New PDF release: Buddha A Beginners Guide

Initially released by way of Writers and Readers in 1998, this is often an iconoclastic, illustrated romp in the course of the lifetime of the Buddha either a reputable exploration of his existence and teachings and an interesting creation to the philosophy of Buddhism. Many Westerners learn about the meditation practices of Buddhism, yet few comprehend the Buddha's philosophical teachings.

Download PDF by Khenpo Namdrol: The Practice of Vajrakilaya

Khenpo Namdrol offers a lucid and precise clarification of the historical past and perform of Vajrakilaya.

Download e-book for kindle: The Buddha and Religious Diversity (Routledge Studies in by J. Abraham Velez de Cea

Delivering a rigorous research of Buddhist methods of figuring out non secular range, this e-book develops a brand new beginning for cross-cultural realizing of non secular range in our time. studying the complexity and distinctiveness of Buddha’s method of non secular pluralism utilizing 4 major different types – specifically exclusivism, inclusivism, pluralistic-inclusivism and pluralism – the e-book proposes a cross-cultural and interreligious interpretation of every classification, therefore averting the accusation of highbrow colonialism.

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The tea rite and the martial arts are in detail associated within the well known and historic mind's eye with Zen Buddhism, and eastern tradition. they're quite often interpreted as religio-aesthetic objectives which exhibit center non secular values via physically gesture and the production of hugely valued gadgets.