The Yogasutra of Patanjali : A New Introduction to the Buddhist Roots of the Yoga System Paperback / softback
by Pradeep P. (Departments of Philosophy and Pali, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Ind Gokhale
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This book offers a systematic and radical introduction to the Buddhist roots of PÄtañjala-yoga, or the Yoga system of Patañjali.
By examining each of 195 aphorisms (sÅ«tras) of the YogasÅ«tra and discussing the YogabhÄá¹£ya, it shows that traditional and popular views on PÄtañjala-yoga obscure its true nature.
The book argues that Patañjali’s Yoga contains elements rooted in both orthodox and heterodox philosophical traditions, including SÄá¹…khya, Jaina and Buddhist thought.
With a fresh translation and a detailed commentary on the YogasÅ«tra, the author unearths how several of the terms, concepts and doctrines in Patañjali’s Yoga can be traced to Buddhism, particularly the Abhidharma Buddhism of Vasubandhu and the early YogÄcÄra of Asaá¹…ga.
The work presents the YogasÅ«tra of Patañjali as a synthesis of two perspectives: the metaphysical perspective of SÄá¹…khya and the empirical–psychological perspective of Buddhism.
Based on a holistic understanding of Yoga, the study explores key themes of the text, such as meditative absorption, means, supernormal powers, isolation, Buddhist conceptions of meditation and the interplay between SÄá¹…khya and Buddhist approaches to suffering and emancipation.
It further highlights several new findings and clarifications on textual interpretation and discrepancies.
An important intervention in Indian and Buddhist philosophy, this book opens up a new way of looking at the Yoga of Patañjali in the light of Buddhism beyond standard approaches and will greatly interest scholars and researchers of Buddhist studies, Yoga studies, Indian philosophy, philosophy in general, literature, religion and comparative studies, Indian and South Asian Studies and the history of ideas.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages, 35 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/05/2020
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- ISBN:9780367456702
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages, 35 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/05/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367456702