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Discover buddhism books that take you from ahimsa to zen at Vedic Books. We're proud of our Buddhism catalogue that spans all spheres and dimensions of buddhism books. We have a vast array of books on Tibetan Buddhism. Discover the essence, the mystery and the power of buddhism in our extensive section on Buddhism.
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 The Manuals of Dhamma  Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw The Manuals of Dhamma   $26.49  $19.87  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... 
 Chinnamasta: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess  Elizabeth Anne Benard Chinnamasta: The Aweful Buddhist and Hindu Tantric Goddess   $43.49  $32.62  Buy Now 
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 Benefit of the Many  S.N. Goenka For the Benefit of the Many   $25.49  $19.12   
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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... 
 Manual of Vipassana Meditation  U Ko Lay Manual of Vipassana Meditation   $17.99  $13.49  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.   
 Key to Pali Primer  Lily de Silva Key to Pali Primer   $25.49  $19.12  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... 
 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   $30.99  $23.24  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... 
 Vipassana: Addictions & Health  Vipassana: Addictions & Health   $4.95  $3.71  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.     
 Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective  Dalai Lama Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective   $15.49  $11.62  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... 
 Essence of Tipitaka  U Ko Lay Essence of Tipitaka   $8.49  $6.37  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... 
 The Yogins of Ladakh: A Pilgrimage Among the Hermits of the Buddhist Himalayas  John Crook The Yogins of Ladakh: A Pilgrimage Among the Hermits of the Buddhist Himalayas   $31.99  $23.99  Buy Now 
When John Crook of Bristol University began research in the Zangskar valley of Ladakh in 1977 his prime intention was to investigate the social anthropology of the area through studies of village life. In 1986 Crook returned to Ladakh with Tibetologist James Low to enquire fully into the social organization, history, meditational practices and philosophy of the yogins who still lived and practiced in the remote parts of the area. This book is a record of the author’s adventurous journeys... 
 Introduction to Buddhism  Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Introduction to Buddhism   $12.99  $9.74   
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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... 
 The Treasury of Good Sayings - A Tibetan History of Bon  Samten G. Karmay The Treasury of Good Sayings - A Tibetan History of Bon   $18.99  $14.24  Buy Now 
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... 
 The Book of The Gradual Sayings (5 Vols)  E.M. Hare The Book of The Gradual Sayings (5 Vols)   $100.49  $75.37  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 and Elevens 
 Debate in Tibetan Buddhist Education  Daniel Perdue (Tr.) Debate in Tibetan Buddhist Education   $4.95  $3.71   
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It is intended as introduction for those interested in Tibetan debate and, more generally, in Buddhist logic and epistemology. 
 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  $10.87  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. 
 Apparitions of the Self: The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary  Janet Gyatso Apparitions of the Self: The Secret Autobiographies of a Tibetan Visionary   $46.99  $35.24  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,... 
 Pali Primer  Lily De Silva Pali Primer   $25.49  $19.12  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.     
 Understanding the Mind  Kelsang Gyatso Understanding the Mind   $18.49  $13.87  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 throughout the... 
 Illuminating Silence  Sheng-Yen Illuminating Silence   $12.99  $9.74  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 explains... 
 The Two Traditions of Meditation in Ancient India  Johannes Bronkhorst The Two Traditions of Meditation in Ancient India   $12.99  $9.74   
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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. 
 History of Dharmasastra (5 Vols. in 8 parts)  Pandurang Vaman Kane History of Dharmasastra (5 Vols. in 8 parts)   $641.49  $481.12  Buy Now 
On November 17, 1962 the publication of the fifth and last volume of Professor P.V. Kane's History of Dharmasastra was formally announced by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and a significant landmark in the history of Indological research in this country may be said to have been thereby established. The History of Dharmasastra is a literary work which is truly magnificent both in conception and execution. Its five Volumes which together extend over nearly 6,500 pages, seek to present the most... 
 Astrology in Buddhism  Jhampa Shanemanand Astrology in Buddhism   $65.99  $49.49  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... 
 World Crisis and Buddhist Humanism: End Games - Collapse or Renewal of Civilisation  John H. Crook World Crisis and Buddhist Humanism: End Games - Collapse or Renewal of Civilisation   $25.49  $19.12  Buy Now 
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. 
 Discourses on Satipatthana Sutta  S.N. Goenka Discourses on Satipatthana Sutta   $12.99  $9.74  Buy Now 
Discourses on Satipatthana Sutta, a condensed version of S.N. Goenka's discourses from an eight-day course on the Mahasatipatthana Sutta. Goenkaji reads and interprets the sutta in his discourses, giving life and inspiring relevance to the primary text given by the Buddha about Vipassana meditation practice. Mahasatipatthana Sutta - This annotated translation of the Mahasatipatthana Sutta, the primary discourse in which the Buddha describes the practice of meditation in detail, is intended for... 
 Meditation Now: Inner Peace Through Inner Wisdom  S N Goenka Meditation Now: Inner Peace Through Inner Wisdom   $12.99  $9.74  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... 
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