An Introduction to Buddhism

An Introduction to Buddhism
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 137
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ISBN-10 : 9780834841567
ISBN-13 : 0834841568
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis An Introduction to Buddhism by : The Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts. There is no one more suited to introduce beginners—and remind seasoned practitioners—of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha’s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism’s most profound texts: The Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. With clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings. This book was previously published under the title Lighting the Way.

An Introduction to Buddhism

An Introduction to Buddhism
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : 0521313333
ISBN-13 : 9780521313339
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis An Introduction to Buddhism by : Peter Harvey

Unlike other studies, this work not only explores Buddhism's world views but attempts to show how it functions as a set of practices based on devotion, ethics, and meditation.

Introduction to Buddhism

Introduction to Buddhism
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Publisher : Tharpa Publications US
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 9780978906771
ISBN-13 : 0978906772
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Buddhism by : Kelsang Gyatso

The essential principles of Buddhism and the Buddhist way of life are accessible to beginners, and this clear presentation will also inspire those who have been practicing for years.

Introducing Buddhism

Introducing Buddhism
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Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
Total Pages : 16
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ISBN-10 : 0760726744
ISBN-13 : 9780760726747
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Introducing Buddhism by : Chris Pauling

The Essence of Buddhism

The Essence of Buddhism
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9780834822122
ISBN-13 : 0834822121
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis The Essence of Buddhism by : Traleg Kyabgon

A clear and concise introduction to the teachings and philosophies of the three main vehicles of Buddhism—Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—through a Tibetan lens This comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path from the Tibetan point of view is as accessible as it is complete. Traleg Kyabgon breaks the teachings down conveniently into the three traditional “vehicles,” while never letting us forget that the point of all the Dharma is nothing other than insight into the mind and heart. Along the way he provides vivid definitions of fundamental Buddhist concepts such as compassion, emptiness, and Buddha-nature and answers common questions such as: • Why does Buddhism teach that there is “no self”? • Are Buddhist teachings pessimistic? • Does Buddhism encourage social passivity? • What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra? • Why is it said that samsara is nirvana? • Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenment, or can it be achieved in a moment?

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 190
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ISBN-10 : 0742508579
ISBN-13 : 9780742508576
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology by : Padmasiri De Silva

This work provides a balance between ancient wisdom and modern thought. It brings contemporary philosophy of mind together with a clear account of Buddhist texts.

An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 052185413X
ISBN-13 : 9780521854139
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy by : Stephen J. Laumakis

In this clearly written undergraduate textbook, Stephen Laumakis explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts, focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by selected thinkers and sutras from various traditions. He starts with a sketch of the Buddha and the Dharma, and highlights the origins of Buddhism in India. He then considers specific details of the Dharma with special attention to Buddhist metaphysics and epistemology, and examines the development of Buddhism in China, Japan, and Tibet, concluding with the ideas of the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. In each chapter he includes explanations of key terms and teachings, excerpts from primary source materials, and presentations of the arguments for each position. His book will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in this rich and vibrant philosophy.

Buddhism

Buddhism
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Publisher : I.B. Tauris
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 1848853971
ISBN-13 : 9781848853973
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Buddhism by : Alexander Wynne

Buddhism is often characterised as one of the most complex and enigmatic of all the world's religions. Although the Buddha himself was not a philosopher in the sense that that term is often understood, a Buddhist philosophy nevertheless emerged from the Buddha's teachings that was astonishingly rich, profound and elusive. Buddhism, which for over two millennia has been an integral part of South and East Asian society and civilisation, is now increasingly popular in the West, where its teachings about liberation of the self from the cycle of existence have proved attractive to people from a wide variety of backgrounds. In this new and comprehensive textbook, Alexander Wynne shows that the story of Buddhism as a global system of belief begins with the life of the Buddha in northern India in the fifth century bce. He discusses the many new advances that have been made in recent years with regard to Buddhist origins, and traces the ways that formative Indian doctrines helped shape the features of later Asian Buddhism. Carefully outlining the major Buddhist traditions, Wynne examines in turn the major Mahayana traditions of China, in- cluding the Ch'an and Pure Land schools, as well as recent trends in Theravada Buddhism, especially in Sri Lanka and Thailand, and the Tantric Buddhism of Tibet. Finally, he turns to the role of Buddhism in the modern world, and explores how the western encounter with Buddhism has both affected and been affected by it, especially in the fields of cognitive science and modern psychology.

The Foundations of Buddhism

The Foundations of Buddhism
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9780192892232
ISBN-13 : 0192892231
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis The Foundations of Buddhism by : Rupert Gethin

In this introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute the common heritage of the different traditions of Buddhism (Thervada, Tibetan and Eastern) which exist in the world today.

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 593
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ISBN-10 : 9781559392822
ISBN-13 : 1559392827
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by : John Powers

This is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available to date, covering a wide range of topics, including history, doctrines, meditation, practices, schools, religious festivals, and major figures. The revised edition contains expanded discussions of recent Tibetan history and tantra and incorporates important new publications in the field. Beginning with a summary of the Indian origins of Tibetan Buddhism and how it eventually was brought to Tibet, it explores Tibetan Mahayana philosophy and tantric methods for personal transformation. The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Bön, are explored in depth from a nonsectarian point of view. This new and expanded edition is a systematic and wonderfully clear presentation of Tibetan Buddhist views and practices.