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ATF Press Foreigners with God: Hospitality in the three
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£27.75
Shambhala Publications Inc Zen Seeds: 60 Essential Buddhist Teachings on
Book SynopsisFrom a living treasure of Japanese Zen, an inspiring collection of teachings about the power of Buddhist practice to help you transform suffering and touch the marrow of your life.In this sparkling collection of teachings, Japanese Zen master Shundo Aoyama Roshi offers an entry to the authentic practice of Zen Buddhism. Or, rather, she offers a myriad of entries—for Zen Seeds, as its title suggests, is comprised of brief chapters meant to plant seeds of wisdom and compassion in readers. Ranging from classical Zen sources, such as the teachings of Dogen and the encounter stories of the koans, to anecdotes from Aoyama’s fascinating life and from those of her many students, the book paints a profoundly compelling portrait of the transformative possibilities of Zen. A pioneering female leader in the Soto Zen school, Aoyama Roshi demonstrates the power of practice for anyone seeking to lead a life of greater conviction and spiritual nourishment.
£15.29
Shambhala Publications Inc Songs of the Sons and Daughters of Buddha:
Book SynopsisA lyrical translation of an inspired selection of verses from the earliest Buddhist monks and nuns.More than two thousand years ago, the earliest disciples of the Buddha put into verse their experiences on the spiritual journey--from their daily struggles to their spiritual realizations. Over time the verses were collected to form the Theragatha and Therigatha, the "Verses of Elder Monks" and "Verses of Elder Nuns" respectively. In Songs of the Sons and Daughters of the Buddha, renowned poets Andrew Schelling and Anne Waldman have translated the most poignant poems in these collections, bringing forth the visceral, immediate qualities that are often lost in more scholarly renditions. These selections reveal the fears, loves, mishaps, expectations, and joys of the early monks and nuns, when, struck by wild insight, they cried out the anguish or solace they knew in their lives.
£14.39
Shambhala Publications Inc Pure Land: History, Tradition and Practice
Book SynopsisAn introductory guide to the beliefs and key concepts of Pure Land Buddhism, the most widely practiced form of Buddhism in East Asia.Pure Land is a brief introduction to the history and practices of Pure Land Buddhism, a popular and growing global tradition. Pure Land practices center on Amitābha Buddha, rebirth in his pure buddha-land, and the guaranteed attainment of buddhahood. It constitutes the dominant tradition of most Buddhists in East Asia and is the most common form of practice within immigrant Buddhist communities in America, yet it remains elusive to many general readers of Buddhism. This brief introduction summarizes the core teachings of this tradition and charts its growth throughout the world.Part of the Buddhist Foundations series, Pure Land covers the spiritual tenets behind the tradition before describing how prayer and devotion to Amitābha allow for rebirth in a realm free from suffering and ideal for progress on the path to enlightenment. It then outlines specific Pure Land practices, all the while providing historical context to account for its widespread popularity throughout East Asia. The author also covers contemporary Pure Land traditions, providing a useful touch point for modern readers. Pure Land practitioners and readers interested in Asian-American Buddhist communities now have a concise guide to the ideas, practices, and origins of this widely popular spiritual tradition.
£14.39
Shambhala Publications Inc The Sakya Jetsunmas: The Hidden World of Tibetan
Book SynopsisAn exploration of an extraordinary group of female meditation masters from the Buddhist tradition in Tibet whose determination and accomplishments can serve as a great example for meditators the world over. Among Tibetan spiritual biographies there are many life stories of exceptional male wisdom-holders or vidyādharas. But biographies of religious women are few. This book focuses on the hidden world of the great female spiritual adepts who were born into a prominent lineage of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. For centuries, this family of wisdom holders has been committed to helping others alleviate their suffering and develop a strong dedication to spiritual practice.
£22.95
Shambhala Publications Inc Sky Dharma: The Foundations of the Namchö
Book SynopsisThe inspiring life story of Tertön Migyur Dorje, who revealed a new cycle of Tibetan Buddhist teachings, together with a commentary on the preliminary practices written by his main student. Tertön Migyur Dorje revealed the Namchö treasure teachings while in a three-year retreat that began when he was only thirteen. The Great Compassionate One (Avalokiteshvara) and Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) appeared to him in pure visionary experience and gave him these teachings. Migyur Dorje then dictated them to his teacher Karma Chagme. The Namchö treasures later became the main teachings and practices of the Palyul lineage, and these teachings continue to be presented in Palyul monasteries and retreat centers throughout Asia, North America, and Europe. This book brings together two texts that have inspired countless practitioners in this lineage. The first text tells the life story of Migyur Dorje. It was composed by Karma Chagme, the master who first recognized the seven-year-old Migyur Dorje as an exceptional tulku and tertön and who was responsible for preparing him to be a major treasure revealer. The second text is a commentary on the Namchö preliminary practices. Written by Rigdzin Kunzang Sherab, Migyur Dorje’s main student and the first throne holder of the Palyul lineage, it explains the foundational practices that should be completed before pursuing more advanced ones: the four contemplations that turn the mind to dharma and the fivefold practice of taking refuge, arousing bodhichitta, mandala offering, Vajrasattva purification, and Guru Yoga.
£30.60
St Augustine's Press The Seven Last Words of Our Lord Upon the Cross
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Creation Myths of the World
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive resource available on creation myths from around the world-their narratives, themes, motifs, similarities, and differences-and what they reveal about their cultures of origin.
£179.81
Shambhala Publications Inc In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas: Buddhist
Book SynopsisA complete path of meditation training framed by the Buddha''s words in the King of Samadhi Sutra--one of the most important Mahayana sutras--from a contemporary, accessible voice.The term "meditation" is often spoken of as a single, uniform practice, but in fact there are innumerable techniques that can be employed to achieve different ends. However, to make real progress in any practice, the methods need to be paired with a view of how our minds and our experience of the world around us really work. In this uncommonly practical and experiential guide, Phakchok Rinpoche teaches us how to achieve this correct view so we can genuinely practice a meditation that will transform our lives by helping us abandon our own bad habits and hypocrisy. In this way, we will make real progress on the path to true freedom from the cyclic patterns we follow that only lead to unhappiness. Grounding this presentation is The King of Samadhi Sutra--one of the most important teachings in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition--which the author uses as a touchstone throughout. The simplicity will appeal to new and aspiring meditators, while the insightful approach based on living these practices will help seasoned practitioners get unstuck and make swift progress.
£15.29
Shambhala Publications Inc The Guru Principle: A Guide to the
Book SynopsisA clear-headed and relatable guidebook for navigating the student-teacher relationship by one of the first female Buddhist teachers in the West.All major forms of Buddhism stress the need for a teacher. However, the importance of having a guide or guru is sometimes a source of cultural and spiritual confusion as Buddhism expands in the West. A clear understanding of the Buddhist view of the guru is essential for the student-teacher relationship to be beneficial for one''s spiritual growth.Collecting over fifty years of personal experiences as both a student and a teacher, Shenpen Hookham writes candidly of the opportunities and challenges facing modern Dharma students in the West who wish to study with a teacher. Traditional texts often do not reflect how the student-teacher relationship manifests in practice, which leaves many pressing questions and a great deal of confusion in communities taking root in the West. With honesty and clarity, Hookham discusses the roles of the teacher, practices related to the guru, and commonly asked questions she receives as a teacher. This handbook is the first of its kind, breaking down in a pragmatic and relatable way everything you need to know to enter a student-teacher relationship with open eyes and an open heart.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Sakya: The Path with Its Result, Part 1:
Book SynopsisA compilation by one of Tibet''s greatest Buddhist masters of the Path with Its Result teachings and practices of the Sakya lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.The Treasury of Precious Instructions by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye, one of Tibet''s greatest Buddhist masters, is a shining jewel of Tibetan literature, presenting essential teachings from the entire spectrum of practice lineages that existed in Tibet. Volumes in this series may be engaged as practice manuals while also preserving ancient teachings significant to the literature and history of world religions. Volume 5 of the series, Sakya: The Path with Its Result, presents a selection of teachings and practices from the Path with Its Result (Lamdre) practice lineage of the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The Sakya lineage derives from Virupa, Dombhi Heruka, and other Indian masters, or mahasiddhas, and passes through Gayadhara and his Tibetan disciple Drokmi Lotsawa Sakya Yeshe (992–1072). The practice tradition centers around the teaching and transmission of the Hevajra Tantra and its subsidiary texts. In three parts, this volume includes, respectively: the root text, commentary, and outlines for the Indian mahasiddha Virupa’s core text, the Vajra Verses; the liturgies for empowerment and offering rituals specific to a Hevajra Tantra practice lineage; and instructional manuals for practice.
£32.80
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Transcending: Trans Buddhist Voices
Book SynopsisA compelling collection of the many voices and experiences of trans, genderqueer, and nonbinary Buddhists Transcending brings together more than thirty contributors from both the Mahayana and Theravada traditions to present a vision for a truly inclusive trans Buddhist sangha in the twenty-first century. Shining a light on a new generation of Buddhist role models, this book gives voice to those who have long been marginalized within the Buddhist world and society at large. While trans, genderqueer, and nonbinary practitioners have experienced empowerment and healing through their commitment to the Buddha, dharma, and sangha, they also share their experiences of isolation, transphobia, and aggression. In this diverse collection we hear the firsthand accounts, thoughts, and reflections of trans Buddhists from a variety of different lineages in an open invitation for all Buddhists to bring the issue of gender identity into the sangha, into the discourse, and onto the cushion. Only by doing so can we develop insight into our circumstances and grasp our true, essential nature.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Painting from the Palette of Love: The Mystical
Book SynopsisWrap yourself in the boundless love of the Divine with the mystical poetry of renowned Sufi saint Kabir, here brought to life for modern readers by acclaimed poet Thomas Rain Crowe?.?When you?ve come all this way to the ocean of happiness, Do not return home thirsty with an empty cup. Wake up! Here is some pure water, Drink as much as you can!?The enigmatic Indian mystical poet Kabir stands among the greatest spiritual thinkers of human history. At once a Sufi, Hindu, and unbounded disciple of the universal Divine, Kabir and his songs of union and ecstasy lead us beyond our preconceived biases about truth and reality?and invite us to see our life, through his eyes, as an ego-shattering and incomparably joyful dance with the Beloved.This 65-poem collection of Kabir?s most rapturous spiritual songs, rendered into modern language by acclaimed poet and Sufi performing artist Thomas Rain Crowe, is brought to life in fresh, evocative language bursting with mystical power. Striking and profound, Crowe?s inspired and poetic adaptations offer a sumptuous taste of true reality?beyond boundaries and in joyful embrace of life and our world.
£14.44
Shambhala Publications Inc The Natural Openness and Freedom of the Mind
Book SynopsisThis second volume of the collected works of the modern Tibetan master Khangsar Tenpa?i Wangchuk is the root text and commentary on the Dzogchen tantra called The Natural Openness and Freedom of the Mind, a verse text on the direct practices to realize the nature of mind taught within the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.This is a modern commentary on a Dzogchen tantra titled The Natural Freedom and Openness of the Mind, covering the practices of trekcho, thogal, and bardo. This tantra is a mind terma, or treasure, of the early modern terton, or treasure revealer, Deshek Lingpa (1842?1907), and incarnation of Yudra Nyingpo, a student of Yeshe Tsogyal, preeminent female consort of Padmasambhava, through whom the transmission lineage of this teaching is said to descend. The commentary presents the approach to enlightenment taught in this tradition. These instructions are considered advanced and secret, to be taught only to those who have received transmission from a qualified master. For the curious reader outside of the tradition, this book offers a clear and concise introduction to way the Nyingma tradition frames Buddhist cosmology, mind, liberation, and prayer.
£22.95
Kohlhammer Religionen Inklusiv: Zur Dekonstruktion
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£42.30
Kohlhammer Ritual ALS Resonanzerfahrung
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£61.37
Kohlhammer Das Wagnis Des Scheiterns: Religionspadagogische
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£75.85
Bohlau Verlag Die Gründergeneration der Universität Salzburg:
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£45.66
Tvz Theologischer Verlag Zurich AG Gemeinsam Unter Dem Gleichen Wort: Die
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£64.47
Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Jakob: Wie Gott Auf Krummen Linien Gerade
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£15.96
Evangelische Verlagsansta Sterben Und Tod Teil Des Lebens
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£999.99
Evangelische Verlagsansta Migration Und Theologie
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£98.00
Duncker & Humblot Das Ss-Ahnenerbe Und Die Strassburger
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£52.20
Duncker & Humblot Rechtsqualitat Und Wirkung Des Staatsvertrages
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£104.31
Harrassowitz Yezidism: Between Continuity and Transformation
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£112.75
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Der Sinn des Lebens (1933). Religion und
Book Synopsis"The Meaning of Life" represents the outstanding work of Adler in his last creative period. Here he bears his views and results on central topics of individual psychology such as lifestyle, the tasks of life, and inferiority in a style characterized by great experience and foresight. and the complex of superiority, the neurosis, childhood memories, the feeling of community and the meaning of life. At the same time, he outlines his diagnostic and epistemological positions. Above all, Adler points out to us the great importance that he attaches to the sense of community for a fulfilled and responsible life and for the further development and survival of humanity. His answers to the questions of human coexistence, which take into account both ecological and aspects of transcendence, are more important to us today than ever. In the work "Religion and Individual Psychology" Alfred Adler holds an argument with the Protestant theologian Ernst Jahn on the question of ethical values. Jahn claims the sole representation of theology and therefore wants to see psychotherapy as a mere methodical aid. Adler points to the dwindling influence of the churches and derives their suitability from the scientific claim to validity of individual psychology to compensate for and represent the values of humanity. The controversy is still very topical today.
£50.20
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Intra Arbeitsheft I: Mit separatem Lösungsteil
Book SynopsisDas Arbeitsheft zum Hineinschreiben bietet zu den Lektionen des Unterrichtswerks Intra Texte und Ãbungen I zusätzliches fantasievolles, originelles und manchmal spielerisches Arbeitsmaterial. Es enthält weitere Ãbersetzungtexte sowie Ãbungen zu Formenlehre, Syntax, Wortschatz und Realien. Da die Lösungen separat beigefÃ"gt sind, eignet sich das Heft auch zum selbstständigen Ãben.
£21.78
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Religionsunterricht praktisch 1. bis 4.
Book Synopsis"RU praktisch" - das bedeutet unbeschwert guten Religionsunterricht gestalten mit maßgeschneiderten Unterrichtseinheiten, Unterrichtsschritten und gebrauchsfertigen Materialien. Jeder Einheit geht ein theologisch-didaktischer Überblick voraus, der auch Fachfremde kompetent ëber Inhalt und Ziele orientiert. In diesem Paket sind alle vier Bände der erfolgreichen Reihe enthalten.
£999.99
Paulus-Verlag Wenn Engel Sternschnuppen Kussen, Dann Ist
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Neukirchener Verlagsgesellschaft mbH Christliche Mystik
Book SynopsisAuf der Suche nach authentischer religiöser Erfahrung richten sich viele Erwartungen auf Mystik. Schäufele gibt eine Einführung in die Geschichte der christlichen Mystik von den biblischen Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart. Er zeigt, dass mystische Religiosität stets eine Option christlicher Frömmigkeit war, aber unter bestimmten historischen und sozialen Bedingungen besondere Bedeutung gewann: im Altertum unter dem Einfluss von Neuplatonismus und Mönchtum, im Gefolge der Kirchenreform und Laienfrömmigkeit des Hochmittelalters und unter den Bedingungen konfessioneller Spaltung in der Frühen Neuzeit.
£26.99
Schwabe Verlag Basel Wunder. Ich nehme das Wort nicht leichtfertig in
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Schwabe Verlag Basel Léducation religieuse par les symboles
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£46.30
V&R Unipress Stereotype - Vorurteile - Ressentiments:
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£55.56
V&R Unipress Inszenierung Religioser Differenzen: Das Theater
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£61.95
DK El libro de las religiones The Religions Book
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£25.19
Hachette Book Group Power Words
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£16.00
Baylor University Press Human in Death
Book SynopsisExplores the best-selling futuristic suspense series In Death, written by romance legend Nora Roberts under the pseudonym J.D. Robb. Centering on troubled NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her billionaire tycoon husband Roarke, the novels explore vital questions about human flourishing.Trade Review...Ali's book shows the rich possibilities of analysis that crime fiction offers its readers. -- Heta Pyrhönen -- CluesIn each chapter, Ali displays a sure command of Robbâs oeuvre, of relevant popular romance scholarship, and of contemporary debates among readers. She avoids both dense academic jargon and fannish minutia, creating an accessible text for educated lay readers and a compelling one for scholars of popular romance fiction who do not share her encyclopedic knowledge of all 15,000 or so pages of the In Death books. -- Jessica Miller -- The Journal of Popular Romance Studies / Popular Romance ProjectTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: Reading in Death 1. Intimacy in Death 2. Friendship in Death 3. Vocation in Death 4. Violence in Death 5. Perfection in Death Conclusion: Ending in Death
£36.71
Baylor University Press We Were a Peculiar People Once
Book SynopsisIn this fast-paced and thought-provoking memoir, David Lyle Jeffrey recalls growing up in the ‘old-time’ Scottish Baptist tradition in rural Canada. With nostalgia, good humour, and sometimes lament, he considers his own theological and spiritual formation in a nearly vanished variety of Christian culture.Table of Contents Preface: The Way We Were 1 The Sabbath 2 Outhouse Theology 3 Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 4 Baptism 5 The Missionary Conference 6 Churchy Expletives 7 Youth Groups and the New Music 8 Sin 9 Salvation 10 Grace 11 Grave Matters 12 Gratitude 13 A Reckoning Appendix: The Necessity of Biblical Language
£34.78
Thomas Nelson Publishers And Then The Train Wrecked A Nonfiction Narrative
Book SynopsisThe train that was the happy life of Ronnie and Merry was derailed by Merry’s rapid, unexpected death from pancreatic cancer. Ronnie’s thoughts on life , death, and God during the days leading up to her death and the year that followed captures the raw emotion of a man as he seeks to understand and to cope with the loss of his wife.
£11.35
Hendrickson Academic Christianity in Oceania
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£33.96
Saint Benedict Press Spiritual Direction from Dante: Avoiding the
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£23.70
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Circle of Fire: The Metaphysics of Yoga
Book SynopsisThe Circle of Fire examines the eternal metaphysical questions “What is God?” and “What is the purpose of life?” The book discusses the answers to these questions given by Western science and different schools of Indian thought, specifically detailing the answers to be found in India''s two most developed atheistic traditions, Hinduism and Buddhism.Representative of a generation of Indians who have grown up with the best in scientific education and spiritual values, author P.J. Mazumdar takes a hard look at religion, science, and how two seemingly divergent bodies of knowledge can be brought together. Like Deepak Chopra a generation earlier, Mazumdar is both a medical doctor and a member of a family steeped in Hindu tradition, and is therefore well-placed to elucidate ancient Indian philosophy to the modern analytical mind. Acknowledging the metaphysical insights to be found in both Western science and Eastern spirituality, Mazumdar pays special attention to the highest school of philosophy of Hinduism, Advaita, and its application to practical spirituality through the teachings and practice of Yoga.The book takes its structure from the Vedas, and is similarly divided into Jnanakanda (Knowledge) and Karmakanda (Actions); the first part examines the body of knowledge from European and Indian sources addressing the question of God and the second part looks at practical ways of applying this knowledge through different schools of Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. The book explores the purest form of nondual Hindu philosophy, Advaita, and points out how the theories underpinning Buddhism and Advaita, although they appear to contradict each other, are the only theories that remain consistent with the findings of modern science. The author makes the brave assertion that ultimately one or the other will be the theory realized by science as the ultimate metaphysical truth.Like other books on the meeting of science and spirituality (Fritzjof Capra''s 80s classic The Tao of Physics) and the necessity of a scientifically compatible notion of God (Richard Dawkin''s The God Delusion), The Circle of Fire is ambitious in scope and a challenging, rewarding read.
£18.90
Shambhala Publications Inc Learning Classical Tibetan: A Reader for
Book SynopsisA modern and accessible reader of Classical Tibetan Buddhist texts based on the traditional monastic educational system, designed for both classroom use and independent studyDesigned for both classroom use and independent study, Learning Classical Tibetan is a modern and accessible reader for studying traditional Buddhist texts. Unlike other readers of Classical Tibetan, this is a comprehensive manual for navigating Tibetan Buddhist literature drawing on a monastic curriculum. Utilizing the most up-to-date teaching methods and tools for Tibetan language training, students learn to navigate the grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and style of Classical Tibetan while also engaging the content of Buddhist philosophical works. Chapters consist of a contextual introduction to each reading, a Tibetan text marked with references to annotations that provide progressive explanations of grammar, cultural notes on vocabulary, translation hints, notes on the Sanskrit origins of Tibetan expressions and grammatical structures, as well as a literal translation of the text. The reader also includes study plans for classroom use, discussion of dictionaries and other helpful resources, a glossary of English grammatical and linguistic terms, and much more. This reader can be used in conjunction with Paul Hackett?s expanded edition of his well-known Tibetan Verb Lexicon. Using a clear and approachable style, Hackett provides a practical and complete manual that will surely benefit all students of Classical Tibetan.
£58.40
Shambhala Publications Inc The Complete Nyingma Tradition from Sutra to
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£32.40
Shambhala Publications Inc The Emanated Scripture of Manjushri: Shabkar's
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£22.95
Shambhala Publications Inc The Supreme Siddhi of Mahamudra: Teachings,
Book SynopsisThe first major collection of core texts from the meditation masters of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage, a special yogic tradition of Tibetan Buddhism The Drukpa Kagyu lineage is renowned among the traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism for producing some of the greatest yogis from across the Himalayas. After spending many years in mountain retreats, these meditation masters displayed miraculous signs of spiritual accomplishment that have inspired generations of Buddhist practitioners. The teachings found here are sources of inspiration for any student wishing to genuinely connect with this tradition. Theses translations include Mahamudra advice and songs of realization from major Tibetan Buddhist figures such as Gampopa, Tsangpa Gyare, Drukpa Kunleg, and Pema Karpo, as well as modern Drukpa masters such as Togden Shakya Shri and Adeu Rinpoche. This collection of direct pith instructions and meditation advice also includes an overview of the tradition by Tsoknyi Rinpoche. Combined with guidance from a qualified teacher, these teachings offer techniques for resting in the naturally pure and luminous state of our minds. As these masters make clear, through stabilizing the meditative experiences of bliss, clarity, and nonthought, we will be liberated from suffering in this very life and will therefore be able to benefit countless beings.
£19.55
Shambhala Publications Inc The Complete Foundation: The Systematic Approach
Book SynopsisHis Holiness the Dalai Lama provides intimate details on advanced mind-training practices using visualization, reason, and contemplation.Clear, eloquent, simple, and profound, His Holiness’s teachings are easily accessible to beginning practitioners yet richly nourishing to those more advanced in practice. In The Complete Foundation, the Dalai Lama shows how visualization, reason, and contemplation can be systematically crafted to enhance personal development. Beginning with practices designed to create an effective mental outlook, His Holiness skillfully guides the student to more advanced techniques for developing the mind’s deepest potential and happiness. With impeccable attention to detail and a seamless balance between technical guidance and a delightful sense of playfulness, this book exemplifies the sophistication and elegance of Tibetan Buddhist methods for spiritual development. This book was previously published under the title The Path to Bliss.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Mahamudra Lineage Prayer: A Guide to Practice
Book SynopsisThe only book in English on a popular Tibetan Buddhist lineage prayer that explains how it can be used as a guide to practice.One of the most beloved and oft-recited prayers in the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, The Mahamudra Lineage Prayer combines a supplication to the Mahamudra lineage with a concise guide to Mahamudra practice and the stages of the path to enlightenment. In this commentary on the prayer, Thrangu Rinpoche teaches in his down-to earth yet direct manner the importance of the Mahamudra lineage, how to develop renunciation and devotion through the common and uncommon preliminary practices, and how to practice calm abiding (Shamatha) and insight (Vipashyana) meditation in the Mahamudra tradition. He explains that Mahamudra teachings are easy to practice yet are very powerful, and are especially appropriate for serious Western Dharma students.
£14.39
