A Guide to the Buddhist Path (Sangharakshita)(Paperback)

A Guide to the Buddhist Path (Sangharakshita)(Paperback)

In this approachable handbook, Sangharakshita guides the reader through the complex tradition of Buddhism. In part one he tackles the theory of the religion in sections devoted to the Buddha, his teachings, and the spiritual community, while in part two he discusses the practicalities of trying to

Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior (Trungpa Chogyam)(Paperback)

The classic guide to enlightened living that first presented the Buddhist path of the warrior to Western readers--with a new foreword and cover presentation. There is a basic human wisdom that can help solve the world's problems. It doesn't belong to any one culture or region or religious

The Art of Reflection (New Edition): A Guide to Thinking, Contemplation and Insight on the Buddhist Path (Hennessey Ratnaguna)(Paperback)

The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path (Sangharakshita)(Paperback)

The Noble Eightfold Path the Buddha s first teaching is a timeless truth. One starts with a vision, a moment of insight, then transformation of thoughts, and follows in the light of that truth.This teaching is explored in relation to every aspect of life and is a treasury of wisdom and practical

Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening (Gu Guo)(Paperback)

A comprehensive guide to the meditative practice of Silent Illumination--a natural awakening accessible to everyone, right here and now. Our natural awakening--or buddha-nature--is inherent within all of us and waiting to be realized. Buddha-nature has the qualities of both silence and

Guided Buddhist Meditations: Essential Practices on the Stages of the Path (Chodron Thubten)(Paperback)

A new edition of a Buddhist classic, an accessible introduction to the stages of the path (lamrim)--including 14 hours of downloadable audio meditations. The Stages of the Path, or lamrim, presentation of Buddhist teachings (a step-by-step method to tame the mind) is a core topic of Buddhist study

Know Your Mind: The Psychological Dimension of Ethics in Buddhism (Sangharakshita)(Paperback)

An accessible introduction to the traditional Buddhist psychology of the Abhidharma which offers a clear description of the nature of the mind and how it functions and explores the part we play in creating our own suffering and

Joyful Path of Good Fortune: The Complete Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (Gyatso Geshe Kelsang)(Paperback)

A clear and comprehensive explanation of the entire path to enlightenment. We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do along every stage of our spiritual

A Survey of Buddhism / The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path (Sangharakshita)(Paperback)

This first volume of Sangharakshita's Complete Works includes two foundational texts that have inspired readers for decades in their understanding and practice of Buddhism: A Survey of Buddhism and The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path. Of the first, the great Buddhist teacher and writer Lama Anagarika

Turning the Wheel of Truth: Commentary on the Buddha's First Teaching (Sucitto Ajahn)(Paperback)

Buddhist teachings like the eightfold path, the four noble truths, and karma pervade Buddhist literature--but how often do we read what the Buddha himself had to say about these topics? Here is an accessible look at the Buddha's First Discourse, which contains the foundation for all further

The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology (Kornfield Jack)(Paperback)

A guide to the transformative power of Buddhist psychology--for meditators and mental health professionals, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. You have within you unlimited capacities for extraordinary love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom--and here is how to awaken

Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend: With Commentary by Kangyur Rinpoche (Nagarjuna)(Paperback)

An exposition of the entire Buddhist path in only 123 verses. A Buddhist classic. Nagarjuna's poetic presentation of the fundamental teachings of the Great Vehicle, or Mahayana, is remarkable for its concise style and memorable imagery, making it one of the most widely quoted sources in other

Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction (Levine Noah)(Paperback)

Bestselling author and renowned Buddhist teacher Noah Levine adapts the Buddha's Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path into a proven and systematic approach to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction--an indispensable alternative to the 12-step program.While many desperately need the help of the

Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment (Sonam Rinchen Geshe)(Paperback)

Atisha's most celebrated text sets forth the entire Buddhist path Atisha, the eleventh-century Indian Buddhist scholar and saint, came to Tibet at the invitation of the king of Western Tibet, Lha Lama Yeshe Wo, and his nephew, Jangchub Wo. His coming initiated the period of the second transmission

Approaching the Buddhist Path, 1 (Dalai Lama)(Paperback)

The first volume in a multivolume collection presenting the Dalai Lama's comprehensive explanation of the Buddhist path--now in paperback His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been publicly teaching Buddhism for decades. This series collects his presentations of every step of the path to enlightenment,

Buddhist Psychology and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Clinician's Guide (Tirch Dennis)(Paperback)

This user-friendly guide to the basics of Buddhist psychology presents a roadmap specifically designed for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners. It explains central Buddhist concepts and how they can be applied to clinical work, and features numerous experiential exercises and

The Buddhist Psychology of Awakening: An In-Depth Guide to Abhidharma (Goodman Steven D.)(Paperback)

A modern introduction to traditional Buddhist psychology This practical overview of Buddhist psychology outlines step-by-step methods for examining the source of our habitual tendencies and hangups. In order to truly free ourselves from perpetuating patterns of suffering, the Buddha offered a

Thames Path in the Country - National Trail Guide (Sharp David)(Paperback / softback)

The official guide to the riverside path from its Gloucestershire source all the way to the outskirts of

Eastern and Western Traditions (Sangharakshita)(Paperback)

Sangharakshita approaches communicating Buddhism in the West from two very different, but equally illuminating, angles. In the first part, he introduces the apparently exotic worlds of Tibetan Buddhism and its creative symbols, and Zen Buddhism. In the second part he examines the practice of

Uncle Setnakt's Essential Guide to the Left Hand Path (Webb Don)(Paperback)

The Essential Guide opens the door to the darkly resplendent worlds of the Left Hand Path. Part philosophical treatise, part ontological stand-up comedy, and part magical practicum, this book makes clear what many other books have only hinted at. For people with wit and perseverance, this book is a

Karmamudra: The Yoga of Bliss (Chenagtsang Nida)(Paperback)

Karmamudra refers to the ancient Buddhist practice of partnered sexual yoga. Also known as 'The Path of Skillful Means' or 'The Path of Great Bliss', Karmamudra uses powerful meditation techniques to transform ordinary pleasure, worldly desire, and orgasm into vehicles for spiritual transformation

Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide (Analayo)(Paperback)

From the Buddhist meditator and scholar, Bhikkhu Analayo, this is a thorough-going guide to the early Buddhist teachings on Satipatthana, the foundations of mindfulness, following on from his two best-selling books, Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization and Perspectives on

Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality (Lief Judith L.)(Paperback)

Drawing from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, a Buddhist teacher 'provides readers] with the essential guidepost for embarking on the journey of life and the journey beyond' (Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing) In Making Friends with Death, Buddhist teacher Judith Lief, who's drawn her

The Heart of the Buddha: Entering the Tibetan Buddhist Path (Trungpa Chgyam)(Paperback)

The basic teachings of Buddhism as they relate to everyday life--presented by the esteemed Tibetan meditation master In The Heart of the Buddha, Ch gyam Trungpa examines the basic teachings of Buddhism and places them within the context of daily life. Divided into three parts, the book begins with