BUDDHISM

London: George Allen and Unwin, 1959. 0. 1st edition. "The first half of this book introduces the reader to the very heart of Buddhism; while the second part presents the Teaching itself, as handed down in the canonical writings of the ancient East. From the Buddha's philosophy of life is described how there evolved the Buddhist do-it-yourself religion." Pp.194, b/w frontis. plate + 6 maps and 5 charts, small bookseller's label (City Book Store Ltd, Singapore -K.Lumpur) to front paste-down, minor spotting to closed page edges. Brown cloth, d/w has minor edge wear and spotting to rear but has a removable clear protective wrap. VG/VG. . more information

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Rockport: Element, 1997. 1852309210. "The Dhammapada contains the most essential teachings of the Buddha. 'Dhamma' means teaching and 'pada' means path, so it is the path or way of the teaching." Pp.106. Red cloth, original paste-down label to front. VG. . more information

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London: Rider. 1994.. "Draws on traditional Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan sources as well as on the teachings of contemporary Buddhists". Pp 334, some b/w illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. VG. . more information

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Tascabili Economici Newton. 1995.. Buddhism: Italian text. Pp 89, slight toning to pages. P/b, 2 small tears to top of front cover, illustrated cover. G+. . more information

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London: Cassell,1948.. 1st ed. The Living Thoughts Library No.26. Pp.10/224,portrait frontis., decorated endpapers. Red cloth, spine sunned and some uneven fading to boards. G+. . more information

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Alresford: Godsfield Press, 2002. 1841811548. "From Mahamaya, the Buddha's mother, to contemporary Buddhist women, this book honours Buddhist feminine archetypes and acknowledges women's teachings and experiences. It also documents the critical role they have played, and are playing, in the development of Buddhism through their lives, their work, their meditation and Buddhist practice and their art." Pp.128, colour illustrations throughout. Pbk. VG. . more information

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Oxford: Heinemann Educational. 1994.. 1st ed. Contents Include:- Chanting the Dhamma: Vinaya and the Sangha 1 & 2: The Life of Theravada monks and nuns (Sangha): Some scriptures in Mayayana and Vajrayana Buddhism: Human relationships and duties. 26.5cms x 19.5cms. Pp 48, some colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. VG. . more information

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New York: Snow Lion Publications, 2003. 1559391820. 1st ed. Tsadra Foundation series. A Complete Explanation of Casting Out the Body as Food. "Sarah Harding's magnificent translation of this key work of Machik Labkyi Dronma, Tibets' most famous yogini, opens up for Western practitioners the startling world of Chöd practice: severing the devil of ego-fixation. This meditation manual explains how the rich symbology of tantric yoga can be used in a disturbingly effective way to transform one's life."(Stephen Batchelor, author of 'Buddhism Without Beliefs'). Pp.365. Turquoise spine over grey paper boards, dustwrapper has a removable clear protective wrap. Near Fine/Near Fine. . more information

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London: Routledge and Kegan Paul. 1979.. "Consists of material drawn from the voluminous papers found after his death in 1955. These notes range over a wide field and are distinguished by great precision in the description of the techniques used in Zen training". Pp 102, ink stamp to verso front cover. P/b, slight scuffing to spine, illustrated cover. G+. . more information

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London: Routledge and Kegan Paul,1956. 0. 2nd impression. "This is the only book written by a westerner, and indeed the only book in a western language that describes the difficult path of learning Zen."(New Statesman). Pp.107. Grey cloth, d/w has closed tear to front and spine. VG/G+. . more information

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Kandy: Buddhist Publication Society. 1967.. 2nd imp." To show the unique role the Buddhism plays in the dramatic present-day conflict between scientific thought and established religious beliefs, a conflict which impinges upon every aspect of modern life." Pp 60. P/b. Cover slightly creased. G. . more information

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Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1958. 0. "Here is not only the history and development of Buddhism and the teaching of the various schools, but also its condition in the world today". Pp 256, 16 b/w illustrations, pages toned. Pbk, spot mark to front cover. G+. . more information

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Tokyo: Institute of Oriental Philosophy, 1996.. Vol. 6. "the Journal includes chapters on the global significance of the Lotus Sutra, The Philosophy of SGI President Daisaku Ikeda." Pp70. P/b. G+. . more information

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New York: Snow Lion Publications, 2003. 1559392045. 1st ed. Tsadra Foundation series. "A compendium of spontaneous verse sung by Indian and Tibetan tantric Buddhist masters from the tenth century to the present day, 'Timeless Rapture' includes the translations as well as short descriptions of each poet's life, plus an overview of the history of the lineage in Tibet." Pp.411. Turquoise cloth spine over grey boards, dustwrapper has a removable clear protective wrap. NF/NF. . more information

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Oxford: Oneworld, 2000. 1851682333. 1st ed. "From bodhi to the true meaning of Zen, the rich diversity of the Buddhist tradition is captured succinctly within this concise yet comprehensive new encyclopedia." Pp.10/278, occasional b/w illustrations, small owners name and date to inside front cover. Pbk. VG. . more information

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Boston: Shambhala, 1990. 0877730059. "The Diamond Sutra, composed in India in the fourth century C.E., is one of the most treasured works of Buddhist literature and the oldest extant printed book in the world....The Sutra of Hui-neng, also known as the Platform Sutra, contains the autobiography of this pivotal figure in Zen history and some of the most profound passages in Zen literature." Pp.6/168. Pbk. VG. . more information

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London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd.: 1967.. 1st ed. "Reflections on the religion of the future". Pp. 186/6(ads). P/b. G+. . more information

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Birmingham: Windhorse, 2001. 0904766934. 9th edition revised and reset. "Covering all major doctrines and traditions, both in relation to Buddhism as a whole and to the spiritual life of the individual Buddhist, Sangharakshita places their development in historical and cultural context." Pp.22/538. Pbk. VG. . more information

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Birmingham: Windhorse, 2000. 1899579338. 2nd ed. "...Sangharakshita shows that ritual and devotion have a crucial role to play in our spiritual lives, because they speak the language of the heart. Leading us through the Sevenfold Puja, a poetic sequence of devotional moods, he gives us a feeling for the depth of spiritual practice to be contacted through recitation, making offerings, and chanting mantras." Pp.125. Pbk. VG. . more information

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Birmingham: Windhorse, 2000. 189957901X. Reprinted with minor corrections. "...a basic starter kit of teachings and practices, which emphasizes the fundamentally practical nature of Buddhism." Pp.253. Pbk. VG. . more information

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Birmingham: Windhorse, 2002. 1899579494. Translated with an Introduction and Notes by Kate Crosby and Andrew Skilton, with a General Introduction by Paul Williams. "The Bodhicaryavatara...tells of a noble ideal: a compassionate life lived for the well-being of the world.. In Mahayana Buddhism this vision is embodied in the image of the Bodhisattva - one whose sole aim is Enlightenment for the sake of all beings and whose every action is based in perfect compassion." Pp.62/255. Red cloth, d/w. VG/VG. . more information

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London: Harper & Row. 1970.. "Reveals Dr. Suzuki's profound and wide learning, his thinking and culture, all of which are based upon the experience of his spiritual awakening". Pp 105, portrait to frontis, toning to pages. P/b, illustrated cover. G. . more information

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Dehli: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 1999. 8120816552. Translated from the original Sanskrit. Buddhist Tradition series. Pp.52/300, portrait frontis., folding tables to rear, owners details to inside front board, scuffed patch to fep. Brown cloth, d/w. VG/VG. . more information

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Taipei: SMC Publishing, 1991. 9576380324. One of the most important texts of Mahayana Buddhism, in which almost all its principal tenets are presented, including the teaching of Zen. Pp.32/464, Sanskrit-Chinese-English glossary to end. Maroon cloth, bumpt to top front corner, d/w. VG/VG. . more information

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New York: Columbia University Press, 1993. 0231081618. Rep. "The object of intense veneration among generations of Buddhists in China, Korea, Japan, and other parts of the world, it (The Lotus Sutra) has had a profound impact on the great works of Japanese and Chinese literature, attracting more commentary than any other Buddhist scripture." Pp.30/359. Pbk. VG. . more information

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Harmondsworth: Penguin(Pelican), 1962. 0. "Describes the history and apparent nature of Zen Buddhism within the context of oriental religions". Pp 252, toning to pages. Pbk. G. . more information

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Toronto, Canada:Zen Buddhist Temple-Toronto, 1985.. "This quarterly publication includes Buddhist perspective in India and Japan and a Survey of Buddhism in Canada." Pp264 with b/w illustrations throughout. P/b with illustrated cover, inkstamp to rear cover. G+. . more information

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