The Story of the Buddha
| Author | : Edith Holland |
| Publisher | : Asian Educational Services |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9788120617964 |
The Buddha And The Land Of Which He Trod
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Ka
| Author | : Roberto Calasso |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 465 |
| Release | : 1999-11-02 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0679775471 |
In "the very best book about Hindu mythology that anyone has ever written" (The New Republic) Calasso plunges Western readers into the mind of ancient India. He begins with a mystery: Why is the most important god in the Rg Veda, the oldest of India's sacred texts, known by a secret name—"Ka," or Who? What ensues is not an explanation, but an unveiling. Here are the stories of the creation of mind and matter; of the origin of Death, of the first sexual union and the first parricide. We learn why Siva must carry his father's skull, why snakes have forked tongues, and why, as part of a certain sacrifice, the king's wife must copulate with a dead horse. A tour de force of scholarship and seduction, Ka is irresistible.
The Understory
| Author | : Saneh Sangsuk |
| Publisher | : Deep Vellum Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 125 |
| Release | : 2024-03-19 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 164605296X |
A novel of man's relationship with nature, power, and the vitality of storytelling, from beloved Thai author Saneh Sangsuk. The lovable, yarnspinning monk Luang Paw Tien, now in his nineties, is the last person in his village to bear witness to the power and plenitude of the jungle before agrarian and then capitalist life took over his community. Nightly, he entertains the children of his village with tales from his younger years: his long pilgrimage to India, his mother’s dreams of a more stable life through agriculture, his proud huntsman father who resisted those dreams, and his love, who led him to pursue those dreams all over again. Sangsuk’s novel is a celebration of the oral tradition of storytelling and, above all else, a testament to the power of stories to entertain.
The Writings of Lafcadio Hearn
| Author | : Lafcadio Hearn |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 466 |
| Release | : 1922 |
| Genre | : Authors, American |
| ISBN | : |
The Making of American Buddhism
| Author | : Scott A. Mitchell |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 265 |
| Release | : 2023 |
| Genre | : Buddhism |
| ISBN | : 0197641563 |
As of 2010, there were approximately 3-4 million Buddhists in the United States, and that figure is expected to grow significantly. Beyond the numbers, the influence of Buddhism can be felt throughout the culture, with many more people practicing meditation, for example, than claiming Buddhist identity. A century ago, this would have been unthinkable. So how did Buddhism come to claim such a significant place in the American cultural landscape? The Making of American Buddhism offers an answer, showing how in the years on either side of World War II second-generation Japanese American Buddhists laid claim to an American identity inclusive of their religious identity. In the process they-and their allies-created a place for Buddhism in America. These sons and daughters of Japanese immigrants-known as "Nisei," Japanese for "second-generation"-clustered around the Berkeley Bussei, a magazine published from 1939 to 1960. In the pages of the Bussei and elsewhere, these Nisei Buddhists argued that Buddhism was both what made them good Americans and what they had to contribute to America-a rational and scientific religion of peace. The Making of American Buddhism also details the behind-the-scenes labor that made Buddhist modernism possible. The Bussei was one among many projects that were embedded within Japanese American Buddhist communities and connected to national and transnational networks that shaped and allowed for the spread of modernist Buddhist ideas. In creating communities, publishing magazines, and hosting scholarly conventions and translation projects, Nisei Buddhists built the religious infrastructure that allowed the later Buddhist modernists, Beat poets, and white converts who are often credited with popularizing Buddhism to flourish. Nisei activists didn't invent American Buddhism, but they made it possible.
Middle Land, Middle Way
| Author | : Shravasti Dhammika |
| Publisher | : Buddhist Publication Society |
| Total Pages | : 246 |
| Release | : 2008-12-01 |
| Genre | : Buddhist pilgrims and pilgrimages |
| ISBN | : 9552401976 |
A comprehensive guidebook to the places in India made sacred by the Buddha’s presence. Beginning with an inspiring account of Buddhist pilgrimage, the author then covers sixteen places in detail. With maps and colour photos, an essential companion for pilgrim and traveler.
The Rod of Mercury
| Author | : Henry B. Stein |
| Publisher | : Health Research Books |
| Total Pages | : 62 |
| Release | : 1996-09 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 9780787310547 |
We have been told by several of our customers this book has been banned by the church. it has proven to be one of the most provocative books we've read in many a moon. If you are looking for a book which will keep you up nights this is it! Truth is far.
The Master As I Saw Him
| Author | : Sister Nivedita |
| Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 1910-01-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 8184302398 |
The Master as I Saw Him, is a book famous for its chronicling of intense spiritual experiences from the life of Swami Vivekananda, as noted by his disciple—Sister Nivedita. The book is written in an easy-to-read fashion, such that any chapter can be opened and read without losing any continuity. Nevertheless, it has still been assigned an intermediate rating, mainly because the text pre-supposes a familiarity with Swami Vivekananda, India, her religious traditions and historical customs, which new readers having no prior basis may find difficult to understand. It is important to remember that this book was written over a 100 years ago, and so it presents a view of India of the past - a country tremendously weakened by its deeply entrenched social and religious prejudices such as the caste system, eating of food cooked at the hands of Brahmins only, child-marriage and the low status accorded to women, especially widows. Delve into the personal experiences and profound teachings of a revered spiritual guru through this intimate account. Offering deep insights into the spiritual journey and wisdom of the guru, this book provides a transformative exploration of enlightenment, self-realization, and the power of spiritual guidance. The Master As I Saw Him by Sister Nivedita spiritual guru, spiritual teachings, enlightenment, discipleship, spiritual experiences, divine wisdom, spiritual journey, spiritual insights, spiritual guidance, personal transformation, spiritual awakening, spiritual memoir, spiritual enlightenment, spiritual connection, spiritual mentorship spiritual guru, spiritual teachings, enlightenment, discipleship, spiritual experiences, divine wisdom, spiritual journey, spiritual insights, spiritual guidance, personal transformation, spiritual awakening, spiritual memoir, spiritual enlightenment, spiritual connection, spiritual mentorship
Stray Leaves from Strange Literature ; And, Fantastics and Other Fancies
| Author | : Lafcadio Hearn |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 434 |
| Release | : 1922 |
| Genre | : Oriental fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The Buddha: a Storied Life
| Author | : Vanessa R. Sasson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2023 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0197649467 |
Retellings of the Buddha's life story have animated and sustained Buddhist thought and practice through some 2,500 years of history. To this day, Buddhist holidays and rituals are pinned to the arc of his biography, celebrating his birth, awakening, teaching, and final nirvana. His story is the model that exemplary Buddhists follow. Often, there is a moment of insight akin to the Buddha's experience with the Four Sights, followed by a great departure from home, and a period of searching that it is hoped will lead to final awakening. The Buddha's story is not just the Buddha's story; it is the story of Buddhism. In this book, twelve leading scholars of South Asian texts and traditions articulate the Buddha-life blueprint--the underlying and foundational pattern that holds the life story of a buddha together. They retell the episodes of Buddha Gautama's extended life story, while keeping in mind the cosmic, paradigmatic arc of his narrative. The contributors have dedicated their careers to exploring hagiographical materials, each applying their own methodological and theoretical interests to shed new light on the enduring story of Buddhism. Using multiple perspectives, voices, and sources, this volume underscores the multivalent centrality of this story. The book will be an invaluable resource to practicing Buddhists and students of Buddhist Studies to help them engage in the most foundational story of the tradition.
