Thomas Manns first novel Buddenbrooks is drawn from his own life & experience. Subtitled The Decline of a Family his story of a prosperous Hanseatic merchant family & their gradual disintegration is also an extraordinary portrayal of the transition from the stable bourgeois life of the nineteenth century to a modern uncertainty. ...

Growing up in the modern world our children have to cope with ever-increasing amounts of stress which can hinder their development. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism with its emphasis on peace love & compassion is the ideal basis for helping any child to face these challenges with inner confidence & calm. Building on the age-old art of storytelling this beautiful book re-tells 20 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that is thoroughly fun & accessible to children. Featuring superb full-page illustrations the stories will transport kids into an imaginary world of enlightenment & discovery where they will meet delightful characters & discover an easy-to-understand Buddhist message
- one that will help them think about how they can apply values such as patience perseverance honesty & generosity to their own lives. Designed to be read aloud by a parent or read by older children on their own these compelling narratives provide a pleasurable soothing transition into sleep.
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Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism encourages the belief that through its faith & practices spiritual & material blessings & benefits can be available to everyone in this life. Needs can be met & success achieved not merely for oneself but for others (and the world) through dedication to the Lotus Sutra a central teaching of Buddhism. It combines these personal objectives with the commitment to world peace ecology & the easing of suffering especially AIDS. Attracting such well known followers as Jeff Banks Sandie Shaw Tina Turner & Roberto Baggio Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism is rooted in a Buddhist tradition going back to the teachings of Nichiren in the 13th century & is part of an international movement based in Japan. ...

Karim lives with his Mum & Dad in a suburb of south London & dreams of making his escape to the bright lights of the big city. But his father is no ordinary Dad he is the buddha of suburbia a strange & compelling figure whose powers of meditation hold a circle of would-be mystics spellbound with the fascinations of the East. Among his disciples is the glamorous & ambitious Eva & when the buddha of suburbia runs off with her to a crumbling flat in Barons Court Karims life becomes changed in ways that even he had never dreamed of. ...

Jesus Gandhi & the Buddha all had brains built essentially like anyone else's yet they were able to harness their thoughts & shape their patterns of thinking in ways that changed history. With new breakthroughs in modern neuroscience & the wisdom of thousands of years of contemplative practice it is possible for us to shape our own thoughts in a similar way for greater happiness love compassion & wisdom. Buddha's Brain" joins the forces of modern neuroscience with ancient contemplative teachings to show readers how they can work toward greater emotional well-being healthier relationships more effective actions & deepened religious & spiritual understanding. This book will explain how the core elements of both psychological well-being & religious or spiritual life
- virtue mindfulness & wisdom
- are based in the core functions of the brain: regulating learning & valuing."

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The books are ideal preparation for GCSE religious studies long & short courses as well as being an invaluable resource for non-examined courses at key stage 4. The key features within the book lead students through the content in an interesting & fulfilling way; Key Questions ensure students know the direction of their learning Key Word definitions remove the ambiguity of subject specific words Weblinks increase the scope & scale of their learning Perspectives bring a sense of reality to the student & invoke discussion Test Yourself provides instant feedback Tasks & Assignments require explanation evaluation & provide exam preparation ...

Your hands-on guide to this widely practiced & ancient religion Buddhism one of the world's most widely practiced religions is a fascinating yet complex eastern religion that is rapidly spreading throughout western civilization. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What are the fundamental beliefs & history behind this religion? Buddhism For Dummies explores these questions & more in this updated guide to Buddhist culture. You'll gain an understanding of the origins of this ancient practice & how they're currently applied to everyday life. Whether you're a searcher of truth a student of religions or just curious about what makes Buddhism such a widely practiced religion this guide is for you. In plain English it defines the important terms explains the key concepts & explores in-depth a wide range of fascinating topics. New & expanded coverage on all the schools of Buddhism including Theravada Tibetan & Mahayana The continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama Updated coverage on daily observances celebrations styles practices meditation & more Continuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions engaging & accessible to everyone Buddhism For Dummies is your essential guide to this fascinating religion. ...

This is a book about awareness
- its about being awake & in touch with what is going on here & now. Practical & down-to-earth it
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In this follow-up to Buddhist Himalayas" Olivier & Danielle Follmi have once more worked in vivid colour to document the beauty of the majestic Himalayan landscape while delving yet deeper into the wisdom of the Tibetans. Each of the images presented here is mirrored by a meditation from one of the great masters & thinkers of Tibetan Buddhism among them His Holiness the Dalai Lama Kalou Rinpoche Chogyam Trungpa Anagarika Govinda & Shabkar. These insights divided into 52 themes to follow the rhythm of the year encompass subjects that touch all humanity: from money health & faith to trust & love. Their wisdom & power offer a means for daily meditation whatever the reader's beliefs or religious traditions." ...

Buddy has a hopeless father who is an aging rocker interested only in Elvis & bikes & living on the fringes of the under-world. When Buddy's mum walks out the two manage to strike up some kind of relationship
- until Buddy realizes that his dad is involved in something more serious than he suspected. A moving totally convincing account of a boy's faltering relationship with his father.
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