The Book
This clear and informative guide draws on the words spoken by the Buddha to convey the true nature of Buddhist wisdom. It also features an illustrative section of texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada, a glossary of Buddhist terms and an up-to-date bibliography.
Additional Information
Subject | Religion: Buddhism |
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Pages | 184 |
Imprint | Oneworld Academic |
Table of Contents
List of IllustrationsForeword
Preface
The Buddha
1 The Buddhist Attitude of Mind
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
2 The First Noble Truth: Dukkha
3 The Second Noble Truth: Samudaya: ‘The Arising of Dukkha'
4 The Third Noble Truth: Nirodha: ‘The Cessation of Dukkha'
5 The Fourth Noble Truth: Magga: ‘The Path'
6 The Doctrine of No-Soul: Anatta
7 ‘Meditation' or Mental Culture: Bhavana
8 What the Buddha Taught and the World Today
SELECTED TEXTS
Abbreviations
Selected Bibliography
Glossary
Index