Simile of Cloth: Discourse on Effacement by Nyanaponika Thera (English) Paperbac

Description: Simile of Cloth by Nyanaponika Thera The discourse of the Buddha in the Majjhima Nik?ya discusses sixteen defilements of the human mind and the disciples journey to Arahatship by gradually reducing and eliminating these impurities, focusing on ethical aspects of social behavior. Negligence is the final defilement that can also impact personal matters and relationships. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This discourse of the Buddha—the seventh in the Collection of Middle Length Texts (Majjhima Nikya)—deals first with a set of sixteen defilements of the human mind; and in its second part, with the disciples progress to the highest goal of Arahatship, which can be achieved if—and only if—these impurities are gradually reduced and finally eliminated. While there are also defilements of insight which must be removed for the attainment of the goal, the sixteen defilements dealt with here are all of an ethical nature and are concerned with mans social behavior. Only the last of these sixteen, negligence, may also refer to purely personal concerns as well as to ones relations with others. Author Biography Nyanaponika Thera or Nyanaponika Mahathera was a German-born Theravada Buddhist monk and scholar who, after ordaining in Sri Lanka, later became the co-founder of the Buddhist Publication Society and author of numerous seminal books and articles on Theravada Buddhism. Details ISBN955240004X Short Title The Simile of Cloth Language English ISBN-10 955240004X ISBN-13 9789552400049 Media Book Format Paperback DOI 10.1604/9789552400049 Publisher Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-11-01 Imprint Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Place of Publication Kandy Country of Publication Sri Lanka Author Nyanaponika Thera Subtitle Discourse on Effacement Audience General Pages 62 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145650061;

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