Buddhism is immensely rich encompassing a variety of schools. However there are three main recognised traditions in Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Theravada is the oldest, foundational form of Buddhism and is found in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma. Mahayana focuses on the Bodhisattva ideal (the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment for all beings) and it spread to China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Tibet and Mongolia. Vajrayana is the tantric form of Buddhism and is especially associated with Tibetan Buddhism, though there are Chinese and Japanese forms. Zen, or Ch’an in Chinese, is a meditative tradition aimed at directly perceiving our Buddha nature. Our Top-10 lists aim to represent a particular topic through the selected outstanding books, balancing classic texts and latest titles, popular books and less known must-reads. Here’s a selection on Buddhism from Watkins Books shelves, suggested by Mike, member of Watkins staff:: Bhikkhu Bodhi,In the Buddha’s Words
A new concise single-volume collection of the Buddha’s discourses, making this the definitive introduction to the Buddha’s teachings – in his own words. The renowned scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Thich Nhat Hanh, Miracle of Mindfulness A personal and direct guide to awareness and meditation in everyday life. “As a book on the Buddhist path, the Miracle of Mindfulness is special because its clear and simple emphasis on basic practice enables any reader to begin a practice of his or her own immediately. Ajahn Chah, Food for the Heart Renowned for the beauty and simplicity of his teachings, Ajahn Chah was Thailand’s best known meditation teacher. His charisma and wisdom influenced many American and European seekers, and helped shape the American Vipassana community. This collection brings together for the first time Ajahn Chah’s most powerful teachings, including those on meditation, liberation from suffering, calming the mind, enlightenment and the “living dharma”.
Ajahn Brahm, Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond A self-described meditation junkie, Brahm shares his recipe for bliss in this practical, energising new book. “Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond” is a complete, stem-to-stern guide to the subject, with precise step-by-step instructions for traversing the stages of practice and overcoming obstacles. Rahula Walpola, What the Buddha Taught Buddhism continues to enjoy increasing interest in the West, both for its emphasis on reflection and meditation and as an object of scholarship. Drawing the words actually spoken by the Buddha, Rahula gives a full account of his fundamental teachings, from the Buddhist attitude of mind and meditation to the Buddha’s teaching in the contemporary world. The text also features a selection of texts from original Buddhist literature. Jack Kornfield, Path with Heart Perhaps the most important book yet written on meditation, the process of inner transformation, and the integration of spiritual practice into our Western way of life, A Path With Heart brings alive the possibilities of inner peace, wholeness and the achievement of happiness.
Henepola Gunaratana, Mindfulness in Plain English With his distinctive clarity and wit,”Bhante G” takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. We already have the foundation we need to live a more productive and peaceful life – Bhante simply points to each tool of meditation, tells us what it does, and how to make it work. Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and longing. But these feelings can also awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take up the spiritual path. This book offers a comprehensive worldwide cultural and historical view of Buddhism. The initial chapters detail its spread from India into China, Asia, Tibet, Japan, and adjacent areas. Later chapters deal with Buddhism in Europe since World War II, the history of North American Buddhism, and the influence of Buddhism on psychotherapy.
Dhammapada, translated by Glenn Wallis In this elegant new translation, Sanskrit scholar Glenn Wallis has exclusively referred to and quoted from the canonical suttas–the presumed earliest discourses of the Buddha–to bring us the heartwood of Buddhism, words as compelling today as when the Buddha first spoke them. Transfer of Buddhism Across Central Asian Networks (7th to 13th Centuries) Other titles in seriesand over one million other books are available for . Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? FREE Shipping on orders over CDN$ 35. Enter a postal code: Blue Cloud Books USDetailsGoing to Pieces Without Falling Apart: A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness FREE Shipping on orders over . DetailsInsight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom FREE Shipping on orders over . No Kindle device required. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Start reading Buddhism without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening on your Kindle in under a minute.
Reprint edition (March 1 1998) 14 x 1 x 23.1 cm Shipping Weight: 159 g #19,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality Would you like to tell us about a lower price?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? See Complete Table of Contents As in all the major religions, there is a wisdom behind the theology of Buddhism that informs the believer in daily life. Stephen Batchelor would argue that the difference with Buddhism is that the wisdom is in fact independent of the theology and is not informative to believers only, but to everyone. In Buddhism Without Beliefs Batchelor lays out the major tenets of Buddhist wisdom, commenting on their relevance to modern life. The Buddha said that seekers must find the Truth for themselves, and Batchelor offers this book as a roadmap.
"Batchelor...suggests that Buddhism jettison reincarnation and karma, thereby making possible what he calls an 'existential, therapeutic and liberating agnosticism." —Time magazine"Buddhism Without Beliefs is the kind of finely written primer about the concepts of Buddhism that even a heathen like me can appreciate and understand. For the non-Buddhist, or the aspiring Buddhist, it will be of much assistance. Filled with compassion, lucidly written, this is a book that explains much about an ancient, ever-living philosophy that has much to offer the stunned searchers of truth in our chaotic age of modernity." —Oscar Hijuelos, author of Mr. Ives' Christmas and The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love"Radiant in its clarity, Buddhism Without Beliefs reminds us not just of Buddhism's true nature, but of our own as well. Freeing us from the notion of Buddhism as a religion, Stephen Batchelor shows us how necessary the Buddha's teachings are in today's world. It may not be what he intended, but he has made a believer out of me." —Mark Epstein, M.D., author of Thoughts Without a Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective"Though he is a former monk in both the Zen and Tibetan traditions, Batchelor is now associated with a nondenominational Buddhist community in England.
He deliberately eschews elitist, monastic Buddhist traditions, which often make enlightenment appear all but impossible to attain. Throughout, simple meditation exercises acquaint readers with Buddhist principles that illuminate 'the nature of the human dilemma and a way to its resolution.'" —Publishers Weekly See all Product Description Awakening the Buddha Within: Eight Steps to Enlightenment Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware, Right Now, Every Day After Buddhism: Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age The Way of Zen See all 70 customer reviews See all 70 customer reviews (newest first) on Amazon.ca Most recent customer reviewsThis little book is enlightening on the fine line that separates the Buddha Dharma from the religion called "Buddhism". I initially borrowed from the Library but this books is a keeper and an great on going reference. It brings the wisdom dating from past millennia to practical every day use today.
This is a fantastic book for anyone interested in meditation and in Buddhism. What Batchelor does is strip away all the cultural 'decorations', all the culturally specific... "Buddhism without Beliefs" isn't really a book, but a tutorial. It describes the method of escaping the anguish while avoiding indulgences. In dharma practise awakening requires equanimity toward the sensations that will otherwise lead to craving and aversion. A very satisfying book, allowing the reader to embrace aspects of a belief system at one's own discretion and interpretation. That so many of the negative reviews of this book seem to say precisely the same thing? Isn't it even odder that, if you click on the links to the negative reviewers, you find... I enjoy books on Buddhism, but this one is a clear disappointment. He seems like a Westerner who has been exposed to some basic tenets of Buddhism but is anything but a wise... I perhaps made the mistake of reading this book on Buddhism first, before any others.