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Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
8年前 に Rodrigo C によって更新されました。 at 16/05/29 10:52
Created 8年 ago at 16/05/29 10:39
Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
投稿: 19 参加年月日: 14/03/20 最新の投稿
Hi,
I have a specific request regarding book recommendations. It's for a friend, so I'm trying to match his needs.
He is finishing reading "Mindfulness in Plain English" and is meditating semi-regularly. He is very into Western philosophy, and is very analytical.
So he wants a book that helps him improve his meditation practice, but he also wants to know about the philosophical backgroundd behind the practice, as well as the historical lineage attached to it.
What he DOESN'T want is something that relies on the religious/ritual/"metaphysical" aspects.
I'm currently reading "The Mind Illuminated" and recommended it to him. The problem is that it doesn't contain much of the philosophical and very little of the historical.
I think something in line of 60% practice, 25% philosophy, 15% historical would be nice.
Any recommendation?
Edit: I should add that his main interest is in Buddhism resources.
I have a specific request regarding book recommendations. It's for a friend, so I'm trying to match his needs.
He is finishing reading "Mindfulness in Plain English" and is meditating semi-regularly. He is very into Western philosophy, and is very analytical.
So he wants a book that helps him improve his meditation practice, but he also wants to know about the philosophical backgroundd behind the practice, as well as the historical lineage attached to it.
What he DOESN'T want is something that relies on the religious/ritual/"metaphysical" aspects.
I'm currently reading "The Mind Illuminated" and recommended it to him. The problem is that it doesn't contain much of the philosophical and very little of the historical.
I think something in line of 60% practice, 25% philosophy, 15% historical would be nice.
Any recommendation?
Edit: I should add that his main interest is in Buddhism resources.
8年前 に Veneficus によって更新されました。 at 16/05/29 12:13
Created 8年 ago at 16/05/29 12:13
RE: Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
投稿: 1 参加年月日: 16/05/29 最新の投稿
I would suggest:
The Doctrine of the Buddha: The Religion of Reason and Buddhist Wisdom: The Mystery of the Self
They are from the same author: George Grimm, where Buddhist Wisdom is a kind of summary of the main work: The Doctrine of the Buddha.
In my opnion, his explation of the "logic" behind the "doctrine" of the pali canon are of exceedingly clarity and at same time easily digested by an western mind without compromising the canon's fundamental points.
I'm sure that it should appeal the philosophical side of your friend.
The Doctrine of the Buddha: The Religion of Reason and Buddhist Wisdom: The Mystery of the Self
They are from the same author: George Grimm, where Buddhist Wisdom is a kind of summary of the main work: The Doctrine of the Buddha.
In my opnion, his explation of the "logic" behind the "doctrine" of the pali canon are of exceedingly clarity and at same time easily digested by an western mind without compromising the canon's fundamental points.
I'm sure that it should appeal the philosophical side of your friend.
8年前 に neko によって更新されました。 at 16/05/29 12:18
Created 8年 ago at 16/05/29 12:18
RE: Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
投稿: 763 参加年月日: 14/11/26 最新の投稿8年前 に Nicky によって更新されました。 at 16/05/29 12:31
Created 8年 ago at 16/05/29 12:31
RE: Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
投稿: 484 参加年月日: 14/08/02 最新の投稿Rodrigo C:
So he wants a book that helps him improve his meditation practice, but he also wants to know about the philosophical backgroundd behind the practice, as well as the historical lineage attached to it.
What he DOESN'T want is something that relies on the religious/ritual/"metaphysical" aspects.
Edit: I should add that his main interest is in Buddhism resources.
If he wants to learn pure Buddhism devoid of religion & superstition & also a correct succinct explanation, he can read books by Buddhadasa:
Handbook for Mankind (which has all the basics athough a bit 'wordy' for me):
http://www.buddhanet.net/budasa2.htm
Buddhadhamma for Students (which is succinct):
http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books5/Buddhadassa_Bhikkhu_Buddha_Dhamma_for_University_Students.pdf
Two Kinds of Language (which is important for undetstandign the language of Buddhism & cutting through superstition):
http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books5/Bhikkhu_Buddhadasa_Two_Kinds_of_Language.htm
Anatta & Rebirth (which explains self & not-self and the psychological meaning of 'birth' & 'rebirth'): http://www.buddhismwithoutboundaries.com/Anatta_and_Rebirth.pdf
More books here: http://www.dhammatalks.net/
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8年前 に Rodrigo C によって更新されました。 at 16/05/29 15:41
Created 8年 ago at 16/05/29 15:41
RE: Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
投稿: 19 参加年月日: 14/03/20 最新の投稿neko:
Has he read MCTB?
No. I've talked about it with him, but I don't think it matches his interest. He doesn't have an enlightenment goal, and I think MCTB is too hardcore on that line for him, at least for now.
8年前 に Rodrigo C によって更新されました。 at 16/05/29 15:46
Created 8年 ago at 16/05/29 15:46
RE: Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
投稿: 19 参加年月日: 14/03/20 最新の投稿Nicky:
Rodrigo C:
So he wants a book that helps him improve his meditation practice, but he also wants to know about the philosophical backgroundd behind the practice, as well as the historical lineage attached to it.
What he DOESN'T want is something that relies on the religious/ritual/"metaphysical" aspects.
Edit: I should add that his main interest is in Buddhism resources.
If he wants to learn pure Buddhism devoid of religion & superstition & also a correct succinct explanation, he can read books by Buddhadasa:
Handbook for Mankind (which has all the basics athough a bit 'wordy' for me):
http://www.buddhanet.net/budasa2.htm
Buddhadhamma for Students (which is succinct):
http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books5/Buddhadassa_Bhikkhu_Buddha_Dhamma_for_University_Students.pdf
Two Kinds of Language (which is important for undetstandign the language of Buddhism & cutting through superstition):
http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books5/Bhikkhu_Buddhadasa_Two_Kinds_of_Language.htm
Anatta & Rebirth (which explains self & not-self and the psychological meaning of 'birth' & 'rebirth'): http://www.buddhismwithoutboundaries.com/Anatta_and_Rebirth.pdf
More books here: http://www.dhammatalks.net/
....
Thanks! I had looked at buddhanet and dhammatalks, but since I didn't read any of those, couldn't choose properly. Also, we had a conversation about Rebirth with a common friend, so the one about Anatta & Rebirth looks interesting in itself.
8年前 に Rodrigo C によって更新されました。 at 16/05/29 15:50
Created 8年 ago at 16/05/29 15:50
RE: Request: somewhat specific book recommendadion
投稿: 19 参加年月日: 14/03/20 最新の投稿Veneficus:
I would suggest:
The Doctrine of the Buddha: The Religion of Reason and Buddhist Wisdom: The Mystery of the Self
They are from the same author: George Grimm, where Buddhist Wisdom is a kind of summary of the main work: The Doctrine of the Buddha.
In my opnion, his explation of the "logic" behind the "doctrine" of the pali canon are of exceedingly clarity and at same time easily digested by an western mind without compromising the canon's fundamental points.
I'm sure that it should appeal the philosophical side of your friend.
The Doctrine of the Buddha: The Religion of Reason and Buddhist Wisdom: The Mystery of the Self
They are from the same author: George Grimm, where Buddhist Wisdom is a kind of summary of the main work: The Doctrine of the Buddha.
In my opnion, his explation of the "logic" behind the "doctrine" of the pali canon are of exceedingly clarity and at same time easily digested by an western mind without compromising the canon's fundamental points.
I'm sure that it should appeal the philosophical side of your friend.
Nice, thanks! The subtitle "Religion of Reason" is a very compelling one. Will take a look at those.