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Presents the classical methods for developing the mind of enlightenment and examines a wide range of obstacles to its development.

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The story of the author's early years, beginning with his identification as the reincarnation of an elightened leader, aged 13 months. His training and ordination are described, as are the months spent trekking over the Himalayas, narrowly escaping capture by Chinese communists.

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A guide to Shin, one of the forms of Buddhism in Japan little known in the West.

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Jack Kornfield had gathered together the Buddha's best and most beautiful words and those of his countless disciples to create an enlightening, accessible and practical companion for those in search of the Buddha's path of happiness.

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Who am I

How we respond to this common human question is of vital importance to our happiness and well-being, for it is only by understanding that we are a part of nature that we can gain a real context for our lives.

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Presents Buddhism as a living, practical religion, giving readers an enlightening insight into an often mystifying tradition. This book offers a fascinating perspective on Buddhism, in all its beauty and nobility, though the eyes of a practicing Buddhist born and raised in the tradition that has guided millions of people since its beginnings.

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Presents Buddhism as a living, practical religion, giving readers an enlightening insight into an often mystifying tradition. This book offers a fascinating perspective on Buddhism, in all its beauty and nobility, though the eyes of a practicing Buddhist born and raised in the tradition that has guided millions of people since its beginnings.

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This work seeks to give an integrated understanding of the Buddhist tradition through the exploration of a number of key themes. It illustrates the constant interplay of belief and practice within Buddhism and provides a view of diversity and continuity in different Buddhist communities.

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A study of Buddhism and iconoclasm in East Asia as part of a general theory of religious destruction.

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By examining issues such as left-right divisions in the monastic order, the rise of organized lay movements and Buddhist social activism, this books seeks to demonstrate that the emphasis on mediation and mental training is only one strand in this complex world-historical tradition.

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Provides an overview of the history and development, major traditions and current trends in the study and practice for American Buddhism, complete with pedagogical features for textbook use.

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Provides an overview of the history and development, major traditions and current trends in the study and practice for American Buddhism, complete with pedagogical features for textbook use.

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Traces the development of Buddhism in China since the Han Dynasty and describes its impact on Chinese culture.

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Illustrates the vast scope of Buddhist practice in Asia. This work presents a selection of thirty-five translated texts - each preceded by a substantial introduction by its translator. It demonstrates the many continuities among the practices of Buddhist cultures widely separated by both history and geography.

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A comprehensive overview of modern Buddhism across cultures, showing how this ancient religion has adapted to recent social and political change.

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As the Sinhalas themselves perceive it, Buddhism proper has always shared the religious arena with a spirit religion. While Buddhism concerns salvation, the spirit religion focuses on worldly welfare. This work describes and analyzes the changes that have profoundly altered the character of Sinhala religion in both areas.

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