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Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Culture: An Investigation of the Nine Best-Known Groups of SymbolsISBN 0861710479 (0-86171-047-9)
Softcover, Wisdom Pubns
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Circling the Sacred Mountain : A Spiritual Adventure Through the Himalayasby Robert A. Thurman , Tad WiseISBN 0553103466 (0-553-10346-6)
Hardcover, Bantam Books
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Essential Tibetan Buddhismby Robert A. Thurman , Tad WiseISBN 0062510517 (0-06-251051-7)
Softcover, Harpercollins
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Essential Tibetan Buddhism'Book summary:In this highly readable collection, Robert Thurman brings together the jewels of Tibetan literature that have made their own distinctive contribution to "the great river of Buddhism." He introduces the selection with an overview of essential Buddhist thought, orienting the reader with a history of Buddhism's development, from its origins in India, expansion across Asia, and flowering on Tibetan soil. Explaining the distinctive attainment of Tibetan Buddhist civilization as "the vivid sense of Buddhas in ordinary, daily reality," Thurman guides readers through selections that speak to the possibility of liberation for all beings. Stressing also the importance of the teacher or mentor figure in Tibetan Buddhist practice, he presents key texts from teachers whose words serve as inspiration to those seeking the path toward enlightenment. Excerpts culled from the vastness of the Tibetan canon include the hymns to the liberator goddess Tara, pieces from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, writings on mentor worship from the first Panchen Lama, and selections from esoteric tantric practice texts. The volume ends with the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize lecture by Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, illustrating the enduring relevance of this ancient wisdom for modern life. --Uma Kukathas [via]
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Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti: A Mahayana Scriptureby Robert A. Thurman , Tad WiseISBN 8120808746 (81-208-0874-6)
Hardcover, South Asia Books
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The Holy Teaching of Vimalkirti: A Mahayana Scriptureby Robert A. Thurman , Tad WiseISBN 0271006013 (0-271-00601-3)
Softcover, Pennsylvania State Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti: A Mahayana Scripture'Book summary:This book presents the major teachings of Mahayana Buddhism in a precise, dramatic, and even humorous form. For two millennia this Sutra, called the "jewel of the Mahayana Sutras" has enjoyed immense popularity among Mahayana Buddhists in India, central and southeast Asia, Japan, and especially China, where its incidents were the basis for a style in art and literature prevalent during several centuries. Robert Thurman's translation makes available in relatively nontechnical English the Tibetan version of this key Buddhist scripture, previously known to the English-speaking world only through translations from Chinese texts. The Tibetan version is generally conceded to be more faithful to the original Sanskrit than are the Chinese texts. The Tibetan version also is clearer, richer, and more precise in its philosophical and psychological expression. The twelve books of the Sutra are accompanied by an introduction and an epilogue by Dr. Thurman and by three glossaries: Sanskrit terms, numerical categories, and technical terms. [via]
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In the Presence of My Enemies: Memoirs of Tibetan Nobleman Tsipon Shugubaby Robert A. Thurman , Tad WiseISBN 0940666626 (0-940666-62-6)
Softcover, Clear Light Pub
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Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happinessby Robert A. Thurman , Tad WiseISBN 1573227196 (1-57322-719-6)
Softcover, Riverhead Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness'Book summary:Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman (yes, he is the father of Uma) was named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential people in 1997. Here's why: Thurman has a knack for helping laymen understand the teachings and history of Buddhism while also explaining why it has taken root in the West. Thurman was the first Westerner to be ordained as a monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition after studying under the Dalai Lama in 1964. In this highly polished memoir he tells the story of his pupilage under His Holiness, which was a frolic in Sunday school compared to the task of integrating Buddhism into cold war America. This is an optimistic and highly satisfying discussion of how Buddhism has shaped the life of one fascinating scholar as well as the course of Western spirituality. --Gail Hudson [via]
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Mandalaby Robert A. Thurman , Denise P. LeidyISBN 1570622973 (1-57062-297-3)
Softcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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The Politics of Enlightenment: A Handbook for the Cool Revolutionby Robert A. Thurman , Denise P. LeidyISBN 0805016139 (0-8050-1613-9)
Hardcover, Henry Holt & Co
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Speech of Gold: Reason and Enlightenment in the Tibetan Buddhismby Robert A. ThurmanISBN 8120804511 (81-208-0451-1)
Hardcover, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers (Pvt. Ltd)
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The Tibetan Book of the Deadby Robert A. ThurmanISBN 0553370901 (0-553-37090-1)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'Book summary:Imagine that as you leave your body at death, you hear the voice of a loved one whispering in your ear explanations of everything you see in the world beyond. Unlike other translations of Bar do thos grol (or The Tibetan Book of the Dead), Robert Thurman's takes literally the entire gamut of metaphysical assumptions. Thurman translates Bar do thos grol as The Great Book of Natural Liberation through Understanding in the Between. It is one of many mortuary texts of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism and is commonly recited to or by a person facing imminent death. Thurman reproduces it for this purpose, explaining in some depth the Tibetan conception of postmortem existence. Over as many as 12 days, the deceased person is given explanations of what he or she sees and experiences and is guided through innumerable visions of the realms beyond to reach eventual liberation, or, failing that, a safe rebirth. Like a backpacker's guide to a foreign land, Thurman's version is clear, detailed, and sympathetic to the inexperienced voyager. It includes background and supplementary information, and even illustrations (sorry, no maps). Don't wait until the journey has begun. Every page should be read and memorized well ahead of time. --Brian Bruya [via]
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Wisdom and Compassion: The Sacred Art of Tibetby Marilyn M. Rhie, Robert A. Thurman , John Bigelow TaylorISBN 0500236259 (0-500-23625-9)
Hardcover, Thames & Hudson
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Worlds of Transformation : Tibetan Art of Wisdom and Compassionby Marilyn M. Rhie, Robert A. Thurman , David JacksonISBN 0810963876 (0-8109-6387-6)
Hardcover, Abrams , Incorporated, Harry N.
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