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Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens
Par Franz Metcalf. 2003
A guide for navigating the teen years, Buddha in Your Backpack is for young people who want to learn more…
about Buddhism or for those who simply want to understand what's going on inside themselves and in the world around them. Buddha in Your Backpack tells Buddha's life story in a fashion teens will relate to, describing Buddha as a young rebel not satisfied with the answers of his elders. It then introduces Buddha's core teachings with chapters like "All About Me" and "Been There, Why'd I Do That?" The author presents thoughtful and spiritual insights on school, dating, hanging out, jobs, and other issues of special interest to teens - inviting readers to look inside themselves for answers.Jesus and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings
Par Marcus Borg. 2009
Discover the teachings of Jesus and Buddha with over 100 examples presented side by side to reveal striking similarities. A perfect book…
for anyone interested in Christianity, Buddhism, mindfulness, meditation, and all ways of seeking enlightenment.This stunning collection is perfect for those curious about the influential teachers, Jesus and Buddha, and their lessons of peace, love, patience, and kindness. Witness as two of the most holy beings meet in a thought-provoking encounter of the spirit. Compare the Bible verse: &“Jesus knew all people and needed no one to testify about anyone; for he himself knew what was in everyone&” (John 2.24-25) to the Buddhist scripture: &“He was expert in knowing the thoughts and actions of living beings&” (Vimalakirtinirdesha Sutra 2). Jesus and Buddha is a timeless testament to what makes us similar rather than different. This enlightening book also makes a great gift.Buddhism in Christendom or Jesus The Essene
Par Arthur Lillie. 2023
A pivotal work studying the influences of Buddhism on Christianity.IT has been wisely said that, to understand any solitary religion,…
two, at least, must be studied. This seems essentially important when the religion is Eastern, and the student has been educated in the West. There is a tendency in the human mind to explain to itself that which is remote by that which is familiar. The Western mind is logical, matter-of-fact, impatient of symbolism. And yet Christianity is an Asiatic religion, and all Asiatics tell us that symbolism is the only language by which the facts of the spiritual world can be treated.With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet [Illustrated Edition]
Par Alexandra David-Neel. 2023
Richly Illustrated throughout with drawings and photos of the author’s journeys.With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet, translated from the French…
original version Mystiques et Magiciens du Tibet, is a travel account of Tibetan religion and mystical practices written by Alexandra David-Néel. It is an account of David-Néel's experiences during her journey in the Himalayas, living among religious Buddhist authorities, monks, and mystics. The author gathered stories of her encounter with, mainly Buddhist, religious masters and entities while traveling in the region of India, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Japan, and particularly Tibet.Gifts Of The Spirit
Par Dane Rudhyar. 2023
Dane Rudhyar (March 23, 1895 – September 13, 1985), born Daniel Chennevière, was an American author, modernist composer and humanistic…
astrologer. He was a pioneer of modern transpersonal astrology.“Throughout the past centuries, philosophers and wise men pondering over the many and varied ways in which human beings react to their experiences, have sought to define a few basic types of men according to the characteristic nature of their most familiar responses. Today, psychologists and biologists, anthropologists and endocrinologists propound in great detail their own classifications of human types. But what these new categories have gained in precision and analytical subtlety does not suffice to make obsolete the ancient classification of twelve zodiacal types of human beings, with its deep root in a metaphysical and cosmological understanding of the universal patterning of the tides of life and of the creative answer of spirit to human needs.We do not know where the concept of a twelvefold cosmos appeared for the first time. We find it abstractly and geometrically defined by Pythagoras and Plato, who probably had inherited it from Egypt or Chaldea, perhaps from still more ancient civilizations...On these two cycles, agricultural man established his calendars; which in turn gave him a sense of mastery over time and seasonal activity—a sense that he had become able to fathom the rhythmic pattern of all creative processes in nature. Having acquired the power to harness the life-force in crop-raising and cattle-breeding, the next step was for him to extend his understanding of nature’s rhythm to human nature, for he believed that the universe was one organic whole controlled by divine Powers, and that humanity was an inseparable part of the harmony of this whole.”-Print ed.Originally published in 1924, the book chronicles Wickland's experiences as a psychiatrist and spiritual researcher, focusing on his encounters with…
discarnate spirits and his exploration of the afterlife. Wickland's interest in the spiritual realm began when he noticed unusual behaviors and symptoms in some of his patients during his psychiatric practice. He observed that certain individuals exhibited personality changes, speaking in different voices and exhibiting knowledge of unfamiliar languages or historical periods. Intrigued by these phenomena, Wickland began to investigate the possibility of spirit possession. Through his work, Wickland developed a technique known as "obsession" or "spirit release" therapy. He would induce a deep trance state in his patients and communicate with the possessing spirits directly, allowing them to express their thoughts and emotions through the patient's body...In "Thirty Years Among the Dead," Wickland presents numerous case studies and recounts his encounters with various spirits possessing his patients. He describes the struggles and challenges he faced while dealing with these spirits, including their resistance, anger, and confusion. Wickland also explores the nature of the afterlife, discussing topics such as the process of dying, the existence of different realms or planes, and the experiences of spirits who have not yet crossed over..."Thirty Years Among the Dead" has been both praised and criticized for its unconventional approach to psychiatry and its spiritual themes. While some have regarded Wickland's work as groundbreaking and insightful, others have dismissed it as unscientific and based on subjective experiences. Nonetheless, the book remains a notable contribution to the field of spiritual research and offers a unique perspective on the interaction between the physical and spiritual realms.-Print ed.A Commentary upon the Quiet Way
Par Manly Palmer Hall. 2023
Practical suggestions are given for cultivating the quiet way and attaining peace of mind based on ancient Chinese text attributed…
to a saintly recluse who took the religious name Wen Ch'ang, who flourished during the Tang dynasty.Manly P. Hall (1901-1990) founded the Philosophical Research Society in 1934, a non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of useful knowledge in the fields of philosophy, comparative religion and psychology. In his long career, spanning more than 70 years of dynamic public activity, Mr. Hall delivered over 8000 lectures in the United States and abroad, authored over 150 books and essays, and wrote countless magazine articles.Many of Mr. Hall's lectures have been transcribed and are available as pamphlets; others were taped live, and the audio recordings are available on CD's as well. He is perhaps best known for his 1928 classic, "The Secret Teachings of All Ages," an encyclopedia of the world's wisdom traditions and symbolic disciplines.Today, younger generations are re-discovering the works and words of Manly Hall, finding that the material he put forth so many years ago is still relevant and useful today. Mr. Hall's hope for humanity was to learn from the greatest minds of all times so that we may solve current problems - both in society and in the individual - today.-Print ed.Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha: The Life and Zen Teachings of Tangen Harada Roshi
Par Tangen Harada. 2012
From narrowly surviving World War II through enduring the profound rigors of traditional Zen training, Tangen Harada&’s fascinating life story…
and teachings present a classic picture of the Buddhist journey from suffering to realization.On August 15, 1945, at the age of twenty, Tangen Harada stood on an airfield and prepared to board the airplane on which he would undertake a suicide mission for his country. Only the voice of Emperor Hirohito on the radio—never before heard by the Japanese public—announcing Japan&’s surrender saved his life. After returning from a Soviet POW camp in 1946, overcome with questions about the meaning of human life and suffering, Harada sought out the counsel of a Zen master. He thus embarked on the path of awakening and liberation to which he would commit the rest of his life, eventually teaching thousands of people from around the world. Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha includes Tangen Roshi&’s life story in his own words, as well as twenty-four teachings conveying the heart of his Zen understanding. Each chapter, paired with a beautiful calligraphy by the master, conveys his direct, uncompromising, yet encouraging message about the possibility of Zen realization. &“Wake up,&” writes Harada, &“and you can say for yourself, &‘The sun is my eye, the wind my breath, all of space my heart, the mountain and ocean my body. The sun shining brightly, vividly, is the eye of my life. The vastness of the sky is my heart.&’ Who is the master of this boundless heart? No one else but you. This is your reality. Heaven and earth—same root, all things—one body.&”Buddhist Modernities: Re-inventing Tradition in the Globalizing Modern World (Routledge Studies in Religion)
Par Mark Teeuwen, Vladimir Tikhonov, Hanna Havnevik, Ute Hüsken, Koen Wellens. 2017
The transformations Buddhism has been undergoing in the modern age have inspired much research over the last decade. The main…
focus of attention has been the phenomenon known as Buddhist modernism, which is defined as a conscious attempt to adjust Buddhist teachings and practices in conformity with the modern norms of rationality, science, or gender equality. This book advances research on Buddhist modernism by attempting to clarify the highly diverse ways in which Buddhist faith, thought, and practice have developed in the modern age, both in Buddhist heartlands in Asia and in the West. It presents a collection of case studies that, taken together, demonstrate how Buddhist traditions interact with modern phenomena such as colonialism and militarism, the market economy, global interconnectedness, the institutionalization of gender equality, and recent historical events such as de-industrialization and the socio-cultural crisis in post-Soviet Buddhist areas. This volume shows how the (re)invention of traditions constitutes an important pathway in the development of Buddhist modernities and emphasizes the pluralistic diversity of these forms in different settings.Neuroscience and Psychology of Meditation in Everyday Life: Searching for the Essence of Mind
Par Dusana Dorjee. 2018
Neuroscience and Psychology of Meditation in Everyday Life addresses essential and timely questions about the research and practice of meditation…
as a path to realization of human potential for health and well-being. Balancing practical content and scientific theory, the book discusses long-term effects of six meditation practices: mindfulness, compassion, visualization-based meditation techniques, dream yoga, insight-based meditation and abiding in the existential ground of experience. Each chapter provides advice on how to embed these techniques into everyday activities, together with considerations about underlying changes in the mind and brain based on latest research evidence. This book is essential reading for professionals applying meditation-based techniques in their work and researchers in the emerging field of contemplative science. The book will also be of value to practitioners of meditation seeking to further their practice and understand associated changes in the mind and brain.Trans-Himalayan Buddhism: Reconnecting Spaces, Sharing Concerns
Par Suchandana Chatterjee. 2020
The ambit of Buddhist studies reflects not only the spiritual and philosophical domain of Buddhism but also a symbiotic relationship…
between the monastic establishment and protectors of cultural tradition-a trend that one sees in the context of Buddhist revivalist projects in Mongolia and Buryatia. The presence of a Buddhist order in the political realm has revived intellectual debates about the relationship between spiritual and temporal authority. The interface between South Asian and South East Buddhism on the one hand and Central Asian Buddhism on the other is also delicately balanced in Buddhist cultural discourse. The relevance of Buddhism in a globalized world has also given a new direction to the realm of Buddhist studies. This book takes into account the competing discourses of preservation and revival of Buddhism in the trans-Himalayan sector. It not only deals with the cultural ethos that Buddhism represents in this region but also the diverse Buddhist traditions that are strongly entrenched despite colonial intervention. Juxtaposed to the aesthetic variant is the extremely sensitive response of the Buddhist communities in India and Asiatic Russia centred round the issue of displacement. It is this issue of duality of common traditions and fractured identities that has been dealt with in the present volume. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri LankaHandbook of Mindfulness-Based Programmes: Mindfulness Interventions from Education to Health and Therapy offers the first comprehensive guide to all prominent,…
evidence-based mindfulness programmes available in the West. The rapid growth of mindfulness in the Western world has given rise to an unprecedented wave of creative mindfulness programmes, offering tailor-made mindfulness practices for school teachers, students, parents, nurses, yoga teachers, athletes, pregnant women, therapists, care-takers, coaches, organisational leaders and lawyers. This book offers an in-depth engagement with these different programmes, emphasising not only the theory and research but also the practice. Exercises and activities are provided to enable the reader to first understand the programme and then experience its unique approach and benefits. Handbook of Mindfulness-Based Programmes will enrich your knowledge and experience of mindfulness practice, whether you are a practitioner, researcher or simply interested in the application of mindfulness.Gesar: Tantric Practices of the Tibetan Warrior King
Par Jamgon Mipham. 2023
Gesar of Ling is well known in Tibetan history, literature, and folklore. But, for Buddhist practitioners, he is an enlightened…
tantric protector and deity—an emanation of Padmasambhava. Engaging in Gesar practice is meant to generate positive circumstances and increase one&’s experiences and realization in Buddhist practice.Gesar of Ling is widely known as the hero of Tibet&’s national oral epic, considered the longest epic in the world. But he is also the focus of Buddhist practices in which his enlightened form, known as King Gesar the Jewel, becomes one of the numerous spiritual methods offered by Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism to progress toward buddhahood. This work contains the complete selection of practice texts compiled by the early modern Tibetan polymath Jamgon Mipham and included in his Collected Works. Gesar personifies the ideal of the spiritual warrior, who tames negative forces which obstruct the Buddhist path. The practices presented here detail poetic imagery of offerings and their recipients, including Gesar, his court, and the spirits who dwell in his personal belongings. Vajrayana practices such as these are considered mind treasures, meaning rather than being composed, they appeared fully formed as a transmission with the mind of a Vajrayana master.The practices in this book are meant to be done only by those who have received Gesar Dorje Tsegyal empowerment or &“entrustment with his life force,&” the reading transmission of the practice, and the associated instructions from a qualified master.Appearing and Empty (The Library of Wisdom and Compassion #9)
Par Venerable Thubten Chodron, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. 2023
In this final volume on emptiness, the Dalai Lama skillfully reveals the Prasangikas&’ view of the ultimate nature of reality…
so that we will gain the correct view of emptiness, the selflessness of both persons and phenomena, and have the means to eliminate our own and others&’ duhkha.In this last of three volumes on emptiness, the Dalai Lama takes us through the Sautrantika, Yogacara, and Svatantrika views on the ultimate nature of reality and the Prasangikas&’ thorough responses to these, so that we gain the correct view of emptiness—the selflessness of both persons and phenomena. This view entails negating inherent existence while also being able to establish conventional existence: emptiness does not mean nothingness. We then learn how to meditate on the correct view by cultivating pristine wisdom that is the union of serenity and insight as taught in the Pali, Chinese, and Tibetan traditions. Such meditation, when combined with the altruistic intention of bodhicitta, leads to the complete eradication of all defilements that obscure our minds. This volume also introduces us to the tathagatagarbha—the buddha essence—and how it is understood in both Tibet and China. Is it permanent? Does everyone have it? In addition, the discussion of sudden and gradual awakening in Zen (Chan) Buddhism and in Tibetan Buddhism is fascinating.Weaving the Paths of Buddhism and Psychotherapy: The Practice of Human Being
Par Helen Carter. 2024
Weaving the Paths of Buddhism and Psychotherapy is an empathic guide to integrating Eastern and Western wisdom traditions that share…
the common goal of easing distress. Following the so-called ‘mindfulness revolution’ there has been a surge in interest as to how Buddhism’s overarching view on suffering may enhance therapeutic practice. This book is not just a clinical text; it is a first-person account of one Buddhist therapist educator’s lived experience of bringing Buddhism into the very personal and relational experience of psychotherapy. Western-trained therapists will recognize key concepts: the existential underpinnings of distress, driver behaviour and scripts, modifications to contact such as projection and introjection, relational conditions for healing, ethical considerations, and working with complex presentations and trauma, among others. Through autobiographical vignettes and case-study material, the book offers an invitation to all therapists to consider their own practice of human being.The Space of Religion: Temple, State, and Buddhist Communities in Modern China (The Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies)
Par Yoshiko Ashiwa, David L. Wank. 2023
The Nanputuo Temple in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen has been a cherished site for the worship of the…
bodhisattva Guanyin for centuries. It was a center of modernizing Buddhism in the early twentieth century and a flagship for the revival of Buddhism after state suppression during the Cultural Revolution. The Space of Religion takes readers inside the Nanputuo Temple in order to explore the practice of Buddhism in modern China and the complex relationship between Buddhism and the Chinese state.Based on three decades of ethnographic research, Yoshiko Ashiwa and David L. Wank tell the story of Nanputuo against the backdrop of a dramatic stretch of Chinese history. They vividly depict episodes such as renovating the halls, reestablishing ties with overseas Chinese donors, conflicts with local government, revival of ritual life, reopening of its Buddhist academy, and the passion of the Guanyin birthday festival. To understand Nanputuo, Buddhist communities, and other temples in Xiamen, Ashiwa and Wank develop the concept of religion as a space constituted by physical, semiotic, and institutional dimensions. They also show how the Chinese state and Buddhism have each adapted to the other, as the temple has adjusted to government policy while the state has deployed Buddhism in its promotion of Chinese culture.This interdisciplinary book is both a theoretically generative analysis of religious spaces and an empirically rich account of the recovery of Buddhism in China after the Mao era.Buddhist Ethics
Par Charles Hallisey, Venerable Hammalawa Saddhatissa. 1997
"For more than a quarter of a century, those in search of an introduction to Buddhist moral thought have turned…
and returned to this little volume..." Thus notes Charles Hallisey of Harvard University in his introduction. Starting with an examination of classical Greek notions of ethics, Venerable Saddhatissa goes on to explain the development of Buddhist moral codes and their practical application. In this work, Venerable Saddhatissa starts with an examination of Western notions of ethics, beginning with the early Greek philosophers and moving on to show us how the study of morality is crucial to a clear understanding of the Buddhist tradition. Drawing on a vast array of Buddhist scriptures, Venerable Saddhatissa explains the development and position of Buddhist precepts from a traditional perspective, while simultaneously offering clear and practical advice on how best to live the moral life of a lay Buddhist practitioner. Throughout Buddhist Ethics, Venerable Saddhatissa always keeps us in touch with the pragmatic uses of Buddhist moral practices, not only as a way to live in harmony with the world, but as an indispensable aspect of the path to the Buddhist's highest spiritual goal.Buddhist-Muslim Relations in a Theravada World
Par Iselin Frydenlund, Michael Jerryson. 2020
This book is the first to critically analyze Buddhist-Muslim relations in Theravada Buddhist majority states in South and Southeast Asia.…
Asia is home to the largest population of Buddhists and Muslims. In recent years, this interfaith communal living has incurred conflicts, such as the ethnic-religious conflicts in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Experts from around the world collaborate to provide a comprehensive look into religious pluralism and religious violence. The book is divided into two sections. The first section provides historical background to the three countries with the largest Buddhist-Muslim relations. The second section has chapters that focus on specific encounters between Buddhists and Muslims, which includes anti-Buddhist sentiments in Bangladesh, the role of gender in Muslim-Buddhist relations and the rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Rohingya sentiments in Myanmar. By exploring historical fluctuations over time—paying particular attention to how state-formations condition Muslim-Buddhist entanglements—the book shows the processual and relational aspects of religious identity constructions and Buddhist-Muslim interactions in Theravada Buddhist majority states.Handbook for Hard Times: A monk's guide to fearless living
Par Gelong Thubten. 2023
'Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has…
experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. He clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.'- Benedict Cumberbatch From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Monk's Guide to Happiness, this audiobook aims to help listeners discover a creative, transformative approach to dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or struggling to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these challenging times that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings.In HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES The Sunday Times bestseller Gelong Thubten will guide us to understand that happiness, kindness and resilience can be cultivated through embracing life's difficulties as opportunities for transformation. Meditation and mindfulness practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we learn how to 'lean into' our suffering. Thubten suggests how we can find meaning in pain and discomfort, transforming deeply ingrained patterns of fear and resistance.As we discover how hard times can enhance the development of mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness, we can develop a fearless outlook on life and lasting, unshakeable happiness. This approachable and practical audiobook is designed for modern times, and will be a valuable resource to anyone during times of struggle, but also during all times to encourage and build resilience and help us find inner contentment and peace.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedHandbook for Hard Times: A monk's guide to fearless living
Par Gelong Thubten. 2023
'Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has…
experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. He clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.'- Benedict Cumberbatch We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or are challenged to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these moments when life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings.In HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author of A Monk's Guide to Happiness Gelong Thubten teaches us to understand that happiness, kindness and resilience can be cultivated through reframing life's difficulties as opportunities for transformation. Meditation and mindfulness practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we learn how to 'lean into' our suffering. Thubten suggests how we can find meaning in pain and discomfort, transforming deeply ingrained patterns of fear and resistance.As we discover how hard times can enhance the development of mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness, we can develop a fearless outlook on life and lasting, unshakeable happiness. This approachable and practical book, complete with meditations, is designed for modern times, and will be a valuable resource to anyone during times of struggle, but also during all times to encourage and build resilience and help us find inner contentment and peace.'A most qualified guide in the journey from darkness and turmoil towards inner peace and positivity.'ANNIE LENNOX