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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

With poetry and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy – all qualities of enlightenment.“Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth.”—His Holiness the Dalai LamaIn The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh ... Read more

$9.99 USD

With poetry and clarity, Thich Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy – all qualities of enlightenment.“Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth.”—His Holiness the Dalai LamaIn The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, now revised with added material and new insights, Nhat Hanh
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God Is Not One

The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter

by Stephen Prothero ...

“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that ... Read more

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“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that
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The Tibetan Book of the Dead

First Complete Translation (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Translated by Gyurme Dorje ...

by Dalai Lama ...

Series series Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition
The first complete translation of a classic Buddhist text on the journey through living and dyingGraced with opening words by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, the Penguin Deluxe Edition of The Tibetan Book of the Dead is "immaculately rendered in an English both graceful and precise." Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters and hailed as “a tremendous accomplishment,” this ... Read more

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The first complete translation of a classic Buddhist text on the journey through living and dyingGraced with opening words by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, the Penguin Deluxe Edition of The Tibetan Book of the Dead is "immaculately rendered in an English both graceful and precise." Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters and hailed as “a tremendous accomplishment,” this
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Finding Freedom

How Death Row Broke and Opened My Heart

by Jarvis Masters ...

There are many forms of liberation—some that exist at the mercy of circumstance and others that can never be taken away. In this stirring and timely collection of stories, essays, poems, and letters, Jarvis Jay Masters explores the meaning of true freedom on his road to inner peace through Buddhist practice. He reveals his life as a young African American man surrounded by violence, his ... Read more

$14.99 USD

There are many forms of liberation—some that exist at the mercy of circumstance and others that can never be taken away. In this stirring and timely collection of stories, essays, poems, and letters, Jarvis Jay Masters explores the meaning of true freedom on his road to inner peace through Buddhist practice. He reveals his life as a young African American man surrounded by violence, his
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The Mind Illuminated

A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness

by John Yates, Matthew Immergut, Jeremy Graves ...

A revolutionary, science-based approach to meditation from a neuroscientist turned meditation master, The Mind Illuminated is an accessible, step-by-step toolkit for anyone looking to start—or improve—their daily meditation practice.The book that bestselling meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg raves “brings the path of meditation to life,” The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide ... Read more

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A revolutionary, science-based approach to meditation from a neuroscientist turned meditation master, The Mind Illuminated is an accessible, step-by-step toolkit for anyone looking to start—or improve—their daily meditation practice.The book that bestselling meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg raves “brings the path of meditation to life,” The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

The Spiritual Classic & International Bestseller: Revised and Updated Edition

by Sogyal Rinpoche ...

OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD • The international bestseller and spiritual masterpiece that presents ancient wisdom for modern healing—A sweeping, contemporary presentation of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings and innate wisdom"One of the international bestselling Buddhism books of all time." —Book Authority"This book is an extraordinary blessing: heartfelt, wise, practical, luminous – filled with ... Read more

$15.49 USD

OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD • The international bestseller and spiritual masterpiece that presents ancient wisdom for modern healing—A sweeping, contemporary presentation of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings and innate wisdom"One of the international bestselling Buddhism books of all time." —Book Authority"This book is an extraordinary blessing: heartfelt, wise, practical, luminous – filled with
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The World Could Be Otherwise

Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path

by Norman Fischer ...

An imaginative approach to spiritual practice in difficult times, through the Buddhist teaching of the six paramitas or "perfections"—qualities that lead to kindness, wisdom, and an awakened life.In frightening times, we wish the world could be otherwise. With a touch of imagination, it can be. Imagination helps us see what’s hidden, and it shape-shifts reality’s roiling twisting waves. In this ... Read more

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An imaginative approach to spiritual practice in difficult times, through the Buddhist teaching of the six paramitas or "perfections"—qualities that lead to kindness, wisdom, and an awakened life.In frightening times, we wish the world could be otherwise. With a touch of imagination, it can be. Imagination helps us see what’s hidden, and it shape-shifts reality’s roiling twisting waves. In this
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The Grace in Aging

Awaken as You Grow Older

by Kathleen Dowling Singh ...

Learn to use your later years for awakening and spiritual growth.Encouraging, inspiring, and practical, The Grace in Aging invites all those who have ever experienced spiritual longing to awaken in their twilight years. Since aging, in and of itself, does not lead to spiritual maturity, The Grace in Aging suggests and explores causes and conditions that we can create in our lives, just as we are ... Read more

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Learn to use your later years for awakening and spiritual growth.Encouraging, inspiring, and practical, The Grace in Aging invites all those who have ever experienced spiritual longing to awaken in their twilight years. Since aging, in and of itself, does not lead to spiritual maturity, The Grace in Aging suggests and explores causes and conditions that we can create in our lives, just as we are
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Radical Acceptance

by Tara Brach ...

In our current times of global crises and spiking collective anxiety, Tara Brach’s transformative practice of Radical Acceptance offers a pathway to inner freedom and a more compassionate world.This classic work now features an insightful new introduction, an exclusive bonus chapter, and additional guided meditations.*“Radical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our ... Read more

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In our current times of global crises and spiking collective anxiety, Tara Brach’s transformative practice of Radical Acceptance offers a pathway to inner freedom and a more compassionate world.This classic work now features an insightful new introduction, an exclusive bonus chapter, and additional guided meditations.*“Radical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our
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Siddhartha

Uncover the Path to Enlightenment - A Journey Beyond the Ordinary

by Hermann Hesse ...

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with the captivating eBook, "Siddhartha: Uncover the Path to Enlightenment." Delve into a spiritual adventure, rich with ancient wisdom and stirring insight.Authored by Hermann Hesse, this philosophical novel has touched and transformed countless lives, painting a timeless narrative of self-exploration and spiritual quest. 'Siddhartha' is not ... Read more

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Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with the captivating eBook, "Siddhartha: Uncover the Path to Enlightenment." Delve into a spiritual adventure, rich with ancient wisdom and stirring insight.Authored by Hermann Hesse, this philosophical novel has touched and transformed countless lives, painting a timeless narrative of self-exploration and spiritual quest. 'Siddhartha' is not
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Buddhism For Dummies

by Jonathan Landaw, Stephan Bodian, Gudrun Bühnemann ...

Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religionBuddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? Buddhism For Dummies explores these questions and more in this ... Read more

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Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced and ancient religionBuddhism, one of the world's most widely practiced religions, is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs and history behind this religion? Buddhism For Dummies explores these questions and more in this
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A Childhood in Tibet

A Biography

by Thérèse Obrecht Hodler ...

Tendöl Namling turned 60 in March 2019. She was born at the time when the Dalai Lama fled from Lhasa and the uprising of his people by the Chinese People's Army was brutally suppressed. She has lived for 22 years under Chinese rule. As the daughter of a high government official, she underwent the ordeal of 're-education' with full force. All she has kept from these years are painful memories and ... Read more

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Tendöl Namling turned 60 in March 2019. She was born at the time when the Dalai Lama fled from Lhasa and the uprising of his people by the Chinese People's Army was brutally suppressed. She has lived for 22 years under Chinese rule. As the daughter of a high government official, she underwent the ordeal of 're-education' with full force. All she has kept from these years are painful memories and
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Secular Buddhism

Imagining the Dharma in an Uncertain World

by Stephen Batchelor ...

An essential collection of Stephen Batchelor’s most probing and important work on secular BuddhismAs the practice of mindfulness permeates mainstream Western culture, more and more people are engaging in a traditional form of Buddhist meditation. However, many of these people have little interest in the religious aspects of Buddhism, and the practice occurs within secular contexts such as ... Read more

$19.99 USD

An essential collection of Stephen Batchelor’s most probing and important work on secular BuddhismAs the practice of mindfulness permeates mainstream Western culture, more and more people are engaging in a traditional form of Buddhist meditation. However, many of these people have little interest in the religious aspects of Buddhism, and the practice occurs within secular contexts such as
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Mindful Solidarity

A Secular Buddhist Democratic Socialist Dialogue

by Mike Slott ...

Buddhist meditators and progressive political activists rarely interact. Activists may dismiss Buddhism as irrelevant in the face of struggles for urgent political change, while many Buddhist meditators believe activists fail to recognize that human suffering arises not simply from unjust social institutions but also from our tendency toward greed, anger, and delusion.In Mindful Solidarity, Mike ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Buddhist meditators and progressive political activists rarely interact. Activists may dismiss Buddhism as irrelevant in the face of struggles for urgent political change, while many Buddhist meditators believe activists fail to recognize that human suffering arises not simply from unjust social institutions but also from our tendency toward greed, anger, and delusion.In Mindful Solidarity, Mike
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Inside the Flower Garland Sutra

Huayan Buddhism and the Modern World

by Ben Connelly ...

A Soto Zen teacher explores the core teachings of the ancient Huayan school of Buddhism through an innovative and engaging collection of essays showing how to put these teachings into practice.Huayan Buddhism arose in the sixth century and was rooted in the Mahayana Flower Garland Sutra. The teachings of Huayan had a profound influence on Chan and Zen. Huayan is relational, practical, and positive ... Read more

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A Soto Zen teacher explores the core teachings of the ancient Huayan school of Buddhism through an innovative and engaging collection of essays showing how to put these teachings into practice.Huayan Buddhism arose in the sixth century and was rooted in the Mahayana Flower Garland Sutra. The teachings of Huayan had a profound influence on Chan and Zen. Huayan is relational, practical, and positive
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No Beginning, No End

The Intimate Heart of Zen

by Jakusho Kwong Roshi ...

In No Beginning, No End, Zen master Jakusho Kwong-roshi shows us how to treasure the ordinary activities of our daily lives through an understanding of simple Buddhist practices and ideas. The author’s spontaneous, poetic, and pragmatic teachings—so reminiscent of his spiritual predecessor Shunryu Suzuki (Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind)—transport us on an exciting journey into the very heart of Zen and ... Read more

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In No Beginning, No End, Zen master Jakusho Kwong-roshi shows us how to treasure the ordinary activities of our daily lives through an understanding of simple Buddhist practices and ideas. The author’s spontaneous, poetic, and pragmatic teachings—so reminiscent of his spiritual predecessor Shunryu Suzuki (Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind)—transport us on an exciting journey into the very heart of Zen and
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Dreams of a White Snow Lion

The Remarkable Life, Vision, and Deeds of the Dalai Lama

by Mariateresa Bianca, Sherab Dhargye ...

The definitive biography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama—a singular portrait of one of the most influential spiritual and political leaders of our time.Drawing from more than fifty traditional Tibetan sources, this landmark work offers the most complete and intimate account to date of the life of Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. It reveals not only the public figure known ... Read more

$23.99 USD

The definitive biography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama—a singular portrait of one of the most influential spiritual and political leaders of our time.Drawing from more than fifty traditional Tibetan sources, this landmark work offers the most complete and intimate account to date of the life of Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. It reveals not only the public figure known
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金剛經白話講座：放下的人生修行

by 王思迅 ...

Series series GAZE
看見內心**，就能放下，**走向自己真實的生命《金剛經》講的是心，是佛陀告訴我們如何正確運用自己的心，放下執著的般若智慧如果你開始在意該怎樣使用時間，開始想過好這一生，想讓生命有意義、有價值，讓自己成為自己喜歡的樣子，你就一定需要《金剛經》**《易經白話講座》暢銷書作者王思迅新作，逐字逐句，**與我們分享佛陀的體悟•《金剛經》是引領人生修行的寶貴經典生命中總有一個時刻，我們會開始真心希望自己變得更好，真心希望自己的生命變得更有意義，... ... Read more

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看見內心**，就能放下，**走向自己真實的生命《金剛經》講的是心，是佛陀告訴我們如何正確運用自己的心，放下執著的般若智慧如果你開始在意該怎樣使用時間，開始想過好這一生，想讓生命有意義、有價值，讓自己成為自己喜歡的樣子，你就一定需要《金剛經》**《易經白話講座》暢銷書作者王思迅新作，逐字逐句，**與我們分享佛陀的體悟•《金剛經》是引領人生修行的寶貴經典生命中總有一個時刻，我們會開始真心希望自己變得更好，真心希望自己的生命變得更有意義，...
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When Things Fall Apart

Heart Advice for Difficult Times

by Pema Chodron ...

Series series Shambhala Classics
The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses:· Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, ... Read more

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The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses:· Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom,
... Read more
Awakening the Buddha Within

Eight Steps to Enlightenment

by Lama Surya Das ...

Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in the Tibetan tradition, presents the definitive book on Western Buddhism for the modern-day spiritual seeker.The radical and compelling message of Buddhism tells us that each of us has the wisdom, awareness, love, and power of the Buddha within; yet most of us are too often like sleeping Buddhas. In Awakening the Buddha Within, Surya Das ... Read more

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Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in the Tibetan tradition, presents the definitive book on Western Buddhism for the modern-day spiritual seeker.The radical and compelling message of Buddhism tells us that each of us has the wisdom, awareness, love, and power of the Buddha within; yet most of us are too often like sleeping Buddhas. In Awakening the Buddha Within, Surya Das
... Read more
Subtle Wisdom

Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Ch'an Buddhism

by Master Sheng Yen ...

Master Sheng-yen, a dharma descendant from the founders of Buddhism in China, considers the concepts of suffering, enlightenment, and compassion; provides a glossary of key terms; and briefly recaps the history of Buddhism in China. But he goes beyond these issues to discuss contemporary matters and questions he has encountered in his years of teaching in the United States. Sometimes personal and ... Read more

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Master Sheng-yen, a dharma descendant from the founders of Buddhism in China, considers the concepts of suffering, enlightenment, and compassion; provides a glossary of key terms; and briefly recaps the history of Buddhism in China. But he goes beyond these issues to discuss contemporary matters and questions he has encountered in his years of teaching in the United States. Sometimes personal and
... Read more
Enlightened Vagabond

The Life and Teachings of Patrul Rinpoche

by Matthieu Ricard ...

Colorful stories about and profound teachings of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most impactful teachers and thinkers in the Tibetan tradition from the nineteenth century.The life and teachings of the wandering yogi Patrul Rinpoche—a highly revered Buddhist master and scholar of nineteenth-century Tibet—come alive in true stories gathered and translated by the French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard over ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Colorful stories about and profound teachings of Patrul Rinpoche, one of the most impactful teachers and thinkers in the Tibetan tradition from the nineteenth century.The life and teachings of the wandering yogi Patrul Rinpoche—a highly revered Buddhist master and scholar of nineteenth-century Tibet—come alive in true stories gathered and translated by the French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard over
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A Handbook of Early Buddhist Wisdom: The Path of the Mahāmaṅgala Sutta

by Douglass Smith ...

The Great Sutta on Good Fortune describes a thirty-eight step practice we can take to better our lives. Two and a half millennia ago the Buddha outlined a path of practice leading to freedom and happiness. While he mostly taught monastics, the lessons of this Sutta are aimed at the rest of us: describing steps each of us can take that lead towards wisdom. The poem is one of the first learned and ... Read more

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The Great Sutta on Good Fortune describes a thirty-eight step practice we can take to better our lives. Two and a half millennia ago the Buddha outlined a path of practice leading to freedom and happiness. While he mostly taught monastics, the lessons of this Sutta are aimed at the rest of us: describing steps each of us can take that lead towards wisdom. The poem is one of the first learned and
... Read more
The Irish Buddhist

The Forgotten Monk who Faced Down the British Empire

by Alicia Turner, Laurence Cox, Brian Bocking ...

The Irish Buddhist is the biography of an extraordinary Irish emigrant, sailor, and migrant worker who became a Buddhist monk and anti-colonial activist in early twentieth-century Asia. Born in Dublin in the 1850s, U Dhammaloka energetically challenged the values and power of the British Empire and scandalized the colonial establishment of the 1900s. He rallied Buddhists across Asia, set up ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The Irish Buddhist is the biography of an extraordinary Irish emigrant, sailor, and migrant worker who became a Buddhist monk and anti-colonial activist in early twentieth-century Asia. Born in Dublin in the 1850s, U Dhammaloka energetically challenged the values and power of the British Empire and scandalized the colonial establishment of the 1900s. He rallied Buddhists across Asia, set up
... Read more

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