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Author : Andrea Gouk
Publisher : Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu
ISBN 13 : 9781903491577
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (915 download)
Download or read book Tales of the Smiling Buddha written by Andrea Gouk and published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Margaret Jones
Publisher : Sydney University Press
ISBN 13 : 0975086081
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (75 download)
Download or read book The Smiling Buddha written by Margaret Jones and published by Sydney University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Americans have engineered a coup in Khamla, north of Thailand. Prince Soumidath has been deposed. He can return only under Thai protection. Civil war rages. Against this background of bedlam, Margaret Jones in The Smiling Buddha weaves parallel stories narrated by Gilly Herbert, the Australian wife of English academic David. Gilly's own experiences, events in Khamla and the story of Peter Casement, a mysterious American and Gilly's lover who has emerged as eminence grise to Prince Soumidath, merge in a dramatic, vivid evocation of the horrors of war and the abuses of power. Margaret Jones has worked as a foreign correspondent for Australian newspapers in Europe, North America and Asia. She opened a bureau for the Sydney Morning Herald in Beijing after the Whitlam Government established diplomatic relations in 1972, and has travelled extensively in the region. A former Foreign Editor and later Literary Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, she is the author of The Confucius Enigma and Thatcher's Kingdom, a study of British politics.
Author : Roger Leslie Paige
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781926635101
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (351 download)
Download or read book The Laughing Buddha - a Story of the Seventies written by Roger Leslie Paige and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Laughing Buddha is a comic novel about our desire for knowledge and our incapacity to attain it. Jimmy Burman, a naive young man, is recruited by Rampal, an unflappable private detective, and soon they find themselves investigating the theft of a priceless Buddha. In the course of their investigation, Jimmy encounters a marvellous cast of characters, each with a distinctive philosophical view of which he is usually persuaded, with consequences that are invariably unhappy. The year is 1976, when in Britain intelligent people could still harbour the fantasy of revolution, and in China four insects were being mercilessly crushed.
Author : Alexandra Kohn
Publisher : Barefoot Books
ISBN 13 : 1782856684
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (828 download)
Download or read book The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales written by Alexandra Kohn and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet a generous merchant's son, an outlaw-turned-monk and more in 13 thought-provoking stories from India, China, Japan and Tibet. Gentle illustrations and an insightful foreword provide context to help young readers grasp the warmth, wisdom and compassion of Buddhist tradition.
Author : Dan Zigmond
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 9780762494583
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (945 download)
Download or read book Buddha's Office written by Dan Zigmond and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can enlightenment be found at the office? From the co-author of Buddha's Diet comes another book that shows how the wisdom of Buddha can apply to our modern lives -- this time exploring how Buddha's guidance can help us navigate the perils of work life. Without setting foot in an office, Buddha knew that helping people work right was essential to helping them find their path to awakening. Now more than ever, we need Buddha's guidance. Too many of us are working long hours, dealing with difficult bosses, high-maintenance coworkers, and non-stop stress. We need someone to help remind us that there is a better way. With Buddha's wisdom at the core of every chapter, Buddha's Office will help you learn how to stop taking shortcuts and pay more attention, care for yourself and others, deal with distractions, and incorporate Buddha's ageless instructions into our modern working life. It's time to wake up and start working in a more enlightened way. One that is right for you, right for our health, right for your sanity, and right for the world.
Author : Erik D. Curren
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN 13 : 9788120833319
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (333 download)
Download or read book Buddha's Not Smiling written by Erik D. Curren and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2008 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book shows a complete picture of the controversy on that aspect of religion, and challenges the reader to judge for themselves.Interest in Buddhism has exploded in the last couple of decades, and millions of people around the world view Tibetan Buddhism as the religion's most pure and authentic form. Yet, a political conflict among Tibetan lamas themselves is now poised to tear the Tibetan Buddhist world apart and threaten the ntegrity of its thousand-year old teachings. On August 2, 1993, Rumtek monastery was attacked. Its monks were expelled and the cloister was turned over to supporters of a boy-lamas appointed by the Chinese government. But Rumtek was not in China, and its attackers were not Communist troops. Rumtek was in India, the refuge for most exiled Tibetans. And it was Tibetan lamas and monks themselves who led the siege. Yet, evidence shows that Chinese agents directly supported Tibetan lamas and monks who attacked Rumtek monastery. While a complete picture of this controversy has been blurred by the media's focus on international Buddhist celebrities, Buddha's Not Smiling challengers Readers to Judge for themselves the health of Tibetan Buddhism today
Author : Ethan Nichtern
Publisher : North Point Press
ISBN 13 : 0865478384
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (654 download)
Download or read book The Dharma of The Princess Bride written by Ethan Nichtern and published by North Point Press. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engagingly contemporary approach to Buddhism—through the lens of an iconic film and its memorable characters Humorous yet spiritually rigorous in the tradition of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and The Tao of Pooh, drawing from pop culture and from personal experience, The Dharma of “The Princess Bride” teaches us how to understand and navigate our most important personal relationships from a twenty-first-century Buddhist perspective. Friendship. Romance. Family. These are the three areas Ethan Nichtern delves into, taking as departure points the indelible characters from Rob Reiner’s perennially popular film—Westley, Fezzik, Vizzini, Count Rugen, Princess Buttercup, and others—as he also draws lessons from his own life and his work as a meditation teacher. Nichtern devotes the first section of the book to exploring the dynamics of friendship. Why do people become friends? What can we learn from the sufferings of Inigo Montoya and Fezzik? Next, he leads us through all the phases of illusion and disillusion we encounter in our romantic pursuits, providing a healthy dose of lightheartedness along the way by sharing his own Princess Buttercup List and the vicissitudes of his dating life as he ponders how we idealize and objectify romantic love. Finally, Nichtern draws upon the demands of his own family history and the film’s character the Grandson to explore the dynamics of “the last frontier of awakening,” a reference to his teacher Chogyam Trungpa’s claim that it’s possible to be enlightened everywhere except around your family. With The Dharma of “The Princess Bride” in hand, we can set out on the path to contemporary Buddhist enlightenment with the most important relationships in our lives.
Author : Erik D. Curren
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788120834200
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (342 download)
Download or read book Buddha's Not Smiling written by Erik D. Curren and published by . This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest In Buddhism Has Exploded In The Last Couple Of Decades, And Millions Of People Around The World View Tibetan Buddhism As The Religion' Most Pure And Authentic Form. Yet, A Political Conflict Among Tibetan Lamas Themselves In Now Poised To Tear The Tibetan Buddhist World Apart And Threaten The Integrity Of Its Thousand-Year-Old Teaching. On August 2, 1993 Rumtek Monastery Was Attacked. Its Monks Were Expelled And The Cloister Was Turned Over To Supporters Of A Body Lama Appointed By The Chinese Government. But Rumtek Was Not In China, And Its Attackers Were Not Communist Troops. Rumtek Was In India, The Refuge For Most Exiled Tibetans. And Its Was Tibetan Lamas And Monks Them Selves Who Lead The Siege. Yet Evidence Shows That Chinese Agents Directly Supported Tibetan Lamas And Monks Who Attached Rumtek Monastery. While A Complete Picture Of This Controversy Has Been Blurred By Media'S Focus On International Buddhist Celebrities, Buddha'S Not Smiling Challenger Readers To Judge For Them Selves The Health Of Tibetan Buddhism Today.
Author : Brahm
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0861712781
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (617 download)
Download or read book Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? written by Brahm and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-08-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Laugh your way to enlightenment” with this inspirational and light-hearted collection of stories from beloved Buddhist teacher Ajahn Brahm. The 108 pieces in the international bestseller Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? offer thoughtful commentary on everything from love and commitment to fear and pain. Drawing from his own life experience, as well as traditional Buddhist folk tales, author Ajahn Brahm uses over thirty years of spiritual growth as a monk to spin delightful tales that can be enjoyed in silence or read aloud to friends and family. Featuring titles such as “How to Be a VIP” and “The Worm and His Lovely Pile of Dung,” these wry and witty stories provide playful, pithy takes on the basic building blocks of everyday happiness. Suitable for children, adults, and anyone in between, this eloquent volume delivers insight and inspiration in a humorous and engaging voice. Features of this book: A collection of stories full of humor and wisdom Useful for stress relief and handling life’s ups and downs Perfect for gifting Written in easy-to-understand language Delightful for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike This book contains both encouraging, uplifting stories and thoughtful teachings in Ajahn Brahm’s characteristic joyful style. Ajahn Brahm helps us navigate all of life’s difficulties and beautiful moments. Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung? is certain to be an enjoyable addition to any individual or family’s most treasured collection.
Author : Luis Alberto Urrea
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316516252
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)
Download or read book The House of Broken Angels written by Luis Alberto Urrea and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this "raucous, moving, and necessary" story by a Pulitzer Prize finalist (San Francisco Chronicle), the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. "All we do, mija, is love. Love is the answer. Nothing stops it. Not borders. Not death." In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarch Miguel Angel de La Cruz, affectionately called Big Angel, has summoned his entire clan for one last legendary birthday party. But as the party approaches, his mother, nearly one hundred, dies, transforming the weekend into a farewell doubleheader. Among the guests is Big Angel's half brother, known as Little Angel, who must reckon with the truth that although he shares a father with his siblings, he has not, as a half gringo, shared a life. Across two bittersweet days in their San Diego neighborhood, the revelers mingle among the palm trees and cacti, celebrating the lives of Big Angel and his mother, and recounting the many inspiring tales that have passed into family lore, the acts both ordinary and heroic that brought these citizens to a fraught and sublime country and allowed them to flourish in the land they have come to call home. Teeming with brilliance and humor, authentic at every turn, The House of Broken Angels is Luis Alberto Urrea at his best, and cements his reputation as a storyteller of the first rank. "Epic . . . Rambunctious . . . Highly entertaining." -- New York Times Book Review"Intimate and touching . . . the stuff of legend." -- San Francisco Chronicle"An immensely charming and moving tale." -- Boston GlobeNational Bestseller and National Book Critics Circle Award finalistA New York Times Notable BookOne of the Best Books of the Year from National Public Radio, American Library Association, San Francisco Chronicle, BookPage, Newsday, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Literary Hub
Author : Tara Brach
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553380990
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (533 download)
Download or read book Radical Acceptance written by Tara Brach and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life-changing guide to finding freedom from our self-doubt through the revolutionary practice of Radical Acceptance from the renowned meditation teacher, psychologist, and author—now revised and updated with a new introduction and an in-depth guide to the author’s signature mindfulness techniques. “Radical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our pain, fear, and anxieties, and to step lightly yet firmly on the path of understanding and compassion.”—Thich Nhat Hanh “Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering,” says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, in addictions and perfectionism, in loneliness and overwork—all the forces that keep our lives constricted and unfulfilled. Radical Acceptance offers a path to freedom, including the day-to-day practical guidance developed over Dr. Brach’s forty years of work with therapy clients and Buddhist students. Writing with great warmth and clarity, Tara Brach brings her teachings alive through personal stories and case histories, fresh interpretations of Buddhist tales, and guided meditations. Step by step, she shows us how we can stop being at war with ourselves and begin to live fully every precious moment of our lives.
Author : Srividya Balakrishnan
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1637455399
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (374 download)
Download or read book Tales in Verse from Distant Lands 2 written by Srividya Balakrishnan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-03-17 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales in verse from distant lands 2 is a continuation of Tales in verse from distant lands, stories for children told in verse. The tales in this collection have been adapted from folklore and myths from Greece, England, Africa, Japan, Russia, India, the Middle East and other faraway lands. Take a hint, read aloud and enjoy all over again.
Author : Uday Singh,
Publisher : Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN 13 : 9387022870
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Pokhran - A Novel written by Uday Singh, and published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of the ‘Smiling Buddha’ nuclear test marked the rise of India as a nuclear power in 1974. But what went unreported in the media was the nuclear fallout that had lasting impact on the inhabitants of Pokhran, especially Chaitanya. It quickly becomes clear that the conspiracy surrounding this radioactive fallout runs pretty deep in the establishment. Those who have had a hand in covering it up are willing to go to great lengths to ensure that the secrets stay buried. Chaitanya sets on a journey to expose the truth. With Zara by his side, he is sure to bring justice to his people. But when fate snatches Zara away from him, he is consumed by revenge. Undeterred by threats, he embarks on a mission that takes him from the deserts of Pokhran to those of Syria, and into the halls of MIT. A heady page turner, at its very core, Pokhran is an exceptional journey of revenge, courage, love and the unbeatable human spirit.
Author : Billy Kerr
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1447852257
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (478 download)
Download or read book A Tale of Buddhas and Bandits written by Billy Kerr and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Kerr is the Bill Bryson of the Playstation generation' Billy had only gone out for a bacon roll but in his hungover state had vowed to find Buddha a more fitting home. The only problem was that the Buddhas new home happened to be in Bangkok. And so begins a journey that will transport Billy and his partner Ellen around the world and back again. Trouble is never far away from this hapless duo. They stumble across a Scottish themed brothel, buy hippo penis cream instead of malaria pills and highjack a stage to sing the Scottish Anthem. But all the fun of travel soon evaporates. An incident occurs that turns the couples's happy go lucky experience in to a nightmare and brings them close to death and even closer to madness. Startlingly honest, ridiculously funny and horrifyingly frightening, A Tale of Buddhas and Bandits is the true story of two years in the life of an itinerant couple.
Author : Sakshi Chetana
Publisher : INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS
ISBN 13 : 8191026945
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Laughing Buddha written by Sakshi Chetana and published by INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS. This book was released on 2011-02-21 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book talks about the spirit of the Laughing Buddha which is a state of ultimate relaxation, happiness and contentment. Sakshi Chetana brings in this book the rare combination of ancient Buddhist wisdom and its practical use in our daily lives in the modern world for living in joy. Buddha has had an immeasurable influence on the human race. The Laughing Buddha is a practical aspect of the Buddha, who, after enlightenment, showed us the way to a euphoric living right in the middle of our daily chores and responsibilities. In other words, Sakshi has brilliantly introduced the wisdom of Buddhism for ecstatic living in a market-place. This book wonderfully explores the legends and lessons from the life of Laughing Buddha, whose spirit we can imbibe for a delightful living. Lucidly and beautifully written, the Laughing Buddha" contains the wisest spirit of Buddhism in a readily understandable and accessible form, often in a question-answer format, for even those, who are new to Buddhism. The book is an enjoyable read for everyone who aspires to live a joyful and meaningful life.
Author : Sridevi K.J. Sharmirajan
Publisher : Exceller Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book 200 Zen Stories written by Sridevi K.J. Sharmirajan and published by Exceller Books. This book was released on with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "200 Zen Stories: Cultivating Positivity and Inner Peace" takes you on a journey to explore the timeless wisdom of Zen stories. These captivating stories will empower the readers with essential life skills while instilling a sense of joy, mindfulness, and compassion. This book will help children to: - Unlock a greater understanding of themselves and the world around them - Develop resilience, emotional intelligence, and empathy - Cultivate an awareness of the present moment and embrace their emotions with acceptance - Find calm amidst the storms of life - Greater sense of positivity, compassion, and wonder as they navigate the wondrous tapestry of life This book contains 200 captivating Zen stories that will engage young minds, inspire them to reflect on deeper truths, and open doors to profound insights. With simple yet profound narratives, these stories offer invaluable teachings on the nature of existence, the human mind, and the pursuit of inner peace. Embark on this adventure to explore the timeless wisdom of Zen stories!
Author : Ram Milan Choukse
Publisher : Bigfoot Publications
ISBN 13 : 8197123144
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (971 download)
Download or read book Tales from Grandpa's Past written by Ram Milan Choukse and published by Bigfoot Publications. This book was released on with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The direct relationship between peace and joy is through wealth, but the art of living is through the knowledge found in our ancient scriptures. This book is written with the aim of providing a brief introduction to this treasure trove of knowledge. The subject matter of this book is compiled into six parts. Part One presents inspirational anecdotes that illustrate our core values through examples. Part Two contains a collection of important Sanskrit verses from various scriptures. Part Three-Summary of Scriptures - presents a glimpse of our ancient texts. Part Four includes a glossary of terms, provided to make the scriptures easier to understand. Part Five includes family management, and Part Six includes some original compositions. We pay tribute to our parents, ancestors, and mentors, whose sacrifices and practical training have enhanced our capabilities. In making this work successful, our former colleague Shri Veerendra Singh Sikarwar has selflessly assisted us; we express our gratitude and blessings to him.
