- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Wisdom Publications (April 8 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0861710355
- ISBN-13: 978-0861710355
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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#640,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #81 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism > Theravada
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"...masterfully explains how to develop this profound practice in daily life." -- NAPRA Review
"...one of the most prolific and influential teachers in our modern era..." -- Turning Wheel
"...remarkable book..." -- Inquiring Mind
"Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree introduces emptiness (voidness) in a clear and full way as an original teaching of the Buddha...it emphasizes the importance of emptiness in all Buddhist traditions and contributes to non-sectarian dialogue and understanding..." -- Larry Rosenberg, Director, Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
"...one of the most prolific and influential teachers in our modern era..." -- Turning Wheel
"...remarkable book..." -- Inquiring Mind
"Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree introduces emptiness (voidness) in a clear and full way as an original teaching of the Buddha...it emphasizes the importance of emptiness in all Buddhist traditions and contributes to non-sectarian dialogue and understanding..." -- Larry Rosenberg, Director, Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
Book Description
A beautiful teaching on the meaning of voidness: the thread that links all schools of Buddhism.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Getting to the empty heart of Buddhism,
By A Customer
This review is from: Heartwood Of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teachings on Voidness (Paperback)
I read this book, published under the title, Heartwood of the Bo Tree, while I was living in Thailand. It is, in my opinion, an extremely important discussion on the essential truth of Buddhism, stripping away all of the unnecessary glitz which accompanies it in the East and all of the new-age pseudo gurus who speak and write about Eastern religion in the West. I found myself entranced by the text, which is actually a series of lectures, originally given in Thai, to Thai laypeople by a revered senior monk, Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. The sermons methodically and simply explain the simple essence of Buddhism as they cover the most crucial truths which, interestingly, all seem to boil down to one: Emptiness. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is truly interested in Buddhism without all of its trappings, or someone who is struggling to let go of all which causes them sufferring. (i.e. let go of absolutely everything-including their strife for happiness) Hope that doesn't give too much away! I am very pleased to see that this book is now available outside of Thailand, because I loaned my well worn copy to my brother-in-law over two years ago and haven't seen it since. It's still hard not to cling.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heaertwood of the Bodhi Tree,
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This review is from: Heartwood Of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teachings on Voidness (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book clarifying the 'not me, not mine, not self' concept of Buddhism.I would advise the buyer to beware though, as I was charged 65.00 for ordering this book on Amazon, when it is available for only 12.75 on the Wisdom Publication site and there is a 20% off offer on now. I just assumed that Amazon would be fair priced because of their name, but apparently not. I certainly won't buy here again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree,
By Fischer Erhard (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heartwood Of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teachings on Voidness (Paperback)
This is a real precious gem very clear and sharp. Buddhadasa points his finger and one really forgets the finger and sees exactly what he is pointing at. The most perfect teaching to directly experience and realize, in the very moments of reading. Everybody interested in Buddhism beginner or not can profit, as the book is both easy to read and full of enlightening information of the real nature of our existence. Personally I have read few books with such power and clarity. Buddhadasa shows "Void ness" he dos not merely talk about. This book is heart to heart communication, in the real sense of the words, it is more then fantastic, excellent or great, but it is simply realistic.
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