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While many accounts of the Buddha’s life mix legend and history, this compelling new biography discriminates between fact and fiction to reveal Gautama, the remarkable human being behind the myth, and sheds new light on his teachings. Plunging us into the noises, smells and jostling streets of Gautama’s world, Vishvapani Blomfield brings the Buddha to life as a passionate and determined individual - a strikingly modern figure who rejected contemporary beliefs.

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his "Four Noble Truths" still form the heart of its teachings.

The Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path, classically taught by the Buddha in the Dharmacakra Pravartana Sutra, read by Emma Hignett.

El "Dhammapada", literalmente Camino de la Enseñanza de Buda, es considerado por los especialistas el texto cumbre del Budismo. Consta de 423 versos en la lengua pali clasificados en 26 capítulos, y forma parte de "Khuddaka Nikaya", la colección de textos pequeños Budistas, última colección del "Sutta Pitaka", perteneciente al famoso "Canon Pali" es decir, de la colección de los antiguos textos.

While wisdom is something to be accrued through experience and knowledge, ‘500 Quotes of Great Wisdom’ offers a shortcut. Dipping into the minds of some of the most revered thinkers of all time, this book is packed with insights, reflections, and observations sure to inspire and stimulate thought. A superb gift for anyone with an inquiring mind.

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.

El Dhammapada es un texto budista que busca recopilar las palabras de Buda y sus enseñanzas. A través de las cuatro nobles verdades, se busca encaminar a los hombres a una vida que trascienda lo terrenal. Por ello, en el texto se muestran una serie de preceptos éticos, morales y espirítales para poder alcanzar la iluminación y abandonar con ello el sufrimiento. Dividido en 26 partes con 423 aforismos, inicia resaltando en la naturaleza de la sabiduría y los caminos que debe tomar en hombre para alcanzar el nibbana.

Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages.

If you like our content, could we kindly request your support if you want more of it? Our UPI ID: pundlikkuvalkar-1@okhdfcbankIn this podcast, we'll be exploring the wisdom and teachings of the Buddha through the lens of inspiring stories. These stories will help us to understand the Buddha's teachings on topics such as compassion, mindfulness, and the path to enlightenment. Uploaded by - motivate2do@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yoga practitioners know there’s more to the path than asana, or physical postures - but how do we access the deeper wisdom of yogic philosophy? More than 2,000 years ago, the legendary master Patanjali answered this question in 195 pearls of insight known as the Yoga Sutras. Now Sanskrit and Ayurveda teacher Nicolai Bachman offers The Yoga Sutras, an audio program with a fresh approach to working with Patanjali’s seminal text for guidance and inspiration on your own journey toward clarity and happiness.

This rich, timely, and highly original portrait of the Buddha explores both the archetypal religious icon and Buddha the man. In lucid and compelling prose, Armstrong brings to life the Buddha's quest, from his renunciation of his privileged life to the discovery of a truth that he believed would utterly transform human beings and enable them to live at peace in the midst of life's suffering.

Join some cuddly kittens for a collection of sayings from the Buddha. The verses, taken from the Dhammapada, were written centuries ago, but today they offer insight for all of life's basic struggles. Meditate along with the verses to gain a greater understanding of you, your life, and your purpose. Find the meaning of truth in these verses and how to find it in the world around you. Let your inner Zen cat guide you to enlightenment.

Osho, one of the best-known and most provocative spiritual teachers of our time, presents The Sutra of 42 Chapters—a scripture compiled in the first century C.E by a Chinese emperor. Two thousand five hundred years have passed since Buddha delivered the sutras on which this series is based.

C. Jinarajadasa was a writer, philosopher, and prominent Theosophist of his day and a Freemason. In this particular piece, originally from 1908, the author examines the life of Gautama and the religious reformation in Hinduism, which he championed at the time. The author lays out the four efforts, the ten meritorious acts, and the five meditations. He quotes from Plato and others, discusses Theosophy and somehow connects it all to the state of Nirvana, which he discusses at some length.

Best-selling author Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping account of the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today.

Zen Dogs, sequel to the best-selling Zen Cats, offers the timeless teachings of Buddhism along with key lessons our canine companions are here to remind us of - such as how to live in the now. Every dog is a living example of loving kindness, a central tenet of the Buddha, which they reteach us with every affectionate lick and joy-filled wag of the tail. Filled with meditations and eternal truths, Zen Dogs offers insight into every aspect of life for both two-leggers and four-leggers.

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Shakyamuni Gautama was a historical figure who lived in India from approximately 563 to 483 B.C. After his death, Buddhism spread over Asia, and almost 2,500 years later Buddhism has come to the West, where it is more relevant than ever. These four classic talks by John Daido Loori, abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery, offer a clear, comprehensive version of the Buddha's life and teachings, including Buddha's life as a householder, spiritual seeker, and ultimately a teacher.

Of all the Buddha's teachings, perhaps his greatest gift can be found in "the Bodhisattva ideal", a template for living in the world as an "Awakener", a servant of the highest good for all. With his previous best-sellers including Awakening the Buddha Within, American-born Tibetan Buddhist teacher Lama Surya Das has made the helpful, healing insights of the Buddha accessible to millions.

Die zusammengestellten Lehren und Worte Gautama Buddhas zeugen von Weisheit, Kraft und Hoffnung. Lassen Sie sich von diesem Hörbuch spirituell inspirieren und finden Sie zu innerem Frieden, Freude und Glückseligkeit.