4Reading for the way of being
The work presents
principles of shared discovery and realization of the ultimate. It does not
define a complete program. Indeed, it ought not to, for a real program, it is
found, is not just to follow but also to forge paths. The reading list below
will be expanded upon. There are further suggestions at main influences for the way.html. The way of
being website— 1. The essay, precis.html, and others linked
from the website http://www.horizons-2000.org/. 2. The main influences. 3.
Everyday and universal templates for action—with
further resources. 4. For a system of
knowledge based in the real metaphysics, a system of human knowledge, reason,
practice, and action. 5. For a program of action
in our world, the way - world problems and
opportunities.html (and details: Journey in Being-detail.html). 6. For background on yoga
as a system of realization and on the ultimate nature of self, see yoga. Other
sites— 7. For more on yoga, see A Sourcebook in Indian philosophy by Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan and Charles A. Moore. 8. For its suggestiveness
for the background metaphysics, the framework of Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein. Some
references with notes— 1. Ian Baker, The Heart
of the World: A Journey to Tibet’s Lost Paradise, 2004. An exploration
of travel to the heart of nature as means of self-transformation. 2. Chagdud Tulku, Gates
to Buddhist Practice: Essential Teachings of a Tibetan Master, 1993, Rev.
2001. A readable account of Tibetan Buddhism, its world view, and practice. 3. John Hick, The Fifth
Dimension: An Exploration of the Spiritual Realm, 1999. An excellent
account of ‘higher realms’ from within the modern world view of
science. 4. Christopher Wallis, Tantra
Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition,
2nd ed., 2013. An immense source of ritual for those who may be interested.
Somewhat aligned with Tibetan Buddhism. 5. Pema Chödrön,
How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind,
2013. On the practice of meditation. The book is open with regard to aims of
meditation. 6. Eknath Easwaran, trs., The
Bhagavad Gita, 1985. A practical guide to a world view similar to that in
this work, as well as an account of the realms of Yoga. 7. Richard K. Nelson, Make
Prayers to the Raven: A Koyukon View of the Northern Forest, 1983. Nice
account of a primal world view and way of life. |