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The Doctrine of Awakening: The Attainment of SelfMastery According to the Earliest Buddhist Texts,Used
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In a probing analysis of the oldest Buddhist texts, Julius Evola places the doctrine of liberation in its original context. The early teachings, he suggests, offer the foremost example of an active spirituality that is opposed to the more passive, modern forms of theistic religions. This sophisticated, highly readable analysis of the theory and practice of Buddhist asceticism, first published in Italian in 1943 , elucidates the central truths of the eightfold path and clears away the later accretions of Buddhist doctrine. Evola describes the techniques for conscious liberation from the world of maya and for achieving the state of transcendence beyond dualistic thinking. Most surprisingly, he argues that the widespread belief in reincarnation is not an original Buddhist tenet. Evola presents actual practices of concentration and visualization, and places them in the larger metaphysical context of the Buddhist model of mind and universe.The Doctrine of the Awakening is a provocative study of the teachings of the Buddha by one of Europe's most stimulating thinkers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Doctrine of Awakening'? A: The book explores the doctrine of liberation in early Buddhist texts, presenting an analysis of Buddhist asceticism and the eightfold path.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Doctrine of Awakening'? A: The author is Julius Evola, a notable thinker known for his provocative studies on spirituality and philosophy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 1, 1996.
- Q: Is 'The Doctrine of Awakening' suitable for beginners in Buddhism? A: Yes, the book provides a highly readable analysis of Buddhist teachings, making it accessible to beginners interested in personal transformation.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the original edition of 'The Doctrine of Awakening'.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Doctrine of Awakening'? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include conscious liberation, transcendence beyond dualistic thinking, and a critical view on the belief in reincarnation.
- Q: Does the book include practical exercises or techniques? A: Yes, the book outlines actual practices for concentration and visualization within the context of Buddhist philosophy.