Mahayana Buddhist Meditation: Theory and Practice

📦 Product Details

• Authors: Minoru Kiyota and Elvin W. Jones
  
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
  
• Publication Date: 1 January 2024
  
• Edition: First Edition
  
• Language: English
  
• Print Length: 330 pages
  
• ISBN-10: 9359663980
  
• ISBN-13: 978-9359663982
  
• Item Weight: 788 g

📖 About the Book

Mahayana Buddhist Meditation: Theory and Practice explores the philosophical foundations and practical methods of meditation within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. The book offers readers an opportunity to understand how meditation is connected with Buddhist teachings, mental discipline, wisdom, compassion, and the pursuit of spiritual awakening.

The Mahayana tradition places particular emphasis on the Bodhisattva ideal—the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. Through the study of Buddhist meditation theory and practice, readers can explore the relationship between contemplative training, ethical conduct, insight into reality, and spiritual development.

This book is a valuable resource for students of Buddhist philosophy, meditation practitioners, researchers, and readers interested in the teachings and contemplative traditions of Mahayana Buddhism. It supports a deeper appreciation of Buddhist thought and the role of meditation in cultivating awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

✍️ About the Authors

Minoru Kiyota is a scholar known for his academic work on Buddhism, particularly Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and the development of Buddhist traditions. His research has contributed to the study of Buddhist thought and contemplative practices.

Elvin W. Jones is credited as a co-author of this work. The supplied bibliographic information does not provide further biographical details.