The Buddha's Law Among the Birds
The Buddha's Law Among the Birds

Author: Edward Conze

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9788120801981

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In the Buddhist religion, the Dharma concept of the Buddha is not confined to men, but is taught to all kinds of beings, including ghosts and animals. According to a legend Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of mercy, had taken among the birds the form of a cuckoo- an animal which recommends itself to the Buddhist mind by its attitude to family life. The present book constitutes an English translation of the Tibetan original. In his introduction, Dr. Conze not only sketches the background of the story, but gives extracts from another tibetan Work, originating from the Kagyudpa school of Milarepa, which describes the spiritual antecedents of the cuckoo. The book in spite of its deep content makes a plesent and easy reading. As a work of popular interest, it should be welcomed by scholars as well as by general readers interest in Buddhist literature.

The Wisdom of Buddhism
The Wisdom of Buddhism

Author: Christmas Humphreys

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1136773215

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A balanced selection from Buddhist writings, including scriptures used by the Zen School, with chapters on the Buddha, Tibetan Buddhism, Concentration and Meditation, the Buddhist Order, and Nirvana. With sources, glossary and index.

Who’s Who of World Religions
Who’s Who of World Religions

Author: John R. Hinnells

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1991-12-12

Total Pages: 573

ISBN-13: 1349095001

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In historical terms, religions do not exist apart from the people who practise them. This is the first collection of biographical studies of figures from religions around the globe and from traditions both ancient and modern. It represents the work of an enormous international team of scholars, and although many entries involve original research, this substantial work of reference is intended to be of use to both the specialist and the general reader. Particular care has been taken to ensure a balance between religions and to include figures from the diverse branches of the different religions. Indexes and an extensive bibliography make it an invaluable working tool.