Under the Bodhi Tree
Buddha's Original Vision of Dependent Co-arising
Wisdom Publications · Print & ebook · May 16, 2017
A renowned Buddhist master digs into the idea of interdependency—the very core of the Buddha’s teachings.
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- Who it’s for
- Accessible, layered reflections on Buddha’s original vision of dependent co-arising.
- Genres
- Buddhism - General, Meditation, Buddhist Thought
- Published
- Wisdom Publications, May 16, 2017
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A renowned Buddhist master digs into the idea of interdependency—the very core of the Buddha’s teachings. Under the Bodhi Tree takes us back to the principles at the heart of Buddha’s teachings—conditionality and dependent co-arising. Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu makes the case for dependent co-arising as a natural law, and builds a compelling presentation from there of Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and practice.
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Basing himself squarely on the Buddha’s own words as preserved in the Pali Canon, he brings clarity and simplicity to what is typically a thorny philosophical knot. By returning dependent co-arising to its central place in Buddhist theory and practice, Ajahn Buddhadasa provides perspective on the Buddha’s own insights and awakening. Under the Bodhi Tree is another excellent entry from one of the most renowned Buddhist thinkers of modern times. For students who wish to study further, a companion guide is available from liberationpark.org.
Clear Ground
Accessible, layered reflections on Buddha’s original vision of dependent co-arising.
Come here for
- a clear, grounded entry into dependent co-arising
- dip-in reading that stays practical, not ornamental
Expect
- Theravada framing
- warm, straightforward guidance
Where it sits
| Buddhist Thought | 69% |
|---|---|
| Buddhism - General | 50% |
| Meditation | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Buddhist Practice & Ritual
- Theravada Buddhism
- Religion & Philosophy
- Authors
- Ajahn Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, Santikaro, Santikaro Bhikkhu
- Publisher
- Wisdom Publications
- Published
- May 16, 2017
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Buddhist Practice & Ritual