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A Guide to Buddhism A to Z
by S. Dhammika
This book is a brief, easy to read and accurate guide to the
teachings of the Buddha, the Buddhist tradition and the Buddhist
perspective on various contemporary issues. Containing over 420 entries on
subjects as wide-ranging as alcohol and astrology, makeup and miracles, war
and wisdom, it offers the reader an excellent introduction to the timeless
spiritual tradition that is Buddhism.
The author, Bhante S. Dhammika, was born in Australia in 1951 and has been
a Buddhist monk for 30 years. During that time, he has lived mainly in India, Sri
Lanka and Singapore. He is a well-known
speaker, teacher and has written numerous books on Buddhism and related
subjects.
(Available from The Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society Tel:
6352 2859)
Happiness
Essential Mindfulness
Practices
by Thich
Nhat Hanh
Accessible to those new to Buddhist teachings as well as more
experienced practitioners, Happiness is the only book that collects all
practices adapted and developed by Thich Nhat Hanh in his more than 60
years as a Buddhist monk and teacher.
With sections on Daily Practice, Relationships, Physical
Practices, Mindful Eating, and Practicing with Children, the book is a
comprehensive guide to living our daily lives with full awareness, whether
we are working, eating, parenting, driving, walking, or simply sitting and
breathing.
(Available from Evergreen)
Awake At Work
35 Practical Buddhist Principles for Discovering Clarity and
Balance in the Midst of Work's Chaos
by Michael Carroll
In this book, Michael Carroll-a meditation teacher, executive
coach, and corporate director-shares Buddhist wisdom on how to transform
the common hassles and anxieties of the workplace into valuable
opportunities for heightened wisdom and enhanced effectiveness. Uniquely
adapted for the modern workplace, these principles are based on a classical
Tibetan Buddhist text called The Root Text of the Seven Points of Training
the Mind by Buddhist master Atisha and its
transformative spiritual practice called lojong.
(Available from Zen Buddhist
Culture Services Centre)
In the Face of Fear
Buddhist Wisdom for
Challenging Times
Financial crisis, retrenchment and loss of dear ones -- these
are some of the challenging times anyone may face. We can't always control
what happens to us in life, but during times of fear, loss, or
groundlessness, Buddhism teaches us that there is one thing we can always
change: our own state of mind. How we react to the ups and downs of life
make all the difference, and Buddhism offers a wealth of wisdom and practices
to help us maintain a stable, wise, and helpful state of mind no matter
what happens. The book is an anthology from the greatest contemporary
Buddhist teachers and writers, including the Dalai Lama, Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield and many
others.
(Available from Evergreen)
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