Buddhist Terminology
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TIBETAN LOGIC by Katherine Manchester Rogers Paper, 528 pp. #TILOPA - list price $ 39.95 Our Price $27.97 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion Within Tibetan Buddhism has arisen a system of education and a curriculum designed to enable the student to develop a "path of reasoning"—a consciousness trained in reasoned analysis until capable of understanding, first, the meaning of religious texts and, eventually, the true nature of reality. An important aspect of Tibetan logic is that it is used to develop new and valid knowledge about oneself and the world. More ... | |
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LIKE A YETI CATCHING MARMOTS: A Little Treasury of Tibetan Proverbs by Pema Tsewang, Shastri 174 pp., pocket-size paper. #LIYECA - $ 15.95 This enchanting little book contains 108 traditional Tibetan proverbs--conveying the wit and wisdom of one of the world's most unique cultures. The proverbs appear in English and Tibetan script, along with a brief explanation of each. Funny and wise, these proverbs remind us of our experiences in a relatable and meaningful way. More ... | |
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A MANUAL OF KEY BUDDHIST TERMS: Categorization of Buddhist Terminology with Commentary trans. by Thupten Rikey & Andrew Ruskin 69 pp. #MAKEBU - $ 10.95 To understand Buddhism, it is essential to understand Buddhist terminology. Kaba Paltseg, an 8th century Tibetan, categorized and explained many Buddhist terms. By studying these you will learn about Buddhist psychology, cosmology, and philosophy. More ... | |
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TIBETAN AMULETS by Tadeusz Skorupski, preface by Per Kvaerne 126 pp., with over 200 drawings. #TIAMTA - $ 25.00 This book provides a systematic study of the Tibetan charms and amulets, mantras and cakras that have afforded their wearers protection for centuries, and which remain a living tradition today. Drawing from indigenous works of the 19th century, the author illustrates and explains 109 amulets and their accompanying mantras, as well as 102 cakras, primarily associated with the Nyingma-pa and Bon traditions. The author also employs the amulets and cakras to reveal details of the myriad gods, demons and other supernatural beings--many incorporated into Buddhism from earlier belief systems--that comprise the Tibetan pantheon. More ... | |