The Gatakamala
The Gatakamala

Author: J.S. Speyer

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass

Published: 1971-01-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 8120807073

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This is the first Indian edition of Speyer's English translation of Aryasura's Gatakamala. The work belongs to the Canon of the Northern Buddhists. It contains thrityfour Gataka legends woven into the ethical and religious discourses that either magnify the glory of the Buddha or illustrate Buddhist doctrine and precepts by appropriate examples. The book is a first-rate document for the study of Mahayana Buddhism. Interspersed with the moral maxims the accounts of the marvelous deeds of the Bodhisattva are meant to inspire the reader with a stronger faith in the Buddha or an extraordinary zeal for self-sacrifice. The translation is authentic and authoritative. The reader will derive adequate knowledge and inspiration as from the original text.

The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Nine and Ten
The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Nine and Ten

Author: Jamgon Kongtrul

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2010-12-16

Total Pages: 769

ISBN-13: 1559397411

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Jamgön Kongtrul's ten-volume Treasury of Knowledge is a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were preserved in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhist teachers expected their students to study Buddhist philosophical texts as well as practice reflection and meditation; present-day students have also realized that awakening has its source in study as well as in reflection and practice. Journey and Goal focuses on the spiritual path—the journey and the resultant state of enlightenment to which it leads—the goal. Extensively varied perspectives are offered not only from within the many schools of Buddhism but also from the different levels of practice and attainment. This is in fact the most comprehensive treatment of these themes to appear in the English language.

The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Inter-Religious Dialogue
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Inter-Religious Dialogue

Author: Catherine Cornille

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-03-13

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 1118529944

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This comprehensive volume brings together a distinguished editorial team, including some of the field’s pioneers, to explore the aims, practice, and historical context of interfaith collaboration. Explores in full the background, history, objectives, and discourse between the leaders and practitioners of the world’s major religions Examines relations between religions from around the world, moving well beyond the common focus on Christianity, to also cover over 12 major religions Features a wealth of case studies on contemporary interreligious dialogue Charts a long-term shift away from a competitive rivalry between belief systems, and a change in focus towards the more respectful, cooperative approach reflected in institutions such as the World Council of Churches Includes up-to-date commentary on the growing dialogue of recent years, written by some of the leading figures working in the field of interfaith discourse

Folklore
Folklore

Author: Joseph Jacobs

Publisher:

Published: 1896

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13:

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Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.

The Autobiography of Jamgon Kongtrul
The Autobiography of Jamgon Kongtrul

Author: Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2023-08-29

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 1645473155

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Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye (1813–1899) was one of the most influential figures and prolific writers in the Tibetan Buddhist world. He was a founder and the single most important proponent of the nonsectarian movement that flourished in eastern Tibet and remains popular today. Two additional texts discuss his previous lives and recount Kongtrul's final days. The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul is part of The Tsadra Foundation Series published by Snow Lion Publications.