Gender, Identity and Tibetan Buddhism is a cross cultural study which creates links between the symbolic representations of gender in the philosophy of Tibetan buddhism and contemporary thinking in relation to identity politics and interubjectivity. It traces some of the...

It was left to Rhys Davids, virtually the first European scholar to devote himself exclusively to Pali and Buddhism, to unlock the key to Pali and point out to his contemporaries the rich vistas that lay beyond. In doing so...

This book has identified "the good of all" as the single most important criterion of excellence of any socio-spiritual approach to life's problems particularly in the context of the conflict-ridden society of today. The comprehensive coverage of this criterion, as...

This book underscores that the Gita is not for abandoning active life but for reconstructing. The book focuses particularly on the modern man. It does not deal with an imaginary or an ideal situation but with man's real life. It...

Gitabharatam is a book of Indian patriotic songs. While representing various geographical and linguistic units these songs capture the consciousness of mankind through the display of poetic truth that lead it swiftly to the domains of love, beauty and joy....

A Short Synopsis To arouse interest of the general public in the region, the third epic of India, the Glimpses of Devayana is now being brought out. It begins with the creation of universe and provides details of the four...

The avadana literature is the largess corpus of Sanskrit Buddhist texts available to us. By providing an annotated translation of and applying themethods of literary criticism to, a first-century account of the life of the saint Purna, the present study...

Glutinous-Rice-Eating Tradition in Vietnam (PB) | By Nguyen Xuan Hien (Author) | White Lotus. This study presents, on a multi-disciplinary basis, the fabulous role of glutinous rice in day-to-day life and in ceremonial festivities and religious manifestations. The author sums...

Discover the incredible health benefits of Go Vegan with Marlene Watson-Tara - Your Expert In Healthy Vegan Living. All 85 recipes in this beautifully illustrated book incorporate the healthiest foods on the planet. The colourful photographs of each recipe will...

In Rig Veda, we read, "ekam sad viprāḥ bahudhā vadanti" this means that which exists is One; sages call it by various names. If this is true that there is only one reality then why do we criticize others saying,...

The sacred in the Indian tradition is more an experience than a concept and goes much beyond the narrow confines of an organised temple or even a shrine. The gods of this tradition, as well as those who hold them...

The book calls into question our entire view of human history, and therefore our primary understanding of who we are as human beings inhabiting the planet earth. Although the book on the one level is a fascinating and colorful revelation...