"When we meet with one of the Bodhisattvas-whether in a painting or sculpture or visualized in meditation-we are brought face to face with a being that embodies Enlightenment. An encounter with such a figure is likely to move us far more deeply than a list of the qualities of someone who is enlightened."
Why does Buddhism refer to many Buddhas? Who are they? What do they communicate? In this beautifully written book, meet the historical and archetypal Buddhas that form part of the rich symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism. An in-depth exploration that is accessible and inspiring...more details Format:Paperback Pages:163
Queens and old crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. The female deities of Buddhism inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. This is a practical introduction to the major female deities of Buddhism suitable for general readers and includes figures from Tibet...more details Format:paperback Pages:144
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Vessantara
ISBN:9780904766530
Included in this accessible and thorough guide are: the main figures encountered by Westerners; principle figures from the major Tibetan Buddhist traditions; the meaning and purpose of mantras...more details Format:paperback Pages:376
A Zen monk strides empty-handed into a tiger's cage. An Indian master empties a bag of gold dust into the air. A young woman lays down the burden of her dead child and asks the Buddha to accept her as his disciple...more details Format:Paperback Pages:216
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Vessantara
ISBN:9781899579693
In the breath Vessantara, who has been meditating on the breath for over 30 years, writes engagingly for both newcomers to meditation and those with some experience...more details Format:Paperback Pages:126
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Vessantara
ISBN:9781899579716
Cultivating more warmth, more kindness, more happiness is possible for all of us. Through the loving-kindness meditation, the gentle and encouraging approach of experienced meditator Vessantara helps us to discover the positive wonder of what is already in our hearts...more details Format:Paperback / softback Pages:164
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Vessantara
ISBN:9781899579419
The author of Meeting the Buddhas again invites us to enter the rich world of Buddhist symbolism. The vajra and the bell are important sacred objects used in Tantric ritual...more details Format:Paperback Pages:78
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Vessantara (Tony McMahon)
ISBN:9781899579853
"A Guide to the Deities of the Tantra" is a fascinating insight into a subject that has captivated the imagination of many but remains mysterious and exotic to all but a few...more details Format:Paperback Pages:180