Cushman, Anne:ENLIGHTENMENT FOR BEGINNERS
- Prima edizione 2012, ISBN: 9781405038911
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Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Shambhala Pubns, 1995. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. NO highlights,NO annotations,NO underlinings..From th… Altro …
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.: Shambhala Pubns, 1995. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. NO highlights,NO annotations,NO underlinings..From the Publisher In this book (previously published under the title Living Buddhist Masters), Jack Kornfield presents the heart of Buddhist practice as taught by twelve highly respected masters from Southeast Asia, Here, renowned teachers such as Mahasi Sayadaw, U Ba Khin, Mohnyin Sayadaw, and Achaan Maha Boowa describe a rich variety of meditation techniques-practices that can lead to the dissolution of a limited sense of self, an awakening of insight, compassion for all beings, and the realization of Nirvana. In other chapters, Achaan Chaa, Achaan Buddhadasa, and Sunlun Sayadaw offer practices clarifying the essential attitude that will allow each person to discover the truth of the Buddha's teaching here and now-the living Dharma. The book also provides an introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism and a look at the Buddhist tradition as taught in Burma, Thailand, and Laos.., Shambhala Pubns, 1995, New Delhi, India: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2003 The paintings in the Buddhist caves of Ajanta (first century BC and fifth century AD) convey unique insights into the life and beliefs of ancient Indians. Alongside, the paintings of Buddhist legends, which aimed to convey Buddhist ethics, the caves also contain scores of non-narrative paintings. Many of them depict the Buddha, the Bodhisatvas, or other Buddhist themes, but the greater portion is made up of images that are only loosely connected to the Buddhist faith: they show lucky charms and auspicious scenes from the worlds of the genies and gods, who showered humans with material wealth rather than assisting them on the path of Nirvana. The book presents line drawings of many of these devotional and ornamental paintings, together with brief summaries of their interpretations. On the basis of literary references, many of the scenes and symbols are identified here for the first time. Printed Pages: 43 with 264 line drawings.. First Edition. Paperback. New/New. 31 Cms x 23 Cms., Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2003, New Delhi, India: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2003 The paintings in the Buddhist caves of Ajanta (first century BC and fifth century AD) convey unique insights into the life and beliefs of ancient Indians. Alongside, the paintings of Buddhist legends, which aimed to convey Buddhist ethics, the caves also contain scores of non-narrative paintings. Many of them depict the Buddha, the Bodhisatvas, or other Buddhist themes, but the greater portion is made up of images that are only loosely connected to the Buddhist faith: they show lucky charms and auspicious scenes from the worlds of the genies and gods, who showered humans with material wealth rather than assisting them on the path of Nirvana. The book presents line drawings of many of these devotional and ornamental paintings, together with brief summaries of their interpretations. On the basis of literary references, many of the scenes and symbols are identified here for the first time. Printed Pages: 43 with 264 line drawings.. First Edition. Paperback. New/New. 31 Cms x 23 Cms., Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2003, Zoland Books. Hardcover. 1581950020 Editorial Reviews\n\nFrom Publishers Weekly\nWeighing in at 30 pages of text, with an additional 34 pages of Laguarigue's photographs (17 in halftone, 15 in color), Chamoiseau's latest offering is a wisp of a tale, as ephemeral as the Creole spirit-creature it invokes. Inspired by the recollections of workers at the renowned and nearly sacred Saint-Etienne rum distillery of Gros-Morne, Martinique, Chamoiseau lyrically elaborates the story of a benign and beautiful spirit-creature called Elvira, whose mysterious presence haunts the place. Isidore, a simpleton who does menial chores at the distillery, is the first to catch a glimpse of an evanescent something, at the workers' annual rum-tasting. Fated ever after to attempt to recapture the experience, he only manages to be uprooted by raving rum, howling over the lost vision. A few other workers see Elmira, then try to evoke or describe her, only to fail. Possessing a variable beauty, fluid like the ocean lifting its acclamations to the sky, she is known to leave her witnesses not terrified, but dependent forevermore. The unnamed narrator has never seen ElmiraAperhaps, she speculates, because she lacks some degree of innocence, but she herself is a memorable character. More than 100 years old, she is one of the few remaining workers who still holds all the secrets necessary to produce a successful batch of rum. No word is superfluous here, and as in his previous works (Texaco; Solibo Magnificent), Chamoiseau delights the reader with prose that begs to be read aloud. Names like Th?olom?ne, Colocom?de, At?thonaseArecall the luscious tones of Martinican Creole. Supplemented by photographs of the weathered old distillery set deep in palm-covered hills, and by soulful, somber portraits of Gros-Morne residents, this is a small but lovely addition to Chamoiseau's works available in English. Agent, The French Publishers Agency. First serial to Transition. (Aug.)\nCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.\n\nFrom Kirkus Reviews\nSeven Dreams Of Elmira ($20.00; Aug.; 64 pp.; photographs by Jean-Luc Laguardique; 1-58195-002-0): This quaint and curious little volume combines a number of striking photographs (black and white and color landscapes and portraits) that celebrate the West Indian island of Martinique with a terse prose poem written by that island's most successful literary export: the Creole-born author of such lush, exuberant fictions as Texaco (1997) and Solibo Magnificent (1998). Chamoiseau's tongue- in-cheek tale describes the drowsy state of nirvana enjoyed by the long-lived inhabitants of Gros-Morne, home of the Saint- Etienne distillery, where the world's best rum is produced and the inexplicable appearances of an unknown and otherworldly beauty (the eponymous Elmira) seem to preside over, and bless its spiritous bounty. A minor but charming addition to Chamoiseaus exotic and distinctive oeuvre. -- Copyright ?1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. . Fine., Zoland Books, Victor Gollancz. 1995. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A highly collectible first edition, protected in a new brodart wrapper. Too many rock books--particularly those about the recently, luridly dead-- a re hastily assembled from clippings and feature only the most superficial a ssessment of the artist and music in question. It's a pleasure to report, t hen, that veteran music journalist Christopher Sandford has produced a soli dly researched and coherently argued portrait of Nirvana's front man. The a uthor doesn't flinch from the ugly aspects of Kurt Cobain's personality and lifestyle, nor is he wholly admiring of the music. This critical perspecti ve ultimately makes Cobain more human and his 1994 suicide more tragic. -- This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description Here is the first biography to explore, with shocking detail, the drama that formed this troubled, tragic rock star. Neither an apology nor a condemnation, Kurt Cobain presents a vivid insider's view of the life and death of a man who galvanized a generation and gave birth to the "grunge" revolution with his band Nirvana. Sandford portrays the provocative, small-town rebel with the talent of John Lennon, and then shows him at work on concert stages in Seattle, New York, and London. Readers follow the struggles of Cobain's emotional life-his tumultuous relationships with family and his fellow band members, his drug addiction and sexual appetite, his stormy marriage to Courtney Love, and the birth of his daughter, who, as Cobain wrote in his suicide note, "reminds me too much of who I used to be." During his research, Sandford has had access to Cobain's family, his colleague, Victor Gollancz, 1995, <DIV>Did you know that John Lennon played an Epiphone Casino? Or that the guitarists of Sonic Youth and Wilco favored Fender Jazzmasters? Or that Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters so loved the Trini Lopez that Gibson created a signature model of it for him?<BR><BR>They’re the biggest and baddest axes in the world—and they’re all here! <I>The Guitar & Amp Sourcebook</I> is an illustrated history contains the most important guitars and amps—the ones that have rocked our world and changed history. You’ll get the skinny on the most popular models, the vintage pieces, and the rare beauties, as well as brand comparisons like Gibson vs Fender, recommendations for the best beginner equipment, and a listing of the guitars used by popular musicians.<br><BR>Sprinkled with quotes from musicians on their personal favorites and advice from a pro about the best pieces, this is the book no guitar lover should be without.<BR></DIV> Weight:0 lbs, Thunder Bay Press, 10/16/2012 0:00:00, Salem, Oregon: Silver Falls Press, 2003. "Now, Judith Anderson brings her experience in consulting with Fortune 500 companies and an uncanny insight into behavior in the corporate environment, and shows how to transform workplace frustrations into Corporate Nirvana. She deals with some of the most prevalent behaviors and attitudes, from patriarchal CEO's who say they want honest feedback and then punish those who tell the truth, to corporate cultures where the attitude is 'it will never change around here.' With fascinating real-life vignettes she illustrates how to turn such situations around so you can tap into the dormant wellsprings of creativity and productivity." This book has 278 pages and is illustrated.. ISBN: 0-9724041-0-4. Not Given. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Accelerated Productivity. Catalogs: Management, Business., Silver Falls Press, 2003, London, United Kingdom: Virgin Books. Very Good/Good. 1995. First Edition. Decorative Laminated Boards. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall 1852275413 Hardback [Weighs 1.5+ kgs. Non-UK customers please contact us about shipping options prior to placing an order From its explosive beginning in the Fifties, rock 'n' roll has becoeme the key expression of youthful creativity, and has guaranteed hysteria, hostility, adulation and excitement ever since. Here is a book which tells that story in all its sprawling glory, from the peak achievemnets of rock's most gifted artists to the tales of excess, folly and disaster that have often followed in their wake. This comprehensive musical chronology traces the highs and the lows of the performers who made it all happen, including the greats - from Elvis and The Beatles to the Sex Pistols and Nirvana - as well as the unsung, the unholy and the simple unhinged. Illustrated. Illustrated laminated boards. Couple of slight nips to bottom board. Couple of slight marks to inside cover. Very slight wear to corners of D/J.(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) ., Virgin Books, 1995, High in the rearified air of the Himalayas stands the great Lamasery of Potala, and here, as a young boy, Lobsang Rampa came to study the teachings of the Lord Buddha. Through the eyes of this young acolyte we learn of the life of Prince Gautama and his discovery of the Middle Way, the four Noble Truths and the state of Nirvana. Those who have readof Lobsang Rampa's experiences in the Lamaseries of Tibet will be greatly moved by this personal story of the transition of a daring, and sometimes disobedient, youth into a serious, deep-thinking young man possessing quite exceptional sensory abilities. (quoiting from the back of this book)., Corgi, 1977, Mehras , 2011. H. pp. 103 Here to Eternity depicts a fascinating pictorial journey from samsara (day to day world) to nirvana (salvation), a journey that has fascinated scholars and writers, rationalists and spiritualists alike across the centuries. And perhaps nowhere else this journey comes to life more vividly and colourfully than at the Kumbh and the Gangasagar congregation. Barun Darta's camera lingers lovingly on the teeming multitude at Kumbh Mela and Gangasagar Mela to offer us a visual insight of man's relentless quest from the mundane to the spiritual. Datta's camera moves animatedly and the quest for an inne, Mehras, 2011, ( Arundale Centenary Edition ) Dust jacket in a clear protective sleeve, some loss to edges, signs of repairs. Blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling on spine and upper cover. No ownership inscription. Frontis plate. xxii, 4, 259 pages clean and tight. This book is a description of Nirvana and Nirvanic consciousness as experienced by the author. Each section is the pen impression of the Nirvanic landscape just as it impressed itself upon me at that time " writes Dr. G. S. Arundale. Here is a remarkable passage: " Bathed in the lightningstanding-still which is Nirvana, Theosophical Publishing House, 1978, Atlanta: Pendulum Books. 1968. "190pp+ads. A pornographic novel written in whimsical English – e.g. ‘soul’ being spelled ‘sole,’ &c., &c. Has been ascribed to Gene Fowler, who was the author of similar work called THE DEMI-WANG. NIRVANA was originally circulated in mimeographed form, and its first appearance in printed form may date to 1934; that is the date given in the introduction here, as well as the date of a copy (presumably first) published by the Valhallian Sectarian Press. 025" Paperback. Light shelfwear. Very good, Pendulum Books, 1968, Editorial Sirio. Paperback. New. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. Expedite Shipping Available., Editorial Sirio, Editorial Sirio. Paperback. New. Ships Fast. Expedite Shipping Available., Editorial Sirio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Pan Macmillan Australia, 2008. 371pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper nominally scuffed only. " . . . a hip, true to life take on the quest for enlightenment and the disarming and delightful twists along the way. Author Anne Cushman has been practising yoga and Buddhist meditation for over 20 years. She is a contributing editor, and her essays on yoga, meditation and daily life have been widely published. She is the co-author of 'From Here to Nirvana', a travel guide to spiritual India . . . " Originally published in 2008 under the title 'Enlightenment For Idiots' by Shay Areheart Books. Book weight approx. 440g. . First Thus. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., Pan Macmillan Australia, 2008<
