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The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Hardcover, lst American ed): Ed. and Translated by Graham Coleman & Gyurme Dorje The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Hardcover, lst American ed)
Ed. and Translated by Graham Coleman & Gyurme Dorje
R1,267 R1,074 Discovery Miles 10 740 Save R193 (15%) In Stock

One of the greatest works created by any culture and overwhelmingly the most significant of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but none encompassed the work in its entirety. Now, in one of the year's most important publishing events, the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity and beauty.

With an introductory commentary by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, who calls this translation "an extraordinary accomplishment undertaken with great care over many years" this complete edition faithfully presents the insights and intentions of the original work. It includes one of the most detailed and compelling descriptions of the after-death state in world literature, exquisitely written practices that can transform our experience of daily life, guidance on helping those who are dying, and an inspirational perspective on coping with bereavement. Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters, including HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and learned scholars such as Khamtrul Rinpoche and Zenkar Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama says, "I hope that the profound insights contained in this work will be a source of inspiration and support to many interested people around the world."

The Religion of the Samurai - A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan (Hardcover): Kaiten Nukariya The Religion of the Samurai - A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan (Hardcover)
Kaiten Nukariya
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Be Compassionate - A Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World (Paperback): Dalai Lama How to Be Compassionate - A Handbook for Creating Inner Peace and a Happier World (Paperback)
Dalai Lama; Translated by Jeffrey Hopkins; Edited by Jeffrey Hopkins
R395 R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Save R32 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Each one of us is responsible for all of humankind, and for the environment in which we live. . . . We must seek to lessen the suffering of others. Rather than working solely to acquire wealth, we need to do something meaningful, something seriously directed toward the welfare of humanity as a whole. To do this, you need to recognize that the whole world is part of you. --from "How to Be Compassionate"
The surest path to true happiness lies in being intimately concerned with the welfare of others. Or, as His Holiness the Dalai Lama would say, in "compassion."
In "How to Be Compassionate, "His Holiness reveals basic mistakes of attitude that lead us to inner turmoil, and how we can correct them to achieve a better tomorrow. He demonstrates precisely how opening our hearts and minds to other people is the best way to overcome the misguided ideas that are at the root of all our problems. He shows us how compassion can be a continuous wellspring of happiness in our own lives and how our newfound happiness can extend outward from us in ever wider and wider circles.
As we become more compassionate human beings, our friends, family, neighbors, loved ones--and even our enemies--will find themselves less frequently in the thrall of destructive emotions like anger, jealousy, and fear, prompting them to become more warmhearted, kind, and harmonious forces within their own circles. With simple language and startling clarity, His Holiness makes evident as never before that the path to global harmony begins in the hearts of individual women and men. Enlivened by personal anecdotes and intimate accounts of the Dalai Lama's experiences as a student, thinker, political leader, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, "How to Be Compassionate "gives seekers of all faiths the keys to overcoming anger, hatred, and selfishness-- the primary obstacles to happiness--and to becoming agents of positive transformation in our communities and the world at large.

Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism (Paperback, 2nd edition): Peter Masefield Divine Revelation in Pali Buddhism (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Peter Masefield
R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this book, the author, with his extensive knowledge of the Pali canon (the earliest texts of Buddhism), argues that, in his lifetime, the Buddha and his mission were regarded quite differently to the manner in which they are presented today. Far from being seen as one teaching a means of liberation for all to follow, he was instead regarded - as is still the typical Indian guru - as one imparting teachings only to those whom he deemed capable of benefiting from them. In the story of initiation as recorded in the "Nikayas" (discourses of the Buddha compiled by his contemporaries immediately following his death), this book presents evidence that makes it clear that salvation in early Buddhism depended upon the saving intervention of the Buddha's grace and that, contrary to the now commonly accepted view of Buddhism as a rationalistic philosophy of self-endeavour, the picture that emerges from a careful examination of the canonical texts is one of Buddhism as a revealed religion in every sense of the term, and the Buddha as every bit the divine guru. In considering the relationship of Buddhism to the Brahmanic (Hindu) tradition, this book shows that the Buddha was critical of the Brahmins solely on the grounds that they no longer lived up to the social and religious ideals associated with their predecessors, and that, if the Buddha was a reformer, this was only so in the sense that he advocated a return to the former conservatism of Vedic India.

Toward a New Image of Paramartha - Yogacara and Tathagatagarbha Buddhism Revisited (Hardcover): Ching Keng Toward a New Image of Paramartha - Yogacara and Tathagatagarbha Buddhism Revisited (Hardcover)
Ching Keng
R3,206 Discovery Miles 32 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Yogacara and Tathagatagarbha are often regarded as antagonistic Indian Buddhist traditions. Paramartha (499-569) is traditionally credited with amalgamating these philosophies by translating one of the most influential Tathagatagarbha texts in East Asia, the Awakening of Faith in Mahayana, and introducing Tathagatagarbha notions into his translations of Yogacara texts. Engaging with the digitalized Chinese Buddhist canon, Ching Keng draws on clues from a long-lost Dunhuang fragment and considers its striking similarities with Paramartha's corpus with respect to terminology, style of phrasing, and doctrines. In this cutting-edge interpretation of the concept of jiexing, Keng demystifies the image of Paramartha and makes the case that the fragment holds the key to recover his original teachings.

Alone in a World of Wounds (Hardcover): Shodhin K Geiman Alone in a World of Wounds (Hardcover)
Shodhin K Geiman
R1,231 R1,032 Discovery Miles 10 320 Save R199 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
I May Be Wrong - The Sunday Times Bestseller (Paperback): Bjoern Natthiko Lindeblad I May Be Wrong - The Sunday Times Bestseller (Paperback)
Bjoern Natthiko Lindeblad
R304 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R29 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'This book really, really will stay with me forever. It's not only laced with the most incredible wisdom, but it's also gentle and beautiful and eloquent. It brought me so much joy and so much comfort' FEARNE COTTON The Sunday Times bestselling book of comfort and timeless wisdom from former forest monk, Bjoern Natthiko Lindeblad We like to think we can determine the path our life takes, but events rarely unfold the way we plan for or expect. In this international bestseller, former forest monk Bjoern Natthiko Lindeblad draws on his humbling journey towards navigating uncertainty - helping you, with kindness and good humour, to: - Let go of the small stuff - Accept the things you cannot control - Manage difficult emotions - Find stillness at busy times - Face yourself - and others - without judgment Infusing the everyday with heart and grace, this is a wise and soothing handbook for dealing with life's challenges.

Interrelatedness in Chinese Religious Traditions - An Intercultural Philosophy (Hardcover): Diana Arghirescu Interrelatedness in Chinese Religious Traditions - An Intercultural Philosophy (Hardcover)
Diana Arghirescu
R3,032 Discovery Miles 30 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The study of religions is essential for understanding other cultures, building a sense of belonging in a multicultural world and fostering a global intercultural dialogue. Exploring Chinese religions as one interlocutor in this dialogue, Diana Arghirescu engages with Song-dynasty Confucian and Buddhist theoretical developments through a detailed study of the original texts of the Chan scholar-monk Qisong (1007-1072) and the Neo-Confucian master Zhu Xi (1130-1200). Starting with these figures, she builds an interpretive theory focusing on "ethical interrelatedness" and proposes it as a theoretical tool for the study of the Chinese religious traditions. By actively engaging with other contemporary theories of religion and refusing to approach Chinese religions with Western frameworks, Arghirescu's comparative perspective makes it possible to uncover differences between the various Western and Chinese cultural presuppositions upon which these theories are built. As such, this book breaks new ground in the methodology of religious studies, comparative philosophy and furthers our understanding of the Confucian-Buddhist interaction.

The Horse Master's Daughter (Hardcover): Elles Lohuis The Horse Master's Daughter (Hardcover)
Elles Lohuis
R754 Discovery Miles 7 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Opposite of Namaste - (Bookstore Edition) (Hardcover, Dust Jacket ed.): Timber Hawkeye The Opposite of Namaste - (Bookstore Edition) (Hardcover, Dust Jacket ed.)
Timber Hawkeye
R620 R563 Discovery Miles 5 630 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
No Mud, No Lotus - The Art of Transforming Suffering (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh No Mud, No Lotus - The Art of Transforming Suffering (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh
R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Descending the Mountain - Returning to the world of men (Hardcover): Gianna Giavelli Descending the Mountain - Returning to the world of men (Hardcover)
Gianna Giavelli
R970 Discovery Miles 9 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lost Way to the Good - Dionysian Platonism, Shin Buddhism, and the Shared Quest to Reconnect a Divided World (Hardcover):... The Lost Way to the Good - Dionysian Platonism, Shin Buddhism, and the Shared Quest to Reconnect a Divided World (Hardcover)
Thomas Plant
R845 Discovery Miles 8 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Year of Zen Mindfulness - Daily Practices and Meditations to Find Focus and Peace (Paperback): Alex Kakuyo A Year of Zen Mindfulness - Daily Practices and Meditations to Find Focus and Peace (Paperback)
Alex Kakuyo
R491 R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Save R26 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Susquehanna - Student Newspaper (Vol. 26; Nos. 1-33); Sept 1919-June 1920 (Hardcover): Susquehanna University Susquehanna - Student Newspaper (Vol. 26; Nos. 1-33); Sept 1919-June 1920 (Hardcover)
Susquehanna University
R826 Discovery Miles 8 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
What Time is It? You Mean Now?: Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of them All (Paperback, Simon & Schuste): Yogi Berra What Time is It? You Mean Now?: Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of them All (Paperback, Simon & Schuste)
Yogi Berra
R407 R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Save R30 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Could Confucius hit a curveball?
Could Yoda block the plate?
Can the Dalai Lama dig one out of the dirt?

No, there is only one Zen master who could contemplate the circle of life while rounding the bases.

Who is this guru lurking in the grand old game? Well, he's the winner of ten World Series rings, a member of both the Hall of Fame and the All-Century Team, and perhaps the most popular and beloved ballplayer of all time. And without effort or artifice he's waxed poetic on the mysteries of time ("It gets late awful early out there"), the meaning of community ("It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore"), and even the omnipresence of hope in the direst circumstances ("It ain't over 'til it's over").

It's Yogi Berra, of course, and in What Time Is It? You Mean Now? Yogi expounds on the funny, warm, borderline inadvertent insights that are his trademark. Twenty-six chapters, one for each letter, examine the words, the meaning, and the uplifting example of a kid from St. Louis who grew up to become the consummate Yankee and the ultimate Yogi.



Susquehanna - Student Newspaper (Vol. 16; Nos. 1-9); Oct 1905-June 1906 (Hardcover): Susquehanna University Susquehanna - Student Newspaper (Vol. 16; Nos. 1-9); Oct 1905-June 1906 (Hardcover)
Susquehanna University
R937 Discovery Miles 9 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Probing the Sutras (Hardcover): Guy Gibbon Probing the Sutras (Hardcover)
Guy Gibbon; Foreword by Roger Jackson; Preface by Tim Burkett
R880 R758 Discovery Miles 7 580 Save R122 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Bodhisattva and the Space Age - The Great Idea in Our Time (Hardcover): Roger Weir The Bodhisattva and the Space Age - The Great Idea in Our Time (Hardcover)
Roger Weir
R552 R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Save R41 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Susquehanna - Student Newspaper (Vol. 8; Nos. 1-10); Sept 1898- June 1899 (Hardcover): Susquehanna University Susquehanna - Student Newspaper (Vol. 8; Nos. 1-10); Sept 1898- June 1899 (Hardcover)
Susquehanna University
R1,075 Discovery Miles 10 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Stillpoint - Reflections From A Year On The Cliff (Hardcover): Barrett Martin Stillpoint - Reflections From A Year On The Cliff (Hardcover)
Barrett Martin
R802 Discovery Miles 8 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Buddhist CEO (Hardcover): Thane Lawrie The Buddhist CEO (Hardcover)
Thane Lawrie
R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Instant Karma - The Day It Happened (Hardcover): David Michie Instant Karma - The Day It Happened (Hardcover)
David Michie
R893 R823 Discovery Miles 8 230 Save R70 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wise Tales From the East - The Essential Collection (Hardcover): Uri Kaplan Wise Tales From the East - The Essential Collection (Hardcover)
Uri Kaplan
R596 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tales of the Pen Master - Zen Stories for Editors, Proofreaders, and Other Publishing Professionals (Hardcover): Jack Lyon Tales of the Pen Master - Zen Stories for Editors, Proofreaders, and Other Publishing Professionals (Hardcover)
Jack Lyon
R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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