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Good one page summary of Buddha's teaching

Geoff-AllenGeoff-Allen
edited December 2009 in Buddhism Basics
Hi All

Just found this page in my travels -

http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jun/buddha2.html

Namaste

Comments

  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited December 2009
    I think that summaries are an extraordinarily good way of putting the point across - providing people don't stop there.
    I think it is as important to read, learn, absorb and cover as much as you can, in as vast quantities as you can take, but also to hone it down - even to the simple size of the single word I used to have in my signature...that 17 into one, will go.....

    (The Four, the Eight and the Five can be reduced to one single directive.....Simplify.)

    :)
  • Geoff-AllenGeoff-Allen
    edited December 2009
    Thanks 4 the feedback.

    If people were interested inmore detail on the path, I would recommend "Awakening the Buddha Within". I have been re-reading it after a long gap and it is excellent.

    Namaste
  • Geoff-AllenGeoff-Allen
    edited December 2009
    Here's a few more opinions about the boook -

    http://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Buddha-Within-Tibetan-Western/product-reviews/0767901576/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

    Namaste

    :)
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited December 2009
    I've read the Awakening trilogy, and no matter what people may say about Lama Surya Das, he's got a way with words and a method of communication that I believe is instrumental in reaching the parts other Authors are not quite as successful in reaching.

    "A book is no less worthy for being amusing, and no more scholarly for being dull".

    I don't know who said it, but it's true.....
  • Geoff-AllenGeoff-Allen
    edited December 2009
    Yes, I am continually amazed at the range of verdicts on a book! The majority liked it though. Just goes 2 show it's all in the eye (or the mind) of the beholder.

    Namaste
  • LesCLesC Bermuda Veteran
    edited December 2009
    Lama Surya Das is one of my favourite authors for the reasons you mentioned, and Awakening the Buddha Within is on my desk at work as I write this, it's always a good read when I have a moment to spare.
  • Geoff-AllenGeoff-Allen
    edited December 2009
    Hi All!

    Just thought people might like this site - it is searchable and gives a extra random quote everytime you click on a quote:

    http://www.randomquotes.org/author/286-buddha.html

    Namaste
  • Geoff-AllenGeoff-Allen
    edited December 2009
    Me again

    Just back from a trip 2 the book store. Got one that is interesting, at least 2 me! It is only just over 100 pages so I expect 2 get through it a little quicker than most books Here's an idea of what it is like -

    http://www.fortunecity.com/roswell/callanish/39/prophet.htm

    Namaste
  • PalzangPalzang Veteran
    edited December 2009
    I have to say I have had to reassess Lama Surya Das of late. He has seemed to mature a lot in the last few years. The ability to change and to admit past mistakes is a sign of good character, so I have new-found respect for him and would heartily recommend him.

    Palzang
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