Una vita meditativa del Buddha

Like his book on Satipatthana sutra, this one too is very clear and practical. Bhikshu Analayo paints a picture of Buddha's life with focus on his experiences as a sadhaka and his teachings. It is divided into short chapters with practical exercises at the end that you can incorporate into your sadh Leggi tutto

For the lay Western meditator the person who was the Buddha probably does not play a big role in guiding his or her practice. This book challenges that status, and points to the insight merits of following in the buddhas footsteps as inspiration in one's own practice.

This book offers a fascinating look at the Buddha’s life through the lens of early Buddhist discourses, with a focus on what meditators can learn from his journey. Analayo does an incredible job of weaving together historical context and practical insights, making this both an inspiring and instruct Leggi tutto

Non credo che Analayo avrebbe potuto scrivere meglio un libro di questo tipo: dettagliato, chiaro, incoraggiante, completo, pratico. E poi documentato, ricco, ampio. Un lavoro davvero notevole. È nello stesso tempo affascinante e demotivante vedere come è complesso l’approccio buddista alle cose del Leggi tutto

For a meditator, this books gives a comprehensive view of what is the path and what is not via life and experiences of Buddha. There is lot to absorb from the book so soak it at your own pace to get the aha moments. In one way or other this book will transform your views/perspective for good.

Excellent book, as only Analayo can write it. Well thought.

An excellent account based on the canonical sources for the Buddha's biography, focused on Discourses in both Pali and Chinese recensions.

This treasure of a book offers wisdom teachings that are profound yet utterly accessible, resting on a foundation of careful, rigorous scholarship.