The understanding of the nature of reality is the insight upon which the Buddha was able to achieve his own enlightenment. This vision of the sublime is the source of all that is enigmatic and paradoxical about Buddhism. In Verses from the Center, Stephen Batchelor explores the history of this concept and provides readers with translations of the most important poems ever written on the subject, the poems of 2nd century philosopher Nagarjuna.

Stephen Batchelor is a former monk in the Tibetan and Zen traditions and the author of the national bestseller Buddhism Without Beliefs. He lectures and conducts meditation retreats worldwide, and is a contributing editor for Tricycle.

Preface

Intuitions of the Sublime

Verses from the Center Walking Seeing Body Space Addiction Birth Actors Already Fire Before Anguish Change Connection Essence Life Acts Self Time Disappearance Buddhanature Awakening Nirvana Contingency Opinion

Afterword Appendix Notes Glossary Bibliography