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Buddha's Philosophy of Man: Early Indian Buddhist Dialogues by Trevor Ling - book

 

 

Buddhist Epistemology: (Contributions in Philosophy) by S.R. Bhatt - Knowledge plays a very significant role in Buddhism, as it is the gateway to enlightenment and nirvana. This volume provides a clear and exhaustive exposition of Buddhist epistemology and logic, based on the works of classical thinkers such as Vasubandhu, Dinnaga, and Dharmakiriti. It traces the historical development of this theory, identifies the most important schools and thinkers, and defines its main concepts--the criteria of truth, the nature of reality, and the concepts of perception and inference, the only two sources of knowledge accepted in Buddhist philosophy. The appendix contains the Sanskrit original and an annotated translation of Nyaya Pravesa, a key text of Buddhist epistemology, which discusses the nature of perception and inference and their fallacies.

Buddhist Inclusivism: Attitudes Towards Religious Others (Ashgate World Philosophies Series) by Kristin Beise Kiblinger - Although Christians have well-developed responses to other religions, the counterpart scholarship from Buddhists has thus far lagged behind. Breaking new ground, this book analyzes the currently favored position towards religious others, inclusivism, in Buddhist traditions. Kristin Beise Kiblinger presents examples of inclusivism from a wide range of Buddhist contexts and periods, from Pali texts to the Dalai Lama's recent works. After constructing and defending a preferred, alternative form of Buddhist inclusivism, she evaluates the thought of particular contemporary Buddhists such as Thich Nhat Hanh and Masao Abe in light of her ideal position. This book offers a more systematic treatment of Buddhist inclusivism than has yet been provided either by scholars or by Buddhist leaders.

Buddhist Inspirations: Essential Philosophy, Truth, and Enlightenment by Tom Lowenstein - This is a well written and beautifully illustrated account of the life of one the greatest figures of antiquity. Alexander III of Macedon, known to history and myth as Alexander the Great, reigned for only 13 years and died at the age of 32. In that short span, however, he subdued Thebes, became master of Syria and finally conquered the whole Persian Empire. He founded the great city of Alexandria on the Nile Delta and built military schools throughout his lands. He was on the verge of launching an assault on Arabia when fever and sudden death cut short one of the most dazzling and brilliant of careers. Fildes and Fletcher tell this story together with a vivid account of Alexander's personal life, including the antagonistic relations with his father King Philip and his marriage to 'Roxane the Fair', daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes. The authors are learned, up to date, and concise, while their brief guide to further reading makes this an excellent introduction to the subject. Moreover, the numerous photographs, maps and images reproduced in full colour amount to a splendid production: a delight to behold as well as a pleasure to read. (Kirkus UK)

Buddhist Path to Enlightenment; Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy and Practice by Lama Doboom Tulku - book

Buddhist Philosophy - The Origin and Teachings of Buddhism
http://www.age-of-the-sage.org/buddhism/buddhist_philosophy.html

Buddhist Philosophy
http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhism-facts/buddhism-philosophy.html

Buddhist Philosophy
http://www.ibiblio.org/chinesehistory/contents/02cul/c04s03.html

Buddhist Philosophy
http://www.thaiexotictreasures.com/buddhist_philosophy.html

Buddhist Philosophy - Sunyata, Void, Emptiness
http://www.katinkahesselink.net/tibet/void.htm

Buddhist Philosophy
http://www.rabten.com/pages.cfm?ID=14

Buddhist Philosophy and Its European parallels by Edwrd Conze
http://ccbs.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-PHIL/conze2.htm

Buddhist Philosophy and New Testament Theology by Yagi Seiichi
http://muse.jhu.edu/demo/buddhist-christian_studies/v019/19.1yagi.html

Buddhist Philosophy Concerning Universals and Exclusion by Logic Tutorial
http://logictutorial.com/logicbuddhist.html

Buddhist Philosophy Forum
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showforum=24

 

Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis by David J. Kalupahana - This introduction to Buddhism examines its basic philosophical teachings and historical development, setting forth complex and significant ideas in a straightforward and simple style that is easily accessible to the student. The author's orientation is philosophical, rather than religious or sociological. This approach is both the uniqueness and the strength of the work.

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Buddhist Philosophy helps women tacke eating disorders - Women's Health News
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=21402

Buddhist Philosophy in theory and Practice by Herbert V. Guenther - book

Buddhist Philosophy of Mind by Justin Whitaker
http://www.mtfreethinkers.org/essays_stories/philosophy/Buddhist_philosophy_of_mind.html

Buddhist Philosophy of Social Activism by Yanandam V. Nithl - This book "Buddhist Philosophy of Social Activism" is an analytical study of the Buddhist philosophy of social activitism which is the cultivation of the sense of universal compassion and creative altruism. Buddha stressed the cultivation of those elevated sentiments which was bound to reduce social exploitation and social tension. First important technique prescribed by Buddha is to instal qualitative achievements in place of birth. A second important technique for social integration on Buddhist lines would be not to give any place to caste in associations, groups and organisations.

Buddhist Philosophy of the Theravada by N.K. Bhagwat - book

Buddhist Philosophy of Thought by alexander Piatigorsky - book

Buddhist Philosophy of Universal Flux by Satkari Mookerjee - A systematic and clear presentation of the philosophy of critical Realism as expounded by Dignaga and his school. The work is divided into two parts arranged into 26 chapters. Part I discusses the Nature of Existence, Logical Difficulties, Theory of Causation, Universals, Doctrine of Aphoa, Theory of Soul and Problem of Afterlife. Part II deals with the Organic and Inorganic Perception, Inference and Negative Judgment. The two parts bound in one volume deal also with many subsidiary topics.

Buddhist Philosophy on Health Building - Chinese Imperial Cuisines
http://www.china.org.cn/english/imperial/26121.htm

Buddhist Thought in India: Three Phases of Buddhist Philosophy by Edward Conze - Originally published in 1962, this book discusses and interprets the main themes of Buddhist thought in India and is divided into three parts: Archaic Buddhism - Tacit assumptions, the problem of "original Buddhism", the three marks and the perverted views, the five cardinal virtues, the cultivation of the social emotions, Dharma and dharmas, Skandhas, sense-fields and elements; The Sthaviras - the eighteen schools, doctrinal disputes, the unconditioned and the process of salvation, some Abhidharma problems; The Mahayana - doctrines common to all Mahayanists, the Madhyamikas, the Yogacarins, Buddhist logic, and the Tantras.

Buddhist Psychology vs Buddhist Philosophy - Mudita Journal
http://www.muditajournal.com/archives/000366.php

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Central Philosophy of Tibet by Robert A.F. Thurman - The first part [of the book], an extensive introduction, can stand on its own as an insightful and incisive study of Tibetan philosophy, its roots in India, and its relevance to a twentieth-century Western audience. The second part translates Tsong Khapa's text... The quality of both the translation and the introductory essay makes this book a valuable contribution to the study of the central way. -- Karen Lang Journal of Asian Studies

Contemporary relevance of Buddhist Philosophy by Kulatissa Nanda Jayatilleke - book

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Development of Mahayana Philosophy by Peter Della Santina
http://www.buddhismtoday.com/english/philosophy/maha/002-develop.htm

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Early Buddhist Philosophy by Alfonso Verdu - book

Empty Words: Buddhist Philosophy and Cross-Cultural Interpretation by Jay L. Garfield - Empty Words represents a serious engagement with Buddhist philosophy and contributes to the exegesis of Madhyamaka and Yogacara thought. More importantly, however, I think that it contributes to the further development of Buddhist philosophy as a continuing project. Philosophy East & West Empty Words makes a worthwhile contribution to the philosophical study of Buddhism.

 

Encyclopaedia of Indian Philosophies, v. 9: Buddhist Philosophy from 350 to 600 AD by Karl H. Potter - The aim of this series is to present the contents of different streams of indian philosophical texts to make more and more people aware about Indian philosophical thought. This multi volume work presents Indian thought, citing experts on the point that seem debatable. So far, 9 volumes have been brought out. Volume one provides a list of sources which are surveyed in the subsequent volumes as well as provides a guide to secondary literature for further study of Indian philosophy. Volume 2 provides a detailed resume of current knowledge about hte classical Indian philosophical system of Nyaya-Vaisesika in its earlier stages. Volume 3 summarizes early Advaita Vedanta upon Sankara's pupils. Volume 4 discusses the history of the system and its philosophical overall. This present volume attempts to cover the development of Buddhist philosophical notions from the time of Vasubandhu and his critic Samghabhadra. It is a glorious period in indian history, the time of the Gupta kings.

Essentials of Buddhism: Basic Terminology and Concepts of Buddhist Philosophy and practice by Kogen Mizuno - book

 

Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy by Junjiro Takakusu - In Japan the whole of Buddhism became the living and active faith of the mass of the people. The present study relates to Japanese Buddhism, as in Japan alone the whole of Buddhism has been preserved. Divided into fifteen chapters, the book deals with different schools of Buddhist philosophy. The author has grouped these schools under two heads: (1) the schools of Negative Rationalsim, i.e. the Religion of Dialectic Investigation and (2) the schools of Introspective Intuitionism, i.e. the Religion of Meditative Experience.

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Heart of Buddhist Philosophy; Dinnaga and Dharmakirti by Amar Singh - This is an interesting and exciting book in showing how modern scholarship misunderstood three great Sautrantika critical philosophers. If the evidence adduced in this book is correct, then the history of Buddhist philosophy, fifth century onward, has to be rewritten. Also, new studies and translations are implied of all the works of Dinnaga and Dharmakirti. The author sheds a new light, taking into consideration the views of ancient and modern scholars, on many complex and polemic issues of the Buddhist philosophy.

History of Buddhist Philosophy: continuities and Discontinuities by David J. Kalupahana - David J. Kalupahana's Buddhist Philosophy: A Historical Analysis has, since its original publication in 1976, offered an unequaled introduction to the philosophical principles and historical development of Buddhism. Now, representing the culmination of Dr. Kalupahana's thirty years of scholarly research and reflection, A History of Buddhist Philosophy builds upon and surpasses that earlier work, providing a completely reconstructed, detailed analysis of both early and later Buddhism.

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Indian Religions or Results of the Mysterious Buddhism by Hargrave Jennings - Concerning that also Which is to be Understood in the Divinity of Fire. Buddhism the foundation of all the religions of India; Historical description of the religions of India; Brahminism the human-marked child of Buddhism; The religion of the Magi; Fire-Worship; Search of the philosophers; Magnetism-The Alchemists-The Philosopher's Stone; Man in relation to day and night; Sleep-Dream conditions-Dream-Life; Magnetic possible state of being; The Fire-Philosophers-Theosophists-Paracelsus-Platonic philosophy of vision; Templars as Christian warriors, or as Atheists and Magicians-Secret and forbidden studies pursued by them; Fire-Celebration; True religion must be derived from the correctly interpreted evidence of nature; History of the Magi; The Rosicrucians; Modern science and superstition.

Insights into Buddhism: Selected Essays on Buddhist, Philosophy, Art and History by Sunil K. Gupta - book

Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy by T.r. Sharma - book

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Japanese Zen Buddhist Philosophy - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/japanese-zen/

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Manual of Buddhist Philosophy: Trubner's Oriental Series by Willia McGovern - book

Monk and the Philosoher: A Father and Son Discuss the Meaning of Life by Jean-Francois Revel - French philosopher Revel (Without Marx or Jesus) and his son, Tibetan Buddhist monk Ricard, engage in a dazzling intellectual tete-a-tete on metaphysics, morality and meaning. In 1972, Ricard abandoned a promising career in molecular biology and announced his intention to study with Tibetan Buddhist lamas in Asia. Initially, Revel was disappointed with his son's decision to study Buddhism, for, as an atheist, Revel had never taken Buddhism or any other religion very seriously. He and Matthieu remained close, and father and son began a series of conversations about the different and common ways that philosophy and Buddhism describe humanity's search for meaning. The dialogues recorded in this book took place in 1996 in Hatiban, Nepal, "a peaceful spot high up on a mountainside above Kathmandu." The give-and-take between these two lively thinkers ranges from the differences between religious and secular spirituality, "faith, ritual and superstition," and Buddhist metaphysics and the philosophy of mind, and on the violence in the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Each conversation covers an astonishing range of history and philosophy from the pre-Socratics in the West to the current Dalai Lama in the East. Revel concludes from these conversations that the East can provide a system of wisdom or ethics for a West where the triumph of science has largely eradicated these systems. Ricard concludes that Buddhism does provide a "science of the mind" that deals with the "basic mechanisms of happiness and suffering." Although these talks reveal little new about either Western philosophy or Buddhism, they do offer a rare glimpse into the workings of two sparkling intellects. --Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Path to the Middle: Oral Madhyamika philosophy in Tibet by Anne Carolyn Klein - book

 

Patthanuddesa Dipani - The Buddhist philosphy of Relations by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw
http://www.ubakhin.com/ledi/MANUAL02.html

Personal Identity and Buddhist Philosophy: Empty Persons by Mark Siderits - What does it mean to be a person? The philosophical problem of personal identity has been the subject of much debate in both Western philosophy and Buddhist philosophy. This book initiates a conversation between the two traditions showing how concepts and tools drawn from one philosophical tradition can help solve problems arising in another, particularly as regards the philosophical investigation of persons. The recent controversy over personal identity has concerned reductionism, the view that persons are mere useful fictions. Mark Siderits explores the most important objections that have been raised to reductionism, and shows how some key arguments and semantic tools from early Buddhism can be used to answer those objections. Buddhist resources are used to examine the important ethical consequences of this view of persons. The second half of the book explores a new objection to reductionism about persons that originates in Mahayana Buddhist philosophy.

Philosophical and Religious Foundations by Peter Della Santina
http://www.buddhismtoday.com/english/philosophy/vaira/003-philo.htm

Philosophy and Psychology in the Abhidharma by Pater Della Santina
http://www.buddhismtoday.com/english/philosophy/Abhi/003-philo.htm

Philosophy of Mind Only by Peter Della Santina
http://www.buddhismtoday.com/english/philosophy/maha/004-mind.htm

Philosophy of Religion: A Buddhist Perspective by Arvind Sharma - This important work does much to extend and redefine the ground of the philosophy of religion, which has been conducted in a purely Western context. The discussion, whether it be about the soteriological nature of religion, the grounds for belief in God, the problem of evil, or the question of verifiability, takes on quite a different meaning in the context of Eastern religions. Arvind Sharma seeks to place this debate, with particular reference to the work of such writers as James, F.R. Tennant, Tillich, Randall, Braithwaite, D.Z. Phillips, Rom Hare, Basil Mitchell, John Hick, W.A. Christian, and W.C. Smith, in the Buddhist context. At the same time he clarifies some of the possible misapprehensions which result from a commonality of religious language shared between Buddhism and Hinduism as regards the nature of religious revelation, immortality, karma, and reincarnation.

Philosophy of the Buddha: An Introduction by Christopher w. Gowans - 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, nonattachment, and Nibb=E2na (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 Budda explores how Buddhi st 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.

Philosophy of the Buddha by Archie J. Bahm - What did the Buddha actually teach? For those seeking an answer to this question and to understand Buddhism as an important part of the world's religious and cultural heritage, Philosophy of the Buddha is an excellent introduction and guide.
The author's purpose is to state the philosophy of Gotama, the man himself, by a careful study of the original records. He cuts through layers of devout and theological speculation--much as higher biblical criticism has done in Christianity--and presents clearly and concisely the real humanly significant roots and permanent values of many aspects of Buddhist thought.

Philosophies of Buddha and Marx by D.R. Jatava - book

Prolegomena to a History of Buddhist Philosophy by B.M. Barua - book

Psychological Attitude of Early Buddhist Philosophy by Lama Anagarika Govinda - book - This book furnishes the reader with an introduction in the early Buddhist concept of consciousness, being the foundation of Buddhist meditational approach as well as of the psychological attitude leading to the realization of the ultimate goal.

Pudgalavada Buddhist Philosophy
http://www.iep.utm.edu/p/pudgalav.htm

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Readings in Buddhist Philosophy - Fall 1997
http://www.as.miami.edu/phi/bio/Buddha/bud-read.htm

Recognizing Reality: Dharmakirti's Philosophy and Its Tibetan Interpretations by Georges B.J. Dreyfus - book

Reincarnation of Ma Nyunt Sein and Relevant Buddhist Philosophy by Puck Hee Lee - book - Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Ma Nyuant Sein was the reincarnation of that learned old monk from her village monastery that died shortly before she was born. Otherwise, how can one rationally explain how Ma Nyuant Sein was able to read and write in two languages at age two without ever attending a day of school? My Nyuant Sein's existence gives us proof that reincarnation is real and not myth or superstition.

Remarks on Buddhist Philosophy by Geshe Rabten
http://www.quangduc.com/English/philosophy/04remarkphilosophyhtml.html

Reseraches in Indian and Buddhist Philosophy by Edwin Gerow - download book - This digital document is an article from The Journal of the American Oriental Society, published by American Oriental Society on January 1, 1997. The length of the article is 448 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Roles of Buddhist philosophy in facing HIV/AIDS in northern Thailand: Faith based interventions - Gateway
http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/102251482.html

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Self, Reality and Reason in Tibetan Philosophy: Tsongkhapa's Quest for the Middle Way by Thupten Jinpa - book - The work explores the historical and intellectual context of Tsongkhapa's philosophy and addresses the critical issues related to questions of development and originality in Tsongkhapa's thought. It also deals extensively with one of Tsongkhapa's primary concerns, namely his attempts to demonstrate that the Middle Way philosophy's de-constructive analysis does not negate the reality of the everyday world. The study's central focus, however, is the question of the existence and the nature of self. This is explored both in terms of Tsongkhapa's de-construction of the self and his re-construction of person. Finally, the work explores the concept of reality that emerges in Tsongkhapa's philosophy, and deals with his understanding of the relationship between critical reasoning, no-self, and religious experience.

Shunyata - Emptiness in Buddhist Philosophy
http://purifymind.com/EmptinessBuddPhi.htm

Smile of the Buddha: Eastern Philosophy and Western Art from Monet to Today by Jacquelynn Baas - book - "The relations between eastern and western cultures have long been a neglected topic, and this careful and intelligent look at a small but significant part of those relations is most welcome." - Thomas McEvilley, author of The Shape of Ancient Thought"

 

Socrates, Buddha, Confucius, Jesus: From the Great Philosophers, Vol. I by Karl Jaspers - Arguably the four most influential individuals in human history, Socrates, the Buddha, Confucius and Jesus have cast shadows on history that are nearly inescapable even today. Who were they, what were their doctrines, and what was their influence? These are some of the questions that the 20th-century philosopher Karl Jaspers explores in this short excerpt from his larger volume, Great Philosophers.

Spurious Parallels to Buddist Philosophy by Edward Conze
http://ccbs.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-PHIL/conze1.htm

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Theory of relations in Buddhist philosophy by Bimlendra Kumar - book

Toward a Philosophy of Zen Buddhism by Toshihiko Izutsu - Zen experience defies all thinking and linguistic description and simply affirms what is evidently real: "The ordinary way—that precisely is the Way." After questioning the nature of reality, the Zen student discovers that what remains is what is. Although it seems that Zen would not lend itself to philosophical discussion, that all conceptualization would dissolve in light of this empiricism, in this volume, the author demonstrates that the "silence" of Zen is in fact pregnant with words. A variety of topics are discussed: the experience of satori, ego and egolessness, Zen sense and nonsense, koan practice, the influence of Zen on Japanese painting and calligraphy and much more.

Treatise on Buddhist Philosophy, or, Abhidhamma by C.L. A De Silva - book

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Vagrant Lotus:  An introduction to Buddhist philosophy by Douglas A Fox - book

 

 

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World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice by Dalai Lama - book - In his foreword to The World of Tibetan Buddhism, actor Richard Gere describes the Dalai Lama as "universally respected as one of our greatest spiritual friends." The implied sentiment of equality and ease is appropriate for this manual by His Holiness, who here continues his loving attack on the West through publishing. A guidebook, this fluid translation by Geshe Thupten Jinpa of talks given by the Dalai Lama in London in 1988 is suitable for beginners in, as well as more advanced practitioners of, the Buddhist way, for it discusses general Buddhism as well as the esoteric Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet. Of interest and also useful to any reader is the central section, "An Altruistic Outlook and Way of Life," in which the benefits of the Dalai Lama's clear mind are in abundance. Just before the glossary and bibliography at the end of this substantive textbook, His Holiness closes his remarks on the specifics of daily practice with typical simplicity: "This is the way: try, try, try!! Then, over time, there is hope." --Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Zen Buddhism and Environmental Ethics (Ashgate World Philosophies Series) by Simon P. James - Zen Buddhism and Environmental Ethics explores the implications of Zen Buddhist teachings and practices for our moral relations with the natural world. At once an accessible introduction to Zen and an important contribution to the debate concerning the environmental implications of the tradition, this book will appeal both to readers unfamiliar with East Asian thought and to those well versed in the field.
In elucidating the philosophical implications of Zen, the author draws upon both Eastern and Western philosophy, situating the Zen understanding of nature within the Buddhist tradition, as well as relating it to the ideas of key Western philosophers such as Aristotle, Kant and Heidegger. These philosophical reflections on Zen are used to shed light on some prominent debates in contemporary environmental ethics concerning such issues as the intrinsic value of nature.

Zen & Philosophy: An Intellectual Biography of Nishida Kitaro by Michiko Yusa - This is the definitive work on the first and greatest of Japan's twentieth-century philosophers, Nishida Kitaro (1870-1945). Interspersed throughout the narrative of Nishida's life and thought is a generous selection of the philosopher's own essays, letters, and short presentations, newly translated into English.

Zen Philosophy, Zen Practice by Theich Thieen-Ean - This text explores the way of Zen and its inner truth. Each chapter includes a meditation practice.

 

Wise blind elephants
Six wise, blind elephants were discussing what humans were like.
Failing to agree, they decided to determine what humans were like by direct experience.
The first wise, blind elephant felt the human, and declared, "Humans are flat."
The other wise, blind elephants, after similarly feeling the human, agreed.

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