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

Sons of the Buddha - Continuities and Ruptures in a Burmese Monastic Tradition (Hardcover): Jason A. Carbine Sons of the Buddha - Continuities and Ruptures in a Burmese Monastic Tradition (Hardcover)
Jason A. Carbine
R5,021 Discovery Miles 50 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Intended as a methodological and theoretical contribution to the study of religion and society, this book examines Buddhist monasticism in Myanmar. The book focuses on the Shwegyin, one of the most important but least understood monastic groups in the country. Analyzing the group as a tradition constructed around ideas of continuity and disruption/rupture, the study illuminates key aspects of monastic and wider Burmese Buddhist thought and practice, and ultimately argues for the distinctiveness of elements of that thought and practice in comparison to the Buddhist cultures of Sri Lanka and Laos. After situating the Shwegyin within the history of Buddhist monasticism more generally, and within the vicissitudes of modern Burmese political history, the book proceeds along two scholarly avenues. It adopts an interdisciplinary method with attention to biographical, administrative, doctrinal, and ethnographic evidence. Theoretically, the book engages scholarly discussion about "traditions" and their "traditionalisms" and advances a specific type of interpretive approach built on bringing the viewpoints and practices of the Shwegyin into conversation with the enterprise of understanding larger historical and cultural patterns in the Buddhist societies of South and Southeast Asia.

Pali Buddhist Texts - Explained to the Beginner (Paperback): Rune E.A. Johansson Pali Buddhist Texts - Explained to the Beginner (Paperback)
Rune E.A. Johansson
R1,180 R1,114 Discovery Miles 11 140 Save R66 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Longing for Limitless Light - Letting in the light of Buddha Amitabha's love (Hardcover): James Low Longing for Limitless Light - Letting in the light of Buddha Amitabha's love (Hardcover)
James Low
R943 Discovery Miles 9 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Beyond Words (Paperback): Sri Swami Satchidananda Beyond Words (Paperback)
Sri Swami Satchidananda
R405 R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Save R21 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A selection of stories and parables, taken from talks given by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Readers can discover for themselves the peace and joy that lie within us all. Large type and universal themes make this attractive, easy-to-read book a family favorite and a welcome gift. More than a hundred drawings by Peter Max are an extra delight.A Yogi is like a surfer who knows how to balance on his board. He welcomes even a big, rolling wave because he knows how to enjoy it without getting caught in it.

Violence and Disruption in Society - Study of the Early Buddhist Texts (Paperback): Elizabeth Harris Violence and Disruption in Society - Study of the Early Buddhist Texts (Paperback)
Elizabeth Harris
R119 Discovery Miles 1 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Buddhist Meditation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Tullio Giraldi Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Buddhist Meditation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Tullio Giraldi
R2,881 Discovery Miles 28 810 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book critically examines the development of mindfulness, tracing its development from Buddhist meditation to its variety of popular applications today, including the treatment of mental disorders, wellbeing and improvement of performance. The book begins with a chapter on the meaning of mindfulness, then moves on to chart the spread of Buddhism into the western world and examine the development of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). The second half of the book considers some of the growing concerns related to mindfulness such as the loss of the moral and communitarian values of Buddhism, and the psychologicization and medicalization of existential problems into a capitalist society.

Buddhist Practice and Visual Culture - The Visual Rhetoric of Borobudur (Paperback): Julie Gifford Buddhist Practice and Visual Culture - The Visual Rhetoric of Borobudur (Paperback)
Julie Gifford
R1,779 Discovery Miles 17 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Providing an overall interpretation of the Buddhist monument Borobudur in Indonesia, this book looks at Mahayana Buddhist religious ideas and practices that could have informed Borobudur, including both the narrative reliefs and the Buddha images. The author explores a version of the classical Mahayana that foregrounds the importance of the visual in relation to Buddhist philosophy, meditation, devotion, and ritual. The book goes on to show that the architects of Borobudur designed a visual world in which the Buddha appeared in a variety of forms and could be interpreted in three ways: by realizing the true nature of his teaching, through visionary experience, and by encountering his numinous presence in images. Furthermore, the book analyses a particularly comprehensive and programmatic expression of Mahayana Buddhist visual culture so as to enrich the theoretical discussion of the monument. It argues that the relief panels of Borobudur do not passively illustrate, but rather creatively "picture" selected passages from texts. Presenting new material, the book contributes immensely to a new and better understanding of the significance of the Borobudur for the field of Buddhist and Religious Studies.

One Dharma - The Emerging Western Buddhism (Paperback, 1st HarperCollins pbk. ed): Joseph Goldstein One Dharma - The Emerging Western Buddhism (Paperback, 1st HarperCollins pbk. ed)
Joseph Goldstein
R334 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R24 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

One of America's most respected Buddhist teachers distills a lifetime of practice and teaching in this groundbreaking exploration of the new Buddhist tradition taking root on American soil.

Open to Desire - The Truth About What the Buddha Taught (Paperback): Mark Epstein Open to Desire - The Truth About What the Buddha Taught (Paperback)
Mark Epstein
R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"A masterpiece. . . . It teaches us how not to fear and repress, but to rechannel and harness the most powerful energies of life toward freedom and bliss." --ROBERT THURMAN
It is common in both Buddhism and Freudian psychoanalysis to treat desire as if it is the root of all suffering and problems, but psychiatrist Mark Epstein believes this to be a grave misunderstanding. In his controversial defense of desire, he makes clear that it is the key to deepening intimacy with ourselves, each other, and our world.

Proposing that spiritual attainment does not have to be detached from intimacy or eroticism, "Open to Desire" begins with an exploration of the state of dissatisfaction that causes us to cling to irrational habits. Dr. Epstein helps readers overcome their own fears of desire so that they can more readily bridge the gap between self and other, cope with feelings of incompletion, and get past the perception of others as objects. Freed from clinging and shame, desire's spiritual potential can then be opened up.

Dapha: Sacred Singing in a South Asian City - Music, Performance and Meaning in Bhaktapur, Nepal (Hardcover, New Ed): Richard... Dapha: Sacred Singing in a South Asian City - Music, Performance and Meaning in Bhaktapur, Nepal (Hardcover, New Ed)
Richard Widdess
R4,658 Discovery Miles 46 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Dapha, or dapha bhajan, is a genre of Hindu-Buddhist devotional singing, performed by male, non-professional musicians of the farmer and other castes belonging to the Newar ethnic group, in the towns and villages of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The songs, their texts, and their characteristic responsorial performance-style represent an extension of pan-South Asian traditions of raga- and tala-based devotional song, but at the same time embody distinctive characteristics of Newar culture. This culture is of unique importance as an urban South Asian society in which many traditional models survive into the modern age. There are few book-length studies of non-classical vocal music in South Asia, and none of dapha. Richard Widdess describes the music and musical practices of dapha, accounts for their historical origins and later transformations, investigates links with other South Asian traditions, and describes a cultural world in which music is an integral part of everyday social and religious life. The book focusses particularly on the musical system and structures of dapha, but aims to integrate their analysis with that of the cultural and historical context of the music, in order to address the question of what music means in a traditional South Asian society.

The Buddha and His Religion (Routledge Revivals) (Hardcover): J. Saint-Hilaire The Buddha and His Religion (Routledge Revivals) (Hardcover)
J. Saint-Hilaire
R5,506 Discovery Miles 55 060 Ships in 10 - 15 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.

The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order (Paperback): W. Woodhill Rockhill The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order (Paperback)
W. Woodhill Rockhill
R1,502 Discovery Miles 15 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

King Asoka and Buddhism - Historical and Literary Studies (Paperback): Seneviratna Anuradha King Asoka and Buddhism - Historical and Literary Studies (Paperback)
Seneviratna Anuradha
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Chinese Buddhism - A Volume of Sketches, Historical, Descriptive and Critical (Paperback): Joseph Edkins Chinese Buddhism - A Volume of Sketches, Historical, Descriptive and Critical (Paperback)
Joseph Edkins
R1,530 Discovery Miles 15 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Buddhist Sects of Japan - Their History, Philosophical Doctrines and Sanctuaries (Paperback): E.Steinilber- Oberlin The Buddhist Sects of Japan - Their History, Philosophical Doctrines and Sanctuaries (Paperback)
E.Steinilber- Oberlin; Translated by Marc Loge
R1,618 Discovery Miles 16 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The philosophy of Buddhism, originating in India, has undergone considerable changes in its adoption in the Far East. It has, in Japan, assumed a more practical aspect, and has come to play an important role in the everyday life of action. But in this process Japanese Buddhism has split itself into many sects with greatly differing doctrines, though all profess a method destined to elevate the soul and a method of action. The understanding of this spiritual movement is an important key to the understanding of the contemporary Japanese state of mind, and The Buddhist Sects of Japan gives the first complete account of it in the English language.

For Tibet, with Love - A Beginner's Guide to Changing the World (Paperback): Isabel Losada For Tibet, with Love - A Beginner's Guide to Changing the World (Paperback)
Isabel Losada 1
R372 R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Save R35 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'Sometimes you just have to do something, don't you? Sometimes an injustice comes along and you think 'No, this cannot be', and rather than just turn off the TV, you know it's time to act. At sixteen the Dalai Lama became the political leader of Tibet at the very moment it was invaded by Communist China - nine years later, amid terror, brutality and killing, he was forced to abandon his people. I couldn't help noticing, on the same day he was making his epic escape, I was being born.' And so begins Isabel Losada's extraordinary For Tibet With Love in which she explores whether it's possible for an ordinary person to change the world, just a little, and if something so serious can be achieved with joy in one's heart. From visits to Nepal and Tibet, to meetings with the Chinese ambassador and Tibetan awareness-raising groups, Isabel single-handedly hatches a stunning PR coup involving Nelson's Column, a 15 metre banner and a base-jumping parachutist that captured headlines worldwide. And then she meets the Dalai Lama...Warm and funny, moving and thought-provoking, the astonishing For Tibet With Love celebrates the fact that we can make a difference.

Faith in Heritage - Displacement, Development, and Religious Tourism in Contemporary China (Hardcover): Robert J. Shepherd Faith in Heritage - Displacement, Development, and Religious Tourism in Contemporary China (Hardcover)
Robert J. Shepherd
R4,485 Discovery Miles 44 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Using the example of China's Wutai Shan-recently designated both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a national park-Robert J. Shepherd analyzes Chinese applications of western notions of heritage management within a non-western framework. What does the concept of world heritage mean for a site practically unheard of outside of China, visited almost exclusively by Buddhist religious pilgrims? What does heritage preservation mean for a site whose intrinsic value isn't in its historic buildings or cultural significance, but for its sacredness within the Buddhist faith? How does a society navigate these issues, particularly one where open religious expression has only recently become acceptable? These questions and more are explored in this book, perfect for students and practitioners of heritage management looking for a new perspective.

Faith in Heritage - Displacement, Development, and Religious Tourism in Contemporary China (Paperback, New): Robert J. Shepherd Faith in Heritage - Displacement, Development, and Religious Tourism in Contemporary China (Paperback, New)
Robert J. Shepherd
R1,402 Discovery Miles 14 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Using the example of China's Wutai Shan-recently designated both a UNESCO World Heritage site and a national park-Robert J. Shepherd analyzes Chinese applications of western notions of heritage management within a non-western framework. What does the concept of world heritage mean for a site practically unheard of outside of China, visited almost exclusively by Buddhist religious pilgrims? What does heritage preservation mean for a site whose intrinsic value isn't in its historic buildings or cultural significance, but for its sacredness within the Buddhist faith? How does a society navigate these issues, particularly one where open religious expression has only recently become acceptable? These questions and more are explored in this book, perfect for students and practitioners of heritage management looking for a new perspective.

The Buddha and Religious Diversity (Hardcover, New): J. Abraham Velez De Cea The Buddha and Religious Diversity (Hardcover, New)
J. Abraham Velez De Cea
R4,643 Discovery Miles 46 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Providing a rigorous analysis of Buddhist ways of understanding religious diversity, this book develops a new foundation for cross-cultural understanding of religious diversity in our time. Examining the complexity and uniqueness of Buddha's approach to religious pluralism using four main categories - namely exclusivism, inclusivism, pluralistic-inclusivism and pluralism - the book proposes a cross-cultural and interreligious interpretation of each category, thus avoiding the accusation of intellectual colonialism. The key argument is that, unlike the Buddha, most Buddhist traditions today, including Theravada Buddhism and even the Dalai Lama, consider liberation and the highest stages of spiritual development exclusive to Buddhism. The book suggests that the Buddha rejects many doctrines and practices found in other traditions, and that, for him, there are nonnegotiable ethical and doctrinal standards that correspond to the Dharma. This argument is controversial and likely to ignite a debate among Buddhists from different traditions, especially between conservative and progressive Buddhists. The book fruitfully contributes to the literature on inter-religious dialogue, and is of use to students and scholars of Asian Studies, World Religion and Eastern Philosophy.

The Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism - Candrakirti on the Selflessness of Persons (Hardcover, New): James Duerlinger The Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism - Candrakirti on the Selflessness of Persons (Hardcover, New)
James Duerlinger
R4,642 Discovery Miles 46 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since the Buddha did not fully explain the theory of persons that underlies his teaching, in later centuries a number of different interpretations were developed. This book presents the interpretation by the celebrated Indian Buddhist philosopher, Candrakirti (ca. 570-650 C.E.). Candrakirti's fullest statement of the theory is included in his Autocommentary on the Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakavatarabhasya), which is, along with his Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakavatara ), among the central treatises that present the Prasavgika account of the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) philosophy. In this book, Candrakirti's most complete statement of his theory of persons is translated and provided with an introduction and commentary that present a careful philosophical analysis of Candrakirti's account of the selflessness of persons. This analysis is both philologically precise and analytically sophisticated. The book is of interest to scholars of Buddhism generally and especially to scholars of Indian Buddhist philosophy.

Thanh Van Tang, Tap 21 - Tap Di Mon Tuc Luan - Bia Cung (Vietnamese, Hardcover): Tue Sy, Nguyen An Thanh Van Tang, Tap 21 - Tap Di Mon Tuc Luan - Bia Cung (Vietnamese, Hardcover)
Tue Sy, Nguyen An; Produced by Hoi Dong Hoang Phap
R944 Discovery Miles 9 440 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Buddhist Nuns - Birth and Development of a Women's Buddhist Order (Paperback): Mohan Wijayaratna Buddhist Nuns - Birth and Development of a Women's Buddhist Order (Paperback)
Mohan Wijayaratna
R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Heart of the Revolution - The Buddha's Radical Teachings on Forgiveness, Compassion, and Kindness (Paperback): Noah... The Heart of the Revolution - The Buddha's Radical Teachings on Forgiveness, Compassion, and Kindness (Paperback)
Noah Levine
R368 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R23 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Noah Levine has become the voice of the next generation of American Buddhism. In The Heart of the Revolution, he invites us on a journey to discover the loving heart. Despite being an acclaimed Buddhist teacher, Levine doubted whether he could ever release the anger deep within. After many years he finally realized the truth of this essential Buddhist belief--compassion is a natural quality of the heart that is often lying dormant, waiting to be uncovered. Levine now reveals the tools that helped him embrace his true Buddha nature. The practices he describes in this book are not a quick fix but a map to a hidden treasure. Free yourself from the unnecessary suffering of life and join the rebellion fueled not by hatred but by forgiveness, compassion, and kindness.

The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit (Hardcover): A. M. Ruppel The Cambridge Introduction to Sanskrit (Hardcover)
A. M. Ruppel
R2,599 Discovery Miles 25 990 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Ideal for courses in beginning Sanskrit or self-study, this textbook employs modern, tried-and-tested pedagogical methods and tools, but requires no prior knowledge of ancient languages or linguistics. Devanagari script is introduced over several chapters and used in parallel with transliteration for several chapters more, allowing students to progress in learning Sanskrit itself while still mastering the script. Students are exposed to annotated original texts in addition to practise sentences very early on, and structures and systems underlying the wealth of forms are clearly explained to facilitate memorisation. All grammar is covered in detail, with chapters dedicated to compounding and nominal derivation, and sections explaining relevant historical phenomena. The introduction also includes a variety of online resources that students may use to reinforce and expand their knowledge: flash cards; video tutorials for all chapters; and up-to-date links to writing, declension and conjugation exercises and online dictionaries, grammars, and textual databases.

The Culture of Giving in Myanmar - Buddhist Offerings, Reciprocity and Interdependence (Hardcover): Hiroko Kawanami The Culture of Giving in Myanmar - Buddhist Offerings, Reciprocity and Interdependence (Hardcover)
Hiroko Kawanami
R3,661 Discovery Miles 36 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

How can people living in one of the poorest countries in the world be among the most charitable? In this book, Hiroko Kawanami examines the culture of giving in Myanmar, and explores the pivotal role that Buddhist monastic members occupy in creating a platform for civil society. Despite having at one time been listed as one of the poorest countries in the world in GNP terms, Myanmar has topped a global generosity list for the past four years with more than 90 percent of the population engaged in 'giving' activities. This book explores the close relationship that Buddhists share with the monastic community in Myanmar, extending observations of this relationship into an understanding of wider Buddhist cultures. It then examines how deeply the reciprocal transactions of giving and receiving in society - or interdependent living - are implicated in the Buddhist faith. The Culture of Giving in Myanmar fills a gap in research on Buddhist offerings in Myanmar, and is an important contribution to the growing field of Myanmar studies and anthropology of Buddhism.

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