Download or read book The Buddha s Journey Home New Buddhist Fables written by Robert Long and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These fables characterize many of these values and ideas that the Buddha might have felt or described. After becoming disenchanted with the empty pleasures and goals of his life, he left his family and began to teach about truth (dharma). After 40 years of his life, he then returned to his palace at Kapilavastu. The fables, which are about the Buddha's return trip back home, are about the messages of tolerance, patience, and love that will benefit everyone.

Download or read book New Aesop Fables written by Robert Long and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These new and delightful fables expand on the themes that Aesop wrote about and now concern the issues, vices, and virtues of this century. The one hundred fables, which involve animals, insects, people, and objects, touch on a variety of social, moral and even political themes that are particularly relevant to this time.

Download or read book New Aesop Fables Volumes 1 10 written by Robert Long and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book New Aesop Fables for Children written by Robert Long and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second volume of 45 new and delightful fables, which involve animals, insects, people, and objects, and touch on a variety of social, moral and even political themes that are particularly relevant to this time. The fables, which have been written for third and fourth grade levels, will appeal to both young and old.

Download or read book New Aesop Fables for Children Volume I written by Robert Long and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These new and delightful fables expand on the themes that Aesop wrote about and now concern the issues, vices, and virtues of this century. These new 45 fables, which involve animals, insects, people, and objects, touch on a variety of social, moral and even political themes that are particularly relevant to this time. The fables, which have been written for third and fourth grade levels, will appeal to both young and old.

Download or read book Short Journey Home written by Richard Brady and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A friend on our path of mindfulness practice, Richard Brady shares one of the first deeply personal accounts of a lay practitioner following in the steps of world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Short Journey Home presents a powerful story of transformation, rooted in the author’s long-term and life-changing practice with Thich Nhat Hanh. Richard Brady guides us through his life experiences and lessons learned, offering strikingly deep and sincere accounts of: his time spent with Thich Nhat Hanh and with senior monastics, his successes and difficulties with community building, practicing with family, working with death, and sharing the practice with others. Brady skillfully grounds his stories in direct teachings offered by Thich Nhat Hanh, and he organizes these stories according to some of Thich Nhat Hanh’s most powerful lessons on topics like impermanence, interbeing, and transformation. By taking these teachings to heart, practicing with them diligently, and sharing the results, Brady acts as our spiritual companion, demonstrating how the Plum Village path of practice can lead us to peace, freedom, and awakening in this present moment.

Download or read book The Inner Journey Home written by A. H. Almaas and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2004-04-27 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the soul, and how do we come to know it? What is its journey in life, and what stages and obstacles are encountered along the way? These questions are explored here in detail according to the Diamond Approach, a spiritual path that combines systematic inquiry into personal experience, the practice of traditional spiritual methods, and the application of modern psychological research. The Inner Journey Home is the centerpiece of the Diamond Approach literature, providing a complete overview of the teaching with references to the author's other books for more details on certain topics.

Download or read book Hyecho s Journey written by Donald S. Lopez and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-12-21 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the year 721, a young Buddhist monk named Hyecho set out from the kingdom of Silla, on the Korean peninsula, on what would become one of the most extraordinary journeys in history. Sailing first to China, Hyecho continued to what is today Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, before taking the Silk Road and heading back east, where he ended his days on the sacred mountain of Wutaishan in China. With Hyecho’s Journey, eminent scholar of Buddhism Donald S. Lopez Jr. re-creates Hyecho’s trek. Using the surviving fragments of Hyecho’s travel memoir, along with numerous other textual and visual sources, Lopez imagines the thriving Buddhist world the monk explored. Along the way, Lopez introduces key elements of Buddhism, including its basic doctrines, monastic institutions, works of art, and the many stories that have inspired Buddhist pilgrimage. Through the eyes of one remarkable Korean monk, we discover a vibrant tradition flourishing across a vast stretch of Asia. Hyecho’s Journey is simultaneously a rediscovery of a forgotten pilgrim, an accessible primer on Buddhist history and doctrine, and a gripping, beautifully illustrated account of travel in a world long lost.

Download or read book Buddhist Fables written by Eli Hughes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique Sumi-e Style Illustrations ♦ Simple Language ♦ Suitable for All Ages Step into a world of timeless wisdom and moral lessons with "Buddhist Fables: 50 Jataka Tales." This exquisite collection delves deep into the heart of Buddhist tradition, presenting a treasury of stories that have captivated hearts and minds for generations. A Glimpse into the Buddha's Past Lives Journey back to ancient India, where the young prince Siddhartha Gautama, destined to become the Buddha, embarked on a path of enlightenment. These 50 tales recount the countless lifetimes of the Buddha in various forms-kings, animals, and ordinary people-each life a stepping stone on his journey towards spiritual awakening. Meet a Menagerie of Characters You'll meet a menagerie of characters, from clever monkeys and loyal elephants to wise parrots and selfless tortoises. Each story is a parable, an allegory, and a fable, all rolled into one. Through these engaging narratives, you'll explore profound themes such as compassion, selflessness, wisdom, and the enduring pursuit of virtue. Timeless Wisdom Unveiled These stories are more than mere entertainment; they are living repositories of timeless wisdom. As you immerse yourself in their pages, you'll find yourself reflecting on the universal truths they unveil, truths that transcend the boundaries of culture, religion, and time. An Invitation to a Spiritual Odyssey But "Buddhist Fables" is not just a book; it's an invitation to embark on a spiritual odyssey. Each tale offers a glimpse into the infinite depth of the human spirit, inviting readers of all ages and backgrounds to ponder life's most profound questions. What does it mean to be compassionate? How can we live selflessly? How do we cultivate wisdom in our daily lives? These questions, and many more, are explored within the pages of this book. Whether you seek inspiration, moral guidance, or simply a delightful reading experience, "Buddhist Fables" promises to be a cherished companion. These stories are windows into the heart of Buddhism, allowing you to explore the teachings of the Buddha in a way that is accessible and relatable. Perfect for All Ages and Purposes With its beautiful storytelling and rich moral lessons, this collection is perfect for readers of all ages. Parents can share these tales with their children, educators can use them as tools for character education, and seekers of wisdom can find in them a wellspring of spiritual insight. Join us on this enlightening journey as we traverse the landscapes of ancient India, guided by the wisdom of the Buddha and the profound narratives of "Buddhist Fables: 50 Jataka Tales." Whether you're a lifelong student of Buddhism or a curious explorer of the human spirit, this book promises to touch your heart and illuminate your path.

Download or read book Stories of Desire and Narratives of Faith written by Victor Hunter and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories are the foundation for identity and the ground of understanding. Stories of Desire and Narratives of Faith addresses humankind’s search for identity and meaning through the stories of science and religion. Both arose in the mists of history. Both are awe inspiring. Both beggar the imagination. Both have always competed for authority. Science gained preeminence in our postmodern, pluralistic, globalized world as evidenced based, while religion (for many reasons) lost credibility. Yet religion has not disappeared. Stories is a concise, engaging, inspiring accessible account of the history of science (geological and biological evolution perceived through increasingly sophisticated technology) and the history of nine text-based world religions of antiquity. Stories avoids insider language, democratizing both God talk and scientific jargon without patronizing either. There is no attempt to identify the best or truest religion, and Stories disavows dogmatic religious triumphalism. The authors do follow the tradition of giving an account of their Christian faith, the only religious story with which they have experience. They invite others to do the same, paying attention to their own stories as they grapple with modern science, do theology, and engage faith. Stories proposes how and in what manner these disciplines can meaningfully converse in today’s world.

Download or read book The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales written by Alexandra Kohn and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet a generous merchant's son, an outlaw-turned-monk and more in 13 thought-provoking stories from India, China, Japan and Tibet. Gentle illustrations and an insightful foreword provide context to help young readers grasp the warmth, wisdom and compassion of Buddhist tradition.

Download or read book Multi stories written by Kalpana Sahni and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-06-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique work explores, through personal narratives, the overlapping and intermingling of cultures as well as the immense cultural diversity across the world. This exploration inevitably questions notions of higher or lower cultures, and civilized or uncivilized peoples. Indeed it questions the very concept of superiority amongst peoples. Apart from cross-cultural encounters, this work also discusses how various democratic and non-democratic governments and organizations have attempted to conceal cross-cultural influences by inventing superiority, purity, and authenticity of cultures and civilizations to the detriment of others. Yet cross-culture pollination, an ongoing process, always reveals itself through the ignored cracks of history. The book shows that India is no exception and has been and continues to be porous. The numerous examples of cross-pollination — with Algeria, Indonesia, Cambodia, to mention a few — force us to re-look cultural constructs and indeed the very meaning of culture.

Download or read book An End to Suffering written by Pankaj Mishra and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An End to Suffering is a deeply original and provocative book about the Buddha's life and his influence throughout history, told in the form of the author's search to understand the Buddha's relevance in a world where class oppression and religious violence are rife, and where poverty and terrorism cast a long, constant shadow. Mishra describes his restless journeys into India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, among Islamists and the emerging Hindu middle class, looking for this most enigmatic of religious figures, exploring the myths and places of the Buddha's life, and discussing Western explorers' "discovery" of Buddhism in the nineteenth century. He also considers the impact of Buddhist ideas on such modern politicians as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. As he reflects on his travels and on his own past, Mishra shows how the Buddha wrestled with problems of personal identity, alienation, and suffering in his own, no less bewildering, times. In the process Mishra discovers the living meaning of the Buddha's teaching, in the world and for himself. The result is the most three-dimensional, convincing book on the Buddha that we have.

Download or read book Buddhist Tales for Young and Old Volume 2 written by Kurunegoda Piyatissa Maha Thera and published by Pariyatti. This book was released on 2024-07-11 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2: Stories of the Enlightenment Being, Jātakas 51–100, 514. Interpreted by Kurunegoda Piyatissa Maha Thera. Stories Told by Todd Anderson. Illustrated by John Patterson. 2nd edition, revised and enlarged by Kurunegoda Piyatissa Maha Thera and Stephan Hillyer Levitt. Republished by Pariyatti Publishing (2024). ------------------------ The stories published in five volumes, are compiled and interpreted by Ven. Kurunegoda Piyatissa and retold by Todd Anderson (Vols. 1 and 2) and Stephan Hillyer Levitt (Vols. 3,4 and 5). The stories are drawn from ancient Pali and Sinhalese sources, and have been adapted for a modern audience while preserving the original moral and ethical teachings. These stories have been used for centuries in Buddhist education and sermons to teach important values such as compassion, generosity, honesty, and the dangers of greed and craving. They cover a wide range of themes and characters, from princes and kings to animals and mythical beings. They have also influenced literature, art, and architecture across various cultures. The Buddhist Tales for Young and Old series provides a rich collection of stories that can help readers of all ages develop moral and ethical values, as well as a deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings and philosophy. The combination of engaging narratives and beautiful illustrations (Vols. 1 and 2) makes these books a valuable resource for both personal and educational purposes. Volume 1: Jātakas 1–50 Volume 2: Jātakas 51–100, 514 Volume 3: Jātakas 101–150 Volume 4: Jātakas 151–200 Volume 5: Jātakas 201–250

Download or read book Power Wealth and Women in Indian Mahayana Buddhism written by Douglas Osto and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the concepts of power, wealth and women in the important Mahayana Buddhist scripture known as the Gandavyuha-sutra, and relates these to the text’s social context in ancient Indian during the Buddhist Middle Period (0–500 CE). Employing contemporary textual theory, worldview analysis and structural narrative theory, the author puts forward a new approach to the study of Mahayana Buddhist sources, the ‘systems approach’, by which literature is viewed as embedded in a social system. Consequently, he analyses the Gandavyuha in the contexts of reality, society and the individual, and applies these notions to the key themes of power, wealth and women. The study reveals that the spiritual hierarchy represented within the Gandavyuha replicates the political hierarchies in India during Buddhism’s Middle Period, that the role of wealth mirrors its significance as a sign of spiritual status in Indian Buddhist society, and that the substantial number of female spiritual guides in the narrative reflects the importance of royal women patrons of Indian Buddhism at the time. This book will appeal to higher-level undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars of religious studies, Buddhist studies, Asian studies, South Asian studies and Indology.

Download or read book First Buddhist Women written by Susan Murcott and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2002-02-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Buddhist Women is a readable, contemporary translation of and commentary on the enlightenment verses of the first female disciples of the Buddha. The book explores Buddhism’s relatively liberal attitude towards women since its founding nearly 2,600 years ago, through the study of the Therigatham, the earliest know collection of women’s religious poetry. Through commentary and storytelling, author Susan Murcott traces the journey of the wives, mothers, teachers, courtesan, prostitutes, and wanderers who became leaders in the Buddhist community, roles that even today are rarely filled by women in other patriarchal religions. Their poetry beautifully expresses their search for spiritual attainment and their struggles in society.

Download or read book The Feminine Face of Buddhism written by Gill Farrer-Halls and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Feminine Face of Buddhism celebrates the contribution of women to Buddhism. From Mahamaya, the Buddha's mother, to contemporary Buddhist women, this book honors Buddhist feminine archetypes and acknowledges women's teachings and experiences. It also documents the critical role they have played, and are playing, in the development of Buddhism through their lives, their work, their meditation and Buddhist practice, and their art.