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Theravada Buddhism  (Paperback, New edition): Diana St.Ruth, Richard St.Ruth Theravada Buddhism (Paperback, New edition)
Diana St.Ruth, Richard St.Ruth
R236 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R48 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The oldest form of Buddhism extant today, Theravada is practiced widely in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, and Laos, with a growing following in the West. For newcomers to Buddhism as well as the initiated, the book presents an overview of the monks in saffron robes and their practices, from both a historical and contemporary viewpoint, plus extracts from the Pali Canon-texts believed to contain some of the Buddha's original teachings. These center on the awakening to true experience and freedom from suffering on the path to happiness. Also included are selections of monastic observances and liturgical writings, with a description of the contents and layout of a typical temple.

Zen Buddhism - Simple Guides (Paperback, New edition): Diana St.Ruth, Richard St.Ruth Zen Buddhism - Simple Guides (Paperback, New edition)
Diana St.Ruth, Richard St.Ruth
R237 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R49 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU
- to appreciate the significance of this particular school of Buddhism, famous for its focus on meditation and self-awakening
- to understand the history of Zen and the 'Ways of Zen'
- to discover how Zen is a way of life -- not a belief system
- to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships

Zen (in Chinese, Ch'an) is the form of Buddhism which the great teacher Bodhidharma brought to China from India in the late fifth century. Today it is practised mainly in Japan and Korea, . Based upon the understanding that each of us has the potential for complete awakening, Zen is in fact a coalition of practical ways of stilling the mind in order to attain self-knowledge.
Because the realization of the true nature of reality, including one's own, is not an intellectual pursuit but an experienced truth, Zen teachers transmit the truth (dharma) from mind to mind or heart to heart without the use of words, using different techniques to break through the limitations of the logical mind.
This engaging book explains the essence of Zen in simple terms.. It traces its development and looks at its unique methods of teaching, such as meditation, koans -- startling paradoxes that stop the intellect -- the use of texts, ceremonies, poetry, and the martial arts. It describes life in monasteries and in the everyday world. Because Zen is rooted in Reality, its practitioners often experience a delightful sense of wonder in the commonplace. This democratic and liberating philosophy does not require us to give up our own traditions, but rather helps us to deepen our understanding of them, and continues to inspire growing numbers of followers in the West.


ACCESS THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS
"Simple Guides: Religion" is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world's major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths.
Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, "Simple Guides" aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world's great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect
and understanding.

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