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Dhamma Within Reach: A Guide to Endurance, Patience and Wisdom
108 pages, ebook
First published July 4, 2021
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October 4, 2022
Read for the 2nd time now, the book wasn't present on Goodreads before.
I learned a lot from Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks on Youtube, so I read the book as soon as it came out.
There's not a single thing I disagree with in this book, but I'm still disturbed by it. The path to liberation is incredibly difficult and man tends to try and find the easier way, one that's not as strict, but that's not possible.
Senses have to be tamed fully and before that is achieved, a lot of endurance is needed. That endurance, stemming from the Right View brings a great reward - immunity from being affected by these constantly arising thoughts, emotions, urges, physicality etc.
Orthodox Christianity has the same teachings and values enduring these burdens trought constant "soberness" and attention, which is achieved trough constant Prayer. This is usually misunderstood by Buddhists, since they don't understand that the constant Prayer brings a person into a state of maximum attentiveness and alertness, so that none of the factors that might disrupt this state are allowed in.
I respect Buddhism as much as I respect Yoga and Christianity, they share the most key perspectives, methodology and strive for the same goal, which is the point of human existence.
I recommend this book to any person who is serious about their development. People who expect for things to happen themselves on this path, or that it's something fun will be horrified by it, but it might help them dispell their self-deception and put them on the Path.
I learned a lot from Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks on Youtube, so I read the book as soon as it came out.
There's not a single thing I disagree with in this book, but I'm still disturbed by it. The path to liberation is incredibly difficult and man tends to try and find the easier way, one that's not as strict, but that's not possible.
Senses have to be tamed fully and before that is achieved, a lot of endurance is needed. That endurance, stemming from the Right View brings a great reward - immunity from being affected by these constantly arising thoughts, emotions, urges, physicality etc.
Orthodox Christianity has the same teachings and values enduring these burdens trought constant "soberness" and attention, which is achieved trough constant Prayer. This is usually misunderstood by Buddhists, since they don't understand that the constant Prayer brings a person into a state of maximum attentiveness and alertness, so that none of the factors that might disrupt this state are allowed in.
I respect Buddhism as much as I respect Yoga and Christianity, they share the most key perspectives, methodology and strive for the same goal, which is the point of human existence.
I recommend this book to any person who is serious about their development. People who expect for things to happen themselves on this path, or that it's something fun will be horrified by it, but it might help them dispell their self-deception and put them on the Path.
January 11, 2024
This book isn’t long, but it packs a punch. Written from a solid understanding of the Dhamma, with right view and with a practical application in mind. It doesn’t contain any fancy tricks or altered states, but presents the teachings in a unique way so as to allow the reader to experiment and engage in the direct endurance of the hinderances and make use of much understated practices such as virtue, patience, endurance and observation. Highly recommended for the serious seeker.
December 1, 2023
Buddhism as identity and institution.
Buddhism as mystical experience.
Buddhism as academic subject.
This book is none of the above. Instead, it drives at the heart of what the Buddha taught: the tragedy at the heart of life, and how to go beyond it.
Buddhism as mystical experience.
Buddhism as academic subject.
This book is none of the above. Instead, it drives at the heart of what the Buddha taught: the tragedy at the heart of life, and how to go beyond it.
August 7, 2023
Such an excellent book, Bhante Nyanamoli explains the Buddha's teaching in an approachable and inspiring yet realistic way.
December 2, 2022
A comprehensive book clarifying common wrong views usually stemmed from modern buddhism teachings
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