With a heightening interest in Buddhism worldwide; and a fast-growing respect for the Dalai Lama as a preacher of peace and contentment; "Buddhism: On the Path to Nirvana" is a welcome and much needed introduction to the life and teachings of Buddha. Swati Chopra is the perfect guide as she walks the path of Buddha’s life with the reader to his eventual discovery of the joy of being. Interesting cameos on Padmasambhava; the mandalas; Jatakas and excerpts from an interview with the Dalai Lama add to the readers’ understanding of Buddhism. Lavishly illustrated with almost 200 images depicting varying aspects of Buddhism in south east Asia - stupas; temples; rock carvings; monasteries; rites and ceremonies; religious objects and symbols; lamas in prayer - this is a book that will inform and enlighten the reader.
#1017950 in Books TouchWood Editions 2007-10-23 2007-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.62 x .85 x 5.67l; .95 #File Name: 1894898605320 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An amazing journal. Hearne's trek makes Lewis and Clark's jog ...By Gordon PeckAn amazing journal. Hearne's trek makes Lewis and Clark's jog look like a walk in a park. I cannot imagine taking off from the Hudson Bay in the middle of December with only one pair of buckskins; a rifle; a blanket and an extra pair of shorts and walking along the Artic Sea for two years. This journal should be required reading in all schools.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a very good book if you are deep into Canadian HistoryBy FarleyThis is a very good book if you are deep into Canadian History. It helps if you are familiar with Samuel Hearne before you start it. It isn't written like a novel; it is more technical in nature. I enjoyed it and thought it gave a very good account of Hearne's travels.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a very interesting book. Samuel Hearn undertook ...By FTRThis is a very interesting book. Samuel Hearn undertook a very difficult journey with some very unreliable guides. He was a greenhorn; and you watch him gain skills and knowledge. A very courageous man.
