Practical Aspects of Buddhist Ideals
Author | : U. Nyi |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 283 |
Release | : 2010-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452080277 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452080275 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Download or read book Practical Aspects of Buddhist Ideals written by U. Nyi and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about Paramatha dhamma, the natural law governing the ultimate realities, consisting of the natures of the mind, its associate factors, matter and the Ultimate Wisdom. It is a study of the Abhidhama Pitaka, one of the three Baskets of the Buddhist Teaching. The book's emphasis is on putting the principles into practice. The original work is in Myanmar (Burmese), written by the famed Abbot of Mahagandhayon Monastery of Amarapura, the southern town of Mandalay, for the purpose of teaching his 650 pupils. The book has been very popular on its native land, reprinted many times since its first publication. The translator is inspired by the book, prompting his desire to share it with readers of the English language.