Buddhism category: 3907 books
Buddhism & Zen in Vietnam
In Relation to the Development of Buddhism in Asia
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 1992
Buddhism & Zen in Vietnam provides, for Western readers, a much needed introduction to this important religion-its history, practices, concepts, and role in the lives of the people, the nation, and Vietnamese culture.
Recently, Vietnam has aroused the attention of the Western world and...
Critical Buddhism
Engaging with Modern Japanese Buddhist Thought
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2016
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the relative calm world of Japanese Buddhist scholarship was thrown into chaos with the publication of several works by Buddhist scholars Hakamaya Noriaki and Matsumoto Shiro, dedicated to the promotion of something they called Critical Buddhism (hihan bukkyo). In...
Tibetan Buddhism in Diaspora
Cultural re-signification in practice and institutions
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2014
The imperialist ambitions of China – which invaded Tibet in the late 1940s – have sparked the spectacular spread of Tibetan Buddhism worldwide, and especially in western countries. This work is a study on the malleability of a particular Buddhist tradition; on its adaptability in new contexts.
The...
by Nan, Huai-Chin
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 1997
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 1997
Nan Huai Chin, a learned representative of the Chinese Buddhist tradition, explores the many different schools of Buddhism and the many stories surrounding the life of Buddha. He explains various philosophical trends in Buddhism and the aspects it hastaken on throughout Asia, Europe, and America. For a solid understanding of Buddhism, this book is clearly indispensable reading! With index.
by NETLANCERS INC
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2012
Collection Of Buddhism Volume 1
"Buddhism has always been fond of parables and many of these were used by the Buddha himself. He taught by parables, 'for men of good understanding will readily enough catch the meaning of what is taught under the shape of a parable.'" Let us read these...
by Kaiten Nukariya
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2012
This study of Zen philosophy and the disciples in China and Japan elaborates on the differences between Mahayana Buddhism and Theraveda. The Zen sect is one of many Buddhist sects and has millions of followers worldwide. Contents: Preface To Second Edition. Preface. Introduction. Chapter I. Life Of...
by D.T. Suzuki
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2007
The highly influential book that helped bring Eastern spiritual principles to the Western world.
One of the world’s leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and...
The Everything Buddhism Book
A complete introduction to the history, traditions, and beliefs of Buddhism, past and present
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2010
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." --Dalai Lama
That's easy for the Dalai Lama to say--but for the rest of us, understanding this mysterious, multilayered faith can be very difficult. With this updated and revised edition of the classic Buddhist primer, you can delve into...
by Richard Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2017
Whether you are interested in learning about Buddhism or looking to make changes in your life, Buddhism for Beginners has you covered. Written in a style that is simple and engaging, it explores the history of Buddhism, its philosophies, and its relevance in today’s society. The book provides numerous...
The Path of Tibetan Buddhism
The End of Suffering and the Discovery of Happiness
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
A remarkable and rare overview of the key aspects of Tibetan Buddhism provided by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Path of Tibetan Buddhism presents a clear and straightforward road map, to how we might end our experience of suffering and discover happiness, drawn by the most celebrated spiritual...
Buddhism
The Wisdom of Buddha, Hinduism and Buddhism, and Buddhist Texts Through the Ages
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2018
This curated collection of primary texts and secondary scholarship offers an engaging and comprehensive view of Buddhism and its founder.
The Wisdom of Buddha: Drawn from the sacred books of Buddhism, this collection reveals the core insights and beliefs of the world’s fourth-largest religion....
An American Buddhist Life
Memoirs of a Modern Dharma Pioneer
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
From the beginning of Charles Prebish’s involvement with Buddhism in 1965, Buddhism has made huge inroads on the North American continent, and world-wide, both in terms of its scholarship and globalization. He has been fortunate enough to know and work with an incredible group of brilliant scholars...
by Jonathan Landaw, Stephan Bodian, Gudrun Bühnemann
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2011
Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religion
Buddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental...
A Buddhist Crossroads
Pioneer Western Buddhists and Asian Networks 1860-1960
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2016
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Buddhism in Asia was transformed by the impact of colonial modernity and new technologies and began to spread in earnest to the West. Transnational networking among Asian Buddhists and early western converts engendered pioneering attempts to develop new kinds...