The Buddhist Tradition
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The Buddhist Tradition
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Author : William Theodore de Bary
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2011-03-16
The Buddhist Tradition written by William Theodore de Bary and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-16 with Religion categories.
This book, compiled from basic Buddhist writings, presents a survey of Buddhist thought in India, China, and Japan, covering the central doctrines and practices that has profoundly influenced human life in Asia. Developments in practical ethics, social attitudes, philosophical speculation, and religious and aesthetic contemplation are represented by selected excerpts from basic writings with succinct introductions and commentary. From these one may observe not only the remarkable vitality of Buddhism in its spread through Asia, but also the essential links between widely diverse forms, showing how the spiritual message of the Buddha found expression in different historical and cultural circumstances. Thus both its continuity in time and its wide range of influence mark Buddhism as a major spiritual force in the world. Buddha, as the Awakened One, has exemplified to millions of followers throughout the ages a living Truth, a dynamic wisdom and an active compassion. It is these qualities that have inspired hop and courage in men who were asked to face to the stark reality of man's condition: the inevitable involvement in suffering which arises from his persistent egoism and refusal to recognize his finitude.
Sacred Biography In The Buddhist Traditions Of South And Southeast Asia
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Author : Juliane Schober
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Release Date : 2002
Sacred Biography In The Buddhist Traditions Of South And Southeast Asia written by Juliane Schober and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Religion categories.
This interdisciplinary collection of essays explores the biographical genre of the Buddhist traditions of South and Southeast Asia. Scholars in the history of religions, anthropology, literature and art history present a broad range of explorations into sacred biography as an interpretive genre. Easch essay makes unique contributions and the collection as a whole engages methodological and interpretive approaches that are central to scholars of Buddhism and those specializing in the study of south and Southeast Asia.
The Buddhist Tradition
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Author : World Religions Curriculum Development Center
language : en
Publisher: Tabor Pub.
Release Date : 1978-01-01
The Buddhist Tradition written by World Religions Curriculum Development Center and has been published by Tabor Pub. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978-01-01 with Buddhism categories.
Studies the origins and basic tenets of Buddhism, with emphasis on Buddhist religious practices in Burma and Japan. Junior high through college and adult level.
Crime And Punishment In The Buddhist Tradition
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Author : Nandasēna Ratnapāla
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Crime And Punishment In The Buddhist Tradition written by Nandasēna Ratnapāla and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Religion categories.
Chiefly a study on the rules of Buddhist monasticism and religious order; includes reference to the Parajika (Buddhist law) of VinayapitĐaka.
Tales Of Freedom
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Author : Vessantara
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Tales Of Freedom written by Vessantara and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
Description Buddhism is a path that leads to ever-greater freedom. This book brings together ten carefully-chosen and beautifully-told true stories, each one showing us how we can find more freedom in our own lives. Vessantara's commentary draws deeper meanings from the stories, and gives many insights into how we can break out of our self-created prisons and roam free. The stories draw on several Buddhist traditions as well as contemporary events. So, as well as the serene figure of the Buddha, you will meet a rich cast of characters, including a lone sailor, a guilt-racked king, an awakened woman wanderer, a group of murderers, unconventional tantric yogis, a mysterious hag, a condemned thief, fearless Zen masters, a drunken samurai and a very large tiger... This is a new and slightly revised edition of this popular book that was first published in 2000. Review: "A clear-sighted, lucid, and immensely enjoyable journey through Buddhist teachings which will be of enormous benefit to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. I loved this book. "- Mick Brown, author of 'The Spiritual Tourist'.
The Heritage Of The Bhikkhu
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Author : Walpola Rahula
language : en
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Release Date : 2003-08-26
The Heritage Of The Bhikkhu written by Walpola Rahula and has been published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-26 with Religion categories.
A classic guide to the life of service and meditation practiced by Buddhist monks. Walpola Rahula’s What the Buddha Taught is a perennial backlist bestseller and has proven to be an indispensable guide to beginning Buddhism. It is renowned for its authoritative, clear, logical, and comprehensive approach. The Heritage of the Bhikkhu is a vivid account of the Buddhist’s monk’s role as a servant to people’s needs as a follower and teacher of the basic Buddhist principles. In this fascinating and informative volume, the author emphasizes Buddhism as a practical doctrine for daily living and spiritual perfection and not simply a monastic discipline. The Heritage of the Bhikkhu is a pioneering work that deserves to stand with the author’s earlier masterpiece.
The Life Of Buddhism
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Author : Frank E. Reynolds
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-12-02
The Life Of Buddhism written by Frank E. Reynolds and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-12-02 with Religion categories.
Bringing together 15 essays by international Buddhist scholars, this book offers a distinctive portrayal of the life of Buddhism. The contributors focus on a range of religious practices across the Buddhist world, from New York to Tibet.
Sangharakshita
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Author : Subhuti
language : en
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Release Date : 2013-09-27
Sangharakshita written by Subhuti and has been published by Windhorse Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
What does it mean to be a Buddhist today? How are we to relate to the diverse forms that have come down to us? Sangharakshita is one of the modern world's most influential and respected Buddhists. After spending many years in the East, he returned to Britain in 1967 to establish an international Buddhist movement and has developed a broad approach to Buddhism that is at once thoroughly traditional and radically original. This unique introduction provides a summary of his contribution not only to Buddhism in the West, but internationally
The Emergence Of Buddhism
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Author : Jacob N. Kinnard
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2010-10-01
The Emergence Of Buddhism written by Jacob N. Kinnard and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-01 with Religion categories.
This brief survey tells the story of Buddhism as it unfolds through the narrative of the Brahmanical cosmology from which Buddhism emerged, the stories and myths surrounding the Buddha's birth, the Buddha's path to enlightenment, and the eventual spread of his teachings throughout India and the world. Jacob N. Kinnard helps readers understand complex concepts such as the natural law of cause and effect (Karma), the birth/life/death/rebirth cycle (samsara), the everchanging state of suffering (dukkha), and salvation or the absence of all states (Mivana). Several illustrations, together with biographical sketches and primary sources, help to illuminate the extraordinary richness of the Buddhist traditon. "At last, a textbook on Buddhism that integrates new and old methods for telling the story of Buddhism's development in India and its expansion into other parts of Asia; this book is a jewel. Kinnard's skill as an interpreter of material culture in the history of South Asian religions gives him insight into content students of Buddhism should know. Students will appreciate the towering personalities and dramatic choices of the men and women who shaped the story of buddhism in India and Other parts of Asia." Elizabeth Wilson Professor and Chair of comparative Religion Maimi University, Ohio "In an admirably succint fashion, Jacob Kinnard traces the development of Buddhism in India during the first fifteen hundred years of its history there. In so doing he sets the stage for the consideration of Buddhist traditions elsewhere, always attened to the Social, economic, political, and relious contexts in which this development occurred, the author pays particular attention to the lifestory of the buddha and to the evolution of his ongoing presence in his teachings, his relics, his images, and the pilgrimage sites associated with him. All of this is nicely complemented by brief teachings his relics, his images, and the pilgrimages sites associated with him. All of this is nicely complemented by brief biographics of prominent Buddhist historical figures and by a judicious selections of translations of pali and Sanskrit texts. Clearly and engagingly written, this classroom-friendly volume will also be of interest to scholars of religion. John Strong Charles A. Dana Professor of Asian Studies, Bates College Author of The Experience of Buddhism and The Buddha: A Beginner's Guide
The Buddhist Tradition In India China Japan
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Author : William Theodore De Bary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The Buddhist Tradition In India China Japan written by William Theodore De Bary and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Buddhism categories.