Though canonized as a saint and a fully enlightened buddha, the eleventh-century Ra Lotsawa's life story presents a darker path than those taken by Siddhartha Gautama or Milarepa. This book presents an account of one of the most colourful and memorable figures in Tibetan Buddhist history.

This title offers an inspiring, practical guide to applying the principles of Buddhism to every part of your daily life.

Argues that religion is not a necessity for pursuing a spiritual life. This modern-day polemic outlines those ethics that the Dalai Lama believes should be central to our lives.

Explores the challenges faced by Buddhism today, the distinctive forms that it has taken, the individuals and movements that have shaped it, and the modern history of Buddhism in different geographical regions.

This collection reprints some of the most seminal papers in Buddhist studies from the last forty years.

Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, this guide covers: principal traditions; practices and beliefs; ethical guidelines and philosophy; religious texts; and, community. It is suitable for students and interested readers wanting to familiarise themselves with the Buddhist faith.

Features tools which comprise of teachings, exercises and reflections which can be applied to everyday life. These tools draw on the Buddhist tradition to guide us along a progressive path of ethics, meditation and wisdom in the context of our day-to-day living.

An exciting set of tales from the Buddhist tradition to inspire, move, challenge and amuse

Offers prayers and meditations from one of the greatest spiritual traditions of the world, Buddism. This title is divided into four colour-coded groups of cards, organised according to theme: Truth & Awareness, Love & Compassion, Peace & Happiness, and Insight & Meditations. It incorporates a built-in card-holder to facilitate reading.

With this historical introduction to Buddhism, the authors aim to portray the thoughts and actions of the followers of Buddha. The book covers ritual, devotionalism, doctrine, meditation, practice, and institutional history.

Guides the reader towards a richer understanding of the central concepts of classical Indian Buddhist thought, from the time of Buddha to the latest scholarly perspectives and controversies.

'Alexander Norman knows the Dalai Lama probably better than any Englishman alive' SpectatorAN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE.

Here in this inspirational book are the Dalai Lama's thoughts on:The nature and meaning of mysticismHow we can live lives infused with mystical experienceHow mysticism can result in both personal and social change.

Drawing on his knowledge and long practice of Buddhism, the author reflects on four lines representing fundamental principles of the Zen or Ch'an school of Buddhism. He sets out to communicate the essence of each, and to indicate how its meaning can be applied to Western conditions.

The English poet, philosopher, and literary critic William Empson considered 'The Face of the Buddha' to be one of his finest works and was heartbroken when he lost the only copy in the wake of World War Two. Its recent rediscovery means the book can now be offered for the very first time exactly as he intended.

An insightful new biography of one of the great global spiritual figures.

The book examines how the Chinese made use of raw material imported from India and added some seasoningsA" peculiar to China and developed their own recipesA" about how to construct the ideas of Buddhism.