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  • The Everything Buddhism Book, 2nd Editionby Arnie Kozak

    F+W Media 2010; US$ 15.95

    "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."--Dalai Lama. Learn about the profound principles of nonviolence, mindfulness, and self-awareness with this updated and revised edition of the classic Buddhist primer. Buddhism expert Arnie Kozak, PhD will guide you through the most up-to-date scientific research on Buddhism and the brain--including... more...

  • The Vision of Dhammaby Bhikkhu Bodhi; Erich Fromm

    Pariyatti Publishing 2000; US$ 10.35

    Written by a Westerner whose life experience was as a Buddhist monastic, this collection of essays conveys a friendly spirit, in the manner of a wise and practical teacher. more...

  • Meditative Abendgottesdienste IIby Stephan Goldschmidt

    Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 2011; US$ 19.40

    Hauptbeschreibung Stephan Goldschmidt stellt 20 in der Praxis erprobte Entwürfe für Abendgottesdienste vor, die allesamt meditativ ausgerichtet sind. Sie wenden sich an diejenigen, die für die Gestaltung von Gottesdiensten Verantwortung tragen. Ihren Sitz im Leben hatten die Entwürfe ursprünglich im sogenannten zweiten Programm. Durch ihren Aufbau... more...

  • Buddhismby Daisaku Ikeda; Burton Watson

    Middleway Press 2012; US$ 11.99

    Beginning with the events immediately following the dark days after the death of Shakyamuni and continuing over a period of 1,000 years, this dynamic tome covers a vast and complex series of events and developments in the history of Buddhism. Through a thorough examination of its early development in India, a new light is cast on little-known aspects... more...

  • The Buddhist Visnuby John C. Holt

    Columbia University Press 2005; US$ 34.99

    John Holt's groundbreaking study examines the assimilation, transformation, and subordination of the Hindu deity Visnu within the contexts of Sri Lankan history and Sinhala Buddhist religious culture. Holt argues that political agendas and social forces, as much as doctrinal concerns, have shaped the shifting patterns of the veneration of Visnu in... more...

  • Buddhist Thoughtby Paul Williams; Anthony Tribe; Alexander Wynne

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 34.95

    This book serves as an accessible and reliable survey for students wishing to gain familiarity with the basic ideas of Buddhist philosophical and religious thought, and with some of the recent research in the field. It guides readers towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha... more...

  • Buddhism in the Modern Worldby David L. McMahan

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 39.95

    Buddhism in the Modern World explores the challenges faced by Buddhism today, the distinctive forms that it has taken and the individuals and movements that have shaped it. Part One discusses the modern history of Buddhism in different geographical regions, from Southeast Asia to North America. Part Two examines key themes including globalization,... more...

  • The Different Paths of Buddhismby Carl Olson

    Rutgers University Press 2005; US$ 25.95

    For centuries, Buddhist teachers and laypeople have used stories, symbols, cultural metaphors, and anecdotes to teach and express their religious views.  In this introductory textbook, Carl Olson draws on these narrative traditions to detail the development of Buddhism from the life of the historical Buddha to the present.  By organizing... more...

  • Introducing Buddhismby Kodo Matsunami

    Tuttle Publishing 2012; US$ 9.99

    This title was originally published in print form by Tuttle Publishing in 1976. This book, as the author explains in his preface, does not attempt to give an exposition of any particular thought from the authoritative point of view. It is rather, a collection of essays on Buddhism as understood by a Japanese student who sets out on a journey in search... more...

  • South Asian Buddhismby Stephen C. Berkwitz

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 34.95

    South Asian Buddhism presents a comprehensive historical survey of the full range of Buddhist traditions throughout South Asia from the beginnings of the religion up to the present. Starting with narratives on the Buddha?s life and foundational teachings from ancient India, the book proceeds to discuss the rise of Buddhist monastic organizations... more...