Download or read book The Buddha in a Box written by Manuela Dunn Mascetti and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-compassionate one finds a beautiful home in this portable shrine, illustrated hardcover, and meditation tool all in one. The book, which slides into the box to make an elegant backdrop for a statue of seated Buddha, tells the story of Prince Gautama, from the prediction of his destiny at birth through his encounter with the Four Sights to his enlightenment and the education of his first students. Illustrated with art from Japan, China, and India, the book also relates a brief history of Buddhism and includes sutras, mantras, and prayers. Buddha in a Box makes a handsome mini-shrine for prayer and meditation practices, an ideal travel companion, and a thoughtful and practical gift for anyone interested in Buddhism.
Download or read book The Buddha Book written by Lillian Too and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, "The Buddha Book" is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the most important and well-known buddhist deities. The book presents their major characteristics, fuctions and histories in a clear and concise way and, along with prayers, meditations, and visualizations, it covers special rituals and blessings associated with each Buddha.
Download or read book Buddha 6 Ananda written by Osamu Tezuka and published by Vertical Comics. This book was released on 2007-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sixth volume of manga visionary Osamu Tezuka's Buddha, the devil Mara possesses the bandit Ananda, half-brother of Devadatta, in an effort to eliminate the Buddha. A ruthless killer who is impervious to physical harm, Ananda will retain the devil's favor only if he spurns his love interest. When Ananda and his bandit buddy attack the Fire Shrine of the Brahmin brothers Kassapa, it is none other than the Awakened One who happens by. Buddha must confront his eternal enemy, Mara, before he can open the eyes of arrogant priests and hardened criminals.
Download or read book Outside the Box to Box written by Tak Maeda and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-22 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of people live a lifestyle where most of their lives are spent going back and forth from one of two "boxes" work and home-and they're lonely, sad, and anxious because of it. The problem with the "box-to-box" lifestyle is that there is little room for social connection. Science has proven that the quality of your social connections is the strongest factor to lifelong happiness-over money, status, or fame. Despite this, we hardly put any effort into the people that ultimately bring us true happiness. Outside the Box to Box is a simple yet effective book on how to create a rewarding social life full of people you love, care about, and whose connections bring you endless joy. On top of showing you how to create fulfilling connections, the book will also lay out various skills and traits you need to develop in order to become capable of making your social life happen including: Meeting new people Becoming courageous and vulnerable Feeling confident and comfortable Becoming skilled socially Enjoying who you are And so much more After experiencing the pain of loneliness then systematically learning how to overcome it through self-improvement, Tak Maeda shares his experiences to help readers conquer the box-to-box cycle. Outside the Box to Box will change the way you interact with the world and the people in it, and it will be one of the biggest contributors to your lifelong happiness.
Download or read book Buddha in the Marketplace written by Alex John Catanese and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical Tibetan Buddhist scriptures forbid the selling of Buddhist objects, and yet there is today a thriving market for Buddhist statues, paintings, and texts. In Buddha in the Marketplace, Alex John Catanese investigates this practice, which continues to be viewed as a form of "wrong livelihood" by modern Tibetan Buddhist scholars. Drawing on textual and historical sources, as well as ethnographic research conducted in the region of Amdo, Tibet, Catanese follows the trajectory of Buddhist objects from their status as noncommodities prior to the Cultural Revolution to their emergence as commodities on the open market in the modern period. The book examines why Tibetans have more recently begun to sell such objects for their personal livelihoods when their religious tradition condemns such business activities in the strongest possible terms. Addressing the various societal and religious ramifications of these commercial practices, Catanese illustrates how such activity is leading to significant cultural and economic changes, transforming the "moral economy" associated with Buddhist objects, and contributing to a reinterpretation of Tibetan Buddhist identity.
Download or read book The Buddha Board Box written by Kimberly Meisner and published by Sterling Innovation. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Buddha board is inspired by the Zen idea of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then, as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind - ready to create a whole new masterpiece. Buddha Board is environmentally friendly as it only uses water - no ink, no paint, no chemicals and it will last for years with proper care. Master the art of letting go - live for the moment and enjoy!" -- box.
Download or read book The Buddha for Modern Minds written by Lenorë Lambert and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can the Buddha's teachings help me? Here? Now? In MY life?A practical, feet-on-the-ground book answering all the questions and misconceptions that arise for people curious about the Buddha's teachings and what they offer in this modern life of ours. For those with little or no knowledge this is a secular introduction. For those already practicing, it's a secular reference book for key concepts and several of the Buddha's important lists. Clear explanations of often-confusing concepts are brought alive with personal examples of the powerful impact of practicing the Buddha's wisdom - the dropping away of stress, angst and upset and the arrival of calm, clarity, energy, joy and open-heartedness. Cutting through the array of orthodox Buddhisms that often confuse beginners, this book strips away the trappings of the cultures through which they came to us, helping us know the Buddha, his core teachings, how meditation and mindfulness fit in, what happened to the teachings after his death, and how to practice them now. As the Buddha did, it puts aside unknowable issues like rebirth which are unnecessary for fully practicing the teachings. Worse, they're a distraction from the very real and practical project at the heart of his wisdom - flourishing in this life. Here. Now.
Download or read book Itty Bitty Buddha written by Nicola Dixon and published by RP Minis. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Itty Bitty Buddha includes a laughing Buddha with its own stand, an incense holder, a portable altar, and a 32-page book outlining the basic elements of Buddhist teaching, including meditation. Make the Buddha's joy your own as you embark on the pathless path to nirvana!
Download or read book Buddhism for Dudes written by Gerry Stribling and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tough former Marine leads Buddhist basic training for the average Joe. In Buddhism for Dudes, Gerry “Strib” Stribling, former Marine and all-around good guy, answers questions on life and living with a healthy dose of Buddhist wisdom for the regular guy. Strib takes a good look at who the Buddha was, meditation, karma, and more. With good humor and without sentimentalism, he explains these down-to-earth insights in everyday language. Showing how Buddhism boldly approaches life’s problems head on, unflinching and alert—like a soldier in a forward listening post in the dark of night—Strib emphasizes the Buddhist call to moral action for the good of oneself and others.
Download or read book The Eyes of Buddha written by John Ball and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on 1976 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha written by Daniel Ingram and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very idea that the teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our fanciful notions of it are stripped away, and we have learned to use meditation as a method for examining reality rather than an opportunity to wallow in self-absorbed mind-noise. Ingram sets out concisely the difference between concentration-based and insight (vipassana) meditation; he provides example practices; and most importantly he presents detailed maps of the states of mind we are likely to encounter, and the stages we must negotiate as we move through clearly-defined cycles of insight. Its easy to feel overawed, at first, by Ingram's assurance and ease in the higher levels of consciousness, but consistently he writes as a down-to-earth and compassionate guide, and to the practitioner willing to commit themselves this is a glittering gift of a book.In this new edition of the bestselling book, the author rearranges, revises and expands upon the original material, as well as adding new sections that bring further clarity to his ideas.
Download or read book The Laughing Buddha Box written by Fran London and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2005-08-04 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He may not be wealthy or svelte, but the Laughing Buddha is happy and says that you can be, too. Layering your life with lucky objects and images such as the Laughing Buddha increases your chances for happiness and prosperity. The Laughing Buddha has the power to absorb negative energy in his big belly and remove it from your life. Rub his belly once a day, and prepare for a life full of joy, luck, and prosperity! Includes: - Beautifully produced Laughing Buddha figurine - Mini-altar - Illustrated book, full-color, containing the story of the Laughing Buddha
Download or read book Buddhist Boot Camp written by Timber Hawkeye and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation’s short attention span. The chapters in this small book can be read in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You don’t need to be a Buddhist to find this book motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, “Don’t try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.” Whether it’s Mother Teresa’s acts of charity, Gandhi’s perseverance, or your aunt Betty’s calm demeanor, it doesn’t matter who inspires you, so long as you’re motivated to be better today than you were yesterday. Regardless or religion or geographical region, race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, flexibility, or vulnerability, if you do good, you feel good, and if you do bad, you feel bad. If you agree that Buddhism isn’t just about meditating, but also about rolling up your sleeves and relieving some of the suffering in the world, then you are ready to be a soldier of peace in the army of love; welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp!
Download or read book Buddhist and Christian written by Rose Drew and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a detailed exploration of Buddhist Christian dual belonging, engaging - from both Buddhist and Christian perspectives - the questions that arise, and drawing on extensive interviews with well-known individuals in the vanguard of this important and growing phenomenon. The issue is pressing insofar the last century has witnessed a gradual but profound transformation of the West's religious landscape. In today's context of diversity, people are often influenced by more than one religion. Multireligious identities are consequently on the rise. At one end of the spectrum are those who identify themselves as fully belonging to more than one tradition. One of the most prevalent combinations is Christianity and Buddhism This book addresses central and fundamental questions. How is it possible to be authentically Buddhist and authentically Christian when, for example, God is central to Christianity yet absent from Buddhism; when Christians have faith in Jesus Christ while Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha; when Christians hope for heaven and Buddhists hope for nirvana; and when Buddhists and Christians engage in different practices? Are those who identify themselves as belonging to both traditions profoundly irrational, religiously schizophrenic, or perhaps just spiritually superficial? Or is it possible somehow to reconcile the thought and practice of Buddhism and Christianity in such a way that one can be deeply committed to both? And if it is possible, will the influence of Buddhist Christians on each of these traditions be something to be regretted or celebrated?"--
Download or read book Canonical Book of the Buddha s Lengthy Discourses The I written by and published by BDK America. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chan ahan jingis a translation of the Dirgha Agama done in the fifth century, and was intended to bridge the early Buddhist teachings with the Mahayana Buddhist teachings and scriptures. This is the first in a series of volumes translating The Canonical Book of the Buddha's Lengthy Discourses (Taisho 1). Volume 1 contains sutras 1-10 (of 30). Translations of the remaining sutras will be published in two subsequent volumes.
Download or read book The Buddha Box written by Lillian Too and published by HarperThorsons. This book was released on 2004-09-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, The Buddha Box introduces the reader to the most important and well-known Buddhist deities. Comprises 45 beautifully illustrated cards, presenting each Buddha along with their major characteristics, and an accompanying book, explaining the history of the Buddhas.Contents: Included in this edition are the Historical Buddha, Shakyamuni; the Five Dhyani Buddhas; the Purification Buddha; the Healing Buddhas; the Compassionate Buddhas; the Longevity Buddhas; the Mother Goddess; the Wealth Buddhas; and the Buddha of the Future. Each card represents a separate Buddha along with the prayers, meditations, visualizations, and special rituals and blessings associated with each. In the Buddhist tradition each deity represents different aspects of the enlightened mind. This pack shows how meditating with a particular Buddha on a daily basis can bring healing, compassion and hope into our lives. The accompanying book describes the historical background of the Buddhas in a clear and concise way and explains how you can integrate the Buddhist faith into your life.
Download or read book Buddha in a Box written by Mary Heebner and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
