The first-ever comprehensive analysis of its kind in any western language, this unique volume provides a social art history of Yungang: a 5th-century rock-cut court cave complex, UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the greatest Buddhist monuments of all time.
The book is ambitious and easy to read, has many "e;rich descriptions,"e; that would be good for undergraduates and graduate students interested in mindfulness, Southeast Asian Theravada Buddhism, and the anthropology of Buddhism.
This work presents an exploration of Buddhist philosophy and practice as a potential resource for an approach to psychotherapy which is responsive to the needs of its time and context, and attempts to open up a three-way dialogue between Buddhism, psychotherapy and contemporary discourse to reveal a meaningful theory and practice for a contemporary psychotherapy.
Use the unique Buddhist practice of meditation on perception, as taught by the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English, to learn how shifting your perspective can transform mental and physical health.
A guide to key writings from Buddhism’s meditative tradition and what they reveal about the history and practice of meditation Is it possible to capture the spirit of Buddhist meditation, which depends so much upon silence and unspoken wisdom?
Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism encourages the belief that, through its faith and practices, spiritual and material blessings and benefits can be available to everyone in this life.
A guide to key writings from Buddhism’s meditative tradition and what they reveal about the history and practice of meditation Is it possible to capture the spirit of Buddhist meditation, which depends so much upon silence and unspoken wisdom?
'Life is about relationships - the relationship we have with ourselves, with each other, with the world, as well as the connection to that which is beyond any of us.
Durch die Endlichkeit des Lebens das Wunder im Augenblick entdecken Frank Ostaseski ist der bedeutendste Vertreter der Hospizarbeit und Sterbebegleitung in den USA.
Der weltbekannte Meditationslehrer Jack Kornfield präsentiert in Wahre Freiheit eine zeitlose Botschaft: Wir können in jedem Augenblick innerlich frei und in Frieden sein – auch wenn wir gerade einen schwierigen Moment haben.
Einführung in die MeditationFür viele Menschen waren die Bücher des international bekannten Autors Alan Watts bereits in den 60er und 70er Jahren der Einstieg in Buddhismus und Zen.
Abt Muho, deutscher Leiter des größten Zen-Klosters in Japan, verbindet auf inspirierende Weise christliche und buddhistische Positionen und zeigt anschaulich, wie es gelingen kann, die Liebe im Alltag mit mehr Gelassenheit zu leben.
A Foreign Correspondent's Search for Her Cultural and Spiritual IdentityWhat began as an assignment from her editor at the Wall Street Journal to investigate "e;America's hottest new fad,"e; the secrets of sexual ecstasy in Tantra, became a story that would lead reporter Asra Nomani halfway around the world and change forever her life, faith, and self-identity.
"e;Three steps into Oneness"e;To face the challenges of modern life, we need to evolve a new view of awakening by being balanced within the wisdom of the Absolute and the Relative.
In einer Zeit, in der religiöse und kulturelle Unterschiede oft als Hindernisse wahrgenommen werden, bietet "Frieden durch Vielfalt" einen erfrischenden und tiefgehenden Blick auf die Möglichkeiten des harmonischen Miteinanders.
Buddhism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world today -and THE BUDDHIST HANDBOOK is the best introduction to the teachings of Buddhism, the main schools, the Buddhist world-view, leading Buddhist teachers, Buddhist festivals and meditation.
'This is a book that should be on every meditator's bookshelf' - Dr Jim LockardAn accessible, insightful, user-friendly guide to meditation, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy sustained and meaningful meditation practiceMeditation is an ancient practice that has brought peace and clarity to people from every time, culture and place.
With characteristic humour and a down-to-earth approach to the Buddhist path, the Dalai Lama offers us an inspirational way to transform our hearts and minds and create the happiness we seek.
Der bekannte tibetische Meister Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche verrät hier erstmalig eine effektive buddhistische Methode zum Umgang mit schwierigen Gefühlen.
In diesem Buch führt uns Ayya Khema zu den Kernfragen unseres Lebens: Wie kann die buddhistische Lehre uns dabei helfen, Sorgen, Schwierigkeiten und Ängste zu überwinden und die Fesseln unserer Gewohnheiten zu sprengen und Befreiung zu erfahren - und sei es nur für einen Augenblick?
Der bekannte deutsche Zen-Meister Hinnerk Polenski beantwortet in verständlicher, origineller und immer lebensnaher Weise alltägliche Fragen – klar und einfach gestellt von der Journalistin Ulrike Wischer: Warum leiden wir?
Während sich die meisten Bücher über den Buddhismus mit den philosophischen Grundlagen beschäftigen, will Volker Zotz dem Leser die ungeheure Lebensnähe der Lehren Buddhas zeigen.
