The Early Buddhist Theory of Man Perfected

The Early Buddhist Theory of Man Perfected is a book written by Isaline Blew Horner that explores the Buddhist concept of human perfection. The book delves into the early Buddhist teachings and philosophy to understand the concept of human perfection and how it can be achieved through the practice of the Eightfold Path. Horner examines the different aspects of human nature and how they can be developed to reach a state of perfection, which is described as a state of complete freedom from suffering and ignorance. The book also explores the role of meditation and mindfulness in achieving this state of perfection, as well as the importance of ethical behavior and right understanding.The Early Buddhist Theory of Man Perfected is a scholarly work that draws on a wide range of Buddhist texts and teachings to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concept of human perfection in Buddhism. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and the pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment.1936. From the dust jacket: The word and its meaning are inseparable. A word may appear simple, yet it may possess such potency that, though dormant for many centuries, it suddenly shakes off its slumber and changes the course of history. One such word is arhan. People used it, for ages from the dawn of the Vedic period to the advent of the Buddha, for naming a worthy or venerable person. The Sakyan sage used this word as a nucleus around which to weave his gospel that proclaimed to man that he was no longer a helpless victim of an inexorable destiny that tossed him up and down, as it pleased, in endless cycles of births and deaths, and put him on the path of enlightenment which could be his, if he so wished, here and now. This book, The Early Buddhist Theory of Man Perfected, by Isaline Blew Horner tells in a lucid style how the word came to have its sublime connotation which paved the way for arhanship to become for man a desirable, possible and attainable state in this very existence.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.