Reflections On King Solomon And The Buddha

by Ira Rosenberg irarosen@mcn.org

Thoughts on the spiritual differences between King Solomon and the Buddha, and their appoaches to suffering and living.

• Section 1
  • Chapter 01 - Introduction
  • Chapter 02 - Primordial Dissatisfaction
  • Chapter 03 - Consolations of Philosophy
  • Chapter 04 - Solomon's Discontent
  • Chapter 05 - King Solomon and the Buddha
  • Chapter 06 - Dukkha 1A
  • Chapter 07 - The Appeal Of Buddhism
  • Chapter 08 - What's Wrong With Solomon
  • Chapter 09 - Solomon On The Self
  • Chapter 10 - Rebirth
  • Chapter 11 - Rebirth as a Comforting Illusion
  • Chapter 12 - The Once Only Plan

• Section 2
  • Chapter 13 - Living in the Dukkha World
  • Chapter 14 - The Boddhisatva Ideal
  • Chapter 15 - Pallid Love and Timorous Wisdom
  • Chapter 16 - Selfless Intentions
  • Chapter 17 - Let's Stick With Onceness
  • Chapter 18 - Timing Is Everything
  • Chapter 19 - Flying Closer To Earth
  • Chapter 20 - The Cover-Up of Love and Wisdom
  • Chapter 21 - Return To Dukkha
  • Chapter 22 - Tikkun
  • Chapter 23 - Personal Engagement and Authority
  • Chapter 24 - "Love That's Only Slightly Soiled"-Cole Porter
  • Chapter 25 - Jewish Dukkha
  • Chapter 26 - Dukkha As A Friend

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