The Purpose of Life: Happiness that transcends old age, sickness and death

Religion & Spirituality

Takamori, Kentetsu

Buddhism

Ichimannendo Publishing Inc

This book introduces sixty-five heart-warming stories that show what it means to learn from life’s events. These simple yet beautiful tales invites us to look deeper into almost any situation in life. In the tradition of Aesop's Fables each story concludes with a moral lesson. In these lessons, the author gives us a perspective on people and events that is both rare and unexpected, demonstrating a profound understanding of the human condition. Something You Forgot Along the Way is a joy to read for anyone: teenagers looking to share in the wisdom of an adult; parents and teachers who wish to share something invaluable with their children or pupils; and all people everywhere, young or old, who seek to better themselves and the world they live in. This is a book to cherish, to share and to return to over and over again.

Something You Forgot...Along the Way: Stories of Wisdom and Learning

Self-Help

Motivational

As human beings, we have one thing in common: we search all our lives for lasting happiness. You Were Born for a Reason tells us that happiness can indeed be found, but not in the places we ordinarily look, such as status, achievements, or family. This book, which has sold nearly half a million copies in Japan, shows us how to navigate life's obstacles from a deep source of inner peace. The authors—a Buddhist teacher, a psychotherapist, and a philosopher—direct us toward answers contained in the often-overlooked Buddhist teachings of Shinran, who is the founder of Jodo Shinshu, the largest of Japan's schools of Buddhism. In clear and compelling language, the authors show why human life is not only meaningful but also infinitely precious. It considers the many ills that plague modern society and guides us to the enduring truths that can renew our hearts and finally provide real happiness.

You Were Born for a Reason (Chinese version) (Chinese Edition)

Akehashi, Daiji

Happiness

Something You Forgot Along the Way Bookcard is a gift book, gift box, and greeting card-all in one.

Here's Something to Look Forward to...

Tannisho (Lamenting the Deviations) is a beloved classic text of Pure Land Buddhism that points the way to real happiness. As a record of the words of the extraordinary Japanese Buddhist monk Shinran, who lived some 800 years ago, Tannisho has become the mainstay of the Japanese spirit. Hundreds of commentaries have been published on the meaning of Tannisho, but Unlocking Tannisho is the only definitive commentary, based entirely on Shinran's own writings. The original Japanese version of Takamori's Unlocking Tannisho (2008) has been unusually successful for a book about Buddhism, with 200,000 copies sold to date. Rendered beautifully into English by Juliet Winters Carpenter, who stands unchallenged as today's finest translator of Buddhist texts, Unlocking Tannisho will help you to uncover the answer to the question, "What is real?" (2016-06-21)

Unlocking Tannisho: Shinran's Words on the Pure Land

As human beings, we have one thing in common: we search all our lives for lasting happiness. You Were Born for a Reason tells us that happiness can indeed be found. But it is not found in the place we ordinarily look, such as status, achievements, or family. This book, which has sold nearly half a million copies since its original publication in Japan, shows us how to navigate life's obstacles from a deep and abiding source of inner peace. The authors—a Buddhist teacher, a psychotherapist, and a philosopher—bring their combined wisdom to bear on the age-old question: What is the purpose of life? They direct us toward answers contained in often-overlooked Buddhist teachings. In clear and compelling language, this book shows why human life is not only meaningful, but infinitely precious. It considers the many ills that plague modern society and guides us to the enduring truths that can renew our hearts and finally provide real happiness.

You Were Born for a Reason (Chinese version) on Audio CD

The stories and anecdotes in this book are full of variety, ranging from historical incidents to family problems. Yet each one has something to teach about Buddhist truth, which permeates time and space. This little book may enable people the world over to share in the precious teachings of Buddhism and acquire an unshakable spirit.

Unshakable Spirit: Stories of Compassion and Wisdom

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