Religion : Buddhism

For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now. In this groundbreaking work, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. more...

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An outline of the teaching of Buddha. While it may well serve as a first introduction for the beginner, its chief aim is to give the reader who is already more or less acquainted with the fundamental ideas of Buddhism, a clear, concise, and authentic summary of its various doctrines. more...

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A divine gift for the word-obsessed—a deliciously eccentric world tour of words that have no English equivalent. The countless language freaks who’ve worn out their copies of Eats, Shoots and Leaves will find inexhaustible distraction in The Meaning of Tingo. Where else will they discover that Bolivians have a word that means “I was rather too drunk last night and it’s all their fault”? As for tingo, on Easter Island it means “to take all the objects one desires from the house of a friend, one at a time, by borrowing them.” Organized by themes such as food, the human body, and sex and love, this irresistible book combs through more than 254 languages in search of those gorgeous oddities that have no direct English counterpart—words so strange and apt that if they didn’t exist, they would have to be invented. Highlights from The Meaning of Tingo:. • mencomet (Indonesian): stealing things of small value such as food or drinks, partly for fun. • scheissbedauern (German): the disappointment one feels when something turns out not nearly as badly as one had hoped. • mono-no-aware (Japanese): appreciating the sadness of existence. • mahj (Persian): looking beautiful after disease. • plimpplamppletteren (Dutch): the skimming of a flat stone as many times as possible across the surface of the water. • koshatnik (Russian): a dealer in stolen cats. • ava (Tahitian): wife (but also means whisky) more...

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This systematic introduction to Buddhist ethics is aimed at anyone interested in Buddhism, including students, scholars and general readers. Peter Harvey is author of the acclaimed Introduction to Buddhism (Cambridge, 1990), and his new book is written in a clear style, applying Buddhist ethics to issues of contemporary concern. more...

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama is an extraordinary example of a life dedicated to peace, communication, and unity. What he represents, and what he has accomplished, heals and transcends the current tensions between Tibet and China. Why the Dalai Lama Matters explores just why he has earned the world's love and respect, and how restoring Tibet's autonomy within China is not only possible, but highly reasonable, and absolutely necessary for all of us together to have a peaceful future as a global community. more...

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