The Lotus and The Lion

795
Buddhism is indisputably gaining prominence in the West, as is evidenced by the growth of Buddhist practice within many traditions and keen interest in meditation and mindfulness. In The Lotus and the Lion, the author traces the historical and cultural origins of Western Buddhism, showing that the British Empire was a primary engine for curiosity about and then engagement with the Buddhisms that the British encountered in India and elsewhere in Asia.

The Religion of India

995
Max Weber's early twentieth-century study of the religions and civilization of India is a great pioneering adventure in the sociology of ancient India. Weber's insight and analysis-especially his application of the sociological perspective to the work of classical Indologists and the religious texts available to him-were to add much to the store of the social scientist. Later, historians and archaeologist were to confirm a surprising number of Weber's theories.

The Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation

225
The Tibetan  book of the great liberation contains an account of the marvellous life and secret  doctrines  of the great

The Two Truths in Chinese Buddhism

695
This book originates from a thesis work whereby it is one of the first comprehensive study of Chi-tsang's treatment of The Two Truths in English. The work aims to build up a strong interest in readers, paritularly, people in Western societies who are unfamiliar with Chinese tradition, culture and language. It is, therefore, of considerable significance in enabling scholarly readers who do not have access to Chinese Originals to gain a well-rounded and diversified appreciation of Madhyamaka interpretation.

Together We Are One

295
What is your true name? Where is your true home? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh demonstrates how connecting with our ancestors and our unique cultural backgrounds can lead us to a deeper sense of community. The book inlcudes insights on how to heal our individual and collective suffering, personal stories from people of many backgrounds and teachings on mindfulness practice. This is a deeply inspirational and practical guide.

Understanding The Dalai Lama

395
In understanding  the Dalai Lama, Rajiv Mehrotra, personal student of His Holiness, brings together a range of contributors who offer

उदान (मूल पालि पाठ सहित )

250
उदान वायु यानी वह स्वास-वायु, जो हृदय से उठे और कण्ठ-तालू तक आकर मुंह से बाहर निकले | इसी प्रकार उदान वचन यानी वह उदगार जो सीधे मन से उठे और वाणी द्वारा प्रकट हो जाए | ऐसा उदगार शोकजन्य भी हो सकता है और हर्षजन्य भी | परन्तु पुरातन भाषा में सामान्यतः हर्षजन्य (हर्षद ) उदगार को ही उदान कहा गया है

सुत्त पिटक का मज्झिम निकाय ( बुद्ध वचनामृत – 1 )

500
तिपिटक साहित्य में अनेक ग्रंथों के नाम उनमें सम्मिलित सुत्तों के आकार के आधार पर निर्धारित किये गए हैं |

सुत्तनिपात (मूल पालि पाठ सहित)

300
सुत्त-निपात में मौलिक बौद्ध धर्म तथा दर्शन की प्रचुर सामग्री मिलती हैं | यह धम्मपद के समान अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण ग्रन्थ हैं | इसकी भाषा वैदिक संस्कृत के अधिक नजदीक हैं | इसलिए सुत्त-निपात की गाथाओं के छंद भी प्रायः वैदिक ही हैं | इसमें पांच वग्ग (वर्ग) तथा 72 सुत्त हैं |