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[[anchor-1]] == Buddhism in Daily Life By _Nina van Gorkom_, published on April 15th 1994, ISBN 1 897633 12 2, 160 pages, paperback, 210mm x 148mm, price £7.95, $11.95. === Description: A general introduction to the main ideas of Theravada Buddhism. The purpose of this book is to help the reader gain insight into the Buddhist scriptures and the way in which the teachings can be used to benefit both ourselves and others in everyday life. Several chapters are written in the form of question and answer, inspired by questions posed by ordinary people who were confronted with difficulties in the practical application of the teachings. The book will be an invaluable aid for those individuals who wish to develop the Buddhist path to true understanding. Suitable for both practising Buddhists and newcomers to the teachings. === Key Points: - Demonstrates the way in which Buddhist teachings can be applied to daily life. - Addresses the question of why we suffer and the solution to suffering. - Analyses the benefits of correct Buddhist practice. - Illustrates with many quotes from the original scriptures (The Pali Tipitaka). - Facilitates the understanding of conventional truth and absolute truth. === Contents: General Aspects, Right Understanding in Daily Life, Wholsome Deeds , Mental Development, The Buddha , The Dhamma, The Sangha, Death, Life, The Development Of Calm, Vipassana, The Eightfold Path, Factors of The Eightfold Path, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, The Greatest Blessings. [[anchor-2]] == Abhidhamma in Daily Life by _Nina van Gorkom_ * Paperback: 272 pages * Publisher: Triple Gem Press; 3rd Rev edition (July 1997) * Language: English * ISBN 10: 1897633173 * ISBN 13: 978-1897633175 * Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches * US dollars $17.95, UK £11.95 *Press Release* link:real.html[Reality made Real] === Description Abhidhamma in Daily Life is an exposition of absolute realities in detail. Abhidhamma means higher doctrine and the book's purpose is to encourage the right application of Buddhism in order to eradicate wrong view and eventually all defilements. Many terms in Pali the language of early Buddhism are used and are defined as they are introduced. the book is therefore suitable for beginners as well as practicing Buddhists. It is detailed and precise and an invaluable aid to unlocking the deep meaning of the entire Buddhist canon and applying the theory to our daily lives for the benefit of ourselves and others. === Contents - Chapter1: The Four Paramattha Dhammas - Chapter 2: The Five Khandhas - Chapter 3: Different Aspects Of Citta - Chapter 4: The Characteristic Of Lobha - Chapter 5: Different Degrees Of Lobha - Chapter 6: The Characteristic Of Dosa - Chapter 7: Ignorance - Chapter 8: Ahetuka Cittas - Chapter 9: The Ahetuka Cittas Which Are Unknown In Daily Life - Chapter 10: The First Citta In Life - Chapter 11: Different Types Of Patisandhi- Citta - Chapter 12: The Function Of Bhavanga - Chapter 13: Functions Of Citta In The Sense Door Process And In The Mind Door Process - Chapter 14: The Function Of Javana - Chapter 15: The Functions Of Tadarammana And Cuti - Chapter 16: Objects And Doors - Chapter 17: Doors And Physical Bases Of Citta - Chapter 18: Elements - Chapter 19: The Sobhana Cittas In Our Life - Chapter 20: Planes Of Existence - Chapter 21: Samatha - Chapter 22: Jhanacittas - Chapter 23: Lokuttara Cittas - Chapter 24: Enlightenment [[anchor-3]] == The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena By _Nina van Gorkom_ A general introduction to physical phenomena and the way they are related to each other and to mental phenomena. The purpose of this book is to show that the study of both mental phenomena and physical phenomena is indispensable for the development of the eightfold Path. The quotations from the scriptures provide the reader with lively examples of the way the physical phenomena, which are depending on conditions, perform their functions in daily life. The study of this book will help the reader to understand the Buddha's teaching of non-self. This book is suitable for those who already have some knowledge of Buddhism. Price Uk £12.95. Published 2008 [[anchor-4]] == The Conditionality of Life By _Nina van Gorkom_ Why do we do what we do? why do we see what we see? Seeing, attachment, generosity, all experiences in life can arise only because of a concurrence of conditions. This book is an introduction to the seventh book of the Abhidhamma, that deals with the conditionality of life. It explains the deep underlying motives for all actions through body, speech and mind and shows that these are dependent on conditions and cannot be controlled by a ‘self’. The study of conditions is indispensable for understanding the teaching of the ‘Dependent Origination’, the factors that condition our being in the cycle of birth and death. It will help the reader to understand the meaning of the Buddha’s teaching of non-self, which can lead to the eradication of wrong view and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. This book that deals with the intricacy of conditions is suitable for those who have already made a study of the Buddha’s teachings. Why do we do what we do? Why do we see what we see? Seeing, attachment, generosity, all experiences in life can arise only because of a concurrence of conditions. This book is an introduction to the seventh book of the Abhidhamma, that deals with the conditionality of life. It explains the deep underlying motives for all actions through body, speech and mind and shows that these are dependent on conditions and cannot be controlled by a ‘self’. The study of conditions is indispensable for understanding the teaching of the ‘Dependent Origination’ and the meaning of the Buddha’s teaching of non-self. This book is suitable for those who have already made a study of the Buddha’s teachings. Price UK £10. Published July 2010 [[anchor-5]] == The Perfections Leading to Enlightenment By _Nina van Gorkom_ The Perfections leading to Enlightenment is now published and is available to order via amazon in US and UK. The Perfections is a study of the ten good qualities: generosity, morality, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, determination, loving-kindness, and equanimity. It shows when they are considered perfections and what hinders them. It shows the importance of developing them in daily life and how their cultivation is essential for the complete eradication of all defilements. Many quotes are used from the the original scriptures of Theravada Buddhism and for precision of understanding some Pali terms are used. The author is a prolific writer and broadcaster of Buddhist scriptures and has had several books published worldwide. Published 2007. Price UK £12.95. [[anchor-6]] == A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas - Author Sujin Boriharnwanaket - Translator Nina van Gorkom - Publisher: Zolag - ISBN :1-897633-21-1 - Publication Date: 7/5/2006 - Language: English - Book Type: 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Blue Cloth - Page Count: 480 pages - Price United Kingdom 21.95 GBP. United States 34.95 US Dollars A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas is a guide to the development of the Buddha's path of wisdom, covering all aspects of human life and human behaviour, good and bad. This study explains that right understanding is indispensable for mental development, the development of calm as well as the development of insight The author describes in detail all mental phenomena (citta and cetasika), and physical phenomena (rupa) and explains the processes of mental phenomena that experience objects through the sense-doors and the mind-door. The last chapters are in the form of questions and answers and deal with the problems one may face in the development of insight. For precision many Pali terms are used but nevertheless the book could be appreciated by both beginners and as well as those who have more background knowledge. Contents Part 1 General Introduction * Chapter 1: the Scriptures and Their Commentaries * Chapter 2: The Buddha * Chapter 3: Exposition of Paramattha Dhammas 1 (Citta and Cetasika) * Chapter 4: Exposition of Paramattha Dhammas 11 (Rupas-matter) * Chapter 5: Exposition of Paramattha Dhammas 111 (Nibbana) * Chapter 6: Different Aspects of the Paramattha dhammas Part 11 Citta * Chapter 7: General Introduction * Chapter 8: Citta Knows an Object * Chapter 9: A Process of Citta * Chapter 10: Functions of Citta * Chapter 11: The Duration of Different Proccesses * Chapter 12: The Nature of Javana Citta * Chapter 13: The Ephemeral Experience of Objects * Chapter 14: The Cycle of Birth and Death * Chapter 15: The nature of Vipaka * Chapter 16: Citta and Cetasika * Chapter 17: Cittas of the Sense Sphere * Chapter 18: Planes of Existance * Chapter 19: Feelings * Chapter 20: Associated Dhammas * Chapter 21: Roots * Chapter 22: Sobhana and Asobhana * Chapter 23: The World * Chapter 24: The Variegated Nature of Citta Part 111 Concepts * Chapter 25: Concepts 1 * Chapter 26: Concepts 11 * Chapter 27: Concepts 111 Part 1V The Development of Samatha * Chapter 28: The Development of Samatha * Chapter 29: Factors Leading to Enlightenment * Chapter 30: The Stages of Vipassana * Chapter 31: Different Kinds of Purity * Chapter 32: The Three Kinds of Full Understanding * Chapter 33: The Three Attainments Part V1 Dialogue on Vipassana * Chapter 34: The Natural Way of development * Chapter 35: The Characteristic of Dukkha * Chapter 36: The Meaning of Anatta Appendices * Appendix 1: Citta * Appendix 11: Cetasika * Appendix 111: Rupa * Questions With Regard to the Appendices [[anchor-7]] == Metta: Loving kindness in Buddhism By Sujin Boriharnwanaket Translated from the original Thai by Nina van Gorkom ISBN 1 897633 14 9, 128 pages, paperback, 210mm x 135mm, price £ 7.95, $ 11.95. Published 14th February 1995. === Key Points: * Shows metta as the foundation of the world essential for the peace and happiness of ourselves and others. * Gives guidance on the development of metta in daily life, pointing out hindrances to it and conditions for it. * Expounds the place of metta in the Buddhist doctrine of cause and result. * Shows the importance of insight meditation practice for the development of metta. * Illustrates with many quotes from the original scriptures (Pali Tipiaka). === Description: An introduction to the basic Buddhist teachings of metta, loving kindness, and its practical application in todays world. The book is a compilation of lectures given by the author, Ms. Sujin Boriharnwanaket, in the Boranives Temple, Bangkok, for mixed groups of scholars, monks and lay people. Part of the book features questions and answers raised during the lectures. Although some background of Buddhism is assumed much of the text would be appreciated by the complete beginner. Contents: Conditions and impediments-Overcoming anger-Practice in daily life-Characteristics of metta-Metta in action and speech-Benefits of metta-Blessings of metta-Cause and result in life-Metta: the foundation of the world, Glossary, Selected texts. [[anchor-8]] == Cetasikas First edition, author: Nina van Gorkom, ISBN 1897633 18 1, 416 pages, 216mm x 135mm, hardback, price £24, Publication date 1st April 1999. === Description: Cetasika means 'belonging to the mind'. It is a mental factor which accompanies consciousness (citta) and experiences an object. There are 52 cetasikas. This book gives an outline of each of these 52 cetasikas and shows the relationship they have with each other. It will help the student have more understanding of the intricate operations of the mind enabling the development of good qualities and the eventual eradicatication of all defilements. It will help to understand that citta and cetasika act according to their own conditions and that an abiding agent (soul or self) is not to be found. The book assumes some previous knowlege of Buddhism. === Key Points: * Helps to understand the deepest motives of our behaviour * Helps with both the development of insight and of calm * Uses Pali terms for precision of understanding * Illustrates with many quotes from the original scriptures (The Pali Tipitaka) and commentaries * The detailed analytical approach makes it unique to the field of Buddhist Publishing === Contents: Preface Introduction Part I: The Universals: Chapter I: Contact (phassa), Chapter 2: Feeling (vedan), Chapter 3: Perception (sa) Chapter 4: Volition (cetan), Chapter 5: Volition in the Cycle of Birth and Death, Chapter 6: Concentration (ekaggat), Chapter 7: Vitality (jvitindriya) and Attention (manasikra) Part II: The Particulars (Pakiak) Chapter 8: Applied thinking (vitakka), sustained thinking (vicra), Chapter 9: Determination (adhimokkha) and Energy (viriya), Chapter 10: Right Effort of the eightfold Path, Chapter 11: Enthusiasm (pti), Chapter 12: Zeal (chanda) Part III: Akusala Cetasikas Chapter 13 : Introduction, Chapter 14: Ignorance, Shamelessness, Recklessness and Restlessness, Chapter 15: Attachment (lobha), Chapter 16: Wrong View (dihi), Chapter 17: Conceit (mna), Chapter 18: Aversion (dosa), Chapter 19: Envy (iss), Stinginess (macchariya), Regret (kukkucca), Chapter 20: Sloth (thna), Torpor (middha) and Doubt (vicikicch), Chapter 21: Different Groups of Defilements Part I, Chapter 22: Different Groups of Defilements Part II, Chapter 23: Different Groups of Defilements Part III Part IV: Beautiful Cetasikas (Sobhana Cetasikas) Chapter 24: Introduction, Chapter 25: Confidence (saddh), Chapter 26: Mindfulness (sati), Chapter 27: Moral Shame and Fear of Blame (hiri and ottappa), Chapter 28: Non-Attachment (alobha), Chapter 29: Non-Aversion (adosa), Chapter 30: Equanimity (tatramajjhattat), Chapter 31: Six Pairs of Beautiful Cetasikas; tranquillity of body, kya-passaddhi; tranquillity of mind, citta-passaddhi; lightness of cetasikas, kya-lahut; lightness of citta, citta-lahut; pliancy of cetasikas, kya-mudut; pliancy of citta, citta-mudut; wieldiness of cetasikas, kya-kammaat; wieldiness of citta, citta-kammaat; proficiency of cetasikas, kya-pguat; proficiency of citta, citta-pguat; uprightness of cetasika, kya-ujukat; uprightness of citta, citta-ujukat, Chapter 32: The Three Abstinences (virati-cetasikas); abstinence from wrong speech, vaci-duccarita virati; abstinence from wrong action, kya-duccarita virati; abstinence from wrong livelihood, jva-duccarita virati, Chapter 33: Compassion (karu) and Sympathetic Joy (mudit), Chapter 34: Understanding (pa) Chapter 35: The Stages of Insight Chapter 36: Wholesome Deeds Appendix 1: Appendix to Chapter 2, Feelings, Appendix 2: Appendix to chapter 5, Appendix 3: Appendix to Chapter 8, Appendix 4: Appendix to Chapter 9, Appendix 5: Appendix to Chapter 11, Appendix 6: Appendix to chapter 12, Appendix 7: Appendix to Chapter 20, Summary of Akusala Cetasikas , Appendix 8: Appendix to chapter 31, Nineteen Sobhana Cetasikas which accompany each Sobhana Citta: Six Sobhana Cetasikas which do not accompany each Sobhana Citta, Appendix 9: The Stages of Insight Three stages of tender insight (tarua vipassan), Glossary, Index [[anchor-9]] == The World in the Buddhist Sense By Nina van Gorkom ISBN 1 897633 11 4, 123 pages, paperback, 148mm x 210mm, price £ 7.95, $ 11.95, published October 6 th 1993. === Key Points: * Explains the world in the Buddhist sense: the realities in and around ourselves. * Points to the benefit of right understanding: the elimination of delusion and all other faults. * Describes what counteracts the development of understanding. * Helps to understand the meaning of meditation. * Deals with the complexity of the subject mindfulness of breathing. * Analyses the difference between the development of calm and the development of insight. * Illustrates with many quotes from the Buddhist Theravada scriptures and commentaries. === Description: The purpose of this book is to show that the Buddhas Path to true understanding has to be developed in daily life. It explains the pitfalls one will come across while developing this path and the way to overcome them. The book is composed of letters written in answer to questions about the practice and is suitable for those who already have a background knowledge of Buddhism but who seek a deeper understanding. [[anchor-10]] == The Buddha's Path By Nina van Gorkom, published on April 15th 1994, ISBN 1 897633 12 2, 160 pages, paperback, 210mm x 148mm, price£ 7.95, $ 11.95. === Key Points: * Demonstrates the way in which the Buddhist teachings can be applied to daily life. * Addresses the question of why we suffer and the solution to suffering. * Helps to understand the meaning of meditation. * Illustrates with many quotes from the original scriptures (The Pali Tipitaka). === Description: An Introduction to the doctrine of Theravada Buddhism for those who have no previous knowledge. The four noble Truths - suffering - the origin of suffering - the cessation of suffering - and the way leading to the end of suffering - are explained as a philosophy and a practical guide which can be followed in todays world. === Contents: Introduction, The truth of suffering, The truth of non-self, The mind,Deeds and their results, Good deeds and a wholesome life, Meditation and The eightfold Path Glossary, Index. [[anchor-11]] == Taking Refuge in Buddhism by Sujin Boriharnwanaket Taking Refuge in Buddhism is an introduction to the development of insight meditation. The book is composed of lectures and discussions with Cambodians. Although some background knowledge of Buddhism is assumed, it could also be appreciated by the beginner. * Gives guidance on the development of understanding of the mental and physical phenomena as they appear in everyday life. * Explains the difference between theoretical and direct understanding of the truth. * Shows that the Buddha's teachings on non-self have to be applied in order to develop understanding. * Shows that listening and considering the Buddha's teachings is the key to the practice. * Explains direct awareness (sati) using examples. Price UK £8.00. Published 2000