Meest populaire boeken in Nederland●Boeddhisme

Chittamani Tara is the Highest Yoga Tantra aspect of Green Tara, one of the most popular  yidams  in Tibetan Buddhism. In this book beloved teacher Pabongkha Rinpoche shares the teachings that his teacher, Gargyi Wangpo Takphu Dorje Chang, received directly from Chittamani Tara herself.  The Secret Revelations of Chittamani Tara  contains many profound oral instructions that are not easily found elsewhere, including one of the most powerful and practical discourses on th...

Releasedatum: 2023-04-04 € 38,99

'An invitation to embrace ourselves with all our pain, fear and anxieties, and to step lightly yet firmly on the path of understanding and compassion' Thich Nhat Hanh Feelings of self-doubt and insecurity are what hold us back in life and cause true suffering. In her landmark book Radical Acceptance , renowned meditation and mindfulness teacher Tara Brach offers us all a path to freedom. Drawing on personal stories, Buddhist teachings and guided meditations Tara leads us to trust our innate good...

Releasedatum: 2012-08-31 € 12,99

'A revelatory classic' Maria Popova 'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' Deepak Chopra What we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriously Too often we fall into the trap of anticipating the future while lamenting the past and in the midst of this negative loop we forget how to live in the now. In this iconic and prescient text, pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts shows us how, in an age of unprecedented anxie...

Releasedatum: 2012-08-31 € 9,49

' Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace, and peace on earth .' The Dalai Lama In The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching , Thich Nhat Hanh brings his gift of clear and poetic expression to an explanation of the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and other basic Buddhist teachings. Thich Nhat Hanh's extraordinary contribution to Buddhism and to life is the way he makes these teachings and practices accessible to everyone, showing us how the very suffering that...

Releasedatum: 2008-09-04 € 11,99

Zen kent vele verhalen en anekdotes. Het vertellen van verhalen biedt veel voordelen. De inhoud, danwel de clou, wordt vaak gemakkelijker onthouden dan wanneer dezelfde stof als droge theorie zou worden gepresenteerd. Dit boek bevat een verzameling van al die verhalen, aangevuld met uitleg van de auteur. Samen vormen ze een goede inleiding in de wereld van zen. In de bijlage is ook een hoofdstuk gewijd aan Zazen, oftewel meditatie: De belangrijkste oefening in het zenboeddhisme. Over de auteur: ...

Releasedatum: 2013-02-20 € 2,99

Perhaps the most important book yet written on meditation, the process of inner transformation, and the integration of spiritual practice into our Western way of life, A Path With Heart brings alive the possibilities of inner peace, wholeness and the achievement of happiness. Written by a teacher, psychologist and meditation master of international renown, this is a warm, inspiring and, above all, practical book. Its gentle Buddhist wisdom will guide you through the ups and downs of contemporary...

Releasedatum: 2008-10-14 € 14,99

Zen. Het woord roept als vanzelf associaties op met een relaxte levenshouding, onthaasting en minimalistisch ingerichte kamers. Elke zichzelf respecterende drogisterijketen verkoopt tegenwoordig wel beautyproducten of zoetgeurende wierook met een verwijzing naar deze naam. En populaire tijdschriften roepen hun gestreste lezers op om meer zen in hun leven toe te laten, zodat zij weer helemaal tot zichzelf kunnen komen. In Zenboeddhisme laat Michel Dijkstra zien dat er achter deze clichébeelden e...

Releasedatum: 2010-10-19 € 9,99

For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now. This groundbreaking work, with a foreword by bestselling author Daniel Goleman, invites us to join in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. Working with neuroscientists, the author provides clear insights into modern research, which indicates that systematic t...

Releasedatum: 2010-01-26 € 9,49

Boeddhisme, Vayrayana, Inleiding in Boeddhisme Dit baanbrekende werk biedt de bevrijdende en krachtige methoden van Diamantweg Boeddhisme voor lezers die boeddhistische beoefening in hun dagelijks leven willen integreren. Boeddhistische wijsheid voor moderne mensen Wat is boeddhisme? Welke mogelijkheden gaf Boeddha om vastgeroeste concepten te doorbreken? Hoe kan de moderne mens zijn dagelijkse lusten en lasten uit het beroeps-, familie- en liefdesleven gebruiken voor zijn geestelijke ontwikkeli...

Releasedatum: 2014-03-25 € 8,99

The Dhammapada is a Buddhist scripture traditionally ascribed to the Buddha himself. It is believed that the Buddha spoke the verses of The Dhammapada, which address themes such as ethics, happiness, and anger, on several occasions. The 423 verses in 26 chapters are an essential part of Buddhist teachings and offer helpful lessons for modern readers.

Releasedatum: 2011-12-16 € 0,49

Look around you - what do you see? You may discover to your surprise that the people who are most at peace with money are the ones who walk nimbly between having too little and having too much. They have found a balance between indulgence and austerity; between success and happiness; between motivation and inspiration; and between any number of other poles we tend to think of as either/or choices, but which in reality are simply posts on either side of a doorway through which we must pass. For m...

Releasedatum: 2019-06-13 € 3,99

'This is a very worthwhile book. It can change individual lives and the life of our society.' The Dalai Lama Lucidly and beautifully written, Peace is Every Step contains commentaries and meditations, personal anecdotes and stories from Nhat Hanh's experiences as a peace activist, teacher, and community leader. It begins where the reader already is - in the kitchen, office, driving a car, walking in a park - and shows how deep meditative presence is available now. Nhat Hanh provides exercises to...

Releasedatum: 2010-02-23 Genre:Religie en spiritualiteit € 10,99

Let one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time offer you a radical, positive approach to living in today's world. With moving anecdotes and practical tools to apply in your own life, this is an engaging guide to Buddhism for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. 'It's encouraging to find Westerners who've sufficiently assimilated the traditions of the East to be able to share them with others as Jack is doing. May such efforts further the peace of all beings.' -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama ...

Releasedatum: 2008-12-26 € 14,99

With a unique combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, The Diamond Cutter presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their work and personal lives. Geshe Michael Roach, one of the great teachers today of Tibetan Buddhism, has richly woven The Diamond Cutter in three layers. The first is a translation of selections from the Diamond Sutra itself, an ancient text comprised of conversations between the Buddha and his close disciple Subhuti. ...

Releasedatum: 2000-02-15 € 10,99

‘Naar huis’ van Ethan Nichtern gaat over je thuis voelen: waar, wanneer en hoe voel je je thuis? En over hoe je omgaat met gevoelens van angst, eenzaamheid en onveiligheid. Zulke gevoelens willen wij verlichten. Dat diepe verlangen hoort bij ons mens-zijn. Nichtern laat zien hoe het boeddhisme ons daarbij kan helpen . In zijn woorden: hoe kunnen we leren niet alleen thuis te zijn, maar ons ook thuis te voelen, bij onszelf, in relatie tot anderen en in de wereld? Ons leven lang zijn we altijd...

Releasedatum: 2015-08-26 € 14,99

The first teaching, “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path,” was given in France in 1982. The second teaching, an “Introduction to Tantra,” also in two parts, was given at Grizzly Lodge, California, in 1980. These comprise the first two lectures of a commentary on the Chenrezig yoga. Lama Yeshe says: "Meditation is not on the level of the object but on that of the subject - you are the business of your meditation. "Bodhicitta is very practical, I tell you. It’s like medicine. The sel...

Releasedatum: 2010-07-12 € 0,99

In Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand Pabonka Rinpoche explains how the great Atisha would purify any negativity, no matter how small, immediately. Even in public or when riding his horse, as soon as he noticed a breach of his ethics, he would stop what he was doing, drop to one knee and then and there, purify it with the four opponent powers - the powers of dependence, regret, remedy and restraint. Atisha practiced purification in this way because of his deep realization of the psycho-mechanic...

Releasedatum: 2010-04-22 € 0,99

The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom. Goldstein's source teaching is the Satipatthana Sutta, the Buddha's legendary discourse on the four foundations of mindfulness that became th...

Releasedatum: 2013-11-01 € 8,99

'Our own Self-realization is the greatest service we can render the world' The simple but powerful teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of India's most revered spiritual masters, continue to enlighten and enrich over sixty years after his death. Be As You Are is the definitive compendium of his knowledge, edited by the former librarian from Sri Maharshi's ashram, which can be found flourishing at the foot of the holy mountain of Arunchala. The book collects conversations with the many seekers w...

Releasedatum: 1991-03-07 Genre:Religie en spiritualiteit € 8,49

Boeddhisme is een fascinerende Oosterse religie die nog steeds aan populariteit wint in de Westerse samenleving. Wat betekent het om een boeddhist te zijn? Waar ligt de oorsprong en wat zijn de beginselen van deze religie? In de tweede editie van 'Boeddhisme voor Dummies' komen alle facetten van de boeddhistische cultuur en de toepassing in de praktijk aan bod. Het bevat informatie over de verschillende boeddhismescholen - waaronder Theravada, Tibetaans boeddhisme en Mahayana - en besteedt aanda...

Releasedatum: 2018-02-24 € 15,99

' Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man, for he is humble and devout. He is a scholar of immense intellectual capacity. His ideas for peace if applied, would build a monument of ecumenism, to world brotherhood, to humanity. ' Martin Luther King, Jr. Budda and Jesus Christ, perhaps the two most pivotal figures in the history of humankind, each left behind a legacy of teachings and practices that have shaped the lives of billions of people over the course of two millennia. If they were to meet on the road...

Releasedatum: 2012-06-12 € 10,99

An intimate guide to self-acceptance and discovery that offers a Buddhist perspective on wholeness within the framework of a Western understanding of self. For decades, Western psychology has promised fulfillment through building and strengthening the ego. We are taught that the ideal is a strong, individuated self, constructed and reinforced over a lifetime. But Buddhist psychiatrist Mark Epstein has found a different way. Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart shows us that happiness doesn't co...

Releasedatum: 1998-06-15 € 10,99

In this remarkable sequel to his book, The Joy of Living , Buddhist scholar and teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche explores the role of positive thinking and how to overcome anxiety in everyday life. Joyful Wisdom is divided into three parts, the way traditional Buddhist texts are organized: * Part One offers an overview of the basic unease we feel, how it evolved, its true source. * Part Two describes the methods of meditation that transforms our experiences into deeper insights. *Part Three explo...

Releasedatum: 2010-06-15 € 9,49

The unconditional love that we all long for can be experienced in the practice of loving-kindness. In this popular form of meditation, the love inherent to our own nature is gradually expanded until it embraces infinite beings. Tulku Thondup introduces a new four-stage format for this practice, rooted in the traditional teachings of Tibetan Buddhism: We first meditate on the Buddha of Loving-Kindness as a body of unconditional love and receive his blessings. This spontaneously awakens his uncond...

Releasedatum: 2015-03-31 € 16,99

One of Tibet's highest and most respected lamas elucidates for us the principles of Shambhala, or the path to happiness, set down by his legendary father, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Dear Reader, We humans have come to a crossroads in our history: we can either destroy the world or create a good future. The Shambhala Principle offers the principle of basic goodness as a way of addressing the personal and social challenges that we face. Do we, as humans, have confidence in the basic goodness of hu...

Releasedatum: 2013-05-07 € 9,99

“Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a message from our very own heart….Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important voices of our time, and we have never needed to listen to him more than now.” —Sogyal Rinpoche Fear is destructive, a pervasive problem we all face. Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar,  peace activist, and one of the foremost spiritual leaders in the world—a gifted teacher who was once nominated for ...

Releasedatum: 2012-11-13 € 9,99

In Stages of Meditation , His Holiness offers his highly practical views on the subject of meditation: how to meditate, the various different procedures and approaches we can take, what we and others may gain from it. He explains how we can develop a spiritual path in a proper sequence rather than in a scattered, piecemeal fashion. He also shows the importance of building up both method and wisdom, as well as cultivating compassion and 'special insight' as we train our minds. This impressive and...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-30 € 10,99

This book contains public talks by Lama Yeshe on the general topic of Buddhism and mind. Each lecture is followed by a question and answer session. Lama presented one of the talk to a group of psychiatrists who were delighted to meet and question Lama, and this historic exchange underscores the difference between Western and Buddhist concepts of mental health. This expanded edition contains both of the very popular Lama Yeshe booklets, Becoming Your Own Therapist and Make Your Mind an Ocean. Bec...

Releasedatum: 2010-07-06 € 0,99

Maria Magdalena: leerling en vriendin van Jezus. Het evangelie met haar naam dateert waarschijnlijk uit de tweede eeuw. In deze oude brontekst staan gesprekken na de opstanding van Jezus centraal. Het geschrift bevat onder andere gesprekken van Jezus met zijn discipelen over de ziel van de mens en het menselijk bestaan. Ook is er een gesprek van Maria met de andere leerlingen over Jezus verschijning aan haar. Het evangelie heeft een plaats in de gnostieke traditie. Van de oorspronkelijke tekst i...

Releasedatum: 2009-10-31 € 9,99

A pocket-sized treasury of writings and teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh Since Thich Nhat Hanh’s exile from his native Vietnam in 1966, the Zen Buddhist monk has gone on to become one of the most influential and beloved spiritual masters of our age. The seeming simplicity of his words belies the power of his ability to touch the heart and mind, and to inspire spiritual practice. Known for his warm, generous, and joyful teaching style, Hanh has made his wisdom remarkably a...

Releasedatum: 2012-09-11 € 7,99

Op 8 juli 2015 wordt de Dalai Lama tachtig. Dit is een goede aanleiding voor de bekendste boeddhist ter wereld om vooruit te blikken. Daniel Goleman, al ruim dertig jaar bevriend met de Dalai Lama, ging in gesprek met de Dalai Lama en tekende uit zijn mond een manifest voor de toekomst op. `De toekomstvisie van de Dalai Lama is hét geestelijk testament van de Dalai Lama. Aan de orde komen thema s als verdeling van rijkdom, duurzaamheid, zelfbeheersing, positieve emoties en compassie, ook voor m...

Releasedatum: 2015-07-03 € 9,99

Voel je je meester over je eigen leven? Of mis je juist het gevoel van controle? Dat laatste is onnodig, zegt Sakyong Mipham in zijn boek 'Meester over je eigen leven'. Hij legt ons uit hoe we een succesvol leven kunnen leiden, zonder de behoeften van anderen uit het oog te verliezen. Mipham is geestelijk leider van Shambhala, een wereldwijd netwerk van meditatie- en retraitecentra.

Releasedatum: 2014-09-09 € 9,99

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, bestselling author of Peace is Every Step and one of the most respected and celebrated religious leaders in the world, delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life's most important skill. How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear? How can we listen with compassion and understanding? Communication fuels the ties that bind, whether in relationships, business, or everyday interactions. Most of us, however, have never been t...

Releasedatum: 2013-08-13 € 10,99

This selection from Thich Nhat Hanh’s bestselling The Art of Power illuminates the core Buddhist concept of mindfulness for the Western reader In The Art of Mindfulness, one of the most revered Buddhist teachers in the world, Thich Nhat Hanh delivers a life changing practice to overcome our overdriven mind, to let go of preoccupations and multitasking and focus solely on the task at hand. By devoting 100% of our attention 100% of the time on what we are doing in the moment, we can alleviate su...

Releasedatum: 2012-02-07 Genre:Religie en spiritualiteit € 9,99

In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography — long out of print and rare until now — Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution.

Releasedatum: 2011-02-09 € 13,99

The acclaimed English translation of this masterpiece of world literature - prepared with the participation of the Dalai Lama One of the greatest works created by any culture and one of the most influential of all Tibetan Buddhist texts in the West, The Tibetan Book of the Dead has had a number of distinguished translations, but strangely all of these have been partial abridgements. Now the entire text has not only been made available in English but in a translation of quite remarkable clarity a...

Releasedatum: 2008-11-06 € 11,99

The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses: · Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage · Communicating so as to encourage others to open up rather than shut down · ...

Releasedatum: 1996-12-24 € 12,99

How to Love is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. How to Love shows that when we feel closer to our loved ones, we are also more connected to the world as a whole. Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion and humour to the thorny question of how to love and distils one of our strongest emotions down to four essentials: you can only love another when you feel true love for yourself;...

Releasedatum: 2016-07-07 Genre:Religie en spiritualiteit € 5,49

In the classic bestseller, Introduction to Tantra , Lama Yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of Tibetan Buddhist tantra. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for Highest Yoga Tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier work opened up the world of tantra in general. Following Je Tsongkhapa's (1357-1419 C.E.) text Having the Three Convictions , Lama Yeshe introduces the ren...

Releasedatum: 2005-06-10 € 14,99

'(Thich Nhat Hanh) shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth' His Holiness the Dalai Lama Thich Nhat Hanh says: 'Our biggest fear is that we will become nothing when we die. If we think that we cease to exist when we die, we have not looked very deeply at ourselves.' With his usual blend of stories, exquisite analogies and guided meditations, Thich Nhat Hanh takes the reader through the same examination of death, fear and the nature of existence that Buddhist monks...

Releasedatum: 2012-02-29 € 11,99

Back in the 1970s and ‘80s most of the great lamas to leave Tibet were still alive and teaching. Those of us who had the good fortune to be in India and Nepal at that time were able to benefit by sitting at their feet, drinking in the nectar of their holy speech. Many of the teachings in this book were given at Tushita Mahayana Meditation Center, New Delhi. Two of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s teachings were published in a souvenir booklet issued for Tushita’s Second Dharma Celebration, No...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-15 € 0,99

Does Buddhism require faith? Can an atheist or agnostic follow the Buddha’s teachings without believing in reincarnation or organized religion?   This is one man’s confession.   In his classic  Buddhism Without Beliefs , Stephen Batchelor offered a profound, secular approach to the teachings of the Buddha that struck an emotional chord with Western readers. Now, with the same brilliance and boldness of thought, he paints a groundbreaking portrait of the historical Buddha—tol...

Releasedatum: 2010-03-02 € 11,99

With stories from south central LA to the jungles of Peru,  A Fierce Heart  offers deep and honest reflections on compassion and suffering by one of the country's most powerful mindfulness teachers. Spring Washam is a founder of the East Bay Meditation Center, the most diverse and accessible meditation center in the United States. In  A Fierce Heart , she shares her contemporary, unique interpretation of the Buddha's 2,500-year-old teachings that get to the heart of mindfulness, w...

Releasedatum: 2019-11-05 € 9,99

Lama Yeshe on Buddhism: "Buddhism is not just about one or two small things; it is not some tiny philosophy. Lord Buddha explained the nature of every single phenomenon in the universe." On Mind: "At certain times, a silent mind is very important, but 'silent' does not mean closed. The silent mind is an alert, awakened mind; a mind seeking the nature of reality." On Meditation: "Meditation is the right medicine for the uncontrolled, undisciplined mind. Meditation is the way to perfect satisfacti...

Releasedatum: 2014-07-20 € 0,99

This book contains the last teachings Lama Yeshe gave in the West. Poignantly, the topic was death and rebirth; six months later, Lama Yeshe passed away. It also includes an introductory discourse by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and concludes with a teaching on transference of consciousness given by Lama Yeshe in London in 1982. "Tibetan Buddhism teaches us to understand the death process and trains us to deal with it so that when the time of crisis arrives and the various illusory visions arise, instead ...

Releasedatum: 2011-01-31 € 0,99

In 1975, Lama Yeshe undertook his most extensive international teaching tour, being on the road for nearly nine months. During this time he gave many and varied teachings, a few of which have already been published in Becoming Your Own Therapist, Make Your Mind an Ocean and The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind. This book contains the teachings and meditations Lama gave at a five-day retreat he led near Melbourne, Australia, which he introduced by saying: "Whether or not this five-day medita...

Releasedatum: 2010-09-15 € 0,99

Learn the Art of Meditation! Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done, and what it can achieve. In this elegant, authoritative, and entirely accessible book, he sets out to answer these questions. Although meditation is a lifelong process even for the wisest, Why Meditate? demonstrates that by practicing it on a daily basis we can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. In this brilliant short book and the accom...

Releasedatum: 2010-09-01 € 9,99

A national bestseller and acclaimed guide to Buddhism for beginners and practitioners alike In this simple but important volume, Stephen Batchelor reminds us that the Buddha was not a mystic who claimed privileged, esoteric knowledge of the universe, but a man who challenged us to understand the nature of anguish, let go of its origins, and bring into being a way of life that is available to us all. The concepts and practices of Buddhism, says Batchelor, are not something to believe in but ...

Releasedatum: 1997-04-14 Genre:Religie en spiritualiteit € 9,99

This book begins with a general talk by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on universal responsibility and compassion that is followed by four chapters detailing the Prasangika Madhyamaka view of emptiness, or ultimate reality, as taught in the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, and how to meditate on it, according to the author’s personal experience. Lama Zopa Rinpoche says: "Sometimes you might think, 'What's the use of teachings on emptiness? How does this philosophy help me when I have problems in every...

Releasedatum: 2010-10-27 € 0,99

De Meesters van het Verre Oosten is nu compleet! Een van de meest spraakmakende spirituele boeken uit de 20e eeuw, een uniek document over de tijdloze wijsheid van de Meesters van de Himalaya. 'De meesters van het Verre Oosten' van Baird T. Spalding uit 1924 geldt nog altijd als een van de meest spraakmakende boeken van onze tijd. Tijdens een expeditie in de Himalaya, eind 19e eeuw, ontmoeten de schrijver en zijn metgezellen de Meesters van de Himalaya. Deze onsterfelijke wezens verrichten wonde...

Releasedatum: 2022-02-15 € 14,99