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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism

The Buddhist on Death Row (Paperback): David Sheff The Buddhist on Death Row (Paperback)
David Sheff
R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an extraordinary story of redemption in the darkest of places. Jarvis Jay Masters's early life was a horror story whose outline we know too well. Born in Long Beach, California, his house was filled with crack, alcohol, physical abuse, and men who paid his mother for sex. He and his siblings were split up and sent to foster care when he was five, and he progressed quickly to juvenile detention, car theft, armed robbery, and ultimately San Quentin. While in prison, he was set up for the murder of a guard - a conviction which landed him on death row, where he's been since 1990. At the time of his murder trial, he was held in solitary confinement, torn by rage and anxiety, felled by headaches, seizures, and panic attacks. A criminal investigator repeatedly offered to teach him breathing exercises which he repeatedly refused, until desperation moved him. With uncanny clarity, David Sheff describes Masters's gradual but profound transformation from a man dedicated to hurting others to one who has prevented violence on the prison yard, counselled high school kids by mail, and helped prisoners -and even guards - find meaning in their lives. Along the way, Masters becomes drawn to the Buddhist principles - compassion, sacrifice, and living in the moment -and gains the admiration of Buddhists worldwide. And while he is still in San Quentin and still on death row, he shows us all how to ease our everyday suffering, relish the light that surrounds us, and endure the tragedies that befall us all.

My Revision Notes: A-level Religious Studies Buddhism (Paperback): Richard Houghton-Knight My Revision Notes: A-level Religious Studies Buddhism (Paperback)
Richard Houghton-Knight
R427 Discovery Miles 4 270 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Target exam success with My Revision Notes. Our updated approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a revision guide students can rely on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes: A-level Religious Studies Buddhism will help students to: - Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner - Consolidate your knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage - Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular tasks and answers - Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid

The Buddha and His Religion (Routledge Revivals) (Paperback): J. Saint-Hilaire The Buddha and His Religion (Routledge Revivals) (Paperback)
J. Saint-Hilaire
R1,405 Discovery Miles 14 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1914, this is a fascinating investigation of the origins of Buddhism, drawing on a wealth of evidence relating to the life and teachings of the Buddha. First considering how the study of the Buddhist doctrine can be used to critique religious systems such as Christianity, Barthelemy Saint-Hilaire proceeds to discuss Buddhism at three different periods of its history: the life and legend of the Buddha as demonstrated within canonical works, Buddhism in India during the seventh century, and finally, Buddhism in Sri Lanka (formally 'Ceylon') at the start of the twentieth century. Principally a philosophical study surrounding the origins and principles of Buddhism, this reissue will be of particular value to students researching contemporary perceptions of the Buddhist faith.

Buddhism, Knowledge and Liberation - A Philosophical Study (Paperback): David Burton Buddhism, Knowledge and Liberation - A Philosophical Study (Paperback)
David Burton
R1,118 Discovery Miles 11 180 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Buddhism is essentially a teaching about liberation - from suffering, ignorance, selfishness and continued rebirth. Knowledge of 'the way things really are' is thought by many Buddhists to be vital in bringing about this emancipation. This book is a philosophical study of the notion of liberating knowledge as it occurs in a range of Buddhist sources. Buddhism, Knowledge and Liberation assesses the common Buddhist idea that knowledge of the three characteristics of existence (impermanence, not-self and suffering) is the key to liberation. It argues that this claim must be seen in the context of the Buddhist path and training as a whole. Detailed attention is also given to anti-realist, sceptical and mystical strands within the Buddhist tradition, all of which make distinctive claims about liberating knowledge and the nature of reality. David Burton seeks to uncover various problematic assumptions which underpin the Buddhist worldview. Sensitive to the wide diversity of philosophical perspectives and interpretations that Buddhism has engendered, this book makes a serious contribution to critical and philosophically aware engagement with Buddhist thought. Written in an accessible style, it will be of value to those interested in Buddhist Studies and broader issues in comparative philosophy and religion.

Buddhist Perspectives on the Ecocrisis (Paperback): K. Sandell Buddhist Perspectives on the Ecocrisis (Paperback)
K. Sandell
R82 Discovery Miles 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Spread of Tibetan Buddhism in China - Charisma, Money, Enlightenment (Paperback): Dan Smyer Yu The Spread of Tibetan Buddhism in China - Charisma, Money, Enlightenment (Paperback)
Dan Smyer Yu
R1,172 Discovery Miles 11 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusing on contemporary Tibetan Buddhist revivals in the Tibetan regions of the Sichuan and Qinghai Provinces in China, this book explores the intricate entanglements of the Buddhist revivals with cultural identity, state ideology, and popular imagination of Tibetan Buddhist spirituality in contemporary China. In turn, the author explores the broader socio-cultural implications of such revivals. Based on detailed cross-regional ethnographic work, the book demonstrates that the revival of Tibetan Buddhism in contemporary China is intimately bound with both the affirming and negating forces of globalization, modernity, and politics of religion, indigenous identity reclamation, and the market economy. The analysis highlights the multidimensionality of Tibetan Buddhism in relation to different religious, cultural, and political constituencies of China. By recognizing the greater contexts of China's politics of religion and of the global status of Tibetan Buddhism, this book presents an argument that the revival of Tibetan Buddhism is not an isolated event limited merely to Tibetan regions; instead, it is a result of the intersection of both local and global transformative changes. The book is a useful contribution to students and scholars of Asian religion and Chinese studies.

How to Relax (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh How to Relax (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh 1
R145 R116 Discovery Miles 1 160 Save R29 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

How to Relax is part of a new series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. This book guides us in achieving deep relaxation, controlling stress, and renewing mental clarity. With sections on healing, relief from non-stop thinking, transforming unpleasant sounds, solitude, and more, How to Relax will help you achieve the benefits of relaxation no matter where you are.

Buddhist Ceremonies and Rituals of Sri Lanka (Paperback): A.G.S. Kariyawasam Buddhist Ceremonies and Rituals of Sri Lanka (Paperback)
A.G.S. Kariyawasam
R50 Discovery Miles 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Why Be Happy? - The Japanese Way of Acceptance (Paperback): Scott Haas Why Be Happy? - The Japanese Way of Acceptance (Paperback)
Scott Haas
R325 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R65 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This book offers a path to well-being and satisfaction for the anxious and exhausted and anyone charmed by concepts such as hygge, ikigai, and wabi sabi. Psychologist Scott Haas spends much of his time in Japan, and with this book he provides a host of delightful examples of the way he has been made welcome, accepted and happy in this distant country, as well as many thought provoking and practical lessons which you can apply. WHY BE HAPPY? will help make your world a happier place by discovering a place of contentment and peace amid the chaos of modern life.

The Heart of the Buddha's Path (Paperback): Dalai Lama XIV The Heart of the Buddha's Path (Paperback)
Dalai Lama XIV
R267 R137 Discovery Miles 1 370 Save R130 (49%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Vangisa - An Early Buddhist Poet (Paperback): John Ireland Vangisa - An Early Buddhist Poet (Paperback)
John Ireland
R82 Discovery Miles 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Zen Teaching Of Huang Po - On The Transmission Of Mind (Paperback): Blofeld The Zen Teaching Of Huang Po - On The Transmission Of Mind (Paperback)
Blofeld
R404 R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Save R83 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This complete translation of the original collection of sermons, dialogues, and anecdotes of Huang Po, the illustrious Chinese master of the Tang Dynasty, allows the Western reader to gain an understanding of Zen from the original source, one of the key works in its teachings; it also offers deep and often startling insights into the rich treasures of Eastern thought. Nowhere is the use of paradox in Zen illustrated better than in the teaching of Huang Po, who shows how the experience of intuitive knowledge that reveals to a man what he is cannot be communicated by words. With the help of these paradoxes, beautifully and simply presented in this collection, Huang Po could set his disciples on the right path. It is in this fashion that the Zen master leads his listener into truth, often by a single phrase designed to destroy his particular demon of ignorance.

Both Sides of the Circle (Routledge Revivals) - The Autobiography of Christmas Humphreys (Hardcover): Christmas Humphreys Both Sides of the Circle (Routledge Revivals) - The Autobiography of Christmas Humphreys (Hardcover)
Christmas Humphreys
R5,098 Discovery Miles 50 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1978, Christmas Humphrey's autobiography presents the fascinating history of a life rich and varied in both private and in public. Spanning seven decades it touches on many events of historical interest in which he was personally involved. Among them the abdication of Edward VIII, the Japanese War Trials and his time with the Dalai Lama after his flight from Tibet. The author gives a graphic portrait of life behind the Bar and on the Bench - of what it is like to prosecute and to defend, and of the immense difficulties which face a judge when passing sentence. Here too are recollections of many famous cases of the twentieth century, and of the many murder trials in which he appeared as prosecuting counsel or judge. Of equal interest is his fifty years' of work in the field of English Buddhism. In 1924 he and his wife founded the Buddhist Society, which would become hugely influential in the spread of Buddhism throughout the West. Both Sides of the Circle is rich in humour and humanity. There is the joyful account of the author's Edwardian Boyhood followed by the tragedy of his brother's death in World War 1, which lead to the awakening of his interest in Buddhism and Theosophy. He speaks freely of his encounters with the Dalai Lama, with D.T. Suzuki, with Jung and with the Royal families of Thailand, Sikkim and Nepal, as well as his travels throughout the Europe and in the Orient. Both sides of the Circle is more than autobiography - it is also a spiritual odyssey whose reissue will be of great interest to those who've enjoyed Christmas Humphreys' other work and wish to know more about his brilliant career. It will also be very welcome to those wanted to learn about Buddhism in general, and the origins of English Buddhism in particular.

Exploring Buddhism (Routledge Revivals) (Hardcover): Christmas Humphreys Exploring Buddhism (Routledge Revivals) (Hardcover)
Christmas Humphreys
R5,085 Discovery Miles 50 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Buddhist field of knowledge is now so vast that few can master all of it, and the study and application of its principles must be a matter of choice. One may choose the magnificent moral philosophy of Theravada, the oldest school, or the Zen training of Japan; or special themes such as the doctrine of No-self, the Mahayana emphasis on compassion or the universal law of Karma and Rebirth. But the intense self-discipline needed for true spiritual experience calls for specialization of subject and technique. In this reissue, first published in 1974, Christmas Humphreys takes us on a personal journey through Buddhism, offering insights into the many different paths, doctrines and approaches to Buddhism. This collection of twenty essays ranges from history to doctrine, and from the rise of Buddhism in the West through to the finer points of its everyday practice. It is a truly valuable piece of Western Buddhist literature and its reissue will be welcomed be scholars of Buddhism and interested laypeople alike.

Buddhism in the Modern World (Hardcover): David L. McMahan Buddhism in the Modern World (Hardcover)
David L. McMahan
R3,935 Discovery Miles 39 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Buddhism in the Modern World explores the challenges faced by Buddhism today, the distinctive forms that it has taken, the individuals and movements that have shaped it, and the modern history of Buddhism in different geographical regions. Part one surveys the Buddhist tradition in different parts of the world, from Southeast Asia to North America, while part two explores key themes including globalisation, gender issues, and the ways in which Buddhism has confronted modernity, science, popular culture and national politics. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the field, and is designed to offer a lively and up to date overview of the subject. Students and scholars alike will find this book an indispensable guide to the living Buddhist tradition

Studying Buddhism in Practice (Hardcover): John S Harding Studying Buddhism in Practice (Hardcover)
John S Harding; Series edited by Hillary P Rodrigues
R3,913 Discovery Miles 39 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Buddhism is rich in fascinating practices and rituals. From well known rituals such as chanting sutras or painting mandalas to lesser known rites associated with death or stupa consecration, or derived from contact with other religions, this book offers students a unique understanding of the living tradition. It draws on eye witness reports of Buddhism on the ground, but also provides a reflective context within which the practices can be understood and appreciated. It covers religious and lay practices, art and festivals, regional and temporal variations, socio-political practices, and much else. Written by an authority on the topic, each chapter introduces a ritual or practice, describes it as the author has observed it and then goes on to discuss its context and significance. All entries include a list of further reading as well as photographs to help students deepen their understanding.

Wherever you go, there you are (deckle-edge) - Mindfulness meditation in everyday life (Paperback, 10th Revised ed.): Jon... Wherever you go, there you are (deckle-edge) - Mindfulness meditation in everyday life (Paperback, 10th Revised ed.)
Jon Kabat-Zinn
R531 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R125 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Mindfulness is considered the heart of Buddhist meditation but its essence is universal and of deep practical benefit to all.& nbsp; In essence, mindfulness is about wakefulness.& nbsp; Our minds are such that we are often more asleep than awake to the unique beauty and possibilities of each present moment as it unfolds.& nbsp; In WHEREVER YOU GO THERE YOU ARE, Jon Kabat-Zinn maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one??'s own life.& nbsp; It speaks both to those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone who cares deeply about reclaiming the richness of his or her moments.& nbsp;

Introducing Tibetan Buddhism (Hardcover): Geoffrey Samuel Introducing Tibetan Buddhism (Hardcover)
Geoffrey Samuel
R4,074 Discovery Miles 40 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Tibetan Buddhism is the most widely encountered and generally known Buddhist tradition in the world. From meditation classes to garden statues, from music and film to the popularity of the Dalai Lama, Introducing Tibetan Buddhism is the ideal starting point for students wishing to undertake a comprehensive study of the fascinating Tibetan Buddhist and Tibetan Bon religions. This lively introduction covers the whole spectrum of Tibetan religious history, from early Tibetan figures, and the development of the old and new schools of Buddhism, to the spread and influence of Tibetan Buddhism throughout the world. Geoffrey Samuel, an experienced teacher of Tibetan religions, introduces the major contemporary Buddhist traditions of Nyingmapa, Kagyupa, Sakyapa, Geluga and Bon, and the bodies of Tibetan textual material, including the writings of major lamas, and the relationship between the practical and textual transmission of the religion. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes text boxes, summary charts, a glossary and a list of further reading to aid students' understanding and revision. The accompanying website for this book can be found at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415456654.

How Compassion can Transform our Politics, Economy, and Society (Paperback): Matt Hawkins, Jennifer Nadel How Compassion can Transform our Politics, Economy, and Society (Paperback)
Matt Hawkins, Jennifer Nadel
R895 Discovery Miles 8 950 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

How Compassion can Transform our Politics, Economy, and Society draws together experts across disciplines - ranging from psychology to climate science, philosophy to economics, history to business - to explore the power of compassion to transform politics, our society, and our economy. The book shows that compassion can be used as the basis of a new political, economic, and social philosophy as well as a practical tool to address climate breakdown, inequality, homelessness, and more. Crucially, it also provides a detailed plan for its execution. It marks the first time that the study of compassion has been applied across multiple disciplines. The book provides a template for the study of compassion on an interdisciplinary basis and will appeal to academics, professionals, and the general reader searching for a fresh and inspiring approach to the seemingly intractable problems facing the world.

Zen Golf (Hardcover): Dr.Joseph Parent Zen Golf (Hardcover)
Dr.Joseph Parent
R395 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R101 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this ground-breaking approach to golf instruction, Dr Joseph Parent, both a noted PGA Tour coach and a respected Buddhist teacher, draws on this natural connection to teach golfers how to play with more consistency and less frustration, and consequently how to lower their scores. 'When body and mind are synchronized, we can uncover our inherent dignity and confidence. The ultimate goal is not just to help people become better golfers, but better human beings.' Zen Golf offers a fresh perspective for golf and for life. Instead of focusing on what's wrong with us - what's broken, flawed or missing - we can take the attitude that there is something fundamentally, essentially right with us. In chapters such as 'How to Get from the Practice Tee to the First Tee', 'You Practice What You Fear', and 'How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf', author Joseph Parent shows how to make one's mind an ally rather than an enemy: how to stay calm, clear the interference that leads to bad shots, and eliminate bad habits and mental mistakes. Rather than an instruction manual that takes you through a systematic programme, it is a collection of brief chapters offering the wisdom of traditional Zen stories and teachings distilled from a lifetime of actual lessons with golfers, many of whom are PGA professionals. Continued success at golf (and any other endeavour) requires preparation, action and response - these form the framework for the instructions presented in Zen Golf. Applied correctly, they will help every reader of this unique book to achieve their peak performance.

Art of Exile - Paintings by Tibetan Children in India (Paperback): Clare Harris Art of Exile - Paintings by Tibetan Children in India (Paperback)
Clare Harris
R884 R825 Discovery Miles 8 250 Save R59 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a wonderful book that enables the reader to understand the sad situation of Tibet through the eyes of the Tibetan school children. Many of these children suffer from the separation and loss of their families in Chinese-occupied Tibet. The book brings to life their childhood memories, the Tibetan spirit and culture and the future aspiration of these unfortunate children who now in exile have the opportunity for education like their counterparts in the free world.

Power, Wealth and Women in Indian Mahayana Buddhism - The Gandavyuha-sutra (Hardcover): Douglas Osto Power, Wealth and Women in Indian Mahayana Buddhism - The Gandavyuha-sutra (Hardcover)
Douglas Osto
R4,353 Discovery Miles 43 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the concepts of power, wealth and women in the important Mahayana Buddhist scripture known as the Gandavyuha-sutra, and relates these to the text 's social context in ancient Indian during the Buddhist Middle Period (0 500 CE).

Employing contemporary textual theory, worldview analysis and structural narrative theory, the author puts forward a new approach to the study of Mahayana Buddhist sources, the systems approach, by which literature is viewed as embedded in a social system. Consequently, he analyses the Gandavyuha in the contexts of reality, society and the individual, and applies these notions to the key themes of power, wealth and women. The study reveals that the spiritual hierarchy represented within the Gandavyuha replicates the political hierarchies in India during Buddhism 's Middle Period, that the role of wealth mirrors its significance as a sign of spiritual status in Indian Buddhist society, and that the substantial number of female spiritual guides in the narrative reflects the importance of royal women patrons of Indian Buddhism at the time.

This book will appeal to higher-level undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars of religious studies, Buddhist studies, Asian studies, South Asian studies and Indology.

The Central Philosophy of Buddhism - A Study of the Madhyamika System (Hardcover): T.R.V. Murti The Central Philosophy of Buddhism - A Study of the Madhyamika System (Hardcover)
T.R.V. Murti
R5,092 Discovery Miles 50 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1955. The Madhyamika philosophy is, in the author's view, the philosophy which created a revolution in Buddhism and through that in the whole range of Indian philosophy. This volume is a study of the Madhyamika philosophy in all its important aspects and is divided into three parts: Historical: this traces the origin and development of the Madhyamika philosophy. The second part concentrates on a full and critical exposition of the Madhyamika philosophy, the structure of its dialectic, its conception of the Absolute and its ethics and religion. The last part of the book compares the Madhyamika with some of the well-known dialectical systems of the West (Kant, Hegel and Bradley) and undertakes a short study of the different absolutisms (Madhyamika, Vijnanavada and the Vedanta).

Pathways of Buddhist Thought - Essays from The Wheel (Hardcover): Ven. Nyanaponika Pathways of Buddhist Thought - Essays from The Wheel (Hardcover)
Ven. Nyanaponika
R5,082 Discovery Miles 50 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days





Originally published in 1971.


The essays in this volume cover some of the most important aspects of Buddhism and include discussion of such themes as the nature of Buddhism, Buddhist ethics and philosophical concepts, Buddhism and science, the Power of Mindfulness, Anatta and Nibbana.





The Buddha's Philosophy - Selections from the Pali Canon and an Introductory Essay (Hardcover): G.F. Allen The Buddha's Philosophy - Selections from the Pali Canon and an Introductory Essay (Hardcover)
G.F. Allen
R5,086 Discovery Miles 50 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This study, originally published in 1959, traces the origin of Buddhism in Brahmanism, and fixes its relationship to Hinduism, describing and stressing the basic importance of Buddhist contemplation. The first half of the book introduces the very heart of Buddhism, while the second part presents the Teaching itself, as handed down in the canonical writings of the ancient East.

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