Philosophy of the Buddha

Philosophy of the Buddha
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9781134469734
ISBN-13 : 113446973X
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Book Synopsis Philosophy of the Buddha by : Christopher Gowans

Download or read book Philosophy of the Buddha written by Christopher Gowans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, including kamma (karma), rebirth, the not-self doctrine, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, ethics, meditation, non-attachment, and Nibbâna (Nirvana). The book includes an account of the life of the Buddha as well as comparisons of his teaching with practical and theoretical aspects of some Western philosophical outlooks, both ancient and modern. Most distinctively, Philosophy of the Buddha explores how Buddhist enlightenment could enable us to overcome suffering in our lives and reach our full potential for compassion and tranquillity. This is one of the first books to introduce the philosophy of the Buddha to students of Western philosophy. Christopher W. Gowans' style is exceptionally clear and appropriate for anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to this growing area of interest.


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