The stories in this collection are drawn from the Buddhist canon and other ancient Indian texts, reflecting the deep cultural and religious exchanges between India and Tibet. These tales often feature moral lessons, spiritual teachings, and the adventures of both humans and supernatural beings.Key themes in the collection include karma, rebirth, the quest for enlightenment, and the triumph of virtue over vice. Characters such as wise monks, benevolent deities, and cunning demons populate t...

In an Appendix to his “Buddhism in Tibet,” Dr. Emil Schlagintweit has given “An alphabetical list of the books and memoirs connected with Buddhism.” Although not completely exhaustive, it occupies thirty-five pages, and contains references to more than a hundred separate works, and a much larger number of essays and other literary articles. Of those books and articles, the titles of about sixty allude to Tibet. To them may be referred readers who wish for detailed information about that co...

In "Tibetan Tales, Derived from Indian Sources," the anonymous author presents a fascinating collection of narratives that explores the intricate tapestry of Tibetan folklore, drawing heavily from the rich traditions of Indian Buddhism. The literary style is characterized by an engaging simplicity interwoven with profound moral lessons, often employing allegory and parable to convey spiritual wisdom. Set against the backdrop of a historical period where Indian cultural influences permeated...

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, baptized as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, and writer of the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is considered to be, along with John of the Cross, a founder of the Discalced Carmeli...

Discover the origins of Buddhism and its tenets from the seminal textsDrawn from the sacred books of Buddhism, this collection reveals the insights and beliefs at the heart of the world's fourth-largest religion. Siddhartha Guatama, a sixth-century Hindu warrior prince, renounced the world in his search for the meaning of life and became the Buddha, or "Enlightened One," while meditating at Bodh Gaya.From that moment forward the Buddha sought to share his o...

Kojiki ("Record of Ancient Matters") is the oldest extant chronicle in Japan, dating from the early 8th century (711-2) and composed by O no Yasumaro at the request of Empress Gemmei. The Kojiki is a collection of myths concerning the origin of the four home islands of Japan, and the Kami. Along with the Nihon Shoki, the myths contained in the Kojiki are part of the inspiration behind Shinto practices and myths.O no Yasumaro (died August 15, 723) was a Japanese nobleman, bureaucrat...

The Path of Light is Barnett's 1909 translation of an important text to Mahayana Buddhism. It is the treatise of the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva--part of the Wisdom of the East series. Barnett gives a detailed introduction to Mahayana Buddhism and its significance.

THIS BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES

This is a short story set in the first century CE during the height of Buddhism in India. Carus uses the story as a frame to discuss Buddhist concepts of God, non-violence and religious tolerance.

An Abridged EditionThe Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic masterpiece that weaves together the vivid tapestry of war, human struggle and divine discourse. Two families, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, are entangled in a devastating conflict over inheritance and honour on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with g...

The Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, often looked upon as the third Rosicrucian manifesto, has an entirely different tone from the other Rosicrucian documents. Unlike the Rosicrucian manifestoes, which address the transformation of society, The Chemical Wedding is concerned with the inner transformation of the soul. It is a deeply interior work, one which asks the reader to step into its world of symbols and walk with Christian Rosenkreutz along his path of transformatio...

The present book is a translation of original Mahabharata written by Vyasa in sanskrit prose. This translation has been carried out in the form of prose in the English language.