Buddhism
Bodily Self-Sacrifice in Indian Buddhist Literature
₹695This is the first comprehensive study of a central narrative theme in premodern South Asian Buddhist literature: the Buddha’s bodily self-sacrifice during his previous lives as a bodhisattva. Conducting close readings of stories from Sanskrit, Pali, Chinese, and Tibetan literature written between the third century B.C. and the late medieval period, Reiko Ohnuma argues that this theme has had a major impact on the development of Buddhist philosophy and culture.
The Revival of Buddhist Pilgrimage at Bodh Gaya (1811-1949)
₹395Alan Trevithick spent three years research primary documents in New Delhi, Sarnath, Colombo, and London, in order to present this history (1874-1949) of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya. This is the first such account, and it details for the first time the administrative, legal and legislative activities which shaped the temple’s current status as one of the world’s most popular pilgrimage sites. Also included is an innovative biographical essay on Anagarika Dharmapala, the Sinhalese activist who first came to India in the late 19th century as a guest of the Theosophical Society: his subsequent actions substantially affected the development of Bodh Gaya as a site of international importance.
The Two Truths in Chinese Buddhism
₹695This 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.
Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines
₹270This book is a successful attempt to place on record carefully made translations of texts which are still a subject of curiosity to Western readers. It also contains a body of orally transmitted traditions and teachings relating to texts collected from the Late Lama Kazi-Dawa-Samdup. W.Y.Evans-Wentz has described in a very lucid manner the philosophy and yoga systems of the great Tibetan yogis including Tilopa, Naropa, and Milarepa.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead
₹220The Tibetan Book of the Dead contains a detailed portrayal of the teachings that play a major role in the Tibetan understanding of death and dying. It is basically a collection of Buddhist scriptures that offer significant insights into the psychology of death and dying and suggests the importance of meditative practice and knowledge as tools for self-understanding.
Hermeneutics and Tradition in the Samdhinirmocana-sutra
₹295This study looks at the text from a number of perspectives, including several current methodological models, philological analyses, and historical consideration. The purpose of this approach is to provide a multi-faceted analysis of this complex work.
The Dhammapada
₹399Dhammapada means”the path of dharma,”the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. Easwaran’s translation of this classic Buddhist text is based on the oldest, best-known version in Pali. Dhammapada gives an overview of the Buddha’s teachings that is reliable, penetrating, and clear-accessible for readers new to Buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text.
Buddhist Philosophy in India and Ceylon
₹300This work attempts to dispel many misconceptions about the origin and development of Buddhist thought and philosophical systems. The approach adopted by the author steers clear of the customary attempts which try to assess the measure in which Buddhism, in the course of its development, attains conceptions familiar in the modern thought
Mahamudra and Atiyoga
₹650Mahamudra and Atiyoga are particular forms of Buddhist spirituality : Mahamudra, the ‘Great Seal’, is considered by Tibetan teachers to be the essence of both the short path and the final instructions that conclude the gradual common and esoteric paths of Buddhist doctrines; Atiyoga of ‘Extreme Union’ represents the Buddhist Dzogchen or ‘Great Completeness’ doctrine.