The Bird And The Buddha
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Author |
: A S Croyle |
Publisher |
: Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages |
: 273 |
Release |
: 2016-06-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781780929378 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1780929374 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Bird and the Buddha by : A S Croyle
It is 1878, and Dr. Poppy Stamford has reluctantly rekindled her relationship with Sherlock Holmes. Though it has been almost four years since they parted on uneasy terms and he continues to suppress his feelings for her, they are still intrigued and inspired—and frustrated—by each other. When her beloved uncle is arrested in relation to a series of murders near the British Museum, Poppy and the burgeoning detective set out to find the evidence to set him free. Can they track down the real killer in time to save Uncle Ormond from the rope? In the latest adventure of Poppy Stamford and Sherlock Holmes, the two not only uncover secret societies, but find themselves soul-searching to clarify their beliefs about an array of moral issues including euthanasia and the death penalty . . . as well as their feelings toward one another.
Author |
: Seon Master Subul |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 376 |
Release |
: 2019-04-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781614295525 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1614295522 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace by : Seon Master Subul
Penetrate the nature of mind with this contemporary Korean take on a classic of Zen literature. The message of the Tang-dynasty Zen text in this volume seems simple: to gain enlightenment, stop thinking there is something you need to practice. For the Chinese master Huangbo Xiyun (d. 850), the mind is enlightenment itself if we can only let go of our normal way of thinking. The celebrated translation of this work by John Blofeld, The Zen Teaching of Huang Po, introduced countless readers to Zen over the last sixty years. Huangbo’s work is also a favorite of contemporary Zen (Korean: Seon) Master Subul, who has revolutionized the strict monastic practice of koans and adapted it for lay meditators in Korea and around the world to make swift progress in intense but informal retreats. Devoting themselves to enigmatic questions with their whole bodies, retreatants are frustrated in their search for answers and arrive thereby at a breakthrough experience of their own buddha nature. A Bird in Flight Leaves No Trace is a bracing call for the practitioner to let go and thinking and unlock the buddha within.
Author |
: Edward Conze |
Publisher |
: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe |
Total Pages |
: 72 |
Release |
: 1974 |
ISBN-10 |
: 8120801989 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9788120801981 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Buddha's Law Among the Birds by : Edward Conze
In the Buddhist religion, the Dharma concept of the Buddha is not confined to men, but is taught to all kinds of beings, including ghosts and animals. According to a legend Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of mercy, had taken among the birds the form of a cuckoo- an animal which recommends itself to the Buddhist mind by its attitude to family life. The present book constitutes an English translation of the Tibetan original. In his introduction, Dr. Conze not only sketches the background of the story, but gives extracts from another tibetan Work, originating from the Kagyudpa school of Milarepa, which describes the spiritual antecedents of the cuckoo. The book in spite of its deep content makes a plesent and easy reading. As a work of popular interest, it should be welcomed by scholars as well as by general readers interest in Buddhist literature.
Author |
: Anthony De Mello |
Publisher |
: Image |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2016-07-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307805430 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307805433 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Song of the Bird by : Anthony De Mello
"Every one of these stories is about YOU." --Anthony de Mello Everyone loves stories; and in this book the bestselling author of Sadhana: A Way to God shares 124 stories and parables from a variety of traditions both ancient and modern. Each story resonates with life lessons that can teach us inescapable truths about ourselves and our world. De Mello's international acclaim rests on his unique approach to contemplation and ability to heighten self-awareness and self-discovery. His is a holistic approach, and in the words of one reviewer: "his mysticism cuts across all times and peoples and is truly a universal invitation." The Song of the Bird uses the familiar yet enduring medium of the story to illustrate profound realities that bring us in touch with the problems and concerns of daily life, as well as with our common spiritual quest. The aim is to develop the art of tasting and feeling the message of each story to the point that we are transformed. "Let the story speak to your heart, not to your brain," the author directs. "This may make something of a mystic out of you." Enhanced by lovely ink drawings, this is indeed a volume to treasure, to share, and to read many times over, for it is everyone's best companion on the road to spiritual growth.
Author |
: Nārada (Maha Thera.) |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 490 |
Release |
: 1973 |
ISBN-10 |
: UVA:X030121331 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Buddha and His Teachings by : Nārada (Maha Thera.)
Author |
: Caren Loebel-Fried |
Publisher |
: University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages |
: 50 |
Release |
: 2021-05-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780824892715 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0824892712 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds by : Caren Loebel-Fried
Winner of the 2021 Silver Medal for Best Illustrator, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards On a school trip to Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, Manu and his classmates are excited to see an ancient skirt made with a million yellow feathers from the ‘ō‘ō, a bird native to Hawai‘i that had gone extinct long ago. Manu knew his full name, Manu‘ō‘ōmauloa, meant “May the ‘ō‘ō bird live on” but never understood: Why was he named after a native forest bird that no longer existed? Manu told his parents he wanted to know more about ‘ō‘ō birds and together they searched the internet. The next day, his teacher shared more facts with the class. There was so much to learn! As his mind fills with new discoveries, Manu has vivid dreams of his namesake bird. After a surprise visit to Hawai‘i Island where the family sees native forest birds in their natural setting, Manu finally understands the meaning of his name, and that he can help the birds and promote a healthy forest. Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds is a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a child’s experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat. An afterword includes in-depth information on Hawai‘i’s forest birds and featherwork in old Hawai‘i, a glossary, and a list of things to do to help. Illustrated with eye-catching, full-color block prints, the book accurately depicts and incorporates natural science and culture in a whimsical way, showing how we can all make a difference for wildlife. The book is also available in a Hawaiian-language edition, ‘O Manu, ke Keiki Aloha Manu, translated by Blaine Namahana Tolentino (ISBN 9780824883430).
Author |
: David Sheff |
Publisher |
: HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages |
: 272 |
Release |
: 2020-08-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780008395452 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0008395454 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Buddhist on Death Row by : David Sheff
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an extraordinary story of redemption in the darkest of places.
Author |
: Ken and Visakha Kawasaki |
Publisher |
: Pariyatti Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 489 |
Release |
: 2018-02-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781681721040 |
ISBN-13 |
: 168172104X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis Jataka Tales of the Buddha (Volume I) by : Ken and Visakha Kawasaki
Whereas Western intellectuals seek the essence of Buddhism in its doctrines and meditation practices, the traditional Buddhists of Asia absorb the ideas and values of their spiritual heritage through its rich narrative literature about the Buddha and his disciples. The most popular collection of Buddhist stories is, without doubt, the Jatakas. These are the stories of the Buddha's past births, relating his experiences as he passed from life to life on the way to becoming a Buddha. At times he takes the form of a bird, at times he is born as a hare, a monkey, a prince, a merchant, or an ascetic, but in each case he uses the challenges he meets to grow in generosity, virtue, patience, wisdom, and compassion.This anthology of Jatakas, ably told by Ken and Visakha Kawasaki, remains faithful to the original yet presents the stories in clear and simple language. It thereby makes the Jatakas accessible even to young readers and to those for whom English is not their first language.
Author |
: Charles S. Prebish |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 380 |
Release |
: 2023-11-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780520920651 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0520920651 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Faces of Buddhism in America by : Charles S. Prebish
Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in the United States, with adherents estimated in the several millions. But what exactly defines a "Buddhist"? This has been a much-debated question in recent years, particularly in regard to the religion's bifurcation into two camps: the so-called "imported" or ethnic Buddhism of Asian immigrants and the "convert" Buddhism of a mostly middle-class, liberal, intellectual elite. In this timely collection Charles S. Prebish and Kenneth K. Tanaka bring together some of the leading voices in Buddhist studies to examine the debates surrounding contemporary Buddhism's many faces. The contributors investigate newly Americanized Asian traditions such as Tibetan, Zen, Nichiren, Jodo Shinshu, and Theravada Buddhism and the changes they undergo to meet the expectations of a Western culture desperate for spiritual guidance. Race, feminism, homosexuality, psychology, environmentalism, and notions of authority are some of the issues confronting Buddhism for the first time in its three-thousand-year history and are powerfully addressed here. In recent years American Buddhism has been featured as a major story on ABC television news, National Public Radio, and in other national media. A strong new Buddhist journalism is emerging in the United States, and American Buddhism has made its way onto the Internet. The faces of Buddhism in America are diverse, active, and growing, and this book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding this vital religious movement.
Author |
: Mira Tweti |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0670019690 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780670019694 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Of Parrots and People by : Mira Tweti
Discusses scientific findings on the intelligence, personality, and rich lives of parrots that challenges flawed assumptions about nonprimates. Topics include animal welfare, what parrots are worth on the black market, and their uncanny ability to bond with humans.