Vajrayogini: Her Visualizations, Rituals and Forms

Vajrayogini: Her Visualizations, Rituals and Forms
Vajrayogini is a tantric goddess from the highest class of Buddhist tantras who manifests the ultimate development of wisdom and compassion. Her practice is prevalent today among practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. This ground-breaking book delves into the origins of Vajrayogini, charting her evolution in India and examining her roots in the Cakrasamvara tantra and in Indian tradition relating to Shiva.

The focus of this work is the Guhyasamayasadhanamala, a collection of forty-six sadhanas, or practice texts. Written on palm leaves in Sanskrit and preserved since the twelfth century, this diverse collection, composed by various authors, reveals a multitude of forms of the goddess, each of which is described and illustrated here. One of the sadhanas, the Vajravarahi Sadhana by Umapatideva, depicts Vajrayogini at the center of a mandala of thirty-seven different goddesses, and is here presented in full translation alongside a Sanskrit edition. Elizabeth English provides extensive explanation and annotation of this representative text. Sixteen pages of stunning color plates not only enhance the study but bring the goddess to life.

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Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs

Buddhism Is Not What You Think: Finding Freedom Beyond Beliefs
Bestselling author and renowned Zen teacher Steve Hagen penetrates the most essential and enduring questions at the heart of the Buddha's teachings: How can we see the world in each moment, rather than merely as what we think, hope, or fear it is? How can we base our actions on reality, rather than on the longing and loathing of our hearts and minds? How can we live lives that are wise, compassionate, and in tune with reality? And how can we separate the wisdom of Buddhism from the cultural trappings and misconceptions that have come to be associated with it?
Drawing on down-to-earth examples from everyday life and stories from Buddhist teachers past and present, Hagen tackles these fundamental inquiries with his trademark lucid, straightforward prose. The newcomer to Buddhism will be inspired by this accessible and provocative introduction, and those more familiar with Buddhism will welcome this much needed hands-on guide to understanding what it truly means to be awake. By being challenged to question what we take for granted, we come to see the world as it truly is. Buddhism Is Not What You Think offers a profound and clear path to a life of joy and freedom.

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The Teachings (2009)

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The Teachings
This is the revised trailer for the film, 'The Teachings'. The project is currently on hold while I try to raise the funds to complete this film. If anyone is in the position to support the making of this film, please contact me via email. peter@hollowayfilms.com

The film explores the value of empathy, the pursuit of happiness and the power of compassion in the context of a world in crisis. Central to the film are the words of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. The Teachings is based on 5 days of filming of His Holiness teaching in Sydney, Australia . The film takes the viewer on a journey around the world to experience the concept of compassion as explained by His Holiness. With the help of an eclectic group of leading thinkers, commentators, celebrities and ordinary people the film explores the simple secular message of the Dalai Lama, and using music and imagery, provides the viewer with an entertaining, slightly mischievous, challenging and highly visceral cinematic experience.

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Guided Mindfulness Meditation

Guided Mindfulness Meditation - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Guided Mindfulness Meditation is about learning to experience life fully as it unfolds—moment by moment. One popular misconception about meditation is that it is a way to make your mind blank so you can escape from what you are feeling. However, author Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn wants you to understand that meditation is an invitation to wake up, experience the fullness of your life, and transform your relationship with your problems, your fears, and any pain and stress in your life so that they don’t wind up controlling you and eroding the quality of your life and your creativity. It is not about running away, or manipulating mental states.

Through the practice of mindfulness, you can learn to develop greater calmness, clarity and insight in facing and embracing all your life experiences, even life’s trials, and turning them into occasions for learning, growing and deepening your own strength and wisdom.

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The Accidental Buddhist

The Accidental Buddhist - Dinty Moore
Dinty Moore never intended to change his life, he just wanted to document the lives of others. This investigative reporter set out to explore America's fascination with Buddhism and found himself enthralled. You will be too, as Moore takes you into the world of American-style Buddhism, from a mountain retreat for executives learning to deal with stress to a Tibetan Freedom Concert with the Beastie Boys. You'll meet a Zen teacher holding classes in an old Quaker farmhouse and sit in on Change Your Mind Day, a kind of annual be-in held in Central Park. And who knows? Maybe your life will change too.

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Religions of Tibet in Practice

Religions of Tibet in Practice - Donald Lopez
Tibetan Buddhism is most well known for its Book of the Dead and its tantric practices. In Religions of Tibet in Practice, an anthology of religious texts from Tibet, both of these elements are well represented, along with many more selections of prayers, sermons, biographies, and epics. Translated by the top scholars in the field, these pieces provide an excellent introduction to the varied and wide-ranging aspects of Tibetan Buddhism, such as the epic of King Gesar (the "Iliad of Tibet"), the meditative states of the boddhisattvas, the horseback consecration ritual, and the life story of tantric master Lorepa. Not only do the selections allow direct contact with the Tibetan religious tradition, but the introductions to each selection together provide a history of Tibetan religion that exceeds in scope and quality anything in print today.

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Bhava Yoga - Russill Paul

Bhava Yoga - Russill Paul
A traditionalist with an ear for pop, Russill Paul is one of the yoga world's most powerful devotional chanters and musicians. He works within the Indian classical music realm to create beautiful pieces that lift the spirit and provide a supportive environment for asana practice, chanting, or just relaxing. This is the third volume of his "Yoga of Sound" series, and features chants and mantras from a variety of sources, including Hindu and Sufi. Customary Indian flutes and percussion blend with more modern instrumentation and production, resulting in a timeless and universal sound. Paul's melodious, deep voice is a pleasure to listen to, although extensive liner notes and instructions for chanting encourage active participation.

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