Eight Tibetan opera narratives express Buddhist concepts in myths and stories for the enjoyment and edification of readers of all ages.Timeless Buddhist ideas come to life in the myths and stories&nbs
Leaders of the Dalai Lama’s tradition illuminate a divisive intrasectarian controversy.Until recently, the figure of Shukden was an obscure one in the pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism’s many o
This textbook is rich with real-life data sets, uses RStudio to streamline computations, builds "big picture" conceptual understandings, and applies them in diverse settings. Mathematical Modeling and
This textbook is rich with real-life data sets, uses RStudio to streamline computations, builds "big picture" conceptual understandings, and applies them in diverse settings. Mathematical Modeling and
Karla Homolka has proven to be a figure of enduring interest to the public and media for the last twenty years. However, despite the widespread Canadian and international public commentary and media f
This collection explores the discursive production and treatment of mental distress as it is mediated by gender and race in different institutional contexts. Featuring analyses of the prison, the psyc
Mirror of Beryl is a detailed account of the origins and history of medicine in Tibet through the end of the seventeenth century. Its author, Desi Sangyé Gyatso (1653–1705), was the heart
Tsongkhapa’s Lamp is one of the most comprehensive and detailed presentations of the highest yoga class of Vajrayana Buddhism, especially the key practices in the advanced phase of Guyhasamaja tantra.
Find out how?and why?legislation has made economic rights more important than human rightsSince 1996, politicians and public officials in the United States have celebrated the ?success? of welfare ref
Gain new, unique insights for poverty reduction throughout Latin AmericaPoverty and Inequality in the Latin American-U.S. Borderlands: Implications of U.S. Interventions shows the implications of dire
Learn why it is imperative to bring a progressive focus back to social welfare policy! This vital book explores recent research on poverty and inequality, identifies strategies for ensuring adequate
The Dalai Lama tells the life story of his remarkable teacher, Ling Rinpoché, who remained a powerful anchor for him from childhood and into his emergence as a global spiritual leader. The
The Dalai Lama recounts the life of his mentor in this richly illustrated volume.The Sixth Ling Rinpoché (1903–83) was a towering figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Combining great learning with great humili
The Kalacakra, or "wheel of time," tantra likely entered Indian Mahayana Buddhism around the tenth century. In expounding the root tantra, the Indian master Pundarika one of the legendary Kalki kings
Numerous books explore the "how to" of qualitative research, but few discuss what it means to actually engage in it. InDemarginalizing Voices, scholars share personal stories about t
Numerous books explore the "how to" of qualitative research, but few discuss what it means to actually engage in it. InDemarginalizing Voices, scholars share personal stories about t
Understand the social factors that challenge this fast-growing community!The Latino community will soon be the largest minority population in the United States. Although Hispanics have been part of th
