Buddhism continues to enjoy increasing interest in the West, both for its emphasis on reflection and meditation and as an object of scholarship. Drawing the words actually spoken by the Buddha, Rahula gives a full account of his fundamental teachings, from the Buddhist attitude of mind and meditation to the Buddha's teaching in the contemporary world. The text also features a selection of texts from original Buddhist literature.

The Book is a luminious account of fundamental principles of Buddhist doctrine

Delve into the profound teachings of Buddhism with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s "What the Buddha Taught." This influential work presents a comprehensive and accessible examination of the Buddha’s teachings, making the profound insights of Buddhism available to modern readers. What foundational principles did the Buddha offer to address human suffering and seek enlightenment? Explore the core tenets of Buddhism as Dr. Ambedkar elucidates the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the essence of Buddhist philosophy. What the Buddha Taught provides a clear and insightful analysis of Buddhism's core concepts, including its historical context, ethical guidelines, and the path to spiritual awakening. Dr. Ambedkar's approach is both scholarly and practical, aimed at elucidating the Buddha’s teachings in a way that resonates with contemporary readers. Dr. Ambedkar, renowned for his contributions to social reform and his profound understanding of Buddhist philosophy, offers readers a gateway to understanding the transformative potential of the Buddha’s teachings. Are you ready to explore the wisdom of one of history’s most influential spiritual leaders? Dive into "What the Buddha Taught" and unlock the path to deeper understanding and personal growth. Take this opportunity to enrich your spiritual journey. Purchase "What the Buddha Taught" today and gain insight into the timeless teachings of the Buddha.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Buddha, whose personal name was Siddhattha, lived in North India in the 6th century B. C. He left his kingdom and became an ascetic in search of the solution to the suffering of mankind. He attained Enlightenment at the age of 29, and was known as the Buddha.

Looks at Dogen’s writings on meditation and thinking.

Discovering Buddhism introduces Buddhism as a culture and civilization, a system of thought and a religion. It presents the views and practices of all the main Buddhist traditions without bias and addresses the history of Buddhism, the key topics taught by the Buddha, and a selection of contemporary issues.

Beyond the Threshold is the first book to seriously consider the interplay between traditional world religions and metaphysical experiences in exploring the timeless question of what happens when we die. Christopher M. Moreman examines and compares the beliefs and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, as well as psychic phenomena such as mediums and near-death experiences. While ultimately the afterlife remains unknowable, Moreman's unique, in-depth exploration of both beliefs and experiences can help readers reach their own understanding of the afterlife and how to live.

The Mahayana Buddhist doctrine teaches that all sentient beings have Buddha nature and will eventually attain Buddhahood. For the spiritual training of those who are resolved to become Buddhas to benefit themselves and others, Sakyamuni Buddha recommends a Pure LandAmitabha Buddhas Land of Ultimate Bliss. To be reborn in that land, one must have faith, resolve, and training. In that splendid environment and in the excellent company of advanced Bodhisattvas, one will attain Buddhahood with Amitabha Buddhas training and support. The Pure Land School, originated in China, is founded on five sutras and one treatise. This book, Rulus second, presents these six texts and four other sutras in English, all translated from texts in the Chinese Buddhist Canon. Five of these ten English translations have never before been published in book form. To help readers, the translators introduction provides an organized presentation of Pure Land teachings; another chapter tells the life stories of the patriarchs of the Pure Land School. Buddhist terms are explained in the glossary. This book will benefit readers at all levels and serve as a basis for scholarly research. For those who aspire to be reborn in the Pure Land, it is the only English guidebook available.

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, this thought-provoking essay explores the Buddha's teaching to find one prescription: not war, not pacifism but nonviolence.

108 Days of Mindfulness Practice mindfulness and unleash your power to respond rather than react and to act intentionally rather than habitually. This book presents mindfulness teachings via short insights or meditations. All too often we “forget” to be present. We neglect being mindful when eating, listening, speaking, working, studying, seeing the sunrise and the sunset, being with friends or sipping a cup of tea. As a result, we fail to live our lives to the fullest potential and experience the joy of living. The Buddha, who was the planet’s most prominent practitioner of mindfulness, taught this technique to others. Think Like the Buddha offers reflections for 108 days of mindfulness. The stories and lessons are brought together to provide insight, information, instruction and inspiration for the reader to cultivate this practice daily. The book is very “user friendly”, immediately applicable regardless of any background in Buddhism, and is thus useful to complete beginners. The stories and teachings in this book cover a wide variety of specific topics—divorce, illness, losing a job, determining a course of action, etc. All these meditations are infused with the message of compassion that all today are hungering for. Victor M. Parachin, M. Div., is the director of the Tulsa Yoga Meditation Center and is a certified Ayurveda practitioner, wellness consultant, meditation teacher and yoga instructor. He is the author of a dozen books about both Eastern and Western spiritual practices. Parachin has maintained a personal meditation practice for nearly 30 years, long before meditation and mindfulness became part of the popular vocabulary.