検索キーワード： 歴史

その山のふもとに生まれ育ち、少年のころから、あらゆる小路を幾度となく歩いては、様々な風景を目にしてきた、著者にとっての母なる山・比叡山。歴史を学んだのち、再び同じ路をたずね、峠を越え、川を渡りながら、仏教美術学者はあることに気づく。

What Makes a Prince Abandon Everything?The Path That Transformed Siddhartha into the Buddha, Now Told Like Never BeforeWhat would drive a prince to abandon his palace, his power, his very identity? What would compel a man to walk away from everything in search of something he cannot yet name?In...

Through this novelized history of the Soka Gakkai—one of the most dynamic, diverse, and empowering movements in the world today—readers will discover the organization's goals and achievements even as they find inspiring and practical Buddhist wisdom for living happily and compassionately in...

仏教といえば、「悟りをめざす清らかな教え」というイメージを持っている人が多いと思います。ところが、仏教のはじまりは、そんなイメージとは正反対。あまりに人間臭く危険なドラマに満ちていました。

This very short introduction offers listeners a superb overview of the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a succinct guide to the integration of Buddhism into daily life.  

This book will help you appreciate the timeless wisdom of the oldest form of Buddhism in existence, understand what it means to be a Buddhist, recognize the key practices and traditions of Theravada Buddhism, and avoid faux pas in conversation - both in traveling and personal relationships. Access the world's religions through this entry in this series of simple guides that provide concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions. 

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.

Approximately four million Americans claim to be Buddhist. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Americans of various faiths read about Buddhism, are interested in its philosophical tenets, or fashionably view themselves as Buddhists. They’re part of what’s been described as the fastest growing religious movement in America: a large group of people dissatisfied with traditional religious offerings and thirsty for an approach to spirituality grounded in logic and consistent with scientific knowledge.

A full-length study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike. This was the first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general listener. It includes stories by Goenkaji, as well as answers to students’ questions that convey a vivid sense of his teaching.

The Eightfold Path is the most widely known formulation of the Buddha's teaching. It is ancient, reaching back to the Buddha's very first discourse, and it is highly venerated as a unique treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The teaching of the Eightfold Path challenges us to grasp the implications of that vision, and asks us to transform ourselves in its light. Like the teaching itself, this work covers every aspect of life.

古代インドの王子の壮絶な苦悩と孤独な自己探求が、いかにして現代の私たちが求める心の平安とマインドフルネスの源流へと変貌を遂げたのか。慌ただしい通勤時間や、静寂に包まれた夜のくつろぎのひとときに、ふと...

東南アジアの地で西欧列強の波に抗い、700年にわたり独自の独立と秩序を守り抜いた王権と仏教の壮大な歴史ドラマがここにあります。朝の通勤電車の中や静かな夜の知的探求の時間に、単なる観光地という表層を越えた...

While many accounts of the Buddha’s life mix legend and history, this compelling new biography discriminates between fact and fiction to reveal Gautama, the remarkable human being behind the myth, and sheds new light on his teachings. Plunging us into the noises, smells and jostling streets of...

跨越历史的长河与神话的滤镜，一位孤独求道者对内心安宁的极致渴求，究竟如何演变成撼动全球的宗教狂潮？在这个充满焦虑与无常的现代社会，无数人渴望寻找精神的避风港。这段波澜壮阔的思想演变史，将带你重返两千...

当宏伟的佛教石造建筑群在爪哇高原的丛林与火山灰中逐渐隐没，一段交织着信仰更迭、王朝兴衰与文化断层的历史谜团就此诞生。无论你是渴望在通勤途中探索异域文明的历史爱好者，还是寻找深度文化共鸣的倾听者，这段...

熱帯の密林に眠っていた世界最大の仏教寺院の造営から劇的な再発見の歴史を辿り、あなたの脳内に壮大な石の聖なる山を鮮やかに立ち上げる没入型の歴史体験です。就寝前の静かな時間や一人でリラックスしたい夜、イ...

政治と信仰、そして一杯の茶から広がる日常の美学が激しく交差する一二〇〇年の歴史を紐解き、戦乱の灰燼から幾度も蘇る古都の強靭な生命力を味わう、没入型の文化史体験。毎日の通勤時間や夜の静かなリラックスタ...

混沌とした北インドの政治世界から誕生したインド初の大帝国、その約150年にわたる壮大な興亡と統治のメカニズムを鮮やかに解き明かす古代史の歴史紀行。通勤の車内や静かな夜のひとときに、広大な大陸を駆け抜けた...

Buddhism is one of the most practical and simple belief systems on this planet and it has greatly helped me on my way to become a better person in every aspect possible. No matter if you are totally green when it comes to Buddha's teachings or if you have already heard something about them - this audiobook will help you systematize your knowledge and will inspire you to learn more and to take steps to make your life positively better!