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The Evolving Buddha
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Author : J D Gilbert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-02-05
The Evolving Buddha written by J D Gilbert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-05 with categories.
"I do not think I have ever read anything that has impressed and inspired me more." José Cavilla Is Buddhism dynamically changing to meet the challenges of the 21st Century and empower humanity? Nichiren Buddhists of the Soka Gakkai tradition would likely say, yes. "So many people say that if they were to take up a religion, it would be Buddhism. For them, and for the thousands of existing practitioners, here is a beautifully written book... Consistently asking the questions the reader wants answered, it promotes a questioning approach consistent with freedom of thought." Jim Cowan, author, The Britain Potential and editor, Buddhism of the Sun In this book, J.D. Gilbert challenges the preconceptions around this ancient religion by showing how Buddhism has been and remains a dynamic and evolving framework for universal truths and personal transformation. Focussing on the world's largest lay Buddhist movement, Soka Gakkai International (SGI), practitioners of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, Gilbert relays wide-ranging research demonstrating that much of what we hold as 'absolute' has undergone its own evolutionary journey. In so doing, the meaning and structures of Buddhism are given a refreshing and renewed perspective. Taking six key aspects of SGI Buddhism, Gilbert validates the universality and inclusiveness of this great faith by revealing the human stories that created modern Buddhism whilst interweaving his own personal experiences. "J.D. Gilbert has found a path of heartfelt engagement within Soka Gakkai while retaining a sharp and penetrating gaze on its deeper message. I highly recommend the book for seekers of all stripes who are open to a new or better understanding of a life-changing modern iteration of the Buddha's teachings." J.M. Walsh, author, Dial In: Soka Buddhism on the Religious Spectrum The six key themes examined are: -The Lotus Sutra - Where did it come from and what is its significance? -Nichiren - Who was this spiritual innovator and what is his identity? -Nam-myoho-renge-kyo - How does chanting actually work and can science tell us? -The Gohonzon - What is the true nature of this devotional object? -The Soka Gakkai and SGI - Why do we need an organisation to practise Buddhism? -Daisaku Ikeda - How did Ikeda's philosophy develop and why is he regarded as a mentor?
The Concept Of The Buddha
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Author : Guang Xing
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2005
The Concept Of The Buddha written by Guang Xing and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Buddha (The concept). categories.
Guang Xing gives an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the trikaya Theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosophy. He examines how and why the philosophical concept of three bodies was formed, particularly the Sambhogakaya, which is the Buddha to be worshipped by all Mayahanists. Written in an accessible way, this work is an outstanding research text for students and scholars of Mayahana Buddhism and anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy.
The Evolving Mind
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Author : Robin Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
Release Date : 1996
The Evolving Mind written by Robin Cooper and has been published by Weatherhill, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Psychology categories.
A study of the evolution of consciousness from the simplest organism, through the self-aware human being, to enlightenment. Viewing recent theories from a Buddhist standpoint, the book sees evolution as a process of perpetual self-transcendence.
Buddha S Nature
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Author : Wes Nisker
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 1998
Buddha S Nature written by Wes Nisker and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Meditation categories.
The Buddha said that "everything we need to know about life can be found inside the body". Yet most people's spirituality -- whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jewish -- is cut off completely from their body. In this provocative and groundbreaking San Francisco Chronicle bestseller, Wes Nisker brings readers to a deep understanding and acceptance of their biology and its important role in their spiritual evolution. Using the "Four Foundations of Mindfulness", a traditional Buddhist meditation, the author shows how cutting-edge science is proving the very tenets first offered by the Buddha.Most important, Nisker offers a practical program -- complete with meditations and exercises -- so readers can take their own evolutionary journey into their bodies to find the origins of emotions, desires, and thoughts. Nisker provides a liberating way for each of us to incorporate into our lives the understanding, proven by the latest scientific evidence and foretold in the great traditional teachings of the Buddha, that we are not separate from nature and the evolving universe. Our biology is not our destiny, but our way to enlightenment.
Evolving Mind
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Author : Robin Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Release Date : 2013-10-23
Evolving Mind written by Robin Cooper and has been published by Windhorse Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-23 with Religion categories.
A study of the evolution of consciousness from the simplest organism, through the self-aware human being, to enlightenment. Viewing recent theories from a Buddhist standpoint, the book sees evolution as a process of perpetual self-transcendence.
Waking The Buddha
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Author : Clark Strand
language : en
Publisher: Middleway Press
Release Date : 2014-05-01
Waking The Buddha written by Clark Strand and has been published by Middleway Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-01 with Religion categories.
Is there more to Buddhism than sitting in silent meditation? Is modern Buddhism relevant to the problems of daily life? Does it empower individuals to transform their lives? Or has Buddhism become too detached, so still and quiet that the Buddha has fallen asleep? Waking the Buddha tells the story of the Soka Gakkai International, the largest, most dynamic Buddhist movement in the world today—and one that is waking up and shaking up Buddhism so it can truly work in ordinary people’s lives. Drawing on his long personal experience as a Buddhist teacher, journalist, and editor, Clark Strand offers broad insight into how and why the Soka Gakkai, with its commitment to social justice and its egalitarian approach, has become a role model, not only for other schools of Buddhism, but for other religions as well. Readers will be inspired by the struggles and triumphs of the Soka Gakkai’s three founding presidents—individuals who staked their lives on the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and the extraordinary power of those teachings to help people become happy.
Evolving Dharma
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Author : Jay Michaelson
language : en
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2013-10-15
Evolving Dharma written by Jay Michaelson and has been published by North Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-15 with Religion categories.
A no-nonsense guide to the evolution of meditation, mindfulness, and enlightenment in modern-day society—from their religious origins in the East to their more secular incarnations in the West Evolving Dharma is the definitive guide to the meditation revolution. Fearless, unorthodox, and irreverent scholar and activist Jay Michaelson shows how meditation and mindfulness have moved from ashrams and self-help groups to classrooms and hospitals, and offers unusually straight talk about the “Big E”— enlightenment. Michaelson introduces us to maverick brain hackers, postmodern Buddhist monks, and cutting-edge neuroscientists and shares his own stories of months-long silent retreats, powerful mystical experiences, and many pitfalls along the way. Evolving Dharma is a must-read for the next-generation meditator, the spiritually cynical, and the curious adventurer in all of us.
A New Buddhist Path
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Author : David Loy
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-02-03
A New Buddhist Path written by David Loy 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 2015-02-03 with Philosophy categories.
David R. Loy addresses head-on the most pressing issues of Buddhist philosophy in our time. What is the meaning of enlightenment--is it an escape from the world, or is it a form of psychological healing? How can one reconcile modern scientific theory with ancient religious teachings? What is our role in the universe? Loy shows us that neither Buddhism nor secular society by itself is sufficient to answer these questions. Instead, he investigates the unexpected intersections of the two.
Becoming Kuan Yin
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Author : Stephen Levine
language : en
Publisher: Weiser Books
Release Date : 2013-09-01
Becoming Kuan Yin written by Stephen Levine and has been published by Weiser Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-01 with Religion categories.
In his long career as a poet, Buddhist teacher, spiritual advisor, and writer, Stephen Levine has changed our understanding of death and dying. In Becoming Kuan Yin, Levine’s first new book in many years, he turns to the legend of Kuan Yin, the Bbodhistitva venerated by East Asian Buddhists for her compassion. In Becoming Kuan Yin, Levine shares the tale of Miao Shan, born centuries ago to a cruel king who wanted her to marry a wealthy but uncaring man. This is the story of how Miao Shan refused to follow the path her father had in mind and, instead, became Kuan Yin, the first acknowledged female Buddha who watches over the dying and those who work with them. Levine weaves together story and practice and helps readers discover their own infinite capacity for mercy and compassion under difficult circumstances. This book will have resonance for Kuan Yin's millions of followers.
Pradnya Evolves The Buddha S Way
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Author : K D Gaikwad
language : en
Publisher: Educreation Publishing
Release Date : 2018-07-20
Pradnya Evolves The Buddha S Way written by K D Gaikwad and has been published by Educreation Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-20 with Self-Help categories.
The Lord Buddha's world acclaimed, unassailable and ever- excelling prajna (pradnya) was haunting the author ever since. Pradnya has been ever escalated by an ordinary man to a Divine-Pitch never to be dislodged there from. This is not a myth; in fact it has been a vivid extraordinary human effort. Study of human evolution unfolds that we evolve, evolve and evolve over many centuries. It holds a challenge even today to modern organized scientific knowledge, how could life of such organized wisdom evolve in an early period of human evolution. The author has ventured to delve into a challenging subject. Does this mean that the Buddha could possibly stir and activate every possible brain neuron to design an impeccable human behavioral model ahead of many centuries which is not yet excelled? My book is innovative, inspiring, thought-provoking and confidence building, the only one first of its kind and attracts attention at once. Although, "The Kingdom of righteousness" was proclaimed by the Blessed One, some 500-600 years before Christian era, yet that remained obscured from the public glare for a long time. Until Sir Edvin Arnold released his poem "Light of Asia" in July 1879 in London, which flashed on a Master mind from Asia, second to none. "The Light of Asia" brought forth the reformer philosophy of a giant from Asia, which raised expectations of understanding of hope, belief of empire and gave a completely new impetus to the History of World thought. It revolutionized traditional thinking by shaking its very foundation.