Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha's Path

by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

Paperback, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

294.3444

Publication

Wisdom Publications (2001), 288 pages

Description

Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. HTML:In the same engaging style that has endeared him to readers of Mindfulness In Plain English, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into each step of the Buddha's most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering: the noble eightfold path. With generous and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, to find right livelihood, and to cultivate loving-friendliness in relationships with parents, children, and partners, as well as tools to overcome all the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who's only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help you bring the heart of the Buddha's teachings into every aspect of your life. A Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards finalist (Spirituality/Inspirational).… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member vibrantminds
Eight steps are discussed to help follow the Buddha’s path. The steps offer insight and a guideline to lead to the ultimate goal of enlightenment. The steps listed are: Skillful Understanding, Thinking, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration. If followed correctly the
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burdens of every day life will be dealt with and handled and a sense of happiness and contentment will take the place of such negative feelings only allowing positive thoughts to enter and linger.
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LibraryThing member anthonywillard
This is a pragmatic manual for day-to-day Buddhist practice following the traditional eight steps proposed by the Buddha. The steps are interpreted for contemporary westerners in an engaging, subtle, and good-humored manner. Practicality is emphasized. I go back to this book a lot. Lots of good
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suggestions. Constructive attitude.
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LibraryThing member johnverdon
An excellent beginner's guide to meditation

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2001

Physical description

288 p.; 6 inches

ISBN

0861711769 / 9780861711765
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