... 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 ...
... to seek enlightenment?As Yasodhara lies close to death and shares her experiences as a young girl, a wife, a parent and then a nun, her son Rahula, who has been in self-imposed exile in Sri Lanka, attempts ...
... Dragon; The Two Beasts; The Lamb in Sion; The Seven Angels with the Seven Vials; The Seven Vials Are Poured; The Whore and the Beast; Babylon is Fallen; The Maitreya Buddha; The Millennium and the Judgment; ...
An essential resource for people who practice mindful living, or for anyone interested in liturgy, the newly revised Chanting from the Heart reflects Thich Nhat Hanh's contemporary emphasis on ecumenism. ...
... and his sly critiques of a Confucius provide abundant opportunities for the reader to explore the contrasts between the rational and irrational, the male and female, the structured and the spontaneous.'Who ...
... 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 ...
... other. The complementary aspects of Christianity and Buddhism offer the possibility for a truly profound ecumenical religion whose interfaith relations are based on deep understanding of the true meaning ...
... it outlines the path of the Bodhisattvasthose who renounce the peace of individual enlightenment and vow to work for the liberation of all beings and to attain buddhahood for their sake. This version, ...
The popularity of meditation continues to grow in the West. As more and more people begin to realize the spiritual and health benefits of meditating, newcomers look for a teacher who can help them start ...
The thrilling story of one of the most inspiring figures in human history a young prince who sacrificed wealth and power for self-knowledge and enlightenment: Gautama Buddha. More than twenty-five hundred ...
... This volume is one of the few comprehensive treatments in English of these powerful teachings. Nyungne is a profound two-and-a-half-day practice, whose length of time is especially helpful for people whose ...
... in an easy-to-use Question and Answer format, this brief book answers the many common questions people have about Buddhism, everything from who was Buddha to why do monks, nuns, and priests shave their ...
... arranged in successive levels, make up the whole path of Buddhist practice. Teaching all nine means giving a total picture of the spiritual journey. The author's nontheoretical, experiential approach opens ...
A guide for navigating the teen years, Buddha in Your Backpack is for young people who want to learn more about Buddhism or for those who simply want to understand what's going on inside themselves and ...
Exiled from Vietnam over thirty years ago, Thich Nhat Hanh has become known as a healer of the heart, a monk who shows us how the everyday world can both enrich and endanger our spiritual lives. In Going ...
... that the book 'sings loudly the profound messages of the Buddha in the practice of compassion and tolerance.' Anyone who has longed for personal awakening or the emotional release that comes from the sudden ...
... this now or later, and that this is not the exclusive domain of Christ or Buddha or many others who have ascended -- this is your birthright. You are not relegated to worshipping those who have already ...
... great resource for coaches, therapists, healers, managers, and anyone who desires deep, gentle change at a rapid pace.'-- Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., author of Conscious Loving and The Conscious Heart'The Sedona ...
Carved into the annals of rock 'n roll history is an enigmatic and legendary sound engineer who was affectionately known in the music industry as 'Little Buddha'. Loved by musicians and producers for his ...
The first book to bring together the key texts of modern Buddhism In the last hundred years, the world, especially the West, has increasingly embraced the teachings of Buddhism. A Modern Buddhist Bible ...
... insight into the subtle nature of matter and mind. It was for this reason the Buddha frequently exhorted his students, ?Develop concentration, one who is concentrated understands things as they really ...
A correct understanding of the mindÆs nature not only illuminates the many treatises on Buddhist philosophy, it is the key to success in meditation and to the profound insights at the heart of the BuddhaÆs ...
... Freudian and Jungian analysis, Gestalt Therapy, and a raft of other isms. He takes readers on an often-bizarre sightseeing tour throughout the regions of the mind, heart, and spirit to remind us who we ...
... practice of Vajrasattva is used to purify obstacles to spiritual development, negative karma, and illness. Lama Yeshe, the inspirational teacher who strongly influenced the development of Buddhism in the ...
... Times of London as one of the '1000 Makers of the 20th Century' and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people-along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha-who have changed the destiny of India. More than ...
... provide a historical and biographical context for understanding Osho and his work. Who was this man, known as the Sex Guru, the 'self-appointed bhagwan' (Rajneesh), the Rolls-Royce Guru, the Rich Man's Guru, ...
The path to freedom is filled with questions and uncertainty. Is it possible to truly know who we are? Do our lives have a purpose, or are we just accidental? What are we meant to contribute? What are ...
... leader, and spiritual practitioner who is renowned for her ability to speak with depth, wisdom, and humor on important matters of the heart.In this new book Charlotte Kasl inspires us to create fulfilling ...
... as one of the '1000 Makers of the 20th Century' and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people-along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha-who have changed the destiny of India. More than a decade after ...
... Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha-who have changed the destiny of India. More than a decade after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually ...
For all of our progress,the world stubbornly retains a male-dominated, competitive streak. Certainly the emphasis our culture places on enterprise has given us much, but what have we sacrificed along the ...
... research, spiritual healing, sport mysticism, and Tantric eroticism. Among the notables who have spent time at the Institute are Abraham Maslow, Timothy Leary, Paul Tillich, Carlos Castaneda, B. F. Skinner, ...
Just as the serene beauty of the lotus blossom grows out of muddy water, Buddha's simple instructions have helped people to find wholeness and peace amid life's crisis and distractions for more than 2,500 ...
Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping New York Times bestselling novel about the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed ...
... good-looking male, someone like Christ or Buddha -- who would materialize a couple of bananas and show me the secret to life.Well, it didn't take long to realize that if what you are looking for is someone ...
In the book you now hold, national bestselling author Lama Surya Das offers a thorough map to the richest treasure a human being can findùthe Buddha's advice for living to your true potential. Appropriate ...
Enter the World of Spirits! The 'Encyclopedia of Spirits' is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, ...
... or your aunt Betty's calm demeanor, as long as you're motivated to be better today than you were yesterday, it doesn't matter who inspires you. Regardless of religion, geographical region, race, ethnicity, ...
... 'What about the women?' Scholarly research has uncovered accounts of extraordinary women Buddhists, many of whom were recognized by their contemporaries for their powerful practice but excluded from their ...