C. Pierce Salguero, Michael Sheehy, C. Pierce Salguero, Bryan De Notariis, Bhikkhu Anlayo, Charles DiSimone, Eric M. Greene, James A. Benn, Paul L. Swanson, David Carpenter...
A guiding light amid the worlds chaos and a manual for rejecting materialism, in the form of writings by Japanese Buddhist monksThese simple, inspiring writings by three medieval Buddhist monks offer peace and wisdom amid the worlds...Loe edasi...
Sari: SUNY series, Perspectives in Contemplative Studies
(Ilmumisaeg: 02-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: State University of New York Press, ISBN-13: 9798855804980)
Brings Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, contemplative practice, and contemporary environmental ethics together to present a novel way of approaching the pressing issues facing our more-than-human world. In Buddhist Environmental Ethics, Colin...Loe edasi...
This book offers a comprehensive study of femininity and sexuality in Vajrayna Buddhism, integrating Eastern and Western perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of these concepts, especially in relation to phenomena such as religious s...Loe edasi...
This book explores the globalisation of Shin Buddhism through an examination of ritual practice and its transformations in four main geographical areas: Japan, the United States, South America, and Europe....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Hawai'i Press, ISBN-13: 9780824899554)
Written by one of the leading scholars of Japanese religion, Lords of Life is the fifth and last book of a multivolume project that stands as a milestone in our understanding of the mythico-ritual system of esoteric Buddhismspecifically the nature a...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Hawai'i Press, ISBN-13: 9798880701995)
From the tenth to the thirteenth centuries, Japanese aristocrats attributed their afflictions to vengeful spirits of the deceased. But in the late twelfth century, a new and anomalous ailment, caused not by spirits but the material dead, crept into...Loe edasi...
Sari: Cambridge Studies in the History of the People's Republic of China
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009600989)
When the Chinese Communist Party took power in 1949, China was still a religious society. In this landmark contribution, Steve Smith examines the paradox of supernatural politics, showing that we cannot understand the meaning of the revolution to...Loe edasi...
Sari: Cambridge Studies in the History of the People's Republic of China
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009600934)
Bringing an often-neglected aspect of modern Chinese history to the fore, Steve Smith shows how folk religion maintained a vital presence in everyday life in China after 1949. This unique history gives readers a vivid sense of life under Mao Zedong...Loe edasi...
So this is the “ uh-oh, poetry” section. Many poets are good at conjuring the sense of “ subtle touch” that can be provoked by what we see or hear, making it palpable. Sometimes the focus is observed...Loe edasi...
Daisaku Ikeda, Transnationalism, and American Literature: Dialogues of the Heart examines the writings of Nichiren Buddhist philosopher, poet, and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda (1928-2023), focusing on how American literature and transnationalism are...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754727)
From the sixteenth to early nineteenth centuries, Neo-Confucian ideology sought to reinforce the seclusion of women within the domestic sphere, while flourishing lay Buddhism increasingly fueled their passion for visiting temples and going on dist...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754734)
From the sixteenth to early nineteenth centuries, Neo-Confucian ideology sought to reinforce the seclusion of women within the domestic sphere, while flourishing lay Buddhism increasingly fueled their passion for visiting temples and going on dist...Loe edasi...
This book provides insights into new developments and persistent traditions in Zen teacher training and education through the use of historical archival research and original interviews with living Zen Masters....Loe edasi...
This pioneering volume makes a vital intervention to the growing movement of decolonising conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches in social sciences. By exploring the profound depth and diversity of Indian intellectual traditions, it p...Loe edasi...
This book introduces isang (625-702), a seminal figure in East Asian religion who founded the Korean Hwam school of Buddhism and will be of interest to researchers in a variety of fields, such as Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, K...Loe edasi...
This book employs cutting-edge digital and spatial methodologies to tackle the critical issue of religious site scarcity across China for five major religions: Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Islam, spanning the period from 1911 to...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 21-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Routledge India, ISBN-13: 9781032909417)
This book delves deep into the lived experiences of the Tibetan diaspora, offering an insightful exploration through the intersecting lenses of politics, psychology, and culture. Drawing from the expertise of scholars, the book provides a rich, mult...Loe edasi...
The Monk’s Mindset delivers a first-of-its-kind practical approach to both mindfulness and fitness, perfect for fans of Jay Shetty and Thich Nhat Hanh.Former Theravada Buddhist monk Sam Yo is a globally recognized...Loe edasi...
May this book inspire readers to help lead meaningful lives with peace and joy The Dalai Lama Heal anxiety, isolation, deep sadness and conflict with this neuroscience-backed programme for actively practicing compassion. Imagin...Loe edasi...
The reprinting in 2007 of a book originally produced nearly fifty years earlier (and based on a doctoral dissertation begun in the early 1950s) is not merely a publishing event. It constitutes a milestone in the academic study of early Chinese Budd...Loe edasi...
For many centuries Buddhism and Brahmanism coexisted in the Indian subcontinent. This book concentrates on the way in which the two, after an initial period of relative independence, confronted each other, both in and around the royal courts and in...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 12-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Simon & Schuster, ISBN-13: 9781668006450)
A seven-part mindfulness practice on the health benefits of Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT), rooted in Western science and Buddhist mindfulness, from the creator of the program developed at the Dalai Lama’s Compassion Center at Emory...Loe edasi...
Reduce stress and enrich your life through the Japanese tea ritual!This richly illustrated book by tea master Soryo Matsumura shows you how to use the ancient Japanese tea ceremony to reduce stress and live a more enriching life...Loe edasi...
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between Buddhism and the literary culture of the Tang dynasty of China. It examines how Buddhist themes, allegories, and philosophical insights are interwoven into the works...Loe edasi...
Embodied mindfulness in daily life• Explores the culminating instruction of the Buddha in the Satipatthana Sutta to breathe through the whole body• Teaches you how to alter your physiology to move beyond the static consc...Loe edasi...
Most translations of the Japanese Zen poet Ryōkan are stiff or sentimental, or awkward as poems in English. Here we have a fresh translation of his short poems that reads well as modern Anglo-American poetry, accompanied by an introduction and...Loe edasi...
The Bestselling Philosophy Book of All Time“Profoundly important. . . . Full of insights into our most perplexing contemporary dilemmas.” —New York Times In celebration of the 250th...Loe edasi...
Martial arts legend and international movie star Jet Li distills ten powerful insights from his iconic career, his personal life and philosophies, and his thirty-year Buddhist practiceJet Li’s story defies legend. Born into extreme har...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 05-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Hay House UK Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781837826735)
Martial arts legend and international movie star Jet Li distils 10 powerful insights from his iconic career, personal life and philosophies, and his 30-year Buddhist practice. After a near-death encounter in the 2004 tsunami, Li dedicated his life...Loe edasi...
The oldest Pali writings are of great interest to the psychologist, not only because their analysis of mind is in many ways comparable to his own, but because their teaching has been used for practical purposes with enviable success. One of the mo...Loe edasi...
The Excellent Vase of Nectar is a commentary upon The Sutra of the Three Heaps, first taught by Buddha Shakyamuni as a supreme method to purify negative actions, which would otherwise become a serious obstacle on the path to enlightenment....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Hawai'i Press, ISBN-13: 9780824899448)
Dodging and Confronting Stigma examines the lives of people who were stigmatized or marginalized in Japans late classical and medieval ages. Often characterized as beggars, they in fact pursued a wide range of occupations and lifestyles, even while...Loe edasi...
C. Pierce Salguero, Michael Sheehy, C. Pierce Salguero, Bryan De Notariis, Bhikkhu Anlayo, Charles DiSimone, Eric M. Greene, James A. Benn, Paul L. Swanson, David Carpenter...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Hawai'i Press, ISBN-13: 9798880702633)
Everyone knows that meditation is good for your health and wellbeing. However, a percentage of people practicing meditation experience psychotic breaks and related adverse mental and physical side-effects. Are these symptoms of improper practice or...Loe edasi...
In this book, Mikael Stenmark identifies and explores several prominent religious and secular worldviews that people in contemporary society hold. It provides a rare insight into the beliefs, values, and attitudes that secular and religious thinkers...Loe edasi...
Sari: Cambridge Studies in Religion, Philosophy, and Society
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009745062)
In this book, Mikael Stenmark identifies and explores several prominent religious and secular worldviews that people in contemporary society hold. It provides a rare insight into the beliefs, values, and attitudes that secular and religious thinkers...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Hawai'i Press, ISBN-13: 9780824899356)
Scholars have long debated the relationship between Buddhist monks and Confucian literati during the late Chosn (seventeenth to nineteenth centuries), when the Korean state adopted anti-Buddhist policies. On the one hand, it is understood that liter...Loe edasi...
This book offers a well-grounded ethnographic analysis of the ecological practices of Buddhists in Germany, demonstrating how traditional teachings are connected with contemporary environmental engagement. It shows how Buddhist groups, such as the O...Loe edasi...
Business Management Essentials from Modern and Buddhist Perspective presents a holistic approach to management by combining contemporary business functions with Buddhist teachings that have sustained the Buddhist community for over 2,500 years. The b...Loe edasi...
The book uniquely covers seventeen business functions through both modern and Buddhist perspectives, featuring 112 citations from the original Pali canon and 30 verses from the Dhammapada. Business Management Essentials from Modern an...Loe edasi...
This volume offers a fresh exploration of the enduring dialogue between Confucianism and Buddhism, two traditions that have profoundly shaped East Asian thought. Reviving an exchange long neglected in modern scholarship, it proposes a new comparativ...Loe edasi...
Presents four distinct perspectives on life after death. All major religions in history have offered hope of some kind of afterlife to answer the perennial interest in the question of life after death. This volume brings toge...Loe edasi...
Most of South Asia’s tourism is based upon the region’s pervasive religious heritage. This book provides a descriptive and conceptual examination of religious heritage in South Asia and how this tangible and intangible heritage is utilized as one...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Columbia University Press, ISBN-13: 9780231194792)
Few of the extant Mongolian Buddhist literary and artistic sources dating from the late seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries have been studied. Art and Imagination sheds light on this unique tradition and on the Buddhist past of Inner Asia i...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Columbia University Press, ISBN-13: 9780231194785)
This book is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary exploration of Mongolian Buddhism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, drawing on previously unexamined writings and artworks to shed new light on the intricate interrelationships that...Loe edasi...
