3 papers in the library · 21 citations · publishing 1977-1993
Zen and the Way of the Sword September 9, 1993 Winston L. King
Abstract Meditation has always been an integral Part of Buddhist doctrine and practice, though followed in varying degrees and in differing forms in the several Buddhist traditions. In those countries dominated by the Buddhist Theravada tradition, it is termed dhyäna and has been presumed to be the somewhat exclusive property of the monks who have foresworn worldly life. Indeed, final salvation...
Philosophy East and West October 1, 1982 Harold Coward, Winston L. King 17 citations
This is a major section analyses the meditational method of Buddhaghosa, showing the interaction between Upanishadic Yogic Jhanas mode of concentration, and Buddhist vipassana insight meditation.
Journal of the American Academy of Religion 1977 Winston L. King 4 citations
The attainment of cessation (nirodha-samāpatti) is the highest meditational state possible in Theravada Buddhism. Those in this state are to all appearances dead, for it is the extinction of all feeling and perception, continuing for as long as seven days. It is seen as the actual realization of Nibbana in this life. The basic technique of this achievement is yogic. The meditator proceeds...