Robert Thurman Libri

Maggio 1995. In un bar di Woodstock, tra un concitato vociare di cadenze europee, si incontrano due singolari personaggi. Il primo è una delle più indiscusse autorità del buddhismo tibetano in America, colui che il Dalai Lama ha ribattezzato Tenzin, il Sostenitore della Dottrina; il secondo è uno scrittore dalla vita turbolenta, segnata da alcool, relazioni instabili e ambizioni frustrate. Nulla li accomuna, se non il luogo di nascita, Woodstock appunto, un posto ottuso e mondano per il primo, attraente per il secondo. Eppure, tra presentazioni e convenevoli, dolci e caffè, i due progettano insieme una spedizione sul Kailash, il monte che, nella tradizione buddhista tibetana, è il centro dell'universo, la sede del palazzo dell'Illuminato e delle sessantadue divinità beate. Per Thurman, il Kailash non evoca soltanto il cuore della dottrina buddista, ma è la chiave per accedere al mutamento vero dell'esistenza. Per Wise, invece, il bisogno disperato di sottoporsi a una disciplina e, insieme, neve e gelo, altitudini inebrianti e paesaggi incomparabili. Questi due punti di vista, così opposti e complementari, alimentano il racconto della spedizione racchiuso in questo libro e ne fanno una delle più complete descrizioni del Kailash e della civiltà tibetana.

Man of Peace presents the Dalai Lama's amazing life and vision, in the high tension of the military occupation of Tibet and the ongoing genocide of its people--a moving work of political and historical nonfiction brought to life in the graphic novel form here for all to see.

"Man of Peace" showcases the Dalai Lama's remarkable life and vision amidst Tibet's military occupation and ongoing genocide. This poignant political and historical nonfiction is brought to life in a graphic novel format, making it accessible and impactful for readers.

In addition to capturing brilliantly the overwhelming beauty of Tibet, Kazuyoshi Nomachi reveals in his photography a rare intimacy with the country that comes from many visits spent living among its people. Through Nomachi's eyes we witness the beauty of a land and its people whose gentle spirituality is threatened by the onslaught of a different set of values from the outside world. Complementing the photographs is authoritative and informative text edited by Robert Thurman.

To Tibetan Buddhists, Mount Kailash is the most magical place on earth, a place where one's prayers are answered instantly. The journey to the diamond-shaped peak is arduous, as it is located in the heart of the world's tallest mountains; yet it is well worth the effort. For according to tradition, one trip around the sacred mountain at 18,600 feet can wipe away the sins of a lifetime. It was this promise of transformation that inspired Robert Thurman, preeminent Buddhist scholar and teacher, to lead a group of eager pilgrims on the spiritual trek of a lifetime. Among the group was a former student and longtime friend, Tad Wise. Together, Thurman and Wise recount their experience circling the mountain, in chapters that counterpoint the most profound inner teachings of Tibetan Buddhism with a magnificent description of a land of awesome beauty and unexpected hardships. Chronicling the inner as well as the outer journey, confrontations both physical and metaphysical, Circling the Sacred Mountain serves as an inspiring metaphor for the challenging passage to enlightenment open to each of us.

When people and circumstances upset us, how do we deal with them? Often, we feel victimized. We become hurt, angry, and defensive. We end up seeing others as enemies, and when things don’t go our way, we become enemies to ourselves. But what if we could move past this pain, anger, and defensiveness? Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, this book introduces us to the four kinds of enemies we encounter in the outer enemy, people, institutions, and situations that mean to harm us; the inner enemy, anger, hatred, fear, and other destructive emotions; the secret enemy, self-obsession that isolates us from others; and the super-secret enemy, deep-seated self-loathing that prevents us from finding inner freedom and true happiness. In this practical guide, we learn not only how to identify our enemies, but more important, how to transform our relationship to them. Love Your Enemies teaches us how to . . . break free from the mode of “us” versus “them” thinking develop compassion, patience, and love accept what is beyond our control embrace lovingkindness, right speech, and other core concepts Throughout, authors Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman share stories and exercises for achieving finding peace within yourself and with the world. Drawing from ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychology, Love Your Enemies presents tools that are useful for all readers.

Bound in the publisher's original red cloth with the title stamped in gilt on the spine. The Tibetan word for "wisdom" is stamped in gilt on the front cover. Photographs by John Bigelow Taylor. 278 illustrations, including 263 plates; 2 maps. The bottom edge has a remainder mark, otherwise fine. The front cover of the dust jacket has a blemish where a price sticker was removed, otherwise fine.

An intimate portrait of Tibetans and Buddhism by a leading Magnum photographer.

The book explores the implications of Tibet's cultural suppression, highlighting its significance for oppressed peoples globally. It emphasizes the environmental impact of changes in Tibet's ecosystem on the world's climate. Additionally, it reflects on the spiritual and physical connection to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who remains unable to return to his homeland, underscoring the profound loss for Tibet and its people.

Robert Thurman asks us to examine our assumptions about life and death, and to consider the possibility that our lives are not only meaningful, but that they have an enormous impact. Following the teachings of the Buddha, Infinite Life introduces seven Buddhist virtues for cultivating the positive in our lives. Robert Thurman teaches the reader to let go of a rigid sense of 'self' and to fully experience full satisfaction with ourselves, the people who surround us and contribute meaningfully to the world.