Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (637 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1909314552 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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While his analysis is grounded in a scholarly approach, he has written this study as a helpful guide for meditation practice."—Jetsunma Tenzin PalmoBhikkhu Analayo' completed a PhD on the Satipatthanasutta at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2000, published in 2003 by Windhorse Publications under the title Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization. This book serves as an important bridge between those who wish to learn about Buddhist thought and practice and those who wish to learn from it. At present Analayo' is a professor of Buddhist studies at the Sri Lanka International Academy in Pallekele.. "This book is the result of rigorous textual scholarship that can be valued not only by the academic community, but also by Buddhist practitioners. Exploring the meditative practices of compassion and emptiness, Analayo' casts fresh light on their earliest sources in the Buddhist tradition."—17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje"Arising from the author's long-term, dedicated practice and stud
This book serves as an important bridge between those who wish to learn about Buddhist thought and practice and those who wish to learn from it. While his analysis is grounded in a scholarly approach, he has written this study as a helpful guide for meditation practice.”Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. This book is the result of rigorous textual scholarship that can be valued not only by the academic community, but also by Buddhist practitioners. As a monk engaging himself in Buddhist meditation as well as a professor applying a historical-critical methodology, Bhikkhu Analayo is well positioned to bridge these two communities who both seek to deepen their understanding of these texts.”17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley DorjeArising from the author's long-term, dedicated practice and study, this book provides a window into the depth and beau
"Emptiness manifested" according to Malik. A wonderful book by the Ven. Analayo which is empty of fashionable words which are often used by many authors to project a mystical flavour. It is also empty of a style that promotes the author. The presentation is measured and sober. It is the dhamma he presents so. The practical application of the practice was excellent. A very thorough review of the topic with solid research backing up the review. The practical application of the practice was excellent.. Another Inspirational Book by Analayo Scholarship and practicality perfectly meld together to provide fresh insights into compassion and emptiness and their interconnectedness. If you are a Buddhist practitioner or spiritually and intellectually curious and haven’t read a book by Analayo you are i