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In This Very Life
Burmese meditation master Sayadaw U Pandita shows us that freedom is as immediate as breathing, as fundamental as a footstep. In this book he describes the path of the Buddha and calls all of us to that heroic journey of liberation. Enlivened by numerous case histories and anecdotes, In This Very Life is a matchless guide to the inner territory of meditation - as described by the Buddha.
Walking the Tightrope
Walking the Tightrope contains the teachings of Venerable Pemasiri Thera, a popular and talented Sri Lankan meditation teacher. The teachings, dealing with various important aspects of Buddhist meditation and philosphy, are practical and clear, yet profound. On one hand, Premasiri Thera teaches from his broad practical experience based on many years of meditation practice. On the other hand, he often refers to the teachings of the Buddha found in the Pali texts making up the Theravada Canon.
Buddhist Women in Bhikkhuni Samgha:Past and Present
Women have also been regarded as the source of all the sins of the world and have been blamed for the misfortunes of men in this world and the next. There is also the belief that as women, no salvation could be gained and they have to reborn as a man to attain salvation. But Buddhism has introduced radical changes in the doctrinal as well as in the practical side of religious life. Worldly life is full of obstacles and disadvantages which make people not able to gain spiritual progress. The Buddha’s teaching is therefore mainly meant for the bhikkhus and bhikkhunīs who are expected to work meticulously and are guided by a common ideal of the virtuous life. They are stridden on clear knowledge and awakening. Buddhism lays more stress upon qualities and humanity and avoids rites and ceremonies.
Budding Lotus in the West
A thought-provoking and critical exploration of Buddhism's adaptation in America from Vietnamese immigrant and debut author Nhi Y?n ?? Tr?n. Born into a family legacy of Buddhist spirituality in Vi?t Nam, Tr?n immigrated to the US at age ten. Budding Lotus in the West follows her journey and unveils the complexities of how Buddhist teachings are used in America. With raw authenticity, Tr?n shares personal anecdotes, weaving together the mosaic of her own experiences with Buddhism, and provides readers with a fundamental understanding of key Buddhist concepts and traditions. Tr?n examines the interplay between ancient wisdom and contemporary challenges, inviting spiritual seekers and curious ...
An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling
This book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques using Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods.
An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling
This book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques using Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods.
Great Disciples of the Buddha
This book is a compilation of twenty-four life stories of the closest and most eminent of the Buddha's personal disciples.
The Workings of Kamma
Over the years, as he has encountered 'Western Buddhists', meditation master the Most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw has seen the need for a thorough explanation of the workings of kamma in English. To that end he has composed The Workings of Kamma. It is a detailed analysis and discussion of the workings of kamma, in accordance with the Pali Texts: Vinaya, suttas, Abhidhamma, and the authoritative commentaries and subcommentaries. First, the Most Venerable Sayadaw gives a detailed discussion of how beings run on from life to life because of a belief in self, founded in craving and ignorance: he explains how those two factors are prime movers in the working of kamma. Next, he gives a compreh...
A Mindful Nation
Originally published: Carlsbad, Calif.: Hay House, 2012.
The Way to Ultimate Calm
Contains eight full discourses by one of the greatest Burmese meditation masters of this century, as well as shorter talks and a 40-page account of U Ba Khin's connections with Webu Sayadaw..
