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Pages: 244, Paperback, University of California Libraries

Summary: On the leading ideals of Buddhism, interpreted in the light of modern knowledge.

Religion Buddhism General

Philosophy Buddhist

Religion Buddhism General

"My teaching is this, that the slightest act of charity, even in the lowest class of persons, such as saving the life of an insect out of pity, that this act ... shall bring to the doer of it consequent benefit."—T'sa-ho-hom-king.

ISBN-10: 1570624682 ISBN-13: 9781570624681. Edition: .

The book contains teachings given by Kyabgon Sakya Trizin Rinpoche on “Parting from the Four Clingings”. Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche, on the “Four Mindfulnesses”. Kyabje Dilgo Khyentze Rinpoche on the “Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones”. Kalu Rinpoche on “Mental Peace and Enlightenment through Meditation”.

This concise but revealing book gives a glimpse inside the relatively unexplored thought world of the Jonangpa School of Tibetan Buddhism. This seminal text from that tradition situates the doctrine of other-emptiness within the tenet systems of the four traditional schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Chah (1919-1992) was a beloved Thai Buddhist master whose students included a whole generation of American Buddhist teachers, including Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Sylvia Boorstein, Joseph Goldstein. In this book he offers a thorough explanation of Theravadan Buddhism in a gentle, sometimes humorous style that is like being entertained with a story. He emphasizes that his readers should investigate and compare his teachings to their own experience.

Form the Jacket The Hevajra Tantra is a non- dual, Yogini tantra of the late Mantrayana tradition of Buddhism which was composed in north-eastern India during the 8th century A.D. It was one of the principal later tantric cycles which were first introduced into Tibet during the late 10th century A.D. in a general reintroduction of the Buddhism there after the persecutions of the previous century. The origin of the tantric Buddhist Wisdom and Means method exposed in the Hevajra Tantra can be traced...

The art of composing spontaneous songs that express spiritual understanding has existed in Tibet for centuries. Over a hundred of these profound songs are found in this collection of the works of the great teachers of the Kagyu lineage, known as the practice lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Many readers are already familiar with the colorful life of the yogin Milarepa, an early figure of the Kagyu lineage, some of whose songs are included here. Songs by over 30 other Buddhist teachers are also presented...

Preface Established in I 965 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibet House has become recognised as a centre of Tibetan culture in the Indian capital, with its aims to preserve and promote Tibet’s rich cultural heritage and distinct identity. Since its inception, the institute has undertaken various academic and cultural programmes, such as conducting courses on Buddhism, Tibetan language and culture; organising seminars, lectures and exhibitions of Tibetan art and crafts; publication and translation...

The book Essence of Buddhism comprising of research articles of well known intellectuals gives a glimpse of all aspects of Buddhism such as Buddha advocated the universal brotherhood, equality and compassion for all living beings. His purpose was to impart to the people at large the art of living, free from sorrows and delusions of all kinds. He gave the essential doctrines of the pure religion, divested from extraneous elements. In Buddhism, eight fold path, theory of Karma, Nirvana and Ahimsa lead...

Esoteric Buddhism, which originated in ancient India, was instroduced into Tibert in the seventh century. Since then, it has evolved in a different social and historical environment into a unique sect known as Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism. Regarded by the Tibetan Buddhists as "the essence of the sacred religion", it has a long tradition in Tibert and its influence on the culture, history and the life of the Tibetan people has been very strong. To gain a true understanding of Tibetan Esoteric Buddhism...

This lucid overview of the Buddhist path takes the perspective of the three "vehicles" of Tibetan Buddhism: the Hinayana, Mahayana, an Vajrayana. While these vehicles are usually presented as a historical development, they are here equated with the attitudes that individuals bring to their Buddhist practice. Basic to them all, however, is the need to understand our own immediate condition. The primary tool for achieving this is meditation, and The Essence of Buddhism serves as a handbook for the...