The Awakening of Faith - Paperback

""The Awakening of Faith"" is a philosophical and spiritual text written by Ashvagosha, a renowned Buddhist scholar and philosopher. The book is considered a foundational text in Mahayana Buddhism and provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of the religion. The book is divided into five chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Buddhist thought. The first chapter provides an overview of the nature of reality and the concept of emptiness. The second chapter discusses the role of karma and the importance of ethical behavior in achieving enlightenment. The third chapter delves into the concept of the Buddha-nature, which is the inherent potential for enlightenment that exists within all beings. The fourth chapter explores the nature of consciousness and the relationship between mind and matter. The final chapter provides practical advice on how to achieve enlightenment, including the importance of meditation and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. Overall, ""The Awakening of Faith"" is a profound and insightful text that offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of Mahayana Buddhism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring Buddhist philosophy and spirituality.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.