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# Under the Bodhi Tree: Buddha's Original Vision of Dependent Co-arising Paperback – May 16, 2017

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    Canonically Sourced Case for Buddhist Modernism
  

*by R***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 18, 2020*

The work in question is a succint primer on the essential ideas of Buddhism as interpreted in modern context, by someone who was situated within the religious tradition within a devout Buddhist country, for a broad, global audience willing to work to understand these ideas. The chapters are sourced from Buddhadasa's lectures and prefaced with relevant page- or pages-long excepts from the Buddha's teachings as preserved in the Pali Canon--effectively commentaries on these verses. There is also a Pali-English glossary in the appendices. This gives "Under the Bodhi Tree" significant value versus many other books on Buddhism churned out in English over the last few decades. (Buddhadasa's book can teach you more about 'mindfulness' in five pages than any corporate seminar, and point the way to its sources).It should be noted, however, that this book is not without its angle, though this is neither new nor unique to Buddhadasa, nor anyone who has ever written on Buddhism, nor does it decrease the value of the writing. What is argued for is Buddhist modernism, with all its references to scientific method, developments in Western psychology, critical conversation with theism, and the downplaying of the mystical, metaphysical, or otherwise super-natural elements. If this sounds agreeable and piques your interest in what could seem otherwise alien and medieval there is a reason for that. This is a particular 'school,' a kind of non-sectarian sectarianism, which emerged in the 19th century in a religiously competitive, colonized, industrializing landscape, and has endured to the 21st (for a survey of the full history see David McMahan's work). Again, this does not detract from Buddhadasa, but rather he is an exemplar of this position for a contemporary audience and can cite what he needs to make his case. The world of the Gotama Buddha was no less competitive in the 5th century or so before Christ than the world of the 19th century after, and many of the positions Buddha debated against and the debaters he faced are no longer with us. There is not only an opportunity but a need to explore the dharma in this new context--and it rightly starts with dependent origination.

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    Like a relic
  

*by Y***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 24, 2022*

Thank you so much for getting this precious book to me!! And for taking the time to put every effort and good thought in its delivery. I was so happy to see this book nicely wrapped with so much care, indicating the precious treasure that it is. Namo Budhaya!

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    Paticcasamuppada -- Practical and Profound
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 14, 2017*

Under the Bodhi Tree compiles eight retreat talks given by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu between 1988 and 1990 on the subject of paticcasamuppada, dependent co-arising. As is standard, these lectures begin with an overview of Buddhist theory. After that what is standard is up to interpretation.Born in 1906, Ajahn set out early to find what is true and original in Buddhist thought, going back to the sutras to study the words and contemplate them in meditation. What resulted was an unorthodox but "pure" reading of Buddha's ideas as he thought they were originally recorded and intended.Each lecture is prefaced by an excerpt from a sutra, which in themselves are rich. Ajahn Buddhadasa then gives his commentary to each. Chapter 14, Training Mindfulness through Mindfulness with Breathing, stood out IMHO to be the most sublime. Although it is not impossible to understand how someone could view Theravada Buddhism as dry and unpoetic, after reading this chapter there is no doubt that Ajahn's teaching on emptiness is alive with subtle and profound implications.Last year I read Heartwood of the Boddhi Tree which felt like a breath of fresh air. Theravada Buddhism is simple, direct and Buddhadasa Bhikkhu is extremely practical. His emphasis on the betterment of society dispels any doubt one might have about "compassion" within the Theravada school. Original in thinking and in teaching, Ajahn was truly a saint for our time.

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