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3.87 AVERAGE
This short, concise book simply rocks! Incredible introductory Buddhist book for anyone with even the slightest interest of understanding Buddhism. Must read.
NOT for the faint of heart, or those interested in simply dabbling in superficial aspects of Buddhism. DJK won't stand for it. Overall, I was disappointed in the continuity of this book. At the beginning DJK states that one can be a meat-eating, Paris Hilton-worshiping materialist, but still be a Buddhist. At the end of the book, however, he condemns the practice of eating meat, as it not only harms another creature, but is an attempt to sustain your impermanent form. If this is the case, why eat at all? Why not just commit suicide now? This is just one of the many inconsistencies in this book, although it is a fascinating introduction to underlying Buddhist philosophy.
challenging
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This is not a proper e-book but rather just some pdf scanned book. It this is very difficult to change the font to make it readable. This massively interfered with my ability to reflect upon what was being said. A real struggle.
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Great introductory book to Buddhism. It left me feeling motivated to learn more.
If you've never been interested in the concept of Buddhism, then I'd ask you to give this book a miss. It will feel like a series of disjointed sentences taking about an abstract concept, not only impractical but also not from this era.
This book is a must read if you fall into any of these categories -
1. You are a wannabe Buddhist (am saying this without judgement). You've visited a bunch of Buddhist monasteries and have quite some Buddha statues collected from all over. You don't think it's fancy to be a Buddhist, coz you are not aware you are thinking so, but you consider yourself a Buddhist.
2. You've been interested in this concept. You think it's not for you, considering how extreme it all sounds.
3. You are familiar with a few meditation techniques, and so think you know a bit about being a Buddhist.
If you are #2 or #3, then I'll also recommend you go for one 10 day session of Vipasana meditation (www.dhamma.org). If you are still interested in what Buddhism is all about after you read this book, Vipasana will help close the deal - one way or the other.
If you are #1 , then I'll say - there's nothing wrong in wanting to be a Buddhist, do whatever suits you. Reading this book might help you see where you are in the spectrum.
The book is well paced and well written to explain the four tenets of Buddhism, including examples which make sense in this era. I took longer than expected to finish this book, coz it wasn't about finishing the book, it was about trying to internalize what's in this book.
And no, reading this book doesn't make you a Buddhist. Being a Buddhist isn't an end goal, it's a never ending journey into self...
This book is a must read if you fall into any of these categories -
1. You are a wannabe Buddhist (am saying this without judgement). You've visited a bunch of Buddhist monasteries and have quite some Buddha statues collected from all over. You don't think it's fancy to be a Buddhist, coz you are not aware you are thinking so, but you consider yourself a Buddhist.
2. You've been interested in this concept. You think it's not for you, considering how extreme it all sounds.
3. You are familiar with a few meditation techniques, and so think you know a bit about being a Buddhist.
If you are #2 or #3, then I'll also recommend you go for one 10 day session of Vipasana meditation (www.dhamma.org). If you are still interested in what Buddhism is all about after you read this book, Vipasana will help close the deal - one way or the other.
If you are #1 , then I'll say - there's nothing wrong in wanting to be a Buddhist, do whatever suits you. Reading this book might help you see where you are in the spectrum.
The book is well paced and well written to explain the four tenets of Buddhism, including examples which make sense in this era. I took longer than expected to finish this book, coz it wasn't about finishing the book, it was about trying to internalize what's in this book.
And no, reading this book doesn't make you a Buddhist. Being a Buddhist isn't an end goal, it's a never ending journey into self...
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Started off well but devolved into politics and gobbledegook.
ספר עיון מעניין על ההשקפה הבודהיסטית וארבעת העקרונות: כל הדברים המורכבים הם ארעיים; כל הרגשות הם כאב; כל הדברים נעדרים קיום עצמאי; הנירוונה מצויה מעבר למושגי.
הספר מסביר את העקרונות בצורה ברורה ועמוסת דוגמאות אבל לא פשטנית ולעיתים שוקע בדיון פילוסופי משהו.
למי שמתעניין זה ספר מבוא מוצלח שברור שבא לקרב ולהסביר על בודהיזים במן הפוך על הפוך.
אני מצאתי הרבה טעם בגישה שמסבירה את העקרונות של הבודהיזים על דרך השלילה של המציאות שאנחנו מכירים ובכל זאת הכותרת השלילית וכמה הערות סיום שהרגישו לי בכל זאת מעט יותר מדי מתנשאות, טיפה הפחיתו לי מהרושם.
הספר מסביר את העקרונות בצורה ברורה ועמוסת דוגמאות אבל לא פשטנית ולעיתים שוקע בדיון פילוסופי משהו.
למי שמתעניין זה ספר מבוא מוצלח שברור שבא לקרב ולהסביר על בודהיזים במן הפוך על הפוך.
אני מצאתי הרבה טעם בגישה שמסבירה את העקרונות של הבודהיזים על דרך השלילה של המציאות שאנחנו מכירים ובכל זאת הכותרת השלילית וכמה הערות סיום שהרגישו לי בכל זאת מעט יותר מדי מתנשאות, טיפה הפחיתו לי מהרושם.
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced