A beautiful collection of quotations, insights and short tales which form an attractive introduction to Buddhism in all its richness and variety. Great for the newcomer and a multifaceted pick-me-up for the more experienced practitioner.
Buddhism has influenced Western thinking like no other Eastern religion. Even people who have no interest in adopting it wholeheartedly acknowledge the wisdom of its philosophical insights. 365 Ways to Live a Buddhist Life covers basic themes of universal relevance such as: the beauty of nature, good and bad karma, the importance of empathy, how to deal with stress and anxiety, how to meditate successfully, how to be happy, and the joy to be found in service to others. Alongside these "pearls" of practical advice there are "lanterns": lucid explanations of key Buddhist concepts that illuminate Buddhist belief and practice, and enlightening accounts of key moments, such as the Buddha's sermon in the Deer Park. The book itself is compact, attractive and beautifully illustrated.
Full of accessible Eastern wisdom, this book will help you to find the road to inner peace and happiness.
365 Ways to Live a Buddhist Life: Insights on Truth, Peace and Enlightenment, Dr Desmond Biddulph and Darcy Flynn (Editors), Watkins Publishing, Paperback, 216 pages, $16.95
Desmond Biddulph CBE is President of The Buddhist Society in London and Editor of their journal The Middle Way. He is a Jungian therapist with a medical practice in London, and co-author of The Teachings of The Buddha.
Darcy Flynn is a Buddhist meditation teacher and author of Buddhism and Women in The Middle Way to be published in 2021. She is co-author of The Teachings of The Buddha and director of the film The Dalai Lama's Visit.
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INTRODUCTION
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LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA
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1
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Man, myth and legend
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2
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Siddhartha's journey
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7
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Enlightenment
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11
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The great physician
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15
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The chain of causation
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21
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The Four Noble Truths
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25
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Dharma
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33
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Schools and teachers
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39
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SKILLS FOR LIFE
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47
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Living well
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49
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Generosity
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51
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Morality
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55
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Renunciation
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59
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Wisdom
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63
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Energy
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67
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Patience
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69
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Truthfulness
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73
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Resolution
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75
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Loving kindness
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79
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Equanimity
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83
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MIND AND HEART
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87
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Meditation
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89
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Awareness
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93
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Inner peace
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97
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Emptiness
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99
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Choicelessness
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103
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Compassion
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105
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Fortitude
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107
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Wholeheartedness
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109
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Suffering
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113
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Delusion
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115
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Non-attachment
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119
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Happiness
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123
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FINDING THE PATH
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127
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Aspiration
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129
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Learning
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135
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The lessons of experience
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139
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Devotion
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143
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Gratitude
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149
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The Middle Way
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151
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Karma
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153
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Buddha-nature
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155
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Nirvana
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157
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PLANET AND COSMOS
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159
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TIME
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161
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Impermanence
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165
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Samsara
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169
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Nature
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173
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The animal kingdom
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177
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THE GLOBAL FAMILY
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179
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Self and others
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181
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Relationships
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185
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Service
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187
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Peace
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189
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Government
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191
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Charity
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193
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Glossary
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196
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Further reading
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201
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