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Aziz Kristof |
The Human Buddha |
$25.49 $15.29 |
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| The message for the new millennium presents a vision of awakening which reveals the human face of the Buddha. It is essential at this moment in our evolution to return to a more realistic perspective of enlightenment. Most seekers cannot relate to the concept of enlightenment for they feel intimidated by the image of the ‘flawless' Buddha. Here, the Human Buddha is no longer a spiritual superman who denies natural longings, desires and human imperfections. The Human Buddha is indeed a sensitive... |
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Aziz Kristof |
Transmission of Awakening |
$12.95 $7.77 |
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| The Teaching of Aziz (A New Initiation into the Path of Self-Realisation).
This book has an immense value to those who really want to transcent the worldy
understanding and more to the ultimates of Being. A commebdable approach that
must be taken advantage of by all in the holistic life and living."
The book contains the energy of Guidance-and-Grace. This energy brings us not only to the clarity of understanding but, most importantly, to inner transformation and Awakening. It is a... |
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Daniel Perdue (Tr.) |
Debate in Tibetan Buddhist Education |
$1.99 $1.19 |
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| It is intended as introduction for those interested in Tibetan debate and, more generally, in Buddhist logic and epistemology. |
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Elizabeth Anne Benard |
Chinnamasta: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess |
$15.99 $9.59 |
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| This is the first monograph which examines the rare Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess, Chinnamasta, her rituals, her names and forms (namarupa) and their symbolism by comparing and contrasting her sadhanas (spiritual practices) in Hinduism and Buddhism. The entire Hindu "Chinnamastatantra" section from the Sakta Pramoda, the Buddhist "Chinnamunda Vajravarahisadhana" and the "Chinnamunda Vajravarahisadhana" and the "Trikayavajrayoginistuti" are translated for the first time into English. Since... |
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Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche |
The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep |
$11.49 $6.89 |
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| This book gives detailed instructions for dream yoga, including
foundational practices done during the day. In the Tibetan tradition, the
ability to dream lucidly is not an end in itself, rather it provides an
additional context in which one can engage in advanced and effective practices
to achieve liberation. |
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Samten G. Karmay |
The Treasury of Good Sayings - A Tibetan History of Bon |
$18.99 $11.39 |
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| This volume is a partial translation of the Tibetan
text, 'legsbshad-mdzod,' a history of the Bon religion. Bon is a pre-Buddhist
system of belief in Tibet, which survived many persecutions, and still covered
large parts of Tibet till occupation by Communist China in 1959.
The book gives a full account of the ancient religion, its origins and developments, its struggles against the later imported Buddhism, and its fight for survival in spite of persecution and even abolition on two... |
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John Crook |
Yogins of Ladakh |
$25.49 $15.29 |
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| It investigates the social anthropology of the area through studies of
village life. Further it enquires the social organisations, history,
meditational practices and philosophy of the yogins who still lived and
practised in the remote parts of the area. This study is a record of author's
findings about Ladakhi Yogins.
In 1977 prof. Crook led an expedition to Zangskar in Ladakh initiating a series of studies on the ecology of village and monastic life in the Buddhist Himalayas. During... |
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Adrian Snodgrass |
Symbolism of the Stupa |
$62.49 $37.49 |
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| In his preface to The Symbolism of the Stupa Prof. Craig Reynolds writes "The stupa is a symbolic form that pullulates throghout South Southeast and East Asia. In its Indian manifestations it is an extreme case in terms of architectural function: it has no usablehas a basic simplicity. In this state of the art` studt Adrian Snodrass reads the stupa as a cultural artifact. The mounment concretizes metaphyswical principles and generates multivalent meanings in ways that can be articulated with... |
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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
Introduction to Buddhism |
$9.49 $5.69 |
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| These and many other themes are illuminated in this compelling introduction to the life and teachings of Buddha. Beginning with the main events of Buddha's life story, Geshe Kelsang introduces the central principles behind the Buddhist way of life and what it means to be a Buddhist. Meditation is explained clearly and simply, while more complex subjects such as the paths to liberation and enlightenment are presented in an accessible and inspiring way. The book speaks about: Who was... |
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Kelsang Gyatso |
Understanding the Mind |
$18.49 $11.09 |
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| An Explanation of the Nature and Functions of the Mind. An understanding
of the mind and the ultimate nature of reality, lies at the heart of Buddhist
view and practice.
About the Author:
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation
Master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. He is the author of a
series of highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of
Buddhism to our modern world. He has also founded many Buddhist Centres... |
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Kelsang Gyatso |
Universal Compassion |
$12.49 $7.49 |
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| Practical instructions on increasing love and compassion in your life from
one of Buddhism's most illuminated writers and teachers.
About the Author:
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation Master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. He is the author of a series of highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has also founded many Buddhist Centres throughout the... |
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Glenn H. Mullin |
Mystical Verses of a mad Dalai Lama |
$16.95 $10.17 |
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| The 2nd Dalai Lama is one of the most interesting figures in this
impressive lineage of scholars, yogis, poets and saints. Glenn Mullin has
devoted much of his life to the works and lives of these great men (or are they
the same man?) and provides us with a valuable volume here.
The 2nd is called "Mad Dalai Lama" because he is one of those "crazy yogis" whose enlightenment freed them from the bonds of conventionality. This liberation is evident in his poetry, which is translated here.... |
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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
Guide to Dakini Land |
$31.95 $19.17 |
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| Guide to Dakini Land is the first complete explanation in English to the
Tantric practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha of wisdom. The book provides
detailed instructions on the eleven yogas of generation stage, which are special
methods for transforming all our daily activities into the spiritual path. It
also explains with perfect clarity the essential completion stage practices of
Vajrayogini. It includes all the sadhanas of Vajrayogini and advice on how to do
a Tantric... |
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Dalai Lama |
Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective |
$14.95 $8.97 |
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| In this book the Dalai Lama shows how through the practice of patience and tolerance we can overcome the obstacles of anger and hatred. He bases his discussion on A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, the classic work on the activities of Bodhisattvas-those who aspire to attain full enlightenment in order to bengit all beings.
Relevant not only to Buddhists but to everyone seeking self-improvement, this outstanding teaching by the world's foremost Buddhist, based on the "Patience" chapter... |
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Jhampa Shanemanand |
Astrology in Buddhism |
$21.95 $13.17 |
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| Use Buddhist wisdom and compassion to clarify your astrological readings.
Become your own astrological guru with the first book to apply Buddhist practice
to Western astrology. Buddhist astrology bridges familiar astrological thinking
with the ideas of karma, interdependence, and impermanence. What if we
consciously choose the compassionate way as we traverse those high peaks of a
Pluto transit or climb to the summit of a Saturn cycle? Does such a response set
up an array of... |
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Sheng-Yen |
Illuminating Silence |
$16.95 $10.17 |
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| A thought provoking introduction to Chan (Chinese Zen) through the
teachings of the influential Master Shen Yen. This is a rare opportunity to gain
an insight into the practice of a Chinese Zen retreat and the ideas behind it.
Part One of the book provides a full introductory account with extensive teachings, based on the worlds of the ancients.
Part Two delves deeply into the little known practice of 'Silent Illumination' which lies at the heart of Chinese Buddhism.
The author... |
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Kenneth G. Zysk |
Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India: Medicine in the Buddhist Monastery |
$8.42 $5.05 |
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| The rich Indian medical tradition is usually traced back to Sanskrit sources, the earliest of which cannot much antedate the common era. In this book, Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India, Kenneth Zysk shows that Buddhist scriptures, some centuries older their Sanskrit relatives, contain abundant information about medical practice and are our earliest evidence for a rational approach to medicine in India. He argues that Buddhism and the medical tradition were mutually supportive: that... |
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Stefan Anacker |
Seven Works of Vasubandhu |
$33.06 $19.83 |
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| Vasubandhu one of the most famous Mahayana Buddhist philosophers wrote works on a vast variety of subjects.
This collection of translations includes the Vadavidhi a work on logic the Panca-skandhaka-prakarana which deals with the aggregates making up personality the Karmasiddhi-prakarana which in explaining psychic continuity also attacks many features of earlier Buddhsit psychology, the famous Vimsatika and Trimsika which take Buddhsit psychology into hitherto unexplored areas the Madhyanta... |
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Richard Gombrich |
Buddhism Transformed |
$39.95 $23.97 |
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| In this study a social and cultural anthropologist and a specialist in the
study of religion pool their talents to examine recent changes in popular
religion in Sri Lanka. As the Sinhalas themselves perceive it, Buddhism proper
has always shared the religious arena with a spirit religion. While Buddhism
concerns salvation, the spirit of religion focuses on worldly welfare. Buddhism
Transformed describes and analyzes the changes that have profoundly altered the
character of Sinhala... |
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Charles S. Prebish |
Buddhist Monastic Discipline |
$24.95 $14.97 |
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| Buddhist Monastic Discipline contains two significant Buddhist monastic
disciplinary texts for the first time, translated into English. They are
printed on facing pages for ease of comparison. One of the texts is that of a very early Buddhist school first appearing in the 4th century BCE, and the other is one not mentioned in the records until the 7th century CE. The contrasting texts thus highlight the development of Buddhist sectarian practices.
Two introductory chapters precede the... |
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