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Buddhism Illuminated

Author : San San May
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295744499
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (957 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism Illuminated written by San San May and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia are centers for the preservation of local artistic traditions. Chief among these are manuscripts, a vital source for our understanding of Buddhist ideas and practices in the region. They are also a beautiful art form, too little understood in the West. The British Library has one of the richest collections of Southeast Asian manuscripts, principally from Thailand and Burma, anywhere in the world. It includes finely painted copies of Buddhist scriptures, literary works, historical narratives, and works on traditional medicine, law, cosmology, and fortune-telling. Buddhism Illuminated includes over one hundred examples of Buddhist art from the Library’s collection, relating each manuscript to Theravada tradition and beliefs, and introducing the historical, artistic, and religious contexts of their production. It is the first book in English to showcase the beauty and variety of Buddhist manuscript art and reproduces many works that have never before been photographed.

Buddhism Illuminated

Author : San San May
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780295743783
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism Illuminated written by San San May and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British Library has one of the richest collections of Southeast Asian Buddhist manuscripts, principally from Thailand and Burma.

Buddhism Illuminated

Author : Camʻʺ Camʻʺ Me
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780712352062
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Buddhism Illuminated written by Camʻʺ Camʻʺ Me and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British Library has one of the richest collections of Southeast Asian Buddhist manuscripts, principally from Thailand and Burma.

Illuminating the Life of the Buddha

Author : Naomi Appleton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781851242832
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (428 download)

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Download or read book Illuminating the Life of the Buddha written by Naomi Appleton and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lavishly illustrated book investigates an outstanding eighteenth-century example of a samut khoi, a type of beautiful folding book found in Southeast Asia, which became particularly popular as a repository for the Buddha's teachings. Written in Pali and produced in the Kingdom of Siam, its finely executed pictures, painted on khoi paper, show key incidents from stories of the past lives of the Buddha as he prepares for Buddhahood. These tales, historically one of the principal means whereby Buddhist teachings were communicated, known as Jatakas, are a favourite theme for manuscript art. Uniquely for such manuscripts, however, this samut khoi also offers an extensive series of scenes from the last life of the Buddha, including his final awakening and teaching, which is distinctive to the region. These related narratives all contribute to a superb example of eighteenth-century manuscript and calligraphic art. As well as affording great artistic opportunities for expressing the beauty of the Buddha's words and achievements, samut khois are repositories for popular chants and short distillations of doctrine. This book describes the context to this unusually rich expression of Thai Buddhist creativity and, in retelling the stories depicted, reveals the continued appeal of its closely related art and narrative traditions." -- Publisher's description.

The Mind Illuminated

Author : CULADASA
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1781808791
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (818 download)

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Download or read book The Mind Illuminated written by CULADASA and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on meditation, providing a nuts-and-bolts stage-based system that helps all levels of meditators establish and deepen their practice. Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation.

Cinema Illuminating Reality

Author : Victor Fan
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
ISBN 13 : 1452964319
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (529 download)

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Download or read book Cinema Illuminating Reality written by Victor Fan and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new critical approach to cinema and media based on Buddhism as a philosophical discourse How can a philosophical discourse generated in Asia help us reframe and renew cinema and media theory? Cinema Illuminating Reality provides a possible way to do this by using Buddhist ideas to examine the intricate relationship between technicity and consciousness in the cinema. The resulting dialogue between Buddhism and Euro-American philosophy is the first of its kind in film and media studies. Victor Fan examines cinema’s ontology and ontogenetic formation and how such a formational process produces knowledge, political agency, and in-aesthetics. Buddhism allows Fan to deconstruct binary thinking and reimagine media as an ecology, rethinking cinema in relational terms between the human and the machine. Along the way, Fan considers a wide variety of case studies from around the globe, while paying special attention to how contemporary Tibeto-Sinophone filmmakers have adopted relational thinking to detail ways of rebuilding a world that appears to be beyond repair. From Chinese queer cinema to a reexamination of Japanese master Ozu’s work and its historical reception to Christian Petzold’s 2018 existential thriller Transit, CinemaIlluminating Reality forges a remarkable path between Buddhist studies and cinema studies, casting vital new light on both of these important subjects.

Light Comes Through

Author : Dzigar Kongtrul
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834824663
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Light Comes Through written by Dzigar Kongtrul and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh and direct Buddhist teachings on how our natural wish to be happy is the best tool we have for true spiritual growth Buddhahood, says Dzigar Kongtrül, is nothing but an unobstructed experience of the nature of mind, boundlessly spacious and limitlessly compassionate. The trick is that in order to see the mind accurately, we must use the particular aspect of mind he calls natural intelligence. Natural intelligence enables us to discriminate between what helps or hinders us. But most of all, it’s the part of us that searches for happiness and meaning. In Light Comes Through, he shows us how to skillfully use our wish for happiness as a tool in awakening to the joyous wisdom of mind. “This is a wonderful fresh look at the amazing potential of our human mind.” —Pema Chödrön, author of When Things Fall Apart

Receptacle of the Sacred

Author : Jinah Kim
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520273869
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Receptacle of the Sacred written by Jinah Kim and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In considering medieval illustrated Buddhist manuscripts as sacred objects of cultic innovation, Receptacle of the Sacred explores how and why the South Asian Buddhist book-cult has survived for almost two millennia to the present. A book “manuscript” should be understood as a form of sacred space: a temple in microcosm, not only imbued with divine presence but also layered with the memories of many generations of users. Jinah Kim argues that illustrating a manuscript with Buddhist imagery not only empowered it as a three-dimensional sacred object, but also made it a suitable tool for the spiritual transformation of medieval Indian practitioners. Through a detailed historical analysis of Sanskrit colophons on patronage, production, and use of illustrated manuscripts, she suggests that while Buddhism’s disappearance in eastern India was a slow and gradual process, the Buddhist book-cult played an important role in sustaining its identity. In addition, by examining the physical traces left by later Nepalese users and the contemporary ritual use of the book in Nepal, Kim shows how human agency was critical in perpetuating and intensifying the potency of a manuscript as a sacred object throughout time.

Luminous Passage

Author : Charles S. Prebish
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520216970
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Luminous Passage written by Charles S. Prebish and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1999-06-07 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Since the 1960s Buddhism in America has been viewed through the lens of idealism, generally associated with the spiritual quest of baby boomers. This portrayal has been accurate only to a degree. Charles Prebish's Luminous Passage is the first account in a new generation of commentary to demonstrate the complexity and variety of this tradition as it establishes roots in this country. This book will surely stand as one of the most comprehensive assessments of Buddhism in the United States at the turn of the millennium."—Richard Seager, Hamilton College

Illuminating the Mind

Author : Jonathan Stoltz
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190907568
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Illuminating the Mind written by Jonathan Stoltz and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illuminating the Mind puts the field of Buddhist epistemology in conversation with contemporary debates in philosophy. Jonathan Stoltz provides readers with an introduction to epistemology within the Buddhist intellectual tradition in a manner that is accessible to those whose primary background is in the "Western" tradition of philosophy. The book examines many of the most important topics in the field of epistemology, topics that are central both to contemporary discussions of epistemology and to the classical Buddhist tradition of epistemology in India and Tibet. Among the topics discussed are Buddhist accounts of the nature of knowledge episodes, the defining conditions of perceptual knowledge and of inferential knowledge, the status of testimonial knowledge, and skeptical criticisms of the entire project of epistemology. Stoltz demonstrates how many of the arguments and debates occurring within classical Buddhist epistemological treatises coincide with the arguments and disagreements found in contemporary epistemology. He shows, for example, how Buddhist epistemologists developed an anti-luck epistemology-one that is linked to a sensitivity requirement for knowledge. Likewise, Stoltz explores the question of how the study of Buddhist epistemology can be of relevance to contemporary debates about the value of contributions from experimental epistemologists, and to broader debates concerning the use of philosophical intuitions about knowledge. Illuminating the Mind is essential reading for scholars and students interested in epistemology and its treatment in intellectual traditions beyond Western philosophy.

Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha

Author : Daniel Ingram
Publisher : Aeon Books
ISBN 13 : 1780498152
Total Pages : 715 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha written by Daniel Ingram and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very idea that the teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our fanciful notions of it are stripped away, and we have learned to use meditation as a method for examining reality rather than an opportunity to wallow in self-absorbed mind-noise. Ingram sets out concisely the difference between concentration-based and insight (vipassana) meditation; he provides example practices; and most importantly he presents detailed maps of the states of mind we are likely to encounter, and the stages we must negotiate as we move through clearly-defined cycles of insight. Its easy to feel overawed, at first, by Ingram's assurance and ease in the higher levels of consciousness, but consistently he writes as a down-to-earth and compassionate guide, and to the practitioner willing to commit themselves this is a glittering gift of a book.In this new edition of the bestselling book, the author rearranges, revises and expands upon the original material, as well as adding new sections that bring further clarity to his ideas.

The Buddha's Light Philosophy

Author : Hsing Yun
Publisher : Buddha's Light Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1932293450
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (322 download)

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Download or read book The Buddha's Light Philosophy written by Hsing Yun and published by Buddha's Light Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Buddha's Light Philosophy examines the management and accomplishments of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order and the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA). These organizations, founded to further the goals of Humanistic Buddhism, have flourished around the world and touched many lives. The Buddha's Light Philosophy traces their purpose, mission, concepts, and guidelines to provide the reader with an understanding of Humanistic Buddhist practice in the modern world.

Luminous Mind

Author : Karma-raṅ-byuṅ-kun-khyab-phrin-las (Khenpo Kalu.)
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0861711181
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Luminous Mind written by Karma-raṅ-byuṅ-kun-khyab-phrin-las (Khenpo Kalu.) and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers selected teachings and stories that illustrate the principles ofuddhism.

The Essence of Buddhism

Author : Jo Durden Smith
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1848581432
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (485 download)

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Download or read book The Essence of Buddhism written by Jo Durden Smith and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-03 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of Siddhartha Buddha (which means 'Awakened One') is that of one who awakened from the sleep of ignorance and saw conditions as they really were. Through his example every one of us can do the same - awaken from the sleep of non-awareness and understand the experience or 'sufferings' of birth, sickness, ageing and death that ultimately lead to enlightenment. The Essence of Buddhism provides a clear, straightforward approach to the rich traditions of the Buddhist faith and its ideological foundations. It explains the power of karma, the practice of Zen, and the notion of the life of the Buddha and his influence throughout the world. Through its elucidation of the definitive Buddhist texts, this splendid introduction puts into perspective one of the world's most significant religions and reveals that it is as relevant now as at any time in its 3,000-year history.

Silent Illumination

Author : Guo Gu
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834843498
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Silent Illumination written by Guo Gu and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our natural awakening—or buddha-nature—is inherent within all of us and waiting to be realized. Buddha-nature has the qualities of both silence and illumination, and by working with silent illumination meditation you can find your own awakening. Distinguished Chan Buddhist teacher Guo Gu introduces you to the significance and methods of this practice through in-depth explanations and guided instructions. To help establish a foundation for realizing silent illumination, he has translated twenty-five teachings from the influential master Hongzhi Zhengjue into English, accompanied by his personal commentary. This book will be an indispensable resource for meditators interested in beginning or deepening their silent illumination practice.

Meditation: The Beginners Guide For Illuminated Soul Through Transcendental, Zen Buddhism, Mindfulness Meditation, And Achieving Abundance, Healthy Relationships And Peaceful Untethered Mind

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Author : Michael Yates
Publisher : Kim Dispenza
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meditation: The Beginners Guide For Illuminated Soul Through Transcendental, Zen Buddhism, Mindfulness Meditation, And Achieving Abundance, Healthy Relationships And Peaceful Untethered Mind written by Michael Yates and published by Kim Dispenza. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will serve to give you the confidence and knowledge to start meditation and finalize the best meditation type that works for you. This book will help you reap the benefits of meditation, live a simpler, but happier life, and acquire a positive outlook in life. This book will help you understand the benefits of meditation and how you can use it to improve the quality of your life. If you feel that you are just living day after day without a sense of purpose, if you feel that your life has no sense of direction. If you feel stressed, ill, and tired of all the pressures and demands of life, this is for you. Millions of people meditate for different reasons such as religion and therapy just to mention a few. Whether you choose to meditate for religious or therapeutic reasons, the truth remains that meditation can help change the way you generally approach life, the way you react to life's circumstances, and how you relate and interact with the people in your life. In this meditation guide for beginners, we shall discuss and understand everything you need to know about meditation before you start practicing it and how best to meditate to reap the amazing benefits meditation has to offer. Get ready to learn meditation, which according to experts can take years to master, but will become a “minutes a day” application for you as you follow the plan outlined here in this book.

Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment

Author : His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Publisher : Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
ISBN 13 : 1891868519
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and published by Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About one thousand years ago, the great Indian pandit and yogi, Dipamkara Shrijnana (Atisha), was invited to Tibet to re-establish the Buddhadharma, which had been suppressed and corrupted for almost two centuries. One of Atisha's main accomplishments in Tibet was his writing of the seminal text, A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, in which he extracted the essence of all 84,000 teachings of the Buddha and organized them into a clear, step-like arrangement that makes it easy for any individual practitioner to understand and practice the Dharma. This genre of teachings is known as lam-rim, or steps of the path, and forms an essential part of every school of Tibetan Buddhism. In this book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a commentary to not only Atisha's revolutionary work but also to Lines of Experience, a short text written by Lama Tsongkhapa, who was perhaps the greatest of all Tibetan lam-rim authors. In bringing together Atisha, Lama Tsongkhapa and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book offers readers one of the clearest and most authoritative expositions of the Tibetan Buddhist path ever published, and it is recommended for those at the beginning of the path, the middle and the end. This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there. Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting our website. Thank you so much, and please enjoy this book.