An invaluable roadmap for anyone who meditates, "Swallowing the River Ganges" is a comprehensive practice guide to the "great treatise" of Theravadan Buddhism, the "path of purification" (Visuddhimagga). Written in the fifth century, this encyclopedic manual of Buddhist doctrine and meditation organizes the various teachings of the Buddha into one clear path. Step by step, this meditation course guides readers through the seven stages of purification, explaining the teachings and putting them into a modern context.
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An invaluable roadmap for anyone who meditates, "Swallowing the River Ganges" is a comprehensive practice guide to the "great treatise" of Theravadan Buddhism, the "path of purification" (Visuddhimagga). Written in the fifth century, this encyclopedic manual of Buddhist doctrine and meditation organizes the various teachings of the Buddha into one clear path. Step by step, this meditation course guides readers through the seven stages of purification, explaining the teachings and putting them into a modern context.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 6x0x8; Very good paperback copy, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy. Text is very good throughout. Interior appears free of markings. Light shelfwear/rubbing to wraps. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Seller's Description:
Good. 2001 edition. Paper softcover has very light wear. Binding is uncreased. Fore-edge has a red pen mark. Some underlining and notations in pencil here and there throughout text. 180 pages. LO.
