The Island
Book description
An Anthology of the Buddha's Teachings of Nibbana
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Island as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
These two students of Ajahn Chah, one Canadian, the other English, felt that there wasn’t enough focus in Western Buddhism on enlightenment. They set about compiling and doing commentary on a wide range of suttas from the Pali Canon. The result is perhaps the most extensive and detailed explanation of the why, what, and how of awakening through the lens of the Theravada tradition. Their encouragement for students to strive to at least attain the first stage of enlightenment (of four), will have you rethinking your meditation and spiritual practice.
From Kevin's list on Theravada Buddhism.
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