Praises to the Twenty-one Taras
Praises to the Twenty-one Taras. Tara is a deity whom all the sects of Tibetan Buddhism has relied upon. Also the ancient Indian masters of the past, such as Atisha, … Read more and download PDF
Mahayana
Download books about Mahayana Buddhism. The two largest branches of Mahayana Buddhism are Zen and Pure Land Buddhism. If you are looking specifically for books about Zen-Buddhism please go to our Zen section.
The Harvard Oriental Series
The Harvard Oriental Series is an impressive book series. The editorial work began in 1891 and currently the 93rd volume, Ritual Speech in the Himalayas: Oral Texts and Their Contexts, was … Read more and download PDF
Oriental Philosophies
Oriental Philosophies. Through the centuries a rich spiritual import has trickled into the West by word of mouth, through the writings of scholars, through translations and caravans. Philosophies older than … Read more and download PDF
Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism
Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism, by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, published in 1907, is a historical description of Buddhism, and how the religion has organized itself into many branches. It is said … Read more and download PDF
Buddhas 16 Prophecies – the prophecies of King Pasendikosol’s dreams by Lord Buddha
Buddhas 16 Prophecies – the prophecies of King Pasendikosol’s dreams by Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha was never much of a showman. He despised spiritual charlatans, spiritists, fortune tellers and the … Read more and download PDF
Noble Warrior – A Life of the Buddha Compiled from the Pali Canon
Noble Warrior – A Life of the Buddha Compiled from the Pali Canon. The Buddha, as a teacher, was adamant about the power of action and focused special attention on … Read more and download PDF
AN INTRODUCTION TO MAHAYANA BUDDHISM
An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism. Buddhism is divided into two great schools, Mahayana and Hinayana. Both systems originated in India, but since the former predominates in China, Japan, Nepal, Japan, … Read more and download PDF
Acvaghosha’s Discourse on the Awakening of Fait in the Mahayana
Acvaghosha’s Discourse on the Awakening of Fait in the Mahayana. Ashvaghosha is a treasured philosopher of Buddhism. His treatise on The Awakening-of Faith is recognized by all Northern Buddhist schools … Read more and download PDF
A Brief History of the Jamme Tulkus of The Drukpa Kagyu Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and Their Practice Centre
A Brief History of the Jamme Tulkus of The Drukpa Kagyu Tradition is a remarkable insight into the practices and works of the school also known as “Oral Lineage” or “Whispered Transmission”. The … Read more and download PDF