English Buddha

Sharing a series of mindfulness techniques and acting exercises that show how malleable the self can be, award-winning actor, narrator, and Zen Buddhist priest Peter Coyote reveals how to use masks, meditation, and improvisation to free yourself from fixed ideas of who you think you are and help you release your ego from constant defensive strategizing, calm the mind’s overactivity, and allow spontaneous playfulness to arise out of your deepest nature.

The present book, Itivuttaka, belongs to the Pāḷi Tipiṭaka, the authorized recension for the Theravāda Buddhism. It is unique in the Buddhist Teachings in that it contains teachings recited and collected by a woman named Khujjuttarā (declared by Lord Buddha to be foremost of those who were learned), a maid-servant of the famous Queen Sāmāvati (declared by Lord Buddha to be foremost of those who dwelt in friendship). Whenever Lord Buddha was in Kosambi, Khujjuttarā would go and listen to the teachings. Upon her return she would recite the teachings to the royalty that included ...

This is a powerful self-help guide to improving your self-esteem. The contents of this book is intended to provide you with meaningful insight into self-esteem, the common causes, as well as the warning signs of low self-esteem. It also includes an effective but fun-filled 30 day challenge, each containing helpful and creative exercises, which will ultimately assist you in gaining more self-confidence, reaching your full potential and living a happier and fulfilled life.

Drawn from the sacred books of Buddhism, this collection reveals the insights and beliefs at the heart of the world’s fourth-largest religion. Siddhartha Guatama, a sixth-century Hindu warrior prince, renounced the world in his search for the meaning of life and became the Buddha, or “Enlightened One,” while meditating at Bodh Gaya. From that moment forward the Buddha sought to share his own enlightenment with all of mankind.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Golden Buddha by Clive Cussler with Craig Dirgo, read by J. Charles. When Cabrillo and his ship are hired by the US government to find an ancient statue known as the Golden Buddha, stolen from the Dalai Lama in 1959, the stakes couldn't be higher. Success or failure will determine the future of Tibet. Playing the Russians off against the Chinese while battling against mysterious forces who will do anything to stop them, the crew of the Oregon face a formidable foe.

Clementine illustrates transcendent moments of oneness in a venue crammed with people—and then steps off the stage into struggles of self-consciousness, competition, heartache, and loss. In this reflective book, Clementine shines light on how each drumbeat, each moment, offers lessons of awakening, no matter how gritty the path.

The Sutra of 42 Chapters is a scripture complied in the first century CE. Each saying comes from Buddha, but the whole work was a new anthology created especially for introducing Buddhism in a new country. That’s why it makes such a good, basic introduction to the world view of Gautam Buddha.

Skylar had it all - riches, success, and fame - until he traded it all for Enlightenment. Skylar Seequn enters the wrought-iron gates of an Ivy League university, where he meets a handsome, rich fellow straight out of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, an architecture major who sports a Robin Hood cap, and a brilliant political science student who writes an entire thesis at one sitting. As he hitchhikes to Florida, Skylar is threatened at gunpoint by a redneck, and preached to by an insane, would-be Jesus. Backdropping the action is the rock and roll music of the early 70s. Remembering Eternity:...

This is not an ordinary biography of the Buddha. In his characteristically individual manner, Urgyen Sangharakshita - the leading English-born Buddhist teacher and founder of the Triratana Buddhist Community - recounts the known details of the Buddha's life but enriches the story with contemporary relevance. Unpicking the threads of historical and mythical information, he considers the underlying meaning in terms of 21st-century life - and its effect on personal practice today.

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of consciousness? Are you interested in meditation or currently practicing meditation? The Buddha and the Quantum is about the connection between meditation and physics. Many books show parallels between consciousness and physics; a few of these attempt to explain consciousness in terms of the physics of everyday experience. This is the only book that explains physics and the everyday world in terms of consciousness alone.

The question "What do I want to do with my life?" is more difficult to answer for today's 20-somethings than it was for their parents - not only do today's jobs look different, but career paths are altogether less of a sure thing. It's in this modern context that Lodro Rinzler provides Generation Y with wisdom for approaching the whole issue of livelihood - not only how to find work, but how to bring compassion and meaning into the job once you’ve got it. It’s wisdom from the Buddhist tradition that works for anyone.

There's a lot you probably don't know about the Buddha. For one, the real Buddha was thin. And before he became the "Enlightened One", he was a pampered prince named Siddhartha. He tried starving himself in his quest for inner peace, but found that extremes brought him no closer to enlightenment. Instead, he sought a "middle way" between unhealthy overindulgence and unrealistic abstinence. The instructions he gave his monks about eating, more than 2,500 years ago, were surprisingly simple.

Children will benefit from Dharmachari Nagaraja's appealing combination of warmth, wisdom, wit and playfulness in this third book from the At Bedtime series. Growing up in the modern world, our children can often feel distracted, stressed and anxious. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, compassion and mindfulness, is the ideal basis for helping any child face the challenges of daily life with increased confidence and calm.

Buddha or Karl Marx is a comparative study of the two philosophies Buddhism and Marxism. It concludes by presenting in plain English that Buddhism through changing man's disposition is a superior way to achieve and most importantly maintain a society sans suffering, greed and fostering Maitri (universal love and brotherhood).

In this groundbreaking volume, Ösel Tendzin presents the authentic teachings of the Buddha and the path of Buddhist meditation according to the Kagyü Lineage of Tibet. It presents a practical way of relating to Buddhist practice that can be applied immediately to our everyday life and the world we live in. Starting with the premise that all human beings possess the basic mind of enlightenment as their intrinsic nature, the author lays out a path that allows us to dissolve the clouds of confusion and let the brilliance of awakened mind shine through.

This eBook on revisiting Singapore and Hong Kong is a narrative that captures the essence of two iconic cities through fresh perspectives. In Singapore, the journey unfolds with a deeper exploration of its architectural marvels and cultural treasures. From the futuristic allure of Marina Bay Sands to the historical charm of Merlion Park, the vibrant blooms of the Botanical Gardens, and the harmonious blend of nature and innovation, the city-state emerges as a dynamic tapestry of tradition and modernity. Every visit unearths new facets of Singapore’s identity, with its seamless interplay ...

Thirty years later, memories of an early assignment still haunt Jake. Sent to support the last vestiges of a failed CIA mission in Tibet, Jake is ensnared in a centuries old plot to protect ancient Tibetan treasures from enemies of the past, present and future. High in the Himalayas Jake must confront demons, real and imagined, to preserve these treasures and insure survival of his team and his lover. Betrayal and deceit dog Jake's steps from a Caribbean purgatory to the strange blood rites of Kathmandu. Ultimately Jake survives but his demons are not confined to the past and he must come ...

Four strangers are recruited by a mysterious monk in a cave in the Himalayas to find the last four Buddhas and keep them safe. Nathan must find a thirteen-year-old boy in in Chicago. Sarah - a baby girl in Guam. Akio - a young woman in Okinawa. And Leo must locate at newborn baby boy in New York City. If they fail? The end of the human race. Their adversary is mankind itself. And time is running out.

The present book, Cariyāpiṭaka, belongs to the Pāḷi Tipiṭaka, the authorized recension for the Theravāda Buddhism. Keeping in line with the Indian inclinations, Cariyāpiṭaka was the first attempt at creating a biography of Lord Buddha – not a biography dealing with physical and mundane matters of this life but a biography stretching in to time immemorial to understand and enumerate the qualities that Lord Buddha developed over a period of 100,000 eons and four incalculables – a period beyond reckoning. Cariyāpiṭaka was meant as a guide for those interested in developing ...

Growing up in the modern world, our children have to cope with ever-increasing amounts of stress, which can hinder their development. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism, with its emphasis on peace, love and compassion, is the ideal basis for helping any child to face these challenges with inner confidence and calm.