{"title":"Enlightenment","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-challenge-of-enlightenment","title":"Book, The Challenge of Enlightenment: Now, Here, the New Dharma Wheel Turns, English","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comprehensive teaching of Buddhism, covering from early Buddhism, the original teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha 2,600 years ago, to Theravada Buddhism which disseminated in Southeast Asia, and to Mahayana Buddhism which was widely spread to China and Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese comprehensive and essential Buddhist teachings that are written in an easy-to-understand way will resolve the commonly misunderstood concepts taught in modern Buddhism such as 'egolessness' and 'void', as well as the true meaning of 'the middle way', 'nirvana' and 'Buddha-nature'. These concepts of spiritual awareness are now resurrected. Ryuho Okawa's clear-cut explanations of the core Buddhist teachings are what has been anticipated among authentic seekers of Truth, so look no farther.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fa-ul\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Spirit of Buddhism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFreedom and Ignorance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Four Noble Truths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat is 'Egolessness?'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e'Void' or 'Emptiness' and Causality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKarma and Reincarnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProgress Through the Middle Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Two Concepts of 'Lesser Vehicle' and 'Great Vehicle'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat is Nirvana?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e'Void' or 'Emptiness' and Salvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e'Egolessness' from the Perspective of the Middle Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBuddha-Nature and the Attainment of Buddhahood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRH Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945724145966,"sku":"L 0939","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9706\/3470\/products\/the-challenge-of-enlightenment-now-here-the-new-dharma-wheel-turns-604455.jpg?v=1756199873"},{"product_id":"the-essence-of-buddha-the-path-to-enlightenment","title":"Book, The Essence of Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment, English","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNo.1 on Amazon's Karma-Buddhism ranking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essence of Buddha offers a contemporary interpretation of the way to enlightenment in simple and easy words, written by a highly revered Japanese spiritual leader, Ryuho Okawa. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fundamental tenets of the Buddhist understanding of life, such as\u003cem\u003e the Eightfold Path\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ethe Six Paramitas \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ethe Laws of Causality \u003c\/em\u003eare clearly explained in modern and accessible terms, along with the need for \u003cem\u003eself-reflection\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ethe nature of karma\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ethe truth of reincarnatio\u003c\/em\u003en, and other teachings of the Buddha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe path towards enlightenment is an expansion of consciousness, moving from material concerns to an increased awareness of the unseen spiritual reality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book will be a concise guidebook for beginners to adepts as a path to happiness through self-growth and contributing towards a better world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003eThe Journey to Enlightenment\u003cbr\u003eThe Eightfold Path\u003cbr\u003eThe Six Paramitas\u003cbr\u003eThe Concept of the Void\u003cbr\u003eThe Laws of Causality\u003cbr\u003eThe Philosophy of Human Perfection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRH Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946998657326,"sku":"L 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Through the power of \"Enlightenment,\" which Ryuho Okawa presents in a contemporary format, we can mute echoes of anguish by learning to forgive ourselves, others and harmonize our emotions through mindful practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkawa teaches how to govern our minds and regain our true nature as spiritual beings. According to Okawa, through the practice of self-reflection, meditation and prayer, we can attune to the \"Great Universe\" to become one with the \"Great Being.\" In this way, we can enjoy a liberated and peaceful state of mind, regardless of circumstance. Learn to balance spirituality and worldly skills to strengthen our influence to bring happiness to many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs you progress, learn how to\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fa-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse the power of forgiveness from a Buddhist perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFree your soul from constant inner turbulence with the \"Power of Wisdom\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDiscover the misinterpretation of Zen Enlightenment and the relationship between skill and attaining enlightenment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaster the \"Laws of the Mind\" throughout life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet wisdom and compassion be your compass to always walk with the Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCONTENTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHAPTER ONE 　The Enemy Is Within You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHAPTER TWO　The Power to Forgive Sins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHAPTER THREE  Work Ability And Enlightenment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHAPTER FOUR　The Moment of Great Enlightenment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHAPTER FIVE      Always Walk with Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRH Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45210296353070,"sku":"L 0711","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9706\/3470\/products\/the-laws-of-great-enlightenment-always-walk-with-buddha-ryuho-okawa-english-552201.jpg?v=1756199772"},{"product_id":"the-rebirth-of-buddha-my-eternal-disciples-hear-my-words-ryuho-okawa-english","title":"The Rebirth of Buddha : My Eternal Disciples, Hear My Words, Ryuho Okawa, English","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are the messages of Buddha who has returned to this modern age as promised to His eternal beloved disciples. They are in simple words and poetic style, yet contain profound messages. Once you start reading these passages, your soul will be replenished as the plant absorbs the water, and you will remember why you chose this era to be born into with Buddha. Listen to the voices of your Eternal Master and awaken to your calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fa-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNow, here, I Have Returned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWords of Wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo Not Be Foolish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePolitics and Economics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePatience and Success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat is Reincarnation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFaith and the Building of Buddha Land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRH Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45368457167150,"sku":"L 0909","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9706\/3470\/products\/the-rebirth-of-buddha-my-eternal-disciples-hear-my-words-ryuho-okawa-english-496952.jpg?v=1756199674"},{"product_id":"book-the-challenge-of-the-mind-an-essential-guide-to-buddha-s-teachings-zen-karma-and-enlightenment-ryuho-okawa-english","title":"Book, The Challenge of The Mind: An Essential Guide to Buddha’s Teachings: Zen, Karma, and Enlightenment, Ryuho Okawa, English","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnlightenment is not an abstract concept, but a state of mind that we all can achieve through diligent and mindful practice! In this modern introduction to the essential teachings of the Buddha, Ryuho Okawa frames how to integrate wisdom and compassion to nurture harmonious living and advance spiritual awareness. Presenting the essential tenets of cause and effect, meditation, transcendental wisdom, egolessness, the middle way, the relationship between enlightenment and spiritual ability, and the nature of karma,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Challenge of the Mind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a comprehensive guide to timeless Buddhist teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn essential Buddhist teachings of\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fa-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Law of Cause and Effect\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- an essential perspective for understanding how the seeds you sow affect the course of your life?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranscendental Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- the practice of moving beyond judgments of good and evil to practice compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgolessness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a positive state of mind that gives you inner strength to overcome pain and attachments and manifest your true self?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-li\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"far book-bullets\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Middle Way\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a practice of avoiding suffering-causing extremes to harmonize your mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IRH Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45369118097710,"sku":"L 0660","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/9706\/3470\/products\/book-the-challenge-of-the-mind-an-essential-guide-to-buddhas-teachings-zen-karma-and-enlightenment-ryuho-okawa-english-708607.jpg?v=1756199638"},{"product_id":"the-power-of-basics-introduction-to-modern-zen-life-of-calm-spirituality-and-success-ryuho-okawa-english","title":"Book, The Power of Basics : Introduction to Modern Zen Life of Calm, Spirituality and Success, Ryuho Okawa, English","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Power of Basics: Introduction to a Modern Zen Life of Calm, Spirituality and Success\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epresents a roadmap to success that marries spiritual discipline with cross-functional problem solving. \"Basics\" refers to tasks (or responsibilities) that are overlooked due to mundane or deferrable value, inadvertency leading to gaps and deficiencies. 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