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It is widely accepted that the Sutta Nipata contains 'the earliest recorded version' of the Buddha's teaching. It is an anthology of poetry and prose - 70 titled suttas of varied instruction and temperament arranged in five chapters.

"Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present." In this book, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships--one that focuses not on finding an ideal mate, but on becoming a more loving and realistic person...

Brought to you by Penguin. What if we could learn to look instead of see, listen instead of hear, feel instead of touch? Former monk and bestselling author Ryunosuke Koike shows how, by incorporating simple Zen practices into our daily lives, we can reconnect with our five senses and live in a...

Includes exclusive bonus audio of the voice of the Dalai Lama as coauthor Franz Alt asks about his views on President Trump, the rise of nationalism, the refugee crisis, the climate catastrophe, and more. In this brief, urgent ""appeal to the world,"" His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses our...

Everyone's in the pursuit of happiness, but few know how to attain it. Millions around the world have turned to Japan for advice on finding their Ikigai, or summoning The Courage to Be Disliked. Japan's spiritual traditions hide in plain sight, forming the basis of so much of what we love about the country's culture. Without Japan's spiritual sustenance, Jiro wouldn't dream of sushi; Hayao Miyazaki's films wouldn't spirit us away; and Marie Kondo wouldn't spark joy.

The text called the “Seven-Line Prayer” is said to contain the most sacred and important teachings of the Nyingma school and is recited daily by many Tibetan Buddhists. White Lotus unlocks the secret of the prayer and explains its meaning on many levels. The author, Jamgön Mipham, was a celebrated nineteenth-century scholar who was known for his prolific, lucid, and original writings on many subjects, including science, medicine, and philosophy—in addition to Tibetan Buddhist practice and theory.

"He shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth."—His Holiness the Dalai Lama Known and loved worldwide for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh was once nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr. On Peacemaking, this...

At the beginning of his career, Joseph Campbell developed a lasting fascination with the cultures of the Far East, and explorations of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy later became recurring motifs in his vast body of work. However, Campbell had to wait until middle age to visit the lands that inspired him so deeply. In 1954, he took a sabbatical from his teaching position and embarked on a year-long voyage through India, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and finally Japan.

In this thought-provoking new book, the Dalai Lama argues that religion is not a necessity for pursuing a spiritual life. Rather, focusing on tolerance and understanding between religions, as well as tolerance and understanding between believers (of any faith) and non-believers is the way forward. The way to achieve such an approach, he proposes, is through a system of secular ethics grounded in a deep appreciation of our common humanity.

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.

As Big Panda and Tiny Dragon undertake their demanding expedition, they traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains and derelict ruins. But whilst the landscapes of life can seem overwhelming, the pair slowly come to see pockets of light and beauty at every turn. Through a simple tale inspired by Buddhist philosophy, Norbury draws our gaze back to the simple pleasures and helps us to find hope in the most unlikely places.

Thousands of Americans from many religious faiths know Thich Nhat Hanh as the Zen master who brought mindfulness meditation into their lives. But he is also a celebrated poet and a peacemaker of extraordinary courage who in 1967 was nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr., for the Nobel Peace Prize...

Mon espoir pour ce livre est qu’il vous guide à trouver un type de méditation qui vous "ramènera à la maison" chaque fois que vous le choisirez - vers un espace de clarté calme dans lequel vous trouverez la paix et reconstituer votre énergie ou à partir duquel vous pourrez vous engager efficacement dans le monde. Mais par-dessus tout, j'espère que ce livre pourra servir de "pont" vers l'éveil, que vous suiviez une voie bouddhiste ou toute autre tradition spirituelle authentique.

Ob Maya im Wolkenpalast lernt, Illusionen loszulassen, oder Amir am Fluss des Lebens die Kunst des Losgelöstseins entdeckt – jede Episode spiegelt ein zentrales Prinzip buddhistischer Lehre und endet mit einem prägnanten Impuls, der den Transfer in den eigenen Alltag erleichtert. Statt trockener Ratgeber-Formeln bietet das Buch poetische Schlüssel, die Türen zu tiefer Selbsterkenntnis öffnen.

In a probing analysis of the oldest Buddhist texts, Julius Evola places the doctrine of liberation in its original context. The early teachings, he suggests, offer the foremost example of an active spirituality that is opposed to the more passive, modern forms of theistic religions. This...

Die buddhistische Nonne Jung-mok zeigt in ihrem erzählerischen Ratgeber, wie wir uns vom Stress des modernen Lebens befreien können. Diese kostbare Sammlung von inspirierenden Geschichten und Gleichnissen lässt uns die Welt wieder mit frischen Augen sehen. Wir lernen, die kleinen Dinge zu schätzen, trennen uns von Überflüssigem und finden in die ursprüngliche, spontane Freude unseres Wesens zurück. Jung-mok ist eine koreanische buddhistische Nonne, die ihr eigenes buddhistisches Radioprogramm startete, was ihr den Spitznamen »Bikkhuni DJ« einbrachte.

Con la premura di una guida forestale saggia e discreta, Tiziano Fratus ci conduce per sentieri che riconosciamo ma che il tempo ci ha fatto dimenticare. Il passero, emblema di semplice umiltà, diventa compagno e modello per attraversare la complessità di un pianeta ferito da guerre, brutalità e sopraffazioni.

The Saraswati Chalisa is a beautiful hymn in praise of Goddess Saraswati. In Hinduism, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped as the deity of knowledge, music, art, and wisdom. She is also known as Veenavadini, the goddess of speech, and the presiding deity of learning. Worshipping Goddess Saraswati grants one education, intellect, and knowledge, which can lead to success in life.

The Buddha promised his students that a way out of suffering and into a more deeply fulfilling life is not a myth, but a reality available to everyone. On What the Buddha Taught, Jack Kornfield illuminates the cherished Eightfold Path to share with us the same steps to inner freedom laid out by...

Shamatha-vipashyana is a profound form of meditation that illuminates and purifies the obstacles to spiritual realization. Tibetan Buddhists today regard it as both the foundation and the pinnacle of the awakened life. With Pema Chödrön, you'll learn the nuances of this subtle and deeply...