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The Unofficial Buddhist
The Unofficial Buddhist
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Description
The Unofficial Buddhist seeks to find a middle way between ancient and modern worldviews, religious and secular approaches, and Asian and western cultural attitudes. Drawing on traditional Theravada and modern Zen sources, it suggests practical ways of engaging with the Buddha's ancient path of morality and meditation, leading towards the wisdom of awakening.
Western Buddhists often practice with friends or alone. Perhaps they have no local Buddhist centre, or haven't found those nearby appealing - or they're wary of organized religion in general. These 'unofficial Buddhists' have been called Buddhism's 'new pioneers', exploring the inner territory of how to practice the Buddha's teaching in the modern world. In both Europe and North America, they're probably more numerous than any of the traditional groups.
So if you have been practicing Buddhism without finding a local centre where you feel comfortable - or if you are outside Buddhism, but looking in with interest - you are probably an unofficial Buddhist yourself. If so, this book is for you.
Product details
Number of Pages:
158
Release Date:
2025-05-01
Publication Date:
2025-09-15
Publisher:
Equinox Publishing Ltd
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1800505701
ISBN13:
9781800505704
Weight:
524 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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