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Religion- Philosophy- Belief Systems
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GUIDE TO THE TIPITAKA
: An Introductionto the Buddhist CanonUS$ 15.00
Book order code : E 21 465
This Guide to the Tipitaka offers both authoritative descriptions of Theravada Buddhist doctrine and summaries of all the texts of the Burmese version of the Tipitaka, the three collections of Buddhist teachings venerated as canonical. This Burmese version is unique in that it includes three texts not found in the Thai or Sri Lankan editions of the canon. These are the Nettipakarana, the Petakopadesa, and the celebrated Milindapanha. Thus, we have in this Guide a text which will aid in the understanding of the Pali canon in its most extensive form, thereby embracing by implication all the traditions of Theravada Buddhism. An improved reprint from a Burmese version.
(Bangkok 1993) ISBN 974-8495-72-8
216 pp., 150 x 220 mm, pbk.
MAN IN THE UNIVERSE
by Ebertin, Reinhold
US$ 7.50
Book order code : I 5033
An Introduction to cosmobiology. Practical examples of how to calculate stellar positions etc. are given supported by charts and drawings.(Aalen 1973)
104 pp., 145 x 205 mm, pbk.
KNOW NOT A THING
by Khemananda, K.
US$ 17.50
Book order code : E 21 973
The book provides insights and guidance into the practice of dynamic meditation, which derives from the saying of the Buddha "Whenever you see things, just see. Whenever you listen, just listen. Whenever you know, just know." The essence of dynamic meditation is the awareness of things on the basis of bodily movement, without focussing the mind on any object. One may come to realize the essence of the mind by being aware of thought processes. The book explains the difference between static and dynamic meditation, and also traces the author's own search for true awareness.
(Bangkok 1997) ISBN 974-8434-08-7
166 pp., 150 x 210 mm, pbk.
THE INITIATION OF NOVICEHOOD AND THE ORDINATION OF MONKHOOD IN THE BURMESE BUDDHIST CULTURE
by Sao Htun Hmat Win
US$ 10.00
Book order code : I 5 099
A book based on a case study of an initiation ceremony which took place in 1935 in the southern Shan States, today part of Burma. An initiation ceremony as a novice in the Buddhist Monastic order, followed by a longer or shorter period of residence in a monastery, is a traditional requirement for all Burmese Buddhist boys. The ceremony not only marks an important stage in the life cycle of the young novice and constitutes a culminating point in the life of the donors to the ceremony-usually, though not always, the parents of the novice-but it also provides an occasion for the fulfilment of as important community function. Part 1 describes the initiation procedures to enter the novicehood. Part 2 presents the higher ordination ceremony of Buddhist monks.
(Rangoon 1986)
172 pp., 140 x 200 mm, pbk.
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