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Cetasika means belonging to the mind. It is a mental factor which
accompanies consciousness (citta) and experiences an object. There
are 52 cetasikas. This book gives an outline of each of these 52
cetasikas and shows the relationship they have with each other. It
will help the student have more understanding of the intricate
operations of the mind enabling the development of good qualities
and the eventual eradication of all defilements. It will help to
understand that citta and cetasika act according to their own
conditions and that an abiding agent (soul or self) is not to be
found. The book assumes some previous knowledge of Buddhism.
An Introduction to the doctrine of Theravada Buddhism for those who
have no previous knowledge. The four noble Truths - suffering - the
origin of suffering - the cessation of suffering - and the way
leading to the end of suffering - are explained as a philosophy and
a practical guide which can be followed in today's world.
A general introduction to the main ideas of Theravada Buddhism. The
purpose of this book is to help the reader gain insight into the
Buddhist scriptures and the way in which the teachings can be used
to benefit both ourselves and others in everyday life. Several
chapters are written in the form of question and answer, inspired
by questions posed by ordinary people who were confronted with
difficulties in the practical application of the teachings. The
book will be an invaluable aid for those individuals who wish to
develop the Buddhist path to true understanding. Suitable for both
practicing Buddhists and newcomers to the teachings.
Abhidhamma in Daily Life is an exposition of absolute realities in
detail. Abhidhamma means higher doctrine and the book's purpose is
to encourage the right application of Buddhism in order to
eradicate wrong view and eventually all defilements. Many terms in
Pali the language of early Buddhism are used and are defined as
they are introduced. The book is therefore suitable for beginners
as well as practicing Buddhists. It is detailed and precise and an
invaluable aid to unlocking the deep meaning of the entire Buddhist
canon and applying the theory to our daily lives for the benefit of
ourselves and others.
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas is a guide to the development of the
Buddha's path of wisdom, covering all aspects of human life and
human behaviour, good and bad. This study explains that right
understanding is indispensable for mental development, the
development of calm as well as the development of insight The
author describes in detail all mental phenomena (citta and
cetasika), and physical phenomena (rupa) and explains the processes
of mental phenomena that experience objects through the sense-doors
and the mind-door. The last chapters are in the form of questions
and answers and deal with the problems one may face in the
development of insight. For precision many Pali terms are used but
nevertheless the book could be appreciated by both beginners and as
well as those who have more background knowledge.
Why do we do what we do? why do we see what we see? Seeing,
attachment, generosity, all experiences in life can arise only
because of a concurrence of conditions. This book is an
introduction to the seventh book of the Abhidhamma, that deals with
the conditionality of life. It explains the deep underlying motives
for all actions through body, speech and mind and shows that these
are dependent on conditions and cannot be controlled by a 'self'.
The study of conditions is indispensable for understanding the
teaching of the 'Dependent Origination' and the meaning of the
Buddha's teaching of non-self. This book is suitable for those who
have already made a study of the Buddha's teachings.
A general introduction to physical phenomena and the way they are
related to each other and to mental phenomena. The purpose of this
book is to show that the study of both mental phenomena and
physical phenomena is indispensable for the development of the
eightfold Path. The quotations from the scriptures provide the
reader with lively examples of the way the physical phenomena,
which are depending on conditions, perform their functions in daily
life. The study of this book will help the reader to understand the
Buddha's teaching of non-self. This book is suitable for those who
already have some knowledge of Buddhism.
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The Perfections (Paperback)
Sujin Boriharnwanaket; Translated by Nina Van Gorkom
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R683
Discovery Miles 6 830
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This book on the Perfections is a study of the ten good qualities
leading to Enlightenment: generosity, morality, renunciation,
wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, determination,
loving-kindness, and equanimity. It shows when they are considered
perfections and what hinders them. It shows the importance of
developing them in daily life and how their cultivation is
essential for the complete eradication of all defilements. Many
quotes are used from the the original scriptures of Theravada
Buddhism and for precision of understanding some Pali terms are
used. The author is a prolific writer and broadcaster of Buddhist
scriptures and has had several books published worldwide.
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