The Maha-Vairocana-Abhisambodhi Tantra (Curzon Studies in Tantric Traditions)

The first complete translation into English of this Tibetan text, together with the informative commentary by the 8th century master Buddhaguhya. This text is of seminal importance for the history of Buddhist Tantra, especially as very little has been published concerning the origins of Tantra in India.

The Maha-Vairocana-Abhisambodhi Tantra: With Buddhaguhya's Commentary (Curzon Studies in Tantric Traditions)

Hodge, Stephen

Reference

Routledge

Reading Buddhism Through Chinese: An Introductory Grammar and Reader

Students of Buddhism must be equipped with at least one of the Buddhist canonical languages: Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan or Chinese. This book comprises two main parts, a grammar and a reader. A fifth of the book deals with Chinese grammar, together with information concerning the writing of Chinese and the use of dictionaries and other reference works.

This text comprises two main parts, a grammar and a reader. A fifth of the book deals with Chinese grammar, together with information concerning the writings of Chinese and the use of dictionaries and other reference works. The core of the book presents a selection of some 30 passages from Buddhists works in Chinese. The bulk of the passages are taken from works dating from the Sui and Tang periods. Full vocabulary lists and notes explaining noteworthy grammatical or idiomatic features accompany the passages. Whenever appropriate Sanskrit equivalents are provided for the specialist vocabulary, together with reference to Sanskrit sources to illustrate the Chinese method of translation.

Uniquely blending poetry and prose, this magnificently illustrated modern adaptation of the Buddhist âreference manual to the soulâ offers spiritual teachings that are practical for todayâs world. Adapted from a version written by one of Tibetâs great spiritual leaders in the 8th century. âA new translation and commentary...features lively poetry and prose accompanied by lavish full-color illustrations.ââPublishers Weekly.

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Thorsons

Tibetan Buddhism

Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism

Piatkus Books

This work examines the origins of the Atlantis myth, including an overview of Plato's original story. It discusses the possible location of Atlantis, from Kircher's map locating it the middle of the Atlantic, to the Antartic hypothesis and the Bermuda Triangle theory.

Atlantis

Tao Te Ching

The Tao Te Ching is a classic work of ancient Chinese philosophy. It has been translated into virtually every written language in the world, with more than 60 versions existing in English alone. This brand-new translation with modern commentary by a student of Eastern Asian culture is of unusual value in that it reflects recent manuscript discoveries in China. Examined in light of modern scholarship methods, the discoveries suggest that previous translations of this seminal philosophical work are wrong in several important details. Stephen Hodge's commentaries explore the Tao Te Ching by placing its concepts and observations in the context of ancient Chinese culture, and then pointing out the philosophy's key ideas as they relate to the lives of men and women today. In discussing the limitations of words and language, he emphasizes our need to go beyond words in our quest for universal truths. The philosophical work's traditional 81 short chapters are arranged thematically, and are supplemented with commentary that explains both the ancient and modern significance of each text. More than 100 photographs complement the text with scenes of natural peace and serenity.

The Illustrated Tao Te Ching: A New Translation and Commentary

Politics & Social Sciences

Tze, Lao

Laozi

Philosophy

B E S Pub Co

Over the course of its short history in the West, the reputation and perception of Zen has been fragmentary and suspect. For some, it represents the Buddhist Path, free of all cultural and intellectual trappings that can block quest for spiritual growth. For others, it is a fashionable aesthetic experience, a martial arts weapon, an aid in the study of Feng Shui. Zen is all these things and none of them. Highlighting the key areas where it has left its mark--from the strictly religious aspect of meditation to its wider implications--beginners are given the basic facts to make sense of Zen, from an appreciation of life's transience and the necessity for the practice of meditation, to the spontaneity that is the hallmark of true Zen attainment: a sense of humor. All in all, a practical application to Zen in the world at large.

The World of Zen

Sterling

Uniquely blending poetry and prose, this magnificently illustrated modern adaptation of the Buddhist âreference manual to the soulâ offers spiritual teachings that are practical for todayâs world. Adapted from a version written by one of Tibetâs great spiritual leaders in the 8th century. âA new translation and commentary...features lively poetry and prose accompanied by lavish full-color illustrations.ââPublishers Weekly.

The Illustrated Tibetan Book of the Dead: A New Translation With Commentary

Boord, Martin

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

".instructs in the meditative art."--Publishers Weekly Open your heart and mind to Zen--and feel a newfound sense of calm, self-reliance, and connection with life's natural flow. A brilliantly and generously illustrated appraisal of Zen Buddhism's spiritual beliefs reveals information on the religion's origins, development, teachings, practice, moral principles, and relationship to health, the environment, and the arts. Dozens of photographs and drawings glowingly convey Zen's inner beauty and humor, display statues and sculptures, unfold the landscape in which it developed, and open your spirit to its philosophy. Understand the importance of meditation and how to perform it, and Zen's health benefits (from diet to martial arts). From the strictly religious aspects to its wider implications, beginners are started on the path to Zen wisdom. Every page is suffused with a meditative and beautiful essence.

The World of Zen: The Way to Inner Calm

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The Maha-Vairocana-Abhisambodhi Tantra: With Buddhaguhya's Commentary (Curzon Studies in Tantric Traditions)

Reading Buddhism Through Chinese: An Introductory Grammar and Reader

Reading Buddhism Through Chinese: An Introductory Grammar and Reader

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

Tibetan Buddhism

Atlantis

The Illustrated Tao Te Ching: A New Translation and Commentary

The World of Zen

The Illustrated Tibetan Book of the Dead: A New Translation With Commentary

The World of Zen: The Way to Inner Calm