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Skilful Means
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Author : Michael Pye
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-08-02
Skilful Means written by Michael Pye and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-02 with Religion categories.
'Skilful Means' is the key principle of Mahayana, one of the great Buddhist traditions. First described in the Lotus Sutra, it originates in myths of the Buddha's compassionate plans for raising life from the ceaseless round of birth and death. His strategies or interventions are 'skilful means' - morally wholesome tricks devised for the purpose of enabling nirvana or enlightenment. Michael Pye's clear and engaging introductory guide investigates the meaning and context of skilful means in Mayahana Buddhist teachings, whilst tracing its early origins in ancient Japanese and Theravada thought. First published in 1978, and still the best explanation of the concept, it illuminates a core working philosophy essential for any complete understanding of Buddhism.
Skillful Means
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Author : John William Schroeder
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Skillful Means written by John William Schroeder and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Religion categories.
This title analyzes one of the most important ideas in Buddhist philosophy: the doctrine of skillful means. It presents an analysis of a familiar subject, thus providing a way of understanding Buddhist thought. It argues that Buddhism is best understood as a philosophy of practice - or a metapraxis - and that terms such as emptiness, non-self, and nirvana refer less to metaphysical principles than to skillful teachings that help people cultivate compassion and mindfulness. Each section of the book focuses on a debate over philosophical justification and the problem of trying to establish a fixed doctrine in Buddhism and reveals an on-going debate that is central to the various Buddhist traditions throughout Asia.
Skillful Means
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Author : Tarthang Tulku
language : en
Publisher: Nyingma Psychology Series
Release Date : 1991
Skillful Means written by Tarthang Tulku and has been published by Nyingma Psychology Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Psychology categories.
A pioneering book about using your daily work as a training ground for personal growth and transformation. Simple, direct teaching on bringing mindfulness alive at work, fostering positive attitudes and finding joy in getting results through your growing self- knowledge. A gentle, encouraging approach to living with greater inner freedom. Includes 24 exercises.
Gautama Buddha
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Author : Zane M. Diamond
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-04-30
Gautama Buddha written by Zane M. Diamond and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with Education categories.
This book examines some of the key elements of Buddhist education theory, in particular about educating for wisdom, the ultimate goal of Buddhist education. The teachings of Gautama Buddha have endured for thousands of years carried into the present era in schools, universities, temples, personal development courses, martial arts academies and an array of Buddhist philosophical societies across the globe. Philosophically, the ideas of the Buddha have held appeal across many cultures, but less is known about the underlying educational theories and practices that shape teaching and learning within Buddhist-inspired educational contexts. The chapters outline the development of the Buddha’s teachings, his broad approach to education and their relevance in the 21st century. Subsequently, the book reviews the history of the evolution of the various schools of Buddhist thought, their teaching and learning styles and the dissemination among Asia and later also the Western countries. The book discusses education theories and devices embedded within the Buddhist teachings, examining the works found in the Tipitaka, the Buddhist canon.
The Ideal Team Player
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Author : Patrick M. Lencioni
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2016-04-25
The Ideal Team Player written by Patrick M. Lencioni and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-25 with Business & Economics categories.
In his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player. In The Ideal Team Player, Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to save his uncle’s company by restoring its cultural commitment to teamwork. Jeff must crack the code on the virtues that real team players possess, and then build a culture of hiring and development around those virtues. Beyond the fable, Lencioni presents a practical framework and actionable tools for identifying, hiring, and developing ideal team players. Whether you’re a leader trying to create a culture around teamwork, a staffing professional looking to hire real team players, or a team player wanting to improve yourself, this book will prove to be as useful as it is compelling.
Competence Based Vocational And Professional Education
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Author : Martin Mulder
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-09-08
Competence Based Vocational And Professional Education written by Martin Mulder and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-08 with Education categories.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of extant literature on competence-based vocational and professional education since the introduction of the competence concept in the 1950s. To structure the fi eld, the book distinguishes between three approaches to defi ning competence, based on 1.functional behaviourism, 2. integrated occupationalism, and 3. situated professionalism. It also distinguishes between two ways of operationalizing competence: 1. behaviour-oriented generic, and 2. task-oriented specifi c competence. Lastly, it identifi es three kinds of competencies, related to: 1. specific activities, 2. known jobs, and 3. the unknown future. Competence for the unknown future must receive more attention, as our world is rapidly evolving and there are many ‘glocal’ challenges which call for innovation and a profound transformation of policies and practices. Th e book presents a range of diff erent approaches to competence-based education, and demonstrates that competencebased education is a worldwide innovation, which is institutionalized in various ways. It presents the major theories and policies, specifi c components of educational systems, such as recognition, accreditation, modelling and assessment, and developments in discipline-oriented and transversal competence domains. Th e book concludes by synthesizing the diff erent perspectives with the intention to contribute to further improving vocational and professional education policy and practice. Joao Santos, Deputy Head of Unit C5, Vocational Training and Adult Education, Directorate General for Employment, Social Aff airs and Inclusion, European Commission: “This comprehensive work on competence-based education led by Martin Mulder, provides an excellent and timely contribution to the current debate on a New Skills Agenda for Europe, and the challenge of bridging the employment and education and training worlds closer together. Th is book will infl uence our work aimed at improving the relevance of vocational education to support initial and continuing vocational education and training policy and practice aimed at strengthening the key competencies for the 21st century.” Prof. Dr. Reinhold Weiss, Deputy President and Head of the Research, Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), Bonn, Germany: “This book illustrates that the idea and concept of competence is not only a buzzword in educational debates but key to innovative pedagogical thinking as well as educational practice.” Prof. Dr. Johanna Lasonen, College of Education, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA: "Competence-based Vocational and Professional Education is one of the most important multi-disciplinary book in education and training. Th is path-breaking book off ers a timely, rich and global perspective on the fi eld. Th e book is a good resource for practitioners, policymakers and researchers."
Eight Mindful Steps To Happiness
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Author : Henepola Gunaratana
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2011-08-23
Eight Mindful Steps To Happiness written by Henepola Gunaratana 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 2011-08-23 with Religion categories.
In the same engaging style that has endeared him to readers of Mindfulness In Plain English, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into each step of the Buddha's most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering: the noble eightfold path. With generous and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, to find right livelihood, and to cultivate loving-friendliness in relationships with parents, children, and partners, as well as tools to overcome all the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who's only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help you bring the heart of the Buddha's teachings into every aspect of your life. A Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards finalist (Spirituality/Inspirational).
Buddhist Temples Of Ky To And Kamakura
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Author : Beatrice Lane Suzuki
language : en
Publisher: Equinox Publishing (UK)
Release Date : 2013
Buddhist Temples Of Ky To And Kamakura written by Beatrice Lane Suzuki and has been published by Equinox Publishing (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Religion categories.
Beatrice Lane Suzuki (1878-1939) was an extremely well informed and sensitive expositor of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Buddhist Temples of Kyōto and Kamakura brings together some of her writings from The Eastern Buddhist.
Adaptation And Developments In Western Buddhism
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Author : Phil Henry
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-10-24
Adaptation And Developments In Western Buddhism written by Phil Henry and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-24 with Religion categories.
Benchmark analysis of the extent of shifting contemporaryengagement and practice of UK Buddhist communities, which challenges thestereotype of other-worldly Buddhist asceticism.
Practical Buddhism
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Author : Paramabandhu Groves
language : en
Publisher: Aeon Books
Release Date : 2019-07-25
Practical Buddhism written by Paramabandhu Groves and has been published by Aeon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-25 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A complete guide to the Buddhist practices of meditation, right living, and everything else you need to know Who was the Buddha and why did he become such a significant historical figure? What were his most important insights and teachings? What can he tell us about the universality of suffering and the potential for freedom? How can we live a life with growth and harmony and without emotional pain? What is Buddhist understanding of the greater reality? With clarity and simplicity, wisdom and humour, Paramabandhu Groves takes us on a journey towards some answers to these questions. The Buddha's remarkable passage through his own life showed him that ascetic practice in itself did not bring enlightenment, but a careful attention to internal processes combined with a compassionate attitude to self and others could bring an extraordinary freedom from suffering. The mainstay of Buddhist practice is mindfulness of breath, body and emotions leading to a more profound awareness. The Buddha indicated a bigger picture, beyond words, based on the interconnectedness and impermanence of all things. Practical Buddhism shows us how we can use these practices to lead a moral and ethical life, receiving and giving friendship, not causing harm and achieving happiness while our consciousness becomes, brighter, clearer and more subtle. Paramabandhu weaves examples both from his own experience and other people's to demonstrate the value of Buddhist practice and techniques in managing the multiple demands and challenges of everyday life. Practical Buddhism explores: * Mindfulness practice and misconceptions about meditation * Working with troublesome thoughts and difficult emotions * The practice of compassion and kindness * Guidelines for skilful living * Working through stress, relationship problems and addictive behaviour * The meaning of karma and dharma * Understanding freedom, impermanence and non-selfhood * Buddhism and psychotherapy * How Buddhist practice informs our relationship with sexuality, illness and pain, greed and sustainability.