Buddhist Yoga A Comprehensive Course

Name: Buddhist Yoga A Comprehensive Course
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ISBN: 9781570620188

ISBN-10: 1570620180

ISBN-13: 9781570620188

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Authors: Thomas Cleary

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The wordyogahas many meanings, including "meditation," "method," and "union." While the physical exercises of Hindu yoga are familiar to Westerners, the subtle metaphysics and refined methods of spiritual development that characterize Buddhist yoga are not yet well known. This volume presents a landmark translation of a classical sourcebook of Buddhist yoga, theSandhinirmochana-sutra, or "Scripture Unlocking the Mysteries," a revered text of the school of Buddhism known as Vijnanavada or Yogachara. The study of this scripture is essential preparation for anyone undertaking meditation exercise. Linking theory and praxis, the scripture offers a remarkably detailed and thorough course of study…

Book details

List price: $18.95
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/13/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.352
Language: English



Translator's Preface



Introduction



Characteristics of Ultimate Truth



Characteristics of Mind, Intellect, and Consciousness



Characteristics of All Phenomena



Essencelessness



Analyzing Yoga



The Transcendent Ways of the Stages



Deeds of the Enlightened


Notes