For the first time, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama presents his views concerning the Self in Buddhism. In the process, he explains how Buddhist teachings differentiate the person and the eternal soul. An inspiring book that encourages religious and spiritual dialogue.
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"Buddha Nature" is a very complex topic in Tibetan Buddhism. Not many books deal with this topic and an even smaller number present this concept in perspective to Christian ideas of self, immortality and eternal soul. Today's most famous (and articulate) spokesperson for Buddhism, the Dalai Lama presents views concerning the Self in Buddhism. In the process, he explains how Buddhist teachings differentiate the person and the eternal soul. At the same time, he explains his ideas of Nirvana. A fascinating synthesis of individuality and universality arises, one that could only be formed by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. The Buddha Nature is an inspiring book that encourages religious and spiritual dialogue. The Buddha Nature is an insightful and valuable contribution to Buddhist studies. -- Midwest Book Review
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notself,
This review is from: The Buddha Nature: Death and Eternal Soul in Buddhism (Paperback)
To say that Buddhists do not believe in a soul is an overstatement. Some prefer to say that Buddhists believe in the Latinate "consciousness," as opposed to the Anglo-Saxon "soul." As I remember, early Buddhist theologians, and no, they were not monotheists, differentiated themselves from Hindus by coining the phrase "anatman," or not self, in distinction to the Hindu "atman," or self, to emphasize its lack of "inherent" existence, or existence outside of consciousness. They did not declare that they did not believe in the existence of an atman, or a self. Buddhist frequently must differentiate themselves from "Nihilists" on such matters. This books is good starting point for detangling this semantic knot, and resolving related, central issues for oneself in the process.
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He is the Man. No doubt about it!,
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I think that Dalai Lama is a Spiritual Leader regardless of the your or my Religion. He is a very smart guy and that is the reason why we have to read it. An Advise: Always read and Listen to the smart people. They have almost always something important to say that might change you life forever.
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A Gift,
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Book well received, and well loved!This is for anyone who wantes to read some good positive text!
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