Description: A Critique of Western Buddhism by Glenn Wallis This book is open access and available on It is funded by Knowledge Unlatched.What are we to make of Western Buddhism? Glenn Wallis argues that in aligning their tradition with the contemporary wellness industry, Western Buddhists evade the consequences of Buddhist thought. This book shows that with concepts such as vanishing, nihility, extinction, contingency, and no-self, Buddhism, like all potent systems of thought, articulates a notion of the "real." Raw, unflinching acceptance of this real is held by Buddhism to be at the very core of human "awakening." Yet these preeminent human truths are universally shored up against in contemporary Buddhist practice, contravening the very heart of Buddhism.The authors critique of Western Buddhism is threefold. It is immanent, in emerging out of Buddhist thought but taking it beyond what it itself publicly concedes; negative, in employing the "democratizing" deconstructive methods of François Laruelles non-philosophy; and re-descriptive, in applying Laruelles concept of philofiction. Through applying resources of Continental philosophy to Western Buddhism, A Critique of Western Buddhism suggests a possible practice for our time, an "anthropotechnic", or religion transposed from its seductive, but misguiding, idealist haven. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Glenn Wallis is an independent scholar and Director of Incite Seminars in Philadelphia, USA. He has taught at several universities, including Brown University, USA, and the University of Georgia, USA. His books include Cruel Theory/Sublime Practice: Toward a Revaluation of Buddhism (2012) and Mediating the Power of Buddhas (2001). Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgementsPart OneIntroduction: Raise the Curtain on the Theater of Western Buddhism!1. The Snares of Wisdom2. Specters of the Real3. First Names of the Buddhist RealPart Two4. Non-Buddhism5. Immanent PracticePart Three6. Buddhofiction7. Meditation in RuinBibliographyIndex Review Having read through the book a second time I can say without hesitation that A Critique of Western Buddhism is one of the most important books ever written on the subject of Buddhism—certainly the most important in the decades since Buddhism has established itself as an ideological resident here in the West. * The Failed Buddhist *The single most important book of contemporary Buddhist philosophic reflection. Wallis critique masterfully addresses the twinned questions central to contemporary Buddhism: What use is being made of Buddhism today? and What use is Buddhism today? * Richard K. Payne, Yehan Numata Professor of Japanese Buddhist Studies, Institute of Buddhist Studies, USA *It is a very rare and precious thing to find a book such as this, which engages as deeply with religious materials as it does with the philosophical. Glenn Wallis brings together resources from Continental philosophy, namely François Laruelles non-philosophy, and concepts and ideas from Buddhism to carry out a A fecund project that grows in the ruins of our philosophical and religious pretensions and arrogance." * Anthony Paul Smith, Associate Professor of Philosophical Theology, La Salle University, USA *Glenn Wallis Critique of Western Budism is one of the rare examples of non-philosophy applied on a specific subject area, next to Anthony Paul Smiths non-philosophical environmental studies, John OMaoilearcas animal studies as well non-Marxism. It proves that non-philosophy is praxis grounded rather than being self-sufficient system of philosophical diagnostics. Wallis brilliant analysis demonstrates that radicalized Buddhism establishes a perfect homology with non-philosophy, both in form and in substance. * Katerina Kolozova, Professor of Philosophy and Gender Studies, University American College, Macedonia *Wallis Critique is a bold commentary and analysis of Western Buddhism that runs against the mainstream. His central arguments are convincing and should certainly enter into discussions of "mindfulness" practices and adaptions of Buddhism in Western societies. This book will challenge the thinking and practice of many readers, make some uncomfortable, but will be a life preserver for others. * Stuart W Smithers, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Puget Sound, USA *It is safe to say that this book is not for the faint-hearted. Not only does it force the reader to query with honest dedication into the depths of a vast living tradition, Buddhism, which has chunky ancient roots and innumerableold and new branches as well; it also obliges one to come up to par with the demands of current Continental philosophy, namely, that of the non-philosophy of François Laruelle. ... Walliss endeavor has produced a seminal critical text that asks more profound questions and comes up with more promising answers than most of what we could find in the past half-centurys literature on Buddhism in the West. * Religious Studies Review * Promotional An innovative critique of Buddhism, which thinks through Buddhist concepts using the tools of Continental philosophy. Review Quote Wallis Critique is a bold commentary and analysis of Western Buddhism that runs against the mainstream. His central arguments are convincing and should certainly enter into discussions of "mindfulness" practices and adaptions of Buddhism in Western societies. This book will challenge the thinking and practice of many readers, make some uncomfortable, but will be a life preserver for others. Promotional "Headline" An innovative critique of Buddhism, which thinks through Buddhist concepts using the tools of Continental philosophy. Feature The first non-apologetic critique of Buddhism Details ISBN1350155217 Author Glenn Wallis Pages 232 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1350155217 ISBN-13 9781350155213 Publication Date 2020-03-19 Format Paperback Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Subtitle Ruins of the Buddhist Real Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 294.3091821 Short Title A Critique of Western Buddhism Language English UK Release Date 2020-03-19 NZ Release Date 2020-03-19 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-03-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127012510;
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Book Title: A Critique of Western Buddhism: Ruins of the Buddhist Real
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Author: Glenn Wallis
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