Buddhism Books
Windhorse Publications In the Sign of the Golden Wheel: 22
Book SynopsisThis volume includes two memoirs. In the Sign of the Golden Wheel tells the story of the `middle period’ of the fourteen years Sangharakshita was based in the Indian hill station, Kalimpong. It is a crucial time for Buddhism as the whole Asian world is preparing to celebrate 2,500 years of Buddhism, and Sangharakshita’s abundant energies are brought into play in diverse ways. His commitment to spreading the Dharma as widely as he can and to serving the (few) existing Buddhists in India takes him far afield: from tea estates in Assam to a film studio in Bombay, from the Maha Bodhi Society in Calcutta – he becomes the inspired editor of the internationally read Maha Bodhi Journal – to Kasturchand Park in Nagpur where he speaks to hundreds of thousands of bereaved followers of the great Dr Ambedkar. Whether describing great events of international import or those of more local significance, such as the funeral of Miss Barclay’s cat, the flowing prose descriptions of people, places and events bring it all vividly to life. And through it all the enlightening, inspiring and moving reflections on life, the Dharma, poetry, friendship – and himself. Precious Teachers covers the last period of Sangharakshita’s time in Kalimpong. Here too are vivid encounters with people – a damsel in distress, a dakini, a transsexual and many others. At the forefront, though, are Sangharakshita’s Buddhist teachers: the Tibetans Jamyang Khyentse Rimpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rimpoche, Dudjom Rimpoche, Kachu Rimpoche, Chattrul Sangye Dorje and Dhardo Rimpoche, and Chinese Yogi Chen. He recalls their meetings, his abhiṣekas or initiations, and the friendship that developed with Dhardo Rimpoche. In the background are events of international significance: the Chinese in Tibet, and the oppression of Buddhists in Vietnam. The memoir concludes with a letter from the English Sangha Trust inviting Sangharakshita back to the West....
£18.95
Windhorse Publications Poems and Short Stories: 25
Book Synopsis`It is its spiritual background which gives to Sangharakshita's poetry its depth and emotional appeal. It rests on the inner parallelism between the most fundamental human emotions and the highest experiences on the path of liberation and enlightenment, the relationship between love and wisdom, the individual and the universal, the moods of Nature and the moods of the human heart.' - Lama Anagarika Govinda In his preface to the Complete Poems published in 1994 Sangharakshita wrote that his poems 'constitute a sort of spiritual autobiography, sketchy indeed, but perhaps revealing, or at least suggesting, aspects of my life that would not otherwise be known'. He wrote many more poems after that, and more from his early years have come to light. This volume contains all of them, offering a truly complete collection, and also includes six short stories, written over many years and some of them previously unpublished, also shedding new light on the imagination and perceptions of their author. The volume is prefaced by a foreword and two essays introducing the poems in different ways, and also contains edited versions of two talks Sangharakshita gave about specific poems, and a sequence of conversations about his poetry that were recorded towards the end of his life.
£28.45
Windhorse Publications Crossing the Stream: India Writings I
Book SynopsisSangharakshita's arrival in India in 1944 marked the beginning of a period of prodigious literary and intellectual output. This was the base from which he would begin his life's work for the future of Buddhism. The essays gathered here, first published in journals such as Stepping Stones, The Maha Bodhi and The Middle Way, were written between 1944 and 1964. Ranging from The Unity of Buddhism, written in London at the age of only 18, to the panoramic A Bird's Eye View of Indian Buddhism, published on his return from India, all that distinguishes Sangharakshita's thought as teacher, synthesizer and translator is already evident here. We see the unity underlying all Buddhist schools, the inspiring ideal of the Bodhisattva, and the certainty that the Dharma is urgently needed in the modern world. This volume contains the previously published collections Crossing the Stream and Early Writings, plus other articles long since out of print. In the groundbreaking Ordination and Initiation in the Three Yanas (1959), Sangharakshita first comes close to recognizing Going for Refuge as the unifying factor in all of Buddhism. In Krishna's Flute (1944), the mind of the philosopher combines with the poet, and in A Visit to a Tibetan Monastery (1946), Sangharakshita the insightful traveller appears, seen later in his memoirs and travel letters. All the essays are fully annotated, and those previously published in Early Writings come with a detailed commentary and extensive introduction by Kalyanaprabha. A foreword by Nagabodhi introduces the collection. The insights and ideas expressed in these brief passages are as illuminating, as stimulating and as indispensable as anything Sangharakshita was ever to produce.
£18.95
Windhorse Publications The Bodhisattva Ideal: 4
Book Synopsis'The Bodhisattva ideal is a vast subject. It is the major distinctive emphasis of the phase of the development of Buddhism known as the Mahāyāna, which had its flowering for a period of around 500 years (0–500CE), but is still practised today in many different forms, from Tibetan Buddhism to Zen. To consider this topic is to place one’s hand on the very heart of Buddhism, and feel the beating of that heart.' Thus Sangharakshita introduces his theme. The first part of this volume describes the arising of the bodhicitta and the bodhisattva's path to Enlightenment in a weaving together of the sublime and the inspiringly practical, and the second part is a commentary on Śāntideva's classic 8th-century text, the Bodhicaryāvatara, based on a seminar given in 1973, in the very early days of Triratna, thus shaping the newly emerging Buddhist movement. The seminar was titled The Endlessly Fascinating Cry, echoing Śāntideva's fervent prayer: 'In order to grasp this jewel of the mind, I offer ... the endlessly fascinating cry of wild geese ...' The volume ends with 'The Bodhisattva Principle', a talk given in 1983 to a conference of scientists and mystics in which Sangharakshita presents a vision of the bodhisattva as an embodiment of the key to the evolution of consciousness, individual and collective. The subject of this book may be an ideal, but it offers many ways to take the first real steps on this most significant of all journeys, and much nourishment for the heart and mind of the would-be bodhisattva.Trade Review`I have always looked to Sangharakshita’s books for inspiration and ideas on how to better translate the principles and practices of Buddhism for Western audiences and practitioners today.’ – Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within
£18.95
Atlantic Books The Tao of Bowie: 10 Lessons from David Bowie's
Book SynopsisWhat would David Bowie do?When life gets tough, who can we turn to for help? Who will help us find happiness, meaning and purpose? The Tao of Bowie suggests that we turn to David Bowie for guidance - and use his amazing journey through life as a map to help us navigate our own.Buddhism was central to David Bowie's life, but he was a wide-ranging thinker who also drew meaning from other sources including Jungian psychology, Nietzschean philosophy and Gnosticism. The Tao of Bowie condenses these concepts - the ideas that inspired and supported Bowie throughout his life and career - into ten powerful lessons, each with a series of exercises, meditations and techniques to encourage readers to apply these learnings to their own lives. The Tao of Bowie will help readers understand who they really are, clarify their purpose in life, manage their emotions and cope with setbacks and change. This fresh approach to the search for spirituality and happiness unites the perennial human quest for answers with the extraordinary mind and unique career of one of the most important cultural figures of the past half-century.Trade Reviewwill suit those in need of Ziggy's Stardust's quirky wisdom. * The Independent *A swirling, entertaining path of self-discovery...This cheery guide, filled with insightful facets from Bowie's "magpie" approach to enlightenment, will appeal to fans of the music legend and spiritualists alike. * Publishers Weekly *A wise little book which will help you find clarity and creativity * Stylist *Show[s] how the singer's journey from confused young man to charismatic artist and contented father and husband can help in our development * The Times *Table of Contents1: Beginnings 2: Needs 3: Masks 4: Addictions 5: Thoughts 6: Hell 7: Shadow 8: Heroes 9: Love 10: Where Are We Now?
£999.99
Temple Lodge Publishing Buddha's Life and Teaching
Book SynopsisAlthough this classic text is more than one hundred years' old, its accurate scholarship, detailed research and lucid presentation make it no less relevant today than when it was first published. In 1916, Hermann Beckh was one of a handful of leading European authorities on Buddhist texts, reading Tibetan, Sanskrit and Pali fluently. At the same time, he was a member of the Anthroposophical Society and its Esoteric Section. In consequence, Beckh's seminal study on Buddhism has an entirely unique quality. It invites the reader to engage freely with the Buddhist Path, although in many ways re-expressed and renewed by Rudolf Steiner, whilst discovering its universal validity through the original texts. For the most part, Beckh allows these texts to speak for themselves, as eloquently now as ever. In the first section, Beckh presents Gautama Buddha's life from legend and history. The second part of the book details the `general viewpoints' of Buddhist teaching and the individual stages of the Buddhist Path, including meditation to ever higher levels. Both sections are expertly collated out of a wide knowledge of the primary sources. To this academic understanding, Beckh sheds new light on the subject from his own research, based on highly-trained meditation guided by Rudolf Steiner (with whom he carried out a long-lasting correspondence that has only recently been uncovered). Dr Katrin Binder has rendered the complete German text in a natural English idiom with great accuracy and professional insight, thereby making this timeless book available to English readers for the first time in a lucid translation. New notes and an updated bibliography are also featured. `The book before us here is not some kind of dusty text or just another undergraduate-level introduction to Buddhism. It is nothing less than the still, clear, luminous centre of a hurricane...' - Neil Franklin (from the Foreword)Table of ContentsForeword - Translator's Introduction - Regarding the pronunciation of Indian words (Sanskrit and Pali) - Abbreviations - Introduction - PART 1: THE BUDDHA - General considerations - A. The Buddha of the legend - a) The sources of the legend - b) The story of the Buddha's Becoming (according to the Lalitavistara) - c) The proclamation of the doctrine - d) The Buddha's Nirvana (according to the Mahaparinibbaanasutta) - B. The historical Buddha - a) The course of his life - b) The Buddha as a human being and spiritual teacher - PART 2: THE TEACHING - A. General Viewpoints - B. The individual stages of the Path - a) Faith (saddha) as prerequisite of the Path - b) First stage of the Path: Right Conduct (sla) - c) Second stage of the path: meditation (samaadhi) - d) Third stage of the path: realization (panna) - e) Fourth stage of the path: liberation (vimutti) - Notes - Bibliographical Review (Hermann Beckh 1916) - Additional Bibliographies (Heimo Rau 1958, Katrin Binder 2016) - Hermann Beckh: Later works on Buddhism - Glossary
£16.14
Rockpool Publishing Buddha Wisdom Divine Masculine: The truth of
Book SynopsisThis beautiful gift set of 40 Divine Truth cards is inspired by the sacred text of ‘Dhammapada Sutra’, which is widely known as the words of Buddha. The Ultimate Truth of Wisdom provides you with powerful tools to illuminate all darkness and free the limitations of the reasoning mind. Upon the path of truth, you will gain the highest spiritual inspirations in resolving difficult problems in your life.
£10.79
Parallax Press Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society
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£12.59
Parallax Press Inside the Now: Meditations on Time
Book SynopsisZen maser Thich Nhat Hanh “challenges us to open our hearts, seize the moment, and truly touch the now” in never-before-published writings on living stillness and timelessness (Sister True Dedication).Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essence of his lifetime of spiritual seeking in this intimate and poetic work, inspired by the classic text Being Time by thirteenth-century Japanese Master Dogen. Inside the Now begins with an autobiographical reflection in which we hear the voice of the young monk, poet, and community-builder struggling in war-torn Vietnam to develop a Buddhism relevant to the suffering of his time. These early experiences lay the groundwork for Thich Nhat Hanh’s insights into the nature of time and interbeing.In part two, we hear the clear, direct voice of the Zen master challenging us to open our hearts, seize the moment, and touch the now. A beautifully designed and personal book that will be cherished for generations, Inside the Now is interspersed with poetry from other Zen masters as well as the author’s own verse and calligraphy.
£999.99
Parallax Press No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming
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£13.29
Parallax Press Mindfulness as Medicine: A Story of Healing Body
Book SynopsisA Buddhist nun shares her profound journey of healing, plus step-by-step directions for embracing and transforming suffering through mindfulness, meditation, and other techniques Before she became a Buddhist nun in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Dang Nghiem was a doctor. She’d traveled far in her 43 years. Born during the Tet Offensive and part of the amnesty for Amerasian children of the late 1970s, Dang Nghiem arrived in this country virtually penniless and with no home. She lived with three foster families, but graduated high school with honors, earned two undergraduate degrees, and became a doctor. When the man she thought she’d spend her life with suddenly drowned, Sister Dang Nghiem left medicine and joined the monastic community of Thich Nhat Hanh. It is from this vantage point that Dang Nghiem writes about her journey of healing in Mindfulness as Medicine. Devastated by the diagnosis and symptoms of Lyme, she realized that she was also reliving many of the unresolved traumas from earlier in her life. She applied both her medical knowledge and her advanced understanding and practice of mindfulness to healing. Through meditation she finally came to understand what it means to “master” suffering.
£16.14
Hohm Press,U.S. Think Like the Buddha: 108 Days of Mindfulness
Book SynopsisMindfulness simply means being alert, aware, attentive moment by moment. The simplest definition of mindfulness is mental scrutiny. When we have that mind skill, the result of our living is positive, as the Buddha noted: All wholesome words, deeds and thoughts have mindfulness as their root. However, if the mind is not trained, the result of our living will show up much the opposite, marked by forgetfulness and neglect. The Buddha, who was the planet''s most prominent practitioner of mindfulness, taught this technique to others. THINK LIKE THE BUDDHA offers reflections for 108 days of mindfulness. The stories and lessons are brought together to provide insight, information, instruction and inspiration for the reader to cultivate this practice daily. The book is very user friendly - immediately applicable regardless of any background in Buddhism, and is thus useful to complete beginners. Mindfulness is more than stress release, or mental focus. It cannot be separated it from the ethical framework of Buddhism. THINK LIKE THE BUDDHA retains this ethical component of Buddhism from which mindfulness is derived. The stories and teachings in this book cover a wide variety of specific topics, from divorce, to illness, to losing a job, to determining a course of action. All these meditations are infused with the message of compassion that all today are hungering for.
£21.60
Parallax Press Call Me By My True Names
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£15.29
Editorial Kairos El Libro Tibetano de Los Muertos
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£19.28
Editorial Kairos Felicidad: Prácticas Esenciales de Mindfulness
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£16.52
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddhist Dictionary: Manual of Buddhist Terms and
Book SynopsisBuddhist Dictionary by Nyanatiloka Thera is a trusted guide to Theravada Buddhist terminology and doctrine, offering authentic explanations of Pali terms with English cross-references and source citations. It helps identify doctrinal terms accurately amidst varying translations, serving both lay students and scholars.
£10.99
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddhist Ceremonies and Rituals of Sri Lanka
Book SynopsisThe study discusses Buddhist ceremonies and rituals, which are integral to the religious life of devout followers despite purists' reservations about deviating from canonical teachings.
£4.61
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Middle Land, Middle Way
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£11.88
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddha My Refuge: Contemplation of the Buddha
Book SynopsisTheravada Buddhism emphasizes devotion to the Buddha through nine virtues, as described in the Pali Canon. The tradition combines rationalism with a warm reverence for the All-Enlightened One, fostering both devotion and meditative reflection on the Buddha's qualities.
£18.02
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Mind Overcoming Its Cankers
Book SynopsisThis work is An In-depth Study of Mental Effluents in the Buddhist Perspective. It will help the layman as well as the professional to achieve the control of the mind to ensure serenity.
£9.34
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Peace in the Buddha's Discourses: A Compilation
Book SynopsisThe Pali Canon highlights the importance of santi (peace) in personal and social contexts, covering various levels from individual mental well-being to societal harmony, with discussions aimed at understanding the practical applications of the Buddha's teachings.
£5.99
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Collected Wheel Publications: Numbers 16 to 30 v.
Book SynopsisA collection of Wheel Publications discussing various aspects of the Buddha's teaching, including similes, Abhidhamma philosophy, wisdom, the Buddha's last days, and the life of Anagarika Dharmapala.
£14.11
The Sri Lanka Institute of Traditional Studies Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism
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Rangjung Yeshe Publications,Nepal As It Is, Volume II: Essential Teachings from the
Book SynopsisThe teachings presented in As It Is, Volume I are primarily selected from talks given by the Dzogchen master, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, in 1994 and 1995, during the last two years of his life. The unambiguous Buddhist perception of reality is transmitted in profound, simple language by one of the foremost masters in the Tibetan tradition. Dzogchen is to take the final result, the state of enlightenment itself, as path. This is the style of simply picking the ripened fruit or the fully bloomed flowers. Tulku Urgyen''s way of communicating this wisdom was to awaken the individual to their potential and reveal the methods to acknowledge and stabilize that prospective. His distinctive teaching style was widely known for its unique directness in introducing students to the nature of mind in a way that allowed immediate experience. This book offers the direct oral instructions of a master who inspired admiration, delight in practice, and deep trust and confidence in the Buddhist way.
£999.99
Rangjung Yeshe Publications,Nepal Dzogchen Essentials The Path That Clarifies
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£12.34
Rangjung Yeshe Publications,Nepal Heart Lamp: Lamp of Mahamudra and Heart of the
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£12.99
Rangjung Yeshe Publications,Nepal Freedom In Bondage: The Life and Teachings of
Book SynopsisAdeu Rinpoche’s story is not about the horrors he endured under the Communist takeover of Tibet--he himself notes that many other people underwent much worse hardships, not to mention all those that died--but rather the way in which he told his tale. While describing what happened to him and many others, how he survived and finally his release from prison he spoke in a straightforward, dignified manner without any resentment, anger or sadness. He never added mental anguish on top of an already untenable experience. He viewed what happened to him as a ripening of his own individual karma, he accepted responsibility for the abuse he suffered; in fact, he repeatedly stated that each person suffered according to their own karma, as he said, I felt that whatever befalls you is a ripening of the specific karma that you created in the past.”Adeu Rinpoche took the trauma and suffering as an opportunity not only to accept the vicissitudes of life without bitterness but also to transcend the unjust treatment by not harboring ill-will against the perpetrators, instead developing compassion for them. In the end he turned suffering into happiness, for even while imprisoned he was able to meet many great masters, receive teachings from them and even do some serious practice. It is truly inspiring that people exist in our world with such profound realization and accomplishmentthey are examples to us all.This tale together with wonderful teachings presents a compassionate and wise face to the hardship Adeu Rinpoche and so many others endured and triumphed over. It is a banquet of realization, pith instructions and dignity.
£13.29
Vajra Publications Gateway to the Temple: A Manual of Tibetan
Book SynopsisGateway to the Temple is a valuable manual on Tibetan Buddhist monastic culture and art, covering temple building and mural decoration. Originally written in the 1960s, it has been updated and enhanced by Vajra Books, bringing attention to a forgotten masterpiece.
£26.59
Independently Published La No-meditación del Dzogchen
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£9.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thats Funny You Dont Look Buddhist
Book SynopsisIn this landmark book, esteemed Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein addresses this incisive question in a warm, delightful and personal way. With the same down-to-earth charm and wit that have endeared her to her many students and readers, Boorstein shows how one can be both an observant Jew and a passionately committed Buddhist.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lost Art of Compassion Discovering the
Book SynopsisNow in paperback, this practical guide to cultivating compassion delivers Buddhist and psychological insight right where we need it most—navigating the difficulties of our daily lives. Compassion is often seen as a distant, altruistic ideal cultivated by saints, or as an unrealistic response of the naively kind-hearted. Seeing compassion in this way, we lose out on experiencing the transformative potential of one of our most neglected inner resources.Dr Lorne Ladner rescues compassion from this marginalised view, showing how its practical application in our life can be a powerful force in achieving happiness. Combining the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism and Western psychology, Ladner presents clear, effective practices for cultivating compassion in daily living.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Chocolate Cake Sutra Ingredients for a Sweet
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Open Mind Womens Daily Inspiration for Becoming
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Mother Wit, the much-loved guide to women''s spirituality, come crystalline daily readings that inspire and guide women toward mindfulness, compassion, and centered contemplation. Diane Mariechild''s practiced insight leads readers through the year with guided visualizations, advice, parables, and quiet inspiration that draws seekers toward the serene and ancient wisdom of Buddhism. This is clear and intelligent spiritual companion contains a wealth of stirring quotes from such luminaries as Alice Walker, Marion Wright Edelman, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Pema Chödrön, Charlotte Joko Beck, and Maya Angelou. Their voices inspire Mariechild''s graceful spiritual direction, which leads the Western mind toward a calm center and a compassionate engagement with the world.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Turning Towards the Mystery
Book SynopsisIn his most intimate book, the world-renowned spiritual teacher shares his inner journey of transformation and wisdom.
£999.99
Shogam Publications Integral Buddhism
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£999.99
Shogam Publications Song of Karmapa
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£21.59
Shogam Publications Desire Why It Matters
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£21.59
Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd Prince at War Pt 3 Ramayana Ramayana S
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£22.49
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. The Golden Lands Cambodia Indonesia Laos Myanmar
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking survey of the Buddhist architecture of Southeast Asia, abundantly illustrated with new colour photography and 3-D renderings.Trade Review"This book is fresh, relevant, and important and will be an indispensable addition for all libraries and museums." --Ronald G. Knapp, author of China's Living House: Folk Beliefs, Symbols, and Household Ornamentation and Chinese Bridges Selected for Women's Wear Daily's fall book round-up, "Elements of Style" Publisher's Weekly Illustrated Gift Book SelectionTable of ContentsA Chronology of Selected Buddhist Monuments 6 Preface 9 The Theoretical Framework 14 MYANMAR 37 I. Architectural History 40 II. Architectural Characteristics 52 III. Selected Examples 75 VIETNAM 87 I. Architectural History 90 II. Architectural Characteristics 105 III. Selected Examples 113 INDONESIA 125 I. Architectural History 128 II. Architectural Characteristics 135 III. Selected Examples 145 CAMBODIA 157 I. Architectural History 160 II. Architectural Characteristics 169 III. Selected Examples 181 THAILAND 189 I. Architectural History 192 II. Architectural Characteristics 215 III. Selected Examples 225 LAOS 237 I. Architectural History 240 II. Architectural Characteristics 251 III. Selected Examples 261 Glossary 271 Bibliography 277 Index 278 Production Team
£54.39
State University of New York Press Buddhist Fundamentalism and Minority Identities
Book SynopsisThis examination of Sri Lanka''s ethnic and religious minorities links the past with the present through a treatment of Sinhala-Buddhist fundamentalist development in the late nineteenth century and its hegemony in the late twentieth.Buddhist Fundamentalism and Minority Identities in Sri Lanka explores Sinhala-Buddhist fundamentalist ideology and its power to shape the identities of Sri Lanka''s ethnic and religious minorities. Sinhala-Buddhist fundamentalists in contemporary Sri Lanka share an ideology that asserts a vital link between the island of Sri Lanka and the Sinhala people, especially in their role as curators of Buddhism, and often at the exclusion of the minorities. Minority responses to Sinhala-Buddhist fundamentalism are manifold, ranging from assimilation to the formation of rival fundamentalisms. The authors provide views of history markedly different from most scholarly reflections on Sri Lanka; thus, the history of shifting perceptions of Sinhala-Buddhist fundamentalism offered here constitutes an important contribution to the subaltern history of Sri Lanka. By treating both the development of Sinhala-Buddhist fundamentalism in the late nineteenth century and its hegemony in the late twentieth, this study links the present to the past.
£24.23
State University of New York Press A Clear Differentiation of the Three Codes
Book SynopsisThe first English translation of the influential and controversial Tibetan Buddhist classic.
£65.04
State University of New York Press God of Desire Tales of Kamadeva in Sanskrit Story
Book SynopsisPresents Kamadeva, the Hindu god of desire, in tales, art, and ritual. This book also covers Kamadeva's appearance in Buddhist lore.
£65.04
State University of New York Press Samadhi The Numinous and Cessative in IndoTibetan
Book SynopsisExplores yoga and meditation in Eastern religions, incorporating psychological and social aspects of these practices.A historical and comparative study grounded in close readings of important works, this book explores the dynamics of the theory and practice of yoga in Hindu and Buddhist contexts. Author Stuart Ray Sarbacker explores the fascinating, contrasting perceptions that meditation leads to the attainment of divine, or numinous, power, and to complete escape from worldly existence, or cessation. Sarbacker demonstrates that these two dimensions of spiritual experience have affected the doctrine and cultural significance of yoga from its origins to its contemporary practice. He also integrates sociological and psychological perspectives on religious experience into a larger phenomenological model to address the multifaceted nature of religious experience. Speaking to a broad range of methodological and contextual issues, Samadhi provides numerous insights into the theory and practice of yoga that are relevant to both scholars of religious studies and practitioners of contemporary yoga and meditation traditions.
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State University of New York Press The Dharmas Gatekeepers
Book SynopsisA study of the seminal Tibetan Buddhist work, Gateway to Learning.The Dharma''s Gatekeepers offers an incisive analysis of one of the most important works in Tibetan Buddhist intellectual history: Sakya Pa??ita''s Gateway to Learning (Mkhas pa ''jug pa''i sgo). Writing in a time when a distinctively Tibetan tradition of Buddhism was first emerging, Sakya Pa??ita wanted to present Tibetan intellectuals with what he took to be an authentically Indian (and therefore, authentically Buddhist) understanding of the nature and tasks of intellectual life-with a view of how scholarship was understood and practiced in the great monastic colleges of India.In The Dharma''s Gatekeepers, we see Sakya Pa??ita building the intellectual foundation for Tibetan scholasticism through a series of subtle, brilliant, and quintessentially Buddhist arguments about the nature of learning itself, with his elaboration of a model of scholastic education skillfully drawing together ideas in Buddhist epistemology, philosophy of language, translation theory, hermeneutics, and literary theory. In this study of Sakya Pa??ita''s remarkable work, Jonathan C. Gold shows that the Gateway to Learning addresses issues that remain of concern to contemporary intellectuals; this thirteenth-century work has much to contribute to our understanding of such issues as translation and translatability, theories of reading and authorship, the connections between religious values and academic institutions, and theories of language and literary aesthetics. The book includes a translation of significant parts of Sakya Pa??ita''s text.
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Early Buddhist Discourses
Book Synopsis Twenty discourses from the Pali Canon--including those most essential to the study and teaching of early Buddhism--are provided in fresh translations, accompanied by introductions that highlight the main themes and set the ideas presented in the context of wider philosophical and religious issues. Taken together, these fascinating works give an account of Buddhist teachings directly from the earliest primary sources. In his General Introduction, John J. Holder discusses the structure and language of the Pali Canon--its importance within the Buddhist tradition and the historical context in which it developed--and gives an overview of the basic doctrines of early Buddhism.
£37.39
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Zen Sourcebook
Book SynopsisOffers selections from the foundational texts of the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Zen traditions. This title provides students with an introduction to the first 1200 years of this tradition. It includes general introduction and notes that provide historical, biographical, and cultural context.Trade Review"[T]he Zen Sourcebook [is] an excellent cross-section of some of the most important texts in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Zen. The translations [are] well chosen from among the best available. . . . This is an excellent sourcebook for both beginners and serious practitioners." —John Daido Loori, Abbot, Zen Mountain Monastery"This is an excellent book . . . to be commended for its wide coverage; the Korean material is especially hard to find. . . . The short introductions to the selections are lucid, informative and focused, providing a good framework through which to understand the readings. Anyone who wants to work directly with translations of the primary texts, rather than textbook summaries, will find this book the most convenient available." —Brook Ziporyn, Northwestern University"The timeless words of Zen masters running the gamut from the well-known (Dogen and Bodhidharma) to the more obscure (miscellaneous Chinese nuns) can be found in [this book]. . . The teachings, which come in many forms—poetry, letters, and artwork among them—serve as primary texts, while pithy introductions provide historical background on topics ranging from the declining influence of Zen masters in seventeenth-century Japan to Korean master So Sahn's famous army of five thousand monks. This collection of Zen delights offers plenty of teachings to sink your teeth into, including this Blue Cliff Record koan: "A monk asked Yun-men, 'What is the teaching that goes beyond Buddhas and Patriarchs?' Yun-men said, 'A sesame bun.'" Bon appetit." —Tricycle"[A]n invaluable collection of teachings from China, Korea, and Japan, revealing Zen's brilliant use of language to evoke the Buddha's realization." —Buddhadharma"This sourcebook seem to me to be a uniquely rich and valuable treasure trove."—Rachel Hadas, Department of English, Rutgers University"I find that students from all academic backgrounds are able to access the material, yet it is scholarly and rigorous. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of the nuns' poetry, which other collections (such as The Roaring Stream) tend to ignore." —Alison Jameson, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Arizona
£39.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Roaring Stream A New Zen Reader Ecco Companions
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£17.09
Museum of New Mexico Press Art of Exile Paintings by Tibetan Children in
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