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This Being, That Becomes
Thomas Jones Dhivan
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Description for This Being, That Becomes
Paperback. Dhivan Thomas Jones takes us into the heart of the Buddha's insight that everything - from mind to matter - arises in dependence on conditions. With the aid of lucid reflections and exercises he prompts us to explore how conditionality works in our own lives, and provides a sure guide to the most essential teaching of Buddhism. Series: Buddhist Wisdom in Practice. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 370.
This being, that becomes; from the arising of this, that arises.A" This succinct formula, recorded in texts and carved in inscriptions throughout the Buddhist world, is said to summarise the whole of the Dharma, the teaching of the Buddha. But how can such a simple summary be the conceptual formulation that characterises the experience of a Buddha, an 'Awakened One', a state beyond all words and concepts? Dhivan Thomas Jones tells us how, and takes us into the heart of the Buddha's insight that everything arises in dependence on conditions. With the aid of lucid reflections and exercises he ... Read more
This being, that becomes; from the arising of this, that arises.A" This succinct formula, recorded in texts and carved in inscriptions throughout the Buddhist world, is said to summarise the whole of the Dharma, the teaching of the Buddha. But how can such a simple summary be the conceptual formulation that characterises the experience of a Buddha, an 'Awakened One', a state beyond all words and concepts? Dhivan Thomas Jones tells us how, and takes us into the heart of the Buddha's insight that everything arises in dependence on conditions. With the aid of lucid reflections and exercises he ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Windhorse Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Buddhist Wisdom in Practice
Condition
New
Weight
371g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781899579907
SKU
V9781899579907
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About Thomas Jones Dhivan
Thomas Jones was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2004, receiving the name Dhivan, meaning 'thoughtful' or 'intelligent'. At Lancaster University he obtained a BA in Religious Studies and a PhD in the philosophy of love. He also has a degree in Pali and Sanskrit from the University of Cambridge and teaches courses in the arts for the Open ... Read more
Reviews for This Being, That Becomes
"Clearly and intelligently written, this book carries a lot of good advice." Professor Richard Gombrich, author of 'What the Buddha Thought'. "Like all fine writers, Dhivan Thomas Jones makes complex ideas simple and subtle truths compelling. The Buddha considered conditionality the heart of his message and fathoming it the key to a happy, creative and fulfilling life. This excellent ... Read more