The acclaimed New Encyclopedia of Islam comprehensively encompasses the beliefs, practices, history, and culture of the Islamic world in a single, accessible volume. Now extensively revised and updated with over 300 new entries, The New Encyclopedia of Islam describes all aspects of the religion, from its rituals, sects, and prayers to its political movements, social institutions, and spiritual…
Buddhism is a faith that commands over 100 million followers throughout the world. Buddha revolutionized the religious ideas of his time to advocate a new way of living. All that is known about him comes from a collection of ancient writings that fuse history, biography and myth. Karen Armstrong distils from these the key events of Buddha's life: his birth as Siddhartha Gotama in the 5th centur…
Hidup ini terasa indah dengan pengalaman dan orang-orang baru yang kita temui. Pengalaman membuat kita mendapatkan pelajaran tak ternilai dalam hidup, sedangkan orang-orang yang kita temui memberikan kita inspirasi dalam menjalani hidup. Cerita-cerita dalam buku ini dalah kumpulan cerita tentang pelajaran tak ternilai dan inspirasi hidup yang dihimpun menjadi suatu keindahan sebuah proses pembe…
Teks sampul belakang Dhammapada merupakan bagian dari Tipitaka yang memuat banyak intisari ajaran Buddha, mengandung makna dan kearifan kehidupan nyata yang disuarakan oleh Buddha Gotama sejak 2600 tahun silam. Para intelektualitika dan awam menaruh perhatian cukup besar terhadap kitab ini, bagaikan asi buat bayi mungil dan makanan bergizi bagi orang dewasa. Kitab yan…
from the back cover: As this is a Dharma text, we request that it be treated with respect. If you are finished with it, please pass it on to others or offer it to a monastery, school or public library. Thanks for your co-operation. Namo Amitabha!
Kerajaan Kanguru di ambang kehancuran saat sesosok monster asing muncul dan merajalela. Dia pemarah, mengerikan, dan menjijikkan pula. Makin dilawan, makin besar dan makin kuatlah dia. Raja, perdana menteri, agen rahasia, dan seluruh kepala suku satwa pun kehabisan akal. Agaknya, hanya guru bijak kerajaan, Kangarooguru, yang mampu menyelamatkan negeri itu dari petaka. Sayangnya, akibat difitnah…
The Buddhist Publication Society is an approved charity dedicated to making known the Teaching of the Buddha, which has a vital message for people of all creeds. Founded in 1958, the BPS has published a wide variety of books and booklets covering a great range of topics. Its publications include accurate annotated translations of the Buddha's discourses, standard reference works, as well as …