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Buddhist Meditation : Tranquillity, Imagination and Insight by Kamalashila is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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First published in 1991, this book has become established as a comprehensive guide to the theory and methods of Buddhist meditation, providing a complete introduction for beginners as well as detailed advice for experienced meditators seeking to deepen their practice. With this third edition Kamalashila has included new sections on the importance of the imagination, on Just Sitting, and on refection on the Buddha. There is also new material on sadhanaincluding less formal, more experimental ways to connect with the living reality of the awakened mindon mindfulness, and on the balance required between active and receptive approaches in meditation. Writing in an informal, accessible style, Kamalashila draws particular inspiration from the great Theravadin commentator Buddhaghosa, from Zhiyithe preeminent master of the Chinese Tien-t’ai Schooland above all from the Buddha. The result is a practical handbook, complete with trouble-shooting guides to the places your practice might take you. It is also an exploration of the ultimate aim of Buddhist meditation: heightened awareness, true happiness andultimatelyliberating insight into the nature of reality. Kamalashila has been teach

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Author
Kamalashila
Publisher
Windhorse Publications
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9781907314094
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Buddhism, Religion

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