Nearly half the volume is taken up by an elaborate Tibetan text edition of four chapters from the Phur pa bcu gnyis (PCN......more
Exploring how notions of solitude in Pali literature are encompassed in various literary forms, such as stock formulae, ......more
When the great spiritual teachers of the ages say that they "woke up" to the truth of reality, what do they actually mea......more
Laos remains one of the few officially socialist countries in the world. Once a Buddhist kingdom, its involvement into t......more
A comprehensive and in-depth survey of the philosophical underpinnings of the Dalai Lama’s Geluk tradition written by on......more
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The Essential Sangharakshita was first published by Wisdom Publications in 2009. It is an anthology, arranged according ......more
The first of two volumes entitled A New Buddhist Movement, this collection chronicles Sangharakshita’s unfolding vision ......more
This is a rather unusual reference work. With elements of index, dictionary, encyclopaedia, concordance, and collection ......more
Politics of Tranquility concerns the Tibetan Buddhist revival in China, illustrating the lives of Tibetan Buddhist nuns ......more
Politics of Tranquility concerns the Tibetan Buddhist revival in China, illustrating the lives of Tibetan Buddhist nuns ......more
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A lucid and landmark translation that offers an intriguing glimpse into Tibetan history, the Mongol Empire, and the spir......more
In Grieving Pregnancy: Memorializing Loss in Japanese Buddhism and American Catholicism, Maureen L. Walsh compares how t......more
In Grieving Pregnancy: Memorializing Loss in Japanese Buddhism and American Catholicism, Maureen L. Walsh compares how t......more
An exploration of diligence, the essential quality to inspire joy and openheartedness for Buddhist practice and daily li......more
This is a uniquely practical, accessible and inspiring guide to living according to Buddhist principles, written by a we......more
The final volume of the Library of Wisdom and Compassion by His Holiness the Dalai Lama takes us to the uncommon practic......more
For readers of mythology, an original and introspective journey through the life of the Buddha accompanied by 26 beautif......more
The Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet in 1959 after its occupation by China and established a government in exile in India. ......more
The Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet in 1959 after its occupation by China and established a government in exile in India. ......more
Scholars have long debated the relationship between Buddhist monks and Confucian literati during the late Chosŏn (1700-1......more
Around the first century BCE, Buddhist monks formed monasteries and established relationships with kings and lay people.......more
Buddhist teachings and heart-centered practices from the "feminine paradigm" to embrace receptivity and bring more balan......more
Pith Instructions for Realizing the Great Perfection, from One of the Greatest Tibetan Yogis of the Twentieth Century. I......more
Poet-Monks focuses on the literary and religious practices of Buddhist poet-monks in Tang-dynasty China to propose an al......more
Deepen your meditation by diving into the practices of the lamrim--the stages of the path to enlightenment. Buddhist tra......more
The life and works of the mysterious Indian yogin, Saraha, who has inspired Buddhist practitioners for over a thousand y......more
’Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced th......more
How have Buddhist teachings come to be in modern and contemporary Japan and how are they taught? This pioneering work se......more
The fruit of some twenty years’ experience leading Buddhist meditation retreats, this book touches on a wide range of to......more
Explore the guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa with a legendary meditation master. The Hundreds of Deities of Tusita is......more
Two practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism unravel the complexities of karma, an idea widely known but little understood in t......more
Author applies his "fractal" theory of religions to a comparative study of Buddhism and Christianity. In short, he belie......more
An original presentation of the history and practice of mindfulness drawn from the teachings of eminent Mahayana Buddhis......more
Tsongkhapa’s seminal contributions to Buddhist thought and practice, and to the course of history, are illuminated and c......more
A fresh look at a unique masterpiece of Indo-Tibetan art. Over one thousand years old, the Buddhist monastery complex of......more
The Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment is a classic Buddhist text by the great master Atisha (979-1054) explaining the va......more
This collection of texts and commentaries from the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism on Dzogchen, or Great Perfectio......more
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Ritual is the area of Buddhist practice that receives the least amount of attention. This book is for both sceptical and......more
An insightful memoir illuminating the profound experiences and magical world of a Tibetan Buddhist master. "Tulku Urgyen......more
This book presents a comprehensive explanation of the extraordinary Palyul tradition wherein the Mahamudra ("Great Seal"......more
Zen Fragments is a concise, lively presentation of the teachings of Reiryu Philippe Coupey, a Western Zen monk firmly ro......more
One of the world’s great meditation teachers offers thirty-four guided exercises that will bring both beginning and expe......more
Exploring the significance of Tibetan mandalas from their ancient origins to the present day, this gorgeously illustrate......more
Temples to the Buddha and the Gods analyzes the patronage of diverse image houses built in the transnational Drāviḍa tr......more
This rich collection focuses on the nexus between Buddhism and healing in the modern and contemporary world, highlightin......more
The Essentials of Chinese Buddhist Philosophy by Prof. Fang Litian presents an in-depth, systematic study of the philoso......more
The Essentials of Chinese Buddhist Philosophy by Prof. Fang Litian presents an in-depth, systematic study of the philoso......more
Across Buddhist traditions, the five senses--sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch--are perceived both positively and ne......more
A thought-provoking and critical exploration of Buddhism’s adaptation in America from Vietnamese immigrant and debut aut......more
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Samaya is the dirtiest word in Vajrayana Buddhism. The incorrect assumptions about samayas are used as weapons to threat......more
A new anthology from the editor of the bestselling Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy. Signposts on a journey ......more
You are already enlightened. You don’t need to get enlightened again or to make your enlightenment better. It’s not some......more
Discover wisdom and guidance to face the climate emergency from the most influential spiritual and environmental leaders......more
Buddhism, Digital Technology and New Media in Korea introduces Ŭisang (625-702), a seminal figure in East Asian religion......more
In Buddhist cosmology, pretas make up one of several categories of rebirth. They are best known as "hungry ghosts," piti......more
The Buddhism Oracle is designed as an easy introduction to the fundamental teachings of Buddhism in a fun and practical ......more
Though stress and anxiety abound, Buddhism offers a different way--a path right through our challenges and fears into co......more
The Chinese Buddhist canon contains more material on ritual and liturgy than it does doctrinal commentary. Despite this ......more
In this book, WU Hong deconstructs the prevailing theory of a 100-year Buddhist artistic lag between Asuka Japan and the......more
Presents two key Indian Buddhist philosophical masterpieces that integrate the Buddhist ethos of wisdom and compassion, ......more
An exultant song of realization by one of Tibet’s greatest yogis, explained and elaborated upon by a beloved contemporar......more
In Protestant Relics in Early America, Jamie L. Brummitt upends long-held assumptions about religion and material cultur......more
Discover what comes after mindfulness--an expansive guide to the limitless possibilities of meditative practice. Mindful......more
Reduce the distractions, clutter, and anxiety of your digital lifestyle and achieve inner and outer harmony with mind tr......more
A deeply human portrait of a region defined by conflict and military dictatorship. Pursuing Morality is an in-depth and ......more
The philosophy of religion is a discipline that explores a wide range of issues related to religious beliefs and practic......more
A Tibetan Buddhist nun offers her insights on anger, the ways that it manifests in our lives, and the ways that we can s......more
This book utilizes an approach that centers on remix theory and conceptual metaphor theory, arguing for an examination o......more
"The book covers topics that all students will need to learn about Buddhism, including its rituals and its scriptures, m......more
"The book covers topics that all students will need to learn about Buddhism, including its rituals and its scriptures, m......more
Cut through the noise and cultivate a meaningful and impactful life through the teachings of the Buddha. We’re bombarded......more
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Pause, find connection, and choose peace rather than harm when you feel overwhelmed in the crashing ocean of life. You a......more
This second volume of the collected works of the modern Tibetan master Khangsar Tenpa’i Wangchuk is the root text and co......more
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An illuminating account of the dynamics and mechanism of the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. The Khorat Plateau is......more
Confronting Christianity explores the history of religious encounters between Christian missionaries and Thai Buddhists ......more
Essential instructions on the Vajrayana path to ultimate enlightenment, from the foundational contemplations about the n......more
An abridged translation of one of the most important books on Theravada Buddhism in recent history--authored by the este......more
A clear and personal presentation of the central teachings and practices of insight meditation from renowned authors Jac......more
What is meditation, and how do we practice it? In The Power of Meditation, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, beloved teacher and co-fo......more
Scholars of religion have mostly abandoned the concept of "syncretism" in which certain apparent deviations from "standa......more
A new translation and interpretation of a seminal fourteenth-century treatise on Tibetan Buddhist meditation Sādhana, wh......more
A new translation and interpretation of a seminal fourteenth-century treatise on Tibetan Buddhist meditation Sādhana, wh......more
How do we, as individuals, accommodate a pessimistic and misanthropic view of the world? If the human condition is impos......more
How do we, as individuals, accommodate a pessimistic and misanthropic view of the world? If the human condition is impos......more
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