Buddhism Books
The
Healing Power Of Mind - Simple Meditation Exercises for Health,
Well-Being, and Enlightenment.
Tulku Thondup. Shambhala Publications.
208 Pages.
Whether you are new to meditation, or are
already experienced, this book has a lot to offer you. Tulku Thondup -
Tibetan Buddhist monk of the Nyingma tradition - offers us an intensely
practical and compassionate look at meditation. Focusing on the stresses
and strains of daily life as it does, "The Healing Power of
Mind" is perfectly tuned to the needs of the modern world.
As the title suggests, this is primarily a book about using the mind,
via meditation, to heal yourself of a range of mental, emotional and
physical conditions. The early chapters discuss the ability of the mind
to heal, and give you practical instructions on how to commence a
meditation practice. From there, a well-balanced mixture of Buddhist
teaching and practical
meditation visualizations is given. The emphasis is always intensely
practical, i.e. how to use meditation to improve the down-to-earth
quality of our lives.
Topics covered include developing confidence, dealing with physical
ailments, how to deal with problems, techniques for releasing healing
energies, how to use the Buddhist practise of Mindfulness to approach
the daily life in a healing manner, and much more. A variety of
different meditations are given for each situation. "The Healing
Power of Mind" is written simply, and you can easily understand and
put its teachings into practise. Your life can be transformed completely
by putting the power of your mind to work to heal. Try it for yourself.
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Fundamentals
Of Mainstream Buddhism
Eric Cheetham. Charles E. Tuttle Co. 332 Pages
This is a good basic book on the primary
tenets of Buddhism. It is straightforward and clear. The material is
drawn straight from the Buddha's own teachings, and from the early major
texts and commentaries written within a few centuries of the Buddha's
death. An extensive section tells the life story of the Buddha. The pain
of the cycle of endless rebirth, Samsara, is clearly explained, as is
the Dharma - the essential body of teachings necessary to liberate
yourself from this cycle of suffering and attain enlightenment.
Throughout, "Mainstream Buddhism" is presented, without
getting into doctrinal differences or indulging in technical jargon. An
excellent introductory book for anyone looking for a clear explanation
of Buddhism.
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Joyful
Path Of Good Fortune
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Published by Tharpa Publications.
This
work is a complete presentation of the Buddhist path to Enlightenment.
It is both easy to understand and implement. The essential meaning of
the Buddha's wisdom is presented, and enriched with many stories and
illustrative analogies. Full detailed guidance is given on all the
meditations leading to full enlightenment. The author is Tibetan by
birth, and is an accomplished meditation Master and teacher of Buddhism,
as well as the author of many acclaimed books on the subject. If you
practice the teachings in this book, you will transform your life,
expand your human potential, and discover for yourself your infinite
capacity for peace and happiness.
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Understanding
The Mind
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Published by Tharpa Publications.
Understanding The Mind provides a
practical explanation of the mind that combines Buddhist philosophical
concepts with practical modern psychology. You will learn what the mind
is and how it works. Through this understanding of the mind and the
process of cognition, you can attain a lasting state of inner peace and
happiness independent of external circumstances. the whole emphasis of
this book is not simply to present dry academic information, but to
relate it to our lives and enable us to transform life situations into a
dynamic spiritual path. For in truth, "If you realize your own
mind you will become a Buddha; you should not seek Buddhahood
elsewhere."
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The
Tibetan Book of Living & Dying
Sogyal Rinpoche.
Published by Rider Books. 448 Pages.
Taking the Tibetan Book Of The Dead as
his starting point, master teacher Sogyal Rinpoche takes us deep into
the world of Tibetan Buddhism and tackles the touch subject of Death. He
shows us how to enrich our lives in the face of the reality of our own
death. Through teachings on karma and reincarnation, he gives us hope
and leads us to see death more as an opportunity than as a thing to be
feared. He teaches us to see the part of us that survives death and
remains truly timeless. This is also a valuable book to have if you have
to care for a dying person, as he explains how to give them the love and
compassion that they need to complete the process. With this book, you
can transform your daily life, come to terms with the reality of Death
and help the dying.
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Old
Path White Clouds - The Life Story Of The Buddha
Thich Nhat Hanh. Published by Rider.
This is a gentle quiet story, told in a
sensitive way. It is the story of the Buddha and the wonderful teachings
that he gifted to the world. Told in simple language by an author in
love with the subject, this book is a beautiful introduction to the
Buddha and his teachings. It is also a wonderful piece of writing that
has much to inspire the experienced Buddhist practitioner. At last, one
of the greatest human stories has been told in words that can draw us
near and touch our hearts with its power, sensitivity, and value to our
lives. A great work of fiction and a wonderful spiritual inspiration at
the same time.
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