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.

INTRODUCTION	viii
LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA	1
Man, myth and legend	2
Siddhartha's journey	7
Enlightenment	11
The great physician	15
The chain of causation	21
The Four Noble Truths	25
Dharma	33
Schools and teachers	39
SKILLS FOR LIFE	47
Living well	49
Generosity	51
Morality	55
Renunciation	59
Wisdom	63
Energy	67
Patience	69
Truthfulness	73
Resolution	75
Loving kindness	79
Equanimity	83
MIND AND HEART	87
Meditation	89
Awareness	93
Inner peace	97
Emptiness	99
Choicelessness	103
Compassion	105
Fortitude	107
Wholeheartedness	109
Suffering	113
Delusion	115
Non-attachment	119
Happiness	123
FINDING THE PATH	127
Aspiration	129
Learning	135
The lessons of experience	139
Devotion	143
Gratitude	149
The Middle Way	151
Karma	153
Buddha-nature	155
Nirvana	157
PLANET AND COSMOS	159
TIME	161
Impermanence	165
Samsara	169
Nature	173
The animal kingdom	177
THE GLOBAL FAMILY	179
Self and others	181
Relationships	185
Service	187
Peace	189
Government	191
Charity	193
Glossary	196
Further reading	201