An Introduction to Buddhism

An Introduction to Buddhism
Author: The Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2018-07-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834841568

His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts. There is no one more suited to introduce beginners—and remind seasoned practitioners—of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha’s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism’s most profound texts: The Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. With clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings. This book was previously published under the title Lighting the Way.

An Introduction to Buddhism

An Introduction to Buddhism
Author: Peter Harvey
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1990-05-25
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780521313339

Unlike other studies, this work not only explores Buddhism's world views but attempts to show how it functions as a set of practices based on devotion, ethics, and meditation.

Introduction to Buddhism

Introduction to Buddhism
Author: Kelsang Gyatso
Publisher: Tharpa Publications US
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2008
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0978906772

The essential principles of Buddhism and the Buddhist way of life are accessible to beginners, and this clear presentation will also inspire those who have been practicing for years.

An Introduction to Zen Buddhism

An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
Author: D.T. Suzuki
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2007-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802198740

The highly influential book that helped bring Eastern spiritual principles to the Western world. One of the world’s leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, D. T. Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western world. Written in a lively, accessible, and straightforward manner, An Introduction to Zen Buddhism is illuminating for the serious student and layperson alike. Suzuki provides a complete vision of Zen, which emphasizes self-understanding and enlightenment through many systems of philosophy, psychology, and ethics. With a foreword by the renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung, this volume has been acknowledged a classic introduction to the subject. It provides, along with Suzuki’s Essays in Zen Buddhism and Manual of Zen Buddhism, a framework for living a balanced and fulfilled existence through Zen.

The Essence of Buddhism

The Essence of Buddhism
Author: Traleg Kyabgon
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2014-11-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834822121

A clear and concise introduction to the teachings and philosophies of the three main vehicles of Buddhism—Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—through a Tibetan lens This comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path from the Tibetan point of view is as accessible as it is complete. Traleg Kyabgon breaks the teachings down conveniently into the three traditional “vehicles,” while never letting us forget that the point of all the Dharma is nothing other than insight into the mind and heart. Along the way he provides vivid definitions of fundamental Buddhist concepts such as compassion, emptiness, and Buddha-nature and answers common questions such as: • Why does Buddhism teach that there is “no self”? • Are Buddhist teachings pessimistic? • Does Buddhism encourage social passivity? • What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra? • Why is it said that samsara is nirvana? • Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenment, or can it be achieved in a moment?

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
Author: Padmasiri De Silva
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2000
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780742508576

This work provides a balance between ancient wisdom and modern thought. It brings contemporary philosophy of mind together with a clear account of Buddhist texts.

Introducing Buddhism

Introducing Buddhism
Author: Chris Pauling
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2001
Genre: Buddhism
ISBN: 9780760726747

An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy

An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
Author: Stephen J. Laumakis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2008-02-21
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780521854139

In this clearly written undergraduate textbook, Stephen Laumakis explains the origin and development of Buddhist ideas and concepts, focusing on the philosophical ideas and arguments presented and defended by selected thinkers and sutras from various traditions. He starts with a sketch of the Buddha and the Dharma, and highlights the origins of Buddhism in India. He then considers specific details of the Dharma with special attention to Buddhist metaphysics and epistemology, and examines the development of Buddhism in China, Japan, and Tibet, concluding with the ideas of the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. In each chapter he includes explanations of key terms and teachings, excerpts from primary source materials, and presentations of the arguments for each position. His book will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in this rich and vibrant philosophy.

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Author: John Powers
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2007-11-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1559392827

This is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available to date, covering a wide range of topics, including history, doctrines, meditation, practices, schools, religious festivals, and major figures. The revised edition contains expanded discussions of recent Tibetan history and tantra and incorporates important new publications in the field. Beginning with a summary of the Indian origins of Tibetan Buddhism and how it eventually was brought to Tibet, it explores Tibetan Mahayana philosophy and tantric methods for personal transformation. The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Bön, are explored in depth from a nonsectarian point of view. This new and expanded edition is a systematic and wonderfully clear presentation of Tibetan Buddhist views and practices.