The Path of Purification (Visuddhimagga)
by Bhadantacariya Buddhaghosa
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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> VISUDDHIMAGGA Le Chemin de la Pureté, de Buddaghosa. — Ce traité, rédigé vers 430 dans la langue mère du Bouddha, recueille la tradition du Grand Monastère. Ce n’est pas un exposé philosophique, mais une description pragmatique et complète des exercices préconisés par cette tradition. Il décrit les trois étapes du chemin monastique : les disciplines extérieure et intérieure, et la Sagacité ou « observation attentive des instants de conscience ». Ed. Fayard, 2002 - 800 p.
—3e millénaire, (66), Hiver 2002
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> VISUDDHIMAGGA Le Chemin de la Pureté, de Buddaghosa. — Ce traité, rédigé vers 430 dans la langue mère du Bouddha, recueille la tradition du Grand Monastère. Ce n’est pas un exposé philosophique, mais une description pragmatique et complète des exercices préconisés par cette tradition. Il décrit les trois étapes du chemin monastique : les disciplines extérieure et intérieure, et la Sagacité ou « observation attentive des instants de conscience ». Ed. Fayard, 2002 - 800 p.
—3e millénaire, (66), Hiver 2002
Apr 7, 2019 (Edited)French
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- Canonical title
- The Path of Purification (Visuddhimagga) (Visuddhimagga)
- Original publication date
- 1975
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- The Visuddhimagga -- here rendered "Path of Purification' -- is perhaps unique in the literature of the world.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)This exposition of The Path of Purification
Has been made for gladdening good people;
But this, by reckoning the Pali text,
Has eight and fifty recitation sections.
END - Blurbers
- Conze, Edward
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