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The Abhidhamma expounds a revolutionary system of philosophical psychology rooted in the twin Buddhist insights of selflessness and dependent origination. In keeping with the liberative thrust of ear

An indispensible map of a classic Zen text.“Mountains and waters are the expression of old buddhas.” So begins “Sansuikyo,” or “Mountains and Waters Sutra,” a mast

In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be proactive—not reactive—makers of change? The words of the Buddha have inspired readers for thousands of years, and can still today teach us how to skillfully handle the ineveitable conflicts we face.Collected here for the first time are the Buddha's teachings on conflict resolution, interpersonal and social problem solving, and building harmonious relationships. Each selection is drawn from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of what the Buddha taught. Divided into ten thematic chapters, The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmonycovers the breadth of cultivating harmony, including chapters onDealing with AngerGood FriendshipSettling DisputesEstablishing an Equitable Societyand more.A concise, informative introduction precedes each chapter, guiding the reader toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony allows even readers unacquainted with

In this fascinating study, Dagyab Rinpoche not only explains the nine best-known groups of Tibetan Buddhist symbols, but he also shows how they serve as bridges between our inner and outer worlds. Bu