One of the criteria by which a gretness of a master is measured is by the quality of the disciples he prodnces. within these pages are found the life stories of eighty of the buddha's disciples who were known for piety, devotion, compassion and meditative attainments reading these stories will no doubt provide great inspiration to enhance the spiritual capacity of the reader
In the same way that bhante gunaratana wrote mindfulness in plain english, he also delves into the noble eightfold path and explains how to practice it in daily life, whether for beginners or seasoned meditators.
Anyone with questions regarding Buddhist meditation or Buddhism in general, including the practice of mindfulness, will find this treatise to be an excellent choice. Bhante Gunaratana has produced another masterpiece in his eagerness to disseminate the truth among the denizens of the world.
What would life be like if each one of us chose compassion over anger, loving-kindness over hatred, awareness over ignorance? The Mind and the Way demonstrates a radically simple approach to life, one in which we are able to awaken to our true loving nature and delight in the mystery and wonder of the world. With warmth and a wonderful sense of humor, Ajahn Sumedho draws on the experiences of ordinary life to convey Buddhist insights that for 2,500 years have continued to remain vital and pertinent to our lives.
In addition to practitioners of Insight meditation, those who engage in other meditation forms such as Dzogchen, Mahamudra, and Zazen will find that The Four Foundations of Mindfulness provides new ways of understanding how to approach and deepen their own practices. The entire Great Discourse is included here, accompanied by a beautifully clear commentary from the great scholar-yogi, Venerable U Silananda.
Through this book, Ven. Anālayo continues to build bridges between different Buddhist traditions, linking contemplations on emptiness to ancient doctrines and discourses, while highlighting their common heritage. He skillfully opens an avenue for meditative practice on emptiness for all, including contemporary Theravādin practitioners. This practical guide is for all those with a firm grounding in embodied meditation.
Use the unique Buddhist practice of meditation on perception, as taught by the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English, to learn how shifting your perspective can transform mental and physical health.
In this profound work of five hundred verses, we encounter a presentation of Buddhism that integrates both the worldly and the transcendent. The clear and sagacious advice laid out on every page serves as a road map to one’s highest goal—whether that goal is a better life, here called the Dharma of ascendance, or the ultimate one of spiritual freedom, the Dharma of the highest good. The verses, written for an unnamed ruler, touch on questions of statecraft, but their broader themes speak to us today because they tackle the difficulty of integrating one’s spiritual journey with the social and political demands of daily life.
A Spirituality & Practice “Best Spiritual Books of 2010” winner. Everyone appreciates kindness. A smile, a few friendly words, a show of concern when we’re troubled or feeling unwell, an offer of help—gestures of kindness like these brighten our day and ease whatever sadness we may feel in our hearts. Feeling that “someone cares” fulfills a very deep need that we all have. And just as we appreciate other people being kind to us, others appreciate it when we are kind to them. That is why it is important to learn to be kind, because it will help make our relationships and interactions with others more satisfying and less problematic.
Anger is a potent poison that ruins health and damages relationships. In today’s world of Twitter feuds, road rage, and internet trolls, it is all too easy for anger to grab hold of us. This timely book offers practical advice on how to put aside anger and ego and embrace laughter and reason. Like a friendly family physician, Venerable Sumanasara helps you see what triggers your anger, what affect it has on you, and what you can do about it. Maybe you have trouble at work or at home, maybe you had a difficult childhood, or maybe you just get angry in traffic. In short, bite-sized chapters, he offers wisdom, along with a laugh, that you can use. Drawing on easy-to-follow metaphors and parables from a variety of cultural traditions, in an accessible, conversational style free of dogma, Venerable Sumanasara shows us how to manage our emotions so that we can lead healthier, happier lives finally freed from anger.
The Blazing Inner Fire of Bliss and Emptiness presents lucid translations of a pair of detailed commentaries by the famed Tibetan tantric master Ngulchu Dharmabhadra (1772–1851), illuminating a set of extremely secret and restricted tantric practices of highest yoga tantra.
A prominent monk of Sri Lanka, well-known in both East and West, explains the central teachings of Buddhism, focusing on the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. In a lively and inspired style, he explores the path in detail, citing many stories from Canon and commentaries. ‘The book is written in a firm and clear style … These interpretations, authoritative and unimpeachable, may be taken as a trustworthy guide.’ —(I. B. Horner)
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