Buddhist Wisdom

Contents

Buddhist Wisdom
The Fact, Faith, Fable, Fiction and Fear-Based Teachings of the Pāli Canon

By Franco Carrieri

Buddhist Wisdom is an independent examination of the Pāli Canon, Buddhist history, meditation, philosophy, kamma, rebirth, liberation and later religious developments.

The book may be read from beginning to end, or explored chapter by chapter.

Begin Here

Introductory material and the opening historical foundation of the book.

Meditation and Practice

Chapters concerned with meditation, Buddhist psychology, mindfulness and practical contemplation.

Doctrine and Evaluation

Core discussions of kamma, rebirth, miracles, conditionality, merit, and how teachings may be evaluated.

Householders, Religion and Society

Later chapters exploring household life, retreat, cosmology, religious danger, and possible later influences.

Reference Material

Supporting material for readers who want to continue beyond the main chapters.

The Companion Musical

Biography of a Buddha is a musical work by Franco Carrieri exploring the becoming of a Buddha in a contemporary context. Through reflections on the challenges and opportunities of modern life, it draws on Buddhist themes while offering insights into wisdom, suffering, compassion and liberation.