David Burton
Ashgate
Paperback
196
2004
Buddhism is essentially a teaching about liberation - from suffering ignorance selfishness and continued rebirth. Knowledge of 'the way things really are' is thought by many Buddhists to be vital in bringing about this emancipation.Buddhism Knowledge and Liberation assesses the common Buddhist idea that knowledge of the three characteristics of existence (impermanence not-self and suffering) is the key to liberation. It argues that this claim must be seen in the context of the Buddhist path and training as a whole. Sensitive to the wide diversity of philosophical perspectives and interpretation that Buddhism has engendered this book makes a serious contribution to critical and philosophically aware engagement with Buddhist thought. Written in an accessible style it will be of value to those interested in Buddhist Studies and broader issues in comparative philosophy and religion.
Ashgate
Paperback
196
2004
Buddhism is essentially a teaching about liberation - from suffering ignorance selfishness and continued rebirth. Knowledge of 'the way things really are' is thought by many Buddhists to be vital in bringing about this emancipation.Buddhism Knowledge and Liberation assesses the common Buddhist idea that knowledge of the three characteristics of existence (impermanence not-self and suffering) is the key to liberation. It argues that this claim must be seen in the context of the Buddhist path and training as a whole. Sensitive to the wide diversity of philosophical perspectives and interpretation that Buddhism has engendered this book makes a serious contribution to critical and philosophically aware engagement with Buddhist thought. Written in an accessible style it will be of value to those interested in Buddhist Studies and broader issues in comparative philosophy and religion.