the impact of your action (and inaction) on the world around you. Your karma. Your legacy. The world is waiting for you.

Drawing on Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, Japanese Psychology, Zen, the Samurai, and Martial Arts, Gregg Krech offers an approach to ACTION that guides you to doing what is important for you to do in the time you have available. Most of us associate Eastern wisdom with meditation and contemplation. Krech offers a complimentary collection of wisdom on the Art of Taking Action that will help you take action even when you don’t feel like it. This isn’t just another “how to get things done” book. It’s about how you do what you do, and the impact that your action (and inaction) has on the world. Students of Zen, Yoga, Taoism, meditation, mindfulness and Japanese culture, will resonate with ideas and practical strategies such as: Overcome by Going Around, Non-attachment – Effort and Outcomes, The Rhythm of Activity, The Stress of Not Getting Things Done, Procrastination Disguised as Busyness, Working with the Conditions We Encounter, Impermanence and Legos, and more. Krech brings more than 25 years of experience teaching and studying Japanese psychology to create a unique collection wisdom on “Taking Action” that is both practical and profound. If you are ready for some “movement” in your life, this book is just what you need.

"If you want to lead a more honest, humble life with greater integrity, read this book."--Zoe Weil, Founder of the Institute for Humane EducationThis book provides powerful examples of people who had a turn of the mind as a result of quiet self-reflection - a method from Japan called Naikan. People handcuffed by their past. A woman who hated her mother, a man estranged from his father, a pregnant woman in a train accident, a couple struggling with their marriage. Even a rabbi who neglected his shoes. If you're willing to question your life, it may change the way you understand your own world. . .your own life. Lighten your load. See the world with new eyes. Find a path with a heart.

"It takes a lot of strength to knock down a wall of depression. It takes great courage to break down a wall of fear. But to simply go around the wall doesn't require any strength or courage at all. It requires a bit of wisdom. It requires clarity of purpose." Drawing on Zen, Eastern philosophy and over 25 years as a leading expert in Japanese Psychology, Gregg Krech offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional western mental health paradigm. Where most models of Psychotherapy work toward insight as a primary objective, Gregg Krech asserts that psychological and emotional health have more to do with skillful means. Krech identifies four key skills that can be learned to cope effectively with anxiety, depression, anger, shyness and just about any real-life problem you encounter as your life unfolds. A radical departure from traditional models of mental health, practical and empowering — this book offers us hope that our lives are not determined by a diagnosis.

When we travel, we have limited space in our bags. We try to take only what’s important and leave the rest behind. We would be wise to treat our stories the same way. We carry around our stories in our mind and heart. Some of these stories don’t serve us very well. They weigh us down. The renowned Indian pandita, Aryadeva, said, “To merely question that things might not be as they seem can shake the very foundation of habitual clinging.” Pythagoras questioned whether the earth was flat. Aristotle questioned whether the earth was flat. This questioning spirit changed the way we understand the shape of the world we live in. This book provides powerful examples of people who had a turn of the mind as a result of quiet self-reflection – a method from Japan called Naikan. People handcuffed by their past. A woman who hated her mother, a man estranged from his father, a pregnant woman hit by a train, a couple struggling with their marriage. Even a rabbi who neglected his shoes. If you’re willing to question your life, it may change the way you understand your own world . . . your own life. Lighten your load. See the world with new eyes. Find a path with a heart.

BYNV Paperback Cover - 1220 pages This is printed in a very easy-to-read Tahoma font size 9, on 6x9 inch pages. This is a great way to learn Hebrew as you read the text, and all the transliterations are defined in the glossary. Prophets names, places, and other Hebrew terms are properly transliterated directly from Hebrew into English lettering without the distortions of passing through Greek and Latin. The Besorah Of Yahusha Natsarim Version is the 66 books of Scripture in English, written for the current generation of Millennials. It uses plain English for describing the original ideas; instead of firmament, or expanse, it uses the word space. The true, original Name of Creator is used throughout, written in the original ancient Hebrew characters, yet leaving the rest of the text in English words. Uniformity of vocalization for the Hebrew letters in the names of many characters in the text is maintained. The order of the 66 books is another feature, enabling the reader to flow from one book into the other; 2 Kronicles ends, and goes right into the book of Daniel, taking the reader from where the last book left off. All the books (like Genesis) have the familiar name and the Hebrew name's meaning beside their title, providing the reader with more insight into the Hebrew roots of the faith. Hebrew names are restored to be pronounced more correctly. Nahum is Nakum; Jonah is Yunah, Moses is Musheh, Joshua is Yahusha, Joseph is Yusef, and so on. From Genesis (Barashith) to Revelation, the reader will be captivated by the truthful, clean message in this publication. Besorah is the Hebrew word that means message or report. Besorah was brought over to the Greek euangelion, then passed into Old English as the term Gospel. The Hebrew roots have been avoided for most of the last 2 millennia, and this publication is an effort to restore them. The famine of Yahuah's Word is ending. Many translation errors are corrected, such as the paradox at Mt. 26:17. There is no way for the followers to speak with Yahusha on the first day of Unleavened Bread because He was in the tomb (compare with your NIV, NASB, KJV, AENT, etc.). Malaki 4:2 is corrected to Servant of righteousness rather than Sun of righteousness. This book will challenge the experienced student of Scripture, and provide clean Living Water for the fresh minds of a new generation. The Living Words of Yahuah will make your heart leap with you as you receive them straight from His Hebrew-thinking Mind.

Let's Make Sweets is a cute and fun way to introduce kids to baking. With adorable artwork and a simple yet entertaining story, this book goes through the process of making a delicious dessert from start to finish. Drawn with a unique Japanese flair, this book is sure to satisfy your young one's sweet tooth! The file is formatted to look great on your kindle's e-ink screen, but is originally color, so it will look great on your Kindle for PC or iPhone/iPad viewer!