Showing titles in Theravada

By performing an act of body, speech, or mind as the outcome of one’s volition, one also creates a possibility to act in a similar way in future. One, so as to speak, lays foundations for creating a way of behaving, a habit or a tendency. In other words, one adds some new or strengthens some old feature of one’s personality, perpetuating thereby one’s state of conditioned existence and determining the quality of one’s future character.

Acreditar na nossa capacidade de entender o mundo e de escolher um caminho próprio traz certo conforto. Mas é muito comum que as coisas não saiam como queremos — na verdade, isso quase nunca acontece. Então o que pode nos ajudar diante do inesperado? O que pode aliviar o sofrimento nos tempos difíceis? Foi em busca dessas respostas que Björn Natthiko Lindeblad decidiu abraçar as incertezas. Aos 26 anos, ele cumpria todos os requisitos de uma pessoa bem-sucedida. Porém, algo o incomodava, e ele resolveu seguir sua voz interior...

Unlock the timeless wisdom of Buddhism with "Pāli Canon & Amitabha Sutra: Buddhist Classics for Beginners." This compelling 2-in-1 guide takes you on a journey through the foundational texts that have shaped Buddhist thought and practice for millennia. Dive into the Pāli Canon, the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures, where you’ll find the authentic teachings of the Buddha himself. From the essentials of mindfulness and meditation to profound insights on suffering and liberation, these teachings illuminate the path to inner peace and enlightenment. Discover the Amitabha Sutra, a ...

The present book, Theragāthā, belongs to the Pāḷi Tipiṭaka, the authorized recension for Theravāda. Theragāthā is perhaps unique in the world spiritual literature in that it contains verses exclusively by liberated men, and is likely the earliest such compendium. The Elder Bhikkhus (therā in Pāḷi), whose verses (gāthā) are collected herein, represent a fair cross-section of the contemporary Indian society: here we find princes and paupers, Brāhmaṇā and Khattiyā, Vessā and Suddā, high-class society and down-trodden ones, children and senior citizens, single and married...

For the most part, human beings cannot see all of the results of their good and bad actions. Because of this, people often doubt the benefit of doing good things, and the danger of doing bad things. Fortunately, the Buddha taught all about the results of actions. In this audiobook, you will learn about gods and goddesses who performed wholesome actions in their previous human lives. You will be able to understand how powerful the results of doing good things can be. Listeners of this audiobook will also enjoy Stories of Ghosts from the Pethavatthu.

What if you could go back and sit under a tree with the Buddha and listen to him giving his original meditation instructions? What did he teach over 2500 years ago, and are those original instructions valid for today’s practitioners? Most of us cannot travel through time, but we do have the records of the Buddha’s teachings in the Pali suttas. In this book, Mark Edsel Johnson, Ph.D., demonstrates that by following a meditation practice called Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation or TWIM, which is directly based on the records of the Buddha’s teachings, practitioners quickly experience ...

Joyful Wisdom on the Path You find yourself overwhelmed, juggling life's demands like a pro but feeling the weight of it all pressing down. One day, amidst the chaos, you stumble upon a delightfully unexpected invitation: to explore the vibrant principles of Buddhism wrapped in a cozy blanket of humor and joy. As you begin this enlightening journey, you discover that the Eightfold Path isn’t a stern road lined with daunting signs instructing you to be serious. Instead, it’s a playful guide, inviting you to laugh at the little mishaps of life while cultivating mindfulness and compassion....

An Introduction to the doctrine of Theravada Buddhism for those who have no previous knowledge. The four noble Truths - suffering - the origin of suffering - the cessation of suffering - and the way leading to the end of suffering - are explained as a philosophy and a practical guide which can be followed in today’s world. The author has a deep authoritative background and has already had several books on the Abhidhamma (higher teaching) published. This book explains the Buddhist doctrine in a straightforward manner but does not shy away from the ‘depth, subtlety and difficulty’ of ...

The Symbolisms in Buddhism is a contemporary, in-depth writing on the philosophies and teachings of the Buddha. It defines who the Buddha is and the significance of events in his life. It explains in detail the Buddhist terminologies (meditation, enlightenment, nirvana, vesak, etc.), objects, and rituals so they can be meaningful to you in your practice.

This book aims to comprehensively survey and review the Sutta piṭaka teachings in terms of the role of vegetarianism in Theravāda Buddhism. To accomplish this, a two-pronged strategy was employed. First, most of the known English translations were scanned to identify related teachings. Second, the built-in word search function within CST was used to search for keywords related to food, meat, and so on. These teachings were then organized in a framework that consisted of both selected limbs of the Noble Eightfold Path and topics of interest. In addition to a survey of the teachings, we ...

Scopri l'audiolibro straordinario creato da Ubiliber in collaborazione con Paola Maugeri! Registrato a Malmö, in Svezia, di fronte all'infinito Oceano, questo audiolibro è un'esperienza unica che ti porterà in un viaggio sensoriale e spirituale. Le meravigliose musiche e i suoni della Svezia, raccolti con tanta passione, avvolgono ogni parola e ti trasportano in un mondo di pace e serenità. Possiate godervi queste storie di autentica felicità quanto coloro che le hanno sentite raccontare dal vivo.

In the Buddhist tradition, renunciation typically includes leaving the household life. What does this mean for laypeople who devote their lives fully to the Dharma? Kim Allen provides an invaluable guide to renunciation as a path for lay Buddhist practitioners. In early Buddhist teachings, renunciation is associated with ease, harmony, and wisdom. For both monastics and laypeople, it provides a broad and deep underpinning to the entire Buddhist path, such that engagement with it draws forth our most beautiful qualities and supports the letting go that leads to Awakening. The book deftly ...

ESTUDIO DE LA MENTE/PSICOLOGÍA BUDISTA GUESHE TASHI TSERING “Es todo un manual de usuario para la psique humana. Gueshe Tashi Tsering realiza un trabajo excelente, haciendo que un material complicado resulte fácilmente accesible para el lector. Estudio de la mente/Psicología budista proporciona una guía práctica y sencilla para analizar y transformar nuestra mente” Lorne Ladner, autor de The Lost Art of Compasión Aunque la medicina puede curar nuestro cuerpo, no puede conseguir por sí misma que seamos felices. Sólo con un profundo entendimiento de la mente y de sus funciones se ...

Neither the date nor the authorship of the Dhammapada is known, but there is conclusive evidence that this monument of the Buddhist canon existed well before the Christian era. Many scholars agree in ascribing its utterances to Buddha himself, while others are of the opinion that it is a compilation made by Buddhist monks from various sources. This classic religious text focuses on practical morality, which, if practiced earnestly and diligently, will lead the practitioner to Nirvana, the state of unconditioned eternal bliss.

This is the story of what happens when the author's plans to ordain as a Buddhist monk in Thailand are derailed after he has arrived in the country. Next Life in the Afternoon is spiritual, funny, at times irreverent, and full of personal lessons learned along the way. From Next Life in the Afternoon: "I’m squatting naked on a concrete floor in the predawn coolness of Udon Thani, pouring water from a washbasin onto my head to rinse off the bar soap I used as shampoo. My hair is long and stringy. I had counted on it being shaved off by now, so I had let it grow out a bit leading up to the ...

In today's fast-paced world, many women are searching for ways to find greater peace, balance, and fulfilment in their daily lives. Practical Buddhism for Modern Life offers a comprehensive guide to the key teachings and practices of Buddhism, tailored specifically to the needs and challenges for the women of today.

Sharing is caring. Giving is good. In one way or another, we have all learned that being generous is a commendable quality to have. This book takes a unique approach to a familiar topic by unveiling some lesser-known benefits of giving and detailing the steps to train the mind to be generous in a way that many people will have never heard before. As a Buddhist monk and previously practicing psychotherapist, Venerable Nick presents this deep, ancient wisdom with a simple framework that is easy to digest and apply.

Are you interested in living a less stressful, happier life? If so, you’ve come to the right place. You may have tried meditation before but have struggled to stick to a routine and daily habit and quickly gave up. Or you may have always struggled to find time to fit meditation into your busy lifestyle. With this book, you will learn that you can do this anywhere! You can fit moments of mindfulness and meditation into any minute of your day.

Mindfulness y mucho más El Poder de la Concentración Isidro Gordi Este libro que tienes entre las manos te ofrece un plus que lo hace muy interesante: su autor Isidro Gordi, lleva más de treinta años practicando Mindfulness y te la acerca digerida y procesada por un meditador occidental. Su propio proceso en la meditación supone una gran ventaja, pues te facilita el paso por aquellas etapas que inevitablemente deberás cruzar si quieres ser un buen meditador. Además, la interesante información que proporciona Gordi, es fruto de sus años de estudio con verdaderos Lamas tibetanos de ...

The purpose of this book is to help the earnest seeker to understand the concept of Dependent Origination and the 12 individual links. This is the most important idea to be understood on your journey to Nibbāna. The Buddha used the term Paṭicca Samuppāda, which is Pāli for dependent origination. When one understands Dependent Origination, one understands himself/herself, and the world. It is truly the answer to the question of “Who am I?” This is a 12-part series of small books for each one of the 12 links. This booklet covers the link of Bhava, or Habitual Tendencies/Being/...