Buddha Benefactor of Humanity by Arun K Tiwari; Kyaw Myint: "Buddha Benefactor Of Humanity: Exploring the Life and Teachings of Buddha" is an enlightening book co-authored by Arun K Tiwari and Kyaw Myint that delves into the life, wisdom, and profound teachings of Gautama Buddha. Through insightful narratives and interpretations, this book offers a deep understanding of Buddha's transformative journey and his timeless message of compassion, enlightenment, and inner peace. Key Aspects of the Book "Buddha Benefactor Of Humanity: Exploring the Life and Teachings of Buddha": Life of Gautama Buddha: The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the life of Gautama Buddha, from his privileged upbringing to his renunciation of worldly possessions, his spiritual quest, and the attainment of enlightenment. It offers a vivid portrayal of the key events and milestones in Buddha's life. Teachings and Philosophy: "Buddha Benefactor Of Humanity" delves into the core teachings and philosophy of Buddha. It examines concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, mindfulness, compassion, and the nature of suffering, offering readers profound insights into the wisdom and principles that form the foundation of Buddhism. Relevance in Modern Times: The book emphasizes the enduring relevance of Buddha's teachings in the present day. It highlights how his teachings offer guidance and solace in navigating the complexities of modern life, fostering personal growth, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all beings. Arun K Tiwari and Kyaw Myint, respected authors and scholars, collaborate in "Buddha Benefactor Of Humanity: Exploring the Life and Teachings of Buddha" to shed light on the transformative journey and teachings of Gautama Buddha. With their profound knowledge of Buddhism and its principles, they offer readers a comprehensive understanding of Buddha's life and his profound wisdom. Their book serves as a guide to exploring the path of enlightenment and finding inner peace in the modern world. "Buddha Benefactor Of Humanity" invites readers to delve into the timeless teachings of Buddha and discover the universal truths that can bring about positive transformation in their lives.

What is the secret of Buddha’s hold on the mind and imagination of vast numbers of Asiatic humanity over two millenniums? What should one think when on the one hand Buddhism tells us that life is suffering and on the other we are told to enjoy life’s every moment?The Life and Times of Gautam Buddha seeks to answer these questions. It brings together the leading ideas and tenets of Buddhism; interpreting them in the light of the fundamental principles of human life as well as of the latest research in the science of human mind.The book takes reader through the life of Siddhartha Gautam in a manner of a mortal hero and establishes basis for his eventual enlightenment and observations. It describes his protected royal youth; search for a way to end suffering and his enlightenment. The book also takes up the core teachings one by one—the Four Noble Truths; the Noble Eightfold Path and the Six-sense media. The book brings together teachings of the Buddha ranging from basic ethical observances recommended to the busy man or woman of the modern world.

Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life - The Buddha. In what way is spiritual friendship the whole of spiritual life? How does it support our spiritual growth? Why do so many discussions of Buddhism overlook it? In Buddhism and Friendship, Subhuti considers these questions by delving into teachings and stories from the Buddhist scriptures as well as by drawing on Western thinkers and personal experience of friendship on the Buddhist path.

"This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings in his own words. The American scholar monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, whose voluminous translations have won widespread acclaim, here presents selected discourses of the Buddha from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, In the Buddha's Words reveals the full scope of the Buddha's discourses, from family life and marriage to renunciation and the path of insight. A concise informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow." "In the Buddha's Words allows even readers unacquainted with Buddhism to grasp the significance of the Buddha's contributions to our world heritage. Taken as a whole, these texts bear eloquent testimony to the breadth and intelligence of the Buddha's teachings, and point the way to an ancient yet ever vital path. Students and seekers alike will find this systematic presentation indispensable."--BOOK JACKET.

Tendrel tells the story of a gifted young man who grows up in a sophisticated Upper East Side household in the 1940s, 50s, and early 60s he rubs elbows with many famous people-Noël Coward, Truman Capote, Greta Garbo, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Dwight Eisenhower, and others. After he's dismissed from St. Paul's School his senior year, he frequents gay bars and discovers his sexuality. As an intellectually precocious teenager he finds himself drawn to Medieval studies, French literature, and Buddhism. While at Harvard he converts to Catholicism. After many twists and turns, traveling to France, Greece, and Italy, making friends and indulging in flings, he graduates. Two weeks later, his mother jumps to her death from a window of their upper Fifth Avenue apartment. Months later, the author suffers a nervous breakdown. His recovery connects him with the renowned piano duo, Arthur Gold and Bobby Fizdale, and through them many of New York's great artists, including Tanny and George Balanchine, Samuel Barber, Stella Adler, John Housman, and Cicely Tyson, all of whom are part of Tendrel's melody. In 1967 his mentor, the Benedictine monk and theologian Dom Aelred Graham, invites the author to accompany him as his secretary on a year-long journey to Asia to meet with non-Christian religious leaders. During that year the author is accepted as a private student by the Dalai Lama, who tells him, "I will¿make you my monk in America." In 1968 the author acts as Thomas Merton's guide to Tibetan lamas in the Indian Himalayas; he houses the great Cistercian monk in his small bungalow in Darjeeling. Merton confronts the author, telling him: "You've got to get it straight kid: what the Tibetan tradition has to offer us is dzogchen and that's where it's at¿[So] if you want to know¿find a dzogchen yogi." Merton dies a month later in a Bangkok hotel. The author finds his Dzogchen yogi, Lama Gyurda-la, outside Darjeeling. He enters the path of Dzogchen and discovers his life's work: understanding the mind's nature mind, of being liberated from life's ups and downs.

The remarkable discussions in this volume took place between Rudolf Steiner and workers at the Goetheanum, Switzerland. The varied subject-matter was chosen by his audience at Rudolf Steiner's instigation. Steiner took their questions and usually gave immediate answers. The astonishing nature of these responses - their insight, knowledge and spiritual depth - is testimony to his outstanding ability as a spiritual initiate and profound thinker. Accessible, entertaining and stimulating, the records of these sessions will be a delight to anybody with an open mind. In this particular collection, Rudolf Steiner deals with topics ranging from beetroot to Buddhism! He discusses, among other things, Christianity and Islam; the Crusades; cemeteries; comets; the zodiac and fixed stars; scars; Egyptian mummies; astronomy; Tibet and the Dalai Lama; Freemasonry; star wisdom, moon and sun religions; the Mysteries; the Trinity; Moses; Easter; the ancient Indians, Egyptians, Babylonians and Jews; Kant and Schopenhauer, and nationalism.