Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Buddhism - General (see also Philosophy - Buddhist)

The Emptiness of Emptiness presents the first English translation of the complete text of the Madhyamakavatara (Entry into the Middle Way) a sixth century Sanskrit Buddhist composition that was widely studied in Tibet and, presumably, in its native India as well. In his lengthy introduction to the translation, Huntington offers a judiciously crafted, highly original discussion of the central philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism. He lays out the principal ideas of emptiness and dependent origination not as abstract philosophical concepts, but rather as powerful tools for restructuring the nature...

Vokey refutes moral scepticism--the pervasive belief that conflict is impossible to resolve in a rational way--by confronting two kinds of relativist arguments: that we cannot understand the positions of people whose perspectives are incommensurable with our own and that moral values are...

Cosmology and Buddhist Thought is the result of a conversation with astrophysicist and television celebrity, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, that took place in New York at the end of May, 2011. While cosmologists look at the outer space with massive instruments and difficult calculations using mathematics, Buddhists look at inner space with mindfulness and concentration. Both paths lead to insights about fundamental questions about why and how we got here, what we are doing here, what are our connections and interactions with the universe, and what is...

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most popular spiritual classics
that has influenced human thought and actions. Taking place on
a battlefield, it is the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about
the purpose of life and existence in the midst of the epic poem
Mahabharata. It expounds on these topics and all of Indian
philosophy during the course of seven hundred verses. The
deepest spiritual knowledge is communicated in a practical
pathway towards realizing our highest potential.

Edwin Arnold's translation is arguably the most beautiful and

Mindfulness is a simple practice with seemingly limitless benefits. And, contrary to popular belief, learning it does not require sitting motionless for hours in the lotus position. You can in fact access it right now--and this little deck of cards is a convenient way to get started.

Each of the 52 cards presents one of the exercises Zen teacher Jan Chozen Bays has developed for fostering mindful awareness...

With an annotated English translation and critical analysis of the Orgyan-gling gold manuscript of the short Sukhavativyuha-sutra

Pure Land Buddhism as a whole has received comparatively little attention in Western studies on Buddhism despite the importance of "buddha-fields" (pure lands) for the growth and expression of Mahayana Buddhism. In this first religious history of Tibetan Pure Land literature, Georgios Halkias delves into a rich collection of literary, historical, and archaeological sources to highlight important aspects of this neglected pan-Asian Buddhist tradition. He...

Spirits of the Place is a rare and timely contribution to our understanding of religious culture in Laos and Southeast Asia. Most often studied as a part of Thai, Vietnamese, or Khmer history, Laos remains a terra incognita to most Westerners--and to many of the people living throughout Asia as well. John Holt's new book brings this fascinating nation into focus. With its overview of Lao Buddhism and analysis of how shifting political power--from royalty to democracy to communism--has impacted Lao religious culture, the book offers an integrated account of the entwined political and...

This is a carefully documented, fully illustated record of the restoration of a fourteenth-century Japanese Taima-Mandala, from planning to final framing. European and Far Eastern working methods are shown, including the tools and materials employed.

Additional sections explore the mandala's creation and teachings and its spiritual sources, explaining how it translates the Contemplation Sutra (Amitayurdhyana Sutra) into visual images. Text in German and English.

El budismo consiste en entrenar a la mente, y un campo de entrenamiento es un método de adiestramiento ideal para el lapso de atención tan breve que caracteriza a nuestra generación. Los capítulos de este pequeño libro se pueden leer en cualquier orden, y son sencillos y fáciles de comprender. Cada historia, cada frase que inspira y cada enseñanza ofrece técnicas para mejorar la conciencia plena con las que todos nos podemos identificar. No necesitas ser un budista para sentirte motivado por las enseñanzas del Buda. Como dijo...