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Author : Chris Pauling
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780760726747
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Introducing Buddhism written by Chris Pauling and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles S. Prebish
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780415392358
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (923 download)
Download or read book Introducing Buddhism written by Charles S. Prebish and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key teachings of Buddhism are explained clearly in this text, and the historical development and spread of the religion is traced from its beginnings.
Author : Borin Van Loon
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1848317689
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)
Download or read book Introducing Buddha written by Borin Van Loon and published by Icon Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditation, Karma, Zen, Tantric and Nirvana are some of the many Buddhist ideas Westerners hear of frequently, even if their meaning has been lost in translation. This vast and complex non-theistic religion is woven into the fabric of Asian civilisations. from India to the Himalayan regions, China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and elsewhere. What is Buddhism really all about? Introducing Buddha describes the life and teachings of the Buddha, but it also shows that enlightenment is a matter of experiencing the truth individually, and by inspiration which is passed from teacher to student. Superbly illustrated by Borin Van Loon, the book illuminates this process through a rich legacy of stories, explains the practices of meditation, Taoism and Zen, and goes on to describe the role of Buddhism in modern Asia and its growing influence on Western thought.
Author : John Powers
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1559392827
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (593 download)
Download or read book Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism written by John Powers and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2007-11-09 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available to date, covering a wide range of topics, including history, doctrines, meditation, practices, schools, religious festivals, and major figures. The revised edition contains expanded discussions of recent Tibetan history and tantra and incorporates important new publications in the field. Beginning with a summary of the Indian origins of Tibetan Buddhism and how it eventually was brought to Tibet, it explores Tibetan Mahayana philosophy and tantric methods for personal transformation. The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Bön, are explored in depth from a nonsectarian point of view. This new and expanded edition is a systematic and wonderfully clear presentation of Tibetan Buddhist views and practices.
Author : The Dalai Lama
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834841568
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Buddhism written by The Dalai Lama and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts. There is no one more suited to introduce beginners—and remind seasoned practitioners—of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha’s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism’s most profound texts: The Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. With clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings. This book was previously published under the title Lighting the Way.
Author : Rebecca Redwood French
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521515793
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (215 download)
Download or read book Buddhism and Law written by Rebecca Redwood French and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume challenges the concept of Buddhism as an apolitical religion without implications for law.
Author : D.T. Suzuki
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802198740
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Zen Buddhism written by D.T. Suzuki and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly influential book that helped bring Eastern spiritual principles to the Western world. One of the world’s leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western world. Written in a lively, accessible, and straightforward manner, An Introduction to Zen Buddhism is illuminating for the serious student and layperson alike. Suzuki provides a complete vision of Zen, which emphasizes self-understanding and enlightenment through many systems of philosophy, psychology, and ethics. With a foreword by the renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung, this volume has been acknowledged a classic introduction to the subject. It provides, along with Suzuki’s Essays in Zen Buddhism and Manual of Zen Buddhism, a framework for living a balanced and fulfilled existence through Zen.
Author : Geoffrey Samuel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Introducing Tibetan Buddhism written by Geoffrey Samuel and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introducing Tibetan Buddhism is the ideal starting point for students wishing to undertake a comprehensive study of Tibetan religion. This lively introduction covers the whole spectrum of Tibetan religious history, from early figures and the development of the old and new schools of Buddhism to the spread and influence of Tibetan Buddhism throughout the world. Geoffrey Samuel covers the key schools and traditions, as well as Bon, and bodies of textual material, including the writings of major lamas. He explores aspects such as the path to liberation through Sutra and Tantra teachings, philosophy, ethics, ritual, and issues of gender and national identity. Illustrated throughout, the book includes a chronology, glossary, pronunciation guide, summaries, discussion questions and recommendations for further reading to aid students' understanding and revision"-- Provided by publisher
Author : Kelsang Gyatso
Publisher : Tharpa Publications US
ISBN 13 : 0978906772
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (789 download)
Download or read book Introduction to Buddhism written by Kelsang Gyatso and published by Tharpa Publications US. This book was released on 2008 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential principles of Buddhism and the Buddhist way of life are accessible to beginners, and this clear presentation will also inspire those who have been practicing for years.
Author : Paul Fuller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350129097
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Engaged Buddhism written by Paul Fuller and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook introduces and explores the ideas, practices and philosophy of engaged Buddhism. The movement holds that suffering is not just caused by the cravings of the mind, but also by political and social factors; therefore, engaged Buddhists 'engage' with social issues to achieve liberation. Paul Fuller outlines the movement's origins and principles. He then offers a comprehensive analysis of the central themes and issues of engaged Buddhism, offering new insights into the formation of modern Buddhism. The range of issues covered includes politics, gender, environmentalism, identity, blasphemy and violence. These are illustrated by case studies and examples from a range of locations where Buddhism is practised. Discussion points and suggested further reading are provided at the end of each chapter, which will further enrich undergraduates' grasp of the topic.
Author : Donald William Mitchell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Buddhism written by Donald William Mitchell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism: Introducing the Buddhist Experience, Second Edition, focuses on the depth of Buddhist experience as expressed in the teachings and practices of its religious and philosophical traditions. Taking a broad and inclusive approach, this unique work spans over 2,500 years, offering chapters on Buddhism's origins in India; Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism; and Buddhism in Southeast Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan. Author Donald W. Mitchell provides substantial selections of primary text material throughout that illustrate a great variety of moral, cultural, psychological, meditative, and spiritual Buddhist experiences. The second edition adds six brief end-of-chapter essays by scholars and practitioners on cultural experiences of Buddhism in Thailand, Tibet, China, Korea, Japan, and America. It also offers additional photographs, new sections on topics like Buddhist cosmology, expanded coverage of Buddhism and globalization, and updated suggestions for further reading
Author : Peter Harvey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521313339
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Buddhism written by Peter Harvey and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1990-05-25 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike other studies, this work not only explores Buddhism's world views but attempts to show how it functions as a set of practices based on devotion, ethics, and meditation.
Author : John Walters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258147525
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (475 download)
Download or read book The Essence of Buddhism written by John Walters and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical Introduction To The Four Noble Truths Of The Religion Most Suited To Today's World.
Author : Judith Snodgrass
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 080786319X
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)
Download or read book Presenting Japanese Buddhism to the West written by Judith Snodgrass and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2003-12-04 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese Buddhism was introduced to a wide Western audience when a delegation of Buddhist priests attended the World's Parliament of Religions, part of the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In describing and analyzing this event, Judith Snodgrass challenges the predominant view of Orientalism as a one-way process by which Asian cultures are understood strictly through Western ideas. Restoring agency to the Buddhists themselves, she shows how they helped reformulate Buddhism as a modern world religion with specific appeal to the West while simultaneously reclaiming authority for the tradition within a rapidly changing Japan. Snodgrass explains how the Buddhism presented in Chicago was shaped by the institutional, social, and political imperatives of the Meiji Buddhist revival movement in Japan and was further determined by the Parliament itself, which, despite its rhetoric of fostering universal brotherhood and international goodwill, was thoroughly permeated with confidence in the superiority of American Protestantism. Additionally, in the context of Japan's intensive diplomatic campaign to renegotiate its treaties with Western nations, the nature of Japanese religion was not simply a religious issue, Snodgrass argues, but an integral part of Japan's bid for acceptance by the international community.
Author : Maitreyabandhu
Publisher : Windhorse Publications
ISBN 13 : 1907314156
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (73 download)
Download or read book Life with Full Attention written by Maitreyabandhu and published by Windhorse Publications. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eight-week course on mindfulness, Maitreyabandhu gently guides readers, teaching them how to pay closer attention to their experience. Each week, he introduces a different aspect of mindfulness - such as awareness of the body, feelings, thoughts and the environment - and recommends a number of easy practices; from trying out a simple meditation to reading a poem.Featuring personal stories, examples and tempting suggestions, Life with Full Attention provides both a starting point and a great refresher.
Author : Traleg Kyabgon
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834822121
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)
Download or read book The Essence of Buddhism written by Traleg Kyabgon and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path from the Tibetan point of view is as accessible as it is complete. Traleg Kyabgon breaks the teachings down conveniently into the three traditional "vehicles," while never letting us forget that the point of all the Dharma is nothing other than insight into the mind and heart. Along the way he provides vivid definitions of fundamental Buddhist concepts such as compassion, emptiness, and Buddha-nature and answers common questions such as: • Why does Buddhism teach that there is "no self"? • Are Buddhist teachings pessimistic? • Does Buddhism encourage social passivity? • What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra? • Why is it said that samsara is nirvana? • Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenment, or can it be achieved in a moment?
Author : Charles S. Prebish
Publisher : JBE Online Books
ISBN 13 : 0980163366
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Buddhism-the EBook written by Charles S. Prebish and published by JBE Online Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
