Buddhism Books
Orange Palm and Magnificent Magus Publications Inc Smiling Forehead Paradoxes from Dadi to Daughter
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£20.69
Orange Palm and Magnificent Magus Publications Inc Buddhas Bodhisattvas Khadromas and the Way of the
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£39.94
Shogam Publications Rime Buddhism without Prejudice
Book SynopsisThe Nineteenth Century Rimé (non-sectarian) movement played a major role in shaping modern Tibetan Buddhism. This book provides an overview of the movement, the major figures within it, its background context and why it has exerted such an enduring influence. The central figures in the Rimé movement opposed the solidification and political rivalries of the various Buddhist lineages and schools while encouraging the study and practice of them all. The movement played an important role in reviving marginalised traditions and saving others on the point of extinction. The majority of Tibetan lamas teaching in the West, including His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, have been influenced by the Rimé movement, and a number of important present-day lineages are directly connected to it. An appreciation of this movement is therefore invaluable for understanding Tibetan Buddhism as it is currently practised.
£21.59
Orange Palm and Magnificent Magus Publications Inc Scriptings of the Soul in Questions of Light
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£17.99
Cambridge University Press Journeys of Transformation
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£33.24
Taylor & Francis Ltd Pain and Its Ending
Book SynopsisDemonstrates how the four noble truths are used thorughout the Pali canon as a symbol of Buddha''s enlightenment and as a doctrine within a larger network of Buddha''s teachings. Their unique nature rests in their function as a proposition and as a symbol in the Theravada canon.Trade Review'The book's contribution to our knowledge about the four truths may lie in the author's bringig together some new propositions of recent researches which claim to revise views about certain topics such as the language of the canon, the dating of the Buddha's life, the construction of his biographies, the shaping of the Tipitaka and its formulations, or the disparity between the doctrine ant the practice in Buddhist countries. useful to read as a stimulant' - Karel Werner, Journal of Royal Asiatic SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction: A Historical Context for the Four Noble Truths; Chapter 1 Cultivating Religious Experiences: Doctrine and Di??hi; Chapter 2 Stories and a Symbol of the Buddha's Enlightenment; Chapter 3 Analyzing the Four Noble Truths; Chapter 4 Abhidhamma Analysis of the Four Noble Truths; Chapter 5 The Four Noble Truths and the Path; Chapter 6 Studies of the Four Noble Truths in Europe and the United States; Chapter 7 Symbols, Propositions, and Religious Experiences;
£41.79
Union Square & Co. Revered Wisdom
Book SynopsisSiddhartha Gautama, known throughout history as 'The Buddha', once said, 'If you want to really see me, then look at my teachings'. This book introduces those teachings. It explains the important teachings within the Buddhist cannon and offers meditation techniques for embarking on a path to spiritual discovery and reaching nirvana.
£8.99
John Murray Press 365 Ways to Live Mindfully: A Day-by-day Guide to
Book Synopsis365 WAYS TO LIVE MINDFULLY introduces simple ways to develop mindfulness habits, such as identifying personal values, developing related goals and setting out to achieve them, through short concepts, ideas, prompts, profiles, practices and exercises, all based on Buddhist thought and practices.The bite-size entries introduce different Buddhist traditions such as mindfulness, compassion, loving-kindness and karma, and profile inspiring past and present figures to guide you towards taking small, impactful steps at your own pace to increase your mindfulness across all aspects of your life and experience noticeable changes that will have a big impact.
£11.69
Nova Science Publishers Inc Buddhism: Practices, Interpretations &
Book SynopsisThis book reviews the practices, interpretations and perspectives of Buddhism. Chapter One focuses on the contributions of music in Buddhism. Chapter Two analyses spirituality and the economy of climate change. Chapter Three explores the use of signs in the Chinese Buddhist context that bears profound significance educationally, epistemologically and soteriologically. Chapter Four explores the future of quantum Buddhism.
£83.29
Broadview Press Ltd Buddhism: A Philosophical Approach
Book SynopsisThis book philosophically introduces the basic truths, doctrines, and principles of Buddhism. Its goal is to explain the teachings of the Buddha and of Buddhism clearly and consistently. Though the book treads beyond the Buddha’s life, including into the Abhidharma and Mahayana traditions, it remains throughout a philosophical discussion and elaboration of the Buddha’s thought. It is meant to be an accessible guide for those who have no background in Buddhism, and to be beneficial to the philosophical understanding of those who do.Trade Review“Readers looking for a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism will find Panjvani’s book ideally suited to their needs. The book covers such quintessentially Buddhist notions as the Four Noble Truths, the No-Self view of personal identity, and the causal principle of Dependent Arising. One of the book’s main strengths is its systematic and meticulous use of examples drawn from both canonical and contemporary sources to illustrate the pragmatic aspects of Buddhist teachings. With just the right blend of doctrinal exposition and philosophical analysis, Buddhism: A Philosophical Approach offers general audiences a useful resource for engaging Buddhist ideas in a critical and effective way.” — Christian Coseru, College of Charleston“Buddhism: A Philosophical Approach is an excellent introduction to Buddhist philosophy. It includes a very lucid presentation not only of basic Buddhist teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, but also of such challenging concepts as emptiness and dependent origination. The work focuses on a general overview of fundamental issues, but also explores in some depth the complexities involved in crucial questions such as the nature of desire and the critique of self-identity. I highly recommend this work for introductory courses in Buddhist and Asian philosophy.” — John P. Clark, Loyola University New OrleansTable of ContentsPrefaceI Indian ContextsGeneral Themes of the Indian Philosophical TraditionA Short Account of the Vedas and UpanishadsThe Philosophy of the UpanishadsThe Identity of Brahman and AtmanII The Legend and Life of the BuddhaIntroductionThe Early LifeThe Four SignsRenunciationIII Reading the Middle WaySteering the Middle CourseA Symbolic ReadingConcluding RemarksIV The First Noble Truth: Three Understandings of SufferingIntroductionPervasiveness and EliminabilityThe First UnderstandingThe Second UnderstandingThe Third UnderstandingThe Five AggregatesThe Buddha and David HumeConcluding RemarksV The Second Noble Truth: An Analysis of CravingIntroductionCraving and PermanenceCraving and Wanting — A Difference in KindThe Character of Craving — Qualitative ObservationsThe Character of Craving — Formal ObservationsCriticism of BahmSelf and SufferingVI The Third Noble Truth: Nirvana, the Cessation of SufferingIntroductionSamsaraUnderstanding and Describing NirvanaVII The Fourth Noble Truth: Walking the Noble Eightfold PathIntroductionThe Noble Eightfold PathMore on MindfulnessVIII The Doctrine of No SelfIntroductionThe Argument from the AggregatesA Lute, a Chariot and the Composite SelfThe Argument from Lack of ControlIX The Doctrine of ImpermanenceIntroductionArising and PassingOther Views of ChangeNumerical Identity and Qualitative IdentityAnnihilationism and EternalismConcluding RemarksX The Doctrine of Dependent OriginationIntroductionThe First Model: Physical CausationThe Second Model: Mental Causation without Universal CausationThe Third Model: Mental Causation with Universal CausationThe Importance of Universal CausationDependent Origination and Causal ContinuityXI Karma and Rebirth: Continuity, Not IdentityIntroductionKarma and MoralityKarma and RebirthContinuity of Self over Time, Not IdentityXII The Concept of Dharmas in the AbhidharmaThe Abhidharma, the Dharma, and DharmasDharmas and AtomsDharmas as Ultimate RealityDharmas and MindfulnessWhat Is the Duration of a Dharma?XIII The Concept of Emptiness in Mahayana BuddhismIntroduction to Mahayana BuddhismThe Perfection of Wisdom and EmptinessEmptiness and Dependent OriginationEmptiness and Non-DualityEmptiness and EnlightenmentXIV Compassion and Skillfulness in Mahayana BuddhismIntroductionThe BodhisattvaThe Bodhisattva RenouncesCompassion and SufferingGenuine CompassionSkillful Means, the Arhat and the BodhisattvaAn Emphasis on Practice over BeliefXV The Parable of the Burning House — A Closing DiscussionGlossary of Select Sanskrit, Pali and PhilosophicalTermsBibliographyIndex
£27.50
Shambhala Publications Inc The Course in Buddhist Reasoning and Debate: An
Book SynopsisStep-by-step lessons in building the skills needed to engage in Tibetan Buddhist philosophical debate and that have proved successful in the college classroom. Debate is the investigative technique used in Tibetan education to sharpen analytical capacities and convey philosophical concepts. Reading and memorization are not enough; students must be able to verbalize their understanding and defend it under the pressure of fierce cross-examination. This book, based on the author''s successful undergraduate course in the subject, trains readers to develop the analytical skills used in Tibetan-style debate. Making use of sample debate exchanges and definitions and classification systems drawn from Tibetan Buddhist debate manuals, the book shows how to challenge and defend assertions made in the course of debate.
£54.75
Shambhala Publications Inc Strand of Jewels: My Teachers' Essential Guidance
Book SynopsisThis book is a translation of a teaching text and commentary by the Nyingma master Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche (1920-2009). It''s also the latest offering from well-known Tibetan translator and scholar Anne Carolyn Klein, professor of religious studies at Rice University in Houston, Texas. For anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhist practice and philosophy, particularly the Dzogchen teachings of the Nyingma lineage, this book gives detailed instruction and friendly and inspiring advice, offering guidance on how to approach the path and giving instruction for specific meditation and contemplation techniques.
£24.70
Clear Light Publishers Precious Jewels of Tibet: A journey to the Roof
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£14.39
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Liberation in One Lifetime: Biographies and
Book SynopsisMilarepa (1052-1135), a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and known as one of Tibet''s greatest lamas and poets, continues to inspire Buddhist practitioners worldwide to the present day. Liberation in One Lifetime explores the history and spirituality of the Kagyu lineage in relationship to the narratives and teachings attributed to Milarepa by studying some of the earliest versions of these materials. Offering a detailed analysis of the biographical material that has been written about Milarepa (who was also a student of Marpa, a major figure in the development of the Bka''-brgyud-pa school of Tibetan Buddhism), author, theologian, and well-respected Tibetan Buddhist scholar, Francis V. Tiso, describes the historical context of the tradition of hagiography (biography) in Buddhism and other spiritual traditions, and provides a history of Milarepa''s influence in Tibet. Part One explains the tradition of composing stories about Milarepa''s life and teachings (there have been many throughout the centuries) and includes outlines of the contents of some of them as well as an explanation of the oral versions that have been transmitted via oral epic songs and poems that Milarepa composed. Describing the spiritual components of Bka''-brgyud-pa, Part Two includes tantric practices, an outline for the path of liberation, definitions of "voidness," and the characteristics of fully enlightened Buddhahood. Part Three includes translated biographies and oral teachings of Milarepa (in poetic form) that are considered sacred texts. The book also includes a foreword by Roberto Vitali, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist scholar as well as an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
£20.70
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Listening to the Heart: A Contemplative Journey
Book SynopsisA husband and wife share stories of struggle and triumph along the path of the Buddha, distilling his most essential teachings in this guide that is “luminous in clarity and depth” (Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance) Husband and wife Kittisaro and Thanissara take turns co-authoring chapters in this deeply personal dharma book exploring the inner practice of meditation in support of awakening. Within the context of the lives of the authors, both monastics in their youth, awakening unfolds as a multifaceted process following the archetypal journey of the hero(ine). Traveling from innocence to disillusionment through the fields of trials and despair that lead to maturity, and ultimately to inspiration and a blessed life, Listening to the Heart tells the story of two unconventional individuals who have together embraced spirituality as the keystone of their lives. At the heart of the book, through teachings on the nondual nature of reality, we enter the “intimacy with all things” as revealed in core Buddhist texts. Without ending at the goal of personal freedom, Thanissara and Kittisaro encourage us to go beyond the experience of inner peace to embodying wisdom in acts of service within the world. With a realistic appraisal of our current global crisis in which sustainability is threatened by catastrophic climate change, the authors encourage a preparedness that enables a mindful balance of equanimity and passionate engagement whatever the outcome of our global evolutionary journey. The guiding refuge for this journey is the Buddha, the historical teacher and—most profoundly—that immediate and direct pure awareness, which we all can access. The book also draws on teachings and stories of Buddhist masters who are fearless, funny, and challenging. Eventually, we are led into the Mary-like presence of the goddess of mercy, Kuan Yin who, as a great archetype within Buddhist cosmology, reveals the deepest mystery of our own hearts and our capacity for merciful and compassionate response. As the inner process of awakening unfolds, it transforms seekers and their lives, as modeled by the authors. It both heals the personal self in its journey through its wounds and shadows, and yet at the same time dissolves identification with the self. The book then ends by returning to the simplicity of the authors'' primary teacher, Ajahn Chah, with his encouragement to “Be the Dharma.”
£19.95
Shambhala Publications Inc The Art of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its
Book SynopsisAs its teachings spread from the Indian subcontinent in all directions across Asia, Buddhism influenced every culture it touched—from Afghanistan to Korea, from Mongolia to Java. Buddhist art is a radiant reflection of the encounter of the Buddha’s teachings with the diverse civilizations that came under their sway. It is also an intriguing visual record of the evolution of Buddhist practice and philosophy over a period of more than two millennia. More than two hundred photographs provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts. Denise Leidy’s guide is the perfect introductory text for all those intrigued by this splendid aesthetic tradition. It also an essential resource for all who seek to understand Buddhist art as teaching.
£34.20
Shambhala Publications Inc The Buddha Walks into a Bar...: A Guide to Life
Book SynopsisA guide to Buddhism for 20-somethings who are grappling with the ups and downs of adulthood—from an eloquent and funny young teacher This isn’t your grandmother’s book on meditation. The Buddha Walks Into a Bar . . . is about integrating that "spiritual practice thing" into a life that includes beer, sex, social media, and a boss who doesn’t understand you. It’s about making a difference in yourself and making a difference in your world, whether you’ve got everything figured out yet or not. This is Buddhism for a new generation—one that is leaving the safe growth spurts of college and entering a turbulent, uncertain workforce. With humor and candor, teacher Lodro Rinzler offers an introduction to Buddhism for anyone who wants to ride the waves of life with mindfulness and compassion. You’ll learn how to use meditation techniques to work with your own mind, how to manage the pervasive "Incredible Hulk Syndrome," how to relax into your life despite external pressures, and ultimately how you can start to bring light to a dark world. Applying Rinzler''s Buddhist teachings can have a positive impact on every nook and cranny of your life—whether you’re interested in being a Buddhist or not.
£13.99
Chelsea House Publishers Buddhism
Book SynopsisBuddhism, Fourth Edition tells the story of Buddhism's origins and its development into three major schools of thought - and presents the particular beliefs and practices of those schools of Buddhism that still flourish today. This fascinating title explores the concept of the 'socially engaged Buddhist,' the growth and practice of Buddhism in America, and the recent revival of Buddhism in Asia. Coverage includes: introduction to the modern Buddhist world; the life of the Buddha; the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia, and the world; differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; the literature of Buddhism; Buddhism and the arts' the year in Buddhism; and Buddhism today and in the future.
£39.95
Shambhala Publications Inc Integral Buddhism: And the Future of Spirituality
Book SynopsisAn edifying view of Buddhism from one of today''s leading philosophers: a look at its history and foundational teachings, how it fits into modern society, and how it (and other world religions) will evolve.What might religion look like in the future? Our era of evolution in social consciousness and revolution in science, technology, and neuroscience has created difficulties for some practitioners of the world’s great spiritual traditions. How can one remain true to their central teachings while also integrating those teachings into a new framework that is inclusive of ongoing discoveries? Taking the example of Buddhism to explore this key question, Ken Wilber offers insights that are relevant to all of the great traditions. He shows that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified, holistic, and interconnected spirituality. Touching on all of the key turning points in the history of Buddhism, Wilber describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. This work is a precursor to and condensed version of Wilber’s The Religion of Tomorrow.
£19.31
Shambhala Publications Inc Lifting as They Climb: Black Women Buddhists and
Book SynopsisThe lives and writings of six leading Black Buddhist women?Jan Willis, bell hooks, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, angel Kyodo williams, Spring Washam, and Faith Adiele?reveal new expressions of Buddhism rooted in ancestry, love, and collective liberation.Lifting as They Climb is a love letter of freedom and self-expression from six Black women Buddhist teachers, conveyed through the voice of author Toni Pressley-Sanon, one of the innumerable people who have benefitted from their wisdom. Sheexplores their remarkable lives and undertakes deep readings of their work, weaving them into the broader tapestry of the African diaspora and the historical struggle for Black liberation.Black women in the U.S. have adapted Buddhist practice to meet challenges ranging from the injustices of the Jim Crow South to sexual violence, social discrimination, and bias within their Buddhist communities. Using their voices through the practice of memoir and other forms of writing, they have not only realized their own liberation but carried forward the Black tradition of leading others on the path toward collective awakening.
£21.85
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy
Book SynopsisA shorter and less technical treatment of its subject than the author’s acclaimed Buddhism As Philosophy (second edition, Hackett, 2021), Mark Siderits's The Buddha’s Teachings As Philosophy explores three different systems of thought that arose from core claims of the Buddha. By detailing and critically examining key arguments made by the Buddha and developed by later Buddhist philosophers, Siderits investigates the Buddha's teachings as philosophy: a set of claims—in this case, claims about the nature of the world and our place in it—supported by rational argumentation and, here, developed with a variety of systematic results. The Buddha’s Teachings As Philosophy will be especially useful to students of philosophy, religious studies, and comparative religion—to anyone, in fact, encountering Buddhist philosophy for the first time.Trade Review"The philosopher Vasubandhu described the Buddha's teaching as an immaculate path of reasons. There are few who know every twist and turn of this path as well as Mark Siderits, and this book is the perfect guide for those starting out on their way."—Sonam Kachru, University of Virginia"This intriguing yet accessible text critically examines Buddhist perspectives on central issues in metaphysics, ethics, and soteriology. It is an excellent choice for classes on Buddhist philosophy, non-Western philosophy, philosophy of religion, and introductions to philosophy."—Kris McDaniel, University of Notre Dame
£35.99
Fondation Poor-na-Jnana Yoga Inc Spiritual Science of Essential Yoga: Techniques
Book SynopsisThis unique collection of meditative techniques and mantric invocations, emerged from various spiritual, occult, philosophical, and scientific practices. Many seekers in search of Self-knowledge have discovered their transformational powers. This continually evolving science, sustained by thousands of years of practice, offers aid and support to all who are sincere and willing to experiment with these timeless techniques.
£39.09
IRH Press The Challenge of the Mind: An Essential Guide to
Book SynopsisPractical Buddhist Teachings of Wisdom and Compassion. The Challenge of the Mind is a modern guide to the essential teachings of Buddha. Ryuho Okawa shows how we can apply Buddha’s essential teachings to cultivate deep wisdom and compassion to promote a happy and peaceful life. Presenting the essential tenets of the law of cause and effect, meditation, transcendental wisdom, egolessness, the middle way, the relationship between enlightenment and spiritual powers, and the nature of karma, The Challenge of the Mind is a contemporary guide to succinctly frame Buddhist teachings.
£14.24
IRH Press The Laws of Great Enlightenment: Always Walk with
Book SynopsisConstant self-blame for past mistakes, setbacks, or failures and being unable to forgive others for the pain and hardship they have caused us are inner pains which we may not easily be able to overcome. But with the power of enlightenment, which author Ryuho Okawa explains in a modern and easy-to-understand language, we can learn to forgive ourselves as well as others, solve any problems in life and courageously open up a brighter future. In this powerful book, Okawa explains how to govern our own minds and regain our true selves as spiritual beings. According to the author, our mind can be attuned to the great universe and we can become one with the Great Being through the practices of self reflection, meditation and prayer. In this way we can enjoy a free and peaceful state of mind in any given circumstance. This book also emphasizes the importance of balancing the cultivation of spirituality and worldly skills, so we can strengthen the power of our influence to bring happiness to many. By reading this book, you will be able to find positive and profound meaning in your life and play a proactive role in creating a better world.
£15.19
IRH Press USA Inc. What Is Happy Science?: Best Selection of Ryuho
Book SynopsisThis collection of Ryuho Okawa's best lectures reveals the mission and goal of Happy Science. This book contains the eternal Truth, including the meaning of life, the secret of the mind, the true meaning of love, the mystery of the universe, and how to end hatred and world conflicts.
£15.19
Primedia eLaunch LLC The Buddha Journey
Book SynopsisOf the hundreds of Buddhist introductory books on the market, The Buddha Journey: Questions and Answers for the Awakening Mindaims at bringing real questions from real people in one simple book. A Mahayana Buddhism approach, without any specialties or traditions, The Buddha Journey gives over 100 answers and perspectives to questions for those new to, curious in or advancing their Buddhist practices from a general point of view. The Buddha Journey aspires to answer the most commonly asked questions beginning or advancing students would ask. The Buddha Journey covers your basic Buddhism 101 introduction, then answers over 100 questions about compassion, anger, forgiveness, meditation, impermanence, sex, karma, death, becoming a Buddhist and more! Quang Trí writes in a simple, easy-to-understand way that allows the reader to understand the content and contemplate the subject matter on their own for their own interpretation.
£12.99
IRH Press The Laws of Hell: IT Follows ...
Book SynopsisHeaven and hell exist within our mind while we are living in this world. Thus, we don’t need to wait for the Judgment Day, and we can reflect upon which direction we are heading each day. To do so, it is vital to know the Spiritual Truth clarified in this book now. We can still go to hell, regardless of whether we are caught and punished by earthly laws. Unfortunately, now more than ever, hell is rapidly expanding its territory—numerous new areas of hell are being created, which are actually caused by people’s mindset and activities in this modern age. This is a book of salvation providing critical Truth about how to identify hell in our everyday life and the countermeasures that will help us to overcome it. It is the author’s sincere wish for all people in this age to fully equip themselves with the proper knowledge about Hell and Demons as they exist in every field, even among religion. Knowledge is power and it sets us free from unnecessary and unrealistic fear. Regardless of your spiritual belief or even if you don’t believe in hell, the contents of this book are unquestionably invaluable for you to live a better and happier life. The book also provides the solutions to relinquish our own hell by taking control of our everyday emotions and minds which create hell. As we become more conscious about our own inner hell, and as we learn to let it go, we can generate light from within that is capable of positively transforming the world. In this way, we can become happier individuals collectively engaged in creating a brighter future.
£15.19
IRH Press The Road to Cultivate Yourself: Follow Your
Book SynopsisPut down your phone and learn how to follow your silent voice within in serenity to gain true wisdom. Becoming introspective and contemplative is essential for our soul growth. Author of The Strong Mind, Ryuho Okawa guides us to the path to self-mastery to persevere and thrive in this age of uncertainty. We are now entering a time of stagnation where we can no longer afford to have simple-minded optimism. The pre-existing materialistic values are now starting to crumble, causing us to shift our way of thinking and re-evaluate what is most important in life, which is to cultivate and train our inner selves. This book is a crystalized wisdom which the author has been cultivating throughout his life and full of valuable advice to become a cultured person with a loving heart for others. - What is the true wisdom in this age of uncertainty? - How not to become egocentric and conceitful easily, and foster good character to live an altruistic life. - How to use time to lead an intellectually stimulating life. - Find out why your quality of work depends on how you read books. - How to keep working actively for a long time by overcoming limitations.
£15.19
Manohar Publishers and Distributors The Living Thoughts of Gotama the Buddha
Book SynopsisSimilarly, both Coomaraswamy and Horner also discuss the issues of heresiology, dhamma for the common folk, sacrifices, treatment of animals, and familial and societal responsibilities from Buddhaâs perspective.
£14.62
Manohar Publishers and Distributors The Pilgrimage of Buddhism and a Buddhist
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£67.49
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Buddhist Tales in Modern Times: Stories of the
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of stories woven from the many accounts which exist of things the author did and experienced. Most of the stories have been inspired by the author''s various trips to Ladakh, Nepal and many places in India. This book takes us to a fantasy world where there are animals, insects, birds and trees that talk and behave like human beings. The stories are presented in an unusual but interesting style. As in Buddhist teachings, most of the characters mentioned in these stories are also animals. The book relates the journey of Buddhism from India to China, Japan and Tibet. The stories of the soul in this book elucidate the philosophy of reincarnation, which is the spiritual entrance to salvation, describe the eight sacred places of the Buddha and dispel myths about the Tibetan medical philosophy. Some of the stories are based on the Lotus Sutra and have been combined with Nepali traditions and culture. These stories provide a perfect blend of various rituals of Buddhism and its history.
£7.46
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Buddhist Tales for the Soul
Book SynopsisBuddhist Tales for the Soul is a collection of stories inspired from the life of the author blending real-life experiences with touches of fantasy. The stories are set in different time frames and are from various parts of the world like India, Japan and Tibet. It offers glimpses of everyday life, mingling the modern with the ancient, the material with the spiritual and the human with the divine. In this book animals enjoy a place of honour along with the humans as equally capable of attaining enlightenment. Themes such as karma, dharma, compassion, non-violence, reincarnation and moderation which are central to Buddhism are rendered in a simple and amusing manner that would appeal to people of all ages looking for illuminating stories set in everyday life.
£7.99
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Buddhist Tales in Modern Times: Stories of the
Book SynopsisBuddhist Tales in Modern Times brings together a fascinating array of stories from the Buddhist tradition. The stories have been woven from the many accounts of things the author experienced as he travelled to Ladakh, Nepal and other parts of India. The simplicity in the text and illustrations is the highlight of the book. Typical to Buddhist stories, there are talking animals in these tales that teach humans important lessons about the Buddhist principles of wisdom, heroism, non-violence and compassion. Other central themes of the tales are reincarnation, eight sacred places of the Buddha and dispelling myths about the Tibetan medical philosophy. The Lotus Sutra forms a basis of some stories that have been combined with Nepali traditions and culture. Buddhist Tales draws on Buddhist history and rituals making it an engrossing storybook. It is sure to please and enlighten all readers.
£7.99
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Buddhist Remains of South India
Book SynopsisIt is generally believed that Buddhism came to South India in the thrid century BCE, during the time of Emperor Ashoka or little earlier. However, the prevelence of Buddhism in the Tamil region till 3rd-4th centuries CE is not attested by any material evidence. The reason may be that consistent with the pan-Indian usage, perishable materials like wood and brick had been used for the construction of secular as well as religious edifices of the earlier times. However, the discovery of a large number of stone sculptures and bronze images datable to 5th-6th centuries CE and onwards at various places all over Tanil Nadu indicate the wide prevalence of Buddhism in the area. A few stone and bronze images and some of the inscriptions indicate that Buddhism existed in certain pockets in Tamil Nadu till 16th-17th centuries CE. Notwithstanding the few books and articles which have been published on Tamil Nadu Buddhism, a majority of them hardly give an authentic detail in a comprehensive manner on this theme. Moreover, in some of the publications, there is much haziness in identificaiton of Buddhist sites and a few Jaina sculptures and even the icons of Hindu gods and saints have also been included in the list erroneously. The author has meticulously re-examined almost all the Buddhist vestiges in Tamil Nadu and his work on this systematic survey and scrutiny of the Buddhist sites.
£42.49
Motilal Banarsidass, Vinaya Texts: Pt.2
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£8.99
Motilal Banarsidass, Fo-sh-hing-tsan-king: v.19: Life of Buddha
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£8.99
Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers How Buddhism Began
£27.96
Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Cult of Nothingness: The Philosophers and the
Book SynopsisThe book explores how Western philosophers viewed Buddhism as a negation of the world due to societal upheavals in Europe. This perception still influences Western understanding of Buddhism today. Includes a bibliography of Buddhism books published in the West from 1638 to 1890.
£21.71
Sri Satguru Publications Essays on Time in Buddhism
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£29.96
Books Faith A Buddhist Bible
Book SynopsisThe Favorite Scriptures Of The Zen Sect, History Of Early Zen Buddhism, Self-Realisation Of The Noble Wisdom, The Diamond Sutra, The Prajna Paramita Sutra, The Sutra Of The Sixth Patriarch.
£23.70
Roli Books Pvt Ltd Dalai Lamas of Tibet
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£23.28
Pilgrims Book House The Buddhist Conception of Spirits
Book Synopsisclassic work on Buddhism and local traditions
£7.12
Pilgrims Publishing The Original and Developed Doctrines of Indian
Book SynopsisIn this work, the author created these charts as a convenient and effective method to teach his students the history and philosophy of Buddhism. Students, teachers, researchers and writers will all find the charts invaluable.
£7.12
Pilgrims Publishing State of Buddhism in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) as
Book SynopsisThese are historical poems based on some historical events of the Buddhist Community.
£22.12
Pilgrims Publishing Buddha Puja Geet
Book SynopsisA collection of prayers to propitiate the lord Buddha.
£7.65
New Age Books Kundalini Yoga: A Brief Study of Sir John
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£6.18
Lotus Press Golden Book of Buddhism
Book SynopsisThis book contains Glimpses from Ashvaghosha's 'Life of the Buddha,Dhammachakka-pavattana Sutta,Dhammapada,Prajna-paramita Hridaya Sutra,Vajrachchhedika,Sukhavati Vyuha, and Mahaparinibbana Sutta.
£14.99
Lotus Press Golden Book of Buddhism
Book SynopsisThis book contains Glimpses from Ashvaghosha;Life of the Buddha, Dhammachakka-pavattana Sutta,Dhammapada,Prajna-paramita Hridaya Sutra,Vajrachchhedika,Sukhavati Vyuha, and Mahaparinibbana Sutta.
£10.00
