Philosophy of the Buddha : an Introduction.
Philosophy of the Buddha is a philosophical introduction to the teaching of the Buddha. It carefully guides readers through the basic ideas and practices of the Buddha.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
Taylor & Francis,
2003
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of Contents:
- BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; The Buddha's teaching as a philosophy; 1 Observing the stream; 2 The life of the Buddha; 3 The teaching in brief; 4 Practical dimensions of the teaching; 5 Theoretical dimensions of the teaching; 6 An interpretation of the not self doctrine; 7 The rationale for thinking there are no substance selves; 8 Some philosophical issues: are we substance-selves or process selves; 9 Kamma rebirth and the not self doctrine; 10 The nature and extent of suffering; 11 The origin of suffering; 12 The cessation of suffering Nibba na in life.
