1996, ISBN: 0898002729

[EAN: 9780898002720], Neubuch, [PU: Dharma Publishing,U.S., United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. For Buddhists everywhere it is important to know who the Buddha is and appre… Plus…

[EAN: 9780898002720], Neubuch, [PU: Dharma Publishing,U.S., United States], Language: English. Brand new Book. For Buddhists everywhere it is important to know who the Buddha is and appreciate the full significance of the knowledge he imparted. This is especially true of Western Buddhists. Today, as in the past, the words and acts of the Buddha relate to every moment of human experience. In this volume of the Crystal Mirror Series a path emerges that penetrates the pressures of modern life and reveals new dimensions of freedom. In the words of the Buddha himself we find practical teachings on developing mindfulness and compassion in the face of an uncertain world. Collected here are texts to guide the practitioner on this p;ath. Penetrating insights offered by Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche and the students he has trained over decades complement the traditional texts. Studying the S?tras and ??stras can stimulate our inquiring minds and address essential questions: Who is the Buddha, where did he live, what vision inspired him, and how did he address the needs of all manner of beings? What relevance do the acts of the Buddha have to our modern day experience? And, what is the value of praise and devotion in our technological age?The S?tras, viewed as an example and guide to awakening, clarify how to remove obstacles to complete, perfect enlightenment. These are the words of the Buddha taught during his lifetime.The ??stras, written by great lineage masters, are treatises which attempt to outline and expand on the sutra teachings. They forge and clarify maps to enlightenment--meticulously constructed charts establishing the foundation for insight and illuminating each step of the path to freedom. The works of important Buddhist philosophers like Nagarjuna, Vasubandhu, and Dharmakirti are generally termed ??stras.Included in the section "The Speech of the Perfect Buddhas" are S?tra exerpts, important lists (with titles in Tibetan and transliterated Sanskrit)-- The Five-fold Path, The Eleven Stages to the Path of Enlightenment, Eighty Inexhaustable Qualities of the Buddha, Twenty-one Characteristics of Dharmak?ya, and Marks of a Great Being among others-- and the S?tra openings with titles in Tibetan, Sanskrit, and transliterated Sanskrit. In presenting the life of the historical Buddha ??kyamuni, a time-line constructed from accounts in the traditional texts (the Vinaya and S?tras) traces his twelve major acts and offers a general impression of his years of teaching and shaping the Sangha., Books<

ISBN: 9780898002720

Paperback, [PU: Dharma Publishing,U.S.], A series of essays on how the Buddhas awaken wisdom and compassion and bring to maturity the enlightened qualities. A time-line traces the life of… Plus…

Paperback, [PU: Dharma Publishing,U.S.], A series of essays on how the Buddhas awaken wisdom and compassion and bring to maturity the enlightened qualities. A time-line traces the life of the Buddha and the subsequent development of Buddhism throughout Asia. An extensive section, entitled "Speech of the Perfect Buddhas" includes the openings of the SÅ«tras preserved in the Tibetan Canon with the titles in Sanskrit and Tibetan., Buddhism<

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