Offering a description of the nature of mind and how it functions, this introduction to traditional Buddhist psychology guides readers through the Abhidharma classification of positive and negative mental states. The author was born in England, travelled to India as a young man, was ordained as a Bu[...]

Step into the magical, paradoxical world of a Mahayana Buddhist scripture. Mahayana Buddhism, to which the Zen and Tibetan traditions are related, emphasizes the ideal of the Bodhisattva, one who seeks to become Enlightened out of a compassionate desire to help all living beings. In the Vimalakirti-[...]

To walk in the footsteps of the Buddha we need a clear and thorough guide to the essential principles of Buddhism. Whether we have just begun our journey or are a practitioner with more experience, What is the Dharma? is an indispensable exploration of the Buddha's teachings as found in the main Bud[...]

In this commentary, Sangharakshita counsels against an over-narrow interpretation of mindfulness as being simply about developing a focused attention on the present moment.[...]

The teaching of the Buddha's Noble eightfold Path is explored in relation to every aspect of life - a treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The reader is taken deeper than most introductions while always remaining practical, inspiring and accessible. This title is first in a new series: "Buddhi[...]

In this highly readable handbook, Sangharakshita guides the reader through the at times complex Buddhist tradition. Part one tackles the essentials of the religion in sections devoted to the Buddha, his teachings, and the spiritual community while part two tackles the practicalities of trying to lea[...]

Tantric Buddhism is concerned with the direct experience of who we are and what we can become. Its sole aim is to help us realize our potential for profound wisdom and unbounded compassion by transforming the energy locked in by old habits, fears and narrow views. For the Tantra this experience is b[...]

Vem är egentligen Buddha? Och vad innebär det att vara buddhist? I den här boken tar sig författaren an dessa frågor med djup kunskap och erfarenhet. Vi möter Buddha i hans historiska miljö, som en indisk prins som lämnade sitt priviligierade liv för att söka sanningen om existensen. Vi f�[...]

Den åttafaldiga vägen är kanske den mest välkända läran i Buddhas undervisning. Den utgör en unik källa av visdom och praktisk vägledning till livets alla aspekter. Vägen börjar med en vision, kanske en insikt i hur livet verkligen förhåller sig, kanske en upplevelse av livets skörhet [...]

Kirja sisältää kolme perinteistä buddhalaista tekstiä (sutraa), kuten Ydinsutran ja Timanttisutran, joiden aiheena on täydellinen viisaus. Sutratekstien lisäksi kirjassa selvitetään laajasti näiden tekstien taustaa, niiden sijoittumista buddhalaisuuden historiallisiin kehitysvaiheisiin, bu[...]

Jalo kahdeksanosainen polku on tie vapauteen ja onneen, opetti historiallinen Buddha. Tässä kirjassa Sangharakshita opastaa lukijan tämän muinaisen opetuksen pariin ja näyttää, miten samaa jaloa polkua voi seurata myös keskellä nykymaailmaa. Sangharakshita korostaa, että henkinen elämä o[...]