I recently published my first book - Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age.
I wrote it for intellectually-minded seekers who are wary of the dogmas of traditional religion but are interested in mindfulness meditation. It explores our unexamined adherence to the materialistic worldview and its ignorance of the primacy of consciousness. Nirvana—mental liberation—is then presented as the most meaningful goal to strive for, with the Buddhist path being the ultimate expression of self-improvement and spirituality.
If anyone is interested in a physical copy, it's available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LBVKTD4) and locally in Sri Lanka at bookstores.
The e-book version is also available free to download at dhammavinaya.com.
Any feedback is appreciated
Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
Re: Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
Is this video about you?
There is always an official executioner. If you try to take his place, It is like trying to be a master carpenter and cutting wood. If you try to cut wood like a master carpenter, you will only hurt your hand.
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PDF link:
https://dhammavinaya.com/wp-content/upl ... ar-Age.pdf
I found the table in page 37-40 was interesting.
I am not sure whether I agree with the table but interesting to see others comment.
Why a Buddhist country like Sri Lanka have a very high suicede rate?
Good effort from you.
However, try to contribute your experience from your own practice.
https://dhammavinaya.com/wp-content/upl ... ar-Age.pdf
I found the table in page 37-40 was interesting.
I am not sure whether I agree with the table but interesting to see others comment.
Why a Buddhist country like Sri Lanka have a very high suicede rate?
Good effort from you.
However, try to contribute your experience from your own practice.
“As the lamp consumes oil, the path realises Nibbana”
Re: Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
First I bought the Kindle version. Then I downloaded the PDF file for my text-to-speech app. It is on my schedule for this afternoon coming up.
Re: Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
Thanks for taking a look.SarathW wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:56 am PDF link:
https://dhammavinaya.com/wp-content/upl ... ar-Age.pdf
I found the table in page 37-40 was interesting.
I am not sure whether I agree with the table but interesting to see others comment.
Why a Buddhist country like Sri Lanka have a very high suicede rate?
Good effort from you.
However, try to contribute your experience from your own practice.
Yes, Sri Lanka's suicide rate is quite the exception. My hypothesis is that Sri Lankans tend to be quite prideful, and that makes it hard to deal with sudden loss (especially since most suicides are tied to crop failure afaik). But my point is based on the overall trend. Either way, that is not a crucial part of the book.
I don't think I am quite in the position to write about my practice yet. Maybe in the future
A good read indeed. A couple of thoughts: is there enough focus on brain plasticity re : group think, mob behaviour, manipulation of behaviour from the viewpoint of Edward Bernays and 'the manufacture of consent.
It's interesting to see chinese buddha statues through history going through 'fashions'. Thin for some time then plump then slim again. Obesity is a reflection of so called leisure and lack of wisdom. Or : Are there examples in history that may provide some insights to what may only seem like a new phenomenon. In some suttas Buddha .talks about future evolution of societies.
It's interesting to see chinese buddha statues through history going through 'fashions'. Thin for some time then plump then slim again. Obesity is a reflection of so called leisure and lack of wisdom. Or : Are there examples in history that may provide some insights to what may only seem like a new phenomenon. In some suttas Buddha .talks about future evolution of societies.
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Thanks for the feedback!
I do think Edward Bernays and the history of "manufacturing consent" is important to know about, but focusing on that might have been too much of a diversion from the purpose of the book. The "slot-machine" apps we are using are the most recent manifestations of this in practice, and far more influential because of how much data most companies have access to. I do mention that in the first chapter a bit.
I don't specifically connect obesity with a lack of wisdom, more that even our measures of happiness have limits. I think to say there will be more obesity if people have more leisure is arguable but not necessarily true - I think it's more a function of lack of time due to work pressures and ease of access to fast food. But this is a whole other topic of conversation.sunnat wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:05 am It's interesting to see chinese buddha statues through history going through 'fashions'. Thin for some time then plump then slim again. Obesity is a reflection of so called leisure and lack of wisdom. Or : Are there examples in history that may provide some insights to what may only seem like a new phenomenon. In some suttas Buddha .talks about future evolution of societies.
Re: Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
Looks like the same set of five aggregates.
There is always an official executioner. If you try to take his place, It is like trying to be a master carpenter and cutting wood. If you try to cut wood like a master carpenter, you will only hurt your hand.
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/paticcasamuppada
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/anapanasati
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/paticcasamuppada
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/anapanasati
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What a stupid expression. "Looks like the same set of five aggregates." in the context of photographs. Please tell me where you have feeling, perception, volition and consciousness on these photographs which to you appear as reflecting these.
it seems you are imputing to form (visible photograph) your own fabrications.
Cleared. αδόξαστος.
Re: Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
Thanks, Chula. I had a quick look and I think it's something I will like so I downloaded the pdf. I haven't had time to get back to it yet, but it's high on my list.Chula wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:23 am I recently published my first book - Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age.
I wrote it for intellectually-minded seekers who are wary of the dogmas of traditional religion but are interested in mindfulness meditation. It explores our unexamined adherence to the materialistic worldview and its ignorance of the primacy of consciousness. Nirvana—mental liberation—is then presented as the most meaningful goal to strive for, with the Buddhist path being the ultimate expression of self-improvement and spirituality.
If anyone is interested in a physical copy, it's available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LBVKTD4) and locally in Sri Lanka at bookstores.
The e-book version is also available free to download at dhammavinaya.com.
Any feedback is appreciated
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'By being honest by default, we give ourselves the best chance to understand our own minds.'
and the way practice is explained in terms of beginner, intermediate and advanced is really helpful.
On the whole a very worthwhile contribution. Reads like a very well developed thesis? Thank you for posting it.
and the way practice is explained in terms of beginner, intermediate and advanced is really helpful.
On the whole a very worthwhile contribution. Reads like a very well developed thesis? Thank you for posting it.
Re: Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
It is a good explanation of what we Buddhists do and how it is different compared to other people. It is also a nice reminder of things we may have let slide along the way.
Re: Beyond Mindfulness: In Search of Wisdom in a Secular Age
There is always an official executioner. If you try to take his place, It is like trying to be a master carpenter and cutting wood. If you try to cut wood like a master carpenter, you will only hurt your hand.
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/paticcasamuppada
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/anapanasati
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/paticcasamuppada
https://soundcloud.com/doodoot/anapanasati