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Under the Bodhi Tree

Under the Bodhi Tree takes us back to the principles at the heart of Buddha's teaching–conditionality and dependent co-arising.  Ajahn Buddhadasa makes the case for dependent co-arising as a natural law, and builds a compelling case.  Basing himself squarely on the Pali Canon, he brings clarity and simplicity to what is typically a thorny philosophical knot. taken from the back cover of the book

Zazen

In the still night by the vacant window, Wrapped in monk’s robe I sit in meditation, Navel and nostrils lined up straight, Ears paired to the slope of shoulders. Window whitens, The moon comes up; Rain’s stopped, But drops go on dripping. Wond...

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