Eastern Religions category: 6161 books
The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa: Volume 3
Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism; The Myth of Freedom; The Heart of the Bud dha; Selected Writings
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2010
The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa brings together in eight volumes the writings of the first and most influential and inspirational Tibetan teacher to present Buddhism in the West. Organized by theme, the collection includes full-length books as well as articles, seminar transcripts, poems,...
The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Two, Three, and Four
Buddhism's Journey to Tibet
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2010
Jamgön Kongtrül’s ten-volume Treasury of Knowledge is a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were preserved in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhist teachers expected their students to study Buddhist philosophical texts as well as practice reflection and...
The Nectar of Manjushri's Speech
A Detailed Commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2010
The Bodhicharyavatara, or Way of the Bodhisattva, composed by the eighth-century Indian master Shantideva, has occupied an important place in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition throughout its history. It is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment through generating the qualities of love, compassion,...
The Hundred Verses of Advice
Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on What Matters Most
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2006
This commentary on Padampa Sangye's classic verses of advise to Tibetan villagers of Tingri—by renowned and beloved meditation master Dilgo Khyentse—offers guidance for people trying to lead a dharmic life in the workaday world. These hundred verses, studied for centuries by Tibetans and students...
by Nan Huai-Chin
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2011
The development of Zen in China is really the story of the flourishing of Chinese philosophy, arts and literature beginning as far back as the Han Dynasty and earlier. Master Nan Huai-Chin offers an engaging chronicle of both in this groundbreaking work.
The Story of Chinese Zen begins with...
The Myths and Gods of India
The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism from the Princeton Bollingen Series
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1991
The study of Hindu mythology explores the significance of the most prominent Hindu dieties as they are envisioned by the Hindus themselves. Referred to by its adherents as the "eternal religion," Hinduism recognizes for each age and each country a new form of revelation--and for each person, according...
by Sangharakshita
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2013
Buddhism, with its numerous schools and teachings, can feel daunting. How can one practise Buddhism in a systematic way? Profoundly experienced in Buddhist practice, intimately familiar with its main schools, and founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, an international movement, Sangharakshita...
by Traktung Dudjom Lingpa
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2011
A Clear Mirror is the autobiographical account of a saint, a genius, a virtuoso who has granted readers what is most rare in personal accounts: full access to his incredible inner life. Dudjom Lingpa was a 19th century Tibetan visionary and Great Perfection master whose legacy of meditation teachings...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 1996
This extraordinary collection of teachings and commentaries illuminates the many profound mysteries of inner alchemy, one of the most important dimensions of the Taoist tradition. The science of inner alchemy consists of meditation practices that enable the individual to have a more intimate, energizing,...
by Matteo Pistono
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Nineteenth-century Tibetan mystic Tertön Sogyal was a visionary, whose mastery of meditation led him to be a revered teacher to the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. Known for his deep spiritual insights and service to the nation of Tibet, Tertön Sogyal’s ability to harness the power of the mind was born...
Stars of Wisdom
Analytical Meditation, Songs of Yogic Joy, and Prayers of Aspiration
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2010
Tibetan Buddhist master Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso is known for his joyful songs of realization and his spontaneous and skillful teaching style. In this book he explains how to gain clarity, peace, and wisdom through step-by-step analysis and meditation on the true nature of reality. He also introduces...
by Vessantara
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013
Why does Buddhism refer to so many Buddhas? Who are they? What can they tell us about ourselves? In this inspiringly written book we meet the historical and archetypal Buddhas who form part of the rich symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an informative guide for those new to Buddhism and a handy...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2003
The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols is a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. Robert Beer provides a deep and encompassing insight into the vast array of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan Buddhism. The succinct...
The Sword of No-Sword
Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2001
Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations,...