Matthews, Bruce — CRAVING AND SALVATION. A Study in Buddhist Soteriology.

Delhi, Sri Satguru Publications, 1994. 1st Indian edition 135 pp. cloth / linen gilt titles with dustjacket. Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica Series No. 135. Matthews examines the concept of craving in Buddhism from both a phenomenological and religious perspective. He btings to the task a critical examination of key canonical texts of the Sutta Pitaka (Nikayas) as well as extensive travel in research of the meaning of craving for contemporary Buddhists, from learned monks to lay villagers. Having established the Buddhist perspective on how craving arises, how it affects the mind, and how it can be redirected, the volume concludes with spiritual implications of craving: crucial to awareness and freedom—emancipation—is the engagement and harnessing rather than suppression of craving. Cover with few glue stains (production failure). Dustjacket shows some edgewear. Otherwise nice and clean copy.