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This course introduces key concepts of Indian Buddhist thought. Over 5 lectures Bee explains the fundamental themes and problems of Buddhist Philosophy from the early Buddhist teachings on 'suffering', 'karma' and 'No-Self', to the later schools of thought around 'emptiness' and 'mind-only'.
Each chapter introduces another layer of Buddhist philosophical development and depth. The course forms a very clear and intriguing introduction to the wealth...
2) Siddhartha
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In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life -- the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace, and, finally, wisdom.
3) Simple Zen Buddhism: Plain and Simple Guide to Zen Buddhist Philosophy, Meditation Techniques and Ho
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Zen Buddhist Philosophy: Enjoy the Restorative Benefits for Your Mind and Body Even if You Have a Busy Life Plain and Simple Guide to Benefit from the Zen Buddhist Meditation Techniques in the Shortest Amount of Time Life can be stressful and filled with difficulties and mounting stress, especially for busy people. But learning to apply the principles of Zen Meditation in your daily life need not be so hard. If you follow the right steps, you will...
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1 videodisc (74 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Join historian Bettany Hughes as she explores the different beliefs and practices that form the core of the Buddhist philosophy and investigates how Buddhism started and where it travelled to, through visits to seven of the most spectacular monuments built by Buddhists across the globe.
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xi, 209 pages ; 22 cm
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""What makes you purr? Of all the questions in the world, this is the most important. Because no matter whether you are a playful kitten or sedentary senior, whether you're a scrawny alley Tom, or sleek-coated uptown girl, whatever your circumstances you just want to be happy. Not the kind of happy that comes and goes like a can of flaked tuna, but an enduring happiness. The deep down happiness that makes you purr from the heart." His Holiness's cat...
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ix, 199 pages ; 22 cm
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""If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being. a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling noise or a meow. Cats may indeed be capable of great mindfulness, but we are thinking beings too. In my own case, unfortunately, a being who thinks rather too much." In the latest installment of the Dalai...
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159 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
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Big Panda and Tiny Dragon embark on a journey through the seasons of the year together. They get lost, as many of us do. But while lost, they discover many beautiful sights they'd never have found had they gone the right way. Told through a series of beautiful drawings and quiet, sometimes silly, conversations, the panda and the dragon explore the thoughts and emotions, hardships and happiness that connect us all. In nature, they learn how to live...
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xxxi, 299 pages ; 23 cm
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Genuine well-being is not expensive. True happiness is not about acquiring anything, but rather about opening to the natural joy and aliveness right inside you. Baraz and Alexander show readers how to find happiness by training their mind to learn new ways of thinking. Much of the material includes Buddhist philosophy drawn from Baraz's years as a Buddhist meditation teacher and spiritual counselor.
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xviii, 280 pages ; 22 cm
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In the face of systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence, how can we metabolize our anger into a force for liberation? White supremacy in the United States has long necessitated that Black rage be suppressed, repressed, or denied, often as a means of survival, a literal matter of life and death. In Love and Rage, Lama Rod Owens, coauthor of Radical Dharma, shows how this unmetabolized anger -- and the grief, hurt, and transhistorical trauma beneath...
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ix, 284 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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Work is such a crucial part of our life, and yet we often struggle with-and feel overwhelmed by-the numerous challenges it presents us. Whether it's job insecurity, making peace with or leaving an unfulfilling job, or dealing with office conflicts, we often experience fear and a sense of groundlessness just at a time when we want to be our most creative and resilient. Drawing on Buddhist philosophy, Michael Carroll, a longtime human-resources executive,...
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