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The diamond that cuts through illusion: commentaries on the praynaparamita Diamond sutra
Par Thich Nhat Hanh, Anh Huong Nguyen. 1992
The Buddha and his disciple Subhuti teach us how to cut through our dualistic ways of looking at the world…
in order to have a deeper contact with the wondrous reality that is inside us and all around us. 1992.The barn at the end of the world: the apprenticeship of a Quaker, Buddhist shepherd (The world As Home Ser.)
Par Mary Rose O'Reilley. 2000
O'Reilley embarked on a year of tending sheep. In this often hilarious book, she describes her work in an agricultural…
barn and her extended visit to a Buddhist monastery in France. She seeks in both places a spirituality based not in "climbing out of the body" but rather in existing fully in the world. 2000.Start where you are: a guide to compassionate living (Penguin Classics)
Par Pema Chödrön. 1994
A handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart, and how to make friends with ourselves and develop genuine…
compassion toward others. The author shows how to "start where we are" - embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives - and frames her teachings around 59 traditional Tibetan Buddhist maxims. 2001, c1994.How to live without fear and worry
Par K. Sri Dhammananda. 1999
Going on being: Buddhism and the way of change
Par Mark Epstein. 2001
Going On Being is Mark Epstein's memoir of his early years as a student of Buddhism and of how Buddhism…
shaped his approach to therapy. Before Epstein became a medical student at Harvard and began training as a psychiatrist, he immersed himself in Buddhism through experiences with such influential Buddhist teachers as Ram Dass, Joseph Goldstein, and Jack Kornfield. Drawing on his own life and stories of his patients, he illuminates the concept of "going on being," the capacity we all have to live in a fully aware and creative state unimpeded by constraints or expectations. 2001.Buddhism, a way of life and thought: A Way Of Life And Thought
Par Nancy Wilson Ross. 1980
A long-time student of Asian life and thought offers a guide for both the uninitiated and the practitioner. She explores…
Buddhist history and philosophy and the schools of Hinayana, Tibetan, and Zen. 1980.The rope in the water: a pilgrimage to India
Par Sylvia Fraser. 2001
Sylvia Fraser's three-month pilgrimage to India in search of "something larger than myself, something deeper, something more." Travelling 12,000 kilometres…
as a solitary traveler across deserts and through jungles, she visits sacred sites such as the twilight city of Varanasi on the Ganges and the Golden Temple of the Sikhs; spends time with a Hindu sect up Mount Abu and meditates eleven hours a day for ten days in a Buddhist retreat while observing a vow of silence. 2001.Buddhism, plain and simple (Arkana Ser.)
Par Steve Hagen. 1999
This work provides a clear, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and awareness in particular - the book is all…
about being "awake" and in touch with what is going on here and now. The author's observations and insights are plain, practical and down-to-earth and deal exclusively with the present, not with theory, speculation or belief in some far-off time or place. This book should be of interest to anyone wanting to discover (or rediscover) the essence of Buddhism in accessible language, free of all the trappings and religious ritual. 1999, c1997.When things fall apart: heart advice for difficult times (Shambhala Classics Ser.)
Par Pema Chödrön. 2000
American Buddhist nun describes how to apply her religion’s philosophy to achieve happiness. Explains how to communicate, experience difficult emotions,…
and become compassionate using eight worldly dharma or basic Buddhist beliefs. 2000, c1997.Thoughts on the East (New Directions Bibelot Ser. #0)
Par Thomas Merton. 1995
Reflections of a noted Trappist monk and writer on major religions of the East. Defines and describes Taoism, Buddhism, Sufism,…
and Hinduism. Observes principles and themes that these religions share with their Western counterparts. Includes introductory materials by George Woodcock. 1995.The ultimate happiness prescription: 7 keys to joy and enlightenment
Par Deepak Chopra. 2010
With words like 'depression' and 'recession' in the air, the author underlines the importance of keeping an eye on the…
positive aspects of life and finding ways to experience joy no matter what is happening to you. This book explains how to maintain an optimistic outlook and experience the benefits of having a happy heart and soul, no matter what the circumstances. 2010.The sun my heart: from mindfulness to insight contemplation
Par Thich Nhat Hanh. 1988
The author is a poet, Zen master, and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. He draws from Buddhist psychology, epistemology,…
and contemporary physics, and uses many anecdotes to accompany the reader on this journey from mindfulness to insight. 1988.The snow leopard
Par Peter Matthiessen. 2003
1973. Peter Matthiessen and field biologist George Schaller traveled high into the remote mountains of Nepal to study the Himalayan…
blue sheep and possibly glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard. Matthiessen, a student of Zen Buddhism, was also on a spiritual quest to find the Lama of Shey at the ancient shrine on Crystal Mountain. As the climb proceeds, Matthiessen charts his inner path as well as his outer one, with a deepening Buddhist understanding of reality, suffering, impermanence, and beauty. 2003.The religions of the east: paths to enlightenment (The modern scholar)
Par Stephen R Prothero. 2005
The open road: the global journey of the fourteenth Dalai Lama
Par Pico Iyer. 2008
Iyer, a travel writer, essayist and novelist, has known the Dalai Lama, spiritual and political leader of Tibet, for more…
than 30 years. Organizing his observations by aspects of the Dalai Lama's work and character: icon, monk, philosopher, politician, Iyer plumbs different sides of His Holiness, whom he demythologizes even as he expresses a clear-eyed respect for his achievements. 2008.Happiness and how it happens: Finding Contentment Through Mindfulness
Par Suryacitta. 2011
Happiness: a guide to developing life's most important skill
Par Daniel Goleman, Matthieu Ricard, Jesse Browner. 2018
Drawing from fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational account of…
how to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world. 2018. Uniform title: Plaidoyer pour le bonheur.The things you can see only when you slow down: how to be calm and mindful in a fast-paced world
Par Chi-Young Kim, Hyemin. 2017
The world moves fast, but that doesn't mean we have to. In this mindfulness guide, Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist meditation…
teacher born in Korea and educated in the United States, illuminates a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life. By offering guideposts to well-being and happiness in eight areas--including relationships, love, and spirituality--Haemin Sunim emphasizes the importance of forging a deeper connection with others and being compassionate and forgiving toward ourselves. 2017.The 100-minute Buddha
Par Jinananda. 2010
This short book outlines the fundamental elements of Buddhism by recounting the life and ministry of the Buddha. For Buddhists…
the teaching and example of the Buddha remains the core of their beliefs and way of life. 2010.Who ordered this truckload of dung?: inspiring stories for welcoming life's difficulties
Par Ajahn Brahm. 2005
The author touches on the universals of human experience with wisdom and wit, so that we may confront our own…
foibles with disarmingly gentle humour. Many stories are true to life tales that help us to develop a deeper understanding of mindfulness and compassion and wisdom. 2005.