Ecodharma, 1: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis (Loy David)(Paperback)

Ecodharma, 1: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis (Loy David)(Paperback)

How can we respond urgently and effectively to the ecological crisis--and stay sane doing it? This landmark work is simultaneously a manifesto, a blueprint, a call to action, and a deep comfort for troubling times. David R. Loy masterfully lays out the principles and perspectives of Ecodharma--the

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

The Compassion Book: Teachings for Awakening the Heart (Chdrn Pema)(Paperback)

The revered Buddhist teacher and author of When Things Fall Apart presents the lojong teachings and the ways in which they can enrich our lives Welcome compassion and fearlessness as your guide, and you'll live wisely and effectively in good times and bad. But that's easier said than done. In The

Buddhist Psychology (Brazier Caroline)(Paperback / softback)

Buddhist Psychology explores the practical relevance of Buddhist teachings on psychology to our everyday experience. By letting go of our attachment to self, we open ourselves to full engagement with life and with others. We step out of our self-made

The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan Buddhist Sects (David-Neel Alexandra)(Paperback)

This is an account of the Madhyamika (Middle Way) school of Buddhism, a method of mediation and enlightenment that was developed by the great Indian teacher Nagarjuna. In a collaboration between the Frenchwoman Alexandra David-Neel and her friend, the Tibetan lama Aphur Yongden, these teaching are

Dark Ecology: For a Logic of Future Coexistence (Morton Timothy)(Paperback)

Timothy Morton explores the foundations of the ecological crisis to reestablish our ties to nonhuman beings and rediscover playfulness and joy. Dark ecology puts us in an uncanny position of radical self-knowledge, illuminating our place in the biosphere and our belonging to a species in a sense

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 Ahuman Manifesto: Activism for the End of the Anthropocene (MacCormack Patricia)(Paperback)

We are in the midst of a growing ecological crisis. Developing technologies and cultural interventions are throwing the status of 'human' into question. It is against this context that Patricia McCormack delivers her expert justification for the 'ahuman'. An alternative to 'posthuman' thought, the

Buddha's Daughters: Teachings from Women Who Are Shaping Buddhism in the West (Miller Andrea)(Paperback)

Compelling and informative teachings by the most influential female Buddhist teachers on a wide range of topics. Buddhism began to take root in the West at just the same time that women's voices were arising to find expression here--after millennia of being relegated to the background. If that was

The Four Noble Truths (Holiness the Dalai Lama His)(Paperback)

This book contains the essential guide to some of the central Buddhist teachings based on the recent UK lectures by his holiness. This volume includes: - 'The Four Noble truths', one of the most central tenets of Tibetan Buddhism. The need to balance spiritual and material values. 'Compassion, the

Teachings of the Buddha (Kornfield Jack)(Paperback)

This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. Among the selections are some of the earliest recorded sayings of the Buddha on the practice of freedom, passages from later Indian scriptures on the perfection of wisdom, verses

The Political Vocation of Philosophy (Broder David)(Paperback)

It is time for philosophy to return to the city. In today's crisis-ridden world of globalised capitalism, increasingly closed in on itself, it may seem harder than ever to think of ways out. Philosophy runs the risk of becoming the handmaiden of science and of a hollowed-out democracy. Donatella Di

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

Dissolving the Ego, Realizing the Self: Contemplations from the Teachings of David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. (Hawkins David R.)(Paperback)

Sampling Theory: For the Ecological and Natural Resource Sciences (Hankin David G.)(Paperback)

Sampling theory considers how methods for selection of a subset of units from a finite population (a sample) affect the accuracy of estimates of descriptive population parameters (mean, total, proportion). Although a sound knowledge of sampling theory principles would seem essential for ecologists

Buddhist on Death Row (Sheff David)(Paperback)

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an extraordinary story of redemption in the darkest of

The Buddha Before Buddhism: Wisdom from the Early Teachings (Fronsdal Gil)(Paperback)

A translation with commentary of one of the earliest of the surviving Buddhist texts, which reveals the teachings to be remarkably simple and free of religious trappings. The Aṭṭhakavagga, or 'Book of Eights,' is believed by scholars to be among the earliest of written Buddhist texts, and in it

The Sanity We Are Born with: A Buddhist Approach to Psychology (Trungpa Chgyam)(Paperback)

Meditation master Ch gyam Trungpa applies the foundational teachings of Buddhism to mental health More and more mental health professionals are discovering the rich tradition of Buddhist psychology and integrating its insights into their work with clients. Buddhist tradition teaches that all of us

Is Racism an Environmental Threat? (Hage Ghassan)(Paperback)

The ecological crisis is the most overwhelming to have ever faced humanity and its consequences permeate every domain of life. This trenchant book examines its relation to Islamophobia as the dominant form of racism today, showing how both share roots in domination, colonialism, and the logics of

Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah (Chah)(Paperback)

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

Awaken Every Day: 365 Buddhist Reflections to Invite Mindfulness and Joy (Chodron Thubten)(Paperback)

Daily dharma teachings on compassion, wisdom, mindfulness, and joy--ideal for creating moments of peace and reflection in our chaotic world. Awaken Every Day shares a quick dose of everyday wisdom, encouraging us to understand the true causes of our suffering and the paths to freedom. These

Greening the Past: Towards a Social-Ecological Analysis of History (Martin Thomas S.)(Paperback)

Greening the Past argues that 'western civilization' is rapidly approaching a crisis unique in world history, and that a new world-view now emerging is best encapsulated by a Green, anarchist-ecological analysis. The approach outlined in this book embraces general systems theory and recent

The Hundred Verses of Advice: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on What Matters Most (Khyentse Dilgo)(Paperback)

This commentary on Padampa Sangye's classic verses of advise to Tibetan villagers of Tingri--by renowned and beloved meditation master Dilgo Khyentse--offers guidance for people trying to lead a dharmic life in the workaday world. These hundred verses, studied for centuries by Tibetans and students

The Finisher (Vega Jane, Book 1), 1 (Baldacci David)(Paperback)

The #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy novel for all ages by master storyteller David Baldacci -- now in paperback SHE WILL NOT BREAKVega Jane was always told no one could leave the town of Wormwood. She was told there was nothing outside but a forest filled with danger and death. And she always