I am not much of a reader but maybe I will read that book!  It sounds like it penetrates. 

Angulimala story is a famous one. The water used to wash the feet of Angulimala is also said to be very powerful and protective. There is a story where Bhikku Angulimala was recognized by the villagers and they circled him and beat him with sticks. Angulimala was full of remorse for his previous misdeeds and did not resist. Other monks or the Buddha came and told the villagers of the reform of Angulimala and the beating was stopped. 

Buddha stressed virtue. Without it one cannot reach the final goal. One is told to:

Do only good deeds.

Refrain from all evil deeds.

Purify the mind.

Patanjali also lists yama and niyama as the base for practice. Some students accept and honor this while others regard it is optional. I’ve come to think that without development and adherence to virtue one could probably master the psychic mystic skills but until one perfects virtue the liberation described by Buddha as nibbana, eternal peace, would not be possible. 

Your experiences with Buddhist teachings are really interesting, Ani. For me, nothing is lacking in Buddhas path of practice. It gives immediate results and is timeless.