| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 414 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [397]-399) and index. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Discovering ancient wisdom in a modern world. We are all Buddhas ; A Tibetan prophecy ; Deconstructing the house that ego built -- Pt. 2. Walking the eight-fold path to enlightenment - the heroic journey. The four noble truths ; Wisdom training: seeing things as they are ; Step one. Right view: the wisdom of clear vision ; Step two. Right intentions: plumbing your wise Buddha-nature ; Ethics training: living a sacred life ; Step three. Right speech: speaking the truth ; Step four. Right action: the art of living ; Step five. Right livelihood: work in love made visible ; Mediation training: awareness, attention, and focus ; Step six. Right effort: a passion for enlightenment ; Step seven. Right mindfulness: keeping your eyes open ; Step eight. Right concentration: the joy of meditation -- Epilogue: Toward a western Buddhism and contemporary Dharma. |
| Subject |
Eightfold Path.
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Spiritual life -- Buddhism.
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| ISBN |
0553066951 |
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9780553066951 |
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