The Holy Teaching of Vimalakirti
by Vimalakirti
Book Summary Information
Author: VimalakirtiTranslator: Robert A. F. Thurman
Edition: Paperback
Audio: Tibetan (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-11
ISBN: 0271006013
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Penn State Press
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Book Review: An Interesting Look at a Fascinating Buddhist Saint, but still Challenging for a Newcomer
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, I agree with other reviewer's assertions that this is not a book for beginners. Without a basic understanding of foundational Buddhist thought and Buddhist cosmology, this book wouldn't make much sense. Vimalakirti is one of my favorite characters since he is a great example of how a lay person can achieve Buddhahood. He could enter gambling halls and other dens of iniquity, engage in business and family life, and still remain unsullied as he taught the Dharma. This book is one of the few readable texts about him. Although very well translated, it still retains some of the repetition and obscure references found in any ancient Buddhist work having a basis in an oral tradition. If you have an intermediate knowledge of Buddhism, this is an excellent work.
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