Wisdom Beyond Words The Buddhist Vision of by Bikshu Sangharakshita PAPERBACK

Windhorse Publications

Wisdom Beyond WordsThe Buddhist Vision of Ultimate Reality\nAuthor(s): Bikshu Sangharakshita\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Windhorse Publications, United Kingdom\nImprint: Windhorse Publications\nISBN-13: 9780904766776, 978-0904766776\nSynopsis\nEver since the Buddha's lifetime, people have been trying to express the ultimate meaning of Buddhism in a form that makes complete rational sense. The Prajnaparamita or \""Perfection of Wisdom\"" teachings offer a giddying counterbalance to this exercise, and a sophisticated slap in the face to anyone undertaking it. Emerging 2000 years ago as the core-teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, texts such as the Ratnaguna-samcayagatha, the Diamond Sutra and the Heart Sutra were to give new impetus to the ideal of the Bodhisattva, one whose entire energies are dedicated to the attainment of enlightenment for the sake of all beings. They are unique, extraordinary teachings, addressing the practical, everyday concerns of Buddhists, but in a way that can le.