Philosophy and Religion

A compilation of teachings and practices of the Shangpa Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism by one of Tibet's greatest Buddhist masters. The Treasury of Precious Instructions by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye, one of Tibet's greatest Buddhist masters, is a shining jewel of Tibetan literature, presenting essential teachings from the entire spectrum of practice lineages that existed in Tibet. V

A lively collection of folk tales and Buddhist teaching stories from four noted premodern Japanese Zen masters: Taigu Sôchiku (1584–1669), Sengai Gibon (1750-1831), Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769), and Taigu Ryôkan (1758-1831). Zen Master Tales collects never before translated stories of four prominen

A complete introduction to the Buddhist goddess Tara, with special emphasis on her form as Red Tara. Tara is one of the most celebrated goddesses in the Buddhist world, representing enlightened activity in the form of the divine feminine. She protects, nurtures, and helps practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Manifesting in many forms and in many colors to help beings, Tara's red form repre

A translation of Jigme Lingpa´s eighteenth-century Tibetan Buddhist aspiration prayer for taking rebirth in the pure land Copper-Colored Mountain, accompanied by a commentary and analysis by the translators. While Pure Land Buddhism is generally thought of as an East Asian tradition with an Indian origin, the Copper-Colored Mountain is in fact the first and only pure land with scriptural origins

An illuminating introduction to the contemporary world of Theravada Buddhism and its rich culture and practices in modern mainland Southeast Asia. Theravada translates as “the way of the Elders,” indicating that this Buddhist tradition considers itself to be the most authoritative and pure. Tracing all the way back to the time of the Buddha, Theravada Buddhism is distinguished by canonical litera

For every would-be leader, this acclaimed Taoist classic offers timeless insights for building a better world The Taoist sages of ancient China have long been lauded for their transformative teachings on the art of harmonious living, community organization, and cultivating the common good. Along with Sun Tzu´s Art of War, the Huainanzi, here brought to life in English by preeminent translator Tho

In Into the Haunted Ground, Anam Thubten invites us to embrace every aspect of our lives, from the most difficult to the most joyful. For those of us who feel caught in endless anxious thoughts and stuck in personal relationships, Anam Thubten offers a direct and practical approach to dismantle our conceptual fixations, reveal the deeper habits that motivate us, and step into the immediate open sp

A groundbreaking and detailed presentation of the rich system of meditation traditions that have come to us through the Pali tradition of Buddhism. Meditations of the Pali Tradition, from consummate scholar of Pali Buddhism L. S. Cousins, explores the history of meditation practice in early or Pali Buddhism, which was established in various parts of South and Central Asia from the time of the Bud

Nautilus Book Award Winner An intimate spiritual and literary journey exploring how Zen koans make us permeable to the joys and the anguish of this life—and to the primordial mystery we glimpse behind the veil of the everyday. In Through Forests of Every Color, renowned Zen teacher Joan Sutherland reimagines the koan tradition with allegiance to the root spirit of the

Tibetan Buddhist practice isn't just sitting in silent meditation, it's developing fresh attitudes that align our minds with reality. Includes three new translations of Atisha´s source material. In this book, B. Alan Wallace explains a fundamental type of mental training that is designed to shift our attitudes so that our minds become pure wellsprings of joy instead of murky pools of problem

Winner of the 2012 National Translation Award “What Sinan [Antoon] has done with In the Presence of Absence is a kind of miraculous work of dedication and love. Reading this volume is sheer enjoyment and sublimity.” —Saadi Yousef “There are two maps of Palestine that politicians will never manage to forfeit: the one kept in the memories of Palestinian refugees, and tha

“No se trata de un libro escrito por mí, sino que me ha ocurrido a mí”. —Neale Donald Walsch   Había llegado al límite. Se encontraba en ese momento en que el dolor —el peor dolor, el que produce la soledad de espíritu —amenazaba con llevarle a la más terrible desesperación. ¿Qué mejor prueba podía ten

Sencilla, clara y esperanzadora, la magnífica última parte de Conversaciones con Dios.  El diálogo evoluciona. El universo evoluciona en todas sus dimensiones y está compuesto por seres sintientes, cada uno de ellos rodeado por una misma misión: el deseo de expresar y vivir su Naturaleza Verdadera y su Identidad Verdadera. Y en esta deslumbrante obra, Neale

El dolor en el cuerpo era insoportable, la hinchazón en las manos y las piernas iban acompañadas de ardor extremo, náuseas, sudoración y vómito: los efectos espantosos de la magia negra. Este libro no es producto de la fantasía, es una historia horriblemente cierta que detalla todo lo que una mujer soportó por un trabajo de brujería. Valien

El miedo y el dolor son interruptores que encienden o apagan la luz, eso depende de cada quien, lo importante es saber qué hacer con lo que sucede en esos momentos en los que, como se dice de manera coloquial, «no se tiene cabeza». Se les tiene terror al miedo y al dolor, pero en realidad son una oportunidad que se presenta para obtener un aprendizaje, por eso Georgette Rivera

Tu fuego interior es la energía vital que llevas dentro, la fuerza invisible que da vida a tu ser. Descubre el tuyo y sintoniza con tu pasión por la vida. Este libro te mostrará cómo atender conscientemente tu energía interior en un mundo acelerado que intenta acaparar tu atención. Cuidar tu fuego interior es una práctica diaria que te permitir&aa

Esta guía te ayudará no solo a liberarte de patrones negativos de pensamiento y comportamiento, sino a abrazar radicalmente tu propio ser La importancia de la meditación ha crecido en los últimos años en Occidente. Ha pasado de ser una moda a un hábito de millones. Sin embargo, aún hay muchas cosas por aclarar en torno a su práctica. Da

Explore the life-changing practice of ānāpānasati, or breathing mindfulness—one of the most popular and foundational Buddhist meditation practices. Breathing mindfulness meditation is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, believed to be key to the Buddha's own enlightenment. This powerful technique fosters a harmonious blend of awareness and tranquility, guiding practitioners t

A comprehensive history of the Taklung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, composed in the seventeenth century, and includes glossy color images of recently discovered twelfth-century portraits and inscriptions​.​ This is the first ever English translation of a multilayered and comprehensive historiographical volume on the political, artistic, architectural, biographical, and mystical

Through the life stories and translated writings of eight masters, modern Chinese Buddhism comes to life for English readers for the first time. Amidst the Chinese political revolutions and cultural upheavals of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a group of dedicated and determined monks, nuns, and laypeople labored to reinvigorate the core practices and teachings of Buddhist Chin