Sherab Chödzin

Hermann Hesse

This classic of twentieth-century literature chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha--a spiritual journey that has inspired generations of readers. Here is a fresh translation from Sherab Ch�dzin Kohn, a gifted translator and longtime student of Buddhism and Eastern philosophy. Kohn's flowing, poetic translation conveys the philosophical and spiritual nuances of Hesse's text, paying special attention to the qualities of meditation experience. This edition also includes an introduction exploring Hesse's own spiritual journey as evidenced in his journals and personal letters.

Siddhartha

Samuel Bercholz

Originally published as Entering the Stream, this book offers a simple and inspiring answer to the question "What is the Buddha's teaching?" primarily in the words of the Buddha and other masters. This anthology draws on traditional Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan sources as well as teachings by contemporary Buddhist masters. Among the contributors, both classical and modern, are: Ajahn Chah, Pema Chödrön, The Second Dalai Lama, Dogen, S.N. Goenka, Dainin Katagiri, Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi, Milerepa, Padmasambhava, Reginald Ray, Shunryu Suzuki, Nyanaponika Thera, Thich Nhat Hanh, Chögyam Trungpa, and Burton Watson.

The Buddha and His Teachings

Sherab Chodzin Kohn

Blending biography and basic teaching, a guide to Buddhist thought and practice serves as an invaluable guide for anyone interested in following the path of the Buddha. Reprint.

A Life of the Buddha

Kenji Tokitsu

Musashi, best known for The Book of Five Rings, is the most famous samurai of all time, and this biography critically examines his life and writings, separates fact and fiction, and gives a clear picture of the man behind the myth, as well as puts the historical and philosophical aspects of the text into context and illuminates the etymological nuances of particular Japanese words and phrases.

His Life and Writings

Miyamoto Musashi

This introduction to Buddhism includes essential readings, basic teachings, a life of the Buddha, and a concise historical survey.

An Introduction to the Buddha and His Teachings

Entering the Stream

Blending biography and basic teaching, this guide to Buddhist thought and practice serves as an invaluable guide for anyone interested in following the path of the Buddha. Original.

The Awakened One

A collection of thirteen retold Buddhist tales from all over Asia, illustrating various aspects of Buddhist thought.

The Wisdom of the Crows and Other Buddhist Tales

Beatrice Vogt

Tovil is an indigenous healing ritual among the Sinfiala of Sri Lanka. It is a treatment for mental illness. During the ritual, which takes place at night, the patient embodies the demons who are the cause of his or her psychic problems. The ritual is a psychodrama, accompanied and induced by drumming, dancing and singing. The emphasis of this study is not on the patient but on the healer.

The Tovil Healing Ritual of Sri Lanka as Culture-specific Psychotherapy

Skill and Trust

Drawing on traditional sources, this biography of the great spiritual leader describes Siddhartha Gautama's long search for spiritual awakening. 20,000 first printing. Original.

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