Download or read book Inner Calm Buddha Vol 3 written by Abdul Mumin Muhammad and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I believe that there are spiritual methods to unload pain from our hearts. This is why becoming self-aware is important. I believe that we came here to experience life as it is, not selfishly how we want it to be. We all must experience the positive and negative, the problem happens when we deny the bad as if we are so special. We are also able to heal and detach from past experiences when we allow ourselves to grow inwardly. Negative experiences happen to help us mature. Our personal beliefs about ourselves affect our mood and feelings. So I had to ask myself what beliefs do I have that are causing me to stay insecure, angry, or depressed? If I change my perception of myself then my feelings about my potential would change. Maybe everything is not all bad, it's how I choose to see it, this is why I stopped being so hard on myself. We did not come here to be perfect, we came here to evolve during this temporary life.

Download or read book Inner Calm Buddha Vol 2 written by Abdul Mumin Muhammad and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It can be challenging to be ourselves. I found myself living for the world instead of listening to my heart, this is not easy because we don't want to feel embarrassed for not fitting in. Standing out can feel scary at first, but eventually, I realized that I am not standing out, I am simply being myself, standing out is just the result of doing so. Being a hero is not about saving others, it is simply being who we are supposed to be, being bold and authentic. In order to be authentic, we must learn to think from a place of unconditional love, not fears and insecurities. But we must look deep within to live fearlessly.

Download or read book The Dalai Lama s Little Book of Inner Peace written by Dalai Lama and published by Hampton Roads Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers powerful, profound advice on how to live a peaceful and fulfilling life amidst all the conflicts of the modern world. In this distillation of his life and teachings, the Dalai Lama paints a compelling portrait of his early life, reflecting on the personal and political struggles that have helped to shape his understanding of our world. Offering his wisdom and experience to interpret the timeless teachings of the Buddha, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace is fresh and relevant to our troubled times. He explains in a simple and accessible way how each of us can influence those around us by living with integrity. And he holds out hope that, through personal transformation, we can all contribute to a better world. Replaces ISBN 9781571746092

Download or read book The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra vol 3 written by Daisaku Ikeda and published by Middleway Press. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha's highest teaching, explainsthat all people—regardless of gender, social status or education—canuncover the Buddha nature they inherently possess. Based on thisempowering and compassionate sutra, Nichiren Daishonin revealedthe supreme practice for the modern world.Now, in clear, down-to-earth terms, SGI President Ikeda and SokaGakkai Study Department leaders Katsuji Saito, Takanori Endo andHaruo Suda explore the profound meaning of the Lotus Sutra'stwenty -eight chapters. Basing themselves on Nichiren Daishonin's lectureson the Lotus Sutra, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,they explain the concepts that form the foundation of SGImembers' Buddhist practice. Through their discussions, the ancienttext of the Lotus Sutra comes alive, brimming with profound significanceand practical advice for living in today's world.Volume three covers chapter 11-15 of the twenty-eight chapter Lotus Sutra.

Download or read book Lam Rim Volume 3 written by Gelek Rimpoche and published by Jewel Heart. This book was released on 2005-08-16 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lam Rim 3 Volume 3 introduces the medium scope of the spiritual path, aligned with Buddha’s famous Four Noble Truths: ordinary life is in nature suffering, there are specific causes for that suffering, these can be eliminated, and one can follow a reliable method and arrive at liberation, the state free of suffering. Lam Rim, the graduated path – or roadmap – to enlightenment, is a foundational teaching of Tibetan Buddhism, outlining the progression of spiritual practices needed to attain full enlightenment, by breaking it down into three scopes: initial, medium and Mahayana. Based on the Liberation in the Palm of your Hand, an oral teaching by the famous Pabongka Rinpoche, Gelek Rimpoche, with characteristic wit and humor, lays out the path in easy-to understand every day terms – a lam rim teaching for our times.

Download or read book Imperial Way Zen written by Christopher Ives and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2009-07-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the first half of the twentieth century, Zen Buddhist leaders contributed actively to Japanese imperialism, giving rise to what has been termed "Imperial-Way Zen" (Kodo Zen). Its foremost critic was priest, professor, and activist Ichikawa Hakugen (1902–1986), who spent the decades following Japan’s surrender almost single-handedly chronicling Zen’s support of Japan’s imperialist regime and pressing the issue of Buddhist war responsibility. Ichikawa focused his critique on the Zen approach to religious liberation, the political ramifications of Buddhist metaphysical constructs, the traditional collaboration between Buddhism and governments in East Asia, the philosophical system of Nishida Kitaro (1876–1945), and the vestiges of State Shinto in postwar Japan. Despite the importance of Ichikawa’s writings, this volume is the first by any scholar to outline his critique. In addition to detailing the actions and ideology of Imperial-Way Zen and Ichikawa’s ripostes to them, Christopher Ives offers his own reflections on Buddhist ethics in light of the phenomenon. He devotes chapters to outlining Buddhist nationalism from the 1868 Meiji Restoration to 1945 and summarizing Ichikawa’s arguments about the causes of Imperial-Way Zen. After assessing Brian Victoria’s claim that Imperial-Way Zen was caused by the traditional connection between Zen and the samurai, Ives presents his own argument that Imperial-Way Zen can best be understood as a modern instance of Buddhism’s traditional role as protector of the realm. Turning to postwar Japan, Ives examines the extent to which Zen leaders have reflected on their wartime political stances and started to construct a critical Zen social ethic. Finally, he considers the resources Zen might offer its contemporary leaders as they pursue what they themselves have identified as a pressing task: ensuring that henceforth Zen will avoid becoming embroiled in international adventurism and instead dedicate itself to the promotion of peace and human rights. Lucid and balanced in its methodology and well grounded in textual analysis, Imperial-Way Zen will attract scholars, students, and others interested in Buddhism, ethics, Zen practice, and the cooptation of religion in the service of violence and imperialism.

Download or read book Early Buddhist Art of China and Central Asia Volume 3 written by Marylin Martin Rhie and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-06-14 with total page 1017 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, third in a series on the early Buddhist art of China and Central Asia, centers on Buddhist art from the Western Ch'in (385-431 A.D.) in eastern Kansu (northwest China), primarily from the cave temples of Ping-ling ssu and Mai-chi shan. A detailed chronological and iconographic study of sculptures and wall paintings in Cave 169 at Ping-ling ssu particularly yields a chronological framework for unlocking the difficult issues of dating early fifth century Chinese Buddhist art, and offers some new insights into textual sources in the Lotus, Hua-yen and Amitabha sutras. Further, this study introduces the iconographpy of the five Buddhas and its relation to the art of Gandhara and the famous five colossal T'an-yao caves at Yün-kang.

Download or read book Early Buddhist Art of China and Central Asia Volume 3 written by Marylin M. Rhie and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-06-14 with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting new studies on the chronology and iconography of Buddhist art during the Western Ch'in (385-431 A.D.) in northwest China, including Ping-ling ssu and Mai-chi shan, this book addresses issues of dating, textual sources, the five-Buddhas, and relation with Gandhara.

Download or read book Interreligious Reflections Six Volume Set written by Alon Goshen-Gottstein and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-08-08 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set includes all six volumes of Interreligious Reflections. ABOUT VOLUME ONE: Friendship is an outcome of, as well as a condition for, advancing interfaith relations. However, for friendship to advance, there must be legitimation from within and a theory of how interreligious relations can be justified from the resources of different faith traditions. Friendship Across Religions explores these very issues, seeking to develop a robust theory of interreligious friendship from the resources of each of the participating traditions. It also features individual cases as models and precedents for such relations—in particular, the friendship of Gandhi and Charlie Andrews, his closest personal friend. Contributors: Balwant Singh Dhillon, Timothy J. Gianotti, Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Maria Reis Habito, Ruben L. F. Habito, Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Stephen Butler Murray, Eleanor Nesbitt, Anantanand Rambachan, Meir Sendor, Johann M. Vento, and Miroslav Volf ABOUT VOLUME TWO: This book tackles the core problem of how painful historical memories between diverse religious communities continue to impact—even poison—present-day relations. Its operative notion is the healing of memory, developed by John Paul II. Chapters explore how painful memories of yesteryear can be healed and so address some of the root causes. Strategies from six different faith traditions are brought together in what is, in some ways, a cross-religious brainstorming session that identifies tools to improve present-day relations. At the other pole of the conceptual axis of this book is the notion of hope. If memory informs our past, hope sets the horizon for our future. How does the healing of memory open new horizons for the future? And what is the notion of hope in each of our traditions that could lead to a common vision of good? Between memory and hope, this book seeks to offer a vision of healing that can serve as a resource in contemporary interfaith relations. Contributors: Rahuldeep Singh Gill, Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Maria Reis Habito, Flora A. Keshgegian, Anantanand Rambachan, Meir Sendor, Muhammad Suheyl Umar, and Michael von Brück ABOUT VOLUME THREE: The essays collected here, prepared by a think tank of the Elijah Interfaith Academy, explore the challenges associated with sharing wisdom—learning, teachings, messages for good living. How should religions go about sharing their wisdom? These chapters, representing six faith tradition (Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist), explore what wisdom means in each of these traditions; why and how it should be shared, internally and externally; and the role of love and forgiveness in sharing. This book offers a theory that can enrich ongoing encounters between members of faith traditions by suggesting a tradition-based practice of sharing wisdom, while preserving the integrity of the teaching and respecting the identity of anyone with whom wisdom is shared. Contributors: Pal Ahluwalia, Timothy Gianotti, Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Sallie B. King, Anantanand Rambachan, Meir Sendor, Miroslav Volf ABOUT VOLUME FOUR: All the world’s religions are experiencing rapid change due to a confluence of social and economic global forces. Factors such as the pervasive intrusion of globalizing political and economic developments, polarized and morally equivalent presentations seen in the media, and the sense of surety demanded in and promised by a culture dominated by science are some of the factors that have placed extreme pressure on all religious traditions. This has stimulated unprecedented responses by religious groups, ranging from fundamentalism to the syncretistic search for meaning. As religion takes on new forms, the balance between individual and community is disrupted and reconfigured. Religions often lose the capacity to recall their ultimate purpose or lead their adherents toward it. This is the situation we call “the crisis of the holy.” It is a confluence of threats, challenges, and opportunities for all religions. This volume explores the contours of pressures, changes, and transformations and reflects on how all our religions are changing. By identifying commonalities across religions as they respond to these pressures, The Crisis of the Holy recommends ways religious traditions might cope with these changes and how they might join forces in doing so. Contributors: Vincent J. Cornell, Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Sidney H. Griffith, Maria Reis Habito, B. Barry Levy, Deepak Sarma, Michael von Brück ABOUT VOLUME FIVE: The chapters collected in this book, prepared by a think tank of the Elijah Interfaith Academy, address the subject of religious leadership. The subject is of broad relevance in the training of religious leaders and in the practice of religious leadership. As such, it is also germane to religious thought, where reflections on religious leadership occupy an important place. What does it mean to be a religious leader in today’s world? To what degree are the challenges that confront religious leadership today the same perennial challenges that have arrested the attention of the faithful and their leaders for generations, and to what degree do we encounter challenges today that are unique to our day and age? One dimension is surely unique, and that is the very ability to explore these issues from an interreligious perspective and to consider challenges, opportunities, and strategies across religious traditions. Studying the theme across six faith traditions—Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism, and Buddhism—The Future of Religious Leadership: World Religions in Conversation recognizes the common challenges to present-day religious leadership. Contributors: Awet Andemicael, Timothy J. Gianotti, Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Anantanand Rambachan, Maria Reis Habito, Meir Sendor, Balwant Singh Dhillon, Miroslav Volf VOLUME SIX: One of the biggest challenges for relations between religions is the view of the religious Other. The question touches the roots of our theological views. The Religious Other: Hostility, Hospitality, and the Hope of Human Flourishing explores the views of multiple religious traditions on how to regard otherness. How does one move from hostility to hospitality? How can hospitality be understood not simply as social hospitality but as theological hospitality, making room for the religious Other on theological grounds? What is our vision for the flourishing of the Other, while respecting his otherness? This volume is an exercise in constructive interreligious theology. By including Abrahamic and non-Abrahamic traditions, it approaches these challenges from multiple perspectives, highlighting commonalities in approach and ways in which one tradition might inspire another. Contributors: Vincent J. Cornell, Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Richard P. Hayes, Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Deepak Sarma, Stephen W. Sykes, Dharma Master Hsin Tao, Ashok Vohra

Download or read book Collected Bodhi Leaves Volume III written by Various and published by Buddhist Publication Society. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains thirty numbers of the renowned Bodhi Leaf Publication series, dealing with various aspects of the Buddha’s teaching. 61 : The Law of Karma and Mindfulness—Dr. Karel Werner; 62 : Drugs or Meditation?—Lama Govinda; 63 : The Buddha—a Unique Teacher—Francis Story; 64 : Arahantship—Jacqueline Dunnington; 65 : When the Ego Meets Buddhism—Carlo Gragnani; 66 : The Twin Pillars and Other Essays—John Andrew Storey; 67 : The Buddha's Teachings—Soma Thera; 68 : The Elimination of Anger—K. Piyatissa Thera; 69 : The Search For Buddhist Economics—Padmasiri De Silva; 70 : The Buddhist Layman's Code of Discipline—Soma Thera; 71 : Taste of Freedom—Bhikkhu Bodhi; 72 : Development of the Will—Wladislaw Misiewicz; 73 : Emancipation From the World—Bhikkhu Buddhadasa; 74 : What Meditation Implies—Acharya Buddharakkhita; 75 : Perfections of Buddhahood—Nina Van Gorkom; 76 : The Population Crisis & Conservation—Douglas M. Burns; 77 : Coming to Terms With One's Shadow—Ruth Walshe; 78 : The Concept of Peace—O.H. de A. Wijesekera; 79 : Words Leading to Disenchanment—Soma Thera; 80 : The Buddhist Essays—Bhikkhu Silacara; 81 : The Path to Purity—M.B. Werapitiya; 82 : New Age Relating Religions—Bhikkhu Khantipalo; 83 : Heredity Beyond Materiality—D.D.P. Nanayakkara; 84 : Insight Meditation in the Forest—Ron Ohayv; 85 : Beginning Insight Meditation—Dorothy Figen; 86 : Buddhism in Daily Life—M.O.C. Walshe; 87 : Buddhism as a Practical Teaching—H.L. Seneviratne; 88 : Buddhist Tales From Sanskrit Sources—Ratna Handurukande; 89 : Anatta & Responsibility—A.D. Jayasundere; 90 : Your Best Friend—M.B. Werapitiya;

Download or read book Collected Bodhi Leaves Publications Volume III written by Pariyatti Publishing and published by Pariyatti Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collected Bodhi Leaves Publications Volume II (includes Bodhi Leaves 61-90) This book contains 30 of the Bodhi Leaves Publication series, dealing with various aspects of the Buddha's teaching. BL61: The Law of Karma and Mindfulness by Dr. Karel Werner BL62: Drugs or Meditation? by Lama Govinda BL63: The Buddha a Unique Teacher by Francis Story BL64: Arahantship by Jacqueline Dunnington BL65: When the Ego Meets Buddhism by Carlo Gragnani BL66: The Twin Pillars and Other Essays by John Andrew Storey BL67: The Buddha's Teachings by Soma Thera BL68: The Elimination of Anger by K. Piyatissa Thera BL69: The Search For Buddhist Economics by Padmasiri De Silva BL70: The Buddhist Code of Discipline by Soma Thera BL71: The Taste of Freedom by Bhikkhu Bodhi BL72: The Development of the Will by Wladyslaw Misiewicz and Perfection of Energy by Shantideva BL73: Emancipation from the World by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu BL74: What Meditation Implies by Acariya Buddharakkhita BL75: Perfections of Buddhahood by Nina van Gorkom BL76: The Population Crisis and Conservation in Buddhist Perspective by Dr. Douglas M. Burns BL77: Coming to Terms With One's Shadow by Ruth Walshe BL78: The Concept of Peace as the Central Notion of Buddhist Social Philosophy by O. H. de A. Wijesekera BL79: Words Leading to Disenchantment and Sa?sara by Soma Thera BL80: Two Buddhist Essays by J. F. McKechnie (Bhikkhu Silacara) BL81: The Path to Purity by M. B. Werapitiya BL82: A New Age? A Buddhist View and Relating Religions by Bhikkhu Khantipalo BL83: Heredity Beyond Materiality and Causality and Moral Responsibility by D. D. P. Nanayakkara BL84: Insight Meditation in the Forest by Ron Ohayv BL85: Beginning Insight Meditation by Dorothy Figen BL86: Buddhism in Daily Life by M. O' C. Walshe BL87: Buddhism as a Practical Teaching by H. L. Seneviratne BL88: Buddhist Tales from Sanskrit Sources retold by Ratna Handurukande BL89: Anatta and Moral Responsibility by D. Jayasundere BL90: Your Best Friend by M. B. Werapitiya

Download or read book The Essence of Buddhism written by P. Lakshmi Narasu and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a profound journey into the heart of Buddhist philosophy and spirituality with "The Essence of Buddhism" by P. Lakshmi Narasu, a comprehensive exploration of the core teachings and principles that form the bedrock of this ancient wisdom tradition. Join P. Lakshmi Narasu as he distills the essence of Buddhist thought, offering readers invaluable insights into the nature of existence, the path to enlightenment, and the cultivation of inner peace and wisdom. Follow P. Lakshmi Narasu as he delves into the foundational teachings of Buddhism, from the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to the concept of impermanence, suffering, and non-self. Through clear and accessible language, he guides readers on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening, inviting them to explore the profound truths that lie at the heart of the Buddha's teachings. Explore the underlying themes of compassion, mindfulness, and liberation that reverberate throughout "The Essence of Buddhism." P. Lakshmi Narasu illuminates the Buddha's teachings on the nature of suffering, the causes of human dissatisfaction, and the path to liberation from the cycle of birth and death, offering readers practical guidance for living a life of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. Dive into character analysis as P. Lakshmi Narasu introduces readers to the key figures in Buddhist history and lore, from the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, to the bodhisattvas and enlightened masters who have shaped the course of Buddhist thought and practice over the centuries. Through insightful anecdotes and teachings, he reveals the transformative power of wisdom, compassion, and inner cultivation. The overall tone and mood of "The Essence of Buddhism" are imbued with a sense of reverence, awe, and wonder, reflecting P. Lakshmi Narasu's deep respect for the Buddha's teachings and their timeless relevance to contemporary life. His compassionate and insightful approach invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, guided by the wisdom of the Buddha. Since its publication, "The Essence of Buddhism" has been praised for its clarity, depth, and accessibility, serving as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners of Buddhism around the world. P. Lakshmi Narasu's book offers a comprehensive overview of Buddhist philosophy and practice, providing readers with the tools they need to embark on their own journey of awakening. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "The Essence of Buddhism," you'll find yourself inspired by the timeless wisdom and profound insights that have guided countless seekers on the path to enlightenment. P. Lakshmi Narasu's book offers a beacon of light in an increasingly complex and uncertain world, reminding us of the enduring power of compassion, mindfulness, and inner transformation. In conclusion, "The Essence of Buddhism" is more than just a book—it's a spiritual guidebook that offers readers a roadmap to inner peace, wisdom, and liberation. Whether you're new to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner, P. Lakshmi Narasu's book promises to deepen your understanding of the Buddha's teachings and their profound relevance to contemporary life. Don't miss your chance to explore the essence of Buddhism with P. Lakshmi Narasu as your guide. Order your copy of "The Essence of Buddhism" today and embark on a journey of self-discovery, spiritual growth, and inner transformation.

Download or read book Great Thinkers in 60 minutes Volume 3 written by Walther Ziegler and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-01-11 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Great Thinkers in 60 Minutes Volume 3" comprises the five books "Confucius in 60 Minutes", "Buddha in 60 Minutes", "Epicurus in 60 Minutes", "Descartes in 60 Minutes", and "Hobbes in 60 Minutes". Each short study sums up the key idea at the heart of each respective thinker and asks the question: "Of what use is this key idea to us today?" But above all the philosophers get to speak for themselves. Their most important statements are prominently presented, as direct quotations, in speech balloons with appropriate graphics, with exact indication of the source of each quote in the author's works. This light-hearted but nonetheless scholarly precise rendering of the ideas of each thinker makes it easy for the reader to acquaint him- or herself with the great questions of our lives. Because every philosopher who has achieved global fame has posed the "question of meaning": what is it that holds, at the most essential level, the world together? For Confucius it is the search for the Dao, for the right path that leads us human beings to one another. For the Buddha it is a radical liberation from our needs and the approach, through meditation, to Nirvana. For Epicurus, by contrast, the meaning of life consists in the letting-be of our pleasures and the imbeddedness of existence in our bodies. Descartes, for his part, considers thinking to be the decisive quality of Man, allowing him to explore and master the world. Hobbes, finally, sees the central element of meaning to consist in humans' peaceful coexistence thanks to the founding of states, i.e. in a political act. In other words, the meaning of the world and thus of our own lives remains, among philosophers, a topic of great controversy. One thing, though, is sure: each of these five thinkers struck, from his own perspective, one brilliant spark out of that complex crystal that is the truth.

Download or read book Histories of Tibet written by Kurtis Schaeffer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thirty-four essays in this volume follow the particular interests of Leonard van der Kuijp, whose groundbreaking research in Tibetan intellectual and cultural history imbued his students with an abiding sense of curiosity and discovery. As part of Leonard van der Kuijp’s research in Tibetan history, as he patiently and expertly revealed treasures of the Tibetan intellectual tradition in fourteenth-century Tsang, or seventeenth-century Lhasa, or eighteenth-century Amdo, he developed an international community of colleagues and students. The thirty-four essays in this volume follow the particular interests of the honoree and express the comprehensive research that his international cohort have engaged in alongside his generous tutelage over the course of forty years. He imbued his students with the abiding sense of curiosity and discovery that can be experienced through every one of his writings, and that can be found as well in these new essays in intellectual, cultural, and institutional history by Christopher Beckwith, the late Hubert Decleer, Franz-Karl Ehrhard, Jörg Heimbel and David Jackson, Isabelle Henrion-Dourcy, Nathan Hill, Matthew Kapstein, Kurtis Schaeffer, Michael Witzel, Allison Aitken, Yael Bentor, Pieter Verhagen, Todd Lewis, William McGrath, Peter Schwieger, Gray Tuttle, and others.

Download or read book Histories of Tibet written by Kurtis R. Schaeffer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thirty-four essays in this volume follow the particular interests of Leonard van der Kuijp, whose groundbreaking research in Tibetan intellectual and cultural history imbued his students with an abiding sense of curiosity and discovery. As part of Leonard van der Kuijp’s research in Tibetan history, as he patiently and expertly revealed treasures of the Tibetan intellectual tradition in fourteenth-century Tsang, or seventeenth-century Lhasa, or eighteenth-century Amdo, he developed an international community of colleagues and students. The thirty-four essays in this volume follow the particular interests of the honoree and express the comprehensive research that his international cohort have engaged in alongside his generous tutelage over the course of forty years. He imbued his students with the abiding sense of curiosity and discovery that can be experienced through every one of his writings, and that can be found as well in these new essays in intellectual, cultural, and institutional history by Christopher Beckwith, the late Hubert Decleer, Franz-Karl Ehrhard, Jörg Heimbel and David Jackson, Isabelle Henrion-Dourcy, Nathan Hill, Matthew Kapstein, Kurtis Schaeffer, Michael Witzel, Allison Aitken, Yael Bentor, Pieter Verhagen, Todd Lewis, William McGrath, Peter Schwieger, Gray Tuttle, and others.

Download or read book Modern Buddhism The Path of Compassion and Wisdom Volume 2 Tantra written by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and published by Tharpa Publications US. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction and Encouragement This eBook Modern Buddhism – The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The author says: “Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time.” So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone. We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease. Volume 2 Tantra explains how to practise Buddha’s profound Tantric teachings – the quick path to enlightenment. Covering topics such as The Preciousness of Tantra, The Tantra of Generation Stage and Completion Stage, and How to Meditate on the Central Channel, Indestructible Drop and Indestructible Wind and Mind, this volume shows how, through sincere practice, we can fulfil our compassionate wish and attain full enlightenment in this life. Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: “May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life.” With best wishes, Manuel Rivero-De Martine Tharpa Publications, UK Tharpa Director [email protected]

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?"--