Probing the Sutras
A Guide to Studying and Understanding Buddhism's Most Essential Texts
- World Religions
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
A compact summary like Probing the Sutras has been sorely needed for some time, as more and more Westerners have dipped into meditation without any understanding of its predominantly Buddhist scriptural underpinning. This concise, well-informed introduction to the history and contents of eleven seminal Buddhist sutras also provides suggestions for reflection, meditation, and practical applications related to the key teachings of each scripture. Readers of Probing the Sutras will be able to develop a framework for understanding Buddhist doctrines--and see the unique pearls of wisdom contained within each sutra.
Endorsements (5)
Foreword
“Deeply researched, engagingly written, and thought-provoking, Probing the Sutras is a fine addition to the surprisingly small shelf of books that both summarize and bring alive key Buddhist scriptures. It will be of value both to beginners . . . and to experienced students, especially in the West, who seek to understand the Asian sources of their ideas and practices.”
“For anyone lost within the range and depth of Buddhist writings, Gibbon’s Probing the Sutras is a wonderful place to turn.”
“Probing the Sutras is a valuable addition to the library of any serious student of Zen or any other form of Buddhism. It identifies, introduces, and discusses a short list of essential source texts, and provides valuable bibliographies for each. A professional scholar and a sincere Zen priest, Guy writes with straight-to-the-point concision and deep respect for the teachings. I am glad we now have his book, the fruit of many years’ loving labor.”
“This wonderful distillation of themes from eleven core Buddhist scriptures may be the first of its kind. . . . This book will be an aid to meditators, those learning to be Buddhist teachers, and others who wish to explore the Buddhist intellectual tradition.”
“An excellent read to expand the breadth of understanding of Buddhist thought. This book provides entry into a kaleidoscopically diverse array of influential teachings, for which a guide is indispensable.”
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