Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations (Williams Paul)(Paperback)

Mahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations (Williams Paul)(Paperback)

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

Mahájánový buddhismus - Paul Williams

Mahájánový buddhismus se od chvíle svého vzniku ve starověké Indii rozšířil po celé Asii a v Tibetu a východní Asii se stal převažující formou religiozity. V průběhu posledních pětadvaceti let zájem obyvatel Západu o mahájánu výrazně vzrostl, což se odráží jednak v

The Foundations of Buddhism (Gethin Rupert)(Paperback)

Buddhism is a vast and complex religious and philosophical tradition with a history that stretches over 2,500 years, and which is now followed by around 115 million people. In this introduction to the foundations of Buddhism, Rupert Gethin concentrates on the ideas and practices which constitute

An Introduction to Engaged Buddhism (Fuller Paul)(Paperback)

This textbook introduces and explores the ideas, practices and philosophy of engaged Buddhism. The movement holds that suffering is not just caused by the cravings of the mind, but also by political and social factors; therefore, engaged Buddhists 'engage' with social issues to achieve liberation

A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry (Lambert Heath)(Pevná vazba)

A landmark textbook for Christian counselors that unpacks the core theological convictions behind sound counseling and outlines practical wisdom for counseling today. Since the beginning of the biblical counseling movement in 1970, biblical counselors have argued that counseling is a ministry of

The Conceptual Foundations of the Statistical Approach in Mechanics (Ehrenfest Paul)(Paperback)

In this concise classic, Paul Ehrenfest one of the twentieth century's greatest physicists reformulated the foundations of the statistical approach in mechanics. Originally published in 1912, this classic has lost little of its scientific and didactic value, and is suitable for advanced

Gangland: The Shocking Expose of the Criminal Underworld (Williams Paul)(Paperback)

Number 1 BestsellerPaul Williams is Ireland's No. 1 award-winning crime reporter, famed for exposing the ruthless gangsters behind Irish crime. In Gangland he investigates who is pulling the strings behind the scenes - the families that form the Irish mafia - and examines the way in which their

Philosophy of Mathematics: Selected Readings (Benacerraf Paul)(Paperback)

The twentieth century has witnessed an unprecedented 'crisis in the foundations of mathematics', featuring a world-famous paradox (Russell's Paradox), a challenge to 'classical' mathematics from a world-famous mathematician (the 'mathematical intuitionism' of Brouwer), a new foundational school

Best Pub Walks in South Pembrokeshire (Williams Paul)(Paperback / softback)

Novel Ideas: Writing Innovative Fiction (Williams Paul)(Paperback)

This concise yet comprehensive study explores innovative practice in the novel and, from the perspective of creative writing, the astonishing resilience of the novel form. It offers a practical guide to the many possibilities available to the writer of the novel, with each chapter offering

Model Building in Mathematical Programming (Williams H. Paul)(Paperback)

The 5th edition of Model Building in Mathematical Programming discusses the general principles of model building in mathematical programming and demonstrates how they can be applied by using several simplified but practical problems from widely different contexts. Suggested formulations and

Meeting God in Paul (Williams Rowan)(Paperback)

Fresh insights into Paul's revolutionary message by one of the world's greatest living theologians. Rowan Williams explores the essentials of Paul's thought for complete beginners - as well as for those who've read Paul's letters many times before and want to see them in a fresh light. Written at a

Theravada Buddhism (Crosby Kate)(Paperback)

Theravada Buddhism provides a comprehensive introductoryoverview of the history, teachings, and current practice of anoften misunderstood form of one of the world's oldestreligious traditions.Explores Theravada Buddhism's origins, evolution, teachings, and practicesConsiders the practice of

War and Conflict in Africa (Williams Paul D.)(Paperback)

After the Cold War, Africa earned the dubious distinction of being the world's most bloody continent. But how can we explain this proliferation of armed conflicts? What caused them and what were their main characteristics? And what did the world's governments do to stop them? In this fully revised

Managing Archives: Foundations, Principles and Practice (Williams Caroline)(Paperback)

Managing Archives provides a practical guide to archives management. It has three main target audiences: those who have been tasked by their organization to manage its archives but who have no prior training; those who are starting out as professionals or para-professionals in a record keeping

Otřásání základů - Paul Tilich

Otřásání základů (The Shaking of the Foundations, 1948) je první ze tří Tillichových souborů kázání. Pronikavé meditace a úvahy nad známými či méně známými biblickými texty i po letech překvapují hlubokým porozuměním, existenciálním nábojem a praktickým uchopením

Introducing Buddhism (Prebish Charles S.)(Paperback)

Introducing Buddhism is the ideal resource for all students beginning the study of this fascinating religious tradition. It explains the religion's key teachings and traces its historical development and geographical spread of from its foundations up to present day. Charles S. Prebish and Damien

Buddhisms: An Introduction (Strong John S.)(Paperback)

Buddhism or Buddhisms? By the time they move on to Buddhism in Japan, many students who have studied its origins in India ask whether this is in fact the same religion, so different can they appear. In Buddhisms: An Introduction, Professor John S. Strong provides an overview of the Buddhist

General - Godfather of Crime (Williams Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The extraordinary life and crimes of Martin Cahill, gangster, criminal mastermind, MOST WANTED MAN. Now a major film from John

Foundations for the Lpc (Firth Clare)(Paperback)

Foundations for the LPC covers the compulsory foundation areas of the Legal Practice Course as set out in the LPC outcomes: professional conduct, tax and revenue law, and wills and administration of estates. The book also discusses human rights law, a topic now taught pervasively across the LPC

Teaching with Authority: How to Cut Through Doctrinal Confusion and Understand What the Church Really Says (Akin Jimmy)(Paperback)

The Foundations of Technique (McLachlan Murray)(Paperback)

The Foundations of Technique is about putting into practice everything that you wish to do at the instrument. This new and innovative approach to technique is for everyone interested in improving their piano playing and teaching. It includes information and exercises that are as relevant for

Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary (Maitreya Arya)(Paperback)

The Buddha's definitive teachings on how we should understand the ground of enlightenment and the nature and qualities of buddhahood. All sentient beings, without exception, have buddha nature--the inherent purity and perfection of the mind, untouched by changing mental states. Thus there is

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (Powers John)(Paperback)

This is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available to date, covering a wide range of topics, including history, doctrines, meditation, practices, schools, religious festivals, and major figures. The revised edition contains expanded discussions of recent