Buddha Betrayed
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Buddha Betrayed
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Author : Gerti Schoen
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2013-03-21
Buddha Betrayed written by Gerti Schoen and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-21 with Religion categories.
American Buddhism has been shaken by sex scandals and inappropriate relationships between teachers and students for years. This book addresses the pitfalls that occur in spiritual relationships: the idealization of the teacher, the way students give away their power and how priests betray the trust and good will of the vulnerable. "A brilliant and deeply important book. Schoen is consistently insightful and often revelatory, and her clear, fluid writing is a pleasure to read. Anyone who has--or wants--a spiritual teacher needs to read Buddha Betrayed and take it to heart." Scott Edelstein, author of "Sex and the Spiritual Teacher" Praise for "Buddha Betrayed": "American Buddhism is a relatively young transplant from Asia. It has a lot of growing up to do and recently several major scandals have become widely public, revealing for all to see the growing pains. Everyone who has associated with a Buddhist teacher hopes they have done the personal work necessary to transcend our primitive primal selfish nature that is always seeking to have enough and then some more, but this is not always the case. Some adepts have done sufficient work to open their minds fully to the multi-dimensional universe we are all seamlessly a part, but have not done the inner psychological work to master their base instincts, needs and desires. If these adepts are raised prematurely to teacher status, fed admiration, power and nearly unconditional deference and respect, with little peer review or supervision, this can be a dangerous combination leading to abuse of power and position. Gerti Schoen in her book: "Buddha Betrayed - When Spiritual Relationships Go Awry" has done a great job examining the fallout and investigating the process that has led to such abuses. It is particularly a must read for anyone who has experienced this kind of situation first hand. Schoen provides the analysis and cautions needed for American Buddhism to take its next steps towards a truly mature American practice." Genjo Marinello, head teacher, Chobo-ji, Seattle
Buddhism Betrayed
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Author : Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1992-07-15
Buddhism Betrayed written by Stanley Jeyaraja Tambiah and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-07-15 with Political Science categories.
This volume seeks to answer the question of how the Buddhist monks in today's Sri Lanka—given Buddhism's traditionally nonviolent philosophy—are able to participate in the fierce political violence of the Sinhalese against the Tamils.
Buddha
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Author : Deepak Chopra
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-10-13
Buddha written by Deepak Chopra and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-13 with Self-Help categories.
Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping New York Times bestselling novel about the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today. A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom and yearns for the outside world. Betrayed y those closest to him, Siddhartha abandons his palace and princely title. Face-to-face with his demons, he becomes a wandering monk and embarks on a spiritual fast that carries him to the brink of death. Ultimately recognizing his inability to conquer his body and mind by sheer will, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achieves enlightenment. Although we recognize Buddha today as an icon of peace and serenity, his life story was a tumultuous and spellbinding affair filled with love and sex, murder and loss, struggle and surrender. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of the spiritual one, Buddha captivates and inspires—ultimately leading us closer to understanding the true nature of life and ourselves.
Buddha S Not Smiling
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Author : Erik D. Curren
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Release Date : 2008
Buddha S Not Smiling written by Erik D. Curren and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Religion categories.
The book shows a complete picture of the controversy on that aspect of religion, and challenges the reader to judge for themselves.Interest in Buddhism has exploded in the last couple of decades, and millions of people around the world view Tibetan Buddhism as the religion's most pure and authentic form. Yet, a political conflict among Tibetan lamas themselves is now poised to tear the Tibetan Buddhist world apart and threaten the ntegrity of its thousand-year old teachings. On August 2, 1993, Rumtek monastery was attacked. Its monks were expelled and the cloister was turned over to supporters of a boy-lamas appointed by the Chinese government. But Rumtek was not in China, and its attackers were not Communist troops. Rumtek was in India, the refuge for most exiled Tibetans. And it was Tibetan lamas and monks themselves who led the siege. Yet, evidence shows that Chinese agents directly supported Tibetan lamas and monks who attacked Rumtek monastery. While a complete picture of this controversy has been blurred by the media's focus on international Buddhist celebrities, Buddha's Not Smiling challengers Readers to Judge for themselves the health of Tibetan Buddhism today
The Buddha At My Table
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Author : Tammy Letherer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
The Buddha At My Table written by Tammy Letherer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
After her husband confesses to a decade of infidelity, a mother of three grapples with her losses, both past and present, as she learns to find the blessing in her husband's betrayal.
The Deathbed Sutra Of The Buddha
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Author : George C. Adams, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Release Date : 2014-08-29
The Deathbed Sutra Of The Buddha written by George C. Adams, Jr. and has been published by John Hunt Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-29 with Religion categories.
What if, on the final night of his earthly existence, the Buddha experienced a second Enlightenment, leading him to radically revise his teachings about the self, the world, and spiritual fulfillment? And what if that final teaching, lost for over 2000 years, was rediscovered? "The Deathbed Sutra of the Buddha" purports to offer that final conversation, part teaching and part confession, between the Buddha and his trusted attendant, Ananda. Sometimes touching, sometimes shocking, and sure to spark controversy everywhere, The Deathbed Sutra forces Buddhists and scholars of Buddhism to seriously re-evaluate fundamental aspects of the tradition. Regardless of how readers assess this work - as a hoax or as a legitimate lost teaching of the Enlightened One - they will find its content to be a serious challenge to long-held positions about the nature of the self, the nature of reality, and the path to enlightenment. This short work will be a must read for anyone with a serious interest in the teachings of the Buddha.
Sons Of The Buddha
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Author : Kamala Tiyavanich
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-08-28
Sons Of The Buddha written by Kamala Tiyavanich and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A preacher must have common sense, knowing how to turn everyday life experience into Dharma lessons, and assess an audience to maximize communications with them. "Sons of the Buddha" shows how three boys evolved into remarkable exponents of this ideal. Filled with lively anecdotes and illustrations, and brimming with local color, the book shows how each worked successfully to change moral attitudes and Dharma practices, restore Buddhism's social dimension, bridge the divide between laypeople and monastics, and champion tolerance toward other religions.
The Buddha
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Author : Trevor Ling
language : en
Publisher: Pariyatti Publishing
Release Date : 2013-12-16
The Buddha written by Trevor Ling and has been published by Pariyatti Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-16 with Religion categories.
A warm and stimulating book, this text describes the India into which the Buddha was born, recounts what is known of his life and the development of his teachings, and then follows the course of Buddhism through succeeding centuries in India and Sri Lanka. Far from being a recluse concerned only with an inner mystical experience, the Buddha always involved himself closely in the social and political world of his time. If he preached detachment from many of the things by which ordinary men are tied, he did so as a means of enriching life rather than escaping it. These examinations and more make this a book to reveal the social-revolutionary potential of Buddhism.
The Buddha
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Author : Robert Allen Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: Paragon House Publishers
Release Date : 1989
The Buddha written by Robert Allen Mitchell and has been published by Paragon House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
About the life of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha.
The Buddha And The Terrorist
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Author : Satish Kumar
language : en
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Release Date : 2012-09-01
The Buddha And The Terrorist written by Satish Kumar and has been published by Algonquin Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-01 with Fiction categories.
Not every book will change your life, but any book can. Not every discussion will make a difference, but a conversation can change the world. In this timely retelling of an ancient Buddhist parable, peace activist Satish Kumar has created a small book with a powerful spiritual message about ending violence. It is a tale of a fearsome outcast named Angulimala ("Necklace of Fingers"), who is terrorizing towns and villages in order to gain control of the state, murdering people and adding their fingers to his gruesome necklace. One day he comes face to face with the Buddha and is persuaded, through a series of compelling conversations, to renounce violence and take responsibility for his actions. The Buddha and the Terrorist addresses the urgent questions we face today: Should we talk to terrorists? Can we reason with religious fundamentalists? Is nonviolence practical? The story ends with a dramatic trial that speaks to the victims of terrorism—the families whose mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters Angulimala has murdered. It asks whether it is possible for them to forgive. Or whether it is even desirable. No one can read The Buddha and the Terrorist without thinking about the root causes of terrorism, about good and evil, about justice and forgiveness, about the kind of place we want the world to be, and, most important, about the most productive and practical way to get there.