"Masterfully explains how to develop this profound practice in daily life."
Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree
The Buddha's Teaching on Voidness
Description
Clear and simple teachings on voidness and living an ethical life.
In Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree, Buddhadasa Bhikkhu presents in simple language the philosophy of voidness, or sunnata, that lies at the heart of the Buddhism. By carefully tying voidness to ethical discipline, Buddhadasa provides us clear and open grounds to reflect on the place of the philosophy in our lives. With his ecumenical, stimulating, and enthusiastically engaged approach to reading the Buddha's teaching in full flourish, Ajahn Buddhadasa transforms the jungle of philosophy into a glade as inviting as the one in which he famously taught.
Reviews
"Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree introduces emptiness (voidness) in a clear and full way as an original teaching of the Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of emptiness in all Buddhist traditions and contributes to non-sectarian dialogue and understanding."
"One of the most prolific and influential teachers in our modern era ... Wisdom does a wonderful service by publishing Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree, a precious taste of Buddhadasa's way."
"A remarkable book. ... This beautiful book captures the spacious and profound teachings of the Thai forest tradition."