John S. Strong’s Buddha’s Tooth digs into the strange and layered history of a single object: a tooth believed to be the Buddha’s. Buddha’s Tooth is a smart, tightly focused study of how a single relic became a site of power and identity. It's for readers who want depth, not drama.

গৌতম বৌদ্ধ লেখকঃআবুল মোমেন প্রকাশনীঃবাতিঘর মূল্যঃ১১৮টাকা আবুল মোমেনের লেখা গৌতম বুদ্ধ বইটি মূলত শিশু-কিশোরদের জন্য।রচনাকাল তিনদশকের কম না। তবে সাদাসিধা ভঙিতে লিখে সৃষ্টি করেছেন অসাধারণ এক শিল্প।ছোট্ট বইটি পড়তে গিয়ে গৌতম বুদ্ধকে নিয়ে পরিষ্কার প্রতিচ্ছবি উঠে এসেছে। যদি সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে বলি, যাঁদের কল্যাণার্থে বইটি লেখা সেইসব শিশু-কিশোররা অতীব সোজা ভাষ...

Not so long ago (and maybe still in some parts of the world) religious, political and scientific power was held by the same people. Their goal was simple: to hold the truth.

The reprint of the 1999 classic opens with a full account of the baffling personality of the great Bengali Pandit Atisa or Dipamkara Srijnana, the greatest of the teacher-reformers of Tibetan Buddhism. The author proceeds to portray the Tibetan background of early Buddhism and gives an account of the early history of Tibet and Indo-Tibetan connecti...

The place for zazen

Over the course of its 2,500-year history, Buddhism has found expression in countless architectural forms, from the great monastic complexes of ancient India to the fortified dzongs of Bhutan, the rock-carved temple grottoes of China, the wooden shrines of Japan, and the colorful wats of Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Architecture of the Buddhist Wo...

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A fifth-century Indian Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma is credited with bringing Zen to China. Although the tradition that traces its ancestry back to him did not flourish until nearly two hundred years after his death, today millions of Zen Buddhists and students of kung fu claim him as their spiritual father.

The highly anticipated follow-up to Zen: The Art of Simple Living, Shunmyo Masuno has written a practical guide that is not only an introduction to the Zen lifestyle, but a focussed, highly practical book on how to solve the pain of worry and stress. The book contains 48 lessons in succinct chapters that cover subjects like: how to stay in the p...

Zen is the perfect antidote to the stress and uncertainty of modern life . . . In clear, practical and easy to follow lessons - one a day for 100 days - renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life. You will learn how to exhale deeply to eliminate negative emotio...

Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, is at once Japan's most highly acclaimed landscape architect and an 18th-generation Zen Buddhist priest, presiding over daily ceremonies at the Kenkoji Temple in Yokohama. He is celebrated for his unique ability to blend strikingly contemporary elements with the traditional design vernacular. He has...

এ পবিত্র ত্রিপিটক বর্তমানে বাংলা ভাষায় আছে বটে, তবে পারিভাষিক শব্দ ও ভাষার জটিলতার জন্য অনভিজ্ঞ পাঠকের পক্ষে তাতে দন্তস্ফুট করা একরকম অসম্ভব। অতএব তত্ত্বানুসদ্ধিৎসু পাঠকবর্গের সুবিধার্থে ত্রিপিটকের পারিভাষিক দুর্বোধ্যতার জট ছাড়িয়ে সহজ সরল ভাষায় বুদ্ধ ও ]বৌদ্ধদর্শনের কিছু তত্ত্ব পরিবেশনের সংকল্প নিয়ে এ দুরূহ রচনাকার্যে হাত দিয়েছিলাম।

In this poetic masterpiece, Sir Edwin Arnold describes the life and teachings of Buddha. The man who was to become known as Buddha to the world was born as Prince Gautama of India but he rejected the worldly riches and abandoned the reigns of power when he embarked on a journey to discover the meaning of life. This poem reveals Buddha's life from t...

Drawn from the Buddha’s teachings, contemporary literature, and the author’s own life, this collection of stories, anecdotes, and aphorisms provides inspiration and refreshment for practitioners of meditation. A sympathetic, observant, and compassionate voice drives these narratives, offering practitioners guidance and strength in their pursuit of...

The Dhammapada is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition.

This Buddhist education material is part of BuddhaNet’s E-learning course:“Buddhist Studies for Primary Students”available on the Buddha Dharma Education Association’s Web site: www.buddhanet.net

This is a book which tells a story. The story is unlike many others, because, although it has all the right ingredients, (kings, princesses, chariots and the like), this particular one is about a historical person who lived in India in the 6th century, B.C.

Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh is a guide to mindfulness in everyday life. It offers practical techniques to bring peace and happiness into each moment, emphasizing the importance of being present and fully engaged in the here and now.

The Buddha’s house is an enigma. Even though there is no clear, single image of the house, and Buddhist traditions do not describe it with any precision or unanimity, the shadow of the house exerts a tremendous influence on pragmatic, didactic and symbolic deliberations of the various tenets of Buddhism. If the Buddha’s house acquires a larger than...

Major General Sir Alexander Cunningham KCIE CSI (1814 – 1893) was a British Army engineer with the Bengal Engineer Group who later took an interest in the history and archaeology of India. In 1861, he was appointed to the newly created position of archaeological surveyor to the government of India

This short booklet is packed full of information about basic Buddhist teachings, temples, statues and Buddhist cultural practices such the tea ceremony, flower arrangement and vegetarian cuisine. It includes practical information about sitting in meditation and sutra copying, as well as clear instructions about how to use Buddhist rosaries, offer...

A mini-pamphlet of the most popular passages from The Teaching of Buddha. Illustrated with delightful drawings. Messages gathers the most basic teachings of Buddhism into a compact collection of 36 pages. The pamphlet ends with a short summary of the development of Buddhist denominations in the history of Japan.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been publicly teaching Buddhism for decades. This series collects his presentations of every step of the path to enlightenment, compiled and coauthored by one of his chief Western disciples, the American nun Thubten Chodron.

With hard-won wisdom and refreshing insight, Thich Nhat Hanh confronts a subject that has been contemplated by Buddhist monks and nuns for twenty-five-hundred years—and a question that has been pondered by almost anyone who has ever lived: What is death? In No Death, No Fear, the acclaimed teacher and poet examines our concepts of death, fear, and...

With the scientific expertise of Dr. Lilian Cheung in nutrition and Thich Nhat Hanh's experience in teaching mindfulness the world over, Savor not only helps us achieve the healthy weight and well-being we seek, but also brings to the surface the rich abundance of life available to us in every moment.

It is a master piece,a real jem enriched with informations. This book is a must read for acquiring a detaild knowledge of the world heritage Ajanta caves, our pride. Please read the book before visiting Ajanta. The history, detailing of the stories of each caves will surely enlighten your spirit.

Mindfulness and the radical insights of Zen meditation can give us the strength and clarity we need to help create a regenerative world in which all life is respected. Filled with Thich Nhat Hanh’s inspiring meditations, Zen stories and experiences from his own activism, as well as commentary from Sister True Dedication, one of his students Zen and...

একদিন বুদ্ধ বললেন, আমি সমস্ত মানুষের দুঃখ দূর করব। দুঃখ তিনি সত্যিই দূর করতে পেরেছিলেন কিনা সেটি বড়ো কথা নয়। বড়ো কথা হচ্ছে তিনি এটি ইচ্ছা করেছিলেন, সমস্ত জীবের জন্য নিজের জীবনকে উৎসর্গ করেছিলেন। ভারতবর্ষ ধনী হোক, প্রবল হোক, এ তাঁর তপস্যা ছিল না; সমস্ত মানুষের জন্য তিনি সাধনা করেছিলেন। আজ ভারতের মাটিতে আবার সেই সাধনা জেগে উঠুক, সেই ইচ্ছাকে ভারতবর্ষ...

Knowing and Seeing is teachings given by the Myanmarese meditation master, the Most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw, at a two-month retreat for monks and nuns in Taiwan.In strict accordance with the standard Pali Texts, the Most Venerable Pa-Auk Tawya Sayadaw gives a practical overview of how you develop absorption (jhana) with mindfulness-of-breath...

In times of uncertainty, words of comfort are essential, and the stunning overseas sales of this title are testament to its universal appeal. These modern tales of hope, forgiveness, freedom from fear and overcoming pain cleverly relate the timeless wisdom of the Buddha's teachings and the path to true happiness in a warm and accessible way. Aja...

The "Milindapanha" or "Milinda's Questions" is another significant text in Buddhist literature. It is a dialogue between the Greek King Menander (known as Milinda in Pali) and the Buddhist monk Nagasena, covering a range of philosophical and ethical questions. Below is an outline for an article on the Milindapanha, suitable for a general audience w...

The Dhammapada is a revered Buddhist scripture consisting of sayings of the Buddha in verse form. It is one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist texts, recognized for its profound teachings on ethics, wisdom, and the path to enlightenment. Below is an outline for an article on the Dhammapada, suitable for a general audience with a focus...

Thich Nhat Hanh explores the fundamental aspects of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing practical applications in daily life to achieve mindfulness, compassion, and understanding. The book delves into the essential teachings of the Buddha, presenting them in a clear and accessible manner.