Unravelling the Mysteries of Mind and Body through Abhidhamma
Path To Happiness 2nd Edition
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Unravelling the Mysteries of Mind and Body through Abhidhamma – Book Reviews
Unravelling the Mysteries of Mind & Body is a book that can stand alone or be used as a comprehensive guide to the study of the Abhiddhamma such as The Path to Purification (Visuddhi Magga). It can also be your constant companion to a thorough, methodical meditation practice. Thank you, Ayya Susila, for making Abhiddhamma understandable and “easy”.
Marcie Barth, USA on Mar 27, 2013
The transformative power of the Abhidhamma is largely overlooked by Buddhists today, despite its fundamental importance to the Path laid out by the Buddha. After reading Unravelling the Mysteries of Mind and Body Through Abhidhamma, what previously appeared as inscrutable lists and esoteric doctrines in the Abhidhamma literature springs to life, making this an essential guidebook for the meditator and invaluable resource for every student interested in deepening their practice.
Bodenbach Maureen, USA on Mar 24, 2013
Build up insight knowledge.
This book provides instructions on concentration and insight meditation for practitioners, reveals Abhidhamma in a more accessible way, and inspires the mind to explore the universal truth.
N. Li on June 11, 2013
A complicated subject, simplified and readable
Using her extensive knowledge of a subject often considered complicated and impenetrable, the author draws out the essence of the Abhidhamma, the core teachings of the Buddha, in this important book. Presented in straightforward, easy-to-read language with simple analogies and clear anecdotes, the book is equally suitable for beginning meditators as well as those who have followed the Buddha’s path for many years.Although easily read, the book is perhaps most valuable as a study manual, a reference that answers many of the detailed questions that naturally arise as one progresses upon the Noble Eightfold Path. Beginners might naturally progress more slowly through the material, while an advanced meditator who has read and studied the Satipatthana Sutta and longed to understand the details behind this and other suttas will certainly appreciate the analytical nature and direct style in which the material is presented.
SassyCat on June 18, 2013
A Masteful Exposition on Abhidhamma and Meditation June 9, 2013
Sayalay Susila’s book presents a survey of the Abhidhamma and its practical application to meditation; it is this unique combination of the two in a clear and concise manner that makes it stand out from other dharma books. Due to this unique approach, I don’t know that there is another book with which it can be directly compared. I highly recommend this book.Part One “The Four Truths” goes through the details of Abhidhamma, with sections on consciousness, cognitive processes, karma and its results, mental factors, matter and Nirvana. This section alone will make the book a worthwhile addition to the library of anyone interested in the Theravada Abhidhamma.Part Two “The Cycle of Birth and Death” details the processes of death and rebirth, building on the material on cognitive processes from the previous section, and concludes with section on dependent origination.Part Three “The Escape” deals with actual meditative practices, with sections on the Noble Eightfold Path, serenity meditation, four element meditation (a practice rarely taught in the west)and insight meditation, all building on the framework put together in the first two parts of the book.If any of this resonates with you, order this book–you’ll be glad you did.
Eric Bause on June 9, 2013
One of my favorite books on Abhidhamma.
Of a dozen textbooks, both English and non-English ones, on the topic of Abhidhamma, this one is one of my favorites. It is written clearly and succinctly to the point, thus allowing the reader to understand the Abhidhamma philosophy more easily. Abhidhamma is complex but it is worth learning for any serious Buddhist scholar and practitioner. Highly recommended.
Akira Otani on July 23, 2017