One of Buddhism's foundational texts, the Visuddhimagga is a systematic examination and condensation of Buddhist doctrine and meditation technique. The various teachings of the Buddha found throughout the Pali canon are organized in a clear, comprehensive path leading to the final goal of nibbana , the state of complete purification. Originally composed in the fifth century, this new translation provides English speakers insights into this foundational text. In the course of this treatise full and detailed instructions are ...
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One of Buddhism's foundational texts, the Visuddhimagga is a systematic examination and condensation of Buddhist doctrine and meditation technique. The various teachings of the Buddha found throughout the Pali canon are organized in a clear, comprehensive path leading to the final goal of nibbana , the state of complete purification. Originally composed in the fifth century, this new translation provides English speakers insights into this foundational text. In the course of this treatise full and detailed instructions are given on 40 subjects of meditation aimed at concentration, an elaborate account of Buddhist Abhidhamma philosophy, and explicit descriptions of the stages of insight culminating in final liberation. This replaces 9552400236.
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Reader copy. Ex library paperback, usual stamps/markings. Published in 1976 by Shambhala, California. Some creases to covers & fading to spine otherwise a good, clean copy. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. 22B*
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Good. Size: 8x5x1; A translation of the Visuddhimagga from the Pali by Bhikkhu Nyanamoli. Clean and tight with light scuffing to bottom edge. Isolated rubbing along spine. Minor wear to wrapper edges. Previous owner's name written on front cover and FFEP. Heavy sunning to spine and wrapper edges. Text is unmarked. 478pp. PRIORITY SHIPPING PROVIDED IN THE USA FOR THE PRICE OF MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. Book Thick trade size paperback. No defects to note on the book. The classic manual of Buddhist doctrine and meditation. The Visuddhimagga represents the epitome of Pali Buddhist literature, weaving together its many strands to create this wonderful meditation manual. 908 pages including an errata sheet dated 2010.
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Pages and cover are intact. Used book in good and clean conditions. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks.