Verses from the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime

The understanding of the nature of reality is the insight upon which the Buddha was able to achieve his own enlightenment. This vision of the sublime is the source of all that is enigmatic and paradoxical about Buddhism. In Verses from the Center, Stephen Batchelor explores the history of this concept and provides readers with translations of the most important poems ever written on the subject, the poems of 2nd century philosopher Nagarjuna.

Author: Stephen Batchelor
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Published: 07/01/2001
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 8.04h x 5.12w x 0.56d
ISBN13: 9781573228763
ISBN10: 1573228761
BISAC Categories:
– Religion | Buddhism | General (see also Philosophy | Buddhist)
– Poetry | Subjects & Themes | Inspirational & Religious
– Religion | Spirituality

About the Author
Stephen Batchelor is a former monk in the Tibetan and Zen traditions and the author of the national bestseller Buddhism Without Beliefs. He lectures and conducts meditation retreats worldwide, and is a contributing editor for Tricycle.