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05 Three Principal Aspects of the Path with Dr. Jan Willis: Wisdom 05-22-17

By Jan Willis — 2017

Dr. Jan Willis delves into wisdom, exploring the concept of 'anatman', The Heart Sutra, and various similes that are used to bring us closer to understanding the true nature of reality.

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Yoga, Power & Spirit: Patanjali the Shaman

Derived from an ancient oral tradition, when the Divine feminine was worshiped, the Yoga Sutras were once taught by priests and scholars from a masculine tradition that obscured their deep wisdom.

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Alberto Villoldo
2017
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Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

BKS Iyengar’s translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the “bible” of yoga. This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga.

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B.K.S. Iyengar
2002
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Core of the Yoga Sutras: The Definitive Guide to the Philosophy of Yoga

B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of ‘yoga for all’, which has made it into a worldwide phenomenon.

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B.K.S. Iyengar, The Dalai Lama (foreword)
2012
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Beyond the Self: Conversations between Buddhism and Neuroscience

Buddhism shares with science the task of examining the mind empirically; it has pursued, for two millennia, direct investigation of the mind through penetrating introspection. Neuroscience, on the other hand, relies on third-person knowledge in the form of scientific observation.

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Matthieu Ricard, Wolf Singer
2018
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One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism

We are living in remarkable times. A genuine Western Buddhism is now taking birth, writes Joseph Goldstein, one of America's most respected Buddhist teachers.

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Joseph Goldstein
2003
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Teachings of the Buddha

For 2,500 years, the wisdom of Buddha has offered an estimated one and half billion people a systematic way to see clearly, live wisely, and cultivate inner calm. This simple volume distills the essence of Buddha's teachings, a way of life followed by more than one quarter of the human race.

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Jack Kornfield (editor)
1993
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Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha (World Cultures Through Time)

Siddhartha Gautama was born to an Indian king and later changed Indian culture through his beliefs. This inspiring biography allows readers to explore the incredible life of Siddartha Gautama and learn how he later became known as “The Buddha.

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Lisa Zamosky
2007
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In the Buddha’s Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon

This landmark collection is the definitive introduction to the Buddha's teachings—in his own words.

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Bhikkhu Bodhi (translator), The Dalai Lama (foreword)
2005
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Turning the Wheel: Essays on Buddhism and Writing

"Were it not for the Buddhadharma, says Charles Johnson in his preface to Turning the Wheel, "I'm convinced that, as a black American and an artist, I would not have been able to successfully negotiate my last half century of life in this country.

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Charles Johnson
2007
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Buddhism: The First Millennium

Beginning with the events immediately following the dark days after the death of Shakyamuni and continuing over a period of 1,000 years, this dynamic tome covers a vast and complex series of events and developments in the history of Buddhism.

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Daisaku Ikeda, Burton Watson (translator)
2009
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