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