The Essence of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its Philosophy and Practice (Shambhala Dragon Editions)

This lucid overview of the Buddhist path takes the perspective of the three "vehicles" of Tibetan Buddhism: th

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For twenty-five hundred years Buddhism has taught that everyone is Buddha—already enlightened, lacking nothing. But stil

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Zen has often been portrayed as being illogical and mystifying, even aimed at the destruction of the rational intellect.

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The life of Siddhartha Buddha (which means 'Awakened One') is that of one who awakened from the sleep of ignor

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As its teachings spread from the Indian subcontinent in all directions across Asia, Buddhism influenced every culture it

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This alphabetical handbook defines and explains key concepts in classical Indian philosophy, identifies controversial is

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