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Martine Batchelor (Ed) |
Buddhism & Ecology |
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Buddhism exists in many different forms in many different countries. In this book Buddhists from Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Tibet and the West offer their approaches to ecology and tell of practical activities as well as Buddhist teachings and philosophy. Stories, pictures and poems add to the picture of Buddhism and ecology and the book concludes with a message from the Dalai Lama. The book provides: new ideas and ways of thinking for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike; a resource for... |
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S.N. Goenka |
Come People of the World |
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This book presents a collection of Hindi couplets (dohas) chanted by Sri S.N. Goenka in his ten-day Vipassana courses. These have been a source of great inspiration to his students for many years. They have now been transcribed in Roman script and translated in english for the benefit of English-speaking students all over the world.
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The Mother |
Commentaries on the Dhammapada |
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These commentaries on the classic Buddhist text the Dhammapada were given in 1957-58 during the Mother's classes at the Ashram Playground. The classes consisted of students, teachers and Ashram members.
"After reading a chapter of the text, the Mother spoke about the points which interested her and then asked the class to meditate on them. She did not systematically discuss all the Dhammapada verses, but she did cover most of the central ideas in the text."
When the Mother introduced the... |
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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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Dharma - Its True Nature |
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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.aA report on the proceedings of an international conference held at Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri, India in May, 1995. The papers and discussion focus on the meaning of the word 'Dharma' which in India is synonymous with 'religion'. Papers are interspersed with lively discussion extracts about the definition of the term Dharma and focus... |
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Effect of Vipassana Meditation on Quality of life, Subjective well-being, and Criminal Propensity among inmates of Tihar jail, Delhi |
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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
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Gotama the Buddha: His Life and His Teaching |
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This compact volume succinctly encapsulates major landmarks in the life of Gotama the Buddha, the principal elements of his teaching, and the most significant historical junctures in the subsequent transmission of the Dhamma as originally taught by him. Contents: The Life of the Buddha The Teaching of the Buddha The Six Councils (Dhamma-Sangîtis) The Spread of the Dhamma Hostorical Places of The Buddha Vipassana Meditation The Teaching Today References List of... |
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S.N. Goenka |
Gracious Flow of Dharma |
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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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Bhikkhu Silacara |
Kamma |
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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... |
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Sister Vajira |
The Dhamma-Cakka-Pavattana Sutta |
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Buddhism is considered by many to be more than a religion. Its founder
and teacher, Siddhartha Gautama (later known as the Lord Buddha), was the
earthly saint who postualted the Buddhist ideas. The Dhamma-Chakka-Pavattana Sutta is a translation of Lord Buddha's original sermon spoken to a gathering at Sarnath just outside Varanasi. Devoid of superfluous issues, it gives the original Pali scriptures in parallel. |
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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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Acharya S N Goenka |
Was The Buddha A Pessimist? |
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This book addresses a misunderstanding from the philosophical point of view, that has arisen from time to time, about the First Noble Truth. In this succinct essay Vipassana Acharya S N Goenka both untangles this philosophical confusion and also explains that the teachings can only be appreciated at the direct experiential rather than the intellectual level. Understood in these lights the teachings of the Buddha shine out as teachings of real happiness.
Originally composed in Hindi to address... |
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Benimadhab Barua |
Prolegomena to a History of Buddhist Philosophy |
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This study canvasses the idea of writing a general history of Buddhist philosophy. The Buddha was not only the founder of a great world religion but was a gifted critical and speculative philosopher. The value of Buddhism as a religion and the historical development of Buddhism as a popular religion should not preclude the serious study of Buddhism as philosophy and Buddhism's unique approach to metaphysics, logic, causality and the classic philosophical problems. |
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The Caravan of Dhamma |
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In 2002, at the age of 78, Goenkaji embarked on a remarkable Dhamma tour of the West. He traveled for 128 days through Europe and North America, giving many Dhamma talks, leading meditation sessions, giving media interviews and guiding students in private interviews along the way.
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Ingsley Heendeniya |
Buddha and his Teachings |
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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... |
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Monika Mittal |
Buddhism |
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Prof. Shrikant Prasoon |
Knowing Buddha: Life and Teachings |
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Maha Bodhi Society of India writes in its foreword, ‘Knowing Buddha is a well planned and richly written book... has achieved a rare balance between reason and emotion, in keeping with the great and sublime tradition and teaching of the Buddha and his Middle Path’.
When people ask, ‘What do you have to do to become a Buddhist?’ we say that we take refuge in Buddha Dhamma Sangha. And to take refuge we recite a formula in the Pali language:
Buddham sharanam gachhamiI go to the Buddha... |
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Konstanty Regamey |
Bhadramayakara-vyakarana |
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The Bhadramayakaravyakarana is part of the great collection entitled Ratnakuta, "Multitude of Jewels", a collection much revered in the Buddhist Mahayana traditions of Tibet and China.
The work possesses rather a literary value than a doctrinal one. |
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Vipassana: Its Relevance to the Present World |
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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.
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Franz Metcalf |
What Would Buddha Do? |
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It's a helpful and reassuring question. Asking it gives you a breathing space, the moment of reflection it takes to find the right answer. Teaching by example, author Franz Metcalf applies this principle to 101 problems that we often confront in our everyday lives. He explains how Buddha would handle the many trials of contemporary life and shows how 2500 years of Buddhist teachings can guide us even in our modern society.
Open the book to any page and you will find a specific and... |
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Udit Sharma |
Teachings & Philosophy of Buddha |
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This book explains the basic concepts governing Buddhism, with particular emphasis on its teachings and philisophy. It also focus on Buddhism Practices, Mahayana Buddhism Zen (Ch'an) Japenese Buddhism, Tibetan, Korean and Srilankan Buddhism. A critical analysis of Buddhism about its philosophy is presented through this book. |
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U Ko Lay |
Essence of Tipitaka |
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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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Pamela Bloom |
Healing Power of Compassion : The Essence of Buddhist Acts |
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Compassion arises through ceaseless manifestations, as the stories collected in this book demonstrate. Through their lucid and memorable insights, these stories lead us to one fundamental truth: Compassion is the essence of all authentic spirituality and transcends any definitions and differences of religions.
The Wonderful stories that Pamela Bloom has collected give us a precious glimpse into the heart of service the Buddha discovered more than 2,600 years ago. Poignant and... |
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D R Parihar |
Impact of Vipassana in Government |
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The primary aim of this professionally conducted multi-method research study was the asessment and analysis of the impact of Vipassana (a scientific, non-sectarian meditation technique) in government in India, where the uptake of Vipassana is so widespread as to make such a study particularly meaningful.
The secondary objective was to obtain the opinions of government officials about the introduction of Vipassana meditation in government administration.
The main focus of the study was on... |
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Thich Nhat Hanh |
Our Appointment with Life |
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This book is a translation and commentary on the Sutra on knowing the better way to live alone. This is the earliest teaching of Buddha on living fully in the present moment.
To live alone means to live in mindfulness: to let go of the past and the future, and to look deeply and discover the true nature of all is taking place in the present moment. Living alone does not mean to isolate ourselves from the society. If we know how to live alone, we can be in real touch with people and society,... |