Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakāvatāra) is a central work of Buddhist philosophy for two reasons. First, it provides an introduction to Madhyamaka, one of the three major philosophical schools of Buddhist thought (the other two being Abhidharma and Yogācāra). Second, within Madhyamaka, Candrakīrti's text occupies a very prominent role. This is primarily ...(展开全部)

Candrakīrti's Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakāvatāra) is a central work of Buddhist philosophy for two reasons. First, it provides an introduction to Madhyamaka, one of the three major philosophical schools of Buddhist thought (the other two being Abhidharma and Yogācāra). Second, within Madhyamaka, Candrakīrti's text occupies a very prominent role. This is primarily ...(展开全部)

Grab your magical sword and take the place of your favorite fantasy character with this fun and historically accurate how-to guide to solving epic quests. What should you ask a magic mirror? How do you outwit a genie? Where should you dig for buried treasure? Fantasy media’s favorite clichés get new life from How to Slay a Dragon: A Fantasy Hero’s Guide to the Real Middle Ages,...(展开全部)

Over the years, Pema Chödrön's books have offered readers an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In No Time to Lose Pema invites readers to venture further along the path of the "bodhisattva warrior," explaining in depth how we can awaken the softness of our hearts and develop true confidence amid the ...(展开全部)

An inspirational book to foster the spirit of exploration and travel. It's about appreciating and seeking out adventure in all travel experiences, whether in the remote regions of Russia or the chaotic streets of Shanghai.

An engaging guide to the various ways in which war is now waged—and how to adapt to this new reality Hybrid War, Grey Zone Warfare, Unrestricted War: today, traditional conflict—fought with guns, bombs, and drones—has become too expensive to wage, too unpopular at home, and too difficult to manage. In an age when America threatens Europe with sanctions, and when China spends bi...(展开全部)

情緒是什麼？我們如何才能自情緒的雲霄飛車中全身而退，擺脫它的控制？ 生活中某些時刻，我們會覺得難受異常、諸事不順。我們覺得自己已經盡了最大的努力，但卻仍凡事碰壁、不見轉機。於是我們開始變得憤怒、沮喪，不斷抱怨這個世界缺乏公義；我們覺得眼前的道路崎嶇難行，我們彷彿赤足走在熱沙、荊棘與石礫上，雙腳都因此而受傷流血了。撫著受傷的腳板，我們禁不住忿忿地想，到底什麼時候才能踏上平順好走的康莊大道？ 其實，我們必須認清的是，世間的人事物是不可能處處隨順己意的，我們能做的僅是面對無常，調伏自心。這個世界不是由平坦好走的道路所鋪成的，唯一可行的對治方式，是讓自己穿上一雙好鞋，讓每一步都平穩踏實。 這個問題的答案，寂天菩薩在一千多年前便提出來了。寂天菩薩是佛教中觀應成派開創性的思想家，他所著的《入菩薩行》是大乘佛教最重要的精神與哲學典籍之一，它也是一部萬能的「情緒處方...(展开全部)