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The A to Z of Buddhism
Scarecrow Press 2009; US$ 33.99The A to Z of Buddhism covers and clarifies Buddhist concepts, significant figures, movements, schools, places, activities, and periods. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries. more...
Action Dharma
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 61.95Action Dharma charts the emergence of a new chapter in an ancient faith - the rise of social service and political activism in Buddhist Asia and the West. Fourteen new essays treat the historical origins, global range, teachings and practices, and leaders and organizations that make up the latest turning of the Dharma. Environmentalism and peace... more...
Basic Buddhism
Red Wheel Weiser 1997; US$ 18.95Nan Huai Chin, a learned representative of the Chinese Buddhist tradition, explores the many different schools of Buddhism and the many stories surrounding the life of Buddha. He explains various philosophical trends in Buddhism and the aspects it hastaken on throughout Asia, Europe, and America. For a solid understanding of Buddhism, this book is... more...
Breathe, You Are Alive
Parallax Press 2009; US$ 12.99According to the Buddha?s teaching in the Anapanasati Sutra, maintaining awareness of our breathing is a means of awakening to the true nature of all things and arriving at spiritual liberation. Breathe, You Are Alive outlines 16 exercises of conscious breathing that were taught by the Buddha, together with commentaries and further exercises for... more...
The British Discovery of Buddhism
Cambridge University Press 1988; US$ 42.00This book examines the British discovery of Buddhism during the Victorian period. more...
Buddha, The Word
The Floating Press 1927; US$ 6.99Buddha, The Word discusses the teachings of Guatama Buddha. The Four Noble Truths teach that suffering is inherent in life, but that through acknowledging the origins of suffering and following the Eightfold Path, suffering can be ceased. The Eightfold path teaches how understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration... more...
Buddhism In Modern World
ABD Publishers 2007; US$ 40.00The book deals with Buddhism in view of what ails the modern world today. The threat of global nuclear destruction is a real possibility. What a mess the human race has landed itself in! The progress of science and technology has brought many comforts and luxuries to mankind, but at the same time, it has also endangered the human species because of... more...
Buddhism in the Modern World
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 39.95Buddhism 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...
Buddhism in the Modern World
Oxford University Press, USA 2003; US$ 33.99The history of Buddhism has been characterized by an ongoing tension between attempts to preserve traditional ideals and modes of practice and the need to adapt to changing cultural conditions. Many developments in Buddhist history, such as the infusion of esoteric rituals, the rise of devotionalism and lay movements, and the assimilation of warrior... more...
Buddhism in World Cultures
ABC-CLIO 2006; US$ 85.00A comprehensive overview of modern Buddhism across cultures, showing how this ancient religion has adapted to recent social and political change. more...









