If, as Buddhism claims, the potential for awakening exists in all
human beings, we should be able to map the phenomenon with the same
science we apply to other forms of consciousness. A student of
cognitive social science and a Zen practitioner for more than forty
years, Richard P. Boyle brings his sophisticated perspective to
bear on the development of a theoretical model for both ordinary
and awakened consciousness. Boyle conducts probing interviews with
eleven prominent Western Buddhist teachers (Shinzen Young, John
Tarrant, Ken McLeod, Ajahn Amaro, Martine Batchelor, Shaila
Catherine, Gil Fronsdal, Stephen Batchelor, Pat Enkyo O'Hara,
Bernie Glassman, and Joseph Goldstein) and one scientist (James
Austin) who have experienced awakening. From the paths they
traveled to enlightenment and their descriptions of the experience,
he derives three fundamental properties of awakened consciousness.
He then constructs an overarching model that explains how Buddhist
practices help free the mind from attachments to reality and the
self and make possible the three properties of awakening.
Specifically, these teachers describe how they worked to control
attention and quiet the mind, detach from ideas and habits, and
open themselves to compassion. Boyle's account incorporates current
theories of consciousness, sociological insights, and research in
neuroscience to advance the study of awakened consciousness and
help an even greater number of people to realize it.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
