World Religions Buddhism

The mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II is not only a tale of injustice; it is a moving story of faith. In this pathbreaking account, Duncan Ryuken Williams reveals how, even as they were stripped of their homes and imprisoned in camps, Japanese American Buddhists launched one of the most inspiring defenses of religious freedom in our nation's history, insisting that they could be both Buddhist and American.

The murder of a young Tibetan nun at the hands of Chinese border guards at the rooftop of the world offers a unique parable for the tale of modern Tibet. Chinese police are instructed to take any measures necessary to protect the border of Tibet. When a group of climbers witness the murder of a young Tibetan nun who is fleeing to India, two men have a choice: turn a blind eye and preserve their climbing careers or alert the world to the grand scale of human injustice played out daily in Tibet.

Celebrada como uma nova e original voz do budismo, a monja francesa Kankyo Tannier parte de sua rica experiência pessoal para nos mostrar o poder transformador da prática do silêncio. Não apenas o silêncio das palavras, mas também dos pensamentos, dos olhos e do corpo. Escrito com sensibilidade e a dose certa de humor, A magia do silêncio traz dicas, meditações e exercícios práticos para incluir pequenos intervalos de paz na agitação do dia a dia.

Robert Thurman examines one of the most sacred texts of Mahayana Buddhism, The Vimalakirti-nirdesha Sutra. To any Buddhist practitioner, particularly those of Vajrayana Buddhism and Zen, this sutra is of the utmost importance. Unlike most sutras, its central figure is not a Buddha, but an ordinary man, who, in his mastery of the doctrine and religious practice, personifies the ideal lay believer, assuring commoners that they can reach levels of spiritual attainment comparable to those accessible to monks.

In 1943, Austrian adventurer Heinrich Harrer escaped from a British internment camp in India and traveled through the rugged Himalayas seeking refuge from the war. He ended up in the Forbidden City of Lhasa in Tibet, with no money or permission to be in the country. His intelligence and his European ways intrigued the curious young Dalai Lama, and Harrer became his tutor and trusted confidant.

In 1933, British author James Hilton introduced the world to a new destination for journeys of the imagination: the hidden valley of Shangri-La. In doing so, Hilton built upon pre-existing fantasies, stereotypes and archetypes, many of which were centuries old, but Hilton also created something new in the form of a vision which captured the imagination of his contemporaries and has remained ever since.

What is worth? Within this audio we begin by investigating worth and how it affects our daily lives. By shaping the narrative objectively, we then delve into a world of mindful practices that will bring about a better relationship with your inner self.

Reiki Healing Masterclass is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to the Reiki energy healing. Following this guide, you will not only get the basics of Reiki, but will also understand through practical examples how to apply this healing method to your life.