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Philosophy of the Buddha: An Introduction

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Philosophy of the Buddha: An Introduction

Philosophy of the Buddha is a philosophical introduction to the teaching of the Buddha. It carefully guides readers through the basic ideas and practices of the Buddha, including kamma (karma), rebirth, the not-self doctrine, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, ethics, meditation, non-attachment, and NibbÃ¢na (Nirvana).

The book includes an account of the life of the Buddha as well as comparisons of his teaching with practical and theoretical aspects of some Western philosophical outlooks, both ancient and modern. Most distinctively, Philosophy of the Buddha explores how Buddhist enlightenment could enable us to overcome suffering in our lives and reach our full potential for compassion and tranquillity.

This is one of the first books to introduce the philosophy of the Buddha to students of Western philosophy. Christopher W. Gowans' style is exceptionally clear and appropriate for anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to this growing area of interest.

Country	USA
Author	Christopher Gowans
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9781134469697
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Routledge
Manufacturer	Routledge
NumberOfPages	232
PublicationDate	2004-11-23
Publisher	Routledge
ReleaseDate	2004-11-23
Studio	Routledge

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