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Heard By Me Essays on my Buddhist Teacher by Shuichi Maida, Translated by Dr. Nobuo Haneda Price: $18 (includes shipping & handling) From the cover: "In this collection of essays, Maida extensively discusses his relationship with his teacher, the Rev. Haya Akegarasu and offers penetrating insights into the teacher-student relationship...Throughout, Maida shows the path to absolute freedom..." |
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The Evil Person Essays on Shin Buddhism by Shuichi Maida, Translated by Dr. Nobuo Haneda Price: $11 (incls S&H) From the Introduction: "A person who genuinely understands the ignorance of the self genuinely trusts and understands the Dharma and experiences liberation. In the Tannisho, Shinran says, 'Even a good person attains birth in the Pure Land. How much more easily an evil person!' Here, an 'evil person' is a person who has awakened to the futility of his own being. This 'evil person' trusts the Dharma and experiences liberation. But those who consider themselves 'good' trust in themselves; thus they cannot trust the Dharma and cannot experience liberation." |
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December Fan The Buddhist Essays of Manshi Kiyozawa Translated by Dr. Nobuo Haneda Status: Currently out of stock From the Introduction: "This book introduces the reader to the thought of Manshi Kiyozawa, one of the most important Japanese Buddhist figures of modern times...Modern Shin Buddhist doctrine can hardly be discussed in isolation from Kiyozawa...The primary lesson of Buddhism, Kiyozawa says, is to become liberated from the self. Buddhism talks about freedom from the self, not freedom from external conditions or circumstances." |
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River of Fire, River of Water An Introduction to the Pure Land Tradition of Shin Buddhism by Dr. Taitetsu Unno Price: $19 at Amazon.com From the Preface by Alexander Eliot: "While D. T. Suzuki was the first to open American minds to Zen Buddhism, now with this book Dr. Unno brilliantly introduces a different, far more popular Buddhist faith; namely the ancient Pure Land tradition as developed by Honen and Shinran in 13th century Japan. This dynamic and important religion is something that few Westerners ever heard of--until now." |
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Buddhism: A Concise Introduction By Huston Smith and Philip Novak Price: $13.27 at Amazon.com From the cover: "Beginning with the life of the Buddha and continuing through the current emergence of Buddhism in the West, the internationally revered world religions authority Huston Smith and award-winning teacher Philip Novak--an expert in historical and contemporary Buddhism and a longtime Buddhist practicioner himself--explore all aspects of this 2,500 year-old religious tradition in all its rich variety; its history, the central doctrines and practices, and its evolution and continuing development...With consummate expertise and respect for Buddhism in all its manifestations, Huston Smith and Philip Novak reveal the vital wisdom that makes Buddhism so appealing not only throughout Asia but increasingly in the Western world." |
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Coffinman: The Journal of a Buddhist Mortician By Shinmon Aoki Price: $10.47 at Amazon.com In her review of Coffinman, Rev. Patti Nakai says, "In Buddhism, each death we mourn is a reminder to seek the Bodhisattva path while we have life. In Coffinman, the concrete details of the experiences and poignant feelings of one particular human being serve to encourage us both in our grief and in our seeking." |
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Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens by Franz Metcalf Price: $10.36 at Amazon.com In his book, Dr. Metcalf offers refreshingly down-to-earth and practical advice to teens that can help them better deal with the many ups and downs and issues of the teen years. Thoughout, whether the discussion is on peer pressure, emerging sexuality, or substance abuse, the emphasis is not on what is ethically or morally "good"--probably the kind of "advice" teens aren't going to listen to--but rather on what is good for you, what can ultimately also help others by reducing the amount of suffering in the world. Dr. Metcalf gently emphasizes the necessity of Buddhistic self-awareness and informed independent decision making rather than the more typical "follow the rules" absolutist approach. The book also includes an intro to the life and essential teachings of the Buddha, as well as to the various schools of Buddhism. Finally there are some interesting Buddhist meditations and exercises that teens can try which might help them in their everyday crisises. The reality is that Dr. Metcalf's approach is so clear and simply stated, many adults might also benefit greatly from its advice. |
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Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens by Diana Winston Price: $11.16 at Amazon.com In "Wide Awake," Diana Winston gives teens and young adults a well-written introduction to the teachings of Buddhism, and offers young people a different way of living their lives...one centered on the timeless teachings of Buddhism. Topics covered in the book include, "Discovering truth in a world of hype," "Finding peace amid the ups and downs of life," "Accepting ourselves," "Working with difficult emotions," "How to meditate," "Dealing with temptations and making the right decisions about sex and drugs," and "Advice on volunteering, working for peace, and protecting the environment." The book is written in a style that will appeal to any young person looking for self-help, self-esteem, and self-awareness. |
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