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Aziz Kristof |
The Human Buddha |
$25.99 $18.19 |
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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... |
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Elizabeth Anne Benard |
Chinnamasta: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess |
$25.49 $17.84 |
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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... |
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Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw |
The Manuals of Dhamma |
$10.49 $7.34 |
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| Vipassana is the quintessence of teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ledi Sayadaw was an invaluable link in the chain of teachers that preserved Vipassana in its pristine purity in Myanmar. The writings of this great meditation master and Abhidhamma scholar are not easily available today. Therefore the Vipassana Research Institute has published The Manuals of Dhamma, which is a collection of English translations of the Venerable Sayadaw’s writings.
The reader will find a great treasure of... |
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U Ko Lay |
Manual of Vipassana Meditation |
$5.49 $3.84 |
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| This book throws light on the scientific aspect of the Buddha's Teaching. His teaching is explained with the help of the three important suttas-- the Dhammacakkappavattanasutta, Anattalakhanasutta and the Mahasatipatthanasutta. |
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Lily de Silva |
Key to Pali Primer |
$4.95 $3.47 |
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| The answers are here! The Pali Primer by Lily de Silva published by Vipassana Research Institute is an introduction to Pali grammar for beginners. It is based on the principle of teaching grammar through composition using a gradually expanding vocabulary. Exercises requiring translation from and into Pali form an integral part of each lesson.
Many students who found this book very useful have requested that the answers to the exercises in the Pali Primer be made available. Prof. Lily de Silva... |
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John Crook |
Yogins of Ladakh |
$25.49 $17.84 |
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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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Samten G. Karmay |
The Treasury of Good Sayings - A Tibetan History of Bon |
$18.99 $13.29 |
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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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Dalai Lama |
Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective |
$14.95 $10.47 |
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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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Kenneth G. Zysk |
Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India: Medicine in the Buddhist Monastery |
$9.99 $6.99 |
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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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U Ko Lay |
Essence of Tipitaka |
$6.49 $4.54 |
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| This book is a good beginning book to understanding the parts, structure, and meanings of the Tipitaka. Tipitaka is the Pali word meaning "Three Baskets" used to describe the body of discourses and teachings (in three categories) credited to Siddhartha Gotama, or the historical Buddha. It is also called the Pali Canon. Specialized monks memorized his stories and discourses for centuries before coming together to put them into one body of work. A descriptive overview is given for each... |
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Daniel Perdue (Tr.) |
Debate in Tibetan Buddhist Education |
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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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Vipassana: Addictions & Health |
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| A collection of eighteen papers given at a seminar at Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri, India addressing the theme of how Vipassana meditation helps with the problem of addiction.
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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
Introduction to Buddhism |
$12.99 $9.09 |
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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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E.M. Hare |
The Book of The Gradual Sayings (5 Vols) |
$88.99 $62.29 |
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| The Book of the Gradual Sayings is a five volume work which presents the
Anguttara Nikaya or the More Numbered Suttas. The Anguttara Nikaya
consists of 9, 557 suttas in the collection of discourses of the Buddha.
The text runs in these five volumes:
Vol.I: Ones, Twos, Threes;
Vol.II: The Book of the Fours;
Vol.III: The Books of the Fives and Sixes;
Vol.IV: The Books of the Sevens, Eights and Nines;
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Vol.V: The Books of the Tens... |
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Sheng-Yen |
Illuminating Silence |
$12.99 $9.09 |
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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 explains... |
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S. Radhakrishnan |
The Dhammapada With Introductory Essays, Pali Text, English Translation and Notes |
$14.49 $10.14 |
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| This is an internationally acclaimed translation of a classic Buddhist text, presented in both Pali and English by one of India's foremost philosophers and religious authorities. S. Radhakrishan provides full explanatory notes to the text, as well as an introductory essay about Gautama Buddha, who, from very early times, was believed to have uttered the verses of the Dhammapada. |
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Lily De Silva |
Pali Primer |
$4.95 $3.47 |
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| This is a book long overdue, as my first Pali teacher, the late Mr. Julius Breugoda wished me to compile such a one, or translate the work he did into English, many years ago. I am sorry I was not able to bring forth Pali Primer during his lifetime, but I feel I am discharging a great obligation even at this late stage.
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John H. Crook |
World Crisis and Buddhist Humanism: End Games - Collapse or Renewal of Civilisation |
$25.49 $17.84 |
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| A fascinating and eloquent exploration of Buddhist and evolutionary thinking that reveals the natural links between the two, and shows us how scientific thinking can – and should – both enrich and inform our entire lived experience. John Crook combines his deep and expert knowledge of evolutionary theory and Buddhist philosophy to present a fierce critique of current world views. |
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Stefan Anacker |
Seven Works of Vasubandhu |
$44.99 $31.49 |
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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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S.N. Goenka |
Gracious Flow of Dharma |
$4.95 $3.47 |
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| In addition to his teaching work, Mr. S.N.Goenka has presented Vipassana to the general public through hundreds of public discourses around the world and throughout India. This book is taken from a series of public talks given in Hyderbad, India in 1994. Mr. Goenka explains the true meaning of the Sanskrit word "Dharma" and its universality.
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Kelsang Gyatso |
Understanding the Mind |
$18.49 $12.94 |
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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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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
Guide to Dakini Land |
$31.95 $22.37 |
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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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Jhampa Shanemanand |
Astrology in Buddhism |
$21.95 $15.37 |
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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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Janet Gyatso |
Apparitions of the Self: The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary |
$23.95 $16.77 |
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| Apparitions of the Self is a groundbreaking investigation into what is known in Tibet as "secret autobiography," an exceptional, rarely studied literary genre that presents a personal exploration of intimate religious experiences. In this volume, Janet Gyatso translates and studies the outstanding pair of secret autobiographies by the famed Tibetan Buddhist visionary, Jigme Lingpa (1730-1798), whose poetic and self-conscious writings are as much about the nature of his own identity, memory, and... |
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Adrian Snodgrass |
Symbolism of the Stupa |
$62.49 $43.74 |
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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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