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Embracing Uncertainty
Here you have the product of my thinking as an anthropologist who has studied and traveled to Japan for over thirty years. In one sense, the book is an anthropological memoir in which I work through ideas of uncertainty and undifferentiation evident in the writings of Dogen as they relate to ethics and culture, but also explore other thinkers like philosopher Richard Rorty and anthropologist Clifford Geertz. I describe what I call the ethnographic outlook, which has the potential to generate humility, as a potentially powerful means to transform both self and society. A central goal of the book is to explore the idea that all knowledge is inherently uncertain, including knowledge of right and wrong, and that the quest for certainty leads to many of the problems we see in the modern world. The book threads a discussion of jazz improvisation as a way of thinking about the human experience and presents the idea of the lead sheet as a metaphor for culture and the ongoing process of change that is the world.
The Snow Leopard's New Friend
The fabulous animals of the Tibetan plateau are unique in many ways. So is this book! The Snow Leopard's New Friend is a grand introduction to the charismatic wildlife that has found ingenious ways to survive in this extreme high-altitude terrain-from the highly elusive Snow Leopard to the majestic Black-Necked Crane. Featured are ten animal tales, with another dozen cameos by other species, along with resource material for students of all ages who want to learn more and take action to protect these new friends. Along the way, you will be drawn into the mesmerizing landscapes of the region-and drawn into the stark problems these lands face, from climate chaos to mining, deforestation and damming. Tibet expert Michael Buckley draws on his deep background writing about Tibet to portray these wonderful animals-with illustrations and photographs from a variety of contributors that bring them to life on the page. Written for kids 8 and up, this book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Contents include ten illustrated animal tales, photo-profile of each animal with educational background information, and a resource section with discussion questions and more.
The Wealthy Buddhist
"The Wealthy Buddhist" discusses the relationship between business, wealth, and morality from a Buddhist perspective: namely, how financial success is more likely to result from a livelihood that seeks to increase happiness and reduce suffering. The book provides practical strategies on how to accomplish your goals without compromising your values.
Buddhist Astrology
Buddhist astrology bridges familiar astrological thinking with the ideas of karma, interdependence, and impermanence. Within its tenets every psychological state is brought to light; it can be considered spirit-medicine for modern astrology. Glossary.
"Und der Sumeru meines Dankes würde wachsen"
Unter den Materialien zur ostasiatischen Kunstgeschichte in Deutschland zwischen 1896 und 1932 sind die Briefe des Ethnologen und Kunstwissenschaftlers Ernst Grosse an seinen Kollegen Otto Kummel von besonderer Bedeutung, da sie die formative Periode der von Generaldirektor Wilhelm von Bode neugegrundeten Ostasiatischen Kunstabteilung der Berliner Museen betreffen. Die Briefe des Kunsthistorikers Gustav Ecke an den Architekten Ernst Boerschmann wiederum behandeln die Geschichte der chinesischen Stupas und belegen Eckes Zuarbeit zu Boerschmanns Studie zur klassischen chinesischen Architektur Pagoden I. Ecke kannte als Professor in Amoy die dortigen Stupas und war in der Lage, Boerschmann zuverlassige Informationen und Fotos fur sein Werk zu liefern. Die Briefe beleuchten sowohl die damaligen Arbeitsbedingungen in China als auch Eckes wie Boerschmanns Arbeitsweisen.Erganzend zu den Briefwechseln legt Hartmut Walravens moglichst vollstandige Schriftenverzeichnisse der beiden Gelehrten vor, die er in zahlreichen Bibliotheken zusammengetragen hat, und veroffentlicht Eckes Privatdruck Ein Loblied auf das alte Bonn, der wesentlichen Aufschluss uber das Leben des Kunsthistorikers gibt.
Critical Sermons of the Zen Tradition
This book brings together two giants of the history of Zen: Linji (Japanese, Rinzai) and Hisamatsu Shin'ichi. Linji is looked upon as the founder of the Rinzai sect in Japan. Hisamatsu was a leading twentieth century master/thinker who lived in Kyoto and was a tremendous influence on the development of the Kyoto school of Japanese philosophy. The translators and editors have translated and annotated twenty-two of Hisamatsu's Zen teisho (Dharma talks, in effect, sermons for Zen practitioners) of a classical Zen text, the Record of Linji, the recorded sayings of the Chinese founder of Rinzai Zen.
21 Days to Die: The Canadian Guide to End of Life
Conversations about death don't have to be morbid. Following the 'Positive Death Movement' and public education such as Death Cafés, many of us yearn to speak more openly about dying and death in ways that are more natural and direct. 21 Days to Die was written in that spirit, in the hope that all Canadians will come to recognize the signs of physical death and the sequence to facilitate necessary conversations and better timely decision-making. The book addresses both the medical and advanced care planning aspects, but also aspects such as psycho-social needs, grief work, rites of passage and much more. Written by a social worker and lay Buddhist Chaplain, 21 Days to Die inspires fearlessn...
The Book of Equanimity
A thought-provoking collection of Zen koans culls the wisdom of thisnfluencial brand of Buddhism to present a series of "teaching stories" thatresent spiritual wisdom in interesting ways. Original.
Kalyanamitra
Kalyanamitra: A Model for Buddhist Spiritual Care presents research and analysis into the professional practice of Buddhist spiritual care based on the work of actual chaplains. Kalyanamitra is one of less than a dozen books about this young but growing profession, and the first to present a comprehensive theor
