Buddhist Books, Notebooks and Cards

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Dalai Lama's Little Book Of Inner Peace

The author of many books on Buddhism, and recognised as an advocate of world peace (he received the Nobel Peace prize in 1989) this compelling volume explains in a simple but profound way how each of us can influence those around us by living our own lives with integrity. Included is his own compelling portrait of his early life, where he reflects on how various political struggles have helped him shape his view of the world in the context of the timeless teachings of the Buddha. A truly beautiful book.

Price: £6.99

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Buddha Discovery Pack

by Osho

This beautifully presented boxed set of cards and book can be used as a meditation tool.

A different card can be chosen for each day and placed where one can view it often. The fronts of each card contain a photo of a Buddha statue, and there are words of a sutra from Buddha teachings known as the dhammapada. The back of each card carries an insightful commentary from Osho, thereby conveying the message of the sutra in an easy to understand way. The 144 colour illustrated book gives a further understanding which will help us gain even more benefit from the reading of the cards.

A terrific gift, with 53 cards and book.

Price: £27.99

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Light on Life

The Journey to Wholeness, Innerpeace & Ultimate Freedom

by B.K.S. Iyengar

Reputed to be the Michaelangelo of yoga, here the world’s most venerated yoga teacher sheds light on life through the prism of yoga. Written in a warm, witty and lucid style, this helpful book addressed the role that yoga postures and breathing techniques play in our search for wholeness, the external and internal obstacles that keep us from progressing along the path… and how yoga can help us live in harmony with the world around us.

A must-read

Price: £12.99

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A Concise History of Buddhism

by Andrew Skilton

The phenomenon we know as ‘Buddhism’ embraces an uninterrupted process of communication through which the Buddha’s followers have been guided and inspired for twenty-five centuries. Here we have a narrative that describes and correlates the diverse manifestation of Buddhism - in its homeland of India and in its spread across Asia, from Mongolia to Sri Lanka, from Japan to the Middle East. Drawing on the latest historical and literary research, Skilton explains the basis concepts of Buddhism from all periods of its development and places them in a historical framework. Here we have unique insight into the richness and abundance of human idealism and aspiration. This concise overview offers an excellent introduction to that history

Price: £10.99

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The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching

by Thich Nhat Hanh

“To make hell into paradise, we need only change the mind on which it is based.”

Written by this inspirational and humble holy man (one of the most popular Buddhist teachers of the west), this luminous expression of the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path and other core Buddhist teachings is brought to us clearly and poetically. He shows how these specific Buddhist practices can help the suffering that is holding us down to metamorphose to our path of liberation. He reveals how the heart of the Buddha means to touch the world of no-birth and no-death, the world where water and wave are one.

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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

by Soygal Rinpoche

A spiritual classic from one of the foremost interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism to the West, acclaimed as a masterpiece. Manual for life and death and a magnificent source of sacred inspiration from the heart of the Tibetan tradition. Includes and inspiring introduction to meditation, to karma and rebirth, to compassionate love and care for the dying and to the trials and rewards of the spiritual path. Quite brilliant and accessible for people of all faiths.

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Taming the Tiger Within

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Provides daily guidance for freeing ourselves of the emotions that make us suffer the most. Distilled from the pages of his best-selling works, herein is a handbook of meditations, analogies and reflections that offer pragmatic techniques for diffusing anger, converting fear and cultivating love in every arena of life. A wise and exquisite guide for bringing harmony and healing to our loves and relationships.

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The Jewel Tree of Tibet

by Robert Thurman

An extraordinary spiritual text that takes the finest wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and offers it to readers in a way that is not only very accessible but deeply enthralling and inspiring. This book will enable you to honour the full subtlety and hidden depths of the Tibetan Buddhist path and realise at last its deeper rewards.

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Conservations with Yogananda

Not many theologians can speak of conscious bliss from a place of personal experience. Paramhansa Yogananda A Renowned 20th Century Spiritual Teacher Can! There is a clarity in his words which transcends our superficial differences, a purity that reflects the timeless heart of that true spirituality that unites all of us. These conservations not only include Yogananda’s words as he first spoke of them, but also the added insight of an intimate disciple who has spent more than 50years reflecting on and practicing the teachings of Yogananda. So, come sit at the feet of a Master, listen to his words and come alive!

Price: £11.99

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Celestial Gallery

Meditation Deck
Presented in an attractive hard-cased box with an introductory commentary by Deepak Chopra, here we have a portable 24 card deck, complete with a hinged wooden easel and large format meditation cards. Delve into these visually inspired deity realms equipped with powerful new insights, prayers and blessings. A timeless gift!

Price: £18.99

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Infinite Life - Seven Virtues for Living Well

Forward by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
by Robert Thurman

Thurman asks us to examine our assumptions about life and death, and to consider the possibility that our loves are not only meaningful, but that they have an enormous impact. Every choice we make has an eternal impact. We must live with this immortality now, by taking responsibility in the present for our actions and their effects. Thurman was the first Westerner to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk; here he turns Buddhist teachings into fascinating new way of thinking. Experience a gradual melting. Paperback.

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Zen Buddhism: A History

by Heinrich Dumoulin
A new edition of Dumoulin’s classic 2 volume history brings these essential reference works back to the students of Zen. Includes notes on the new editions by James W.Heisig a new introduction by John R.McRae of Indiana University; and the complete original text of Heinrich Dumoulin.
A monumental work on the image of Zen Buddhism in 20th century scholarship.

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The Sacred Art of Chant

Preparing to practice

by Ana Hernandez

This is a marvelous touchstone of heart-song for all who fell the spirit singing in prayer, meditation and daily life. One can hardly imagine a more engaging introduction to the practice of chant! Here we have explained how this dynamic spiritual art continues to be developed and practiced today.

Raise your energy level. Improve your receptivity to other people. Ultimately lead a more complete spiritual life.

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The Story of Tibet

by Thomas Laird

Conversations with the Dalai Lama

This timely publication is for everyone who cares about Tibet; the fourteenth Dalai Lama's fresh account of Tibetan myth and history, as shared at Dharamsala over a 3 year period with Thomas Laird, a wonderful instruction and a great true pleasure. Hardback.

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The Zen Book

by Danny Levin

The zen mind is the beginner’s mind, which sees everything as if for the first time. It is in this zen mind that realization comes.

This is why the sayings in this book were written. They’re not meant to teach, but rather to remind you of things you already know.

Price: £7.99

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