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 Analysis of the Noble Eightfold Path; Recommended Readings.
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This book offers a clear, concise account of the Eightfold Path prescribed to uproot and eliminate the deep underlying cause of suffering-ignorance. Each step of the path is believed to cultivate wisdom through mental training, and includes an enlightened and peaceful middle path that avoids extremes. The theoretical as well as practical angles of each of the paths-right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration-are illustrated through examples from contemporary life. The work's final chapter addresses the Budd.
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Noble Eightfold Path : Way to the End of Suffering.
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Buddhism.
Buddhism.
RELIGION-- Buddhism-- General (see also PHILOSOPHY-- Buddhist)