Revamp - by Winton Higgins (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>In <em>Revamp</em>, Winton Higgins tracks the emergence of secular Buddhism with a focus on today's climate emergency and intensifying social injustice that cry out for radical socioeconomic and political change based on an ethics of care.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A living tradition, Buddhism began as a way of working with the difficulties we all face as mortal, vulnerable, conscious beings. Its founder imbued this practice with an ethic of care, and teachings we can use today to interpret our experience and as a guide to full human flourishing.</p><p><br></p><p>Since the Buddha's death, the dharma has been expressed in many ways in different cultural settings, and often these border crossings enriched it. But when the dharma appeared in religious guise, it became burdened with cosmic beliefs, its practice regimented, and was used as an instrument of social control, stifling the freedom at its heart.</p><p><br></p><p>Secularity encourages a search for the good life in today's circumstances, not as prescribed by timeless myths. As part of the process of the dharma putting down roots in the west, secular Buddhism offers the vitality of the early dharma, free of religious distortions.</p><p><br></p><p>Winton Higgins tracks the emergence of secular Buddhism with a focus on today's climate emergency and intensifying social injustice that cry out for radical socioeconomic and political change. The ethic of care that underpins a creative dharma practice, he suggests, calls on us to bring our training to bear on these urgent tasks.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Written with great intelligence, care and wit, <em>Revamp</em> is the most comprehensive account of secular Buddhism currently available. Ranging from the transformative inner experience of mindfulness to the social and political challenges of dharmic citizenship, Winton Higgins weaves the many diverse threads of contemporary Buddhist practice into a compelling whole. <em>Revamp</em> is an inspiring example of critical and creative thinking about the most pressing issues facing humanity in our time.</p><p>- <strong>Stephen Batchelor</strong>, author of <em>After Buddhism</em></p><p><br></p><p>A welcome read for both secular Buddhist practitioners and the curious, the author elucidates the emergence, context and meeting of cultures that secular Buddhism builds on. He presents a fresh perspective on mindfulness meditation, offering us choices of how and what to practise, inviting us to take on 'the active responsibilities of dharmic citizenship', particularly now when we face the twin crises of global warming and globalised social injustice.</p><p>- <strong>Lorna Edwards</strong>, Bodhi College participant, Cymru Wales</p><p><br></p><p>Winton Higgins has a crucial role in helping us understand the meaning and value of a secular dharma. <em>Revamp</em> reveals his unmatched ability to provide us with a lucid, nuanced account of the historical roots and key philosophical ideas of secular Buddhism. At the same time, he insightfully explores the practices which promote human flourishing in this world: a non-formulaic approach to insight meditation, the creation of democratic communities of practitioners, and progressive political activism to confront the challenges of climate change and economic injustice.</p><p>- <strong>Mike Slott</strong>, Secular Buddhist Network, New York</p><p><br></p><p>It is a pleasure to go on a journey with Winton Higgins from the roots of secular Buddhism as a synthesis of western philosophical influences and Asian Buddhism, to the necessary pragmatic process of change in traditional Buddhism towards a useful, liveable, and valuable Buddhism for present-day people. Winton encourages us to become the person we want to be, to tackle the ills in our society, and to strengthen values that already exist.</p><p>- <strong>Saskia Graf</strong>, meditation teacher, Buddha-Stiftung für säkularen Buddhismus, Heidelberg</p><p><br></p><p>Winton Higgins offers a captivating discussion of the emergence of secular Buddhism, weaving together early Buddhist texts with contemporary influences by scholars, novelists, which he builds on in thoughtful and insightful ways. An experienced teacher and practitioner, he addresses critical issues of understandings and of practice, tackling the limiting effects of celibate monasticism and gender politics.</p><p>- <strong>Suzanne Franzway</strong>, secular dharma practitioner and emeritus professor of gender studies, Adelaide, South Australia</p><p><br></p><p><em>Revamp</em> is a short book of incredible depth and insight into secular Buddhism, one that not only tracks the movement's past along wider cultural and social currents, but also provides pointers to its exciting future. Finally, <em>Revamp</em> meets the challenge introducing people to secular Buddhism in a way that is accessible, understandable, and requires no knowledge of 'traditional' Buddhism.</p><p>- <strong>Alex Carr</strong>, One Mindful Breath, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand</p><p><br></p><p>Though making careful connections with western and eastern philosophy and psychology, Winton Higgins continually challenges dearly held views that have underpinned much of western Buddhism. If, like myself, you are not scholarly - hang in there! Reading this book takes effort, but it's well worth it. His words are nectar to my heart and mind: I will read them often.</p><p>- <strong>Nelly Kaufer</strong>, lead teacher, Pine Street Sangha, Portland, Oregon</p><br>
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