The Third Turning of the Wheel
Title | The Third Turning of the Wheel PDF eBook |
Author | Tenshin Reb Anderson |
Publisher | Shambhala Publications |
Pages | 172 |
Release | 2016-08-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1930485794 |
In his previous book, Being Upright: Zen Meditation and the Bodhisattva Precepts, Reb Anderson Roshi described how we must become thoroughly grounded in conventional truth through the practice of compassion before we can receive the teachings of the ultimate truth. In The Third Turning of the Wheel, he introduces us to the next stage of our journey by invoking the wisdom of the Samdhinirmocana Sutra. According to Anderson, the main purpose behind this enigmatic sutra is to reconcile the apparent contradictions between the original teachings of the historical Buddha and the later teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. Anderson reflects on the great metaphysical questions proposed in the Samdhinirmocana Sutra—the nature of ultimate reality, the structure of human consciousness, the characteristics of phenomena, the stages of meditation, and the essential qualities of a buddha—with the clarity of a scholar and the insight of a practitioner.
Turning the Wheel of Truth
Title | Turning the Wheel of Truth PDF eBook |
Author | Ajahn Sucitto |
Publisher | Shambhala Publications |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2010-04-27 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0834823128 |
Buddhist teachings like the eightfold path, the four noble truths, and karma pervade Buddhist literature—but how often do we read what the Buddha himself had to say about these topics? Here is an accessible look at the Buddha’s First Discourse, which contains the foundation for all further Buddhist teaching. Ajahn Sucitto offers a new translation of this revolutionary teaching, known as The Discourse That Sets Turning the Wheel of Truth. He then walks us through the text, offering engaging and practical point-by-point commentary that makes the Buddha’s words come alive and reveals how the text’s wisdom can inspire our own liberation.
Being Upright
Title | Being Upright PDF eBook |
Author | Tenshin Reb Anderson |
Publisher | Shambhala Publications |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2016-08-01 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 193048559X |
Written in the tradition of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, this insightful Zen guide explores how we can apply the Sixteen Bodhisattva precepts to our daily lives Being Upright takes us beyond the conventional interpretation of ethical precepts to the ultimate meaning that informs them. Reb Anderson first introduces us to the fundamental ideas of Zen Buddhist practice. Who was Shakyamuni Buddha and what was his central teaching? What does it mean to be a bodhisattva and take the bodhisattva vow? Why should we confess and acknowledge our ancient twisted karma? What is the significance of taking refuge in Buddha, dharma, and sangha? The author explores the ten basic precepts, including not killing, not stealing, not lying, not misusing sexuality, and not using intoxicants. A gifted storyteller, Anderson takes us to the heart of situations, where moral judgments are not easy and we do not have all the answers. With wisdom and compassion, he teaches us how to confront the emotional and ethical turmoil of our lives.
Arya-samdhinirmocana-nama-mahayana-sutra
Title | Arya-samdhinirmocana-nama-mahayana-sutra PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Dharma Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Buddhism |
ISBN | 9780898002461 |
This is the Elucidation of the Intention Sutra, or the Sutra Unravelling the Thought (of the Buddha).
Turning the Wheel
Title | Turning the Wheel PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Johnson |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 239 |
Release | 2010-06-15 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 143912583X |
"Were it not for the Buddhadharma, says Charles Johnson in his preface to Turning the Wheel, "I'm convinced that, as a black American and an artist, I would not have been able to successfully negotiate my last half century of life in this country. Or at least not with a high level of creative productivity." In this collection of provocative and intimate essays, Johnson writes of the profound connection between Buddhism and creativity, and of the role of Eastern philosophy in the quest for a free and thoughtful life. In 1926, W. E. B. Du Bois asked African-Americans what they would most want were the color line miraculously forgotten. In Turning the Wheel, Johnson sets out to explore this question by examining his experiences both as a writer and as a practitioner of Buddhism. He looks at basic Buddhist principles and practices, demonstrating how Buddhism is both the most revolutionary and most civilized of possible human choices. He discusses fundamental Buddhist practices such as the Eightfold Path, Taming the Mind, and Sangha and illuminates their place in the American Civil Rights movement. Johnson moves from spiritual guides to spiritual nourishment: writing. In essays touching on the role of the black intellectual, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Ralph Ellison, Johnson uses tools of Buddhist thinking to clarify difficult ideas. Powerful and revelatory, these essays confirm that writing and reading, along with Buddhism, are the basic components that make up a thoughtful life.
The Essential Jewel of Holy Practice
Title | The Essential Jewel of Holy Practice PDF eBook |
Author | Jay L. Garfield |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 139 |
Release | 2017-11-14 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1614294631 |
An exquisite poem from one of Dzogchen’s greatest teachers. The Essential Jewel of Holy Practice is a vibrant philosophical and ethical poem by one of Tibet’s great spiritual masters. Patrul Rinpoche presents a complete view of the path of liberation from the perspectives of the Madhyamaka understanding of emptiness and the Mahayana ideal of compassionate care refracted through the Dzogchen perspective on experience, yielding a sophisticated philosophical approach to practice focusing on the cultivation of clear, open, luminous, empty awareness and of liberation leading to the transformation of one’s moral capacity and sensitivity. Patrul Rinpoche’s verses speak intimately and directly to the reader and inspire one to develop one’s mind for the sake of ethical perfection and liberation. The translators’ introduction provides a foundation for reading the poem and their commentary to the verses assists the reader in understanding Patrul Rinpoche’s allusions and technical terms.
The Four Noble Truths
Title | The Four Noble Truths PDF eBook |
Author | His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Pages | 117 |
Release | 2013-08-29 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | 0007518870 |
This book contains the essential guide to some of the central Buddhist teachings based on the recent UK lectures by his holiness.