English Buddha

Despite the widespread popularity of Buddhist practices (like meditation), there is little understanding of the complex philosophy behind Buddhism. The historical Buddha, Gautama, was a real person - a radical - who challenged the religious leaders of his day. Buddha for Beginners introduces the listener to the historical Buddha, to the ideas that made him change his life, and to the fascinating philosophical debates that engaged him and formed the core of Buddhism.

Tara Illuminated - The Mandala of the Twenty-One Taras" is a transformative and comprehensive guide that takes you on a profound journey into the practices and meditations of the Mandala of the Twenty-One Taras. This illuminating book presents 22 meditations, mantras, praises, teachings, syllables, and practice sequences that empower and uplift your life with the wisdom of the Goddess, the Female Buddha Tara. Tara, a revered figure in the non-dual Vajrayana Buddhist tradition, offers teachings that are relevant and impactful for modern spiritual seekers of all genders. "Tara Illuminated - ...

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 ...

The present book, Itivuttaka, belongs to the Pāḷi Tipiṭaka, the authorized recension for the Theravāda Buddhism. It is unique in the Buddhist Teachings in that it contains teachings recited and collected by a woman named Khujjuttarā (declared by Lord Buddha to be foremost of those who were learned), a maid-servant of the famous Queen Sāmāvati (declared by Lord Buddha to be foremost of those who dwelt in friendship). Whenever Lord Buddha was in Kosambi, Khujjuttarā would go and listen to the teachings. Upon her return she would recite the teachings to the royalty that included ...

Overthinking much? Searching for the meaning of life while Netflix’s algorithm controls your life better than you do? Then this book is for you. Brutally good wisdom that doesn’t soothe your soul but yanks the comfy rug of illusion right out from under you. No spiritual sugar-coating. No cliché self-help fluff. Just sharp, funny, and irreverent truths about life, the mind, love, ego, procrastination, and everything else the human brain insists on slapping a grand meaning onto. WHY READ THIS BOOK? • Because it flows like a killer stand-up routine, but also slaps you with some hard-...

In this book, you’ll learn the story of the original Buddha, and the lessons he taught. You’ll find out about his four noble truths – and how to incorporate them in your daily life! Buddhism is more than a religion – no matter your belief or creed, you can benefit from this ancient knowledge! There are plenty of values taught through Buddhism that can increase your happiness and quality of life!

Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Inner Peace Mindful Living Through the Eightfold Path Guide Buddhism for Beginners offers a clear and accessible introduction to one of the world's most profound spiritual traditions. Whether you're seeking personal growth, philosophical insight, or a deeper understanding of mindfulness, this guide illuminates the core teachings and practices that have inspired millions across centuries. Explore the life of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha—and uncover the transformative power of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. Learn how concepts like...

Sharing a series of mindfulness techniques and acting exercises that show how malleable the self can be, award-winning actor, narrator, and Zen Buddhist priest Peter Coyote reveals how to use masks, meditation, and improvisation to free yourself from fixed ideas of who you think you are and help you release your ego from constant defensive strategizing, calm the mind’s overactivity, and allow spontaneous playfulness to arise out of your deepest nature.

A Love Story for the Soul This is not a conventional book, nor story for that matter. It is more a suggestion of something, a whimsical glimpse inside the world of soul. It is a tale of a soul’s journey into life. Colourful landscapes, evocative passages and poetic rests makes each page a pleasure to read and reflect. Its mystery is part of the appeal. The Garden is an elegant spiritual classic that represents wholeness and reminds us of the cosmic model of our relationship to the infinite. Taking up this book is like entering a gateway into a safe refuge of inner reflection. But The ...

For nearly 1,000 years, from the destruction of temples and monasteries by Muslim invaders in the 11th and 12th centuries, followed by Hinduism’s increasing power, Buddhism vanished from the country of its origin. Though hugely influential throughout Asia, the religion was forgotten in India.

Clementine illustrates transcendent moments of oneness in a venue crammed with people—and then steps off the stage into struggles of self-consciousness, competition, heartache, and loss. In this reflective book, Clementine shines light on how each drumbeat, each moment, offers lessons of awakening, no matter how gritty the path.

Awakening is not what you thought. So how do we integrate the deepest and wisest of spiritual traditions with what we know to be true about our culture, our minds, and our physiology? How do we find liberation from suffering, without ignoring trauma, through the insights gained in a world that has come face-to-face with #metoo and George Floyd? This book is an exploration of how, and where, we need to look.

This is a powerful self-help guide to improving your self-esteem. The contents of this book is intended to provide you with meaningful insight into self-esteem, the common causes, as well as the warning signs of low self-esteem. It also includes an effective but fun-filled 30 day challenge, each containing helpful and creative exercises, which will ultimately assist you in gaining more self-confidence, reaching your full potential and living a happier and fulfilled life.

With an entire genre of self-help books available in the market, this series of talks by the enlightened mystic Osho stands apart. Through his commentary on the tiny but exquisite Song of Meditation by Hakuin, “one of the greatest of Zen masters”, Osho speaks on how contemporary man goes through life with the idea that he must be different from how he is and so trying to change. Whether the search is for self-improvement or self-realization, Osho simply states that “trying” is what is in the way.

Lori Deschene, creator of TinyBuddha.com and the self-help journals Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal and Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal, shares 40 unique perspectives and insights to help you stop judging yourself so harshly. Featuring stories selected from hundreds of TinyBuddha.com contributors, Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself provides an honest look at what it means to overcome critical, self-judging thoughts to create a peaceful, empowered life.

The MSAC Philosophy Group is pleased to announce a new edition of that timeless classic in spiritual literature, The Dhammapada. Attributed to Buddha, this early text in Buddhism sheds a clear light on the teachings of the four noble truths and the eightfold path. This translation is from Max Mueller, the famous 19th century Indologist.

Join Wes "Scoop" Nisker, a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher, performer, and newscaster, on a wild ride from West to East and back in his quest for true self and enlightenment. Narrated by the legendary Peter Coyote, this audiobook combines the best elements of memoir and social commentary to illuminate the spiritual hunger of modern America.

For all of India's myths, its sea of stories and moral epics, Indian history remains a curiously unpeopled place. In Incarnations, Sunil Khilnani fills that space, recapturing the human dimension of how the world's largest democracy came to be. His trenchant portraits of emperors, warriors, philosophers, film stars, and corporate titans - some famous, some unjustly forgotten - bring feeling, wry humor, and uncommon insight to dilemmas that extend from ancient times to our own.

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn discovers Vrede, a quiet and delicate Dutch girl, who reminds him of his adolescent fantasies. He grows fascinated with Buddhism, as taught by the elegant Frenchman, Professor Depaysan. The well-stocked Mr. Natural delivers intoxicating treats to Skylar's tower aerie. And the student falls under the spell of the shamanic Indian, Roberto del Toro.Remembering Eternity: The Light Above the Sun - Shamans and Dungeons is the sixth book in an inspiring series of spiritual and metaphysical ...

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn spends a lonely Christmas in his isolated cabin in the woods. An Ivy League graduate, he now survives by delivering groceries. When spring comes, he makes a momentous decision to depart his college town and move to Florida. An era in his existence is ending. He will leave sensuality behind and focus on his creative work. The end of the novel finds Skylar living alone on a California beach, reflecting on the adventurous course of his life.Remembering Eternity: The Light Above the Sun - The...