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Reasons and Lives in Buddhist Traditions
Author | : Dan Arnold,Cécile Ducher Ducher,Pierre-Julien Harter |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2019-12-10 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9781614295501 |
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The celebrated career of a venerated scholar inspires incisive new contributions to the field of Indian and Tibetan Buddhism. Particularly known for his groundbreaking and influential work in Tibetan studies, Matthew Kapstein is a true polymath in Buddhist and Asian studies more generally; possessing unsurpassed knowledge of Tibetan culture and civilization, he is also deeply grounded in Sanskrit and Indology, and his highly accomplished work in these cultural and civilizational areas has exemplified a whole range of disciplinary perspectives. Reflecting something of the astonishing range of Matthew Kapstein’s work and interests, this collection of essays pays tribute to a luminary in the field by exemplifying some of the diverse work in Buddhist and Asian studies that has been impacted by his scholarship and teaching. Engaging matters as diverse as the legal foundations of Tibetan religious thought, the teaching careers of modern Chinese Buddhists, the history of Bhutan, and the hermeneutical insights of Vasubandhu, these essays by students and colleagues of Matthew Kapstein are offered as testament to a singular scholar and teacher whose wide-ranging work is unified by a rare intellectual selflessness.
Buddhism All That Matters
Author | : Pascale Engelmajer |
Publsiher | : John Murray |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2014-01-31 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781444163308 |
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In Buddhism: All That Matters, Dr Engelmajer gives us a glimpse of what being a Buddhist in today's world entails, and how this links back to the historical and doctrinal development of the many Buddhist traditions extant today. The narrative follows the religious lives of four fictional characters, representative of four Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Chinese Pure Land, Japanese Zen and Tibetan) in their daily lives, describing what being a Buddhist today entails: religious and devotional practices, dietary requirements, ethical principles, and religious and philosophical beliefs. Grounded in the latest scholarship, this book offers a live picture of Buddhism as it is: a variety of practices and beliefs that stem from common doctrines and have developed in many ways across time and space. This accessible and concise book will appeal to both students and general readers, giving a fascinating introduction book will appeal to both students and general readers, giving a fascinating introduction.
Women in Buddhist Traditions
Author | : Karma Lekshe Tsomo |
Publsiher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2020-12-22 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781479803415 |
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A new history of Buddhism that highlights the insights and experiences of women from diverse communities and traditions around the world Buddhist traditions have developed over a period of twenty-five centuries in Asia, and recent decades have seen an unprecedented spread of Buddhism globally. From India to Japan, Sri Lanka to Russia, Buddhist traditions around the world have their own rich and diverse histories, cultures, religious lives, and roles for women. Wherever Buddhism has taken root, it has interacted with indigenous cultures and existing religious traditions. These traditions have inevitably influenced the ways in which Buddhist ideas and practices have been understood and adapted. Tracing the branches and fruits of these culturally specific transmissions and adaptations is as challenging as it is fascinating. Women in Buddhist Traditions chronicles pivotal moments in the story of Buddhist women, from the beginning of Buddhist history until today. The book highlights the unique contributions of Buddhist women from a variety of backgrounds and the strategies they have developed to challenge patriarchy in the process of creating an enlightened society. Women in Buddhist Traditions offers a groundbreaking and insightful introduction to the lives of Buddhist women worldwide.
Lives Lived Lives Imagined
Author | : Linda Covill,Ulrike Roesler,Sarah Shaw |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2010-08-10 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105216994397 |
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Buddhist biographies have different kinds of textual history and are conveyed through various media. They are composed by named poets or written down by anonymous redactors and compilers; they are told by bards and even enacted by performers. They are also written by historical persons as autobiographies, both "public" and "secret." They are addressed to different kinds of readerships and have diverse purposes, including forming a model for emulation, an explanation of the foundation of a particular community, or a narrative explication of doctrine. This book presents a multifaceted, multitradition portrait of Buddhist biographies. Part one deals with biographies of the Buddha, investigating Chinese sources and featuring poetic versions by Ashvaghosha. Part two contains modern Buddhist life stories, including a rare autobiography from Burma. Part three explores the Tibetan tradition. Together, these biographies give students and seekers a thoughtful overview of how diverse Buddhist teachers understand and explain the highest purpose of life.
Reason s Traces
Author | : Matthew Kapstein |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 2001-06-15 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9780861712397 |
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Reason's Traces addresses some of the key questions in the study of Indian and Buddhist thought: the analysis of personal identity and of ultimate reality, the interpretation of Tantric texts and traditions, and Tibetan approaches to the interpretation of Indian sources. Drawing on a wide range of scholarship, Reason's Traces reflects current work in philosophical analysis and hermeneutics, inviting readers to explore in a Buddhist context the relationship between philosophy and traditions of spiritual exercise.
Bringing Wisdom to Life
Author | : Anita Carter,Frank Carter |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2018-08-22 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1925819981 |
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It is now over 2,600 years since one of the greatest historical figures the world has known passed away. Although he lived in ancient times, what the Buddha found out and taught to others is a significant influence in our world today. Modern emanations of the Buddha's Teachings have found their way into psychology, business, the arts, medicine, education, sport and many other fields, changing the way many live their lives - undoubtedly for the better. If it hadn't actually happened, it hardly seems possible that the teachings of a single person, born in Northern India in antiquity, could have transformed the lives of millions and millions of people for over two and a half millennia. Yet the Buddha changed the culture and traditions of over a dozen countries, engendered the support and patronage of kings and rulers, the rich and poor, young and old alike, without the use of any force or persecution. It is an incredible legacy. Through all these years since the Buddha's time, how many thousands of battles, invasions and conflicts have there been to conquer and rule, only for all of these many empires of the long past to die out. Yet the Buddha's message carries on with strength and clarity and testifies that love, truth and peace have their own power and endurance as they resonate deeply with every individual's fundamental need for happiness and wellbeing. Bringing Wisdom to Life is written from the perspective of practicing Buddhists who have studied and learnt from many of the Buddhist Traditions found in our world today. This book offers a rich diversity of wisdom and compassion teachings for use as a practical handbook for everyday living and is a remarkable guide for inner development and peace.
Living Buddhism
Author | : Andrew Powell |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1995-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0520204107 |
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Buddhist ideals of Enlightenment and the practice of meditation have caught the imagination of many in the Western world. This book's powerful photographs immerse readers in the landscapes of the East, revealing in touching detail the daily lives of both monks and laity, while the text explores the major Buddhist traditions, including Tantric and Zen. 150 color plates.
Buddhism
Author | : Thubten Chodron |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 349 |
Release | : 2017-01-24 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781614293927 |
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Now in Paperback! Explore with the Dalai Lama the common ground underlying the diverse traditions of Buddhism. Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an outside viewer, it might be hard to see what they all have in common. In Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhism—the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the Pali traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Especially deep consideration is given to the foundational Indian traditions and their respective treatment of such central tenets as the four noble truths the practice of meditation the meaning of nirvana enlightenment. The authors seek harmony and greater understanding among Buddhist traditions worldwide, illuminating the rich benefits of respectful dialogue and the many ways that Buddhists of all stripes share a common heritage and common goals.