A Buddhist Bible

Author : Dwight Goddard,Z Bey
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539670406

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A Buddhist Bible by Dwight Goddard,Z Bey Pdf

This classic illustrated book describes the origins of buddhism in one of the world's best book collections on the subject. It not only goes in detail about the origins of Buddhism and how it first began, but it takes you throughout the world by teaching the reader the different kinds of Buddhism and the various concepts of Buddhism as it pertains to that culture in which it originated. The newly remastered version of this book also includes some very impressive illustrations, and photos of temples, famous sites, and buddhist artifacts.

Author : Dwight Goddard
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602067943

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A Buddhist Bible by Dwight Goddard Pdf

The Buddhist Bible was first published in Vermont in 1932 by DWIGHT GODDARD (1861-1939), a pioneer in the American Zen Buddhist movement. It contains edited versions of foundational Buddhist texts designed to provide spiritual seekers with the heart of the Zen message. Writing at a time when Buddhism was greatly misunderstood in the West, Goddard hoped to bring a new and deep understanding to light. His mission was not only to explain Buddhism to his fellow Americans but to show how the ancient religion could be made relevant to modern problems. The Buddhist Bible made a huge impact when it was published and is known to have influenced the views of iconic Beat author Jack Kerouac.

Author : Dwight Goddard
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602067950

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A Buddhist Bible by Dwight Goddard Pdf

The Buddhist Bible was first published in Vermont in 1932 by DWIGHT GODDARD (1861-1939), a pioneer in the American Zen Buddhist movement. It contains edited versions of foundational Buddhist texts designed to provide spiritual seekers with the heart of the Zen message. Writing at a time when Buddhism was greatly misunderstood in the West, Goddard hoped to bring a new and deep understanding to light. His mission was not only to explain Buddhism to his fellow Americans but to show how the ancient religion could be made relevant to modern problems. The Buddhist Bible made a huge impact when it was published and is known to have influenced the views of iconic Beat author Jack Kerouac.

Author : Dwight Goddard
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783849644529

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A Buddhist Bible (Annotated Edition) by Dwight Goddard Pdf

Indian Types of ethical and philosophical Buddhism did not easily find acceptance in China; it took centuries of contact before a distinctively Chinese adaptation of Buddhism was effected that proved to be congenial to Chinese soil. This Chinese type of Buddhism is called Ch'an in China, and Zen in Japan, and Zen seems to be the more familiar name for it in America and Europe. Other sects have risen and decreased but they proved to be more or less exotic, they never became indigenous as did Zen. An exception may be suspected in the case of the Pure Land Sects, but it should be remembered that the Pure Land Sects developed from Zen and not independently. To tell the story of this adaptation of the Indian type of Buddhism until it became fixed in the teachings of the Sixth Patriarch, is the purpose of this book. The main part of the book is given over to English Versions of the favorite scriptures of the Zen Sect. To this is added Historical and Literary Introductions and a few notes that seem to be called for to make certain phases of the Sutras more easily intelligible.

Author : Dwight Goddard
Publisher : Beacon Press (MA)
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113697192

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A Buddhist Bible by Dwight Goddard Pdf

A wide selection of readings from Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, and modern sources inteded to provide the reader with a foundation in classical Buddhist thought.

Author : Bodhi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780861714919

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In the Buddha's Words by Bodhi Pdf

"This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings in his own words. The American scholar monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow." "In the Buddha's Words allows even readers unacquainted with Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha's contributions to our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever vital path. Students and seekers alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : David S. Lopez, Jr.
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0807012432

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A Modern Buddhist Bible by David S. Lopez, Jr. Pdf

The first book to bring together the key texts of modern Buddhism In the last hundred years, the world, especially the West, has increasingly embraced the teachings of Buddhism. A Modern Buddhist Bible is the first anthology to bring together the writings from Buddhists, both Eastern and Western, that have redefined Buddhism for our era. Forging a universal doctrine from the divergent traditions of China, Sri Lanka, Japan, Burma, Thailand, and Tibet, the makers of modern Buddhism saw it as a return to the origin, as renowned scholar Donald Lopez shows. Modern Buddhism is for them a homeward journey to the vision of Buddha himself. Putting far more stress on meditation and spirituality than on ritual and relics, it embraces the ordination of women and values of science, social justice, tolerance, and individual freedom. A Modern Buddhist Bible includes writing by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, T'ai Hsu, Cheng Yen, Shaku Soen, D. T. Suzuki, Alan Watts, Gary Snyder, Shunryu Suzuki, and others who have played a role in the rich and complex movement that fused Eastern insight with Western consciousness.

Author : Arundhati Subramaniam
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9788184750911

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THE BOOK OF BUDDHA by Arundhati Subramaniam Pdf

Around 2500 years ago a thirty-five-year-old man named Siddhartha had a mystical insight under a peepul tree in north-eastern India; in a place now revered as Bodhgaya. Today; more than 300 million people across the globe consider themselves beneficiaries of Gautama Buddha’s insight; and believe that it has irrevocably marked their spiritual commitment and identity. Who was this man who still remains such a vital figure for the modern-day questor? How did he arrive at the realization that ‘suffering alone exists; but none who suffer; the deed there is; but no doer thereof; Nirvana there is; but no one seeking it; the Path there is; but none who travel it’? The Book of Buddha traces the various stages of the spiritual journey undertaken by a man who started out as Siddhartha the Seeker; achieved understanding as Shakyamuni the Sage and attained supremacy as Tathagata the Master—finally reaching transcendence as Jina the Victor when he was transformed into the Buddha and became the Enlightened One. Combining personal insight with a deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy; Arundhathi Subramaniam gives the reader a sensitive and revealing portrait of the Buddha and his role in shaping and transfiguring the course of history. In this passionate and deeply felt rendition of the Buddha’s life she explores his enduring impact; and affirms that though he promised no quick-fix solution to life’s problems; Buddhism has remained truly democratic because it holds out the promise of self-realization for all.

Author : Dwight Goddard
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:8596547787365

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A Buddhist Bible by Dwight Goddard Pdf

For a Westerner at the beginning of the 20th century, Buddhism was a hard science to learn since it consisted of uncountable rituals and teachings, passed over in oral or written form for thousands of years, and therefore differ according to the region and time period it was created a recorded. This book is one of the first attempts to organize the present the core of the Buddhist teachings to a Western reader. Created at the beginning of the 20th century, it started the branch in religious literature and inspired millions of spiritual seekers to find the truth in the religions of the East. The Buddhist Bible tells about the origins of Buddhism, its main variations and divisions, the core philosophy, and the main ritual and beliefs.

Author : Donald Lopez
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780141909370

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Buddhist Scriptures by Donald Lopez Pdf

While Buddhism has no central text such as the Bible or the Koran, there is a powerful body of scripture from across Asia that encompasses the dharma, or the teachings of Buddha. This rich anthology brings together works from a broad historical and geographical range, and from languages such as Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese. There are tales of the Buddha's past lives, a discussion of the qualities and qualifications of a monk, and an exploration of the many meanings of Enlightenment. Together they provide a vivid picture of the Buddha and of the vast nature of the Buddhist tradition.

Author : Stephen T. Asma
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612830414

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Why I Am a Buddhist by Stephen T. Asma Pdf

Profound and amusing, this book provides a viable approach to answering the perennial questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How can I live a meaningful life? For Asma, the answers are to be found in Buddhism. There have been a lot of books that have made the case for Buddhism. What makes this book fresh and exciting is Asma’s iconoclasm, irreverence, and hardheaded approach to the subject. He is distressed that much of what passes for Buddhism is really little more than “New Age mush.” He asserts that it is time to “take the California out of Buddhism.” He presents a spiritual practice that does not require a belief in creeds or dogma. It is a practice that is psychologically sound, intellectually credible, and esthetically appealing. It is a practice that does not require a diet of brown rice, burning incense, and putting both your mind and your culture in deep storage. In seven chapters, Asma builds the case for a spiritual practice that is authentic, and inclusive. This is Buddhism for everyone, especially for people who are uncomfortable with religion but yearn for a spiritual practice.

Author : Donald S. Lopez, Jr.
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400880072

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Buddhism in Practice by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. Pdf

This anthology, first published in 1995, illustrates the vast scope of Buddhist practice in Asia, past and present. Re-released now in a slimmer but still extensive edition, Buddhism in Practice presents a selection of thirty-five translated texts--each preceded by a substantial introduction by its translator. These unusual sources provides the reader with a sense of the remarkable diversity of the practices of persons who over the course of 2,500 years have been identified, by themselves or by others, as Buddhists. Demonstrating the many continuities among the practices of Buddhist cultures widely separated by both history and geography, Buddhism in Practice continues to provide an ideal introduction to Buddhism and a source of new insights for scholars.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:4066338112675

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Buddhist Scriptures by Anonymous Pdf

This book is a short collection of excerpts from Buddhist scripture, selected by an expert in the field. It includes several stories drawn from the Buddhas' life, including past lives from the Jataka. Contents: The Dream of Queen Māyā The Birth of Gotama The Four Signs The Great Renunciation The Chain of Causation The Beginning of Buddha's Preaching The Ordination of Yasa The Ten Commandments The Fire Discourse The Weaver's Daughter The Questions of Mālunkyāputta The Questions of Uttiya The Questions of Vacchagotta Birth-Story of the Blessings of the Commandments Birth-Story of King Mahāsīlava Birth-Story of the City with Four Gates The Pig-Faced Ghost The Jewel Discourse. A Spell Dhaniya The Herdsman Buddha's Visit To Chunda The Death of Buddha The Non-Existence of Individuality Non-Individuality and Moral Responsibility

Author : Hooper, Richard
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781571746801

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Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Lao Tzu by Hooper, Richard Pdf

Draws parallels between different religious faiths by presenting side-by-side comparisons of four leaders' teachings on topics such as knowledge, suffering, death, and liberation, along with commentaries for each topic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0321202872

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Buddhist Scriptures by Anonim Pdf