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This book contains the fifteen numbers of the renowned Wheel Publication series, dealing with various aspects of the Buddha’s teaching. Wheel Publication No. 16: Buddhism and Christianity — Helmuth von Glasenapp; 17: Three Cardinal Discourses of the Buddha — Nyanamoli Thera; 18: Devotion in Buddhism — Nyanaponika Thera, Acarya Buddharakkhita, & Kassapa Thera; 19: The Foundations of Mindfulness — Nyanasatta Thera; 20: The Three Signata: Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta — Dr. O. H. de A. Wijesekera; 21: The Removal of Distracting Thoughts — Soma Thera; 22: Buddha The Healer — Dr. Ananda Nimalasuria; 23: The Nature and Purpose of the Ascetic Ideal — Ronald Fussell; 24–5: Live Now — Ananda Pereira; 26: The Five Mental Hindrances and Their Conquest — Nyanaponika Thera; 27–8: Going Forth — Sumana Samanera; 29: The Light of Asia or The Great Renunciation — Edwin Arnold,; 30: Women in Early Buddhist Literature — I. B. Horner.
An absolute essential of Buddhist thought and practice. In addition to practitioners of Insight meditation, those who engage in other meditation forms such as dzogchen, mahamudra, and zazen will find that The Four Foundation of Mindfulness provides new means of understanding how to approach and deepen their own practices. The entire Great Discourse is included here, coupled with a beautifully clear commentary from the great scholar-yogi, Venerable U Silananda.
This volume contains the following numbers from the renowned Wheel Publication series dealing with various aspects of the Buddha's teaching: • WH 16, Buddhism and Christianity • WH 17, Three Cardinal Discourses of the Buddha • WH 18, Devotion in Buddhism • WH 19, The Foundations of Mindfulness • WH 20, The Three Signata: Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta • WH 21, The Removal of Distracting Thoughts • WH 22, Buddha The Healer • WH 23, The Nature and Purpose of the Ascetic Ideal • WH 24/25, Live Now • WH 26, The Five Mental Hindrances and Their Conquest • WH 27/28, Going Forth • WH 29, The Light of Asia or The Great Renunciation • WH 30, Women in Early Buddhist Literature
The Buddha was a scientist. Instead of using a microscope or a particle accelerator, the Buddha used ESP. He had several psychic powers that allowed him to perceive in detail the psychology of karma, the evolution of consciousness, and subatomic particles. He discovered love and self-love to be organizing principles that evolved early in the history of intelligent consciousness, especially with regard to feelings and emotions. Every person has the deepest need to love and be loved. He solved the mind-body problem by perceiving the physical basis of intelligent consciousness. These psychic powers are acknowledged in Hindu and Buddhist scriptures, but extremely few people have them. This book ...
After a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions are examined. Originally published in 1963.
This book is centered around the claim that although the research in Oriental and religious studies seemingly presents unbiased, objective interpretations of Indian traditions, it really puts forward distorted images which primarily reflect the researchers’ own European culture. A thorough examination demonstrates to what extent Oriental studies as well as other humanities are still influenced by theological preconceptions. English edition.
This book is an authorized reprint of Wikipedia articles pertaining to the Pali Canon, the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures. Included are articles on Pali, the Early Buddhist Schools, and many suttas and other parts of the Vinaya, Sutta, and Abhidhamma Pitakas. This book presents a comprehensive and in depth overview of the Pali Canon in a convenient collection.