Reconstructing Early Buddhism by Roderick S. Bucknell (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Reconstructing Early Buddhism by Roderick S. Bucknell This ground-breaking analysis of key differences between early Buddhist texts, written in Pali, Sanskrit and Chinese, puts fresh perspectives on the Buddha, Buddhism and Buddhist meditative practices. These practices will be of particular interest to present-day practitioners of awareness and insight meditation. A landmark book on Buddhist origins. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Buddhist origins and discussion of the Buddhas teachings are amongst the most controversial and contested areas in the field. This bold and authoritative book tackles head-on some of the key questions regarding early Buddhism and its primary canon of precepts. Noting that the earliest texts in Pali, Sanskrit and Chinese belong to different Buddhist schools, Roderick S. Bucknell addresses the development of these writings during the period of oral transmission between the Buddhas death and their initial redaction in the first century BCE. A meticulous comparative analysis reveals the likely original path of meditative practice applied and taught by Gautama. Fresh perspectives now emerge on both the Buddha himself and his Enlightenment. Drawing on his own years of meditative experience as a Buddhist monk, the author offers here remarkable new interpretations of advanced practices of meditation, as well as of Buddhism itself. It is a landmark work in Buddhist Studies. Author Biography Roderick S. Bucknell holds a doctorate in Chinese linguistics and is an Honorary Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Queensland, where for eighteen years – prior to his retirement – he taught Chinese and Buddhist studies. Having become interested in the techniques of insight meditation on an earlier visit to the country, he was formerly (from 1967–71) a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) based in Thailand. His previous works include The Twilight Language: Explorations in Buddhist Meditation and Symbolism (1995, co-authored with Martin Stuart-Fox, who has edited and provided the Postscript to the present volume) and Sanskrit Manual: A Quick Reference Guide to the Phonology and Grammar of Classical Sanskrit (2010). Table of Contents Part I. Background and Context: 1. Introducing the project; 2. The Sa…gha and the oral transmission; 3. Scriptural sources; Part II. The Path: 4. The stepwise training; 5. Derivative accounts of the path; 6. The eightfold path; Part III. The Practice: 7. Mindfulness; 8. Concentration; 9. The three knowledges; Part IV. In Conclusion: 10. Summary and implications. Review This book proposes a radical and new understanding of the Buddhas path to awakening (based on a detailed analysis of the earliest textual sources available to us) that will undoubtedly prove provocative and controversial. It will certainly generate much discussion in scholarly circles, within Buddhist communities, and among those interested in understanding the Buddhas teaching and engaging in its practice. Mark Allon, University of SydneyThis book is the culmination of fifty years of Roderick Bucknells Buddhist Studies scholarship, in which he has explored issues in the nature of the path of practice in early Buddhism, especially by comparing a range of parallel texts in Pali and Chinese. The work is clear, informative, well written and well referenced. It contains illuminating analyses of details of the Buddhist path – and of how they relate together, and evolved in different forms – in the first few centuries of Buddhism. It is thought provoking and thus includes controversial aspects with which other scholars may not agree. It will prompt deeper thought on the nature of the path of Buddhist practice, and be of great interest both to scholars of Buddhist Studies and Buddhist meditators. Peter Harvey, University of Sunderland Promotional Addresses key and contested questions regarding early Buddhism, revealing the path of meditative practice most likely followed by the Buddha. Review Quote This book proposes a radical and new understanding of the Buddhas path to awakening (based on a detailed analysis of the earliest textual sources available to us) that will undoubtedly prove provocative and controversial. It will certainly generate much discussion in scholarly circles, within Buddhist communities, and among those interested in understanding the Buddhas teaching and engaging in its practice. Mark Allon, University of Sydney Promotional "Headline" Addresses key and contested questions regarding early Buddhism, revealing the path of meditative practice most likely followed by the Buddha. Details ISBN1009236520 Author Roderick S. Bucknell Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1009236520 ISBN-13 9781009236522 Format Hardcover Pages 320 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises AU Release Date 2022-10-20 NZ Release Date 2022-10-20 Publication Date 2022-10-20 UK Release Date 2022-10-20 Alternative 9781009236539 DEWEY 294.34435 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168631387;

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