Buddhism and Thelema.

[Accipeveldare]

So i just grabbed a copy of "No Death, No fear" by Thich Nhat Hanh at my local bookstore. I have been going deep into the Thelemic system lately and i could use a little insight on how Hanh's teachings could be paired with that system.

 

[BMicic]

Thích Nhất Hạnh's Zen approach and Thelema can complement each other, though they differ in important ways. Zen emphasizes non-self (anatta) and the dissolution of attachment, whereas Thelema focuses on discovering one's unique True Will and often works within a framework of ritual, symbolism, and esoteric practice. While Thích Nhất Hạnh advocated a simple, practical path grounded in mindfulness, Thelema seeks to align desires with True Will rather than transcend them altogether.

 

[solxyz]

Yeah, they're a good complement. The difference between No Self and True Self traditions is not as big a deal as a lot of people make it out to be. They're usually getting at the same thing in different ways. A solid grounding in Buddhist practice will help one understand immediately what Crowley is going on about in his often sprawling symbolic-heavy screeds.