The Eightfold Path is the most widely known formulation of the Buddha's teaching. It is ancient, reaching back to the Buddha's very first discourse, and it is highly venerated as a unique treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The teaching of the Eightfold Path challenges us to grasp the implica
The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path
β Scribed by Bhikshu Sangharakshita
- Publisher
- Windhorse Publications;Booksource
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Series
- Buddhist Wisdom for Today
- Edition
- Rev. ed
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
The Noble Eightfold Pathβthe Buddhaβs first teachingβis a timeless truth. One starts with a vision, a moment of insight, then transformation of thoughts, and follows in the light of that truth.
This teaching is explored in relation to every aspect of life and is a treasury of wisdom and practical guidance. The reader is taken deeper than in most introductions, while always remaining practical, inspiring, and accessible. This is the first in a new series, Buddhist Wisdom for Today.
Sangharakshitais a leading Western Buddhist teacher and a popular author of more than thirty books on Buddhism.
β¦ Subjects
Religion;Buddhism;Philosophy;Nonfiction;Spirituality
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Cover; Copyright; CONTENTS; About the Author; Preface; Abbreviations; The Way to the End of Suffering; Right View; Right Intentions; Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood; Right Effort; Right Mindfulness; Right Concentration; The Development of Wisdom; Epilogue; Notes; Appendix: A Factorial A