Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree: The Buddha's Teaching on Voidness

We found this book to be helpful and easy to understand. If you do not have a "teacher" or a meditation center close by, it can be discouraging for beginners (or anyone for that matter) to know how to study Buddhism on their own? This book begins by explaining how to tell the difference between Buddhism and the plethora of things that are associated with Buddhism.

This is a profoundly important book that has altered my own perceptions of life, just as it has reinforced a narrative of my experience last year in a week of ICU treatment in hospital. You need not share that personal perspective to appreciate how powerful the teachings are in this book by the great Buddhadasa. These teachings open up vast horizons of potential growth. Buy, experience and treasure this book!

I loved this book. I engaged and read it cover to cover because I wanted to make sure that I immerse myself in this teaching.Here is the bottom line: Nothing whatsoever should be clung to as "I" or "mine". I suggest reading it cover to cover to ensure that you "got it". Simple teaching but will get you to true Nirvana or freedom. Arriving at no-self/voidness/sunata one becomes an Arahant. Also, doing this work will help in the transition process for sure. For serious humans who want freedom, this is a must.

"Heartwood of the Bodhi Tree" is a good introduction to the topic of Buddhism. The central message of the book is that all things are void of an enduring and independent identity. Thus the conclusion is that there is no independent self and that the belief in self is a consequence of blind attachment and ignorance which leads to suffering. The author explains the actual practice of his Buddhist Philosophy in his excellent book "Mindfulness with Breathing A Manual for Serious Beginners".

Part of a trilogy. The three together are all an adult needs.

This is the clearest and, at the same time, the most profound explanation of the Buddha's teaching that I have come across. This is Buddha dhamma that can be practiced.

One of the best books readily available on Buddhism, rather than Mahayana or 'western Buddhism'. A treasure.

very informative not for beginners

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I really liked the clear explanations of difficult subjects. It made things quite clear. One is left with a much better understanding of the central part of Buddhism.

I totally liked the simplicity of delivering the profound message.

Excellent book. All the key elements are now clearer than ever, from essense all they way through practice. Highly recommend.

This book presents the authors' view on the correct way to understand and practice Buddhism. He goes to the very heart of what Buddhism is and instructs you on how to practice it. Beyond that it is hard to explain just how good a book this is. If you want to know what Buddhism is really saying then I would read this book.