The Teachings of the Awakened
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited
Published: 01 February 2009
Place of publication: Colombo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9789555149808
Subjects: Buddhism
Description: This book examines the Buddha’s philosophy with an open mind beyond the confinements of tradition, thus providing scientific, logical and rational interpretations.  Topics of discussion include the concept of timelessness, Five Aggregates, Dependent Origination and the self, in a simple, yet challenging and thought-provoking manner.Emphasis is given to the necessity of understanding the complex process of the mind by looking within one’s self, beyond blind faith and rituals. This unique analysis, guides us to understand the basis of ignorance that produces the concept of an ego or self, trapping us in a time frame, thereby deluding us as to the true nature of the world.The observations made in this book may contradict or be incongruous to ‘normal’ Buddhist practice; however, it will almost definitely act as a catalyst to provide a radical and profound transformation within those who are in true search of liberation from the ‘Samsaric’ cycle.