The Everything Buddhism Book
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The Everything Buddhism Book

A complete introduction to the history, traditions, and beliefs of Buddhism, past and present

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eBook - ePub

The Everything Buddhism Book

A complete introduction to the history, traditions, and beliefs of Buddhism, past and present

About this book

"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." --Dalai LamaThat's easy for the Dalai Lama to say--but for the rest of us, understanding this mysterious, multilayered faith can be very difficult. With this updated and revised edition of the classic Buddhist primer, you can delve into the profound principles of nonviolence, mindfulness, and self-awareness.From Tibetan Buddhism to Zen, you'll explore the traditions of all branches of Buddhism, including:

  • The life of Buddha and his continuing influence throughout the world
  • A revealing survey of the definitive Buddhist texts
  • What the Sutras say about education, marriage, sex, and death
  • Faith-fueled social protest movements in Tibet, Burma, and elsewhere
  • Buddhist art, poetry, architecture, calligraphy, and landscaping
  • The proven physiological effects of meditation and other Buddhist practices
  • The growing impact of Buddhism on modern American culture

In this guide, you'll discover the deceptively simple truths of this enigmatic religion. Most important, you learn how to apply the tenets of Buddhism to your daily life--and achieve clarity and inner peace in the process.

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Publisher
Everything
Year
2010
eBook ISBN
9781440511639
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Eastern Philosophy

APPENDIX D

Buddhist Monasteries and Practice Centers in the United States

National Organizations

BodhiPath Buddhist Center
www.bodhipath.org/centers
Tibetan Buddhism
Buddhist Directory
Buddha Centers in the Northeast
http://buddhist-directory.org
Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom
www.zenbuddhisttemple.org
Zen Buddhism
Chagdud Gonpa
www.snowcrest.net/chagdud
Tibetan Buddhism
Community of Mindful Living
www.iamhome.org
Zen Buddhism
DharmaNet
“Worldwide net of study, practice and action”
www.dharmanet.org
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association
www.drba.org
Zen Buddhism
Dharma Web
Includes worldwide directory of Buddhist Centers
www.dharmaweb.org
Diamond Way Buddhist Center
www.diamondway.org
Tibetan Buddhism
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana
Tradition
www.fpmt.org
Tibetan Buddhism
Jewel Heart
http://jewelheart.org
Tibetan Buddhism
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
www.kagyu.org
Tibetan Buddhism
Nalandabodhi
www.nalandabodhi.org
Tibetan Buddhism
Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
http://padmasambhava.org
Tibetan Buddhism
Palyul Ling International
www.palyul.org
Tibetan Buddhism
Shambhala Center
www.shambhala.org/centers
Shambala Tibetan Buddhism
Vipassana Mediation Centers
www.dhamma.org
S. N. Goenka

Alabama

The Fairhope Tibetan Society
Fairhope, AL
www.angelfire.com/yt/fairtibet
Green Mountain Zen Center
Huntsville, AL
www.gmzc.us

Alaska

Anchorage Zen Community
Anchorage, AK
www.alaska.net/~zen

Arizona

Bodhi Heart
Phoenix, AZ
www.bodhiheart.org
Desert Lotus Zen Sangha
Chandler, AZ
www.desertlotuszen.org
The Garchen Buddhist Institute
Chino Valley, AZ
www.garchen.net
Zen Desert Sangha
Tucson, AZ
www.zendesertsangha.org

Arkansas

The Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
www.ebslr.org

California

Deep Streams Zen Institute
San Francisco
www.deepstreams.org
Dharma Zen Center
Los Angeles, CA
www.dharmazen.com
Dzogchen Community
Berkeley, CA
www.dzogchencommunitywest.org
Empty Gate Zen Center
Berkeley, CA
www.emptygatezen.com
Empty Nest Zendo
Central Valley & Sierra Foothills
http://emptynestzendo.org
Gyalwa Gyatso Buddhist Center
Campbell, CA
www.gyalwagyatso.org
Hazy Moon Zen Center
Los Angeles, CA
www.hazymoon.com
Jikoji Zen Mountain Retreat Center
Los Gatos, CA
www.jikoji.org
Kadampa Buddhi...

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. The Top 10 Pearls of Buddhist Wisdom
  6. Introduction
  7. 01: The Buddha, the Teachings, and the Community of Practitioners
  8. 02: The Buddha: History and Legend
  9. 03: The Buddha's Teachings: The Four Noble Truths
  10. 04: The Noble Eightfold Path
  11. 05: The Buddha's Ethics
  12. 06: The Buddhist Community
  13. 07: Karma and Worldview
  14. 08: Buddhism in India: Life after Buddha
  15. 09: The Three Vehicles
  16. 10: The Spread of Buddhism
  17. 11: Tibetan Buddhism
  18. 12: Zen Practice
  19. 13: Buddhist Practice
  20. 14: Ceremony and Celebration
  21. 15: Life and Death and Other Practical Matters
  22. 16: Buddhist Art
  23. 17: Buddhism and the West
  24. 18: Brain of a Buddha
  25. 19: Can Buddhism Save the Planet?
  26. 20: Buddha in Daily Life
  27. Appendix A: Glossary
  28. Appendix B: Periodicals and Websites
  29. Appendix C: Book Resources
  30. Appendix D: Buddhist Monasteries and Practice Centers in the United States