Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Buddhism - Theravada

The notion of 'view' or 'opinion' (ditthi) as an obstacle to 'seeing things as they are' is a central concept in Buddhist thought. This book considers the two ways in which the notion of views are usually understood. Are we to understand right-view as a correction of wrong-views (the opposition understanding) or is the aim of the Buddhist path the overcoming of all views, even right-view (the no-views understanding)? The author argues that neither approach is correct. Instead he suggests that the early texts do not understand right-view as a correction of wrong-view, but as a...

Just what did the Buddha teach? Most agree the Earliest Buddhist Suttas are the basis for his teachings. This book is a collection of transcripted and edited talks by Bhante Vimalaramsi, an American Buddhist 30 year monk. In it he goes through individual suttas and explains the meaning, and how one applies this to your meditation and enhances your general understanding of Buddhist Principles. Most importantly he focuses on the meditation practice. He gives detailed instructions and how to handle hindrances. He explains his method of the 6 'R's. Nibbana can be achieved here and now.He...

Scholars have long been intrigued by the Buddha's defining action (karma) as intention. This book explores systematically how intention and agency were interpreted in all genres of early Theravada thought. It offers a philosophical exploration of intention and motivation as they are investigated in Buddhist moral psychology. At stake is how we understand karma, the nature of moral experience, and the possibilities for freedom.

In contrast to many studies that assimilate Buddhist moral thinking to Western theories of ethics, the book attends to distinctively Buddhist ways of systematizing...

Scholars have long been intrigued by the Buddha's defining action (karma) as intention. This book explores systematically how intention and agency were interpreted in all genres of early Theravada thought. It offers a philosophical exploration of intention and motivation as they are investigated in Buddhist moral psychology. At stake is how we understand karma, the nature of moral experience, and the possibilities for freedom.

In contrast to many studies that assimilate Buddhist moral thinking to Western theories of ethics, the book attends to distinctively Buddhist ways of systematizing...

Written by the leading authority on Theravada Buddhism, this up-dated edition takes into account recent research to include the controversies over the date of the Buddha and current social and political developments in Sri Lanka. Gombrich explores the legacy of the Buddha's predecessors and the social and religious contexts against which Buddhism has developed and changed throughout history, demonstrating above all, how it has always influenced and been influenced by its social surroundings in a way which continues to this day.

From the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English

In his classic and engaging style, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into the noble eightfold path, the Buddha's most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering.

With easy-to-understand and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, find right livelihood, cultivate loving-friendliness, and overcome the mental hindrances that prevent happiness.

Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who's only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth...

The Buddha didn't only teach ideas, he taught a method through which we may obtain Enlightenment and invited people to come and try his method. The Pali Canon, the literature of Theravada Buddhism which is practiced in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma, contains many exercises that go back to the Buddha himself. This book is an introduction the the teaching of the Buddha and in these early texts of the practise they recommend. In it, exercises that go back to the Buddha himself become accessible to everyone.

New edition of this perennial classic. "The best introductory work on Tibetan Buddhist tantra available today."--Janet Gyatso, Harvard University

What is tantra? Who is qualified to practice it? How should it be practiced? What are the results? According to Buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. And according to the tantric teachings of Buddhism, this remarkable transformation can be realized very quickly if we utilize all aspects of our human energy----especially the energy of our desires. Introduction to Tantra is the best...

This book is an engaging collection of essays, reflections and practices on the Five Hindrances, the primary obstacles to mindfulness and serenity in the teachings of the Buddha. With his characteristic clarity, born from decades of meditation practice and teaching, Gil Fronsdal demonstrates how to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones on the path of freedom.

Una Guia Practica Para la conciencia de la Meditacion de la Respiracion y Sabiduria Tranquila basado en las ensenanzas reales del Anapanasati Sutta."

"Pensando o Buddhismo" e uma coletanea de ensaios do Veneravel Bhikkhu Bodhi, o bem conhecido expositor moderno das doutrinas buddhistas, tradutor emerito e ex-Presidente da Buddhist Publication Society (BPS). Os ensaios apareceram entre 1985 e 1999 como editoriais dos boletins da BPS e apresentam um diversificado panorama do Buddhismo e suas varias facetas. "Nosso primeiro encontro com o Buddhismo nos confronta com um paradoxo. Intelectualmente, ele parece ser o deleite do livre pensador: sobrio, realista, nao dogmatico, quase cientifico, em sua estrutura e em seu metodo. Mas, se entramos em...

Abhidhamma in Daily Life is an exposition of absolute realities in detail. Abhidhamma means higher doctrine and the book's purpose is to encourage the right application of Buddhism in order to eradicate wrong view and eventually all defilements. Many terms in Pali the language of early Buddhism are used and are defined as they are introduced. The book is therefore suitable for beginners as well as practicing Buddhists. It is detailed and precise and an invaluable aid to unlocking the deep meaning of the entire Buddhist canon and applying the theory to our daily lives for the benefit of...

A general introduction to the main ideas of Theravada Buddhism. The purpose of this book is to help the reader gain insight into the Buddhist scriptures and the way in which the teachings can be used to benefit both ourselves and others in everyday life. Several chapters are written in the form of question and answer, inspired by questions posed by ordinary people who were confronted with difficulties in the practical application of the teachings. The book will be an invaluable aid for those individuals who wish to develop the Buddhist path to true understanding. Suitable for both practicing...

Healing through Pure Mindfulness guides us through the transformations of consciousness that lead to the realization of nirvana. This process begins at our human personality or ego-state level. On this level, we are all dominated ruthlessly by our ruling passions, the compulsive conditioning of our fixations, our harmful, instinctual energy patterns. These include the chief features or fixations of the various personality types. Foremost among all of these harmful patterns are greed, hate, and delusion, the principal mental infections spreading psychological torment that is harmful to our...

A practical guide and map to the Anapanasati Sutta and Loving-Kindness Meditation (the Brahmaviharas). A new look at the practice of Mindfulness as it is taught only from the sutta texts of the Majjhima Nikaya. Bhante Vimalaramsi has found a step in the practice that has been left out.

After 20 years of meditation practice with teachers in Burma, not satisfied, Bhante went to a cave and spent three months, with a cobra for company, and studied the original texts and practiced. Amazing and very different results arose for him. He was stunned to go deeper faster than he had ever...

An Introduction to the doctrine of Theravada Buddhism for those who have no previous knowledge. The four noble Truths - suffering - the origin of suffering - the cessation of suffering - and the way leading to the end of suffering - are explained as a philosophy and a practical guide which can be followed in today's world.

Cetasika means belonging to the mind. It is a mental factor which accompanies consciousness (citta) and experiences an object. There are 52 cetasikas. This book gives an outline of each of these 52 cetasikas and shows the relationship they have with each other. It will help the student have more understanding of the intricate operations of the mind enabling the development of good qualities and the eventual eradication of all defilements. It will help to understand that citta and cetasika act according to their own conditions and that an abiding agent (soul or self) is not to be found. The...

This Book Is All About Spiritual Transformation Sattva is a spiritual state mind described in ancient Sanskrit psychology. It's an ocean of happiness full of positive attributes. So when a person is in Sattva, they automatically have compassion, peace, joy, charity, love, kindness, patience, tolerance, gratitude, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control and many more. And in Sattva a person is free from all the negative emotions like anger, fear, depression, guilt etc. Although Sattva kills all emotional pain and provides effective self control that doesn't require willpower, it's...