Teaching Awareness in the Buddhist Tradition: Essays in Honour of Professor Corrado Pensa

Teaching Awareness in the Buddhist Tradition offers a comprehensive exploration of the teaching of mindfulness or awareness in Buddhism and related traditions, examining it from various philosophical, philological, exegetic, and anthropological perspectives. The book is dedicated to Professor Corrado Pensa, a renowned Buddhist scholar and practitioner, and includes contributions from his former students and contemporary meditation teachers. It integrates theory and practice, making it a valuable resource for academics and practitioners of Buddhism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd

Teaching Awareness in the Buddhist Tradition offers significant insights into the understanding of mindfulness or awareness (Pāli sati, Sanskrit smṛti) within Buddhism and related traditions, approached in original ways through a comprehensive collection of articles that explore this theme from diverse perspectives, including philosophical, philological, exegetic, and anthropological. This volume is dedicated to Professor Corrado Pensa, a renowned Buddhist scholar and practitioner who has made significant contributions to the spread of Buddhist practice both in Italy and internationally.

The majority of this book is based on the scholarly output of Professor Pensa's former students, who engage in research on various topics related to Buddhist awareness and other related subjects. The final section consists of essays by contemporary meditation teachers, offered as a tribute to Corrado Pensa, through reflections on practical topics such as developing attention in everyday life, mindfulness of breathing, and awareness as wisdom.

This volume seamlessly integrates theory and practice within the Buddhist tradition, making it an invaluable resource for both academics and practitioners alike.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800503311