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I'm sure one or two of you already have something planned, and if I missed a reference to it I apologize, but I wondered if there was a new book discussion proposal?
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Actually, I had proposed, a long time ago, discussing Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now"... But that was then... ( )
I don't mind... what would you like to propose?
I love Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now! I also have the CD set based on the book, called "The Realization of Being." Have you ever listened to those?
Unfortunately, I'm reading some very Un-Buddhist books right now that have sucked me in and I'm having a hard time participating with the current book review that is going. I find that when I only read a chapter a week - or have to re-read to participate - I become a lazy mo-fo.
Maybe we could do a Harold Robbins book?
-bf
Harlan, not meaning to be indelicate here, but as someone of limited funds myself, if it's a question of costs, I get bulk orders for the Ebay store now and then, and can include a copy of some books if I can get them discounted. The 'You are the Eyes' book I wouldn't be able to get at a big enough discount, but if another is chosen, I might be able to get you a low priced copy. Of course it might simply be that books take time to order and to arrive, in which case what I've said is irrelevant but the idea of allowing some time to get hold of a book is a good one. I haven't been here for the start of a book discussion so I'm assuming you guys have some sort of procedure already in place for that that addresses this last point.
Screw it.
I'm out.
-bf
I think what I will do is compile a list from the 'Recommended Reading Thread', include the books you have listed here (except the Harold Robbins - Sorry, BF!) and post it here for a vote.
If we have the books, all well and good.
if not, then join in when the discussion becomes suitable.
But try to not go off topic... in a specific discussion, it's distracting...
OK?
Watch this space.....
the trilogy by Lama Surya Das "Awakening the Buddha within", "Awakening the Sacred" and Awakening the Buddhist Heart".
"The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche
"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle.
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry" By Jack Kornfield
'The Good Heart'. The dalai lama
Buddhism: Plain and Simple by Steven Hagen
"Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" by Shunryu Suzuki
More to follow.....
I'm under the impression (whether right or wrong) that this is a very old book and is used in the basis and reference of many Buddhist teachings? That it has some sort of long history in Buddhism?
This might be a good one for those of us who haven't delved into some of the deeper teachings of various Buddhist beliefs.
-bf
Do you think this would be a good one for us to go over as a group? I've never read it - and would probably need some help from others to see various interpretations.
Whatcha think, Freddie?
-bf
I have read and am reading Lama Surya Das' books. They are fanastic!
Personally, I would like to delve into more deeper teachings and have everyone to discuss it with.
But, I was just throwing out the opinion that maybe we should do an older book - one that many newbies have heard referenced, but have never taken the time (or had the guts) to tackle.
I'm wondering if reading an older reference from a different time might shed some additional light to people, myself included. Instead of reading "new age" interpretations of something as old as Buddhism. No offense, TNH...
-bf
Which book of the two do you mean....?
I was talking about the Tibetan Book of the Dead.
But, I'm game for whatever is picked out.
-bf
I have the tibetan book of the dead
I have the Tibetan Book of Living & dying...
A lot of stuff is in storage, so i can't remember other titles i may have available....
I know there are some Tibetan Buddhist aspects that frankly... I just can't cotton to (I got into a little of it with Chodrons: Buddhistm For Beginners quite awhile ago). But, that should stop me from further investigation of these views and teachings.
Again, I'm game for anything.
-bf
I don't think that the Tibetan tradition is so accessible for all. It really gets into states of conciousness...bardos.
Note: I'm no scholar, and definitely no sutrist...so my personal appreciation of various works is based on personal experience. Whatever is picked, I can't contribute to an academic/polemic discussion...but willing to listen in.
Although that has nothing to do with this thread. I will still be participating in whatever book is selected.
Belive it or not, I kan red more then Juan book at atime.
-bf
I haven't read the old Evan (sp?) one, but have these:
The Tibetian Book of the Dead: Liberation Through Understanding In The Between
-translated by Robert A. F. Thurman
The Tibetian Book of the Living and Dying
By Sogyal Rinpoche
Luminous Emptiness: Understanding the Tibetian Book of the Dead
-Francesca Fremantle
Sogyals book is very readable, and Fremantles 'Luminous' should be mandatory reading.
I just read Fremantle's (grudging?) review of the newest version in Shambala, and actually looked it over at B&N. It is very 'heavy'...not a light read.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Shambala Pocket Classics)"
Chogyam Trungpa
and
Luminous Emptiness : Understanding the Tibetan Book of the Dead"
Francesca Fremantle
-bf
'The Tibetan Book of the Dead'
'The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying'
and
'Ancient Wisdom, Modern World'....
let's vote......
So I vote for Ancient Wisdom, Modern World ( well I would, wouldn't I?)
It doesn't have to be included and the list that you originally provided, Freddie, was completely acceptable to me.
I'll go with the flow of the general populace here.
-bf
I have read many that the HHDL has written. I would like to get more of the 'older stuff'.
By Sogyal Rinpoche).
I think a more 'mainstream' book should be chosen...something from the Zen tradition.
Excellent, thank you darling.
Listen everyone - I wuz only half joking about my suggestion - I will be very happy with whatever book is chosen - when you know nothing, any knowledge is valuable. And I am sure the Old Feller will sub me a few pennies if I need them. He's good like that.
Because then we could start Monday.....?
Anyone ever led this kind of thing before?
Good questions Harlan...
Yes, I think we are Sharpiegirl....
Never mind, I did get a free copy of "The Ladybird Book of Sutras" free with it.
Well I started reading...but like Harlan asked, how is this ususally done?
Post as we go along (at our own pace)?
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