Awakening the Mind
Basic Buddhist Meditations
Geshe Namgyal Wangchen, Author
Meditation / Practice Texts / Tibetan Buddhism / Introductory Texts
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The profoundly effective methods of meditation presented here have helped people overcome their problems for centuries. Based on the teachings of the Tibetan saint Tsong Khapa, these techniques help replace depression, anger, and other forms of mental pain with tranquility, compassion, and wisdom.

Reviews

"A fresh translation and commentary of a profound Buddhist text on the 11th Century... An inspiring and uplifting work."

--East & West Series

"One of the great teachers of our time."

--Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

"A new translation of one of the best known and studied Buddhist texts, Seven Point Mind Training describes how the three mental poisons of attachment, hatred, and ignorance dominate our thinking. Gomo Tulku's commentary provides many details on how to put these mind-training techniques into practice to help achieve peace of mind, and instructs readers on how to look inward for the causes and cures of daily hardship and adversity."

--Tricycle: the Buddhist Review

"This book is a valuable guide to the path of meditative insight and loving compassion. It is direct, clear, and inspiring."

--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

"Not just highly recommended but essential reading for hearts inclined to the path."

--DharmaCrafts

"Few introductory books are both simple and profound. Ayya Khema has achieved both."

--North American Board for East-West Dialogue

"Of special help are the Ayya's simple, grounded instructions to aid us in our everyday lives to develop calmness of mind and insight into our human existence...forthright and resolute guidance for the journey."

--Karuna: A Journal of Buddhist Meditation

From an unsolicited reader email: "I just finished reading Being Nobody, Going Nowhere, and I just wanted to tell you how much it has helped me feel grounded in regards to my search on the spiritual path. Her manner of writing is so clear and meaningful and easy to grasp. These are the kinds of books that I like to underline, ear flap, and carry with me everywhere for continual support and inspiration. This is the first book I read on Buddhism, and in 31 years I finally feel like "I'm home." What an incredible feeling to finally have all of my "inklings" and intuitive moments come together and make complete sense regarding life!"

When the Dalai Lama''s image is used to sell computers, rock stars use tantra to enhance their image, and Nirvana calls to mind a Seattle grunge band, what does Buddhism mean to twenty-somethings?

Blue Jean Buddha offers real stories about young Buddhists in their own words that affirm and inform the young adult Buddhist experience. This one-of-a-kind book is about the experiences of young people in America-from their late teens to early thirties-who have embraced Buddhism. Thirty-three first-person narratives reflect on a broad range of life-stories, lessons, and livelihood issues, such as growing up in a Zen center, struggling with relationships, caring for the dying, and using marathon running as meditation. Throughout, up-and-coming author Sumi Loundon provides an illuminating context for the tremendous variety of experiences shared in the book.

Blue Jean Buddha offers illuminating into the practices and experiences of young people striving to bring Buddhism into their lives.

BLUE JEAN BUDDHA was named a finalist in the 2002 Independent Publisher Book Awards (Multicultural Non-Fiction -- Young Adult) as well in NAPRA''s Nautilus Awards, in the Personal Journey/Memoir/Biography category.

Reviews

"From the Buddhist-born babes of boomers comes this inspiring collection of writings that shows us 'what the next breath of Buddhism will be.' It is comforting to realize that the hippie quest toward Eastern wisdom was much more than a fad; these 20- and 30-somethings really get it, in a way that perhaps their parents did not, for they are living it earlier, experiencing it deeper, and questioning more. They write of finding peace and practice in New York City; of taking vows of celibacy while continuing to be a punk rocker. They teach meditation to incarcerated teens or counsel families in hospice. They seek, investigate, question, retreat, sit zazen, or chant as part of their practice -- the new American Buddhism. These are wonderful first-hand accounts of how young people are incorporating a Buddhist practice into their lives. There is wisdom here for all ages; I'm impressed with Loundon's perceptiveness in recognizing this voice."

-- NAPRA ReVIEW

"Those who might have been concerned about the 'graying' of the Western dharma community can relax. Here are the voices of younger people who are walking the path, bringing their own generational concerns and cultural spin to the Buddha's teaching. BLUE JEAN BUDDHA includes a story about growing up in a Zen center, another about marathon running as a meditation practice, and several tales of encounters with self-judgment and depression. This book is a testimony to the timelessness of the dharma, as well as to the vitality of a new generation that is taking it to heart."

--Inquiring Mind

"A bellwether anthology."

-- The New York Review of Books

"Buddhists in twenty-first-century America face many conundrums, and many books about the struggle to fit the dharma into daily life (or daily life into the dharma) are available, but most are by Buddhists in their forties or older. What about the challenges facing practitioners in their twenties? Editor Loundon, a young Buddhist born into a Zen community, wanted to know how her peers were coping, and her quest for men and women from diverse backgrounds willing to share their experiences yielded nearly 30 frank and thoughtful essays. Loundon's smart, committed, and articulate contributors include activists, health-care workers, students, teachers, monks, and a nun, and they cover the essentials in their tales of striving to reconcile Buddhist practice with the demands of school, work, family, and relationships. As contributors muse on the rewards and challenges of meditation, the great gap between theoretical and active Buddhism, and bending tradition to accommodate contemporary mores regarding sex, drugs, depression, recreation, and material security, they illuminate an evolving spirituality that is enriching American life."

--Booklist

"These young people offer all of something extremely precious. They embody a deep desire to love and are practicing-successfully?to bring the dharma to every aspect of life. We need their insight and experience for the tree of Buddhism to grow and take root in the West."

--Thich Nhat Hanh, author of The Miracle of Mindfulness

"A bracingly fresh set of visions of how spiritual life emerges. Blue Jean Buddha shines both as a documentation of the forces that shape spirituality and as a testament to Buddhism as it exists today."

--Daniel Goleman, authorof Emotional Intelligence

"These young voices speak straight from their good hearts and have a mind to awaken us all."

--Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within

"A collection of thoughtful and oftentimes touching personal experiences of youthful bodhisattvas coming from the rich and variegated traditions of Buddhism-Soto Zen and Korean Son, Jodo Shinshu and Nichiren Buddhism, Theravada and Tibetan, fruits of meditative experience in prisons and in marathons. A refreshing and needed addition to the growing literature on American Buddhism."

--Taitetsu Unno, Smith College, author of River of Fire, River of Water

"A fascinating, timely, book. Human and lively, its many voices raise a forest of questions, all the hope and perplexity that the honest search for truth always brings. The world is changing so very quickly, and the Dharma?s form must also change, and no one knows exactly how. In the pages of Blue Jean Buddha you will meet the generation that is going to be in the thick of it."

-- Zoketsu Norman Fischer, poet and Zen teacher, former abbot, San Francisco Zen Center, Teacher, Everyday Zen Foundation

"With sensitivity and insight, Blue Jean Buddha shares with us the inspiring stories of young Americans who draw wisdom and hope from the compassionate heart of Buddhism."

--Daisaku Ikeda, author, The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions

"The emerging face of Buddhism is revealed in this thoughtful presentation of the voices of young practitioners. Poignant and provocative, honest and heartfelt, the stories are diverse expressions of our shared longing for a wise and compassionate life."

--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness

"A down to earth collection about Buddhism as practiced by young people in the West. These are stories that resonate, regardless of the spiritual path with which we struggle...At times the essays in Blue Jean Buddha read like impressive spiritual resumes: the paths taken, the teachers found, the journeys made, the time spent gleaning insights. The contributors' frankness is inviting, as is the sheer power of so many voices celebrating their practice during their teens and twenties, a time in life when many walk the spiritual path alone."

--Shambhala Sun

"This is an idea whose time has come: Loundon gathers essays from 28 young practicing Buddhists, most of whom are 20-somethings. Some of the contributions are quite powerful: Vietnamese-American nun Sister Kristine reflects upon her decision to shave her head and enter monastic life; Amy Darling eloquently discusses what Buddhism and hospice work have taught her about the impermanence of human existence; and Seth Castleman writes about combining Buddhism with the social activism of his Jewish upbringing by teaching meditation to teens in prison. Other writers engage issues pertinent to young readers, such as sexuality, identity formation, education, depression and drugs. A memorable, accomplished anthology."

--Publishers Weekly

"Blue Jean Buddha takes an honest and fascinating look at what Buddhism is like from the perspective of our generation. Each author shares their struggle to integrate their spiritual practice with their self-identities, their relationships, and their work--and their stories are not at all what you're used to hearing."

-- Angela Watrous, editor of Bare Your Soul: The Thinking Girl's Guide to Enlightenment

""BLUE JEAN BUDDHA offers fascinating glimpses of Buddhist practice in motion, acculturating and shifting as it takes root and shape in the experiences of the next generation of U.S. Buddhists. In some essays, one can hear the voices of emerging Dharma teachers."

-- Turning Wheel: The Journal of Socially Engaged Buddhism

"Intrigued by the name's similarity with our magazine's, I curled up in my hotel room and started flipping through the pages. BLUE JEAN BUDDHA is filled with captivating essays by Buddhists ranging in age from their late teens to their early 30's. Their stories are all rooted in Buddhist practice, but the topics are eclectic, ranging from life as a Vietnamese Nun to 'A Dharma Punx Path' by Noah Levine and 'The Perfect Buddhist Boyfriend' by Lillian Guild. ...I highly recommend this book as an excellent resource for anyone who was raised Buddhist, is currently building a Buddhist practice, or even someone who is just considering her spiritual options."

-- Blue Jean magazine

"Of great importance. Covering all Buddhist traditions, there is plenty within these pages for all to enjoy and learn from. I found these essays to be often poignant and always honesty, speaking as they do of failure as well as success in lifestories that are inextricably entwined with dharma practice. All are eminently readable and concise, and left me wanting to read more. All of the contributors are to be praised for the clarity with which they tell their stories, the wisdom which comes shining through them, and the compassion with which they do it."

-- the roof of hell: a website of Shin Buddhism (UK)

"The Dalai Lama argues convincingly that putting others before ourselves is the key to both a happier life and a better society, and offers proven Buddhist techniques for how we can cultivate the mind of compassion and equanimity."

--Melvin McLeod, Editor, the Shambhala Sun

"A cogent and edifying little book about the art of cultivating compassion....In addition to his commentary on several passages from Eight Verses for Training the Mind by Langri Tangpa, the Dalai Lama also presents his spiritual readings on the ideas of global demilitarization and defense systems designed to insure protection against attack by enemies. All of this substantive material results in a deep and practical vision of the compassionate life."

--Spirituality and Health

"To hold a copy of The Connected Discourses of the Buddha is like holding treasure in your hands. Bhikkkhu Bodhi has, once again, given English readers all over the world another reason to rejoice by making the ancient words of the Buddha come alive in our contemporary lives. Timely and significant, highly readable, and invaluable."

-- Eastern Horizon

"This new translation of The Connected Discourses of the Buddha has been well worth the wait. With painstaking care, the eminent Buddhist scholar monk, Bhikkhu Bodhi, has translated the 2889 discourses of the Buddha. No one is better qualified. Collected into their different themes, The Connected Discourses point the way to enlightenment. This book serves as one of the finest resources available for insight into the human condition. The Buddha addresses issues such as body/mind, daily life realities, suffering and joy, awareness and meditation. This book is rich in spiritual teachings, suitable for daily reflection, study, a manual for psychologists, a teaching guide at universities, and offering a wealth of benefits to anyone interested in the true heart of the Buddha's teachings. I regard it as an indispensable guide to an awakened life. With 2080 pages, it is an extraordinary publishing initiative. This book is worth every penny. Buy it. It is money well spent."

--Christopher Titmuss, author of Light on Enlightenment and An Awakened Life

"I am eagerly awaiting Bhikkhu Bodhi's new translation of the Samyutta Nikaya, The Connected Discourses of the Buddha. His brilliant, scholarly, and eminently readable version of The Middle Length Discourses set a benchmark for translations of the Buddha's words into English. This new work will make accessible even more of the original teachings, offering guidance, instruction and inspiration on the path of awakening. It is a priceless gift."

--Joseph Goldstein, author of Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom

"It is extremely good news to have Bhikkhu Bodhi - a brilliant translator - bring out a new edition of the Samyutta Nikaya, one of the richest and most
important of all Buddhist texts."

--Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

"A beautiful, energizing and very practical book for Buddhist practitioners."

--The Middle Way

"Clear, straightforward, and unpretentious...can be read with profit by anyone..."

--Spring Wind

--Library Journal

"The Dalai Lama establishes himself as an authentic presence respectful of Christian traditions....This is a fascinating book which deserves a great deal of attention in these times of multicultural exchange."

--Publishers Weekly

"[The Dalai Lama's] reading of the meeting between Mary Magdalene and Jesus in Saint John's account of the Resurrection brought many to tears. It would be hard to say exactly why. Some said later that it was as if they were hearing the words for the very first time, as though their tenderness and mystery and beauty had been taken for granted and were brought to life again, like a gift from an unexpected courier."

--Robert Kiely, Professor of English and American Literature, Harvard University

"Arguably the best book on interreligious dialogue published to date. One does not say such things lightly, but in a very real sense this is a holy book."

--Huston Smith, author of The Illustrated World's Religions

"One hopes for more interfaith dialogues such as this one."

--Timeline

"...models the elements of a meaningful interfaith dialogue."

--Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

"...stirring and revelatory commentary on the Gospels."

--Booklist

"...a book of profound wisdom and tenderness."

--Parabola

"...a fine addition to the growing body of literature on Christian-Buddhist discussion."

--Shambhala Sun

"...an illuminating handbook for the study of both religions."

--Utne Reader

"...a treat for the soul that should be approached, read, and pondered with reverence and a prayerful attitude."

--New Age Retailer

"What comes across so strongly...is a sense of affirmation for Buddhists and Christians alike."

--The Beacon

"...weaves together the convergences and variances of Buddhism and Christianity in a way that preserves each tradition's integrity."

--Gnosis

"...a bold and successful experiment."

--Turning Wheel

"The reader must be content with ink on paper, yet the extreme care with which this volume was assembled, the choice of words, the sequencing of commentary and the unobtrusive notes helping us imagine what it looked like, what it felt like, what was actually happening at the seminar -- all these combine to make the book an uplifting and nourishing spiritual experience...."

--Noetic Sciences Review

"The Jesus who emerges from this exegesis is a person remarkably similar to the Dalai Lama himself: someone able to hold passionate commitments about the religious life, to advocate those teachings to others, but to do so in a way that unifies people around their common humanness rather than destructively promoting division."

--Books & Culture: A Christian Review

"A remarkable interreligious dialogue for everyone."

-- Arkansas Democrat Gazette

"Morinaga must be the Cal Ripken of Zendom. "What I have done is only this," he says. "When it was my turn to work in the kitchen, I have given everything I've got to working in the kitchen." His story begins with a first awakening to his mortality when he is drafted into WWII. After the war, he finds that what he thought was real is not. What follows is a nearly 50-year personal journey, from young novice to respected master, that finds him living a 'succession of realizations of my own misunderstanding and idiocy.' It's a touching story of phenomenal growth, wisdom, and - although he never owns up to it, of course - enlightenment. A wondrous tale."

-- NAPRA ReView

"A real gem."

-- Peter Alsop, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

" From orphan to abbot, Morinaga tells his life story in this highly interesting volume. Before his death in 1995, he was the leader of Daitokuji Monastery and was also head of Hanazono University, a primary training facility for Buddhist monks. Finding himself completely adrift in his early 20s at the catastrophic end of World War II, Morinaga Roshi turned to several Zen temples for food and shelter, but he finally found these and a life's path at Daishuin Temple in Kyoto, Japan. In the opening chapters, Morinaga Roshi details his initial inner conflicts and describes his teacher Zuigan Roshi, who told him in their first conversation that he must believe in something again: his teacher. The second section, "Training," is a fascinating, up-close look inside a Zen monastery, where the day begins at 3 a.m. and may not end until 1 or 2 a.m. The final section ("Master") is by far the most sublime, for here rolls forth the accumulated wisdom of the unmanageable boy now grown into full stature as an esteemed abbot. The considerable grace here owes a large debt to the apparently effortless translation by Attaway Yamakawa, so that Zen's aphorisms glide home to hit their marks. The volume instead has a soft poignancy and a certain presence within a tale well-told."

-- Publishers Weekly

"I was touched by Morinaga's stories of his own life -- as a child, a student during WWII, a young monk surviving on a few grains of barley, and a teacher himself. He speaks of his own experiences of loss and depression, and of working with others who are suffering and afraid. I feel him reaching out in compassion to me, the reader, concerning my own fear of dying, my fear of living. His modest and cheerful voice encourages my own Zen practice."

-- Susan Moon, editor of Turning Wheel and author of The Life and Letters of Tofu Roshi

"A moving story of somebody, much like you or me, who discovers for himself the timeless value of Zen. Morinaga's direct wisdom bubbles through the pages. His book has considerable appeal for modern and Western man. Brilliant."

-- Tom Chetwynd, author, Zen and the Kingdom of Heaven

"Zen lives! Proof is in this book, which is full of vivid and delightful stories from Morinaga Roshi about his years of training and teaching in Rinzai Zen in modern Japan. Here are the typically enigmatic and profound Zen lessons in life."

-- Wes Nisker, author of Crazy Wisdom

"Unpretentious, poignant and insightful. Artfully written and translated, NTM weaves personal narrative together with key concepts of Zen doctrine, shedding light on Rinzai practices. Young people discovering Buddhism will find Morinaga's stories challenging, particularly his reflections on impermanence and death."

--Sumi Loundon, editor of Blue Jean Buddha: Voices of Young Buddhists

"Soko Morinaga Roshi has taken me places that maps can only hint of. This is one of the rarest books, among but a handful of such truly wondrous books--words on the order of Issa & Thoreau--the kind that changes your mind & your eyes for the rest of your days."

---Bill Shields, author of The Southeast Asian Book of the Dead

"In Novice to Master Morinaga Roshi reveals to us his life and his training intimately. It is vivid, inspiring, challenging and ultimately humbling."

-- Martine Batchelor, author of Meditation For Life

"Should be particularly valuable to those who have not been previously acquainted with Japanese Zen."

-- Rapport

"Soko Morinaga has offered a gift to those interested in Zen. To read NOVICE TO MASTER one need not be familiar with Zen terms and Buddhist concepts; Morinaga paints vivid and poignant vignettes."

-- Ascent magazine

"A spiritual autobiography by an accomplished master of Zen, and also a compelling story of coming of age in post-war Japan. One can't help but be drawn to the genuine tone of Morinaga's voice and his sense of humor."

-- Shambhala Sun

"Anyone who reads this charming memoir can only wish they had the opportunity to meet this modest yet wise man. This book provides rich insight into the protocol of training for the life of a Zen abbot. Roshi's story is, in many ways, universal -- a headstrong young man is forced to conform to a wiser force and shed his arrogance to achieve a higher state of knowledge and serenity. NOVICE TO MASTER never hits the audience with unsubtle proselytizing. Written with gentle good humor that takes aim at his own failings without finding errors in others, the book serves up the most subtle form of enlightenment."

-- New York Resident

"EDITOR'S CHOICE. If Novice to Master were just the story of being a monk at Daitokuji, it would be worth reading. But it is far more. It is the story of a man's devotion to getting it -- whatever it may be. It is a codex on the worth of such a pursuit. "

-- RALPH: The Review of Arts, Literature, Philosophy and the Humanities

"A Librarian's Choice selection! Morinaga describes his struggles and joys with an honesty that transcends boundaries of time and culture and offer glimpses of profound truth. A truly inspiring book for those looking for spiritual meaning in life."

-- National Library Board of Singapore

"This small volume contains a wealth of wisdom."

--The Beacon

"A masterfully brief statement of Buddhist teachings on the nature of humanity and human suffering... This book should be read as the words of a wise, loving parent whose sternness underlines the importance of what is being taught."

--Utne Reader

"In seven short chapters, the informal and personal style of commentary makes this volume a useful companion."

--Tricycle

"This book takes on the revolutionary Buddhist perspective: problems can be a path to the end of suffering, and we can learn to enjoy them as we would a good piece of music. This book offers specific guidance and practices to do just that. If you want a reminder of the illusory nature of happiness, this is a good book to read and reread. You don't forget it."

--Inquiring Mind

"Transforming Problems Into Happiness examines the use of suffering to achieve enlightenment and 'unsurpassed happiness.' Lama Zopa Rinpoche's wisdom flows from the pages of this book as he writes about the nature of humanity and human suffering and the happiness and peace of mind that await each and every one of us.
"He reveals that happiness and suffering are created by the mind, examines anger and desire, and offers heart advice, techniques to practice, and much more. Rinpoche engagingly presents great, deep truths in deceptively simple, warm, and smile-provoking prose.
"I read this book quickly, then returned to it, savoring, applying, and partaking of the nourishing wisdom. This is a book to return to often to discover new things -- not because the book changes, but because you do. Rinpoche presents basic but profound Buddhist precepts in an unusually accessible way. Recommend this book to anyone open to turning the wheel of perspective. Masterful."

--New Age Retailer magazine

"Commenting on the famous Nyingma Lojong text Using Suffering and Happiness in the Path to Enlightenment, Lama Zopa states that preoccupation with one's own problems is nothing more than a narrow-minded view. What we need is a larger perspective. Through contemplation on an altruistic attitude, we can take joy in the challenge of being truly kind in an unhappy world."

--Shambhala Sun

Voice That Remembers, The
A Tibetan Woman's Inspiring Story of Survival
Ama Adhe, Author
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Foreword
Tibetan Culture
Paper Back
List Price: HK$140.00
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Hard Cover
List Price: HK$156.00
Discount Price: HK$124.80(20% Off!)
Pages: 272 pp.
Size: 5.5 x 8.75
Binding: Paper
ISBN: 0-86171-149-1
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"...a riveting account of the desecration of a culture, a religion, a family and a landscape."

--Mickey Spiegel, Human Rights Watch

"A moving testimony which serves to further international awareness and understanding. This book must be read."

--Amnesty International

"...a moving testimony of both the suffering and the heroism of the Tibetan people ... hers is 'the voice that remembers the many who did not survive."

--from the Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"Ama Adhe's moving account of the Chinese invasion of Tibet and her 27-year imprisonment is both deeply disturbing and inspiring. In striking contrast to her horrific experiences as a prisoner,, the tone of her narrative is calm and matter-of-fact. As the title suggests, this book is not only about Adhe but also about remembering those who did not survive...Her story is also the story of Tibet as a country and the desperate struggle to save its culture and religion from destruction."

--Manoa: Song of the Snow Lion

"A heart-breaking Tibetan's account of decades of imprisonment in China's Tibetan labor camps... One wonders why the Tibetan situation isn't debated in Congress the United Nations continually. Like Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago, these books should be on the best sellers list..."

--Protogonos

"Highly recommended reading... the "stories of imprisonment," apart from their important function of exposing the cruelties the Chinese inflicted (and are still inflicting) on the Tibetan populace, can also provide us with a source of tremendous inspiration: the strength of the human spirit demonstrated by Ama Adhe in her account is truly admirable and can act as a model of determination and courage for others."

--TIBET JOURNAL

"The story of a woman who sustained her human dignity, integrity, and compassion in the face of immense degradation and suffering ... both compelling and inspiring."

--Feminist Bookstore News

"I have never read a book as ... terrifying and inspiring in my life... A Tibetan woman's account of twenty-seven years of torture in labor camps for resisting China's occupation of her homeland. Ama Adhe... describes -- with unutterable calm -- acts of unthinkable evil, and the unwavering spirit of the woman who withstood them."

--Psychology Today

"Her courage, strength, compassion and determination are inspiring."

--Arkansas Democrat Gazette

"A captivating story... testimony to the powers of the human will."

--Virginia Quarterly Review, Summer 1998

"Presents her stories ... with heartfelt power."

--The Beacon,

"Written as though inspired ... spotlights in splendid fashion events we have too long ignored."

--The Roanoke Times

"A searing tale..."

--Booklist

"A still and quiet conscience, a voice for Tibet."

--The Trenton Times

"A woman of great courage and deep religious conviction, her story is one of immense suffering and, at the same time, the triumph of the human spirit.... A book we should all read for the truth it tells and the encouragement it offers to better as human beings on this earth."

--Light of Consciousness

"[Adhe's] early autobiographical accounts of being raised in the Tibetan culture are most rare and precious...but history forces her account to turn to documentation of the first wave of Communist troops in 1950... Though not graphic in its detail, the sheer weight of her list of atrocities is deeply moving... Ama Adhe has provided a sound foundation for the building of [truth]."

--Parabola Magazine

Reviews

"Contemplative, sensitive, and lyrically written...Chock-full of koan-like epiphanies at each turn, this book of eighteen essays is sure to appeal to Western readers. Landscapes of Wonder offers the richness of Theravada Buddhist teachings reinterpreted along with keen observations about what nature can teach us concerning life, change, and death. The essays include reflections on the practice of Buddhism in relation to dharma and the conditions of modern life, and literary observations about nature."
--Tricycle: The Buddhist Review


"...one of the most melodious new voices in Western Buddhism to come along in some while."
--Amazon.com


"...a genuine pleasure...a most useful map and legend to the landscapes of our existence....skillfully blended principles of Buddhist dhamma with the natural drama of the landscape that surrounds us all."
--eDharma

"The writing is often grandly inspiring.... Nyanasobhano's often exhilarating prose makes for a moving and memorable book."
--Publishers Weekly


"Highly recommended .... written in a magical kind of prose."
--Library Journal

"American Buddhism has at last found its Thoreau, its rambling, loquacious poet-philosopher who can show us the deepest revelations of truth in the woods, rivers, and fields. This is an eloquent, joyous, and uplifting book, written with consummate skill..."
--Bhikkhu Bodhi, editor and translator of The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha

Imagining Tibet
Perceptions, Projections, and Fantasies
Thierry Dodin, Editor
Heinz Rather, Editor
Tibetan Culture / Tibetan Buddhism
List Price: HK$271.00
Discount Price: HK$217.00 (20% Off!)
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Paper
ISBN: 0-86171-191-2
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In the past century, the Western view of Tibet has evolved from an exotic Shangri-la filled with golden idols and the promise of immortality, to a peaceful land with an enlightened society now ravaged by outside aggression. How and why did our perception change? How accurate are our modern conceptions of Tibet?