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Buddhism is prevalent in every corner of the world having spread from the life and teachings of the Buddha who was born a Prince and renounced his material life to pursue one of Enlightenment. Upon realizing the deepest meaning of life he journeyed teaching and spreading the simple message of Truth. Our books on Buddhism offer many perspectives and insights into this profound spiritual way of life.
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 The Human Buddha  Aziz Kristof The Human Buddha   $25.99  $18.19  Buy Now 
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... 
 Magical Techniques of Tibet  J. H. Brennan Magical Techniques of Tibet   $14.49  $10.14  Buy Now 
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A great esoteric tradition developed in the Himalayan vastness of the Tibetan plateau. Over centuries of isolation, this unique culture investigated the mysteries of mind and magic to a degree never before attempted. Today, as Tibetan spirituality spreads across the world, the practices of Tibetan magic have scarcely been investigated by Western occulties. Magical Techniques of Tibet presents this body of techniques, based partly on Tibetan Buddhist practice and partly on shamanic Bon (the... 
 Chinnamasta: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess  Elizabeth Anne Benard Chinnamasta: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess   $15.99  $11.19  Buy Now 
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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... 
 Mudras in Buddhist and Hindu Practices: An Iconographic Consideration  Fredrick W. Bunce Mudras in Buddhist and Hindu Practices: An Iconographic Consideration   $98.95  $69.27  Buy Now 
Mudras occupy an important place in Buddhist and Hindu religious practices as these signify special meanings, associated with specific divinities and rites, which cannot be represented any other way. This book is a dictionary of mudras, deity-centred, rite-centred, yogic-centred, and so on – illustrating each with a simple drawing drawn generally from the perspective of one holding the mudra. It contains detailed notes that give numerous references to literary and other sources that reveal a... 
 Yogins of Ladakh  John Crook Yogins of Ladakh   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
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... 
 Tibetan Power Yoga  Jutta Mattausch Tibetan Power Yoga   $8.49  $5.94  Buy Now 
The "Tibetan Power Yoga" is what the Tibetan Lama Tsering Norbu calls this set of motions that has given the people from the roof of the world physical vitality and mental power into ripe old age since time immemorial. Here is an absorbing story set in distant Tibet, yet could also take place within all of us anywhere in the world since it deals with the journey to the self. The "Tibetan Power Yoga" is A set of motions to give physical vitality and mental power. This book exhorts to... 
 The Meditation Handbook  Geshe Kelsang Gyasto The Meditation Handbook   $14.95  $10.47  Buy Now 
This introduction to Buddhist meditation provides background material on meditation - why we need to meditate; how to prepare for meditation; and how to enjoy a successful meditation session. It also teaches twenty-one easy-to-follow meditations, which together form the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment. Suitable for beginners and more advanced meditators alike. The book speaks about: What is meditation and how does it work; how to integrate meditation into our daily life; how to find... 
 Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective  Dalai Lama Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective   $14.95  $10.47  Buy Now 
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... 
 Tantric Visions of the Divine Feminine: The Ten Mahavidyas  David Kinsley Tantric Visions of the Divine Feminine: The Ten Mahavidyas   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
The mysteries of Tantra have engrossed countless meditators for centuries. Since the time of Buddha, these secrets have been passed down from accomplished master to disciple largely by word of mouth. Now drawing from his own experience and the works of Je Tsongkhapa and other great Tibetan Yogis, Geshe Kelsang clearly sets out all the stages of the four classes of Tantra, giving a full explanation of generation and completion stages. Tantra is revealed as the gateway to a blissful new world. ... 
 Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines  W.Y. Evans-Wentz Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines   $15.99  $11.19  Buy Now 
The Seven Books of Wisdom of the Great Path, According to the Great Path, According to the Late Lama Kazi Dawa-Samdup's English Rendering This book is a successful attempt to place on record not only a catena of carefuly made translations of texts which are still a subject of curiosity for Western scholars, but also a body of orally transmitted traditions and teachings realting to texts collected from Late Lama kazi Dawa-Samdup. Most attracting and interesting philosophy and religious text... 
 The Mystique of Om  Jayant Burde The Mystique of Om   $16.49  $11.54  Buy Now 
Om is the most sacred mantra in major Indic religions such as Hindusim, Buddhism and Jainism.  It symbolises affirmation, benediction and peace. It is also a magical symbol beyond compare. Using the Vedas, Upanishads, yoga, tantra and several religious texts as his sources, the author describes a plethora of interpretations of this mystical monosyllable which has since time immemorial captivated its worshippers, put yogis into trance, made tantra practitioners ecstatic, and sent its... 
 Debate in Tibetan Buddhist Education  Daniel Perdue (Tr.) Debate in Tibetan Buddhist Education   $1.99  $1.39  Buy Now 
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It is intended as introduction for those interested in Tibetan debate and, more generally, in Buddhist logic and epistemology. 
 Manual of Vipassana Meditation  U Ko Lay Manual of Vipassana Meditation   $4.49  $3.14  Buy Now 
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.   
 The Manuals of Dhamma  Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw The Manuals of Dhamma   $10.49  $7.34  Buy Now 
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... 
 Introduction of Buddhism and Tantric Meditation  H.H. Dalai Lama Introduction of Buddhism and Tantric Meditation   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
Tantric Buddhism is in general concerned with particular types of meditation and ritual that are seen as especially powerful and efficacious. The goals of these practices may be both worldly - alleviation of sickness, control of the weather - and soteriological. Tantric techniques are generally centered on the ritual evocation and worship of deities who are usually conceived of as awakened, enlightened. The key to this process is the use of mantras and methods of visualization; successful... 
 The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism (2 Vol)  Adrian Snodgrass The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism (2 Vol)   $109.95  $76.97  Buy Now 
The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Singon Buddhism surveys and re-interprets the vast work of traditional and modern Japanese scholarship on the twin Mandalas. Adrian Snodgrass of the University of Sydney (Australia) has spent several years of detail the iconography of each and every deity of these two Mandalas as well as to bring out their traditional symbolism that reflects the Tantric thought in its earliest phases. Tantrism or Mantrayana reached China and Japan earlier than it did in... 
 Introduction to Buddhism  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Introduction to Buddhism   $9.49  $6.64  Buy Now 
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... 
 Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India: Medicine in the Buddhist Monastery  Kenneth G. Zysk Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India: Medicine in the Buddhist Monastery   $8.42  $5.89  Buy Now 
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... 
 Mystical Verses of a mad Dalai Lama  Glenn H. Mullin Mystical Verses of a mad Dalai Lama   $11.49  $8.04  Buy Now 
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.... 
 Illuminating Silence  Sheng-Yen Illuminating Silence   $16.95  $11.87  Buy Now 
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... 
 Cultivating a Daily Meditation  H.H the Dalai Lama Cultivating a Daily Meditation   $9.95  $6.97  Buy Now 
During April 1985, and again in October 1986, His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivered a series of discourses on Buddhist view, meditation and action. These discourses and the ensuing discussions were recorded and later edited to produce this informative account of the Buddhist teachings and how they may be applied in daily life Two discourses in which His Holiness touches upon the essential points of the Dharma and provides a clear and simple method to cultivate a daily practice of meditation.... 
 The Dhammapada With Introductory Essays, Pali Text, English Translation and Notes  S. Radhakrishnan The Dhammapada With Introductory Essays, Pali Text, English Translation and Notes   $14.49  $10.14  Buy Now 
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. 
 The Book of The Gradual Sayings (5 Vols)  E.M. Hare The Book of The Gradual Sayings (5 Vols)   $88.99  $62.29  Buy Now 
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; and Vol.V: The Books of the Tens... 
 Seven Works of Vasubandhu  Stefan Anacker Seven Works of Vasubandhu   $44.99  $31.49  Buy Now 
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... 
 Understanding the Mind  Kelsang Gyatso Understanding the Mind   $18.49  $12.94  Buy Now 
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... 
 Astrology in Buddhism  Jhampa Shanemanand Astrology in Buddhism   $21.95  $15.37  Buy Now 
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... 
 Lectures on Tibetan Religious Culture  Geshe Lhundup Sopa Lectures on Tibetan Religious Culture   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
Authored by one of the foremost living Tibetan teachers of modern scholarship. Beautifully combines language learning with assimilation into the rich, wide world of Tibetan religious culture. Presented in a format of text book manual, the reader is gently guided in the progressive familiarization with the culture and civilisation of a great country. An interesting book if you are already able to read basic texts. Each chapter starts with an interview with a Rinpoche, which is then followed by... 
 Essence of Tipitaka  U Ko Lay Essence of Tipitaka   $6.49  $4.54  Buy Now 
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 section,... 
 Gracious Flow of Dharma  S.N. Goenka Gracious Flow of Dharma   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
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.       
 Key to Pali Primer  Lily de Silva Key to Pali Primer   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
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... 
 Pali Primer  Lily De Silva Pali Primer   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
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.     
 Apparitions of the Self: The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary  Janet Gyatso Apparitions of the Self: The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary   $23.95  $16.77  Buy Now 
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... 
 The Life of Milarepa  Lobsang P. Lhalungpa The Life of Milarepa   $16.49  $11.54  Buy Now 
Now recognized as the standard translation of one of the most beloved stories of the Tibetan people, The Life of Milarepa is both a portrait of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist saint and folk hero and a profoundly detailed guidebook to the search for consciousness. This book is about the tale of Tibet's most beloved saint, Milarepa translated from a Tibetan source. It tells of how he embarked on the journey of revenge, and then realizing the grave mistake of taking many lives, seek the... 
 The Bodhisattva Warriors  Shifu Nagaboshi Tomio The Bodhisattva Warriors   $21.40  $14.98  Buy Now 
This unique study of the genesis and development of the earliest form of Buddhist self-defense practiced by Chuan Fa monks and mystics shows both the philosophical and physical basis of the skills developed and passed on to subsequent generations. There are many who mistakenly believe Buddhism to be a predominantly philosophical teaching that regards physical and spiritual being as incompatible, or even antagonistic, toward each other. This book seeks to reunite these concepts. Its... 
 Meditation Now: Inner Peace Through Inner Wisdom  S N Goenka Meditation Now: Inner Peace Through Inner Wisdom   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
The book opens with an interview. Questions, quite penetrating questions that many people would like to ask about Vipassana, are raised by interviewer Alan Atkisson who tells us at the time of the interview that he has not ever experienced Vipassana. The interviewee is S N Goenka.A starting point for many, as in this interview, is how to deal with so many points of view in the world? How to make sense of so many spiritual paths? Is it or is it not a case of “anything goes”? S N Goenka answers... 
 Vipassana: Addictions & Health  Vipassana: Addictions & Health   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
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.     
 The Path of Serenity and Insight  Henepola Gunaratna The Path of Serenity and Insight   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
In the oldest scriptures of Theravada Buddhism much attention is given to the jhanas, high levels of meditative attainment distinguished by powerful concentration and purity of mind. Ven. Dr. Gunaratana examines these jhanas within the context of Buddhist teaching as a whole and particularly within the meditation disciplines taught by the Buddha. Beginning with the ethical foundation for meditation, the role of the teacher, the classical subjects of meditation, and the appropriateness of... 
 Universal Compassion  Kelsang Gyatso Universal Compassion   $12.49  $8.74  Buy Now 
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... 
 The Bodhisattva Vow  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso The Bodhisattva Vow   $8.49  $5.94  Buy Now 
In this guide to compassionate living, Geshe Kelsang explains in detail how to take and keep the Bodhisattva vows. He gives advice on every aspect of a Bodhisattva's moral discipline, as well as explaining a special practice for purifying our mind. The essence of Mahayana Buddhism is the Bodhisattva's way of life. A Bodhisattva's every action is motivated by the wish to attain full enlightenment for the sake of others; and to fulfil this wish he or she takes the Bodhisattva vow and... 
 Guide to Dakini Land  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Guide to Dakini Land   $31.95  $22.37  Buy Now 
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... 
 Joyful Path of Good Fortune  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Joyful Path of Good Fortune   $31.95  $22.37  Buy Now 
A complete guide to all the stages of the Buddhist path to enlightenment, Joyful Path of Good Fortune is ideally suited to the contemporary practitioner of Mahayana Buddhism. Enriched with stories and illuminating analogies, it presents the essential meaning of all Buddha's teachings in the order in which they are to be practised, giving step-by-step guidance on all the meditations leading to full enlightenment. By following the instructions given in this book we can transform our... 
 Mahamudra  Takpo Tashi Namgyal Mahamudra   $50.99  $35.69  Buy Now 
Mahamudra is the first English translation of a major Tibetan Buddhist presentation of the theory and practice of meditation- a manual detailing the various stages and practices for training the advanced student. The original Tibetan text of nearly 800 pages was composed by Takpo Tashi Namgyal (1512-1587), a great lama and a scholar of the kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. His text is so vast and thorough in scope that it is still the primary source used by living Tibetan meditation masters in... 
 Buddhist Cosmology: Science and Theology in the Images of Motion and Light  Randolph Kloetzli Buddhist Cosmology: Science and Theology in the Images of Motion and Light   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
This work attempts to begin the process of interpreting the major phases of Buddhist Cosmological speculation by seeing in them various dramas of salvation tailored to the philosophical and theological predilections of their respective traditions. To a large extent, this interpretation relies on an examination of continuities between the Buddhist cosmologies and those of the Hellensitic world as a whole. In the course of this study, two major cosmological traditions emerge; those which rely... 
 The Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation  W.Y. Evans-Wentz The Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation   $17.99  $12.59  Buy Now 
This book is the repository of paramount important teachings. Which have been transmitted to the people of the Occident from most illustrious Teachers of Tibet and India. For the first time in English. The chief purpose of the book is to show the way not only to intellectual understanding but to actual psychic realization of the Nirvanic goal proclaimed by Gautama, the Buddha. And in as much as no other treatise quite like this treatise has yet appeared in the Western World, it... 
 First and Best buddhist Teachings : Sutta Nipata Selections and inspired Essays  Susunaga Weeraperuma First and Best buddhist Teachings : Sutta Nipata Selections and inspired Essays   $13.99  $9.79  Buy Now 
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From the oldest sacred book in Buddhist Literature-The Sutta nipata, great psychological and spiritual insights address some of the deepest concerns of our time and offer practical solutions to the problems that plague our world today Extraordinarily profound is the Sutta Nipata, which is the oldest sacred book in Buddhist literature. It is a particularly authentic version of the Buddha’s discourses because of its antiquity, language and contents. Susunaga Weeraperuma’s faithful and masterly... 
 Siksa Samuccaya  Santideva Siksa Samuccaya   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
A Compendium of Buddhist Doctrine Compiled by Santideva, Chiefly from Earlier Mahayana Sutras, Translated from Sanskrit. This is the first Indian edition of the English translation of Siksa Samuccaya - a Mahayana Buddhist treatise. This translation is edited by Dr. Bendall from a single Nepalese manuscript for the Russian Bibliography Buddhica. The book is a compendium of Buddhist Doctrine preserved in the schools of the Great Vehicle - Mahayana. It presents, as its subject... 
 Nepal Volume I & II  Perceval Landon Nepal Volume I & II   $24.99  $17.49  Buy Now 
Perceval Landon’s Nepal vol.1 treats the inward and outward politics of the land from when it grew into a national entity. He examines Nepal in the political, religious and historical context vis-ŕ-vis the reality of the twentieth century. Nepal — which he describes as ‘full of antiquities and relics of the past’ — is unique because it has never suffered the repercussions of the Christian or the Moslem expansion. In vol. II Perceval Landon concentrates on the people and politics of the land.... 
 Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra  Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra   $38.49  $26.94  Buy Now 
The title Lankavatara might mean entering Lanka (Perhaps referring to the temporary Mahayana period of Ceylon), suggesting that the doctrine of this scripture are possibly consistent with earlier Buddhism preserved in the Pali language. Suzuki has greatly helped the reader of the basic scripture by discussing the main ideas. He tells how to study this scripture, compares it with the popular Zen Buddhism discusses such typical and important doctrines as Mind-only the Triple body of the Buddha... 
 The Debate of King Milinda: An Abridgement of the Milinda Panha  Bhikkhu Pesala The Debate of King Milinda: An Abridgement of the Milinda Panha   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
The Milinda Panha is, with good reason, a famous work of Buddhist literature, probably compiled in the first century B.C. It presents Buddhist doctrine in a very attractive and memorable form as a dialogue between a Bactrian Greek king, Milinda, who plays the `Devil`s Advocate` and a Buddhist sage, Nagasena. The topics covered include most of those questions commonly asked by Westerners such as "If there is no soul, what is it that is reborn?" and "If there is no soul, who is... 
 The Doctrine of the Upanisads and the Early Buddhism  Hermann oldenberg The Doctrine of the Upanisads and the Early Buddhism   $15.28  $10.69  Buy Now 
Chapter I of this study, which discusses the older Upanisads, viz., the Brhad Aranyaka Upanisad and the Chandogya Upanisad, describes at the outset how the idea of the Supreme Being, the unique mystic power, was conceived in the words Brahman and Atman and how these two entities merged with each other and became identical. It then discusses the doctrine of metempsychosis as evolved from the relation between the Supreme Being and the world of plurality. In this period, the magician-priest begins... 
 A History of Indian Buddhism (Hard Cover)  Hirakawa Akira, Tr. & Ed. A History of Indian Buddhism (Hard Cover)   $31.99  $22.39  Buy Now 
A History of Indian Buddhism, the summation of a lifetime of research onIndian Buddhism, is an exceptionally comprehensive discussion of IndianBuddhism, with detailed chapters on its history, doctrine and bibliography. The text also presents some of the debates on Indian Buddhism that haveoccurred in the Japanese academic community and emphasizes issues that have often been treated only in passing in India and the West. Hirakawa'sextensive use of Chinese translations of Indian Buddhist... 
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The Madhyamika or Middle Way a  school of buddhist thought that originated in India in the  second or third century, was a decisive influence in the subsequent development of Mahayana Buddhism. In a new approach to its study, the Emptiness of Emptiness reconsiders  the central doctrine of emptiness and shows that the Madhyamika critique of all philosophical views is both subtler and more radical than most western interpretation indicates     
 Effect of Vipassana Meditation on Quality of life, Subjective well-being, and Criminal Propensity among inmates of Tihar jail, Delhi  Effect of Vipassana Meditation on Quality of life, Subjective well-being, and Criminal Propensity among inmates of Tihar jail, Delhi   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
Contents: Introduction Review of Literature Vipassana meditation: An introduction About the study Objectives Hypotheses Method of Study Research design Sample Tools Statistical analysis Results and Discussion Conclusion Limitations of Study Suggestions for future Research References       
 Psychological Effects of Vipassana on Tihar Jail Inmates  Psychological Effects of Vipassana on Tihar Jail Inmates   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
Vipassana is an ancient meditation technique rediscovered by Gotama the Buddha, about 2500 years ago. It is currently being taught in India and several other countries under the guidance of S.N. Goenka, the principal teacher of Vipassana. It promotes conscious lifestyle changes, enhances concentration of mind and facilitates deeper psychological intropsection to bring aboutbehavioral changes. On April 4, 1994, one thousand male prisoners gathered in a huge tent in Tihar Prison, India, to... 
 Realising Change: Vipassana Meditation in Action  Ian Hetherington (Ed.) Realising Change: Vipassana Meditation in Action   $6.49  $4.54  Buy Now 
"Realising Change: Vipassana Meditation in Action" is a montage of the accounts of many very different people. Accounts about what the experience of Vipassana has been for them, how it has changed them and what momentums it has contributed to their lives.   Although no words can possibly convey the experience of Vipassana meditation, for those who have not yet experienced Vipassana this book will give an inkling through the feelings, observations and insights of others, from many... 
 Vipassana: Its Relevance to the Present World  Vipassana: Its Relevance to the Present World   $7.49  $5.24  Buy Now 
A thorough exposition of the technique of Vipassana and its relevance to social change, given by S.N. Goenka at the inaugural session of a seminar at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. Goenkaji describes how Vipassana helped masses of people at the time of the Indian Emperor Asoka, and how it is helping practitioners today, including the inmates of Tihar Jail. This public talk will be interesting to non-meditators as well as those who practice Vipassana.     
 Buddhism Transformed  Richard Gombrich Buddhism Transformed   $39.95  $27.97  Buy Now 
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... 
 Buddhist Monastic Discipline  Charles S. Prebish Buddhist Monastic Discipline   $24.95  $17.47  Buy Now 
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... 
 Buddhist Sects in India  Nalinksha Dutt Buddhist Sects in India   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
This extraordinary book is the only authentic document of its kind. Beginning with a detailed and lucid exposition of the political background of India from Ajatasatru to Mahapadma nanda, it goes on to trace the sources of the Second Buddhist Council, to locate with unerring exactitude the disruptive forces in the Sangha and, in the fourth chapter, to classify the Sects. In the chapters that follow, the learned author deals with the Mahasanghikas, doctrines of Group II-V Schools. In... 
 Indian Buddhism  A.K. Warder Indian Buddhism   $31.99  $22.39  Buy Now 
This book describes the Buddhism of India on the basis of the comparison of all the available original sources in various languages. It falls into three approximately equal parts. The first is a reconstruction of the original Buddhism presupposed by the traditions of the different schools known to us. It uses primarily the established methods of textual criticism, drawing out of the oldest extant texts of the different schools their common kernel. This kernel of doctrine is presumably common... 
 Music in the Sky  Michele Martin Music in the Sky   $21.95  $15.37  Buy Now 
This book offers the biography and the teachings of the 17th Karmapa, who escaped from Chinese-occupied Tibet three years ago and is now living in exile in northern India. The biography offers numerous miracle stories, tales of wisdom beyond the boy's years and other extraordinary accomplishments. It also presents a dramatic account of the Karmapa's flight from Tibet at the tender age of 14. Other sections contain some of his public addresses and poetry. If the teachings seem... 
 Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Grammar and Dictionary  F. Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Grammar and Dictionary   $114.95  $80.47  Buy Now 
This is the first attempt at a description of the grammar and lexicon of Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit. Most North Indian Buddhist texts are composed in it. It is based primarily on an old Middle Indic vernacular not otherwise identifiable. But there seems reason to believe that it contains features which were borrowed from other Middle Indic dialects. In other words, even its Middle Indic aspects are dialectically somewhat mixed. Most strikingly, however, BHS was also extensively... 
 The Buddhism of Tibet: The Dalai Lama  Jeffrey Hopkins The Buddhism of Tibet: The Dalai Lama   $17.95  $12.57  Buy Now 
The Buddhism of Tibet consists of four texts, the first two written by the fourteenth Dalai Lama himself and the remaining two chosen by him for Western readers: The Buddhism of Tibet explains the principal topics and central practices of Buddhism. The Key to the Middle Way leads the student to the discovery of the true meaning of emptiness. The Precious Garland by Nagarjuna is famous for its descriptions of the Bodhisattva path of compassion and for its clear, concise analysis of... 
 The Two Traditions of Meditation in Ancient India  Johannes Bronkhorst The Two Traditions of Meditation in Ancient India   $9.99  $6.99  Buy Now 
This book elucidates the early Buddhist teachings and beliefs concerning meditation and its role to liberation. An analysis is offered also of the non-Buddhist (especially Jaina and early Hindu) practices and beliefs as they are described in the non-Buddhist literature of the time. Passages in the Buddhist canon which emphasize the distinctions between Buddhism and other religious currents are also taken into consideration. 
 Calming the Mind and Discerning the Real  Alex Wayman Calming the Mind and Discerning the Real   $23.95  $16.77  Buy Now 
In 1402 Tson-kha-pa, the founder of the Gelupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, completed ' Lam Rim Chenmo.' Lama Tson-kha-pa's famous Lam Rim Chenmo is perhaps the most elaborate and elegant presentation of the Buddhist path and is one of the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist classics. The work falls into the Lam-rim genre which stemmed from the Kadampa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Its main structure is based on the division of three levels of spiritual beings, which Atisha puts forth in The Lamp for... 
 Dialogues on Universal Responsibility and Education  H.H the Dalai Lama Dialogues on Universal Responsibility and Education   $9.95  $6.97  Buy Now 
The first book of its kind to be published by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dialogues on Universal Responsibility & Education offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical background of India and its transference to modern thought, as well as the practical wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Drawn from two workshops held in New Delhi between the Dalai Lama and a group of Indian scholars, philosophers, teachers and social reformers. Taking the concept of universal... 
 The Buddhist Tantras  Alex Wayman The Buddhist Tantras   $12.99  $9.09  Buy Now 
The book, volume 9 of the Buddhist Tradition series, places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history. It discusses the foundations of Buddhist Tantras and rarely available Special Studies; female energy and symbolism a correlation between the tantric portions of the Kanjur and the Tanjur. This book has been divided into four sections.  Part One: The Introduction places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana buddhism... 
 Encounter with buddhism  Motilal Pandit Encounter with buddhism   $30.99  $21.69  Buy Now 
The main purpose of writing this book is not only to explain, but also to interpret, the three phases of development of Buddhist thought in India, and how and in what manner it spread out to countries as far away from the land of its origin as Japan. Though the subject may be vast, a conscious effort has been made to explain the complexity of Buddhist philosophical thought in as concise terms as possible.The first five hundred years, which constitute the initial phase of development, is that of... 
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This book contains one long, very interesting and informative essay on biographical writings in the Jain tradition. The author translates and discusses biographies and autobiographies of two Jain monks who lived in the 11th and 14th centuries respectively. The book also brings together twelve essays by leading scholars of Chinee and Indian civilizations from Europe, North America and Asia. The essays cover a wide range of topics in Indian and Chinese religions and cultures and offer fresh... 
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Widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written, this spiritual masterpiece and manual provides an inspiring introduction to the practice of meditation, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying, and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. In this major and comprehensive work, Buddhist meditation master and international speaker Sogyal Rinpoche brings together the ancient wisdom of... 
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The Path to Freedom is two books rolled into one. The first book, Freedom in Exile, is the autobiography of the current Dalai Lama. Through this, we learn of how the Dalai Lama was selected as a small child as the reincarnation of his predecessor, how he was prepared for the responsibilities he had inherited and how, after being exiled to India in his teens he led his people through the impossibly difficult times under the control of communist China. The second book, Ancient Wisdom, Modern... 
 Kamma  Bhikkhu Silacara Kamma   $2.99  $2.09  Buy Now 
Kamma, the basis of many of the Buddhist ethics, is indeed a complex subject.  The meanings of Kamma are not easy to understand; neither is it easy to analyse and define by words alone.  What are the basic concepts of Kamma and how do they relate to living? By understanding the ideas of Kamma, can one learn to follow a course in life that is more beneficial?  The author, Bhikkhu Silacara, delves into the subject in considerable detail, analysing and provoking the... 
 Yoga of the Guhyasamajatantra  Alex Wayman Yoga of the Guhyasamajatantra   $28.95  $20.27  Buy Now 
This work opens up the subject of perhaps the most profound of Buddhist Tantras, The Guhyasamajatantra by shedding light on its relation with previous literature including the Brahmanical tradition and by revealing the elevated type of Yoga. It goes for toward replacing the previous supposition that this Tantra can be understood by mere reading by one oblivious of the extensive commentarial tradition that incorporates the precepts of the Gurus. Attempts to connect the Guhyasamajatantra with... 
 The Conception of Buddhist Nirvana with Sanskrit Text of Madhyamaka-Karika  (Hardcover Edition)  Theodore Stcherbatsky The Conception of Buddhist Nirvana with Sanskrit Text of Madhyamaka-Karika (Hardcover Edition)   $21.40  $14.98  Buy Now 
The Conception of Buddhist Nirvana provides an English translation of Nagarjuna's chapters on Causality and Nirvana, Chandrakirti's comprehensive commentary on the Sanskrit Text, and presents a rare exposition of the Madhyamaka Dialectic. The book is edited by Jaideva Singh with an exhaustive introduction, containing the historical background of the Madhyamaka philosophy, a lucid exposition of its merciless logic, an admirable presentation of its uncanny metaphysics and a systematic... 
 Emptiness Appraised  David Burton Emptiness Appraised   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
Emptiness (sunyata) is a religious/ philosophical concept which is central to much of Buddhist thought. It is employed in numerous contexts by different thinkers and schools, with a variety of meanings. A thorough comparative study of the uses and meanings of the notion of emptiness throughout the history of Buddhism was certainly a desideratum, which this present work fulfils. It is an investigation into the philosophy of emptiness as expressed by the second century Indian Buddhist thinker... 
 Buddhist Cosmology  W. Randolph Kloetzli Buddhist Cosmology   $18.49  $12.94  Buy Now 
Disagreements concerning the nature and extent of the universe constitute a focus of theological debate which permeates Buddhism at every level.  While there have been numerous attempts to catalogue the details of the Buddhist cosmologies, none has attempted a general interpretation of their underlying intention.  This work attempts to begin the process of interpreting the major phases of Buddhist Cosmological speculation by seeing in them various dramas of salvation tailored to the... 
 Buddha and his Teachings  Ingsley Heendeniya Buddha and his Teachings   $6.49  $4.54  Buy Now 
Buddha and His Teachings is a unique presentation of the doctrine of not-self, the doctrine upon which the dhamma was set rolling for more than 2,500 years ago. The author indentifies misinterpretations of the Dhamma, that have lasted for 2000 years, to continue the work begun by his mentor Venerable Nanavira Thera, who became a cult figure after he wrote Clearing the Path. This book provides the percipient reader an insight of the teachings of the Buddha, composed from Suttas and related... 
 For the Benefit of the Many  S.N. Goenka For the Benefit of the Many   $7.99  $5.59  Buy Now 
Since the early 1980s in India and around the world, there has been an astonishing increase in the number of Vipassana courses offered each year and the number of centres devoted to the practice of this teaching. This growth has been possible because of the selfless service of thousands of meditators. Working in many different capacities, they have freely given help so that still more people could take steps on the path of liberation. This is how servers can work together harmoniously. And this... 
 The Discourse Summaries  S N Goenka The Discourse Summaries   $4.95  $3.47  Buy Now 
“Liberation can be gained only by practice, never by mere discussion,” S N Goenka has said. A course in Vipassana meditation is an opportunity to take concrete steps towards liberation. In such a course the participant learns how to free the mind of the tensions and prejudices that disturb the flow of daily life. By doing so one begins to discover how to live each moment peacefully, productively, happily. At the same time one starts progressing towards the highest goal to which... 
 The Energy Of Prayer  Thich Nhat Hanh The Energy Of Prayer   $11.49  $8.04  Buy Now 
In this extraordinary celebration of spirituality The Energy Of Prayer demonstrates the relevance of prayer in our daily lives. Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how the energies of prayer and meditation allow us to reconnect with our higher selves while satisfying our basic need to connect with the world as a whole. With a generous spirit that acknowledges the many different types and functions of prayer, The Energy Of Prayer provides a guide for deepening our spiritual practice through the use of... 
 Mahayana Tantra: An Introduction  Shri Dharmakirti Mahayana Tantra: An Introduction   $16.49  $11.54  Buy Now 
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Tantra, considered by many as a dangerous and secret path, invariably generates a tremendous amount of curiosity. In this, the first comprehensive book of its kind, Shri Dharmakirti gives us a rare glimpse into the fascinating nature of Tantra.  A practitioner of the Mahayana Buddhist Tantra uses his intellect and moral discipline to attain Buddha-hood, the highest state of existence. How to achieve this state was first shown by the Buddha and, after him, by various incarnations of Indian... 
 A Manual of Buddhism : A Manual of Buddhism: In its Modern Development  R. Spence Hardy A Manual of Buddhism : A Manual of Buddhism: In its Modern Development   $13.89  $9.72  Buy Now 
This is one of the earliest works on Buddhism and a pioneer attempt to analyse the deeds and doctrines attributed to Gotama. It also gives a compendium on the ontology and ethics of Buddhism with an appendix indicating the twelve sources from which the materials were drawn by the learned author, who collected no less than four hundred and sixty-five works from Ceylon in original Sanskrit, Pali and Sinhalese and Elu. The author begins his thesis with the system of the Universe, and deals in the... 
 How to Cultivate Virtues and Eradicate Vices  Swami Sivananda How to Cultivate Virtues and Eradicate Vices   $6.99  $4.89  Buy Now 
This volume would rank foremost among the works of H.H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. In this he has presented to the men and women of the present-day world a theme that is dearest to his heart and that would transform men into gods and nations into paradise on earth. The keynote of Sri Swamiji's teachings is righteousness in thought, word and deed, the cultivation of a sterling character, and the practice of the Religion of the Heart. In this respect, he is like Lord Buddha, But, like Lord... 
 Treasures of Buddhism  Frithjof Schuon Treasures of Buddhism   $21.95  $15.37  Buy Now 
The current interest in Zen and the popularity of Buddhism in the West are an understandable reaction to the artificiality and ugliness prevalentin the world today, and also to various concepts nowadays judged rightly or wrongly as inoperative. Those seeking an antidote to new age materialism and the empty claims of pseudo-spirituality will find it in Schuon's incisive discernment of the intrinsic orthodoxy of Buddhism. Far from discounting the providential "mythology" of the person... 
 Eight Steps to Happiness  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Eight Steps to Happiness   $18.99  $13.29  Buy Now 
The book explains eight beautiful verses that comprise one of Buddhism's best-loved and most enduring teachings. This short text reveals profound yet totally practical methods to enable a powerful opening of the heart, the source of all true happiness. It provides: An inspiring explanation of Buddhism's best teachings; practical instructions to transform life's difficulties, and essential advice on ohw to awaken your potential. This inspiring book reveals deeply transforming yet... 
 Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully   $14.49  $10.14  Buy Now 
We are alive, therefore we will die. This is the simplest, most obvious truth of our existence, and yet very few of us have really come to terms with it. This book seeks to give a Buddhist insight into death and dying, helping us to develop an awareness of our own morality. This inspiring book gives an unparalleled Buddhist insight into death and dying, helping us to develop an awareness of our own mortality in a way that will totally enrich and transform our human life. It includes also ... 
 The Buddha and His Religion  J. Barthelemy Saint-Hilaire The Buddha and His Religion   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
The present work is a critical study of Buddhism and its doctrines, originally published in French as Le Bouddha et sa religion in 1866. It gives an outline of the history of Buddhism, the birth of Buddha, his renunciation, his teachings and his death. The Buddhist doctrines as put forth by the canons are carefully expounded in relation to western religion and philosophy, and judged according to their merits and defects. It also narrates the spread of Buddhism beyond its place of origin to... 
 Buddhacarita or Acts of the Buddha  E.H. Johnston Buddhacarita or Acts of the Buddha   $25.49  $17.84  Buy Now 
The Buddhacarita is the most famous work of Asvaghosa, the well-known Buddhist poet-philosopher supposed to have been a contemporary of King Kaniska of the early 2nd century a.c. Of the twenty-eight cantos of the epic poem a little less than half is now available in the original, but complete translations in Chinese and Tibetan have been preserved. This edition consists of three parts. The first part contains the Sanskrit text and the second the translation of the first fourteen cantos,... 
 The Buddha Nature  Brian Edward Brown The Buddha Nature   $27.49  $19.24  Buy Now 
One of the fundamental tenets of Mahayana Buddhism animating and grounding the doctrine and discipline of its spiritual path, is the inherent potentiality of all animate beings to attain the supreme and perfect enlightenment of Buddhahood. This book examines the ontological presuppositions and the corresponding soteriological-epistemological principles that sustain and define such a theory. Within the field of Buddhist studies, such a work provides a comprehensive context in which... 
 Buddhist Monks and Monasteries of India  Sukumar Dutt Buddhist Monks and Monasteries of India   $38.95  $27.27  Buy Now 
Though India is no longer a Buddhist country, Buddhism held its place among Indian faiths for nearly seventeen centuries (500 B.C.--A.D. 1200). During this long stretch of time the Buddhist monks were organized in Sanghas in most parts of the country and their activities and achievements have profoundly influenced India's traditional culture. There are monumental remains of Buddhist monastic life scattered ll over India: in the south there are about a thousand cave-monasteries,... 
 The Jataka Stories of the Buddha's Former Births  E.B. Cowell The Jataka Stories of the Buddha's Former Births   $108.00  $75.60  Buy Now 
Jataka stories or birth-legends were widely known in the third century b.c. Each story, narrated by the Buddha, opens with a preface relating the particular circumstances in the Buddha's life, revealing some events in the long series of his previous existences as a bodhisattva. These stories magnify the glory of the Buddha and illustrate Buddhist doctrines and precepts by appropriate examples. The foremost interest of these legends lies in their relation to folklore giving a vivid picture of... 
 Meaningful to Behold: The Bodhisattva's Way of Life  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Meaningful to Behold: The Bodhisattva's Way of Life   $16.95  $11.87  Buy Now 
Many people have the compassionate wish to benefit others, but few understand how to effectively accomplish this in daily life. Bodhisattvas are friends of the world, who have such strong compassion they are able to transform all their daily activities into a means to benefit others. The path of the Bodhisattva was exquisitely explained in the universally loved poem Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by the 8th century master Shantideva. With this commentary by Geshe Kelsang,... 
 Buddhism and Jungian Psychology  J. Marvin Spiegelman Buddhism and Jungian Psychology   $21.95  $15.37  Buy Now 
An exploration of the relationships between Jungian Psychology and Buddhism with a special section on the famous oxherding pictures. Essential reading for all interested in either Buddhism or Jungian Psychology. This book speaks about Jung's views on Tibetan Buddhism, India and Yoga, Chinese Taoism, rationalism and Eastern spirituality, how to integrate East and West. Buddhism and Jungian Psychology presents the findings, both personal and impersonal of two Jungian analysts who have been... 
 Karma and Chaos  Paul R. Fleischman M.D. Karma and Chaos   $16.95  $11.87  Buy Now 
These eight essays explore the interface between psychiatry, science, and the timeless teachings of the Buddha. Drawn from the personal experiences of a therapist and practitioner of Vipassana meditation, this work explores meditation's similarities and differences with psychotherapeutic and scientific endeavors. In the title essay, parallels are drawn between the atomic synthesis of free choice and lawful consequence in Chaos Theory and karma, offering contemporary insights into... 
 The Far Shore  Michell Ginsberg The Far Shore   $12.95  $9.07  Buy Now 
THIS TITLE IS IN PRESS AND WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE IN DEC 2007. Vipassana, The Practice of Insight We have all had in touch with ourselves. From the far shore we see with honesty, clarity, and true acceptance. The Far Shore offers reflections on this experience in everyday life, and is addressed to all who are drawn to the path of awareness and compassion. About the Author: Mitchell Ginsberg, Ph.D., is a teacher in the Thai Buddhist... 
 Heart Jewel:  Commentary to the Essential Practice of the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Heart Jewel: Commentary to the Essential Practice of the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism   $12.99  $9.09  Buy Now 
Kadampa Buddhism is becoming increasingly popular as a clear and practical spiritual path for the contemporary practitioner. Originating with the special presentation of Mahayana Buddhism by the great Buddhist masters Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa, Kadampa Buddhism makes the path to enlightenment accessible to the modern world and explains clearly how to transform our lives into the spiritual path. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a meditation master of this living tradition, explains two essential... 
 The Resonance of Emptiness  Gay Watson The Resonance of Emptiness   $16.49  $11.54  Buy Now 
This book presents an exploration of Buddhist philosophy and practice as a potential resource for an approach to psycho-therapy which is responsive to the needs of its time and context, and attempts to open up a three-way dialogue between Buddhism, psychotherapy and contemporary discourse to reveal a meaningful theory and practive for a contemporary psychotherapy. This book raises the question of what it is in Buddhism itself that provides such a rich resource for psychotherapy. Gay Watson... 
 Commentary on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva  H.H the Dalai Lama Commentary on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva   $9.95  $6.97  Buy Now 
Ngulchu Gyalsas Thogmed Zangmo's The Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva is one of Tibetan Buddhist's most popular texts, incorporated in the Mind Training text and also able to be explained according to the Lam Rim tradition. Its advice is timeless and its relevance is universal This commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, as expounded during Kalachakra teachings at Bodh Gaya, is characterised by its clarity, practicality and profundity. Each stanza of the root text is elucidated... 
 Love, Kindness and Universal Responsibility  Dalai Lama Love, Kindness and Universal Responsibility   $5.95  $4.17  Buy Now 
The book is compilation of three published work of H.H. the Dalai Lama. It reveals his philoshophy of life, based on the concept of universal responsibility and reverence for all living beings. His Holiness has dwelt on compassion and need for universal brotherhood. His approach to World Peace and non-volience are explicity outlined in the book. 
 Tantric Revisionings  Geoffrey Samuel Tantric Revisionings   $24.95  $17.47  Buy Now 
The present volume is a selection of unpublished and previously published work on various aspects of religion in Tibetan, Himalayan and South Asian Societies. It also includes three chapters on Buddhism and Tantra in Western Societies. About the Author:Geoffrey Samuel is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. After training in physics at Oxford, he undertook a PhD in social anthropology at Cambridge, carrying out field research on religion... 
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