OM Sutra: The Pathway to Enlightenment

OM Sutra: The Pathway to Enlightenment
Author: Amit Ray, Banani Ray
Publisher: INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9382123105

In Sanskrit, the word “Sutra” means “thread”, “hints” or “guidelines”. The book explains the way to reach the ultimate zenith of human evolution. In this book the ultimate state of Om is adored and expounded. It includes fifty-five Sanskrit verses and their English translation and explanation. This is a book of wisdom for walking on the path of enlightenment. The Sutras provide the techniques and means to clear the mind from the accumulated experiences, conditioning and memories that bind humans to the world of sorrow. As one is established in Om, life is filled with peace, joy and harmony. The book is organized into twelve parts. Each part elaborates steps for breaking free of the limited identification and training the mind to achieve oneness with the universe. Each sutra is presented as Sanskrit text followed by transliteration, precise English translation and authoritative explanation.

OM Chanting and Meditation

OM Chanting and Meditation
Author: Amit Ray
Publisher: INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2010-06
Genre: Happiness
ISBN: 8191026937

The book provides some powerful Om chanting and meditation techniques to bring balance health and harmony in life. In this book Amit Ray describes several Om chanting and Om meditation methods in detail in a lucid and plain English. In Eastern religions, Om (AUM) is considered as the most sacred mantra. Om is the mantra of integration; integration of individual with the Whole. Om is the mantra of harmony and celebration. Om is the mantra to access the Supreme Divinity residing within us. Om chanting and meditations have healing effects on the body and the mind. This book is a step-by-step guide to practise meditations with the Om. As you practise, a long-lasting sense of well-being manifests in your life. You will notice a sense of joyfulness entering your life along with an ability to appreciate the many gifts that surround you. This book will help both the beginners as well as the advanced practitioners.

The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1)

The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1)
Author: Tsong-kha-pa
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2015-03-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1559398698

The first volume of the 15th-century spiritual classic that condenses Buddhist teachings into one easy-to-follow meditation manual The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings. Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions. This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).

The Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment

The Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment
Author:
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1999-02-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1438413815

The Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment, used in monastic education for more than a millennium, is a concise guide to the key paradigms of the practice systems of the East Asian meditational schools (Ch'an, Sǒn, and Zen). Contained in its twelve chapters are definitive explanations of the meaning of innate and actualized enlightenment, sudden and gradual enlightenment, the true nature of ignorance and suffering, along with numerous examples of methods of contemplation that accord with and reflect the basic Ch'an views on enlightenment and practice. Although the Sutra was popular throughout the East Asian region, it attained its highest canonical status within the Korean Chogye school, where it is still a key text in the core curriculum of modern-day monks and nuns. The Sutra is translated here in full, along with the eloquent and revelatory commentary of the Chǒson monk Kihwa (1376–1433).

Complete Enlightenment

Complete Enlightenment
Author: Chan Master Sheng Yen
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 317
Release: 1999-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1570624003

Complete Enlightenment is the first authoritative translation and commentary on The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, a central text that shaped the development of East Asian Buddhism and Ch'an (Chinese Zen). The text is set in the form of a transcription of discussions between the Buddha and the twelve enlightened beings(bodhisattvas), who question him on all aspects of spiritual practice. This new translation preserves all the liveliness and nuance of the text in the original Chinese. The sutra's ancient wisdom is brought to life by the commentaries of Master Sheng-yen, one of the most revered living Buddhist masters in the Ch'an lineage. This is truly a manual for the spiritual journey toward complete enlightenment, providing the key to the deep, poetic, and practical meanings of the scripture.

Awakening Inner Guru

Awakening Inner Guru
Author: Banani Ray
Publisher: INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2010-06-09
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 8191026902

The book is about awakening your inner wisdom, inner power, inner beauty and your inner Self. Living a fulfilling life is a skill that requires both practice and understanding. This book provides both. It can be used for inspiration, or as an instruction handbook. It contains several meditation and other practices for self improvement. It is a very comprehensive manual for Self realization. This book is must for any sincere for spiritual development. It can be read countless times for added insight. You may also enjoy reading this book if you really want to explore the full potential of your inner strength. It offers a very down-to-earth approach to understanding, in detail and simple language. For those who are truly interested to attain spiritual freedom and fulfillment in every sphere of life, this book is a practical and personal guidebook.

Modern Buddhism

Modern Buddhism
Author: Kelsang Gyatso
Publisher: Tharpa Publications US
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2011
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1616060069

Based on teachings from the Kadampa Buddhist Tradition, Modern Buddhism is a special presentation that communicates the essence of the entire path to liberation and enlightenment in a way that is easy to understand and put into practice.

Mother of the Buddhas

Mother of the Buddhas
Author: Lex Hixon
Publisher: Quest Books
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1993-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780835606899

Lex Hixon's "contemplative expansion" of forty passages from the Prajnaparamita Sutra, the basic scripture of all schools of Mahayana Buddhism, yields a text of devotional beauty that is at once dramatic and uplifting. The text sets forth the Bodhisattva path to enlightenment. Features a foreword by renowned American Buddhist scholar Dr. Robert A. Thurman.

How Things Exist

How Things Exist
Author: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Publisher: Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1891868349

In this small book Lama Zopa Rinpoche covers an incredible amount of ground. He starts by emphasizing the importance of compassion and universal responsibility and how to make life meaningful, then gives a brief explanation of the nature of the enlightened mind and how we can attain it, and finally offers an amazing and extensive explanation of emptiness, the ultimate nature of reality, analyzing the way various phenomena exist and teaching how to meditate on emptiness. Within these teachings, Rinpoche also touches on several of the other main points of the path to enlightenment, such as bodhicitta, the three scopes and impermanence. But, in the end, this wonderfully practical book is a manifestation of Rinpoche's peerless wisdom realizing emptiness and a testament to the personal experience of this rare and precious teacher. This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there. Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting our website at www.LamaYeshe.com. Thank you so much, and please enjoy this e-book.

Compassionate Artificial Intelligence

Compassionate Artificial Intelligence
Author: Amit Ray
Publisher: Compassionate AI Lab (An Imprint of Inner Light Publishers)
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2018-10-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9382123466

In this book Dr. Amit Ray describes the principles, algorithms and frameworks for incorporating compassion, kindness and empathy in machine. This is a milestone book on Artificial Intelligence. Compassionate AI address the issues for creating solutions for some of the challenges the humanity is facing today, like the need for compassionate care-giving, helping physically and mentally challenged people, reducing human pain and diseases, stopping nuclear warfare, preventing mass destruction weapons, tackling terrorism and stopping the exploitation of innocent citizens by monster governments through digital surveillance. The book also talks about compassionate AI for precision medicine, new drug discovery, education, and legal system. Dr. Ray explained the DeepCompassion algorithms, five design principles and eleven key behavioral principle of compassionate AI systems. The book also explained several compassionate AI projects. Compassionate AI is the best practical guide for AI students, researchers, entrepreneurs, business leaders looking to get true value from the adoption of compassion in machine learning technology.