Early Buddhism as Philosophy of Existence: Freedom and Death
This book makes the connection between early Buddhism and nature. Early Buddhism was a system of thinking which applied the universal laws of nature to human beings. It was a comprehensive worldview. But after the first 400 to 500 years, it was mostly lost.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
Anthem Press
2022
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Further subjects: | B
Electronic books
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9781839983344 |
| Summary: | This book makes the connection between early Buddhism and nature. Early Buddhism was a system of thinking which applied the universal laws of nature to human beings. It was a comprehensive worldview. But after the first 400 to 500 years, it was mostly lost. Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Notes -- Chapter 1 Why Philosophy of Existence? -- 1. Freedom -- 2. Death -- 3. Fire and Annihilation -- 4. 'Say Good-Bye to Yourself, and Live' -- 5. Mind Matters Most -- 6. Conclusion -- Notes -- Chapter 2 The Art of Dying is the Art of Living: Rationality -- 1. Experiential Understanding -- 2. Truth, Not 'Myths and Fictions' -- 3. To Live and Not Lie -- 4. Death in Rationality -- 5. Waiting -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Chapter 3 Relational Philosophy and the Law of Dead Ends -- 1. 'Les Extremités se Touchent' -- 2. Yearning for Harmony -- 3. Galileo and Science -- 4. Seeing in the Dark -- 5. Old Ideas -- 6. The Law of Dead Ends -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Chapter 4 Living Philosophy, and Philosophy Must be Lived -- 1. Interview Reprinted (with Permission) from The Art of Dying (Pariyatti Press) -- February 2021 -- Notes -- Conclusion -- Note -- Bibliography -- Index. |
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| ISBN: | 1839983361 |