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  • The Woman Who Raised the Buddha

    The Extraordinary Life of Mahaprajapati

    by Wendy Garling ...
    **Nautilus Book Award WinnerThe first full biography of Mahaprajapati Gautami, the woman who raised the Buddha--examining her life through stories and canonical records.**Mahaprajapati was the only mother the Buddha ever knew. His birth mother, Maya, died shortly after childbirth, and her sister Mahaprajapati took the infant to her breast, nurturing and raising him into adulthood. While there is a ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Stars at Dawn

    Forgotten Stories of Women in the Buddha's Life

    by Wendy Garling ...
    In this retelling of the ancient legends of the women in the Buddha’s intimate circle, lesser-known stories from Sanskrit and Pali sources are for the first time woven into an illuminating, coherent narrative. Interspersed with original insights, fresh interpretations, and bold challenges to the status quo, these stories invite us to open our minds to a new understanding of women's roles in the ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD

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    by Eknath Easwaran ...
    Series Book 2 - Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality
    Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, readable, and profound.In the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself.In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us, ... Read more

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  • Buddhism

    A Concise Introduction

    by Huston Smith, Philip Novak ...
    A concise and up-to-date guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhism by two luminaries in the field of world religions.Authors Huston Smith and Philip Novak present an accessible exploration of foundational doctrine, examining the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path that define the core path of liberation.The text traces the awakening of Siddhartha Gautama in ancient India, ... Read more

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  • Buddhism

    Way of Life & Thought

    by Nancy Wilson Ross ...
    "A clear, exhilarating exposition of the Buddhist way, well understood, well made, fun to read, and simple in the very best sense of the word—just as it should be!" —Peter Matthiessen, National Book Award Winner of In ParadiseA fascinating volume that explains the origins, development and basic principles of the religion followed by nearly one-quarter of the people on earth. ... Read more

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  • The Star Spangled Buddhist

    Zen, Tibetan, and Soka Gakkai Buddhism and the Quest for Enlightenment in America

    by Jeffrey Ourvan ...
    “Ourvan offers a succinct but illuminating overview of Zen, Tibetan, and Soka Gakkai Buddhism."—Publishers WeeklyApproximately four million Americans claim to be Buddhist. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Americans of various faiths read about Buddhism, are interested in its philosophical tenets, or fashionably view themselves as Buddhists. They’re part of what’s been described as the fastest ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • The Undying Lamp of Zen

    The Testament of Zen Master Torei

    Translated by Thomas Cleary ...
    by Zen Master Torei Enji ...
    The Undying Lamp of Zen is a pure and powerful distillation of Zen doctrine and practice written by Torei Enji (1721–1792), a Zen master and artist. Torei was best known as one of two "genius assistants" to Hakuin Ekaku, a towering figure in Zen Buddhism who revitalized the Rinzai school, which focuses on koan practice. Torei was responsible for much of the advanced work of Hakuin’s later ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • The Zen Reader

    Edited by Thomas Cleary ...
    Founded by Bodhidharma centuries ago in China, Zen and its teachings have since spread widely, exerting a tremendous cultural influence not only across Asia, but also the modern West. To this day, Zen inspires young and old, from all walks of life, to see the world with fresh eyes—beyond our usual assumptions and prejudices.This compendium of a thousand years of Zen teaching presents the essence ... Read more

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  • Buddhism Made Simple: Flash

    by Clive Erricker ...
    The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Buddhism Made Simple is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to Buddhism. In just 96 pages, the reader will learn all about the history, beliefs and traditions of this major world faith. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or ... Read more

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  • The Mind of Clover

    Essays in Zen Buddhist Ethics

    by Robert Aitken ...
    A look at the Ten Grave Precepts of Zen Buddhism, the core of Zen ethics, and how they apply to modern Western society."As an American who has trained in Zen practice for many years Aitken Roshi has a special understanding of the problems and questions which plague Western students of Zen." —Yamada Koun RoshiIn Taking the Path of Zen, Robert Aitken provided a concise guide to zazen (Zen meditation ... Read more

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  • Hinduism

    A Beginner's Guide

    by Klaus K. Klostermaier ...
    Series series Beginner's Guides
    A fresh introduction to an ancient religionExplaining the origins, beliefs, scriptures and philosophies of this ancient religion, Klaus K. Klostermaier succeeds in capturing the rich diversity of rituals and gods that comprise Hinduism, while keeping the tone both engaging and informative. Covering contemporary issues such as the relationship between Hinduism and modern Western ideas, and imminent ... Read more

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  • Daily Zen Doodles

    365 Tangle Creations for Inspiration, Relaxation and Joy

    by Meera Patel ...
    In this one-of-a-kind mindfulness workbook for teens, New York Times-bestselling artist and author of Start Where You Are, Meera Lee Patel, presents an entire year of calming, stress-relieving zentangle-style drawings for young, first-time zen drawers to help relax and enjoy a truly mindful moment of creativity.Few activities are as spiritually satisfying as the art of the meditative "tangle" ... Read more

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