The Buddha's Path
By Nina van Gorkom, published on April 15th 1994, ISBN 1 897633 12 2,
160 pages, paperback, 210mm x 148mm, price£ 7.95, $ 11.95.
Key Points:
- Demonstrates the way in which the Buddhist teachings can be applied to daily life.
- Addresses the question of why we suffer and the solution to suffering.
- Helps to understand the meaning of meditation.
- Illustrates with many quotes from the original scriptures (The Pali Tipitaka).
Description:
An Introduction to the doctrine of Theravada Buddhism for those who have no previous knowledge. The four noble Truths - suffering - the origin of suffering - the cessation of suffering - and the way leading to the end of suffering - are explained as a philosophy and a practical guide which can be followed in todays world.
Contents:
Introduction-The truth of suffering-The truth of non-self-The mind-Deeds and their results-Good deeds and a wholesome life-Meditation and The eightfold Path-Glossary-Index.
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