This is an introduction to the Buddhist philosophy of Emptiness which explores a number of themes in connection with the concept of Emptiness; a highly technical but very central notion in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism. It examines the critique by the leading Nyingma school philosopher Mipham (1846-1912) formulated in his diverse writings. The book focuses on related issues such as what is negated by the doctrine of emptiness; the nature of ultimate reality; and the difference between 'extrinsic' and 'intrinsic' emptiness. Karma Phuntsho's book aptly undertakes a thematic and selective discussion of these debates and Mipham's qualms about the Gelukpa understanding of Emptiness in a mixture of narrative and analytic style.
#2187552 in Books Sarah Shaw 2008-11-03 2008-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .58 x 6.14l; .81 #File Name: 0415485681260 pagesBuddhist Meditation An Anthology of Texts from the Pali Canon
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Duy Q. Vugood book2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Crowley; Vivianne. “Review: 'Buddhist meditation: An Anthology of Texts from the Pali Canon'By Vivianne CrowleyCrowley; Vivianne. “Review: 'Buddhist meditation: An Anthology of Texts from the Pali Canon' (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism); by Sarah Shaw.†The Middle Way: Journal of the Buddhist Society 81; no. 4 (February 2007): 251.There is no meditation in one who is without wisdom; no wisdom in one who does not meditate. In whom there are both meditation and wisdom: he is; indeed; close to nibbana. (Dhammapada; 371-4)Although many Buddhists practise meditation; few have the time or inclination to examine the early teachings on meditation in the Pali Canon and see for themselves what the Buddha taught. There are many ‘how to’ books now on the market to teach the basics of meditation. They are useful but often fall into the trap of divorcing meditation from the wider practice for which it can provide the bedrock. It is thus helpful to find academic work that gives non-scholars access to well-executed translations of key passages of major texts. prompted by Richard Gombrich. whose knowledge of the existing Pali translations could point out their deficiencies. Shaw’s study produces welcome new translations of those passages. There is a useful Introduction on the practice of mediation in the Buddhist tradition; including explanations of samattha and vipassana. Passages from the Pali Canon are accompanied by relevant extracts from the works of early commentators Buddhaghosa and Upatissa; as well as from those of contemporary Theravada teachers. The book is written for an academic audience; but its content and its structure; which is based around short sections; each covering a different aspect of meditation; makes it useful for meditation teachers who wish their students to learn about and reflect on the early teachings in order to inform and deepen their practice.
