Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
by Arya Maitreya
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Author: Arya MaitreyaEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-08-25
ISBN: 1559391286
Number of pages: 410
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications
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Book Review: A misunderstanding of Nagarjuna's emptiness
Summary: 1 Stars
Having practiced in the Theravedan, Tibetan and currently in the Zen traditions I find it amusing how people have interpreted the Buddha's teachings. Probably the most profound teaching and I hope the Buddha doesn't mind me using that word as he is probably laughing at our stupidity and hoping that some of us will come to understand and will be able to show the others without them having to pay "Dana" or fees. The Buddha never asked for money, nor did he disguise it as a gift. I feel sorry for people who abuse his teachings.
The Buddha gave many teachings based on how he thought people would understand what he was saying. One teaching that stands out though is "the Lankavatara Sutra". This teaching is so important because it shows what the essence of reality is ie "emptiness" but at the same time this emptiness manifests itself as a process and construction. The Lankavatara
also explains what you will experience on the path ie "a turning about in the deepest part of your consciousness". The Buddha explains until this happens you will only be deluding yourself and others.
In modern times science has confirmed the Buddha's understanding which makes it even more unbelievable that the Buddha could see into the depths of his experience without the aid of modern scientific instruments.
Because the Buddha understood "emptiness" so well he knew it would be very hard for people to understand, therefore, when he taught he wanted people to get beyond the words as they were only relevant to the world of forms and cause and effect.
The Buddha taught knowing full well that what we call beings, or our sense of "I" and "mine" is an elaborate and conditioned construction that has no fundamental essence. He never taught that there was such a thing as Buddha nature, perfect enlightenment, nor did he give vows so that one can be re-born to save other human beings, although, a noble concept. Because this wouldn't be the truth. And most importantly he wanted people to see the truth, to see why they were suffering and once they fully understood the truth of "emptiness' they would be able to free themselves from suffering and from the confines of the ego.
Therefore, it became very important that once the process is understood that one not lapse into seeing "emptiness' as nothingness as that also wouldn't be true, hence, the combining of compassion and emptiness along with being fearless, and I cannot emphasize enough the being fearless part. Because most people will fall into the trap of belonging to a group or following a particular teaching or tradition, and therefore are really only looking for safety and security. The Buddha doesn't want this he wants you to question everything and to be fearless. It is the only way you can free yourself and others.
Summary of Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
This text is regarded as a Buddhist classic. Since all sentient beings have Buddha nature, there is no reason for conceit nor for self-contempt. These miisunderstandings are removable and do not touch the inherent purity and perfection of the mind, our buddha nature. This book presents in great detail and clarity the view which forms the basis of any Vajrayana or tantric practices.General Books
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