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Pub. Date
c1999
Description
Discusses the Buddha in the world, and the difficulties and methods of becoming one; the four noble truths, the 3 wheels of Dharma, the 3 vehicles, and the metaphor of the turning of the wheel of Dharma; and the Sangha, or community of those who try to live according to the Dharma.
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Pub. Date
2010
Description
It's easy to think that meaning, fulfillment, and bliss are "out there," somewhere outside of our daily routine. But in this playful yet profound reflection on awareness, the compelling voice of a contemporary woman reveals the happiness at the bottom of the laundry basket, the love in the kitchen sink, and the peace possible in one's own backyard. Follow Karen Maezen Miller through youthful ambition and selfabsorption, beyond a broken marriage, and...
108) Buddhism
Author
Pub. Date
p2001
Description
Gracefully blending scholarship and accessibility, Malcolm David Eckel's Buddhism provides a succinct, authoritative introduction to one of the world's great religious traditions. The text covers a wide range of subjects including Buddha's and bodhisattvas, Zen meditation, Tantric scriptures, pilgrimage, temples, and festivals and rites.
113) Buddhism
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Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Discusses the history, beliefs, popularity, practices, politics, and challenges of one of the world's major religions, Buddhism. Focuses on the Buddhist religion, from its origin with Buddha himself to its rise in popularity in India, China, Japan, and the western world. This book not only offers historical and biographical information related to the development of Buddhism as an important world religion, but also provides details regarding how modern...
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Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Is change possible? Everyone who has tried and failed, wished they could be happier, or has been told they were too old to learn something, has wondered why we just seem to be stuck with ourselves. But this amazing and hopeful audio book shows us that it is not only possible for us to control our brains but also for us to rewire them. In late 2004, the Mind and Life Institute brought Western Scientists together with the Dalai Lama and other distinguished...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Updated, revised, with a new cover, new trim size, and illustrations throughout, the national bestseller The Little Zen Companion, with 516,000 copies in print, is repackaged for a new generation of seekers as The Little Book of Zen. A perfect gift and book of discovery, its maverick spirit celebrates ideas drawn from Zen Buddhism that have tremendous currency today: mindfulness, meditation, compassion, paying attention to the here and now, and finding...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"A remarkable exploration of the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Mark Epstein reflects on one year's worth of therapy sessions during which he brought together his years of experience with Western psychotherapy and his equally long investigation into Buddhism to understand how the practices, in tandem, can lead to even greater awareness - for his patients, and for himself For years, Dr. Mark Epstein was careful not to let his spiritual leanings as a...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Theravada translates as "the way of the Elders," indicating that this Buddhist tradition considers itself to be the most authoritative and pure. Tracing all the way back to the time of the Buddha, Theravada Buddhism is distinguished by canonical literature preserved in the Pali language, beliefs, and practices-resources for which are often specialized and academic in tone. By contrast, this book will serve as a foundational and accessible resource...
