Download or read book Lessons of the Lotus written by Bhante Y. Wimala and published by Piatkus Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lessons of the Lotus written by Bhante Wimala and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1997-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for people who are searching for spirituality, Lessons of the Lotus helps readers find their individual paths by exploring the nature of spirituality with ways of making it relevant to their daily lives. These ways include specific meditations, mind-body techniques, visualizations, and reflections. Beyond a rich resource of spiritual practice, this book helps people bring the fruits of their spiritual growth to their relationships, careers, and other aspects of living. Through numerous examples, readers see how the insight, patience, love, understanding, and peace of their practice can touch their daily lives and transform them forever. Each chapter includes a section called "Ask Yourself" that is designed to stimulate reflection on the topic and invite the reader to participate actively in defining their spirituality. Specific chapters cover topics such as karma, transitory death, giving, and relationships with family and loved ones.
Download or read book The Lotus Seed written by Sherry Garland and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1997 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Vietnamese family is forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war.
Download or read book No Mud No Lotus written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. Here, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration transforming suffering and finding true joy. Thich Nhat Hanh acknowledges that because suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming. We find something to eat or turn on the television. But unless we’re able to face our suffering, we can’t be present and available to life, and happiness will continue to elude us. Nhat Hanh shares how the practices of stopping, mindful breathing, and deep concentration can generate the energy of mindfulness within our daily lives. With that energy, we can embrace pain and calm it down, instantly bringing a measure of freedom and a clearer mind. No Mud, No Lotus introduces ways to be in touch with suffering without being overwhelmed by it. "When we know how to suffer," Nhat Hanh says, "we suffer much, much less." With his signature clarity and sense of joy, Thich Nhat Hanh helps us recognize the wonders inside us and around us that we tend to take for granted and teaches us the art of happiness.
Download or read book Lotus Prayer Book written by Swami Karunananda and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Prayer Book is an inspiring collection of sacred prayers from various faiths and traditions, gathered together as a testimony to the central teaching of Sri Swami Satchidananda that Truth is One, Paths are Many.
Download or read book The Stories of the Lotus Sutra written by Gene Reeves and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Lotus Sutra" is one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts. It has been a seminal work in the development of Buddhism throughout East Asia and, by extension in the development of Mahayana Buddhism throughout the world. Taking place in a vast and fantastical cosmic setting, the Lotus Sutra places emphasis on skillfully doing whatever is needed to serve and compassionately care for others, on breaking down sharp distinctions between the ideals of the fully enlightened buddha and the bodhisattva who vows to postpone personal salvation until all beings may share it together, and especially on each and every being's innate capacity to become a buddha.
Download or read book Dreaming in the Lotus written by Serinity Young and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the complex history of Buddhist dream experience and analysis.
Download or read book The Lotus Quest written by Mark Griffiths and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A captivating history of one of the world's most iconic and mysterious flowers Bewitched by a lotus which flowered from three-thousandyear- old seeds in his English garden, Mark Griffiths set out to track the origins and significance of this sublime plant in this beautifully-illustrated book. The Lotus Quest takes Griffiths from the headquarters of the Linnaean Society in London to a mountain top in northern Japan. As he travels in search of this ancient flower, Griffiths looks at the lotus's significance in ancient Egypt and India, the plant's medicinal uses and the inspiration it has provided to Western artists. As he tracks the plant, its story unveils a stunning vision of Japan's feudal era with visits to shrines, ruins, gardens and wild landscapes as well as meetings with priests and archaeologists, philosophers and anthropologists, gardeners and botanists, poets and artists. He even dines on the lotus in a Tokyo cafe. By the end of Griffiths' journey, when he reaches the hauntingly beautiful Japanese temple of Chuson-ji, readers will finally understand why the lotus has obsessed people throughout the ages.
Download or read book Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma the Lotus S tra written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1976, Leon Hurvitz's monumental translation of the Lotus Sutra is the work scholars have preferred for decades. Hailed by critics as an "extraordinary" and "magnificent" achievement, Hurvitz's translation is based on the best known Chinese version of the text and includes passages of the original Sanskrit that were omitted from the Chinese. Beloved for its mythology and literary artistry, the Lotus Sutra is one of the most popular and influential texts of Mahayana Buddhism, asserting that there is only one path to enlightenment, the bodhisattva path, and that all followers without exception can achieve supreme awakening. The text argues that the Buddha cannot be delimited by time and space and that a common intent underlies the diversity of Buddhist teachings. Through parables of the burning house, the wayward son, and other tales that have come to be known throughout East Asia, the sutra skillfully concretizes abstract religious concepts and clarifies bold claims about the Buddhist tradition. Urging devotees to revivify doctrine through recitation and interpretation, the sutra powered an organic process of remaking that not only kept its content alive in the poetry and art of premodern Asia but also introduced new forms of practice and scriptural study into contemporary Buddhism. Stephen F. Teiser's foreword addresses this vital quality of the sutra, discusses its background, and reflects on the enduring relevance of Hurvitz's critical work.
Download or read book Lotus and Feather written by Ji-li Jiang and published by Disney-Hyperion. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A winter illness left Lotus, a little girl, without a voice and without friends. A hunter's bullet left Feather, a crane, injured and unable to fly. As Lotus nurses Feather back to health, their bond grows. Soon Feather is following Lotus everywhere, even to school! The bird dances to the girl's reed whistle, much to the delight of the other children. One day, when the village floods, Feather helps raise the alarm as Lotus and her grandfather urge their neighbors to get to high ground. Feather is a true friend to Lotus, but the time comes when Lotus must be a true friend to him--by encouraging him to migrate with the rest of the cranes. The next spring, Feather miraculously returns, and that's not all . . . he has brought new life to the nearby lake. Inspired by the true story of a crane that rescued a Chinese village, and graced with sensitive watercolor illustrations, this lovely book about respecting nature offers deep emotion and delightful surprises.
Download or read book Peaceful Action Open Heart written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2005-01-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landmark work by Thich Nhat Hanh, this book shines 60 years of study and practice upon one of the crowning scriptures of Buddhism—the Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra is one of the most revered of Mahayana sacred texts and is sometimes called “the king of sutras.” Despite this fact, there are very few commentaries in English available today. In Peaceful Action, Open Heart, Thich Nhat Hanh explores the Sutra’s main theme—that everyone has the capacity to become a Buddha, and that Buddha-nature is inherent in everything—but he also uniquely emphasizes the sutra’s insight that Buddha-nature is the basis for peaceful action. Since we all will one day become a Buddha, he says, we can use mindfulness practices right now to understand and find solutions to current world challenges. In his interpretation of the sutra, he suggests that if the practices, views, and insights of the Lotus Sutra would find application not only by individuals but also by nations, it would offer concrete solutions to transform individual suffering and the global challenges facing the world today. Stamped with his signature depth of vision, lucidity, and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh’s insights invoke a wide range of contemporary topics and concerns, such as the Palestinian-Israeli war, the threat of terrorism, and the degradation of our environment. In proposing radical new ways of finding peaceful solutions to universal, contemporary conflicts, he not only challenges the United Nations to change from an organization to a real organism working for peace and harmony in the world, but also encourages all branches of all governments to act as Sangha. In so doing, he demonstrates the practical and direct applicability of this sacred text to today's concerns. This book has been re-released with a new title. The earlier hardcover edition was entitled Opening the Heart of the Cosmos.
Download or read book Lotus Sutra Saddharma Pundarika written by H. Kern and published by No Series Linked. This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra, one of the most significant texts of Mahayana Buddhism, is presented here complete, in the authoritative translation of H. Kern. Kern presents the original Buddhist scriptures in their chaptered format, as they begin with the Shakyamuni Buddha lapsing into a deep meditative consciousness. During this state, he perceives a vast ray of light, that shine upon and give light to other buddha-fields far to the East. Following this momentous display, we are given the lessons of early Buddhism, how the spiritual path of the bodhisattva allows for the attainment of the status of Buddha and complete enlightenment. We also hear of various parables and moral teachings, of those who petition the Buddhas with questions or requests for spiritual guidance. Mythological tales, such as the creation and discovery of the Magic City with its symbolic treasures, are also related. The later chapters, which expound further upon the immortal nature of the Buddha character, and the timeless wisdom that he espouses, count among the finest explanations of the Buddhist faith ever written. H. Kern renders the stories and spiritual lessons in superb English, with utmost care taken not to misinterpret or dilute the guidance.
Download or read book The Zen Monkey and The Blue Lotus Flower 27 Stories That Will Teach You The Most Powerful Life Lessons written by Charles Mackesy and published by drew dally Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling stressed or caught up in negative thoughts? Need a moment for yourself amidst the daily hustle? Looking for more joy and satisfaction in life? "The Monkey With The Watering Can: 27 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life" is the answer to your quest. This book is a collection of 27 stories crafted to ease your mind, uplift your spirit, and lead you towards a happier life. Each story unveils a slice of Buddhist wisdom, focusing on themes we all encounter - gratitude, mindfulness, self-love, and the pursuit of happiness. They are simple tales, yet loaded with profound lessons to enhance your daily living. What's special is after each story, there's a practical takeaway tied back to today's world, offering you a fresh lens to view your own life and challenges. No prior knowledge of Buddhism is needed. This book isn't about religion; it's about discovering better ways to live, think, and feel. It's about finding peace in the chaos and creating a happier you. Here's what you'll get: Techniques to halt negative thoughts. Pathways to discover happiness. Insights to reduce stress. New perspectives to ignite your inner peace. So, are you ready to transform your life? Get your copy of "The Monkey Who Likes to Show Off" today, and kick-start your journey to a better, happier you.
Download or read book Readings of the Lotus Sutra written by Stephen F. Teiser and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra proclaims that a unitary intent underlies the diversity of Buddhist teachings and promises that all people without exception can achieve supreme awakening. Establishing the definitive guide to this profound text, specialists in Buddhist philosophy, art, and history of religion address the major ideas and controversies surrounding the Lotus Sutra and its manifestations in ritual performance, ascetic practice, visual representations, and social action across history. Essays survey the Indian context in which the sutra was produced, its compilation and translation history, and its influence across China and Japan, among many other issues. The volume also includes a Chinese and Japanese character glossary, notes on Western translations of the text, and a synoptic bibliography.
Download or read book The Profound Meaning of the Lotus Sutra written by Haiyan Shen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study of Miao fa lian hua jing xuan yi, Chinese commentary on SaddharmapunĐdĐarikasutra by Zhiyi, 538-597, on Tiantai Buddhism.
Download or read book The Heart of the Lotus Sutra written by Daisaku Ikeda and published by Middleway Press. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra has been regarded for centuries as one of the most important teachings in Mahayana Buddhism. This book goes beyond theory to show how to bring these teachings into practice in daily life. Containing profound truths for all people from every culture, it reveals the secret for attaining happiness for both oneself and others through the process of self-reformation. Based on the teachings of Nichiren, a 13th-century Buddhist teacher and reformer, the scriptures of the Lotus Sutra show how every person can attain Buddhahood.
Download or read book Stories from the Lotus Sutra written by Aaron Brachfeld and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children and adults alike will enjoy these amazing, entertaining and fascinating stories from The Lotus Sutra. Originally told to illustrate the challenging concepts of the Buddha's most important lesson, they easily stand on their own and will quickly become family favorites, presenting meaningful and useful insights today, tomorrow and for a lifetime. Read the exciting adventure of how children rescued themselves from a burning house, the rags to riches story of how a Janitor became CEO, how treasure hunters found a City of Dreams, how a man thought he lost everything because he didn't check his coat pocket, the tale of the dying Doctor who saved his poisoned children before he himself died and come to understand for yourself the profound lessons of The Lotus Sutra, and glimpse at what lies beyond nirvana, and enlightenment. Contents: Lotus Sutra Chapter 3: the story of the Burning House Lotus Sutra Chapter 4: the story of the Lost Son Lotus Sutra Chapter 5: the story of the Desert Rain Lotus Sutra Chapter 7: the story of the City of Dreams Lotus Sutra Chapter 8: the story of the Pocket Full of Money Lotus Sutra Chapter 16: the story of the Dying Doctor Conclusion: the Bodhisattva Vow Notes on Translation
