Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Gems of Buddhist Wisdom
Author: 365 Gems of Buddhist Wisdom
Author: Kōdō MatsunamiPublisher:
ISBN: 9784990245245
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Gems of Wisdom from the Seventh Dalai Lama
Author: Dalai Lama VII Bskal-bzang-rgya-mtshoPublisher: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
The Seventh Dalai Lama (1708-1757) stands as one of the most beloved Buddhist masters in Tibet's long and illustrious history.
The Little Book of Buddhist Wisdom
Author: Richard St. RuthPublisher: HarperElement
ISBN: 9781862040557
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Offered here are gems of Buddhist thinking through the ages, spanning many worldwide practices and illuminating the spirit of the Buddhist tradition. This inspiring "Little Book" collection of sayings, poems, meditations, and teachings makes an ideal gift or constant companion. Illustrated in color throughout.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhist Wisdom
Author: Gill Farrer-HallsPublisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 9780835607865
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Provides background information on Buddha and the Four Noble Truths, and describes meditation and Buddhist principles of the Theraveda, Zen, and Tibetan traditions.
Yoga Gems
Author: Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307493490
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Here is an inspirational and accessible introduction to the deep inner wisdom of yoga gathered from sources both ancient and modern by one of America’s most respected yoga scholars. YOGA GEMS For the millions of Americans who now practice yoga regularly, here is the perfect introduction to the rich philosophical and spiritual tradition behind the exercises. George Feuerstein has drawn short, memorable quotations from the key texts of this five-thousand-year-old legacy, with an emphasis on the wisdom of modern yoga masters.The quotations have been selected and arranged to address the needs of yoga practitioners in the twenty-first century. Among the many themes touched on in this treasure of a book: the process of inner growth; the value of silence; how to meditate; how to infuse everyday life with joy; universal kinship; overcoming suffering; dealing with grief, loss, anger, and jealousy; remembering and cultivating one’s true inner self; developing self-discipline; and bringing out the good in all you say and do. For both new and experienced yoga students alike, Yoga Gems is the perfect travel companion on the road to inner peace.
Gems of Dharma, Jewels of Freedom
Author: Sgam-po-paPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bodhisattva stages (Mahayana Buddhism)
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Daily Doses of Wisdom
Author: Josh BartokPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1614291322
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Daily Doses of Wisdom draws on the richness of Buddhist writings to offer a spiritual cornucopia that will illuminate and inspire day after day, year after year. Sources span a spectrum from ancient sages to modern teachers, from monks to laypeople, from East to West, from poetry to prose. Each page, and each new day, reveals another gem carefully selected from the entire list of titles published by Wisdom.
366 Gems from Buddhism
Author: Robert Van De WeyerPublisher: Jaico Publishing House
ISBN: 9387944263
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Buddha means ‘enlightened person’. A Buddhist is someone who follows the teachings of a particular enlightened person, called Gautama. Jaico’s 366 Gems Series is the first comprehensive collection of the spiritual literature of the whole world presented in accessible form. It is aimed at people who wish to broaden their spiritual outlook, and also at the much larger group who have little or no attachment to a religious community, but seek spiritual wisdom. Each volume in the series contains major writings of one of the world’s spiritual traditions, presented in the form of an annual cycle of daily readings. 366 Gems from Buddhism includes: • Teachings of the Buddha, taken from the Pali canon compiled soon after his death • The Dhammapada, the famous summary of the Buddha’s wisdom • Stories, poems, sayings and spiritual insights of the Mahayana sages from Tibet, China and India • Jokes and stories from Zen
Available Truth
Author: NyanasobhanoPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 086171914X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
With his books Landscapes of Wonder and Longing for Certainty, the American monk Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano led readers down literary trails, providing enlightening glimpses of the natural world. In Available Truth, he guides us further along the path. His unqualified embrace of the Buddha's worldview - in intelligent and deeply thoughtful prose - distinguishes his work from many other Western Buddhist books. Along with reflections on mindfulness, impermanence, and the end of suffering, Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano is not afraid to delve into the topics of rebirth, karma, nonvirtue, and the roles of reasoned faith, ritual, and monasticism, revealing their continuing relevance for today's seeker. His patient awareness of the workings of the mind and the natural world will enable readers to deepen both their practice and their lives. Available Truth will surely stand the test of time as both sound teaching and elegant writing.
