Buddhist Positiveness

Author : Fernando Tola
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN 13 : 8120834062
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Positiveness written by Fernando Tola and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra is one of the Buddhist texts which can give a real Idea of the force, originality, influence, and value of the Buddhist Positivene;5s. This essay on Buddhist Positiveness was originally written (in 1994) by Fernando Tola as an answer to the Catholic Pope's criticism of Buddhism, according to which Buddhism is a 'negative' religion; and this essay was presented afterwards, in an abridged version, as a paper, in The International Conference of The International Association of Buddhist Studies held in Lausanne, Switzerland (in 1999). The topics which are dealt with in this book are on the conflict of change in Buddhism; the conflict of change in the Lotus Sutra; apologetics and harmony in the Lotus Sutra and Bhavya; sunyata in the Lotus Sutra; some reflections that the translation of the saddharmapundarikasutra ) from its original text into Spanish) provoked in the authors regarding some linguistic, semantic and communication problems; the meaning of the infinite numbers in the Lotus Sutra; beginninglessness of the Veda and the Dharma, names of the Bhiksus and Bodhisattvas in the Lotus Sutra; Buddhist spirituality: positiveness in the Lotus Sutra; Buddhism and family; attitudes in regard to food in Ancient India, and some important reviews concerning the Lotus Sutra.

Author : Marvin Levine
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0805833498
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Positive Psychology of Buddhism and Yoga written by Marvin Levine and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Levine suggests that Buddhism and Yoga provide answers to questions pertaining to the nature of maturity. He suggests that the outlook of Western psychology is congenial with that of the Eastern practices in that both reveal the pitfalls in ordinary, unreflective living, and then provide guidelines and practices for progressing to a new mode of living. The 36 chapters discuss Buddhism, Yoga, handling anger, and a section of extended supplements that summarize the similarities between East and West and suggest that one can view traditional psychotherapy as mindfulness training, problem solving as compassionate action, and empathic assertiveness as right speech. Chapters end with suggestions for reflection and discussion.

Author : Fernando|Dragonetti Tola (Carmen)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788120836495
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Positiveness : Studies On The Lotus Sutra written by Fernando|Dragonetti Tola (Carmen) and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Venerable Master Jing Guang
Publisher : Balboa Press
ISBN 13 : 1504322681
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living with Positive Energy written by Venerable Master Jing Guang and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are we always influenced by circumstances, and why do we subsequently fall into negative emotional states? Can life be autonomous and not be affected by external circumstances? According to the Buddha: There is only one Bodhi path, for the purification of beings, for the overcoming of worry and sorrow, for the eliminating of all kinds of distress, and for the gaining of the true Dharma, that is, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Venerable Master Jing Guang’s lecture gives us an illuminating guide to the Dharma, and through his comprehensive teaching and by reflecting on our lives, we can transcend our habitual response mode, to improve our relationships with others, to live a life that is free from suffering and fear, and to have a happy life with positive energy—let love flow.

Author : Tomohiro Neko
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reflections of Buddhism written by Tomohiro Neko and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflections of BuddhismPositive affirmations for everyday living by Tomohiro Neko"I will not be afraid at the time of my death.I have done what I can to prepare myself for what lies beyond.I have given more than I have taken.I have lived as I would like to be remembered." TomohiroThis book is a collection of 20 affirmations around the themes of happiness, love, compassion, positivity and mindfulness.Inspired by various Buddhist teachings, and drawing on his own life experience, Tomohiro reflects on the human condition. The result is a collection of 20 every day relatable affirmations of positivity.He is not a teacher nor expert in Buddhism. Like many of us, he continues to search for a deeper spiritual connection in this lifetime. A truly beautiful and uplifting collection."Plant a seed and watch a tree grow.Act with kindness born of pure intent and watch love blossom." TomohiroAbout Tomohiro...I am human.I am not perfect.I continue to seek enlightenment.I continue to seek the truth.I continue to try and live my life with thoughts and acts of loving kindness born of pure intent.My own journey has only just begun.

Author : Victor Parachin
Publisher : SCB Distributors
ISBN 13 : 1942493622
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Think Like The Buddha written by Victor Parachin and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2020-07-19 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents mindfulness teachings via short insights or meditations. Unlike many other books on mindfulness, which provide a lot of theoretical explanation―they “tell” about the subject―this manuscript “shows” the reader with teaching stories how to put mindfulness into daily life. Mindfulness simply means being alert, aware, attentive moment by moment. The simplest definition of mindfulness is mental scrutiny. The Buddha was consistently speaking about the practice and realization of mindfulness. When asked, “Who are you, my friend?” the Buddha replied directly and concisely: “I am awake!” Though that answer was an unusual way to define himself, it pointed to the essence of Buddha’s teaching. When we have that mind skill, the result of our living is positive, as the Buddha noted: “All wholesome words, deeds and thoughts have mindfulness as their root.” However, if the mind is not trained, the result of our living will show up much the opposite, marked by forgetfulness and neglect. The readings in this book offer gentle reminders about how to be mindful in our daily thoughts, words and actions. All too often we “forget” to be present. We neglect to be mindful when eating, listening, speaking, working, studying, seeing the sunrise and the sunset, being with friends or sipping a cup of tea. As a result, we fail to live our lives to their fullest potential and experience the joy of living. The Buddha, who was the planet’s most prominent practitioner of mindfulness, taught this technique to others. This book, Think Like the Buddha, offers reflections for 108 days of mindfulness. The stories and lessons are brought together to provide insight, information, instruction and inspiration for the reader to cultivate this practice daily. The book is very “user friendly”―immediately applicable regardless of any background in Buddhism, and is thus useful to complete beginners. Mindfulness is more than stress release, or mental focus. It cannot be separated it from the ethical framework of Buddhism. Think Like The Buddha retains this ethical component of Buddhism from which mindfulness is derived. The stories and teachings in this book cover a wide variety of specific topics, from divorce, to illness, to losing a job, to determining a course of action. All these meditations are infused with the message of compassion that all today are hungering for.

Author : Rob Preece
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1559397470
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wisdom of Imperfection written by Rob Preece and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have been practicing Buddhism for a while, why do you still have so many problems? And how do you balance the sometimes different needs of spiritual and psychological perspectives? Rob Preece draws on his personal experience—over two decades as a psychotherapist and many years as a meditation teacher—to explore and map the psychological influences on our struggle to awaken. For psychological and spiritual health, acceptance of imperfection is key. Wisdom does not always come as a flash of inspiration but from the slow, often painful workings of experience. As we detach from our ideals of perfection and develop our acceptance of imperfection, our love and compassion can grow in ways that are both psychologically and spiritually healthy. The Wisdom of Imperfection delves into this journey of individuation in Buddhist life, articulating the psychological processes beneath the traditional path of the Bodhisattva.

Author : Denise Lardner Carmody
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195099699
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Serene Compassion written by Denise Lardner Carmody and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buddhism is deeply attractive in the West. Its ideals of serenity and compassion seen to supply a dimension of personal spirituality that many Westerners don't find in their own traditions. In this book, John and Denise Carmody provide an accessible overview and evaluation of Buddhist thought and practice from a Christian point of view.

Author : Thubten Chodron
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834842211
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Awaken Every Day written by Thubten Chodron and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daily dharma teachings on compassion, wisdom, mindfulness, and joy--ideal for creating moments of peace and reflection in our chaotic world. Awaken Every Day shares a quick dose of everyday wisdom, encouraging us to understand the true causes of our suffering and the paths to freedom. These insightful reflections help us understand our minds, our connections to our communities, and how to become the people we aspire to be.

Author : John W. Schroeder
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN 13 : 9788120819993
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Skillful Means written by John W. Schroeder and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a new way of understanding Buddhist thought. He argues that Buddhism is best understood as a philosophy of practice-or a metapraxis-and that terms such as emptiness non self, and nirvana refer less to metaphysical principles than to skillful teachings that help people cultivate compassion and mindfulness. Each section of the book focuses on a debate over philosophical justification and the problem of trying to establish a fixed doctrine in Buddhist and reveals an on-going debate.