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Title: Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master
ISBN: 0974240559
Author:
Amy Schmidt
Publicate Date: 2005-05-01
Publish: 2005-05-01
List Price: $14.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Paperback
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1: Inspiring
I have read many books on meditation and been a meditator for many years. I, in general like books which teach me something about meditation, but in this case, I found this book pure inspiration. Hearing how this woman affected the lives of many of the leaders of Insight Meditation folks and many in India is a blessing and a reminder of why to stay with it.
Bruce GibbsDipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master
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2: Wonderful Book
I have to give great thanks to Amy Schmidt for taking on the task of creating this book. If she had not, then many people in the world would never have heard of Dipa Ma and experienced if only indirectly her liberating story. Her gentleness and compassion shine out of every page, and the humble simplicity of her practice make it accessible to anyone who wants to explore it. A truly special book and I recommend it without hesitation.
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3: Wonderful!
It was really great to read a life story of a great woman Buddhist teacher. Great meditation encouragement!
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4: Excellent Dharma Read.
This is an excellent read, very inspirational and well worth the price. I think some of the reviwers slightly missed the point - whilst Dipa Ma probably didnt eat meat, Theravadin Buddhists are not vegetarian because like the Buddha himself, they rely on alms donations for food. There is no prohibition on eating meat or fish in either the vinaya or the sutras, monks and nuns in Thailand and Burma are mostly meat eaters. As for the change in title, its really just a reprint with colour photos and a new publisher - its not done to rip anybody off, the newer version I think is a better tribute to Dipa Ma's spiritual legacy. Anyhow, for anybody wanting to read about a lay meditatior who was highly acomplished and masterd the siddhis (spiritual para normal powers), the janas (absorbtions) and three of the four paths to nirvana, this is the book!
Other highly recommended books to people who enjoy this one are "Life of a Siamese Monk" by Richard Randall and also Maha Bowas facinating biography of Ajan Mun, a Thai forest monk who attained nirvana and passed away in the late 1940's. Maha Bowas book is given away freely and a great read, I think its also on the internet.
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5: Excellent book; highly recommended
Dipa Ma's life, practice and high level of attainment is truly inspirational. If you're looking for a book that will teach you the basic tenets of Theravadin Buddhism, this is not it. But, if you're looking for a powerfully inspirational story of a profoundly loving, compassionate master who transformed and inspired many Western practitioners this book is great. It really brought tears to my eyes and I keep rereading it and my wonder never ceases. It has good pictures and can easily be read in an evening. I've bought and sent copies to all the women in my life. Buy it, read it and enjoy!
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