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The Middle Way
Written by Jinananda
Narrated by David Timson, Anton Lesser and Heathcote Williams
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
General interest in Buddhism has never been higher. The story and teachings of a man who lived 2,500 years ago have a special resonance for us today, perhaps because he taught a way of life that was not based on belief in a creator god but rather on personal experience. ‘Test my words for yourself,’ he said. But what lies behind those distinctive images of the Buddha, seated with unshakeable poise, with eyes half-closed and a slight smile? How did Buddhism develop, from the austere style which governed the life of the yellow-robed monks in ancient India to the more colourful, even magical expression of Tibet? And where does Zen fit in? In The Middle Way, Jinananda, a Western-born Buddhist, divides the subject into The Three Jewels – The Buddha (a life of the historical figure), The Dharma (an account of the fundamental teachings) and The Sangha (the disciples, both lay and monastic throughout the world). With extracts from some of main sutras, Jinananda explains the key concepts that lie behind a system of thought and behaviour which, like the universe itself, is continuously expanding.
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Reviews for The Middle Way
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A life changing experience and the start of a new journey.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A really excellent introduction to Buddhism. I’ve listened to it a number of times, each time, gaining a new insight into the subject.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really good intro to Buddhism and how it came to being. Some nice little bits of perspective that are good to take forward. The narrator has a great voice and there’s the occasional sound effects which are nice too.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5When something is taught in a veiled language, then it is to be avoided. In my very short life I have learned one thing that guides me. It is a single word. PERSPECTIVE. Look at life through the lens of Perspective and life is made easier to handle and go on.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I don't really agree with the previous review. This book gives a good overview of some core principals, it indeed uses a lot of terms from the traditions, but the book captures the essence of Buddhism
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I paused and relistened many times. May listen to the whole book again. Namaste!