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The Path of Purification: Visuddhimagga (Vipassana Meditation and the Buddha's Teachings)
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Product Description
One of Buddhism's foundational texts, the "Visuddhimagga" is a systematic examination and condensation of Buddhist doctrine and meditation technique. The various teachings of the Buddha found throughout the Pali canon are organised in a clear, comprehensive path leading to the final goal of nibbana, the state of complete purification. Originally composed in the fifth century, this new translation provides English speakers insights into this foundational text. In the course of this treatise full and detailed instructions are given on 40 subjects of meditation aimed at concentration, an elaborate account of Buddhist Abhidhamma philosophy, and explicit descriptions of the stages of insight culminating in final liberation.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #301227 in Books
- Published on: 2003-09-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 950 pages
Customer Reviews
Wonderful Guide
This is a great book for all but perhaps better suited to those who are already quite well versed in Buddhist texts.
For me it functions mainly as a reference or guide for meditations and attitudes to take to meditation. It certainly looks nice on my bookshelf and is a nice book to have just for browsing random chapters when you need a refreshing lift, also as a route for more advanced meditators.
