Odier"" guides the reader through the specifics of the mental disciplines and visualizations that Buddhist and Taoist masters have used for ages in their quest for illumination. To devote oneself to meditation, in the sense understood by Buddhists and Taoists, is to realize the understanding of how every fiber of our being converges with all creation.
Odier"" guides the reader through the specifics of the mental disciplines and visualizations that Buddhist and Taoist masters have used for ages in their quest for illumination. To devote oneself to meditation, in the sense understood by Buddhists and Taoists, is to realize the understanding of how every fiber of our being converges with all creation.
Daniel Odier founded the Tantra/Chan Center in Paris and has taught Eastern spiritual traditions at a number of American universities. He is the author of several works of nonfiction, including Tantric Quest and Desire: The Tantric Path to Awakening, and many novels. Under the name of Delacorta, he is the author of a series of mystery novels, one of which--Diva--was made into an award-winning film. He lives in Switzerland.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction Part One--Buddhism 1 The Lives of the Buddha 2 The Foundations of Buddhism 3 Preparation for Meditation 4 Contemplative Techniques of Hinayana 5 Contemplative Techniques of Mahayana 6 Contemplative Techniques of Vajrayana 7 Contemplative Techniques of Ch'an (Zen) Map of the Spread of Buddhism Part Two--Taoism 8 The Foundations of Taoism 9 Taoist Contemplative Techniques Notes Selected Bibliography Source of Illustrations
Introduction Part One--Buddhism 1 The Lives of the Buddha 2 The Foundations of Buddhism 3 Preparation for Meditation 4 Contemplative Techniques of Hinayana 5 Contemplative Techniques of Mahayana 6 Contemplative Techniques of Vajrayana 7 Contemplative Techniques of Ch'an (Zen) Map of the Spread of Buddhism Part Two--Taoism 8 The Foundations of Taoism 9 Taoist Contemplative Techniques Notes Selected Bibliography Source of Illustrations
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