Buddhism Books
World Wisdom Samdhong Rinpoche Uncompromising Truth for a
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£16.19
Stone Bridge Press A Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Terms
Book SynopsisBuddhism has permeated Japanese life and thought so deeply that knowledge of it is essential for a true understanding of any aspect of Japanese culture. This dictionary, with nearly five thousand entries on Buddhist terms, personal names, ceremonies, texts, and sects, will be of special interest to scholars and students of literature. Most entries have been drawn from such classics as Shasekishu Kokon chomonju, Hojoki, Makura no soshi, Tsurezure-gusa, Heike monogatari, and Taiheiki. Hisao Inagaki received a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and is a professor at Ryukoku University in Kyoto.
£37.59
Cornell University Press The Wind from Vulture Peak: The Buddhification of
Book SynopsisThe Wind from Vulture Peak addresses the history of the gradual incorporation of Buddhist concepts into Heian waka poetry and the development among court poets of a belief in the production of that poetry as a Buddhist practice in itself.Trade ReviewThe breadth and depth of this work and the brilliance of the translations constitute a significant contribution to the field of Japanese literature. * Kyoto Journal *
£22.39
Cornell University Press The Wind from Vulture Peak: The Buddhification of
Book SynopsisThe Wind from Vulture Peak addresses the history of the gradual incorporation of Buddhist concepts into Heian waka poetry and the development among court poets of a belief in the production of that poetry as a Buddhist practice in itself.Trade ReviewThe breadth and depth of this work and the brilliance of the translations constitute a significant contribution to the field of Japanese literature. * Kyoto Journal *
£84.00
KTD Publications Influence of Yogacara on Mahamudra
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£13.50
KTD Publications Compassion Now!
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£9.99
KTD Publications Harmonious Path for Buddhist Communities: Advice
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£7.05
Parallax Press Together We Are One: Honoring Our Diversity,
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£13.59
Parallax Press Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times
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£10.79
Parallax Press Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society
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£12.59
Naciketas Press Trungpa Photographs
£31.68
World Wisdom Books An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism: The
Book SynopsisAnIllustrated Outline of Buddhism is an ideal introduction to the vast and complex field of Buddhism, a world religion with more than a billion followers. In its short format and accessible style, it presents the essential features of the Buddhist religion with a clear yet concise style that is suitable for both the general reader and student of Buddhism. This fully color edition contains 40 color illustrations, including a stunning array of outstanding examples of Buddhist art, architecture, statuary, and calligraphy. Numerous maps, diagrams, and charts are included to illustrate important aspects of Buddhist beliefs and to summarize the different cultural forms and developmental phases of Buddhism. A select bibliography for further reading and a detailed index will also aid the reader.Trade ReviewThis new illustrated edition, revised and enlarged a full generation after the first, provides a clear and succinct overview of Buddhist teachings and practices... Stoddart's work also pays tribute to the overwhelming beauty of Buddhist artamply confirmed by the rich selection of color reproductions in this volumein a wide variety of schools. An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism is thus not only useful, but moving and inspiring, and as such does full justice to a spiritual tradition that is unique and irreplaceable among the great religions of the world. -- Joseph A. Fitzgerald This book is a pocket encyclopedia. The explanations given by the author of many subtle and important doctrines are gratifyingly clear. -- Alberto Martin, author of Sleeping, Dreaming, Awakening A salient contribution to the study of Buddhism. The prestigious British author was able to produce here a clear, simple, and at the same time profound and comprehensive study of Buddhism, which puts first things first and each thing in its proper place. The book demonstrates that Buddhism is as much a religion as Christianity or Islam and offers a balanced panorama of the Buddhist religion, history, and culture. -- Mateus Soares de Azevedo, author of Men of a Single Book: Fundamentalism in Islam, Christianity, and Modern Thought Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one". The Buddha lived and taught in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. He is recognized by Buddhists as an awakened or enlightened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end their suffering (dukkha) through the elimination of ignorance (avidya) by way of understanding and the seeing of dependent origination (pratityasamutpada) and the elimination of craving (ta ha), and thus the attainment of the cessation of all suffering, known as the sublime state of nirvana. "An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism: The Essentials of Buddhist Spirituality" by William Stoddart is an informed and informative history and introduction to a world religion with more than a billion followers and divided into numerous sects. Beautifully illustrated with eighty full color photographs, and enhanced with a number of maps, diagrams and charts, this compendium of expert commentary on Buddhism's essential features is an ideal introduction and is highly recommended for personal, academic, and community library Buddhist Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists. Midwest Book Review
£14.24
World Wisdom Books Treasures of Buddhism: A New Translation with
Book SynopsisIn his classic work on the subject, perennialist author Frithjof Schuon explores the vast and varied landscape that is Buddhism. Every reader interested in Buddhism from whatever angle will here find much that speaks to his or her condition. Schuon presents Buddhism not as an historical artifact of the past, but as a living spiritual force. In describing the essentials of Buddhism, he frequently makes use of comparisons with other traditions, including Western religious thought. Th e rich and diverse world of Buddhist art—from its statuary to the tea ceremony—is a subject treated with particular importance. A valuable section on Shinto, the indigenous Japanese tradition of the “way of the gods,” concludes the book.
£14.24
Parallax Press Path of Compassion: Stories from the Buddha's
Book SynopsisPath of Compassion is a collection of key stories from Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic Old Path White Clouds, a book celebrating its 20th publishing anniversary this year. It tells the fascinating life story of Prince Siddhartha, who left his family and renounced his carefully guarded life, and after many years of spiritual seeking became the Buddha, the Enlightened One. Far more than the description of an unusual life story, it serves as an enjoyable, compelling, and informative introduction to Buddhism by conveying its most important teachings in a compact and accessible format.Thich Nhat Hanh’s ability to show the Buddha as a person who deals with the same life issues as we do is unique and unsurpassed. Written in language accessible to readers of all ages and levels of experience Thich Nhat Hanh combines the description of the major life stages of the Buddha with his most important teachings. Reaching far beyond the biography genre Path of Compassion is a highly readable and informative introduction to Buddhism.
£14.39
Parallax Press Work: How to Find Joy and Meaning in Each Hour of
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£10.79
Parallax Press No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming
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£12.59
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.
£15.29
Diamond Cutter Press Sunlight on the Path to Freedom: A Commentary to
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£56.25
For Beginners Buddha for Beginners
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£12.34
Vegan Publishers Buddhism and Veganism: Essays Connecting
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£15.29
Sixth & Spring Books Amazing Mazes Mandalas Puzzles to Solve and Color
Book SynopsisContemplative and calming to colour, Elizabeth Carpenter's 30 mandalas offer delightfully challenging mazes running through her striking designs. Very different from the childhood mazes you're familiar with, each of these intricate puzzles exercises the critical part of the brain as you work your way through the winding paths.
£11.04
IRH Press USA Inc. The Essence of Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment
Book SynopsisThe essence of Buddha is about living a life with meaning and purpose. It offers a contemporary interpretation of the way to enlightenment, written by highly revered spiritual leader. The fundamental tenets of the Buddhist understanding of life, such as The Eightfold Path, The Six Paramitas and the Laws of Causality, are clearly explained in modern and accessible terms, along with the need for self-reflection, the nature of karma and reincarnation, and other teachings of the Buddha. Enlightenment is a potential achievement for every sentient being. The path towards it is an expansion of consciousness, moving from material concerns to an increaed awareness of the unseen spiritual reality. This, and the practice of a love that gives, rather than just expecting to be loved, is the only path to happiness, and a better world.
£11.69
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.
£13.49
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.
£14.39
IRH Press USA Inc. The Challenge of Enlightenment: Now, Here, the
Book SynopsisThese comprehensive and essential Buddhist teachings that are written in an easy-to-understand way will resolve the commonly misunderstood concepts taught in modern Buddhism such as ‘egolessness’ and ‘void’, as well as the true meaning of ‘the middle way', ‘nirvana’ and ‘Buddha-nature’. These concepts of spiritual awareness are now resurrected. Ryuho Okawa's clear-cut explanations of the core Buddhist teachings are what has been anticipated among authentic seekers of Truth, so look no farther. 1. The Spirit of Buddhism 2. Freedom and Ignorance 3. The Four Noble Truths 4. What is ‘Egolessness’? 5. ‘Void’ or ‘Emptiness’ and Causality 6. Karma and Reincarnation 7. Progress Through the Middle Way 8. The Two Concepts of ‘Lesser Vehicle’ and ‘Great Vehicle’ 9. What is Nirvana? 10. ‘Void’ or ‘Emptiness’ and Salvation 11. ‘Egolessness’ from the Perspective of the Middle Way 12. Buddha-Nature and the Attainment of Buddhahood
£14.39
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.
£14.39
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.
£18.00
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.
£12.34
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Crushing the Categories (Vaidalyaprakarana)
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£38.25
Hierophant Publishing How to Meditate Like a Buddhist
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£10.44
Hierophant Publishing The No Self, No Problem Workbook: Exercises &
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£15.29
Namchak Publishing Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection
Book SynopsisAward-winning author Lama Tsomo provides insights and practices to enrich our relationships, be mindfully and joyfully present in the world, and deepen our understanding of ourselves.The tide of modern life is sweeping us even further into isolation—away from each other, from the world, from ourselves. To turn this tide, Lama Tsomo has created the latest addition to her Ancient Wisdom for Our Times series: Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection. Building on the ideas and practices in the first two books—Why Bother: An Introduction and Wisdom Compassion (Starting with Yourself)—this new volume actively engages readers, expanding our understanding and guiding our practice in the several key areas.The Four Boundless Qualities. Loving Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity are not lofty, abstract sentiments. They are practical capacities that we can all cultivate for the benefit, as Buddhists say, of ourselves and others. Lama Tsomo teaches us how.Forgiveness. This is essential to our inner well-being—if we want to move on in our lives, and to move closer to others, we must be able to forgive. Resentment is the most destructive form of stress. As someone once said, hanging on to resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection shows us that we don’t need to forget to forgive.Near Enemies. Lama Tsomo’s explanation of the Buddhist concept of “near enemies” is a true eye-opener: she explains how we can stop fooling ourselves into thinking some of our shortcomings are actually virtues. Sublime Insight. Her patient guidance into the principles and practice of Vipassana (Sublime Insight) offers us ways to experience reality in its complexity and simplicity. (Buddhism was thousands of years ahead of quantum physics on this one.) You’ll never see the world, or yourself, the same way again.Written with the conversational clarity and generous dashes of humor she’s brought to her retreats at the Namchak Retreat Ranch and award-winning titles such as Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? and The Lotus and the Rose, Lama Tsomo’s latest is the culmination of decades of deep practice and scholarly inquiry, filled with real-world examples, beautiful illustrations, practice cards, and links to online support. Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection is an authentic guide to compassionate awareness and a salve against a growingly disconnected world.Trade Review“In the most recent installment of Ancient Wisdom for Our Times, Lama Tsomo shares her experience with the deep practices of Tibetan Buddhism. She writes with clarity, humor, and with practical support to guide us to a better and more fulfilled life. It feels like being given a gift to read Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection and an invitation to slow down to experience life.” – Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Change“I have no doubt that Western readers who wish to deepen their understanding of Tibetan Buddhist practices will find much to interest them here, and that members of other faiths, or even those who have none, will enjoy this sincere account of spiritual exploration.” – From the Foreword, by His Holiness The Dalai Lama XIV“Lama Tsomo gives me new ways to summon calm and equanimity in a sea of storms in the world through various meditation techniques. From her to me, from me to you, from you to the universe with each breath. The world is better." – Huey-Min Chuang, student of Lama Tsomo and Learning Circle member“I wouldn’t be where I am today with my meditation practice if it weren’t for Lama Tsomo. Her ability to take these Eastern practices and make them feel relatable to Westerners is incredible. Not only does she make you feel welcome, she makes you feel at home. If I could recommend one teacher to learn from, it would be her.” – Joe Previte, student of Lama Tsomo and former Community Advisor
£10.44
New Leaf Media, LLC Probing the Mind: How Does Consciousness Work?
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£11.14
Parallax Press Call Me By My True Names
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£14.44
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.
£14.39
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.
£14.39
IRH Press The Laws of Eternity
Book SynopsisIn this incomparable book, author Ryuho Okawa offers a detailed description of the multidimensional structure of the Spirit World that exists beyond this world. Brace yourself to encounter the Eternal Truths that are revealed for the first time in human history.
£14.39
Atria Books Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your
Book SynopsisTina Turner—legendary singer and actress, icon to millions, and author of the “brave and wry” (Vulture) memoir My Love Story—shares her deeply personal book of wisdom that explores her longstanding faith in Buddhism and provides a guide to these timeless principles so you can find happiness in your own life. I dedicate this book to you… in honor of your unseen efforts to triumph over each problem life sends your way. Tina was a global icon of inspiration. And here, with Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good, Tina shows how anyone can overcome life’s obstacles—even transform the “impossible” to possible—and fulfill our dreams. She shows how we, too, can improve our lives, empowering us with spiritual tools and sage advice to enrich our unique paths. Buddhism has been a central part of Tina Turner’s life for decades and, in music, film, and live performances, she has shined as an example of generating hope from nothing, breaking through all limitations, and succeeding in life. Drawing from the lessons of her own life, from adversity to stratospheric heights, Tina effortlessly shows how the spiritual lessons of Buddhism help her transform from sorrow, adversity, and poverty into joy, stability, and prosperity. Here, Tina shares the wisdom of an extraordinary lifetime in Happiness Becomes You making this the perfect gift of inspiration for you or a loved one.
£20.80
Atria Books Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of
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£20.99
Pottersfield Press Awakening My Heart: Essays, Articles and
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£17.95
Perspectiva Collective Wisdom in the West: Beyond the shadows
Book SynopsisThis book contemplates current crises guided by a core Buddhist teaching: the roots of deepest suffering lie in what we grasp most tightly. Thus, tightly held ideas from 'the enlightenment' - rationality, individuality, equality and secularity - are considered as sources of suffering: technocracy, broken politics and 'moral acrimony'. Freedom lies not in accepting or rejecting these views, but in seeing where they've become dogmas, feeding cultural addiction to certainty and control. Liam Kavanagh is an embodied cognitive scientist, deeply influenced by Zen, who directs research at Life Itself, a community of people for a wiser, weller world. Past work in development economics convinced him that recognising and unlearning ideology is the most important step towards imagining futures worth creating. He helps create opportunities for this by organising residential learning communities, dialogues between Science and Zen, and contemplative activist groups.Trade Review‘In this important and timely book, dense with insight, Liam succeeds where many others have failed, to not only accurately diagnose the root causes of the brokenness that so many of us intuit at the heart of Western scientific materialism, but to indicate the path towards a remedy. Courageously and compassionately teasing apart the roots of our attachments to reason, individuality and equality – notions we would often prefer to take as read, so painful are they to explore – Liam skilfully navigates the reefs and shoals of our reactivity, creating a space for real understanding and a new turning of the wheel of cultural evolution. In this work, Liam models the solution he proposes, by drawing in equal measure on wisdom arising from his own direct, first person meditative investigation, balanced by intellectual rigour and a thorough grasp of developments in neuroscience, psychology and the history and philosophy of science’ -- Brother Phap Linh, Dharma Teacher, Plum Village Zen Monastery‘This is a brave and important book for our time, a time when we direly need to find the wisdom to overcome such identities and divisions, and find each other, freely and together’ -- Professor Rupert Read, former UK national spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion and author of Wittgenstein’s Liberatory Philosophy
£9.50
Les Belles Lettres Commemorations
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£42.00
Les Belles Lettres Livres de Morale Reveles Par Les Dieux
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£35.00
Les Belles Lettres Histoire Du Bouddhisme En Chine
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£42.00
Les Belles Lettres Tseou, Dialogues Pour Dissiper La Confusion
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£32.00
Les Belles Lettres Errances Sur Les Voies Du Bouddhisme / Errances
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£31.00
Klincksieck L'Eloquence Temperee Du Bouddha: Souverainetes Et
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£30.00
Encre Marine Nietzsche Et Le Bouddhisme
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£23.00
