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Adult Dharma School - Buddhism in Time (Fall 2002)
What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Sri Rahula
Adult Dharma School - Buddhism in Time (Fall 2001)
Thich Nhat Hanh, “The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching” (Parallax Press, 1998). This beautiful book guides the reader through Buddhism’s most basic teachings in language that is at once clear, accurate, and religiously moving. The four noble truths, explanations for each aspect of the eightfold path, non-duality, interdependent co-arising and “emptiness,” mindfulness, and other foundational teachings become real to the reader through the elegance of Thich Nhat Hanh’s graceful style and deep understanding.
Jay L. Garfield (trans.), “The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way” (Oxford Press, 1995) ,
Stephen Batchelor, “Verses From the Center” (Riverhead Books, 2000).
The preceding two books introduce the seminal figure in Mahayana Buddhism, Nagarjuna, in particular through his famous verses on the middle way (Mulahadhyamakakarika).These two books differ in approach and content though each attempts to bring Nagarjuna to life for readers.
To understand just how Nagarjuna has featured in each succeeding generation of Buddhist scholarship, one might see this stimulating little book. Not required for this class.
Recommended by Temple Member Tom Enns. Commentary on each book is provided by Tom.
- Meditation
With broad colorful brushstrokes, the great meditation master Osho portrays meditation in its many aspects and uses.
Carefully selected excerpts from K’s books on the choiceless awareness of the now.
The Miracle of Mindfulness : A Manual on...
Mindfulness is covered thoroughly and poetically in this important work.
- Buddhism (General, not Jodo Shinshu)
Driving a car is the best way to learn Zen. You get two-for-one in this book, -- good tips on better driving and good Zen.
Buddhism : The Religion of No-Religion...
In this dynamic series of lectures recorded in 1965 and 1969, Alan Watts joyfully takes us on an exploration of Buddhism, from its roots in India over 2,500 years ago to the explosion of interest in Zen and the Tibetan tradition in the West.
The Eye Never Sleeps : Striking to the...
Insightful, refreshing, and clear talks given on one of the most famous Zen poems, the Hsin hsin ming.
The Secret Oral Teachings in Tibetan...
Written for the non-academic student, this book is a wonderfully lucid account of the Madhyamika (or middle way) School of Buddhism, a method of meditation and enlightenment which was worked out sometime between 150 and 250 A.D. by the great Indian sage and pandit, Nagarjuna.
Buddhism Plain and SimpleA very down-to-earth, no-nonsense description of Buddhism. Serious, simple, and powerful.
A uniquely American approach to using Zen to deal with the problems of everyday living – love, relationships, work, fear, ambition, suffering. Beck shows us how to live each moment to the fullest.
- Eastern Spirituality
“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.
The name that can be named is not the eternal name.”
“Awareness is observation without condemnation. Awareness bring understanding, because there is no condemnation or identification but silent observation.”
The Book : On the Taboo Against Knowing...
With brilliance, lightness, and humor, Alan Watts explains in everyday language minus religious jargon how the separate ego is an illusion which has no basis in reality. From there he goes on to show what this means to all of us so that we “can feel it in our bones.” This book is not for the faint-hearted – it will challenge your thinking and change your way of looking at everything.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual...Written in 1999, this book is already a modern spiritual classic. “In the Now, in the absence of time, all your problems dissolve. Suffering needs time; it cannot survive in the Now.”
Jodo Shinshu
Elementary Level Adult Dharma School Series text: Buddhism : A Concise Introduction by Huston Smith and Philip Novak
Tariki : Embracing Despair, Discovering Peace, by Hiroki Itsuki and other authors
Center Within by Rev Gyomay Kubose
Ocean : An Introduction to Jodo-Shinshu Buddhism in America by Rev Kenneth Tanaka. "An excellent overview of Jodo-Shinshu Buddhism for those interested in its relevance in contemporary American society. Its simple and systematic style can serve as textbook for Dharma School, study sessions, and new-comers." Hakubun Watanabe, Bishop, Buddhist Churches of America. From the back cover of the book.
Jodo Shinshu Books by Dr. Alfred Bloom
Shoshinge : The Heart of Shin Buddhism
Shinran's Gospel of Pure Grace...
Books written, translated, edited, or recommended by Dr. Taitetsu Unno
Shin Buddhism: Bits of Rubble Turn into Gold by Dr. Taitetsu Unno
River of Fire, River of Water : An Introduction to the Pure Land Tradition of Shin Buddhism by Dr. Unno
D.T. Suzuki's Buddha of Infinite Light edited by Dr. Unno
Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie recommended by Dr. Unno
Jodo Shinshu Book by Ruth Tabrah
The Monk Who Dared : A Novel About Shinran A historical novel about the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Recommended by the Ekoji Meditation Group
Sitting : A Guide to Buddhist Meditation by Diana St. Ruth
Contemporary Buddhism and Buddhist Thought
Going Home : Jesus and Buddha As Brothers Thich Nhat Hahn
The Faces of Buddhism in America Charles Prebish and Kenneth Tanaka (Editors)
Pruning the Bodhi Tree: The Storm over Critical Buddhism by Jamie Hubbard (Editor), Paul L. Swanson (Editor), Peter N. Gregory (Contributor)
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