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Buddhessence
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"Buddhism is currently very popular, but most people have not read the recorded teachings of the Buddha. As a result, the general understanding of this teaching is incorrect.
For example, many people think that reincarnation is a big part of the original doctrine, but we find something very different in the Buddha’s words.
“How can you talk of existence or non-existence after death?
One who knows the truth … cannot be regarded as existing [now].
One who knows the truth … lives beyond explanations.
Descriptions don’t apply.”
This book, small but comprehensive, offers the core elements of the Buddha’s teaching, as they exist in the historical texts. His observations were unattached to any religion and remain a powerful comment on life at any time."
"Buddhism is currently very popular, but most people have not read the recorded teachings of the Buddha. As a result, the general understanding of this teaching is incorrect.
For example, many people think that reincarnation is a big part of the original doctrine, but we find something very different in the Buddha’s words.
“How can you talk of existence or non-existence after death?
One who knows the truth … cannot be regarded as existing [now].
One who knows the truth … lives beyond explanations.
Descriptions don’t apply.”
This book, small but comprehensive, offers the core elements of the Buddha’s teaching, as they exist in the historical texts. His observations were unattached to any religion and remain a powerful comment on life at any time."
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First published January 1, 2002
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March 14, 2024
A clear and essential delivery of the Buddha’s teachings. Also, how it parallels findings from psychology.
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