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BUDDHA; A Beginner's Guide
by Gillian Stokes
This book introduces you to the Buddha, whose exemplary life and teaching has inspired one of the greatest world faiths. Gillian Stokes's informative text explores: The Buddha's background and the times he lived in, The legends surrounding this inspirational teacher, The key teachings and concepts of the Buddhist tradition, The role of Buddhism in the world today.
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WISDOM OF THE BUDDHA
by Jean Boisselier
A pocket-size primer of Buddhism, this book is an illustrated history of the sixth-century Indian prince and his quest for enlightenment. With 207 illustrations, 160 in full color.
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ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BUDDHIST WISDOM
by Gill Farrer-Halls
A Complete Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Buddhism
- The life story of Prince Siddhartha
- Beliefs and philosophies of Buddhism
- Inspiring quotations from famous teachers
- How to meditate in the Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan traditions.
Capturing the profound nature of the Buddhist path, yet clearly and simply explained, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhist Wisdom offers an overview of this ancient spiritual tradition.
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WAY OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM
by Lama Jampa Thaye
A comprehensive introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, with a summary of the major schools, historical background, and presentation of basic teachings including Indian, Tibetan and Western practice.
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INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN BUDDHISM
by John Powers
This is the first comprehensive introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. Beginning with a summary of the Indian origins of Tibetan Buddhism and how it eventually was brought to Tibet, it explores Tibetan Mahayana philosophy and tantric methods for personal transformation. The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism as well as Bon are explored in depth. This book is a systematic and wonderfully clear presentation of Tibetan Buddhist views and practices.
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BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY: A Historical Analysis
by David J. Kalupahana
This introduction to Buddhism examines its basic philosophical teachings and historical development, setting forth complex and significant ideas in a straightforward and simple style that is easily accessible to the student. The author's orientation is philosophical, rather than religious or sociological. This approach is both the uniqueness and the strength of the work. Part I outlines the historical background out of which Buddhism arose and emphasizes the teachings of early Buddhism. Part II examines developments in the history of Buddhist thought and the emergence of the various schools of Buddhism.
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BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS
by Thubten Chodron
Buddhism for Beginners answers the fundamental questions and issues that arise in the minds of modern Western individuals who are new to this tradition of practical spirituality. Written in clear and engaging language, this book presents the Buddhist approach to the fundamental issues and concerns of daily life. Thubten Chodron guides us through the basic tenets of Buddhism, encouraging and instructing us in how to live a more peaceful, mindful and satisfying life. She untangles our confusions and leads us through the most basic aspects of this rich, living spiritual tradition.
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WHAT COLOR IS YOUR MIND
by Thubten Chodron
American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron has studied and practiced Buddhism in India and Nepal and travels worldwide teaching Buddhism and meditation. She was resident teacher at Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore before assuming her present post with Dharma Friendship Foundation in Seattle.
This is a Buddhist approach to the concerns of daily life. Written in clear and engaging language for people who are new to Buddhism, What Color is Your Mind? will also be interesting to people who have studied and practiced for years.
The first section of the book responds to questions people often ask about Buddhism: What is rebirth? How is Buddhism helpful in working with emotions? How can we practice in daily life? Thubten Chodron enjoys learning and teaching through questions. "It wakes you up!" she says.
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TAMING THE MIND
by Thubten Chodron
We all wish to gain greater understanding of ourselves. This ideal follow-up to the author's extremely popular Buddhism for Beginners explains in clear and simple language the essence of Buddhist philosophy and psychology, together with practical tools for immediate implementation in our daily lives.
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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WALKING THE BUDDHA'S EIGHTFOLD PATH
by Jean Smith
The third of Jean Smith's Beginner's Guides focuses on the Buddha's Eightfold Path - the concepts central to practicing the Buddha's Teachings in daily life. The eight steps on the path are: right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Smith explains exactly what the Buddha had in mind , using translations of his own words and then elucidating them for us.
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