Publisher's Synopsis
The Awakening of Faith is a classic Buddhist text written by the Indian philosopher and poet Ashvagosha. Originally composed in Sanskrit, it is a profound and insightful exploration of the nature of reality, consciousness, and the human condition.The book is divided into four sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Buddhist philosophy and practice. The first section lays out the fundamental principles of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The second section delves into the nature of consciousness and the mind, exploring the concept of emptiness and the relationship between the individual self and the larger universe.The third section of the book focuses on the practice of meditation and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. It offers practical guidance on how to develop a regular meditation practice, as well as insights into the nature of the mind and the obstacles that can arise during meditation.The final section of The Awakening of Faith is a series of verses that summarize the key teachings of the book and offer encouragement and inspiration to readers on their spiritual journey.Overall, The Awakening of Faith is a profound and timeless work that offers deep insights into the nature of reality and the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy or spirituality in general.The reason for writing this book, generally speaking, is to induce all living beings to depart from the way of all sorrow and to obtain the highest happiness, instead of seeking the glitter of fame and the wealth of this world. It is to make clear the fundamental idea of the incarnate god (Tathagata) in man, and to lead all beings in the right way, avoiding error. It is to lead those ripe in goodness to the Mahayana faith without failing and to enable those ripe in goodness to continue in the Mahayana faith without failing. Contents: select bibliography; awakening of faith; translators supplementary matter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
