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Ordinary Enlightenment

A Translation of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra

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  • 182 páginas
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Set in the second century CE, the narrative follows Vimalakirti, a householder embodying the Bodhisattva path while engaging in secular life. The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra emphasizes that spiritual practice is attainable for those outside monastic settings, making it particularly relevant for Western practitioners of Buddhism. The translator offers a clear and precise text, enriched with explanatory notes and a glossary to aid understanding. This work highlights the integration of spiritual and worldly life, showcasing the universality of Buddhist practice.

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Ordinary Enlightenment, Charles Luk

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2002
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Título
Ordinary Enlightenment
Subtítulo
A Translation of the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Shambhala
Publicado en
2002
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
182
ISBN13
9781570629716
Serie
Calificación
4,1 de 5
Descripción
Set in the second century CE, the narrative follows Vimalakirti, a householder embodying the Bodhisattva path while engaging in secular life. The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra emphasizes that spiritual practice is attainable for those outside monastic settings, making it particularly relevant for Western practitioners of Buddhism. The translator offers a clear and precise text, enriched with explanatory notes and a glossary to aid understanding. This work highlights the integration of spiritual and worldly life, showcasing the universality of Buddhist practice.