English Buddha

With his shaved head and begging bowl the new kid is an automatic target for the bully boys of Edward Rucher High, an easy mark for their casual cruelty.

Practising Buddhist and master storyteller Dharmachari Nagaraja weaves a thrilling narrative spell while at the same time conveying basic life lessons that will help children to develop their personality, deal with their anxieties, and find peace and confidence as they grow up. The stories explore themes from the Eightfold Path, which is Buddhism's practical route to a happy life.

"The Path to Truth" presents the principles of the Jing Si Dharma-lineage and the Tzu Chi School of Buddhism in an organized manner so that readers can gain a more comprehensive understanding. The book is divided into three parts. Part One: Pointing directly to the Bodhisattva-Path, the origins of the Tzu Chi School of Buddhism are explored, along with the gradual development of Tzu Chi's four missions. Part Two: Principles and Practices of the Modern-day Bodhisattva explains how the sutras are practiced and understood in this lineage and school of Buddhism. Part Three: From One to Infinity...

“To bring harmony to our society and eliminate disaster in the world, we must begin by bringing purity to people’s hearts.” This book is divided into four parts: the Life Chapter, the Wealth of Wisdom Chapter, the Great Love Chapter, and the Cultivating the Heart Chapter. It covers stories from Buddhist scriptures, legends, and real-life experiences. Using these stories, Master Cheng Yen shares profound Dharma through simple words. Like a pure stream, these stories help wipe away the dust covering people’s minds. These stories also act as a light tower, guiding us to exercise our ...

S.P. Somtow’s novel The Stone Buddha’s Tears was inspired by a real-life incident in 1991 in which the city of Bangkok, about to host an international conference, decided to throw up a corrugated iron fence around a slum in order to conceal it from the passing delegates. In this fantasy novel of innocence and hope, the lives of two boys from opposite ends of the social spectrum intersect because of the wall. The protagonist, a beggar known only as “Boy”, meets a novice monk whose father, a corrupt politician, has sent him to a monastery in order to provide a picture-perfect photo-op...

Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha’s Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across centuries and around the world. Listeners will learn how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, and discover how they, too, can follow his revolutionary methods to attain happiness and inner freedom.

Embark on a transformative exploration at the crossroads of purpose and creation in "The Art of Mindful UX: UX Design Through the Buddha's Eyes." This innovative journey converges the timeless wisdom of the Buddha with the contemporary realm of User Experience (UX) Design, uncovering profound insights into the human condition and design itself. Imagine a canvas where each deliberate brushstroke reflects practicality and speaks to the user's spirit. Mindful UX design transcends traditional boundaries, tapping into fundamental human qualities such as empathy, ethics, and purpose. It's a ...

This eBook on revisiting Singapore and Hong Kong is a narrative that captures the essence of two iconic cities through fresh perspectives. In Singapore, the journey unfolds with a deeper exploration of its architectural marvels and cultural treasures. From the futuristic allure of Marina Bay Sands to the historical charm of Merlion Park, the vibrant blooms of the Botanical Gardens, and the harmonious blend of nature and innovation, the city-state emerges as a dynamic tapestry of tradition and modernity. Every visit unearths new facets of Singapore’s identity, with its seamless interplay ...

The Sutra of 42 Chapters is a scripture complied in the first century CE. Each saying comes from Buddha, but the whole work was a new anthology created especially for introducing Buddhism in a new country. That’s why it makes such a good, basic introduction to the world view of Gautam Buddha.

Sean Lincoln, an ex intelligence agent turned investigative reporter is approached by the beautiful Sarah Scott, a woman with a mysterious past and a story so incredible that if true will not only alter the perception of human history, but the course of humanity’s future.

In this magical realism novel, four strangers are recruited by a mysterious monk in a cave in the Himalayas to find the last four Buddhas and keep them safe. Nathan must find a thirteen-year-old boy in in Chicago. Sarah - a baby girl in Guam. Akio - a young woman in Okinawa. And Leo must locate at newborn baby boy in New York City. If they fail? The end of the human race. Their adversary is mankind itself. And time is running out.

The Book of Buddha traces the various stages of the spiritual journey undertaken by a man who started out as Siddhartha the Seeker, achieved understanding as Shakyamuni the Sage, and attained supremacy as Tathagata the Master - finally reaching transcendence as Jina the Victor when he was transformed into the Buddha and became the Enlightened One. Combining personal insight with a deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy, Arundhathi Subramaniam gives the listener a sensitive and revealing portrait of the Buddha and his role in shaping and transfiguring the course of history.

In Dzögchen Practice: The Path of Pure Awareness, Unlocking Your Buddha Nature, Valeria Cruz guides you through immersive meditations and reflections designed to reveal your boundless true nature.

First published in 1925, Buddha's Teachings was originally edited by Japanese scholars of Buddhism before WWII and distributed widely throughout Japan. The first English edition was published in 1934.

Just what did the Buddha teach? Most agree the Earliest Buddhist Suttas are the basis for his teachings. This book is a collection of transcripted and edited talks by Bhante Vimalaramsi, an American Buddhist 30 year monk. In it he goes through individual suttas and explains the meaning, and how one applies this to your meditation and enhances your general understanding of Buddhist Principles. Most importantly he focuses on the meditation practice. He gives detailed instructions and how to handle hindrances. He explains his method of the 6 'R's. Nibbana can be achieved here and now.He ...

Unlock Tibetan Buddhism: Discover the Sacred Saga Dawa Festival! Step into Saga Dawa, Tibetan Buddhism's "Month of Merits," where your positive actions are believed to multiply 100,000 times! "Saga Dawa Festival: A Month of Sacred Celebration" is your essential guide to this profound spiritual event. Explore the "Triple Blessed Occasion"—Buddha Shakyamuni's birth, enlightenment (Nirvana), and Parinirvana. Uncover ancient traditions like Kora (pilgrimages), lighting butter lamps, and Tsethar (saving lives), and learn core Buddhist teachings such as Punya (merit) and the Four Noble Truths ...

Receive the Medicine Buddha Reiki Attunement instantly. The Medicine Buddha is the Buddha of healing. The Medicine Buddha is an enlightened being who has unbiased compassion for all living beings. He protects living beings from physical and mental illnesses and other dangers and obstacles, and helps them to eradicate the three poisons- attachment, hatred, and ignorance- which are the source of all sickness and danger. This attunement connects you to Medicine Buddha and enables you to use Medicine Buddha Reiki to heal yourself and others. Medicine Buddha Reiki was founded by Stephen Comee. ...

A compilation of poems I have sent to my son in e-mails and one or two other poems I recently wrote.

While "600 Mystical and Spiritual Quotations" is a superb book for dipping in and out of, it also offers practical spiritual advice from six of the most forward-thinking minds of all time. Ideal for self-reflection and personal improvement, these are more than just quotes; they can be tools through which to better yourself. A welcome addition to any library or coffee table. Mahatma Gandhi (1931 – 1948) was an Indian lawyer, who became a pioneer of non-violent resistance to civil oppression.

When you help yourself through Visualization Meditation, you empower an enormous mental dynamic for creating health and emotional stability in your life. Using the format of Tibetan Buddhist Medicine Buddha, but including any figure of your choice, this book explores what happens when you turn this dynamic on - but it goes further. Easy to understand neuroscience expresses exactly how using Visualization Meditation creates exciting personal transformation, helping you gain a foundation of serenity, calm and mental ease.