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Sunday, November 30, 2008

Zen-Brain Reflections- James H. Austin


Zen-Brain Reflections- James H. Austin
"Following his monumental masterpiece Zen and the Brain, James Austin here presents further reflections on the koan 'How do neural mechanisms create enlightened consciousness?' This superb sequel not only reviews the most recent relevant neuroscience research but also stands alone as a readable survey of mind-brain relationships underlying the spectrum of mental states. Austin's unique expertise as a neurologist and Zen practitioner, as well as an articulate writer, makes him the perfect guide to elucidate the profound interrelationships between consciousness, the brain, and the world."

http://rapidshare.com/files/164798001/ZBR-JHA.rar

Imee Ooi (Heart Sutra & Om Mani Padme Hum)


Imee Ooi is a Malaysian music producer, composer, arranger and vocalist who produces chants Buddhist mantras and dharanis (typically from the Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan or Mandarin language). She is also the musical director and composer of two highly-acclaimed stage musicals, Siddhartha and Above Full Moon. Website
Heart Sutra
The supreme mantra which is able to release all pain to attain the unsurpassed complete perfect enlightenment.
http://rapidshare.com/files/91074367/JOGA_CD02_-_Heart_Sutra._APE_.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/91079829/JOGA_CD02_-_Heart_Sutra._APE_.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/91084754/JOGA_CD02_-_Heart_Sutra._APE_.part3.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/91085825/JOGA_CD02_-_Heart_Sutra._APE_.part4.rar

Om Mani Padme Hum
A new age music presentation of this eternal Buddhist chant. Captures your attention from the first note. The gentle vocal soars above eloquent piano melodies with an ethereal choir in the background. The voice floats on a breeze of peace and will carry your worries away.

http://rapidshare.com/files/91345367/JOGA_CD06_-_Om_Mani_Padme_Hum._APE_.part1.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/91350651/JOGA_CD06_-_Om_Mani_Padme_Hum._APE_.part2.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/91353222/JOGA_CD06_-_Om_Mani_Padme_Hum._APE_.part3.rar

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Lost Civilizations: Tibet - The End of Time


Thanks to lightbearer for this documentary. Its on a new torrent site called China Documentaries and requires registration as its going private but for now is still open so hurry.

Lost Civilizations: Tibet - The End of Time

Isolated within the towering sanctuary of the Himalayas, Tibet developed a culture unique in the history of world civilization. Steeped in the mystical ideals of Buddhism, the Tibetans centered their lives on selfless altruism and the perception of the world as an endlessly repeating cycle of life, death and rebirth. Now, journey to the roof of the world as this real-life Shangri-la collides head-on with the ruthless realities of the modern age. And encounter a civilization that today is not yet lost, but balanced on the verge of collapse, facing what may literally be "The End of Time."

Traversing the highest mountain passes on Earth, enter a kingdom so remote it was virtually unknown to outsiders until recent times. Experience an enigmatic way of life that challenges the very concept of western civilization. Discover how, as the world's last surviving theocracy, Tibetans voluntarily abandoned their warlike past to worship their ruler, the Dalai Lama, as the living manifestation of god on Earth. And witness the outside world's impact on a people totally devoted to the quest for peaceful coexistence, inner knowledge and the ultimate spiritual bliss of nirvana. Above all, see how the great arc of civilization's rise and fall is more than an artifact of history's distant past, but a living process that continues today in this ethereal, otherworldly mountain domain.

ChinaDocumentaries

Adyashanti - Being Alone


Adyashanti - Being Alone
Are you ready to lose your world? Because true awakening will not fit into the world as you imagine it or the self you imagine yourself to be. Reality is not something that you integrate into your personal view of things. Reality is life without your distorting stories, ideas, and beliefs. It is perfect unity free of all reference points, with nowhere to stand and nothing to grab hold of. It has never been spoken, never been written, never been imagined. It is not hidden, but in plain view. Cease to cherish opinions and it stands before your very eyes.

ISOHunt

Demonoid

What Buddhists Believe - Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda


What Buddhists Believe - Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda
This expanded 4th edition of "What Buddhists Believe" answers many questions which are asked about Buddhism by Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. There are so many misconceptions regarding superstitions and misinterpretations which are associated with this noble religion that it has become imperative to explain the Teachings in a manner which has contemporary relevance.

http://rapidshare.com/files/84484701/What_Buddists_Believe.rar

Lullaby For The Moon : Japanese Music For Koto And Shakuhachi


Lullaby For The Moon : Japanese Music For Koto And Shakuhachi
Featured here are the works of several modern composers writing for the koto and shakuhachi.

For anyone unfamiliar with these instruments, which are basic staples in Japanese music: The koto is a plucked-string instrument with silk strings and movable bridges to manipulate the pitch, played with finger picks. The shakuhachi is a magnificent flute made from the bottom of a stalk of bamboo, including the root. It takes two decades to master this instrument, which can play scales and microtones. The sound of air through bamboo is unlike any other instrument.

In combination, the koto and shakuhachi are magnificent and these compositions (including some variations on "Sakura," a very familiar theme in Japanese music) are premium quality, falling together like some act of nature.
One of the reviews below likened this music to the sound of rain falling on leaves; for some reason I think of snowfall (especially with 'Komoriuta,' which you can listen to above).

No matter. This is a delicious introduction to Asian music, and a fine entree for connoisseurs.

http://www.4shared.com/file/64308407/b997c8df/VA_LullabyForTheMoon1.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/64312929/361cdddd/VA_LullabyForTheMoon2.html

Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp - Jean Pierre Rampal


Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp - Jean Pierre Rampal
This is an album of favorite Japanese melodies in a "East Meets West" atmosphere. Rampal seems as comfortable in this setting as he is in any other. His appreciation for both the people and the music comes through in this pairing of flute and harp. The album was recorded in France with special arrangements made by the composer Akio Yashiro. There are no notes concerning the cover art, but it is a wonderful work in the traitional Japanese style. Muted colors and simple lettering, it works very well.

TPB

http://rapidshare.com/files/83982953/RampalLily_JpnsMelodiesFlHp.rar.html

Daoism in History: Essays in Honor of Liu Ts'un-yan


The study of the religion of Daoism has flourished over the last decade in China, Japan and the West. A new generation of scholars has appeared who are rewriting our understandings of Daoism, which is perceived to be 'China's indigenous high religion'. Daoism in History brings together essays by some of the leading scholars from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, France, Italy and the US, thus presenting new and important research in the field. These essays honour one of the pioneers of Daoist Studies, Emeritus Professor Liu Ts'un-yan. His essay "Was Celestial Master Zhang a Historical Figure?", a major work, which addresses one of the pivotal questions in the entire history of Daoism is the final essay in this book. A Chinese character glossary as well as a bibliography and index conclude the book.
The field of Daoist studies is now recognised as one of the most vital areas of research in Chinese history and the history of religions. Daoism in History is a major contribution to the area.
Routledge | 2006-05-01 | ISBN: 0415348528 | 290 pages | PDF | 17,5 MB

http://rapidshare.com/files/166506117/DaoismHis.zip/