The path of purification : a classic textbook of Buddhist psychology [in 2 volumes] / Bhadantacariya Buddhaghosa
Entry/Object ID
PK4591 .B78V513 1976
Description
A translation of the Visuddhimagga from the Pali by Bhikkhu Nyanamoli.
From the foreword by Chogyam Trungpa: The spiritual path is based on working with and training the mind. The example of this is the Buddha himself. Persevering in the practice of meditation, he attained full, complete enlightenment. Enlightenment cannot be attained by magic. It requires exertion and dedication to the path of buddhadharma, the essence and process of which is meditation. The simplicity and richness of the Theravadin tradition provides the foundation for all Buddhist practice. Therefore I would like to welcome this new edition of the Visuddhimagga, which has been the foremost guide to Theravadin discipline for more than a thousand years. It should enable Western students to share Buddhaghosa's insights into reality and into the essentials of Buddhist practice. The publication of a text such as this is an important step towards making the entire wealth of the teachings of enlightenment accessible and should inspire many to follow the Buddha's way of meditation.
Collection
Jotidhammo Collection, Archive Reading List
Book Details
Author
Bhadantacariya Buddhaghosa
Publication Translator
Bhikkhu Nyanamoli
Publisher
Shambhala
Place Published
City
Berkeley
State/Province
California
Date Published
1976
Publication Subjects
Buddhist philosophy
Meditation -- Buddhism
Theravada
