{"product_id":"visible-here-and-now-the-buddhas-teachings-on-the-rewards-of-spiritual-practice-paperback","title":"Visible Here and Now: The Buddha's Teachings on the Rewards of Spiritual Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAyya Khema\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Heinegg\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical commentary on one of the most important scriptures of the Pali canon will provide essential sustenance for Buddhist practitioners. Ayya Khema is a mountain of strength, encouragement, and tough love as she pours out down-to-earth practical instruction on the journey to enlightenment, following the framework set forth in the \u003ci\u003eSamannaphala-sutta\u003c\/i\u003e, the Buddha's discourse on the rewards of spiritual life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sutta--included here in the translation by Bhikkhu Bodhi--contains the Buddha's teachings in response to questions posed by King Ajatasattu. Why, the king asked, should we give up the satisfactions of worldly life and devote ourselves to meditation? What are the tangible benefits to be gained from following the Buddha's way? In answering this question, the Buddha provides a compact synopsis of the entirety of the spiritual path, and Ayya Khema expands on this with her characteristic approach--simple, direct, experiential, and loving. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn important aspect of the sutta is an account of the eight meditative absorptions, or jhanas--states of mind that bring joy, serenity, and peace and that open the way to clarity and liberation. Ayya Khema, who was herself adept at the eight absorptions, confidently leads the reader to, through, and beyond the jhanas, following the Buddha's plan. Her words have the effect of inspiring us to roll up our sleeves and get to work so that we may grasp the insights, accomplish the meditative goals, and become enlightened to the highest extent of our talents and efforts.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVen. Ayya Khema was born into a Jewish family in Berlin in 1923. After leading an active life in the world--including marriage and children in America and adventure in South America, Asia and Australia--she turned seriously to spiritual practice in her forties. In 1979, she was ordained a Theravadin Buddhist nun, receiving the name \u003ci\u003ekhema, \u003c\/i\u003e meaning \"safety and security\" \u003ci\u003e(ayya\u003c\/i\u003e means \"sister\"). Ayya Khema established a forest monastery near Sidney, Australia; a training center for nuns in Colombo, Sri Lanka; and Buddha-Haus, a meditation center in the Allg舫, Germany. Among her books are \u003ci\u003eWhen the Iron Eagle Flies; Being Nobody, Going Nowhere; \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Who is My Self?; \u003c\/i\u003eand an autobiography, \u003ci\u003eI Give You My Life. \u003c\/i\u003e She passed away in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759262236960,"sku":"9781570624926","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bf5f4b785515e48cb3f9015649719403.webp?v=1780147186","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/visible-here-and-now-the-buddhas-teachings-on-the-rewards-of-spiritual-practice-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}