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

Encountering Buddhism and Islam in Premodern Central and South Asia (Hardcover): Blain Auer, Ingo Strauch Encountering Buddhism and Islam in Premodern Central and South Asia (Hardcover)
Blain Auer, Ingo Strauch
R3,857 Discovery Miles 38 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume brings together a variety of historians, epigraphists, philologists, art historians and archaeologists to address the understanding of the encounter between Buddhist and Muslim communities in South and Central Asia during the medieval period. The articles collected here provoke a fresh look at the relevant sources. The main areas touched by this new research can be divided into five broad categories: deconstructing scholarship on Buddhist/Muslim interactions, cultural and religious exchanges, perceptions of the other, transmission of knowledge, and trade and economics. The subjects covered are wide ranging and demonstrate the vast challenges involved in dealing with historical, social, cultural and economic frameworks that span Central and South Asia of the premodern world. We hope that the results show promise for future research produced on Buddhist and Muslim encounters. The intended audience is specialists in Asian Studies, Buddhist Studies and Islamic Studies.

Guided Meditation for Kundalini Awakening - Align Your Chakras, Awaken Your Third Eye, Become More Confident, Find Inner Peace,... Guided Meditation for Kundalini Awakening - Align Your Chakras, Awaken Your Third Eye, Become More Confident, Find Inner Peace, Develop Mindfulness, and Heal Your Soul (Hardcover)
Kaizen Mindfulness Meditations
R427 R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Save R33 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Merleau-Ponty and Buddhism (Hardcover, New): Jin Y Park, Gereon Kopf Merleau-Ponty and Buddhism (Hardcover, New)
Jin Y Park, Gereon Kopf; Contributions by Michael P Berman, David Brubaker, Gerald Cipriani, …
R3,523 R3,159 Discovery Miles 31 590 Save R364 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Merleau-Ponty and Buddhism explores a new mode of philosophizing through a comparative study of Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology and philosophies of major Buddhist thinkers such as Nagarjuna, Chinul, Dogen, Shinran, and Nishida Kitaro. Challenging the dualistic paradigm of existing philosophical traditions, Merleau-Ponty proposes a philosophy in which the traditional opposites are encountered through mutual penetration. Likewise, a Buddhist worldview is articulated in the theory of dependent co-arising, or the middle path, which comprehends the world and beings in the third space, where the subject and the object, or eternalism and annihilation, exist independent of one another. The thirteen essays in this volume explore this third space in their discussions of Merleau-Ponty's concepts of the intentional arc, the flesh of the world, and the chiasm of visibility in connection with the Buddhist doctrine of no-self and the five aggregates, the Tiantai Buddhist concept of threefold truth, Zen Buddhist huatou meditation, the invocation of the Amida Buddha in True Pure Land Buddhism, and Nishida's concept of basho. In his philosophical project, Merleau-Ponty makes vigorous efforts to challenge the boundaries that divide philosophy and non-philosophy, the East and the West, experience and concepts, the subject and the object, and body and mind. Combining the Eastern philosophical tradition of Buddhism with Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology, Merleau-Ponty and Buddhism offers an intercultural philosophy in which opposites intermingle in a chiasmic relationship, and which brings new understanding regarding the self and the self's relation with others in a globalized and multicultural world.

The Domain of Constant Excess - Plural Worship at the Munnesvaram Temples in Sri Lanka (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed): Rohan Bastin The Domain of Constant Excess - Plural Worship at the Munnesvaram Temples in Sri Lanka (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
Rohan Bastin
R3,020 Discovery Miles 30 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

..".a successfully ambitious effort, richly informative and insightful in its coverage of the site's religious life and most sophisticated in its use and advancing of theoretical perspectives...Profound insights...abound in this complex and rewarding piece of scholarship..a must read for scholars of south Asian religions." -The Australian Journal of Anthropology

The Sri Lankan ethnic conflict that has occurred largely between Sinhala Buddhists and Tamil Hindus is marked by a degree of religious tolerance that sees both communities worshiping together. This study describes one important site of such worship, the ancient Hindu temple complex of Munnesvaram. Standing adjacent to one of Sri Lanka's historical western ports, the fortunes of the Munnesvaram temples have waxed and waned through the years of turbulence, violence and social change that have been the country's lot since the advent of European colonialism in the Indian Ocean. Bastin recounts the story of these temples and analyses how the Hindu temple is reproduced as a center of worship amidst conflict and competition.

Rohan Bastin is Head of the School of Anthropology, Archaeology & Sociology at James Cook University.

Eternal i.v. Pole: My Last Gift of Wisdom I Give to the World I Love; Given to ME by the God I Love (Hardcover): Lama Milkweed... Eternal i.v. Pole: My Last Gift of Wisdom I Give to the World I Love; Given to ME by the God I Love (Hardcover)
Lama Milkweed L Augustine
R830 Discovery Miles 8 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Buddhism, Economics and Science - Further Studies in Socially Engaged Humanistic Buddhism (Hardcover): Ananda Wp Guruge Buddhism, Economics and Science - Further Studies in Socially Engaged Humanistic Buddhism (Hardcover)
Ananda Wp Guruge
R763 Discovery Miles 7 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There are few people in the world who can claim anything near the experience of Professor Ananda Guruge. From his childhood under colonial rule to his early adulthood as a government official for the emerging nation of Sri Lanka and finally to mature years on the international stage of UNESCO, he has witnessed the shifting of social, economic, and religious patterns. It would be misleading to say that he has only "witnessed," because his imprint can been found on many of the institutions of his home country, the influence of the UN in international agreements, the representation of Buddhism to the world community, and in a host of educational centers around the globe. Moving in the highest ranks of prime ministers, presidents, kings, and ambassadors, Professor Guruge has tirelessly pursued his intention of service to society. At the same time, he can be seen working with at-risk youth in Los Angeles, developing strategies for lessening violence when it erupts in our cities, devoting time to helping rescue students who need a mentor, and speaking day after day to service groups, university classes, and leaders of society. With a background such as this, he has unique credentials to appraise the role of Buddhism in the contemporary scene, whether it is in social programs or scientific and technical research. Lewis Lancaster University of California, Berkeley

How to Suffer Well - Timeless Knowledge on Dealing with Hardship and Becoming Anguish-Proof (Hardcover): Peter Hollins How to Suffer Well - Timeless Knowledge on Dealing with Hardship and Becoming Anguish-Proof (Hardcover)
Peter Hollins
R602 Discovery Miles 6 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Guided Meditation for Anxiety - Self-Hypnosis and Guided Imagery for Stress Relief, Boost Confidence and Inner Peace, and... Guided Meditation for Anxiety - Self-Hypnosis and Guided Imagery for Stress Relief, Boost Confidence and Inner Peace, and Reduce Depression with Mindfulness and Positive Affirmations (Hardcover)
Kaizen Mindfulness Meditations
R426 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R33 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Vangisa - An Early Buddhist Poet (Paperback): John Ireland Vangisa - An Early Buddhist Poet (Paperback)
John Ireland
R127 Discovery Miles 1 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Art of Mindful Communication - Speaking and Listening with Wisdom and Compassion (Paperback): Frits Koster, Jetty... The Art of Mindful Communication - Speaking and Listening with Wisdom and Compassion (Paperback)
Frits Koster, Jetty Heynekamp, Victoria Norton
R896 Discovery Miles 8 960 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The book offers a novel introduction to the use of mindfulness skills in communication in a range of settings.

WJEC/Eduqas Religious Studies for A Level Year 2 & A2 - Buddhism (Paperback): Nick Heap, Paula Webber, Richard Gray WJEC/Eduqas Religious Studies for A Level Year 2 & A2 - Buddhism (Paperback)
Nick Heap, Paula Webber, Richard Gray
R989 Discovery Miles 9 890 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Endorsed by WJEC/Eduqas, the Student Book offers high quality support you can trust. / Written by experienced teachers and authors with an in-depth understanding of teaching, learning and assessment at A Level and AS. / A skills-based approach to learning, covering content of the specification with examination preparation from the start. / Developing skills feature focuses on what to do with the content and the issues that are raised with a progressive range of AO1 examples and AO2 exam-focused activities. / Questions and Answers section provides practice questions with student answers and examiner commentaries. / It provides a range of specific activities that target each of the Assessment Objectives to build skills of knowledge, understanding and evaluation. / Includes a range of features to encourage you to consolidate and reinforce your learning.

Buddhist Dictionary - Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines (Paperback): Nyantiloka Buddhist Dictionary - Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines (Paperback)
Nyantiloka
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Complex Buddhist - Doing Good in a Challenging World (Hardcover): Ron Schultz The Complex Buddhist - Doing Good in a Challenging World (Hardcover)
Ron Schultz
R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Introduction to Buddhist Economics - The Relevance of Buddhist Values in Contemporary Economy and Society (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Introduction to Buddhist Economics - The Relevance of Buddhist Values in Contemporary Economy and Society (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Ernest C. H. Ng
R2,628 Discovery Miles 26 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Living in a market-driven economy where short-term profit and economic growth appear to be the ultimate goal, this book explores how Buddhist teachings could bridge the divide between our spiritual and material needs and reconcile the tension between doing good for social interest and doing well for financial success. This book serves as a pioneering effort to systematically introduce Buddhist Economics as an interdisciplinary subject to audience with limited background in either Buddhism or economics. It elaborates some core concepts in Buddhist teachings, their relevance to economics, and means of achieving sustainability for individuals, society and the environment with the cultivation of ethical living and well-being. Through scholarly research from relevant fields including Buddhist studies, economics, behavioral finance, cognitive science, and psychology, this book illustrates the relevance of Buddhist values in the contemporary economy and society, as well as the efficacy of Buddhist perspectives on decision-making in daily life.

The Revival of Buddhist Monasticism in Medieval China (Hardcover, New): Huaiyu Chen The Revival of Buddhist Monasticism in Medieval China (Hardcover, New)
Huaiyu Chen
R2,170 Discovery Miles 21 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the first book in any language offering a comprehensive study that places Daoxuan (596-667), one of the most important scholarly monks, in the context of medieval Chinese Buddhist history. In presenting a fresh image of medieval monastic life of Chinese Buddhism, it focuses on several key issues in Daoxuan's work, including the veneration of Buddha's relics, the re-creation of the ordination platform and ordination ritual, and how the Buddhist community reclassified and dealt with monastic property. It is indispensable for all those who are interested in the religions and history of medieval China and comparative monasticism.

How Things Are - An Introduction to Buddhist Metaphysics (Hardcover): Mark Siderits How Things Are - An Introduction to Buddhist Metaphysics (Hardcover)
Mark Siderits
R2,971 R2,637 Discovery Miles 26 370 Save R334 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

It is widely known that Buddhists deny the existence of the self. However, Buddhist philosophers defend interesting positions on a variety of other issues in fundamental ontology. In particular, they have important things to say about ontological reduction and the nature of the causal relation. Amidst the prolonged debate over global anti-realism, Buddhist philosophers devised an innovative approach to the radical nominalist denial of all universals and real resemblances. While some defend presentism, others propound eternalism. In How Things Are, Mark Siderits presents the arguments that Buddhist philosophers developed on these and other issues. Those with an interest in metaphysics may find new and interesting insights into what the Buddhists had to say about their ideas. This work is designed to introduce some of the more important fruits of Buddhist metaphysical inquiry to philosophers with little or no prior knowledge of that tradition. While there is plenty of scholarship on the Indian Buddhist philosophical tradition, it is primarily concerned with the historical details, often presupposes background knowledge of the major schools and figures, and makes ample use of untranslated Sanskrit technical terms. What has been missing from this area of philosophical inquiry, are studies that make the Buddhist tradition accessible to philosophers who are interested in solving metaphysical problems. This work fills that gap by focusing not on history and texts but on the metaphysical puzzles themselves, and on ways of trying to solve them.

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
R5,538 Discovery Miles 55 380 Ships in 12 - 19 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
R5,525 Discovery Miles 55 250 Ships in 12 - 19 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.

Studying Buddhism in Practice (Hardcover): John S Harding Studying Buddhism in Practice (Hardcover)
John S Harding; Series edited by Hillary P Rodrigues
R4,475 Discovery Miles 44 750 Ships in 12 - 19 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.

Buddhism in the Modern World (Hardcover): David L. McMahan Buddhism in the Modern World (Hardcover)
David L. McMahan
R4,497 Discovery Miles 44 970 Ships in 12 - 19 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

Life After Death Today in the United States, Japan, and China (Paperback): Gordon Mathews, Yang Yang, Miu Ying Kwong Life After Death Today in the United States, Japan, and China (Paperback)
Gordon Mathews, Yang Yang, Miu Ying Kwong
R1,227 Discovery Miles 12 270 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This book is about contemporary senses of life after death in the United States, Japan, and China. By collecting and examining hundreds of interviews with people from all walks of life in these three societies, the book presents and compares personally held beliefs, experiences, and interactions with the concept of life after death. Three major aspects covered by the book Include, but are certainly not limited to, the enduring tradition of Japanese ancestor veneration, China's transition from state-sponsored materialism to the increasing belief in some form of afterlife, as well as the diversity in senses of, or disbelief in, life after death in the United States. Through these diverse first-hand testimonies the book reveals that underlying these changes in each society there is a shift from collective to individual belief, with people developing their own visions of what may, or may not, happen after death. This book will be valuable reading for students of Anthropology as well as Religious, Cultural, Asian and American Studies. It will also be an impactful resource for professionals such as doctors, nurses, and hospice workers.

Saicho - The Establishment of the Japanese Tendai School (Hardcover): Paul Groner Saicho - The Establishment of the Japanese Tendai School (Hardcover)
Paul Groner
R2,578 Discovery Miles 25 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Saicho (767-822), the founder of the Tendai School, is one of the great masters of Japanese Buddhism. This edition, which includes a new preface by the author, makes available again a classic work on this important figure's life and accomplishments. Groner's study focuses on Saicho's founding of the great monastic center on Mount Hiei, the leading religious institution of medieval Japan, and his radical move to adopt for purposes of ordination the Mahayana bodhisattva precepts--a decision that had far-reaching consequences for the future of Japanese Buddhist ethical thought, monastic training and organization, lay-clerical relations, philosophical developments, and Buddhism-state relations.

A Beautiful World (Hardcover): James Norbury A Beautiful World (Hardcover)
James Norbury
R495 R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Save R80 (16%) Pre-order

“One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday.”

From the global bestseller of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, our two friends return to undertake a beautifully illustrated and poignant journey. This time the pair are on a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world.

On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes Big Panda and Tiny Dragon on a demanding expedition through tough terrain. The pair traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins and dark caves.

There are times when the landscape threatens to overwhelm them, but together they keep walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields pockets of light, life and beauty.

This is a story of a life-affirming friendship, of struggle and hope, and the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places.

A simple, thought-provoking tale with a deep resonance and well of wisdom inspired by Buddhist philosophy – the perfect gift for adults and children alike seeking comfort, understanding and, of course, beauty.

Shifting Stones, Shaping the Past - Sculpture from the Buddhist Stupas of Andhra Pradesh (Hardcover): Catherine Becker Shifting Stones, Shaping the Past - Sculpture from the Buddhist Stupas of Andhra Pradesh (Hardcover)
Catherine Becker
R4,085 Discovery Miles 40 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In a wide-ranging exploration of the creation and use of Buddhist art in Andhra Pradesh, India, from the second and third centuries of the Common Era to the present, Catherine Becker shows how material remains and visual experiences shape and reveal essential human concerns.
Shifting Stones, Shaping the Past begins with an analysis of the ornamentation of Andhra's ancient Buddhist sites, such as the lavish limestone reliefs depicting scenes of devotion and lively narratives on the main stupa at Amaravati. As many such monuments have fallen into disrepair, it is temping to view them as ruins; however, through an examination of recent state-sponsored tourism campaigns and new devotional activities at the sites, Becker shows that the monuments are in active use and even ascribed innate power and agency.
Becker finds intriguing parallels between the significance of imagery in ancient times and the new social, political, and religious roles of these objects and spaces. While the precise functions expected of these monuments have shifted, the belief that they have the ability to effect spiritual and mental transformation has remained consistent. Becker argues that the efficacy of Buddhist art relies on the careful attention of its makers to the formal properties of art and to the harnessing of the imaginative potential of the human senses. In this respect, Buddhist art mirrors the teaching techniques attributed to the Buddha, who often engaged his pupils' desires and emotions as tools for spiritual progress.

The Light of Asia (Hardcover): Edwin Arnold The Light of Asia (Hardcover)
Edwin Arnold
R692 Discovery Miles 6 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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