Becoming Buddhist : experiences of socialization and self-transformation in two Australian Buddhist centres /: experiences of socialization and self-transformation in two Australian Buddhist centres. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Glenys Eddy.
• Authors: Eddy, Glenys
• Contents: Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Glossary; Chapter 1 Approaching the Western Buddhist Experience; Introduction; The Nature of Western Buddhism and the Western-Buddhist Identity; Approaches to Understanding Religious Change; Methodological Considerations; Chapter 2 Instruction and Practice at the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre; Introduction; Vipassana Practice at BMIMC: Doctrinal and Practical Foundations; Contexts for Learning and Practice; Introductory Retreats The Participant's Perspective: 'Being on Retreat' and Learning the PracticeConclusions; Chapter 3 Self-Transformation through Vipassana Practice; Introduction; Patterns of Personal Practice; Personal Practice: Techniques to Complement Vipassana; Types of Transformation and Their Interpretive Frameworks; The Sense-of-Self and Its Transformations; Conclusions; Chapter 4 Participation and Exploration at Vajrayana Institute; Introduction; The FPMT's Religious Foundations and Scriptural Authority; Religious Activity at VI: Teachings, Ritual and Meditation; Teachings and Courses The Participant's Journey Begins: Learning and Experimentation at VIConclusions; Chapter 5 The Practice of Self-Transformation at Vajrayana Institute; Introduction; Aims, Techniques and Outcomes of Sutra-Practice; Tantric Activity at Vajrayana Institute; The Sense-of-Self and Its Transformations; Conclusions; Chapter 6 An Overview of the Experimental Journey: Vipassana- and Vajrayana-Insights; Introduction; Part 1: The Commitment Process: The Experimental Model and Its Stages; The Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre; Vajrayana Institute and the Perspective of the FPMT Part 2: From Experimental Immersion to Commitment: Comparisons and ConclusionsA Comparison of Religious Backgrounds; A Comparison of Personal Journeys; The Acquisition of the Meaning-System: The Role of Doctrine, Practice and Experience; The Commitment Process; Appendices; Appendix 1: Interview-Respondents; Appendix 2: Schedule for Beginners Weekend Meditation Workshop, 29-30 May 2004; Appendix 3: Schedule for Long-Weekend Retreat, 12-15 June 2004; Appendix 4: Daily Schedule for 15-16 February during Four-Day Retreat, 14-17 February 2004 Appendix 5: Schedule for Days 3-9, 25 April- 1 May, during Nine-Day Retreat, 23 April to 2 May 2004Appendix 6: Prayers for Before and After Teachings; Appendix 7: Refuge Teachings, 19 June 2005; Appendix 8: Medicine-Buddha Practice Day, 28 May 2005; Notes; Chapter 1; Chapter 2 ; Chapter 3; Chapter 4 ; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; References; Index
• Publisher Details: London, England New York : Continuum
• Publication Date: 2012
• Copyright Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (281 pages)
• Subjects: 294.30994; Buddhism -- Social aspects -- Australia; Buddhist converts -- Australia; Buddhism -- Social aspects -- Australia; Buddhist converts -- Australia; Buddhism -- Social aspects; Buddhist converts; RELIGION / Comparative Religion; Australia; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781441161451; 1441161457
• Related ISBNs: 9781441118462; 1441118462
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on print version record.
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