Siddhantabindu of Srimat Madhusudana Sarasvati
Prasaranga: University Printing Press, 1981. First edition (stated). Paperback. Octavo in white DJ; 140 p. In Sanskrit and English. || Religion; Buddhism; Philosophy. More
Buddhism
A treasury of the Buddha's discourses from the Majjhima-nikaya (middle collection)
Bangkok: Mahamakut Rajavidyalaya Press, ND [1977?]. Paperback. Three quarto volumes in printed offwhite wraps; 292, 309 & 256 pages; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references. Scarce, and more so in this complete set of three. Dharma (Buddhism). More
Arts of Asia ; September - October 1985 ; Volume 15 , Number 5 ;; Far Eastern Lacquer in Los Anglese [cover subtitle]
Kowloon, Hong Kong: Arts of Asia Publications, 1985. Paperback. Large quarto in glossy white, color photo illus wraps;. Includes the following well-illustrated articles: Hawaiian Dance Revival [hula]; Coiffure in Orissan Sculpture Part II: Brahmanical Female Figures and Buddhist Images ; Manansala: Master by the Lake ; Royal Regalia of Thailand;... More
Zen: Direct Pointing to Reality
New York: Crossroad, 1979. Hardcover. 96 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm. In English. || Series: The Illustrated library of sacred imagination. More
The spirit of peace ;; [by] His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Frédérique Hatier ; translated from the French by Dominique Side ; photography by Ian Cumming.
London: Thorsons, 2002. First edition, first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Small quarto in color illus black & red photo illus DJ; ix, 165 p. : col. ill., col. ports. ; 26 cm. A beautifully produced book, with many excellent, high quality color photos. Printed on coated stock. From the... More
Udana:; Pali - English Bilingual Study Edition
2010. Paperback. Orange and black octavo ; 276 p, 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches. Out of Print. In Pali and English // Buddhism -- Philosophy -- Wisdom -- Translations. More
Saddhammapajjotika; the commentary on the Mahaniddesa
London: Humphrey Milford, 1940. Presumed first edition. Hardcover. Volume III only (of three) Octavo in printed paper boards; 157p. Text in Roman transliterated Pali. Buddhism. Ancient South Asia. The Niddesa is Buddhist scripture in the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism and included the Sutta Pitaka's Khuddaka Nikaya. Pali Text Society. More
Sarattha-ppakasini : Buddhagosa's commentary on the Sanyutta-nikaya. Vol. 1 On Sagatha-Vagga
London: Published for the Pali Text Society by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, 1929. First edition (presumed). Hardcover. Volume 1 only. Octavo in printed paper boards; vi, 356; 23 cm; bibliographical references and index. Pali text romanized, preface in English. Buddhism. Ancient South Asia. More
Le souffle purificateur tibetain
Sainte-Ruffine, France: Maisonneuve, 1979. Paperback. Green octavo; 146 p : b&w illus ; 21 cm. In French. Scarce. || Meditation -- Buddhism; Psychology. More
The Supreme and his four children :; five spiritual dictionaries
New York: Fleet Press Corp. 1973. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Paperback. Blue-black octavo; 60 p; 22 cm. Religion & Spirituality; Buddhism. More
The art of happiness at work
New York: Riverhead Books, 2003. First edition, first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Octavo in black DJ; 212 p ; 24 cm. Discusses how to understand the nature of work, the correlation between productivity and happiness, and the fulfillment potential of a career. --WorldCat. || Contents: Transforming dissatisfaction at work... More
One Dharma :; the emerging Western Buddhism
[San Francisco]: HarperSanFrancisco, 2002. First edition, first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Octavo in blue DJ (blue spine); x, 214 p ; 24 cm. This book looks at the history of Buddhism & explores the central teachings & practices of Western Buddhism. || Preface by His Holiness The Dalai Lama... More
Zen moments
(Berkeley, California): Open Books, 2000. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Paperback. White octavo, 36 pages ; 22 cm. Inscribed and signed by author. || Zen Buddhism -- Anecdotes, Essays. More
Maitreya on Buddha nature: A new translation of Asanga's mahayana uttara tantra sastra
Forres: Altea, 1999. Paperback. Octavo in purple, red and yellow wrappers (yellow spine); 345 pp., 24 cm. In English. || "by Ken and Katia Holmes with a comprehensive commentary based upon traditional Kagyu explanations according to its contemporary masters Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoché and Khempo Tsultim Gyamtso Rinpoché by Ken Holmes." More
Buddhism and the Cosmos
London: Macdonald, 1985. First edition (stated). Hardcover. Black-cloth octavo in white DJ; 368 p. ; 23 cm. Buddhist cosmology; Physics. More
Buddhist images; by Taikichi Irie & Shigeru Aoyama. Translated by Thomas I. Elliott. Color Books,; 18 [series]
Osaka: Hoikusha, 1971 (1970. Second edition (stated). Paperback. 12mo in illus color wraps and orginal transparent plastic protector; 136 p. illus. 15 cm. Translation of: Butsuzo. Many high-quality color photo reprods. In this case "edition" refers most likley to printing. A lovely , near-mint copy and uncommon thus. // Sculpture -- Japan. Sculpture, Buddhist -- Japan. More
The gem ornament of manifold oral instructions : which benefits each and everyone appropriately; By his Eminence Kalu Rinpoche
San Francisco: KDK Publications, 1986. First edition (presumed). Paperback. Octavo in blue photo-illis self-wrappers; xiv, 204 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. A paperback original (presumed). // Spiritual life; Buddhism; Buddha; Buddhism ; China -- Tibet -- Doctrines. Kar-ma-pa (Sect) -- Doctrines. . More
This precious life :; Tibetan Buddhist teachings on the path to enlightenment
Boston: Shambhala, 2003. First edition, first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Octavo in a red DJ ; xiii, 192 p. ; 23 cm. Buddhism -- Spirituality -- Philosophy. More
Manorathapurani, commentary on the Anguttara nikaya. Vol. IV. Sattaka -- Athaka -- Navaka -- Nipata-Vannan.
London: Humprhey Milford; Oxford University Press, 1940. First edition (presumed). Hardcover. Vol IV only. Octavo in printed paper boards; vii, 207p. South Asia. Buddhism. Tipitaka. Suttapitaka. Anguttaranikaya. Text in Roman transliterated Pali. Buddhism. Ancient South Asia. More
After the ecstasy, the laundry :; how the heart grows wise on the spiritual path
New York: Bantam Books, 2000. First edition, first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Large octavo in white DJ; xxi, 314 p ; 25 cm. Spiritual life; Biography -- Buddhism. More
The Madman's Middle Way: Reflections on Reality of the Tibetan Monk Gendun Chopel
Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2006. First edition, first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Octavo in tan cloth with red titles on spine in black and white and red dust jakcet; 258 pp., 24 cm. In English; Translated from the Tibetan; Series: Buddhism and modernity; || Abstract: "Gendun Chopel is... More
Saddhammappakasini; commentary on the Patisambhidamagga. Vol. III
London: Published for the Pali Text Society by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, 1929. First edition (presumed). Hardcover. Volume III only (of three). Octavo in printed paper boards; p529-738; 23 cm; bibliographical references and index. Roman transliterated Pali text. Buddhism; South Asia; Tipitaka. Suttapitaka. Khuddakanikaya. Patisambhidamagga. More
Von Buddha bis C.G. Jung :; Religion als lebendige Erfahrung
Olten: Walter-Verlag, 1990. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Hardcover. Octavo in an orange DJ (yellow spine); 378 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. In German // Religions -- Buddhism -- Spirtuality -- Psychology -- German. More
A simple monk :; writings on His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Novato, CA: New World Library, 2001. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Hardcover. Quarto in an orange DJ(red spine) ; 143 p : color illus, map ; 27 cm. Dalai lamas -- Biography -- Civil rights -- Buddishm. More