Buddhism category: 3907 books
by Donald S. Lopez Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2012
This book tells the story of the Scientific Buddha, "born" in Europe in the 1800s but commonly confused with the Buddha born in India 2,500 years ago. The Scientific Buddha was sent into battle against Christian missionaries, who were proclaiming across Asia that Buddhism was a form of superstition....
Subtle Wisdom
Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Ch'an Buddhism
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2011
Master Sheng-yen, a dharma descendant from the founders of Buddhism in China, considers the concepts of suffering, enlightenment, and compassion; provides a glossary of key terms; and briefly recaps the history of Buddhism in China. But he goes beyond these issues to discuss contemporary matters and...
Tibetan Sacred Dance
A Journey into the Religious and Folk Traditions
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2002
The first book to explore the significance and symbolism of the sacred and secular ritual dances of Tibetan Buddhism.
• Lavishly illustrated with color and rare historic photographs depicting the dances, costumes, and masks.
• Looks at both sacred (cham) and folk (achi lhamo) forms...
Zig Zag Zen
Buddhism and Psychedelics
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2018
More than ever, people are in pursuit of greater fulfillment in their lives, seeking a deeper spiritual truth and strategies for liberation from suffering. Both Buddhism and psychedelics are subjects that one encounters in such spiritual pursuit. Edited by Tricycle contributing editor Allan Badiner...
by Stephen Batchelor
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
*Does Buddhism require faith? Can an atheist or agnostic follow the Buddha’s teachings without believing in reincarnation or organized religion?
This is one man’s confession.*
In his classic Buddhism Without Beliefs, Stephen Batchelor offered a profound, secular approach to the teachings...
Faces of Compassion
Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression — An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2012
Faces of Compassion introduces us to enlightened beings, the bodhisattvas of Buddhist lore. They're not otherworldly gods with superhuman qualities but shining examples of our own highest potential. Archetypes of wisdom and compassion, the bodhisattvas of Buddhism are powerful and compelling images...
by Lama Yeshe
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2014
Lama Yeshe on Buddhism:
"Buddhism is not just about one or two small things; it is not some tiny philosophy. Lord Buddha explained the nature of every single phenomenon in the universe."
On Mind:
"At certain times, a silent mind is very important, but 'silent' does not...
Buddhism
from a Catholic Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2017
Buddhism is recognised as one of the world's great religions, yet it is probably the least understood. Paul Williams explains the main tenets of Buddhism and its methods of prayer and meditation, comparing and contrasting them with the Catholic faith.
Buddhism
The First Millennium
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Beginning with the events immediately following the dark days after the death of Shakyamuni and continuing over a period of 1,000 years, this dynamic tome covers a vast and complex series of events and developments in the history of Buddhism. Through a thorough examination of its early development...
by Carl Olson
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2009
In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to many people looking...
Dakini's Warm Breath
The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2002
The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or "sky-dancer," a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests in visions, dreams, and meditation experiences. Western scholars and interpreters of the dakini, influenced by Jungian psychology and feminist goddess theology,...
Selected Works of D.T. Suzuki, Volume III
Comparative Religion
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2016
Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki was a key figure in the introduction of Buddhism to the non-Asian world. Many outside Japan encountered Buddhism for the first time through his writings and teaching, and for nearly a century his work and legacy have contributed to the ongoing religious and cultural interchange...
Mindfulness in Early Buddhism
New Approaches through Psychology and Textual Analysis of Pali, Chinese and Sanskrit Sources
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2007
This book identifies what is meant by sati (smrti), usually translated as ‘mindfulness’, in early Buddhism, and examines its soteriological functions and its central role in the early Buddhist practice and philosophy. Using textual analysis and criticism, it takes new approaches to the subject...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Here is a portable collection of inspiring readings from the revered masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan Buddhism Reader includes quotations from major lineage figures from the past such as Padmasambhava, Atisha, Sakya Pandita, Marpa, Milarepa, and Tsongkhapa. Also featured are the writings of...