{"title":"Jonathan Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Gold's works invite readers into thoughtful exploration of \u003cstrong\u003espirituality and faith\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending profound insights with accessible language. His books often challenge conventional perspectives, encouraging a deeper understanding of religious traditions and their relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003ePaving the Great Way\u003c\/em\u003e, Gold offers guidance that resonates across diverse beliefs, fostering reflection and personal growth. This collection is well suited for those drawn to contemplative and meaningful spiritual journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paving-the-great-way-by-jonathan-gold-9780231168274","title":"Paving the Great Way","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Buddhist philosopher Vasubandhu (fourth–fifth century C.E.) is known for his critical contribution to Buddhist Abhidharma thought, his turn to the Mahayana tradition, and his concise, influential Yogacara–Vijñanavada texts. \u003cem\u003ePaving the Great Way\u003c\/em\u003e reveals another dimension of his legacy: his integration of several seemingly incompatible intellectual and scriptural traditions, with far-ranging consequences for the development of Buddhist epistemology and the theorization of tantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost scholars read Vasubandhu's texts in isolation and separate his intellectual development into distinct phases. Featuring close studies of Vasubandhu's \u003cem\u003eAbhidharmakosabhasya\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVyakhyayukti\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVimsatika\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTrisvabhavanirdesa\u003c\/em\u003e, among other works, this book identifies recurrent treatments of causality and scriptural interpretation that unify distinct strands of thought under a single, coherent Buddhist philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Vasubandhu's hands, the Buddha's rejection of the self as a false construction provides a framework through which to clarify problematic philosophical issues, such as the nature of moral agency and subjectivity under a broadly causal worldview. Recognizing this continuity of purpose across Vasubandhu's diverse corpus recasts the interests of the philosopher and his truly innovative vision, which influenced Buddhist thought for a millennium and continues to resonate with today's philosophical issues. An appendix includes extensive English-language translations of the major texts discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471332262124,"sku":"9780231168274","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231168274-paving-the-great-way.jpg?v=1775240037"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-gold.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}