Buddhadasa Bhikkhu (1906-1993) was a famous and influential Thai Buddhist philosopher, widely known as an innovative reinterpreter of Buddhist doctrine and Thai folk belief. Buddhadasa fostered a reformation of conventional religious perception in his home country, as well as abroad. Although he was an ordained Buddhist monk, he rejected specific religious identification and considered all faiths as principally one. Since the 1960s his work has inspired a new generation of socially concerned individuals around the world. He is the author of numerous works, including Mindfulness with Breathing: A Manual for Serious Beginners.
A remarkable book. ... This beautiful book captures the spacious
and profound teachings of the Thai forest tradition.--Inquiring
Mind
Clear and straightforward, the reader feels just how possible and
practical it is to lead a happy life. Highly recommended.--Joseph
Goldstein, author of Insight Meditation: The Practice of
Freedom
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.--Larry
Rosenberg, Director, Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
Masterfully explains how to develop this profound practice in daily
life.--NAPRA Review
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.--Turning Wheel
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