buddhism

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Buddhism, discussing the religion's philosophy and beliefs, looking at the life of Buddhist founder Siddhartha Gautama, and examining the spread of the religion throughout the world.

Explores Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism in all its various manifestations. The concept of the liberated mind, through compassion and discipline, has created a multitude of forms that resonate with the grandeur of the Karakoram Himalayas and the extemes of austerity and sacrifice. This five-part program takes you to the upper reaches of the Himalaya's and across thousands of miles to go inside of the thriving monasteries in Tibet and India.

An anthology of Buddhist literature written between A.D. 100 and 400, drawing from numerous traditional schools to present the central message of the religion.

This book presents some of the spiritual truths that Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha, taught.

Offers a brief introduction to Buddhism, providing information on the religion's beliefs, traditions, key figures, and history.

A typeset facsimile of Jack Kerouac's personal book about Buddhism that began as reading notes for his friend Allen Ginsberg, but soon evolved into a work of nonfiction containing poems, haiku, prayers, journal entries, meditations, fragments of letters, ideas about writing, overheard conversations, sketches, blues, and more.

"A spiritual book written for--and by--someone who would otherwise never read a spiritual book, 10% Happier is both a deadly serious and seriously funny look at mindfulness and meditation as the next big public health revolution"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and practices of Buddhism.

The author relates how, after having embraced sobriety, her deep-seeded rage led to problems both emotional and professional, including a failed relationship and writer's block, and it was not until she applied research from a book on anger to her own life that she learned what denial of her rage had cost her.