Emptying the Rose-Apple Seat: A Day-To-Day Guide to Buddhist Meditation Methods As Taught By A Renowned Meditation Master

by Rewata Dhamma, Joseph Goldstein (Forward by)

A guide to Buddhist meditation methods: the clear exposition of the teachings in accordance with the practice. Taught by renowned meditation master Aggamahapandita Bhaddanta Dr. Rewata Dhamma. In English, with a forward by pioneering American vipassana teacher Joseph Goldstein.

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Born in Burma in 1929, Venerable Rewata Dhamma was one of the foremost scholars of Abhidhamma in modern times. He obtained his Ph.D. from Varanasi University, India, in 1967. That year he also edited and published the two-volume Abhidhammattha Sangaha, including a commentary he wrote in Hindi. For this work, he received the Kalidasa Prize from the Hindi Academy for one of the outstanding books of the year, and it still remains a university textbook in India. In 2000 the Government of Myanmar awarded him the prestigious title of Aggamahāpaṇḍita (foremost great scholar). Venerable Rewata Dhamma wrote several other important books including The First Discourse of the Buddha (1997), The Buddha and His Disciples (2001), Emptying the Rose-Apple Seat (2003), and The Buddha's Prescription (2005). He also coauthored A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma with Bhikkhu Bodhi (1993). Venerable Rewata Dhamma passed away in May 2004.

Reviews

[Louise Borda · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent read that helped me deepen my daily meditation practice.

[Katy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clear straight forward outline of many of the practices associated with vipassana meditation.