Puja and the transformation of the heart, with, Meditation and the transformation of mind

Vessantara

Religion & Spirituality

Windhorse Publications

Description Buddhism is a path that leads to ever-greater freedom. This book brings together ten carefully-chosen and beautifully-told true stories, each one showing us how we can find more freedom in our own lives. Vessantara’s commentary draws deeper meanings from the stories, and gives many insights into how we can break out of our self-created prisons and roam free. The stories draw on several Buddhist traditions as well as contemporary events. So, as well as the serene figure of the Buddha, you will meet a rich cast of characters, including a lone sailor, a guilt-racked king, an awakened woman wanderer, a group of murderers, unconventional tantric yogis, a mysterious hag, a condemned thief, fearless Zen masters, a drunken samurai and a very large tiger... This is a new and slightly revised edition of this popular book that was first published in 2000. Review: A clear-sighted, lucid, and immensely enjoyable journey through Buddhist teachings which will be of enormous benefit to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. I loved this book. - Mick Brown, author of ‘The Spiritual Tourist’.

Tales of Freedom: Wisdom from the Buddhist Tradition

Buddhism

Worlds Within

The Friends of the Western Buddhist Order

An Indian master spontaneously empties a bag of gold dust into the air. A young woman lays down the burden of her dead child and asks the Buddha to accept her as his disciple. These are some of the scenes evoked in Tales of Freedom. Drawn from the rich variety of the Buddhist tradition, the stories convey a sense of inner freedom. We see ordinary people liberate themselves from anger and grief, and great teachers remain free even in the face of death. Vessantara's commentary shows us how we can move towards that freedom in our own lives. Stories have the power to transform us as we enter their world. The wisdom of these beautifully told stories can teach us how to break out of our self-imposed mental prisons – and roam free.

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Meeting the Buddhas is a modern classic, giving a vivid and accessible introduction to all the main figures meditated on in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition. First published in 1993, this new edition incorporates a section on Vajrakīla, as well as new images, and hundreds of small changes that nuance and deepen earlier editions. It is a mine of information for those who want to learn about buddhas, bodhisattvas and tantric deities, and of inspiration for those who are already doing the practices. 
Vessantara powerfully evokes the figures, giving the reader a real feeling for what it’s like to meditate on them, and how they can transform us on a deep level. It gives detailed descriptions of the figures, including their mudras and symbolic emblems, so it can be used as a handy reference to identify and learn about particular images.

Meeting the Buddhas: A Guide to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Tantric Deities

Meeting the Buddhas invites you on an inspiring journey into the fascinating world of Tibetan Buddhist mediation. The sacred figures brought to life in this thorough guide speak to us through color, sound, and symbols, to awaken our deepest potential as human beings. Drawing on twenty-five years of meditation experience, Vessantara vividly describes a wide range of Tantric figures: from peaceful Buddhas and compassionate Bodhisattvas to wild, passionate dakinis and wrathful protectors. We also see how Buddhist visualization developed and how it works.

Meeting The Buddhas: A Guide To Buddhas, Bodhisattvas And Tantric Deities

Motilal Banaridass

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Puja and the transformation of the heart, with, Meditation and the transformation of mind

Tales of Freedom: Wisdom from the Buddhist Tradition

The Friends of the Western Buddhist Order

Tales of Freedom: Wisdom from the Buddhist Tradition

Meeting the Buddhas: A Guide to Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Tantric Deities

Meeting The Buddhas: A Guide To Buddhas, Bodhisattvas And Tantric Deities