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Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha : An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book
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Daniel Ingram
Publisher :
Aeon Books
Published :
2008
Catalogue No. :
27526
ISBN. :
9781904658405
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Category :
Meditation
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Synopsis
The very idea that the teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our fanciful notions of it are stripped away, and we have learned to use meditation as a method for examining reality rather than an opportunity to wallow in self-absorbed mind-noise. Ingram sets out concisely the difference between concentration-based and insight (vipassana) meditation; he provides example practices; and most importantly he presents detailed maps of the states of mind we are likely to encounter, and the stages we must negotiate as we move through clearly-defined cycles of insight. Its easy to feel overawed, at first, by Ingram's assurance and ease in the higher levels of consciousness, but consistently he writes as a down-to-earth and compassionate guide, and to the practitioner willing to commit themselves this is a glittering gift of a book.
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on 14/02/09 : 5/5
the best and most practicable thing i have ever read considering daily practice of meditation.totally changed my understanding and focus in practice.may all the beings who deserve it get and use it for their own benefit and for the benefit of others
julius416 on 17/01/09 : 5/5
This is the most honest spiritual guide Ive read so far. The author suffered himself unnecessarily from a lack of information on spirituality, its good and bad sides, and what certain types of practice can and cannot do; so Ingram focuses on making the basics of spiritual practice very clear. The focus is on such essential things that you don have to be a Buddhist to use the information for your own practice easily. Ingram is also doing an awesome job when he disenchants many of the common misconceptions of enlightenment. After reading the book, enlightenment might not look like before at all, but the author leaves you with a believable description of enlightenment as something natural and actually real, and tells you all the mistakes he and his friends have made on the path that are not commonly talked about. The bigger part of the book is about advanced practice, written by a high-level practitioner. I can evaluate on that part from my point of development, but I would say it will be of great value for those who got started and now are not sure what to do to finish their spiritual quest. If you want something authentic, non-refurbished, simmple, non-ambiguous, motivating and undogmatic information, if you want religions cards put on the table, this book is for you, if you are an advanced practitioner or someone who is not yet convinced of the benefits of practice. Buy it. I have not found yet another book that can compare to the quallity of this masterpiece.
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