Battling The Buddha Of Love

Author : Jessica Marie Falcone
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501723476

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Battling the Buddha of Love by Jessica Marie Falcone Pdf

Battling the Buddha of Love is a work of advocacy anthropology that explores the controversial plans and practices of the Maitreya Project, a transnational Buddhist organization, as it sought to build the "world's tallest statue" as a multi-million-dollar "gift" to India. Hoping to forcibly acquire 750 acres of occupied land for the statue park in the Kushinagar area of Uttar Pradesh, the Buddhist statue planners ran into obstacle after obstacle, including a full-scale grassroots resistance movement of Indian farmers working to "Save the Land." Falcone sheds light on the aspirations, values, and practices of both the Buddhists who worked to construct the statue, as well as the Indian farmer-activists who tirelessly protested against the Maitreya Project. Because the majority of the supporters of the Maitreya Project statue are converts to Tibetan Buddhism, individuals Falcone terms "non-heritage" practitioners, she focuses on the spectacular collision of cultural values between small agriculturalists in rural India and transnational Buddhists hailing from Portland to Pretoria. She asks how could a transnational Buddhist organization committed to compassionate practice blithely create so much suffering for impoverished rural Indians. Falcone depicts the cultural logics at work on both sides of the controversy, and through her examination of these logics she reveals the divergent, competing visions of Kushinagar's potential futures. Battling the Buddha of Love traces power, faith, and hope through the axes of globalization, transnational religion, and rural grassroots activism in South Asia, showing the unintended local consequences of an international spiritual development project.

Author : Susan Piver
Publisher : Lionheart Press, a division of the Open Heart Project
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781732277618

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The Four Noble Truths of Love by Susan Piver Pdf

"Susan Piver consistently offers what so many of us seek: A generous, caring, loving teacher, someone with an open heart and a clear mind, eager to help us find our own way forward." —Seth Godin, author of Linchpin Broken hearts, resentment, affairs, divorce. Why is it so hard to make relationships work? New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness expert Susan Piver applies classic Buddhist wisdom to modern romance, including her own long-term relationship, to show that ancient philosophies have timeless—and unexpected—wisdom on how to love. The Four Noble Truths of Love will challenge the expectations you have about dating, sex, and romance, liberating you from the habits, traumas, and expectations that have been holding back your relationships. This mindful approach toward love will help you open your heart fearlessly, deepen communications with your partner, increase your compassion and resilience, and lead you toward a path of true happiness. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain: expansive, real love for yourself and others.

Author : Lama Ole Nydahl
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788184953909

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Buddha & Love by Lama Ole Nydahl Pdf

Timeless Wisdom for Modern Relationships Lasting happiness for a couple is no longer a dream, but a possibility. Falling in love, breaking up, or getting along with a partner – these experiences touch us all, so where is our handbook for successful love? Ole Nydahl, a western Buddhist Lama, has written the most comprehensive manual to date. Buddha & Love: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Relationships explores all aspects of love and partnership from a Buddhist perspective. Covering sexuality, infidelity, parenting, divorce, and more, Nydahl explains how a Buddhist approach to relationships helps us grow ourselves and benefit everyone around us. Unafraid of taboo topics, and free from sappy clichés and political correctness, Nydahl provides both women and men with practical advice on how to love better.

Author : Jeff Eisenberg
Publisher : Findhorn Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1844097226

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Fighting Buddha by Jeff Eisenberg Pdf

A raucous, irreverent look into the Buddhist and Martial Arts worlds Can we be martial arts practitioners and Buddhists at the same time? Can these practices actually complement each other, in mindfulness? How do we reconcile Buddhist concepts like non-violence with a fighting practice like judo, karate or jiu jitsu? Long-standing martial arts instructor and meditator Jeff Eisenberg addresses these and other questions in his own inimitable style, employing autobiographical anecdotes, along with martial arts fighting strategies, koan and sutra teachings, and Buddhist folk stories. Fighting Buddha outlines why the true test of a martial artist’s skill and of a Buddhist’s application of mindfulness is during a situation that is the least conducive for it--usually not inside the Dojo or Zendo. Challenging the belief that fighting martial arts styles are not conducive to a meditative practice, the book discusses the difference between violence and the use of force as it relates to the Buddha’s teaching of “cause no harm”, exploring the common misunderstanding that meditative moments are exclusive to only select activities. Further topics are the struggles of beginning training and practice, the importance of identifying goals, choosing a teacher and training in support of these goals. And, far from being the often-perceived ending, Jeff concludes that enlightenment and the black belt are really only a beginning.

Author : Aka Akasaka
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-06
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781974735785

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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 24 by Aka Akasaka Pdf

Will Miko and Kobachi ever make up and be friends again? It seems unlikely, especially when they learn they might be competing for the affections of the same boy! Then, Miyuki gets roped into running a school event, Yu needs a date to attend it, the volatile situation with the Shinomiya conglomerate heats up, and Kaguya...disappears! Sometimes you can’t see what’s right in front of your face. -- VIZ Media

Author : Christopher Titmuss
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781326146894

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The Buddha of Love by Christopher Titmuss Pdf

Starting with a chapter on the dysfunctional early life of the Buddha, Christopher Titmuss explores the profound importance of love in a series of 11 essays. The Buddha of Love explores such themes as deep friendship, romantic love, the way to God, the act of giving, spiritual relationships and compassion. He addresses the teachings of Jesus on love, Tantra and sexuality. Christopher explores the spiritual network and one to one professional sessions. Christopher offers a range of insightful perspectives on matters of the heart and draws on the Buddha's teachings. The author shares stories, poems and offers practices to cultivate love as a liberating force. Christopher Titmuss offers retreats, facilitates pilgrimages and leads Dharma Gatherings worldwide. Poet and social critic. A former Buddhist monk in Thailand and India, he is the founder of the online Mindfulness Training Course. He lives in Totnes, Devon, England.

Author : Aka Akasaka
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781974733583

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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 23 by Aka Akasaka Pdf

Will Miyuki replace Chika in Kaguya’s heart? When dense Chika belatedly finds out they’re dating, she certainly thinks so. Then, Kaguya discovers an unexpected source of support in her battle against her family, Miko tries various approaches to get Yu to fall in love with her, and Kobachi turns out to be more complicated than she appears. Sometimes, it’s good to play games with people. -- VIZ Media

Author : Arthur Pearce Shepherd
Publisher : Anastasi Ltd
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780952440307

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The Battle for the Spirit by Arthur Pearce Shepherd Pdf

Author : Sister Chan Khong
Publisher : Parallax Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781935209379

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Learning True Love by Sister Chan Khong Pdf

Learning True Love, the autobiography of Sister Chân Không, stands alongside the great spiritual autobiographies of our century. It tells the story of her spiritual and personal odyssey, both in her homeland and in exile. Its anecdotal style presents an intensely personal portrait of a woman with astonishing courage, offering us a perspective on the suffering of the Vietnamese people. This unique autobiography tells the gripping story of a woman who not only lived but made history, and whose life of single-minded dedication to humanity can serve as an inspiration for us all. Sister Chân Không was born in a village on the Mekong River Delta in 1938. In her teens she devoted her life to the development and practice of nonviolence grounded in the Buddhist precepts of non-killing and compassionate action. Propelled by her passionate dedication to social change, she began working in the slums of Saigon, distributing food, working with the sick, and teaching children. When she was 21 years old she met the man who until to this day remains her teacher and spiritual companion: Thich Nhat Hanh. With him she co-founded the School of Youth for Social Service in 1964, which grew to an organization of over 10,000 young people organizing medical, educational, and agricultural facilities in rural Vietnam, and rebuilding villages destroyed in the fighting. Sister Chân Không became well known in the anti-war and peace community for her work promoting human rights and protesting repression and violence, often at risk of her own life. She continues to do this work today. After the war she became one of the co-founders of Plum Village, the spiritual center, that is home to Thich Nhat Hanh's community in France, where she continues to be deeply involved in the development and vision for this unique community. In January of 2005, after nearly 40 years in exile, Sister Chân Không was able to return on a 3-month visit to Vietnam. In this fully revised edition of Learning True Love she movingly describes the return to her homeland, the reunions with many old friends and fellow activists, and shares her impression of the "new Vietnam," where Buddhists still struggle for religious freedom and the re-establishment of their own organizations. Learning True Love is a moving personal memoir, an introduction to the mindfulness teachings and life of Thich Nhat Hanh and his community in exile, an overview to the development of the European and American peace and human rights movement, and an introduction to the engaged and practical style of Vietnamese Buddhism. It documents the process that brought an end to the US Vietnam war, and gives a lively summary of Vietnamese history from 1945 to the current political, social and spiritual climate in Vietnam. Learning True Love also portraits some of the many remarkable people that shared Sister Chân Không 's path. Foremost however it is the remarkable and impressive story of a very courageous woman, whose journey from an accredited biologist at the University of Paris to a Buddhist nun, gives her unique insight into life's central questions and the ability to address them in an unflinching and straightforward manner. Forewords by Thich Nhat Hanh and Maxine Hong-Kingston

Author : Lama Ole Nydahl
Publisher : Brio Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Love
ISBN : 1937061841

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Buddha & Love by Lama Ole Nydahl Pdf

Discusses how a Buddhist approach to love can help break bad habits, improve the bonds of partnership, and foster a more comfortable emotional and spiritual environment that benefits both people in a relationship.

Author : Charlotte Kasl
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999-02-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0140195831

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If the Buddha Dated by Charlotte Kasl Pdf

Zen and the art of falling in love . . . At once practical, playful, and spiritually sound, this book is about creating a new love story in your life. Drawing from Christian, Buddhist, Sufi and other spiritual traditions, If the Buddha Dated shows how to find a partner without losing yourself. Kasl, a practicing psychotherapist, workshop leader, and Reiki healer for thirty years, offers practical wisdom on using the path to love as a means of awakening. If the Buddha Dated teaches that when you stay loyal to your spiritual journey, you will bring curiosity, fascination, and a light heart to the dating process.

Author : R. Crawford
Publisher : Springer
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780230118331

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The Battle for the Soul by R. Crawford Pdf

Do we all possess a soul? If so, what is it? Can it be defined? Crawford argues that it is important that we have a soul because if it is immortal then we can hope for life after death. But some religions insist that it is the resurrection of the body which is vital.

Author : Kevin Griffin
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781635651812

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One Breath at a Time by Kevin Griffin Pdf

Merging Buddhist mindfulness practices with the Twelve Step program, this updated edition of the bestselling recovery guide One Breath at a Time will inspire and enlighten you to live a better, healthier life. Many in recovery turn to the Twelve Steps to overcome their addictions, but struggle with the spiritual program. But what they might not realize is that Buddhist teachings are intrinsically intertwined with the lessons of the Twelve Steps, and offer time-tested methods for addressing the challenges of sobriety. In what is considered the cornerstone of the most significant recovery movement of the 21st century, Kevin Griffin shares his own extraordinary journey to sobriety and how he integrated the Twelve Steps of recovery with Buddhist mindfulness practices. With a new foreword by William Alexander, the author of Ordinary Recovery, One Breath at a Time takes you on a journey through the Steps, examining critical ideas like Powerlessness, Higher Power, and Moral Inventory through the lens of the core concepts of Buddhism—the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, mindfulness, loving-kindness, and more. The result is a book that presents techniques and meditations for finding clarity and awareness in your life, just as it has for thousands of addicts and alcoholics.

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Parallax Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 193520954X

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Teachings on Love by Thich Nhat Hanh Pdf

Weaving together traditional stories, personal experiences, and a deep understanding of the Buddha's way of mindful living, Thich Nhat Hanh provides step-by-step practices that foster understanding and intimacy in any relationship and extend our love even to those that cause us pain. Teachings on Love is a treasure-trove of guidance for couples, co-workers, or friends who wish to nourish the gift and strength of their relationships and deal creatively with their weaknesses and difficulties. We all yearn to experience a love that is deeper and more joyful. Teachings on Love provides a time-tested path that anyone can follow to nurture the deepest love in ourselves and others. With a new introductory chapter by Thich Nhat Hanh

Author : Aka Akasaka
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781974727438

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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 19 by Aka Akasaka Pdf

Will this romantic comedy turn into a thriller? Two warring factions in Kaguya’s family are trying to force her personal assistant, Ai, to abandon Kaguya and serve them. While Miyuki tries to save Ai from getting kidnapped, she sends an urgent message to Kaguya to meet her at the place where their relationship began—but Kaguya can’t figure out where that is! Meanwhile, as Yu and Tsubame grow closer, Miko grows more jealous, and student council factions clash over whom Yu should date! You’re never too old to become a YouTube sensation. -- VIZ Media