... Chouml;kyi Nyima Rinpoche and is widely seen as indispensable for the serious study of Tibetan Buddhism. Included are contextualizing introductions, a foreword, preface, prologue, epilogue, appendix, and ...
... development, its struggles against the later imported Buddhism, and its fight for survival in spite of persecution and even abolition on two occasions. the reassembly of the scriptures dispersed at these ...
... student of Buddhism. The most important author is clearly Dignaga, who is almost entirely responsible for turning Indian Buddhism toward an exhaustive analysis of epistemic considerations and in particular ...
A considerable part of the book is devoted to the study of the Astasaharika Prajnaparamita one of the most important scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism. This text marks a breakthrough in Buddhism since it ...
This modern translation of the Abhidhammattha Sangaha (Manual of Abhidhamma) offers an introduction to Buddhism's fundamental philosophical psychology. Originally written in the 11th or 12th century, the ...
... collection are songs expressing Barway Dorje's devotion to his gurus, songs explaining how to meditate on the mind's nature, and songs of advice on the practice of Buddhism in general.In all his songs, Barway ...
'We all need to Chop Wood and Carry Water'. In Thich Nhat Hanh's latest teachings on how to use applied Buddhism in daily life, he looks at how we deal with workplace scenarios, handle home and family responsibilities, ...
... and most miraculous adepts of the Buddhist world, Guru Rinpoche is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism and is referred to as the Second Buddha by his followers. Various types of sacred texts are included in ...
An ideal starting-point for those interested in Buddhism, 'Being Peace contains Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings on peace and meditation. Using real examples from his own life, as well as poems and fables, Nhat ...
By pulling together some of Lama Yeshe's introductory teachings on Buddhism, meditation, compassion and emptiness, and combining them with the definitive explanation of tantra, this one valuable volume ...
... to Britain and describes the difficulties he encountered in his attempts to unite English Buddhists. We witness the turning point at which he decided to dedicate his life to working 'for the good of Buddhism' ...
Cultivating more warmth, more kindness, more happiness is possible for all of us. Through the loving-kindness meditation, the gentle and encouraging approach of experienced meditator Vessantara helps us ...
... of Nazareth and his extraordinary band of messengers for guides, and enlisting Celtic myth, the poetry of the ages, the insights of Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and the other great religions, the story that ...
... space for the deeper reflections about who we are and what makes us happy. By acknowledging the sorrows as well as the joys of mothering, 'Buddhism for Mothers' can help enable a shift in perspective--so ...
Includes information on the origins of Tibetan Buddhism, death, karma and rebirth, the joy of caring for others, and meditation and the ultimate truth.
This seminal work offers the liberating and powerful methods of Diamond Way Buddhism for readers seeking to incorporate Buddhist practice into their daily lives.
... spiritual traditions such as Zen Buddhism, Ayurvedic healing, and Yaqui shamanism and from the great horse cultures of the Mongolians, Bedouins, and Native Americans, Dr. Hamilton shows the importance ...
... we must go beyond the cultural trappings of traditional Asian Buddhism. ;We all want to find some meaningful truth about who we are, ; he says, ;but we can only find it guided by our own wisdom-by our ...
Reach Your Zen Moment! The latest edition of The Complete IdiotÆs Guide« to Buddhism updates one of Alpha BooksÆs most successful books in the religion/spirituality category, providing extensive information ...
A profound reflection on how complementary themes in Buddhism and Christianity could serve as the basis for a truly ecumenical faith Compares Zen meditation with the Greek Orthodox practice of Hesychasm ...
The Dhammapada is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys ...
... challenging common misconceptions, stereotypes, and fantasies. With wit and irony, Khysentse urges readers to move beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhismbeyond the romance with beads, incense, or ...
A unique treasury of writings spanning four hundred years on the ethos, training, and education of the Japanese warrior, compiled by the premier translator of Asian textsHonor, fearlessness, calm, decisive ...
You are deeper than your life shows, and you know it. You are more loving than your relationships allow, more brilliant than your career suggests. In your secret depth of being, you are infinite, creative, ...
... of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan Buddhism. The succinct descriptions that accompany his detailed line drawings reveal the origins, meanings, and functions ...
This book tells the inside story of Leary's early LSD research at Harvard. Known throughout the world as the guru who encouraged an entire generation to 'turn on, tune in, and drop out', he draws on wit, ...
... essential, gripping, and inspiring introduction for the general reader, Buddha explores ancient legends surrounding Buddhisms founder. It shows how the simple story and profound struggle of Prince Siddhartha, ...
... not ultimately true. The book conveys what nonduality itself is, in a nonacademic style that draws heavily on modern, popular writing on the subject. Also included are spirited passages from major traditions--Buddhism, ...
This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. Among the selections are some of the earliest recorded sayings of the Buddha on ...
'The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. It has had the most profound and wide-reaching influence of any text in Buddhism. This short text covers more of the Buddha's teachings than any other scripture, ...
This volume contains the 14th Dalai Lama's lucid discourse on the text of the Third Dalai Lama's instructions for attaining enlightenment, the Essence of Refined Gold. The direct approach and personal ...
'Buddhism for Beginners' answers the fundamental questions and issues that arise in the minds of modern Western individuals who are beginning this tradition of practical spirituality. American-born Tibetan ...
Lucid and economical, the Concise Introduction delivers a brisk, fast-moving survey. For many years, Powers' nearly six hundred-page Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism has served as the field's most authoritative ...