The Sweet Dews of Ch’an/Zen
This book The Sweet Dews of Ch’an (Zen) by Reverend Cheng Kuan is a series of lectures and instructions on practical Zen meditation given at Chuang Yen Monastery As an outcome of … Read more and download PDF
Buddhism
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The Manuals of Ledi Dipani
The Manuals of Ledi Dipani is written by the Burmese Buddhist monk Maha-Thera Ledi Sayadaw and is actually three books: The Vipassana Dapani – or the Manual of Insight, Niyama Dipani or … Read more and download PDF
In the Spirit of Ch’an – An Introduction to Zen Buddhism By Master Sheng-yen
Introduction to Zen – In the Spirit of Ch’an is a window on the world of Chinese Zen (Ch’an), this little booklet is a short summary of Ch’an Buddhist thought … Read more and download PDF
Lankavatara Sutra A Mahayana Text
The Lankavatara Sutra – A Mahayana text translated for the first time from the original Sanskrit by DAISETZ TEITARO SUZUKI. The Lankavatara Sutra is one of nine principal, and one … Read more and download PDF
The Real Way to Awakening by Chao Khun Sobhana Dammasudhi
The Real Way to Awakening by Chao Khun Sobhana Dhammasudhi – The Teaching of the Buddha contains the solution to all problems involving self-discipline and detachment from greed, hatred and … Read more and download PDF
Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior by Shantideva
Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior (sPyod-‘jug, Bodhisattvacharya-avatara) by Shantideva is text translated from Tibetan by Alexander Berzin, 2005. It was composed by the teacher Shantideva (first half of the eighth century … Read more and download PDF
Transmission and Enlightenment in Chan (Zen) Buddhism Seen Through the Platform Sūtra (Liuzu tanjing 六祖壇經)
Transmission and Enlightenment in Chan (Zen) Buddhism Seen Through the Platform Sūtra. Transmission of the Dharma is at the centre of Chan (also known as Zen) Buddhist identity and self-understanding. … Read more and download PDF
Pure Land Buddhism – Dialogs with Ancient Masters
The core of Pure Land Buddhism and its teachings can be expressed in two major concepts: purity of mind and practice. Traditional Pure Land teachings emphasize the three elements of … Read more and download PDF
Meditation On Mind And Feeling
Meditation On Mind And Feeling – Mogok Sayadaw U Vimala was a renowned Theravada Buddhist monk and Vipassana meditation master. He enrolled as a novice monk at age 9 under Sayadaw … Read more and download PDF