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  • The Diamond Sutraby Mu Soeng

    Wisdom Publications 2011; US$ 16.95

    In this brilliant new translation and commentary on The Diamond Sutra?one of the sublime wisdom teachings of Mahayana Buddhism?Mu Soeng integrates this ancient wisdom teaching with current scientific and psychological thought. His clear and readable commentary traces the connections between these teachings and contemporary theories of quantum reality,... more...

  • The Long Discourses of the Buddhaby Maurice Walshe

    Wisdom Publications 2005; US$ 45.00

    The Long Discourses of the Buddha is an invaluable collection of the teachings of the Buddha, revealing his gentleness, compassion, and penetrating wisdom. These thirty-four discourses are among the oldest records of the Buddha's original teachings. This book is a companion to The Middle-Length Discourses of the Buddha , and The Connected Discourses... more...

  • Enlightenment to Goby David Michie

    Wisdom Publications 2011; US$ 17.95

    The Dalai Lama always recommends a classic text by the Buddhist sage Shantideva as essential reading for those seeking a practical approach to Buddhism. With its life-changing psychological tools and transcendent wisdom, it is one of the world?s great spiritual treasures. In Enlightenment to Go, David Michie provides a lively, accessible introduction... more...

  • First Buddhist Womenby Susan Murcott

    Parallax Press 2009; US$ 12.99

    First Buddhist Women is a readable, contemporary translation of and commentary on the enlightenment verses of the first female disciples of the Buddha. Through the study of the Therigatha, the earliest-known collection of women?s religious poetry, the book explores Buddhism's 2,600-year-long liberal attitude toward women. Utilizing commentary and... more...

  • The Still Point Dhammapadaby Geri Larkin

    HarperCollins 2010; Not Available

    The Dhammapada is much loved by Buddhist practitioners as a simple and straightforward rendition of some of Buddha's core teachings, and is read daily by thousands of people. While there are many translations available, few have an inclusive ? and lyrical ? sensibility. In studying various versions of this sacred text, Larkin noted many discrepancies... more...

  • Practicing Wisdomby His Holiness the Dalai Lama; Geshe Thupten Jinpa

    Wisdom Publications 2012; US$ 14.95

    Like the bestselling A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of the Night , Practicing Wisdom focuses on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva . While the former includes only a brief introduction to Shantideva's complex and crucial ninth chapter on insight, Practicing Wisdom is a full and detailed follow-up commentary, making it an invaluable statement... more...

  • The Four Foundations of Mindfulnessby U Silananda

    Wisdom Publications 2012; US$ 16.95

    The Venerable U Silananda has written one of the best and most illuminating commentaries on the Maha Sattpatthana Sutta, the Great Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness. This sutta represents one of the Buddha's most important teachings for both scholars and practitioners alike. more...

  • The Spread of Buddhism Among Western Mongolian Tribes Between the 13th and 18th Centuriesby Baatr Kitinov

    The Edwin Mellen Press 2010; US$ 159.95

    Unlike the majority of Mongolian scholarship, this work examines the history of Buddhism among Mongolian ethnic groups. Numerous works exist on the Oirats and their history, but most of the research has been devoted to the study of Buddhism in the Mongolian empire during its formative years. more...

  • Maha-Vairocana-Abhisambodhi Tantraby Stephen Hodge

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 190.00

    The first complete translation into English of this Tibetan text, together with the informative commentary by the 8th century master Buddhaguhya. This text is of seminal importance for the history of Buddhist Tantra, especially as very little has been published concerning the origins of Tantra in India. more...

  • A Survey of Vinaya Literatureby Charles S. Prebish

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 190.00

    The most important research tool for vinaya studies. Covers both primary and secondary sources in Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese as well as modern sources in English, French, German and Japanese. more...