The Buddhist Path to Awakening (Classics in Religious Studies)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (671 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1851682856 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The result is a thorough and engrossing piece of work, which provides a unique insight into the nature not only of Buddhism, but also the mystic experience generally.. An authoritative and critically acclaimed book, in which the author traces the path of enlightenment as it is found in 37 pieces of Buddhist literature, known as the bodhi-pakkhiya dhamma
He has published several books on the subject of Buddhist throught and literature, including The Foundations of Buddhism (Oxford University Press). Rupert Gethin is a Lecturer in Indian Religions and Co-Director of the Centre for Buddhist Studies at the University of Bristol.
It should be read by everyone concerned with Buddhist thought, in whatever school or period." Steve Collins -- Journal of the American Oriental Society
"A masterful work" according to jonnos. This is a masterful work. It contains a thorough discussion of the A masterful work This is a masterful work. It contains a thorough discussion of the 37 dhammas that contributes to awakening, according to the Abhidhamma, but based on the teachings in the suttas. Since these dhammas cover all important path factors (plus some repetitions), the subject is huge and highly import. 7 dhammas that contributes to awakening, according to the Abhidhamma, but based on the teachings in the suttas. Since these dhammas cover all important path factors (plus some repetitions), the subject is huge and highly import. The 37 Factors of Buddhist Enlightenment brought to Life One of the delights of studying the Yogacara is discovering the inclusive nature of the Yogacarabhumi-Sastra.As a Mahayanist who took refuge with a Tibetan Lama in 1986 I can say without a doubt the sambhara-marga practices of the First (sravaka) Path namely 'the meditation on the impurities', . Five Stars Lucus Bairn A-OK.