The Power of an Open Question: A Buddhist Approach to Abiding in Uncertainty
10 best books like The Power of an Open Question: A Buddhist Approach to Abiding in Uncertainty (Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel): How the Swans Came to the Lake: A Narrative History of Buddhism in America, Great Eastern Sun: The Wisdom of Shambhala, Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism, It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path, A Flash of Lightning in the Dark of Night: A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, Wake Up To Your Life: Discovering the Buddhist Path of Attention, Open Heart, Open Mind: A Guide to Inner Transformation, Secret of the Vajra World: The Tantric Buddhism of Tibet, Karma: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters, The Heart Is Noble: Changing the World from the Inside Out
| Author | Rick Fields |
| ISBN | 0877736316 |
It would be interesting to imagine what revisions Rick Fields would have made to any further editions to his contemporary classic narrative history of buddhism in America had he not died so young, from lung cancer at the age of 57. Much has happened since 1999.
And yet, he did get to offer what...
| Author | Chögyam Trungpa |
| ISBN | 1570628181 |
Chögyam Trungpa had a vision of a society of enlightened people, or at least of people on the path to enlightenment. These are the Shambhala warriors, people "brave enough not to give in to the aggression and contradictions that exist in society." A companion volume to Trungpa's classic Shambhala:...
| Author | Judith Simmer-Brown |
The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or "sky-dancer," a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests in visions, dreams, and meditation experiences. Western scholars and interpreters of the dakini, influenced by Jungian psychology and feminist goddess theology,...
| Author | Dzigar Kongtrül III |
| ISBN | 1590303814 |
On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these experiences...
| Author | Dalai Lama XIV |
| ISBN | 0877739714 |
Compassion is the guiding principle of the bodhisattvas, those who vow to attain enlightenment in order to liberate all sentient beings from the suffering and confusion of imperfect existence. To this end, they must renounce all self-centered goals and consider only the well-being of others. The...
| Author | Ken McLeod |
| ISBN | 0062516817 |
The key to becoming fully alive and joyful is to develop our natural capacity for attention and to be fully present here and now. In this informative guidebook to practical Buddhism you discover:
How to live life with equanimity, loving-kindness, compassion, and joy
How...
| Author | Tsoknyi Rinpoche |
| ISBN | 0307888207 |
In Open Heart, Open Mind, Tsoknyi Rinpoche--one of the most beloved of the contemporary generation of Tibetan Buddhist meditation masters--explains that a life free of fear, pain, insecurity, and doubt is not only possible, it's our birthright. We long for peace, for the ability to love and be loved...
This book provides an entrée into the Tantric (or Vajrayana) Buddhism of Tibet, as conveyed by Tibetan masters teaching in the West, and as received by their Western students. The Tantric tradition is a unique collection of lesser-known texts, concepts, and meditation practices that are usually...
| Author | Traleg Kyabgon |
| ISBN | 1590308883 |
A jargon-free explanation of two central teachings of the Buddha: karma and rebirth.
The Buddha’s teaching on karma (literally, “action”) is nothing other than his compassionate explanation of the way things are: our thoughts and actions determine our future, and therefore we ourselves...
The Heart Is Noble: Changing the World from the Inside Out
| Author | Ogyen Trinley Dorje |
| ISBN | 1611800013 |
If you are inspired to take up his challenge, the Karmapa offers a path for participating in a global community that is based on compassion. In these chapters, he shares his vision for bringing social action into daily life, on a scale we can realistically manage through the choices we make every day—what...
| Author | Stephen Levine |
| ISBN | 0385262183 |
In this intelligent, accessible work, acclaimed poet and meditation teacher Stephen Levine introduces readers to meditation. Filled with practical guidance and advice--as well as extensive personal recollections--A Gradual Awakening explains the value of meditation as a means of attaining...
| Author | Anam Thubten |
| ISBN | 1559393920 |
The paradox of awareness is very profound and yet very simple. It can't be described because it has no objective qualities and no limitation. Sometimes it comes naturally to the surface when we are fully in the present moment and no longer lost in thought or mental projections. Pure consciousness is...
| Author | Surya Das |
| ISBN | 0061774561 |
"Awealth of inspiration and practical tips for enjoying the Kingdom of God, thePure Land of the Buddha, now." —Thich Nhat Hanh, bestselling author of Peace Is EveryStep
"Fornewcomers to Buddhism (and non-Buddhists interested in universal wisdom!) and‘old hands’ at practice . . . [Das]...
Joy is not for just the lucky few–it’s a choice anyone can make. In this groundbreaking book, based on his popular course, James Baraz helps you discover a path to the happiness that’s right in front of you, offering a step-by-step program that will reorient your mind away from dissatisfaction...
| Author | Thich Nhat Hanh |
| ISBN | 1590309367 |
This is a collection of powerful and inspiring teachings in an appealing, convenient pocket-size book from one of today's most important and beloved spiritual teachers, the Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Next to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh is the best-known Buddhist teacher in...
| Author | Margaret J. Wheatley |
| ISBN | 1605098205 |
Perseverance is designed to offer guidance, challenge, clarity and consolation to all the people doing their work day-by-day. The topics are not the usual inspiring, feel good, rah-rah messages. Instead, Wheatley focuses on the situations, feelings, and challenges that can, over time, cause...
| Author | Charlotte Kasl |
| ISBN | 0142196282 |
Perennial favorites, Charlotte Kasl’s If the Buddha Dated and If the Buddha Married have inspired readers with their empowering blend of spiritual and psychological insights. Her latest, If the Buddha Got Stuck, is a wise yet lighthearted book that will speak to anyone who's ever experienced being...
| Author | Andrew Harvey |
| ISBN | 0618056750 |
Now considered a classic among readers interested in Tibetan Buddhism and pilgrimages of the spirit of all kinds, A Journey in Ladakh is Andrew Harvey's spiritual travelogue of his arduous journey to one of the most remote parts of the world--the highest, least populated region in India, cut off by...
| Author | Florence Caplow |
| ISBN | 0861716590 |
The Hidden Lamp is a collection of one hundred koans and stories of Buddhist women from the time of the Buddha to the present day. This revolutionary book brings together many teaching stories that were hidden for centuries, unknown until this volume. These stories are extraordinary expressions of...
