He enlarges our understanding of basic principles and raises sometimes unsettling questions about familiar assumptions. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism author. A buddhist investigation of who we really are, and older and wiser. An excellent and very accessible introduction to buddhist psychology. This book has the power to change how you see yourself and the world. Andrew olendzki is a great scholar of the early buddhist teaching.
Because we have good and bad, half and half, because we can find some way to help others, if only by the width of a sheet of paper, by a few words, we can enjoy our life. The next book well be discussing in the tricycle community book club is andrew olendzki s unlimiting mind. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism by andrew olendzki boston, ma. Early buddhist nuns stand up to the demon mara, in this context a symbol of aggression and misogyny, and face him down. Integrated dharma program is now open for registrations in a new format allowing open access to any part of the curriculum at any time. In psychologically rich essays that equally probe traditional buddhist thought and contemporary issues, andrew olendzki helps us to reconcile ancient buddhist thought with our daytoday life. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism ebook. Olendzki, executive director of the barre center for buddhist studies and editor of a buddhist journal, has written a dense book on buddhist psychology.
He had meticulously studied and translated text from pali. He is a scholar of early buddhist thought and practice with a special interest in buddhist psychology and its relevance to the modern world. Unlimiting mind ebook by andrew olendzki rakuten kobo. Andrew olendzki, professor and director of the mindfulness studies program, is a scholar of early buddhist thought and practice with a special interest in buddhist psychology and its relevance to the modern world. A buddhist investigation of who we really are by andrew olendzki isbn. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism kindle edition by olendzki, andrew. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism by andrew olendzki 115 ratings, 4. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism paperback apr 20 2010. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism by andrew olendzki at indigo. Sophisticated without being daunting, brilliantly clear without becoming simplistic, andrew olendzki s writing is filled with rich phrases, remarkable images, and the fruits of decades of careful thought. In unlimiting mind, olendzki provokes fresh and familiar reflections on core buddhist teachings. Unlimiting mind is a collection of andrew olendzki s essays that have appeared in several buddhist journals over the last few years.
This particular one is among the best that ive read. Andrew olendzki, phd, is a professor at lesley university, and director of their mindfulness studies program. Aug 17, 20 bestseller books online unlimiting mind. Andrew olendzki joins us to speak about his integrated dharma program, and his upcoming book untangling self. Join us this monday, may 17th, at the tricycle community book club as we begin discussing andrew olendzki s new book, unlimiting mind. His writing is sophisticated and engaged, filled with memorable imagery and insight drawn from decades of study, reflection, and meditation on buddhist teachings. Buddhist psychology can be a heavy subject, but andrew manages to keep it light without losing any of his subjects depth. In this new book, olendzki presents buddhist psychology in a language that is modern and motivational, organized into short, manageable chapters. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Classical buddhist teachings on aging, sickness, and death, and more on. Both broad and deep, this eyeopening book is one of the best available overviews of the radical psychological teachings underlying the buddhist approach to freedom and peace. A buddhist scholar and practitioner makes a call for genuine awakening. Exposure to chinese philosophy widened the scope considerably, and the study of sanskrit and pali gave me access to the rich indian traditions where philosophy plays a supporting role in a much larger investigation of meaning.
He is the former executive director of both the insight meditation society and the barre center for buddhist studies. This book is an excellent introduction to buddhism as well as an enlightening jolt to experienced practitioners. A guiding figure in the development of buddhism in the united states, olendzki is known by the research and clinical communities through his. Andrew olendzki books list of books by author andrew. In untangling self, andrew olendzki offers an accessible, powerful discussion of how the ancient wisdom of buddhism can transform individuals and cultures. Before we begin todays episode, i would like to mention that this podcast and the supporting website, discussion forums, our live, online practice circle and other services provided by the secular buddhist association are supported by you. Andrew olendzki buddhist scholar, teacher and writer if you want to stay informed about course offerings or teaching dates, enter your email address and ill keep in touch.
Read unlimiting mind the radically experiential psychology of buddhism by andrew olendzki available from rakuten kobo. Andrew olendzki has declassified the radical psychological insights of the buddha and made them accessible to us all in a series of short, deftlyilluminating essays. Andrew olendzki is heir to one of the most ancient teaching traditions of mindfulness, a tradition that he admirably continues in his book, unlimiting mind. I believe there are more books on the psychology of buddhism than for any other religion. It makes no difference what sort of problems or situation in life we have. Andrew olendzki, professor and director of the mindfulness studies program, is a scholar of early buddhist thought and practice with a special interest in buddhist psychology and its relevance to. It is a collection of essays, each a gem of insight, illuminating a different facet of buddhism. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If, when the mind experiences something pleasant or unpleasant, it simply understands things as they are, then there is no suffering. Untangling self invites us to see nonself, interdependence, and mindfulness as rational, realworld solutions to the human condition of suffering. With andys talent for digging deep into buddhist materials while remaining accessible, we hope that the readings, discussions, and author interview will prove to be enlightening for all those involved.
Both broad and deep, this eyeopening book is one of the best available overviews of the radical psychological teachings. Classical buddhist teachings on aging, sickness, and death. Andrew olendzki, phd, was trained in buddhist studies at lancaster university in england, as well as at harvard and the university of sri lanka. Gautama found that there was a way to exit this vicious circle. Olendzki s presentation of the abhidhamma is particularly helpful and informative. This book gives clear accounts of the teaching in a way that is easier to relate to in the modern day living without leaving the essential teaching out. My studies began in philosophy because it promised to ask the largest questions. Buddhist philosophy has been my favorite reading topic for a while now, and untangling self by andrew olendzki is another awesome read. He was the original executive director of the insight meditation society in barre, ma, and then was executive director and senior scholar at the. The book consists of short essays grouped by themes. Andrew olendzki is the author of unlimiting mind 4. Andrew olendzki at the tricycle book club may starting. Andrew olendzki brings a unique and often brilliant perspective to core buddhist teachings. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading unlimiting mind.
See all books authored by andrew olendzki, including untangling self. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism kindle edition. The radically experiential psychology of buddhism by andrew olendzki. Unlimiting mind by andrew olendzki overdrive rakuten. It is definitely on the analytical end of the spectrum of buddhist books, and thats my favorite end of the spectrum.
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