Thunderbolt Cleaving the Mind

By Rev Alan Cicco

The Thunderbolt Cleaving the Mind is an approach to Buddhism not seen in a long time. It is a walk through Dharma views on many topics like the universe, heaven and hell, movement and martial arts, plus many more. Reverend Cicco looks at Buddhism from the view of utilitarianism and not just the monk and nun, householder dichotomy. He lays out a Path for anyone to walk wherein they can reach the pinnacle of Buddhist thought and also the shores of Nirvana. One aspect of the Path is it's name, Mizra Buddhism. Founded by Reverend Cicco himself to lay out a direction to adherents to walk and find release from life's sufferings and questions. The name means mixed or mingled wherein Reverend Cicco, through his training in the major Dharma branches, finds the thread each has in the Dharma and mixes them into a cohesive Path.The book is a walk through daily life philosophy and how we can, as Buddhists, truly adhere to the Path without having conflict of ideals of modern life. It is not a staunch stand off with modern life but a way to meld the two together without ending up slipping from the Dharma view we need in our lives. The Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path are looked at in detail to show exactly how we thrive on the Path in modern life.If you're looking to see your Dharma practice in a new light then this title is for you as it puts first and foremost the ideals of Buddhism in the limelight and not just stuffy old philosophy but something alive and easily applied in day to day modern life. The Path is definitely a Mahayanist approach to the Dharma and it is explained in detail how we can adhere to the Bodhisattva way and become Buddhas in our own light.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1517512182
• ISBN13: 9781517512187
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.4" x 5.0"