Aphorisms, the Arts, and Late Writings

Aphorisms, the Arts, and Late Writings PDF Author: Sangharakshita
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 1911407864
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 665

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Book Description
This multi-faceted volume includes a collection of aphorisms, a selection of teachings on Buddhism and the arts, and two collections of late writings.

Aphorisms, the Arts, and Late Writings

Aphorisms, the Arts, and Late Writings PDF Author: Sangharakshita
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 1911407864
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 665

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Book Description
This multi-faceted volume includes a collection of aphorisms, a selection of teachings on Buddhism and the arts, and two collections of late writings.

A Theory of the Aphorism

A Theory of the Aphorism PDF Author: Andrew Hui
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691210756
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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Aphorisms-- or philosophical short sayings--appear everywhere, from Confucius to Twitter, the Buddha to the Bible, Heraclitus to Nietzsche. Yet despite this ubiquity, the aphorism is the least studied literary form. What are its origins? How did it develop? How do religious or philosophical movements arise from the enigmatic sayings of charismatic leaders? And why do some of our most celebrated modern philosophers use aphoristic fragments to convey their deepest ideas? In A Theory of the Aphorism, Andrew Hui crisscrosses histories and cultures to answer these questions and more. With clarity and precision, Hui demonstrates how aphorisms-- ranging from China, Greece, and biblical antiquity to the European Renaissance and nineteenth century--encompass sweeping and urgent programs of thought. Constructed as literary fragments, aphorisms open new lines of inquiry and horizons of interpretation. In this way, aphorisms have functioned as ancestors, allies, or antagonists to grand systems of philosophy. Encompassing literature, philology, and philosophy, the history of the book and the history of reading, A Theory of the Aphorism invites us to reflect anew on what it means to think deeply about this pithiest of literary forms.

Sangharakshita

Sangharakshita PDF Author: Nagabodhi
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 1911407988
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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Sangharakshita was a Buddhist monk, a writer, a poet, and the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Order and Community – a pioneering worldwide Buddhist movement. He was also an audacious reformer, and for some a deeply controversial figure. In an absorbing narrative, Nagabodhi takes us on a journey through the twists and turns of Sangharakshita’s life; the experiences, insights, and reflections that nurtured his approach as a teacher; what it was like to live among his committed followers; and the controversies he left behind.

Wisdom Teachings of the Mahāyāna

Wisdom Teachings of the Mahāyāna PDF Author: Sangharakshita
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 1915342015
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 930

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How much knowledge of the Dharma do we need? Sangharakshita’s answer might surprise some: ‘a lot less than we think’, but we need to use the knowledge we do have well. This is the teaching of the four main works in this volume. Based on seminars conducted in 1976 and 1978, each offers a lesson in how to think critically about Mahāyāna Buddhist teachings, and how to apply them to day-to-day life. They are The Way to Wisdom, on the five spiritual faculties; Living Ethically and Living Wisely, on Nāgārjuna’s Precious Garland, and Know Your Mind, which explores a Tibetan Abhidharma text.

Beating the Dharma Drum

Beating the Dharma Drum PDF Author: Sangharakshita
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 191534204X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 632

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The first part of this volume consists of Sangharakshita’s writings about Anagarika Dharmapala, a Sri Lankan Buddhist who made it his life’s mission to restore the sacred site of Bodh Gaya, and whom Sangharakshita came to revere as one of the great Buddhists of the twentieth century. The second part is made up of articles Sangharakshita wrote for the Maha Bodhi journal, first as a regular contributor and then as the editor. They include poetic and philosophical reflections on the Dharma, as well as trenchant observations on the Buddhist world and calls to action on the issues of the day. The third part is a collection of book reviews published in the Maha Bodhi journal and other magazines over the course of nearly fifty years, from the days when the appearance of any new translation or commentary was a significant event, to more recent times, when readers could choose between hundreds of new titles.

Pāli Canon Teachings and Translations

Pāli Canon Teachings and Translations PDF Author: Sangharakshita
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 1915342074
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1021

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This volume contains Sangharakshita’s translations of several Pāli suttas, including the Dhammapada, the ‘best known and best loved of all Buddhist scriptures’. It also contains commentaries on the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, the Buddha’s seminal teaching on mindfulness; the Karaṇīya Mettā Sutta, the equally essential teaching on loving kindness; the Maṅgala Sutta; and the Tiratana Vandanā. The volume concludes with The Threefold Refuge, in which Sangharakshita explores perspectives on Going for Refuge to the Three Jewels not found elsewhere in his writings.

A New Buddhist Movement II

A New Buddhist Movement II PDF Author: Sangharakshita
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 1911407805
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 773

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This illuminating collection of previously unpublished talks traces the development of Sangharakshita’s presentation of the Dharma in the West from 1965 to 2011. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from the Pāli canon and The Tibetan Book of the Dead to Beowulf and William Wordsworth, there are many intriguing perspectives.

Through Buddhist Eyes

Through Buddhist Eyes PDF Author: Sangharakshita
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
ISBN: 191140783X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 729

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Through Buddhist Eyes continues Sangharakshita’s five volumes of memoirs. Covering journeys across five continents and two decades, this volume is made up of nineteen travel letters and one talk. They are Sangharakshita’s heartfelt communications to the growing membership of the new Buddhist movement he founded: the Triratna Buddhist Order.

The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli ...

The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli ... PDF Author: Henry Fuseli
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022873346
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
This comprehensive volume examines the life and art of Henry Fuseli, one of the most important figures of the Romantic era. In addition to a detailed biography, the book includes lectures and aphorisms by Fuseli himself, as well as a history of art in Italy. With its combination of scholarship and firsthand accounts, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the art and culture of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Oxford Book of Aphorisms

The Oxford Book of Aphorisms PDF Author: John Gross
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 9780192804563
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 383

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Book Description
Gathers witty quotations about nature, religion, fear, hope, fame, wealth, politics, marriage, happiness, knowledge, language, and death