The Notion of Ditthi in theravada Buddhism

Zusatztext 'The authors immaculatereferences to primary sources and secondary literatureare well chosen and contain good pointers for reflection and stimulants for further research.' - JRAS! Series 3! Volume 16'This book is rich in content.' - Karel Werner! School of Oriental and African Studies! University of London Informationen zum Autor Paul Fuller is currently doing research for the University of Bristol, from which he has recently received his PhD. Klappentext The notion of 'view' or 'opinion' (ditthi) as an obstacle to 'seeing things as they are' is a central concept in Buddhist thought. Through its argument this book makes a valuable addition to the study of Buddhist philosophy. Zusammenfassung The notion of 'view' or 'opinion' (ditthi) as an obstacle to 'seeing things as they are' is a central concept in Buddhist thought. Through its argument this book makes a valuable addition to the study of Buddhist philosophy. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction  2. The Content of Wrong-View  3. The Content of Right-View  4. The Way Wrong-View Functions  5. The Way Right-View Functions  6. The Transcendence of Views  7. Conclusion  Appendices

Product details

• Authors: Paul Fuller, Fuller Paul
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.12.2004
• EAN: 9780415342933
• ISBN: 978-0-415-34293-3
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 242 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; RELIGION / Buddhism / General, Buddhism