This book discusses what is now called "Buddhism". It started as an effort to strengthen a weak point in that "immanence" which had become the accepted religious teaching in the valley of the Ganges, by showing that the "God/in/man" was realizable, not by gnosis and ritual, but in conduct. Conduct needed to be brought into relgion, into the relation between man and his eternal destiny. Man’s being is more truly becoming; and only in and by becoming a More, will he attain to an actual, not ...

Sakya or Buddhist Origins by Mrs. Rhys Davids is as relevant today as it was in 1928, the year of its first publication. Time has added to its value. The remarkable progress in the realm of Science has not abated man's yearning for the call of the quest.As the title implies, its aim is to unravel the genuine message of Gotama, the Buddha, from the accretions in the Pali scriptures, by adopting the techniques of archaeologist. It is divided into two parts. Part one treats of the dis...

In Buddhist India, T. W. Rhys Davids offers a comprehensive historical study of the political, social, and intellectual climate in which Buddhism arose and flourished. A pioneering Indologist and founder of the Pali Text Society, Rhys Davids reconstructs the India of the Buddha's time — from its kingdoms and castes to its philosophical debates and religious reform movements. Drawing from archaeological evidence and ancient texts, he presents early Buddhism not as a static religion...

In Early Buddhism, T. W. Rhys Davids distills decades of scholarship into a concise but richly layered account of the origins and development of Buddhism in its formative years. He examines the life of the Buddha, the establishment of the monastic order, and the core teachings that defined the new path — such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Rhys Davids also delves into early doctrinal developments and how Buddhism differentiated itself from the prevailing Vedic tr...

One of the most important texts in the literature of Buddhism, the Jātaka contains stories that celebrate the previous lives of the Buddha. The future Buddha may appear in these "jātakas" as a king, an outcast, a god, an elephant — but in whatever form he takes, he exhibits some virtue which the tale then proceeds to inculcate in the reader.This superb selection of 47 stories of the Buddha — among them "The Bar of Gold Jātaka," "The King's Lesson Jātaka," "The Gem-Thief Jātaka," and...

Psalms of the Sisters delves into the voices of early Buddhist nuns through translated verses that capture their spiritual journeys, struggles, and triumphs. This work shines a light on the Therigatha, an ancient Buddhist text, revealing the profound insights and personal reflections of women who sought enlightenment over two millennia ago.Caroline A. F. Rhys Davids expertly presents these poems, highlighting themes of liberation, resilience, and the pursuit of wisdom. By exploring...

A little raindrop named Mooki and his friends are lured up into a cloud by a seemingly kind spirit being. At first life is good on the cloud but soon it getting very crowded, very cold and very uncomfortable. The spirit then tells them to line up and get ready for their big adventure. Holes appear in the floor of the cloud and the spirit tells them they need to jump through but Mooki refuses to join the mob. His parents had always told him, freedom lay above in the bright sunshine. They al...

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MEET DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD BARNES IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES FROM A SERVING POLICE OFFICER.Discover an absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist.On a wild and stormy night on England’s south coast, ambitious young police constables Rutherford Barnes and Harriet Holden are doing the rounds when they see a burglar fleeing the scene of the crime.And the location is Harriet’s house. The ground floor is ransacked. Scrawled in red across one wall are ...

MEET DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD BARNES IN THIS BRILLIANT CRIME SERIES FROM A SERVING POLICE OFFICER.An absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist.For five long years, Detective Barnes has been hunting the killer of the person he loved the most. Now, the one man who could have revealed the truth is dead. His charred and blackened body is all that remains in his burnt-out flat.A week later, a desperate, emaciated young woman ha...

Firefly meets Lethal Weapon in this exciting sci-fi mystery adventure!Deep in the frontier of a galactic empire, on the edges of explored space, a body is found near a remote settlement on an alien world.The body of a child.The victim isn't from the settlement, her cause of death is suspicious, and where she came from is a complete mystery. How did this little girl get to this planet light-years away from civilization, and how did she die?

Dive into a profound journey of self-discovery with '6 Keys for Spiritual Transformation.' This insightful guide offers practical steps designed to elevate your consciousness and unlock the path to inner transformation. Unveil the secrets to breaking free from limiting beliefs and destructive emotions, empowering you to unleash your true, authentic self. Embrace a holistic approach to personal growth and harness the power within you to manifest the life you were always destined to live. Em...