Sangharakshita a créé une œuvre profonde explorant la vie spirituelle et les philosophies orientales. Son écriture met constamment l'accent sur l'importance décisive de l'engagement sur le chemin spirituel et sur la valeur primordiale de l'amitié et de la communauté spirituelles. Il a exploré le lien entre la religion et l'art et a préconisé une 'nouvelle société' qui nourrit les aspirations spirituelles. Ses écrits complets offrent aux lecteurs des aperçus profonds sur le chemin de l'illumination, combinant les traditions orientales et la pensée occidentale.
The image of Buddha, cross-legged and meditating, is a familiar one in the West. But who was the Buddha? In this book, Buddha is presented as a historical figures and as an archetype. The author places him in the context of time and eternity.
An Introduction to the Canonical Literature of Buddhism
Brilliantly and concisely summarises the essence of core teachings such as the Jataka Tales, Samyutta-nikaya, Anguttara-nikaya, Diamond Sutra, White Lotus Sutra, Vimalakirt-nirdesa, Lankavatara Sutra, Sutra of Golden Light, Flower-Ornament Sutra, Perfection of Wisdom teachings, the Abhidharma and more. Also addresses the question of what actual constitutes Buddhism’s authentic canonical literature. This new edition includes a fresh preface by the author. Realizing that he was a Buddhist at age 16, Sangharakshita eventually spent 20 years in India. Returning to England, he established Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (1967); Western Buddhist Order (1968). Author of nearly 50 books.