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A Still Forest Pool Description: A Buddhist master offers insight for the West.... Read More about the "A Still Forest Pool" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Ulysses Press
Buddha In Your Backpack Description: 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.... Read More about the "Buddha In Your Backpack" on the The Nile Book Store Website

One World
Buddhism Description: The author ranges over 3000 years of history, following the spread of Buddhism over the Asian continent, while dividing the development of the tradition into three major periods. He aims to put the faith into historical context.... Read More about the "Buddhism" on the The Nile Book Store Website

One World
Buddhist Texts Through The Ages Description: Covering the development of Buddhism through the ages, this collection of excerpts from all the important Buddhist scriptures is designed to serve scholars and students, as well as readers who wish to explore for themselves the original sources of one of the world`s great religions. Translated into jargon-free English from Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese, the texts are accompanied by a glossary of English and foreign terms.... Read More about the "Buddhist Texts Through The Ages" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Parallax
Opening The Heart Of The Cosmos Description: In-depth lessons of inclusiveness and reconciliation from the Lotus Sutra, one of the most revered of Mahayana sutras (sacred texts), sometimes called the king of sutras. These teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh, during the 2002 Hand of the Buddha retreat in Plum Village, highlight elements of the sutra as keys to global compassion, love, and understanding. He devotes particular insight to the possibility of everyone becoming a Buddha as the basis for bodhisattva actionunselfish devotion to all beingsconnecting the sutra directly to the current needs of our world. With his signature depth of vision, he also invokes a wide range of contemporary topics, including:... Read More about the "Opening The Heart Of The Cosmos" on the The Nile Book Store Website

LLEWELLYN
Sacred Sounds Description: Transformation through music and word.... Read More about the "Sacred Sounds" on the The Nile Book Store Website

One World
The Buddha Description: This new biography charts not only the life of the Buddha as it happened, but also considers what the life of Siddhartha Gautama still means to Buddhists today. Examining the art, rituals, and mythologies surrounding the life of the Buddha, it provides a profound insight into the true meaning and heart of Buddhism, and is a fascinating introduction for all those interested in this area.... Read More about the "The Buddha" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Inner Traditions
The Buddhist Handbook Description: The most comprehensive guide to Buddhism and its exponents in the Western worldwith fully updated information on Buddhist organizations around the world. xA Who`s Who of contemporary teachers, writers, and practitioners. xProvides thorough summaries of all major Buddhist traditions around the world. xAn excellent introduction to the fastest-growing religion in the West. Newly revised and updated, The Buddhist Handbook is the definitive guide to the complete panorama of Buddhist teaching, practice, schools, and history. The fastest-growing religion in the West, Buddhism includes numerous traditions within its scope. The Buddhist Handbook provides a comprehensive and nonsectarian survey of these traditions and their contemporary exponents throughout the world, providing necessary information for those who wish to explore the various traditions thoroughly and find the one best-suited to their needs. For those already practicing in a particular school of Buddhism, it offers illuminating insight into the teachings of other schools, as well as a Who`s Who of contemporary teachers, writers, and practitioners. The far-reaching range of this book includes chapters on the westward migration of Buddhist thought, contemporary Buddhist activities in North America and around the world, the relationship between Buddhism and psychotherapy, Buddhism and social action, and the role of women in Buddhism. Updated to include the most recent information about developments in Buddhism throughout the world, The Buddhist Handbook remains an essential work for the library of every aspiring Buddhist.... Read More about the "The Buddhist Handbook" on the The Nile Book Store Website

One World
The Concise Encyclopedia Of Buddhism Description: From bodhi to the true meaning of Zen, the rich diversity of the Buddhist tradition is captured succinctly within this concise yet comprehensive new encyclopedia.Covering the teachings of the early masters to the growth of the tradition in the West, over 900 entries supply information on the key doctrines, practices and figures that constitute this historic movement. Throughout, John Powers balances concision with scholarship, explaining complex ideas in a manner that is both informative and accessible.Written with clarity, insight and learning, this authoritative new reference tool will prove invaluable both to students and to those who are just discovering this fascinating faith.... Read More about the "The Concise Encyclopedia Of Buddhism" on the The Nile Book Store Website

One World
The Wisdom Of Buddhism Description: The wisdom of Buddhism lies in its eternal quest to see things as they really are, freed from the delusions created by egotism, greed, hatred and ignorance. Over the last two and a half thousand years, this deeply compassionate tradition has evolved into a philosophy of self-understanding that encourages a life of calm holiness.;The distillation of Buddhist wisdom within this anthology draws upon a vast spectrum of writings, from the ancient Dhammapada to the words of the Dalai Lama, and gives guidance on everything from the path to happiness to coping with suffering.;Whether turned to in times of trouble or simply for spiritual enlightenment, the book should be a source of timeless wisdom.... Read More about the "The Wisdom Of Buddhism" on the The Nile Book Store Website

One World
The Wisdom Of Zen Description: This collection of wise words from the Zen tradition will provide inspiration for all who desire enlightenment or a deeper insight into the meaning of life.... Read More about the "The Wisdom Of Zen" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Running Press
The Zen Notebook Description: This newest addition to our beloved parchment journal series takes a Zen approach to the Noble Eightfold Path, a core teaching within Buddhism. Thoughtfully illustrated, it`s divided into eight sections, each with an opening page describing one of the guiding principles, followed by journal pages subtly highlighted with appropriate Buddhist quotes. This is the only guided journal on the market that provides a structured way for the diarist to contemplate the meaning and personal relevance of the eight essential Zen principles.... Read More about the "The Zen Notebook" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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