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41. Tibetan Buddhism from the Ground Up: A Practical Approach for Modern Life by B. Alan Wallace | |
Paperback: 224
Pages
(1993-10-09)
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Good elementary introduction to Buddhism--3.5 stars
Finally, a directand cogent introduction of the essence of Tibetan Buddhism
Very good, but some shortcomings
Basic and informative
10 stars if possible.... |
42. The Noble Eightfold Path of Christ: Jesus Teaches the Dharma of Buddhism by Thomas Ragland | |
Paperback: 138
Pages
(2006-07-06)
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Editorial Review Product Description Presented in the arrangement and context of Buddha's Nobel Eightfold Path, "the truths presented are timeless and universal as a complete religion in themselves," says the author. The author describes the book as serving as the message of Jesus to the world in the context of Christian of Eastern thought, and points out that it is not really a Christian work. This is foremost a Buddhist writing, devoted to the same Dharma that Buddha so loved and taught 2500 years ago. It is presented through the teachings of the One who is called the Christ in the Western world. Then again, this is not really a Buddhist work as the linkage the author has made between the concepts of Christ and Buddha create a synthesis that transcends Christianity and Buddhism. The heart of this Dharma cannot really be defined of confined by a system of thought. It lives on the immediacy of the expression of those who take it to heart. Customer Reviews (3)
Preferred
I wanted to write this book
my Dharma notes |
43. Buddha of Infinite Light: The Teachings of Shin Buddhism, the Japanese Way of Wisdom and Compassion by Daisetz T. Suzuki | |
Paperback: 96
Pages
(2002-02-12)
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Sensitive intro to Japanese Pure Land Buddhism
Great introduction to Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
A fine addition to a Shin Buddhism library
Necessary forShin Buddhism Studies!
Wow!Were's the Zen, Mama? |
44. Essential Tibetan Buddhism by RobertA. F. Thurman | |
Paperback: 317
Pages
(1996-12-13)
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Serious problems abound in this text
Um...
Boring Maybe it's just me. It's not that I like the Dharma simple. I was disappointed because I came wanting to find out more about Tibetan Buddhism, and realized it was much like reading the names in Genesis of the Bible. The Dalai Lama, as far as Tibetan Buddhism goes, is more clear to me. Perhaps that's because he leaves most of the scholastic approach out of his writings, and focuses on the marrow of PRACTICE. This book lacks much physical reference to that. If you are looking to understand the Dharma, this book is for you. If you, however, are looking to UNDERSTAND the Dharma, go find a zendo and sit. That and any book by Zen master Seung Sahn, if you find Tibetan Buddhism isn't your "cup of tea"-will point you on your way. Sorry Robert, your book put me to sleep. Better writings next time.
Difficult material, and cheerleading.
The Politics of Enlightenment `Tibetan Buddhism increasingly rivals Zen in its popularity as a path of Buddhist wisdom and practice.' Thurman has written and translated many texts in this area, particularly the well-received `Tibetan Book of the Dead.' In this book, `The Essential Tibetan Buddhism,' Thurman does a thorough job at laying out in concise and accessible terms the history and development of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as an explication and explanation of the core beliefs and practices. Dedicated to the Dali Lama (who I have had the honour to be near during his regular trips to Bloomington, my current home -- his brother has been on faculty at Indiana University), this book shows how Tibetan Buddhism grew out of a sense of having been personally touched by Buddhas dwelling among them. Indeed, Tibetans often take for granted the idea of a constant presence of Buddhas among them. While many varieties of Buddhism allow for the theoretical attainment of the absolute freedom required to be a Buddha, Tibetan Buddhism is rare in accepting that there are many Buddhas currently at hand. Tibetan Buddhism also preserved the Indian Tantric traditions, as a means for the attainment of complete Buddha-hood. Indeed, some of these Tantras contradict the cosmologies which speculate that there is a cycle of Buddhas, and that another Buddha is not due for thousands of years. `Thus at least one of the levels (the highest, most would say) of the Tibetan sense of history sees the planet as progressing positively toward a time of unprecedented fulfillment. Tibetan Buddhist society therefore is perhaps unique among Buddhist societies in that the people live within a consciously articulated myth of historical progress, carrying within itself a fascinating complexity.' Tibetan Buddhism is far from nihilistic, as indeed most Buddhism is not nihilistic. One discovers a unity of awareness and of all creation, something at the heart of many of the great religions of the world, if not so specifically laid out as a premise or as a possible attainment. The Buddha obtains total consciousness, a kind of universal omniscience; this is not to say a Buddha is God or becomes God (in fact, the Buddha will eschew God-like powers and domination over other creatures). Grant the vision of direct enlightenment, Complete with original translations of source texts, commentaries, essays of context and interpretation, and a good source of religious studies (history, philosophy, theology, etc.), this is an excellent introduction to the contemplation, study or even practice of Tibetan Buddhism. ... Read more |
45. Love (Buddhism For You series) by Daisaku Ikeda | |
Hardcover: 64
Pages
(2006-11-01)
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A little book packed with meaning
Love
Practical Insightful Guidance
This small book is packed with encouragement |
46. The Positive Psychology of Buddhism and Yoga, 2nd Edition: Paths to A Mature Happiness by Marvin Levine | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2009-07-14)
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Editorial Review Product Description This book describes Buddhist-Yogic ideas in relation to those of contemporary Western psychology. The book begins with the Buddhist view of the human psyche and of the human condition. This leads to the question of what psychological changes need to be made to improve that condition. Similarities between Buddhism and Western Psychology include: Both are concerned with alleviating inner pain, turmoil, affliction and suffering. Both are humanistic and naturalistic in that they focus on the human condition and interpret it in natural terms. Both view the human being as caught in a causal framework, in a matrix of forces such as cravings or drives which are produced by both our biology and our beliefs. Both teach the appropriatenss of compassion, concern and unconditional positive regard towards others. Both share the ideal of maturing or growth. In the East and the West, this is interpreted as greater self possession, diminished cravings and agitations, less impulsivity and deeper observations which permit us to monitor and change our thoughts and emotional states. Buddhism, Yoga, and Western Psychology, especially the recent emphasis on positive psychology, are concerned with the attainment of deep and lasting happiness. The thesis of all three is that self-transformation is the surest path to this happiness. Customer Reviews (20)
I'm enjoying this book so far!
Missing first chapter, pages all mixed up but 5 stars for content and Amazon customer service
Buddhism or Yoga? Both!
The Mind's Eye
The Positive Psychology of Buddhism and Yoga |
47. Psychoanalysis and Buddhism: An Unfolding Dialogue | |
Paperback: 456
Pages
(1995-04-09)
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Single most important book I own
Great compromise
Good starter text for this field
Extremely usefulguide in understanding how Buddhist ideas complement modern western psychology
Very interesting structure though not integrated or consistent |
48. Buddhism Day by Day: Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda | |
Paperback: 393
Pages
(2006-11-01)
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I love this book and read it every morning!
A very useful and inspiring read
BELIEVE
Great read!
Wise words |
49. Buddhism as Philosophy: An Introduction by Mark Siderits | |
Paperback: 232
Pages
(2007-06-30)
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Takes on the toughest arguments of the greatest Buddhist thinkers
Buddhism as Philosophy: An Introduction Review
Buddhism or Philosophy
A great achievement |
50. Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices) by Paul Williams | |
Paperback: 456
Pages
(2008-08-29)
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Editorial Review Product Description Originating in India, Mahayana Buddhism spread across Asia, becoming the prevalent form of Buddhism in Tibet and East Asia. Over the last twenty-five years Western interest in Mahayana has increased considerably, reflected both in the quantity of scholarly material produced and in the attraction of Westerners towards Tibetan Buddhism and Zen. Paul Williams’ Mahayana Buddhism is widely regarded as the standard introduction to the field, used internationally for teaching and research and has been translated into several European and Asian languages. This new edition has been fully revised throughout in the light of the wealth of new studies and focuses on the religion’s diversity and richness. It includes much more material on China and Japan, with appropriate reference to Nepal, and for students who wish to carry their study further there is a much-expanded bibliography and extensive footnotes and cross-referencing. Everyone studying this important tradition will find Williams’ book the ideal companion to their studies. Customer Reviews (6)
A Landmark Book! A Treasure Trove of Buddhist Scholarship!
A Landmark Book! A Treasure Trove of Buddhist Scholarship!
Very clear writing style - great!
Great Book but Dense
A must buy for any academic Buddhist library A historical paper trail is fomed for many of the major works attributed to Mahayanist thought, so that we see roots formed.This grants immense clearity to many misunderstanding about certain school ideologies that might appear completely unrelated until all the details are shown within Williams book. Although there are no actual sutras translated, the book is a perfect starting point for philosophies, history, and a listing of many of the great Mahayana sutras, which one could then find available to start forming an actual library for practice and reference. As a Priest in the Pure Land tradition and trained in both Mahayana and Theravadin, this book stands apart in my findings of authors that spread knowledge in quanity and quality instead of minute chunks for only lineage lip service. ... Read more |
51. The Story of Buddhism: A Concise Guide to Its History & Teachings by Donald S. Lopez Jr. | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2002-09-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Leading Buddhist scholar Donald S. Lopez Jr. explores the origins of this 2,500-year-old religion and traces its major developments up to the present, focusing not only on the essential elemenmts common to all schools of Buddhism but also revealing the differences among the major traditions. Beginning with the creation and structure of the Buddhist universe, Lopez explores the life of the Buddha, the core Buddhist tenets, and the development of the monastic life and lay practices. Combining brilliant scholarship with fascinating stories -- contemporary and historical, sometimes miraculous, sometimes humorous -- this rich and absorbing volume presents a fresh and expert history of Buddhism and Buddhist life. Customer Reviews (9)
A problematic overview and introduction
Good Book for an Excellent Class
Best of the bunch
A Scholar's Introduction to Buddhism Lopez's book opens with a short treatment of Buddhist cosmology, including its picture of the universe, the earth, and the heavens and hells. There is an all-to-brief discussion of the key Buddhist teaching of Dependent Origination. The chapter on cosmology is followed by a discussion of the life of the Buddha, taken from a wide variety of textual sources, of the Dharma, Monasticism, Lay Life, and Enlightenment. The focus of the book is on the various schools of Mahayana Buddhism and on the Buddhism of Tibet.I found surprisingly little discussion of Theravada Buddhism, (practiced historically in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand) which is likely the earliest version of Buddhism we have today.Lopez describes well how various Mahayana thinkers broke away from earlier teachings but doesn't tell us much about these early teachings themselves. There is a great deal of emphasis in the book on how the Buddha's teaching was applied and modified over the years.Most of lay practice, Lopez informs us, was devoted to the accumulation of merit by the practice of good deeds.A regular meditation practice, much less textual study of the Sutras, was simply unavailable to most people who have over the generations called themselves Buddhists, either laity or monastic. Lopez describes well the ritualistic practices of any number of Buddhist schools, emphasisizing matters such as relic worship, ancestor worship, fortune-telling and horoscopes, miracle cures,magic, mandalas, and what the modern reader is likely to view as superstition.He briefly describes for the reader a number of Buddhist schools and practices,including Tantric Buddhism, the Pure Land School, and Zen, and their different paths to enlightenment.There is a wonderfully detailed picture of a ritual involving the Heart Sutra, repeated many times, with the use of icons and statues. This book is a welcome, clear-minded corrective to those who approach Buddhism ahistorically.But there is, indeed, more to the story than this, as Professor Lopez realizes.For all his objectivity, I think Lopez has some grasp of the power of the Buddha's message which has led many to it, including modern Americans, over the millenia. This is most clearly indicated in the final paragraph of Professor Lopez's book.He writes (p. 256) " But there is also another challenge, the challenge provided by the dharma, which makes the remarkable claim that it is possible to live a life untainted by what are called the eight worldly concerns: gain and loss, fame and disgrace, praise and blame, happiness and sorrow." This is a worthwhile critical introduction to an endlessly fascinating teaching.
Some good information, but poorly organized |
52. Engaged Buddhism in the West | |
Paperback: 512
Pages
(2000-01-15)
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informative and inspiring
"Meditate or organize a protest?" G. Merritt ... Read more |
53. Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory: The Dharma of Natural System (Buddhist Studies Series) by Joanna R. Macy | |
Paperback: 236
Pages
(1991-07)
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Dependence Arising...The Wheel of Life
The real science in Buddhism
Here's why Buddhism is a better Meme than Scientism. Joanna Macy maintains her "scholastic" focus on the task of comparing these two systems of thought throughout the text, and thereby succeeds briliantly in explaining the basic meaning (singlular) of both systems. ... Read more |
54. Spirit of Buddhism, The: A Christian Perspective on Buddhist Thought by David Burnett | |
Paperback: 352
Pages
(2007-04-02)
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A True Revision |
55. Buddhism the Religion of No-Religion (Alan Watts Love of Wisdom) by Alan Watts | |
Paperback: 112
Pages
(1999-10-15)
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Provides excellent feel for Zen Buddhism to a Westerner
Buddhism without Buddhism
A nice read and reference
perfect
Buddhism clarified |
56. Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism by Master Sheng Yen | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(2006-10-10)
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Accept No Substitute
Excellent, practical guide for helping with Zen practice |
57. The Heart of Buddhism: Practical Wisdom for an Agitated World by Guy Claxton | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(1999-01-25)
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This is Guy Claxton on a really lazy day.
A nice intro
Buddhism without Asian adornments. Claxton clearly explains how our own general agitation and unease and even our self-centeredness has come about -- how it is really inevitable given our approach -- and how it can be alleviated. An interesting idea I got from this book is that a third of our unhappiness is caused by external circumstances. Two thirds is self-created, and that's what Buddhism is designed to cure. Why is Buddhism becoming more popular? Claxton wrote, 'It is THE 'religion' for a secular age, concerning itself centrally with improving the quality of everyday life, requiring no adherence to obscure or magical beliefs, and offering a penetrating analysis of the condition -- or lack of it -- that we find ourselves in, as well as a powerful and proven set of specific techniques for increasing happiness, kindliness and peace in people's lives.' He goes on: 'Buddhism is really a deep do-it-yourself kit of ideas and practices for changing in the directions that most people would like: more openness, less defensiveness; more tolerance, less irritation; more ease, less worry; more generosity, less selfishness; more naturalness, less self-consciousness; more equanimity, less frustration.' In this book you get a thorough understanding of the Four Noble Truths (written from an understanding of their meaning rather than translating an Asian understanding into English), a clear explanation of the Noble Eightfold Path and the Five Precepts. Claxton describes the different forms of Buddhist meditation and how they work. There is a great chapter near the end of the book on the benefits of Buddhist practice. On page 168 is a spreadsheet showing a 'brand comparison' of the five most popular kinds of Buddhism (Zen, Tibetan, etc.) which rates each for its emphasis on ten different things like 'moral discipline' and 'reverence for lineage.' Buddhism is self-help at its finest. I'm the author of the book, Self-Help Stuff That Works, and I can tell you this with authority: Buddhism is one of the finest set of practical self-help tools available on the planet, and Claxton clearly explains how these tools can be used by Westerners. I recommend it highly.
Recommended for students of Buddhist philosophy & practice.
Great beginners book |
58. Buddhism in America by Richard Hughes Seager | |
Paperback: 336
Pages
(2000-11-15)
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Buddhism (History of)
Love this book, have used it for several classes
Engaging and informative Part One provides background material on the history of Buddhismand its transmission to America and includes a short chapter on "VeryBasic Buddhism" for those new to the subject or wanting a refresher. Part Two, the largest part, discusses the various forms of Buddhism inAmerica, with chapters on Jodo Shinshu, Soka Gakkai, Zen, Tibetan,Theravada, and "other Pacific Rim migrations."And Part Threeexplores some "Selected Issues": gender equity, socialengagement, intra-Buddhist and interreligious dialogue, and theAmericanization of Buddhism.
An important and scholarly addition to Buddhist history.
An important contribution to Buddhist historical literature. |
59. Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh | |
Paperback: 116
Pages
(1987-11-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Interbeing offers a practical blueprint for living mindfully, one that has proven useful and meaningful to people from all walks of life. The book also includes a brief history, ceremonies, and the revised charter of the Order of Interbeing. Customer Reviews (6)
More Than I Expected
Buddhism for the Modern Age
I am an Order of Interbeing Aspirant...
Beyond the "self"....We're all connected
Deeper look at the 14 guidelines I found the first part of the book to be great. Itoffered some new information on the 14 minfulness trainings (which Ialready had some knowledge of). The second half of the book on theceremonies was not useful to me and I can't really picture it being usefulto anyone but in the monastic community. Overall, great book. Get it,read it, and incorporate the mindfulness trainings in your life. ... Read more |
60. The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self by Woody Hochswender, Greg Martin, Ted Morino | |
Paperback: 248
Pages
(2001-10-01)
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Must Read
A Great Explanation of Buddhism!
Buddha In You Mirror review by A. Holland
A Practical Common Sense Approach
Beware of the Organization SGI and SGI-USA |
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