Nirvana Without a Creator: The Real Theology of Buddhism
Is Buddhism an atheistic religion-or something far more profound?
This groundbreaking book offers a deep investigation into one of the most debated questions in world spirituality. Nirvana Without a Creator takes readers on a journey through the philosophical, psychological, and cosmological dimensions of Buddhism, from its earliest scriptures to its modern secular adaptations.
Drawing from the Tevijja Sutta, Theravāda and Mahāyāna traditions, and even mindfulness movements of the West, this book uncovers how Buddhism reimagines the divine-not as an all-powerful Creator but as something internal, symbolic, and transformative.
Explore:
The Buddha's rejection of a Creator God
The pantheon of devas, bodhisattvas, and wrathful deities
Karma, rebirth, and merit through traditional and psychological lenses
How modern secular Buddhists reinterpret core doctrines
The Middle Way beyond belief and disbelief
Whether you're a spiritual seeker, a practicing Buddhist, or a curious skeptic, Nirvana Without a Creator is a revelatory guide that challenges assumptions and deepens understanding. Discover how Buddhism balances myth and reason, ritual and insight, devotion and doubt.
Buddhism and atheism, Buddhist cosmology, secular Buddhism, karma and rebirth, Theravāda vs Mahāyāna
Unlock the mind. Meet the divine within. Walk the path to awakening.
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