Approaching Enlightenment: A Guidebook for Buddhist Ritual

Author:   Bodhidasa
Publisher:   Windhorse Publications
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9781915342355


Pages:   260
Publication Date:   08 October 2024
Format:   Paperback
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Approaching Enlightenment: A Guidebook for Buddhist Ritual


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Ritual is the area of Buddhist practice that receives the least amount of attention. This book is for both sceptical and enquiring practitioners. Combining research in psychology and cultural studies and the author's own practice, Bodhidasa draws out the liberatory potential of Buddhist ritual. The Sevenfold Puja or Seven-Limbed practice is the focus of the book, and through it many other ritual activities, symbols and implements are explained. More than a book 'about' Buddhist ritual, this is a personal guide to assist the reader to move more deeply 'into' its practice and benefit from its fruits.

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Author:   Bodhidasa
Publisher:   Windhorse Publications
Imprint:   Windhorse Publications
ISBN:  

9781915342355


ISBN 10:   191534235
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   08 October 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Is Buddhism a form of magic? Chapter 2 – Buddhism doesn’t have rituals, does it? Chapter 3 – What holds us back? Chapter 4 – What do you need to conduct rituals? Chapter 5 – Where should rituals take place? Chapter 6 – Worship – How much am I prepared to give? Chapter 7 – Salutation – What do I bow to? Chapter 8 – Refuge – Where is safety in the world? Chapter 9 – Confession – How can I be better? Chapter 10 – Rejoicing – What am I grateful for? Chapter 11 – Entreaty – How do I get the help I need? Chapter 12 – Dedication – How far will ritual take me? Appendix – The Sevenfold Puja

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Bodhidasa studied English literature and performance studies, and has taught in some of Sydney Australia's best schools. He is part of the leadership team at Australia's only Buddhist school where he is responsible for curriculum design and chaplaincy in addition to classroom teaching. A member of the Triratna Buddhist order, he also leads adults in retreats, classes and courses at the Sydney Buddhist Centre, emphasizing the role of devotion in the spiritual life. Bodhidasa lives in Sydney with his partner where they share their love of the Dharma, film, pop culture and music with their incredibly old goldfish Ammy.

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