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This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Buddhist religion, philosophy, literature, history, and its expansion across Asia. It is structured into several key sections that delve into the origins, teachings, philosophical schools, meditative practices, and historical development of Buddhism.
The book begins by examining the factors that led to the rise of Buddhism and the philosophical landscape before the Buddha's time. It then presents the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the doctrine of Dependent Origination (Pratityasamutpada). The discussion extends to core Buddhist concepts such as Nirvana, Arhatship, and the role of meditation in attaining liberation.
A detailed exploration of Buddhist meditation follows, covering various techniques such as Samatha (calm-abiding) and Vipassana (insight) meditation. It also introduces specialized meditative practices, including the Four Divine Abidings (Brahmaviharas), the Ten Recollections, and the Four Formless Realms.
Three Dimensions of Buddhism, Pashupati Ghimire, Paperback, 182 pages, $ 15.99
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