Buddhism category: 3907 books
by Darren Littlejohn
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2019
**Rediscover the classic guide for recovery with this tenth anniversary edition “**that transcends genres by seamlessly integrating the 12-Step approach, Buddhist principles, and a compelling personal struggle with addiction and a quest for spiritual awakening” (Donald Altman, author of Living...
by Vajragupta
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
The perfect guide for those seeking a meaningful spiritual path whilst leading busy, modern lives. Vajragupta gives clear explanations of Buddhist teachings and guidance on how to apply these to enrich our busy and complex lives. The personal stories, exercises, reflections and questions in this book...
The Wisdom Chapter
Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on the Ninth Chapter of The Way of the Bodhisattva
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2017
The first English translation of Mipham Rinpoche's commentary on the "wisdom" chapter of Shantideva's classic text, in which Mipham explains Madhyamaka philosophy from the perspective of the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Shāntideva’s guide to the training of a Bodhisattva is one...
by Charles Eliot
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2014
This classic text by Charles Eliot traces the origins and principles of these two great world religions.
by Victor Perez
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2012
You, for whatever reason, may be interested in Buddhism, joining a community or integrating the Buddha's great teachings. Whatever your reasons, this book will teach you the basics of what you need to know to become a Buddhist... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.
Buddhism, Education and Politics in Burma and Thailand
From the Seventeenth Century to the Present
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2018
Drawing on primary sources in Pali, Burmese and Thai, practising monk Venerable Khammai Dhammasami guides the reader through the complex history of monastic education in two neighbouring countries with very different Buddhist societies: Burma and Thailand.
This book provides a clear account...
by Quang Tri
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2016
Of the hundreds of Buddhist introductory books on the market, The Buddha Journey: Questions and Answers for the Awakening Mind aims 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...
I Met A Monk
Eight Weeks to Love, Happiness and Freedom
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2015
Are you having a good day, enjoying the here and now, appreciating all that you have? OR ... Are you stressed, anxious and worrying about the future?
Chances are it’s the second one. But it doesn’t have to be that way – Buddhism offers a truly life-changing point of view that can make...
Buddhist Thought
A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2002
Buddhist Thought guides the reader towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha, to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies. Abstract and complex ideas are made understandable by the authors' lucid style. Of particular...
Jizo Bodhisattva
Modern Healing & Traditional Buddhist Practice
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
In Jizo Bodhisattva, Zen teacher and practicing pediatrician Jan Chozen Bays explores the development of traditional Buddhist practices related to Jizo, as well as the growing interest in Jizo practice in modern American Zen Buddhism.
She also shows how you can incorporate this rich tradition...
Finding the Blue Sky
A Mindful Approach to Choosing Happiness Here and Now
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Joseph Emet explores the intersection between Positive Psychology--the study of what makes people happy--and the ancient wisdom of Buddhism.
Positive Psychology—with its focus not on mental "disease," but rather on what actually makes people happy—has revolutionized the way that we look...
Buddhish
Exploring Buddhism in a Time of Grief: One Doctor's Story
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2013
When you can’t eat, pray, or love.
Melissa married her high school sweetheart, launched her career as an emergency doctor, rescued a Golden Retriever, and best of all, expected a baby in July.
Then she delivered a stillborn baby girl.
What do you do when your heart shatters,...
by Brian Victoria
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Following the critically acclaimed Zen at War (1997), Brian Victoria explores the intimate relationship between Japanese institutional Buddhism and militarism during the Second World War.
Victoria reveals for the first time, through examination of the wartime writings of the Japanese military itself,...
by Jacob P. Dalton
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2011