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"Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha's Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across centuries and around the world. Readers will learn how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, and discover how they too can follow his revolutionary methods to attain happiness and inner freedom. Along with...
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Shambhala
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"We live in difficult times. Life sometimes seems like a roiling and turbulent river threatening to drown us and destroy the world. Why, then, shouldn't we cling to the certainty of the shore--to our familiar patterns and habits? Because, Pema Chödrön teaches, that kind of fear-based clinging keeps us from the infinitely more satisfying experience of being fully alive. The teachings she presents here--known as the 'Three Commitments'--provide a...
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Enliven Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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x, 356 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Through her own story of loss and spiritual seeking, paired with mandala meditations and rituals, bestselling author of Feeding Your Demons Lama Tsultrium Allione teaches you how to embody the enlightened, fierce power of the sacred femininethe tantric dakinis. Ordained as one of the first American Buddhist nuns and recognized as an incarnation of the Mother of Tibetan Buddhism, Lama Tsultrim has a unique perspective on female strength and enlightenment....
11) Buddhism
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DK Pub
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c2003
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64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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Provides an introduction to Buddhism, discussing the history, beliefs, key figures, and practices of the religion.
12) Buddhism
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Facts On File
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c2006
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128 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
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Describes the origins of Buddhism in India and its subsequent spread throughout East Asia and discusses the variety of its forms, literature, arts, and current status in the modern world.
14) How to sit
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Parallax Press
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[2014]
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117 pages ; 16 cm
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How to Sit is the first in a new series of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces beginners to and reminds seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. Pocket-sized with bold black-and-white illustrations by Jason DeAntonis, How to Sit provides explicit, simple directions on the mechanics of posture and breathing, along with instructions for how best to achieve the awakened, relaxed state of clarity to cultivate...
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Harmony Books
Pub. Date
c2011
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xi, 148 p. ; 22 cm.
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The Dalai Lama presents a comprehensive overview of the most important teaching of Buddhism. Perhaps the main difference between Buddhism and other religions is its understanding of our core identity: the existence of the soul or self, which is central in different ways to Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is actually denied in Buddhism. Further, belief in a "self" is seen as the main source of our difficulties. Yet a true understanding...
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Hampton Roads
Pub. Date
c2011
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xix, 117 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
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For anyone curious about the teachings of Buddha and modern Buddhist practice, Tell Me Something about Buddhism offers the perfect introduction. Written by Soto Zen priest Zenju Earthlyn Manuel and organized in an easy-to-use question and answer format, this brief book answers the many common questions people have about Buddhism, everything from who was Buddha to why do monks, nuns, and priests shave their heads.--Publisher.
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Shambhala
Pub. Date
2019.
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vii, 177 pages ; 22 cm.
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From the author of 'When Things Fall Apart', 'Welcoming the Unwelcome' is an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times. Pema Chodron is a resident teacher at Gampo Abbey in Pleasant Bay, NS.
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Shambhala
Pub. Date
2018.
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164 pages ; 22 cm
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"Taking the example of Buddhism to explore this key question, Ken Wilber offers insights that are relevant to all of the great traditions. He shows that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified, holistic, and interconnected spirituality. Touching on all of the key turning points in the history of Buddhism, Wilber describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding...
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