Buddhisme: hellige skrifter

Dhammapada („den sande læres ord“) er en samling af 423 strofer, der hører til buddhismens kanoniske literatur. Den buddhistiske kanon er os fuldstændigst overleveret i et sprog, pâli, der er blevet den såkaldte „sydlige*’ buddhismes literatursprog; oprindelig er den vel affattet i det med pâli nærbeslægtede mâgadhî, men kendes nu kun i pâli-, sanskrit- og andre oversættelser. Denne kanon deles i tre pitaka („kurve”), og i den anden pitakas (suttapitaka) femte samling (khuddakanikåya), der indeholder forskellige blandede tekster, er Dhammapada nr. 2.De strofer, som værket indeholder, kendes dog for en stor dels vedkommende også andetsteds fra; over halvdelen findes i andre buddhistiske tekster, og mange har man også kunnet opspore uden for buddhismen i brahmanske kilder, uden at det i de enkelte tilfælde er muligt at afgøre, hvor en strofe oprindelig hører hjemme. Det drejer sig åbenbart for mange strofers vedkommende om indisk fællesgods, om tankesprog, der har været i omløb, og som er optaget snart i et, snart i et andet værk. Den troende buddhist ser ganske vist anderledes på sagen; for ham er alle disse ord talte af Buddha selv ved forskellige lejligheder, og senere kommentarfortolkning tror sig i stand til i hvert tilfælde nøjagtig at anføre de nærmere omstændigheder, under hvilke Buddha er fremkommet med disse udtalelser.

A comprehensive explanation of the extraordinary Palyul tradition in which the Mahamudra (“Great Seal”) and Dzogchen (“Great Perfection”) traditions and the kama and terma lineages are joined togetherPalyul Namgyal Changchub Chöling, one the six Great Secret Nyingmapa mother monasteries in Tibet, has for centuries upheld the extraordinary non-dual teachings of the Great Seal and Great Perfection traditions. Featuring captivating portraits of the Palyul lineage’s throne holders, along with its history and continued preservation, A Garland of Immortal Wish-Fulfilling Trees traces the succession of the tradition’s leaders and reveals the source of its dharma lineage found in kama, terma, and pure vision. It also includes:An introduction to the Palyul tradition by Penor RinpocheBiographies of Karma Chagmed Rinpoche and Vidyadhara Migyur DorjeAnd appendices detailing the Nyingma tradition and the major and minor branch monasteries of the mother Palyul

"An overview of the core teachings of Pali-tradition Buddhism from esteemed Thai monk P. A. Payutto"--

"This is a modern commentary on a Dzogchen tantra titled The Natural Freedom and Openness of the Mind, covering the practices of trekcho, thogal, and bardo. This tantra is a mind terma, or treasure, of the contemporary terton, or treasure revealer, Deshek Lingpa (1956-2020). The tantra is said by tradition to be one among many revelations of the seventh-century Indian master Garab Dorje, who received them directly from the bodhisattva Vajrasattva, who received them from the buddha Samantabhadra. The commentary presents, in clear and accessible language, the approach to enlightement taught in this tradition. These instructions are considered advanced and secret, to be taught only to those who have received transmission from a qualified master. For the curious reader outside of the tradition, this book offers a clear and concise introduction to way the Nyingma tradition frames Buddhist cosmology, mind, liberation, and prayer"--

"Teachings based on Thinley Norbu's A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar"--Page one of cover.

FALL SALE: 20% off for a limited time!2023 INTERNATIONAL EDITION: TOTALLY REVISED AND ENHANCEDA NEW UNDERSTANDINGThe Buddha faced the challenge of discovering how the human mind works without the knowledge we possess today in physiology or neuroscience. Therefore, the language he used was symbolic, ambiguous, and sometimes cryptic. Integral Vipassana illuminates the Satipatthana Sutta in the context of contemporary neuroscience, psychology, and Ken Wilber's Integral Theory, providing a powerful new path to mindfulness and happiness for Buddhist meditators at all levels."For anyone invested in the exploration of consciousness, meditation, and psychology, this book stands as a pivotal read. It offers a rich, interdisciplinary approach, connecting profound, ancient wisdom with modern psychological insights." - Robb Smith, CEO and co-founder, Integral Life"An insightful commentary...providing the reader with a fresh perspective on a fundamental concept for meditation." -- David R. Vago, Ph.D., Director of the Contemplative Neurosciences and Mind-Body Research Laboratory, Vanderbilt University"Integral Vipassana deals with Satipatth¿na in all its details so that the reader can gain clearer knowledge of the subject, which can then be translated into more eff effective practice." - Dhiravamsa Vipassan¿carya, author of The Way of Non-Attachment