Bridging East and West Through Scholarship
- Auspicious Elephant Publishing Ltd upholds a tradition of academic excellence and artistic quality, presenting profound Buddhist studies and carefully curated children’s books with intellectual depth.
Academic Excellence Meets Artistic Sensibility
Classic Academic and Artistic Publications
Publishing Research, Philosophy, and Children’s Literature
We publish meticulously researched academic monographs on Buddhism and philosophy, alongside select children’s picture and art books that reflect cultural dialogue and artistic quality, fostering meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
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Why Choose Auspicious Elephant Publishing
Offering rigorously peer-reviewed scholarship and artistically enriched publications that enrich intellectual and cultural understanding.
Academic Rigor
Peer-reviewed monographs and research ensuring scholarly precision and depth.
Artistic Quality
Carefully crafted children’s and art books combining aesthetic appeal and cultural value.
Cultural Dialogue
Facilitating intellectual exchange between East and West through diverse publications.
Expert Team
Led by a Professor of Buddhist Studies with a dedicated group of scholars and artists.
Our Academic Monographs
—Forthcoming Publications
Our Mission: To bridge Eastern wisdom with Western readers through meticulously curated translations and original illustrations.
A Study of Karma in the Āgama Sutras
Author: Liu Zhaoxia
A Study of Karma in the Āgama Sutras delves into karma as a cornerstone of Buddhist thought, redefined within Buddhist texts to establish a distinct ethical framework from Brahmanism and other Indian philosophies. Acknowledging the concept’s complexity, Professor Liu examines how Buddhist schools have shaped karma theories within their own frameworks, fueling debates that deepen this essential discourse.
An Study of Karma in the Yogācāra School
Author: Liu Zhaoxia
Rooted in Yogācāra scriptures, this book systematically reconstructs the Mahayana Buddhist theory of karma. It establishes "volition" as the essence of action through profound philosophical analysis of the "three actions" structure. By exploring the interplay of the Eight Consciousnesses, Perfuming, and Seeds, the work presents a cohesive karmic system bridging scriptural foundation with philosophical depth.
Research on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Author: Ha lei
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, taught by the Buddha, focus on contemplation of body, feelings, mind, and phenomena, guiding practitioners toward equanimity and realization. Widely influential in both Theravada and Mahayana traditions, the practice remains vital today.
This study traces its development from early Buddhism through Indian Madhyamaka and Yogācāra to early Chinese Chan and Tiantai, examining its scriptural basis, cultivation methods, and doctrinal transformations.
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"Auspicious Elephant Publishing is a family-run independent house born from a deep-rooted passion for literature and spiritual wisdom. With a founding team consisting of established authors and creative educators, we bridge the gap between traditional Eastern values and global modern storytelling..."
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