In the same engaging style that has endeared him to readers of Mindfulness In Plain English, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into each step of the Buddha's most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering: the noble eightfold path. With generous and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, to find right livelihood, and to cultivate loving-friendliness in relationships with parents, children, and partners, as well as tools to overcome all the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who's only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help you bring the heart of the Buddha's teachings into every aspect of your life.
Author(s): Henepola (Bhante) Gunaratana
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 289
Contents......Page 6
Publishers’ Acknowledgment......Page 9
Acknowledgments......Page 10
List of Abbreviations......Page 12
Introduction......Page 16
Step 1 Skillful Understanding......Page 40
Step 2 Skillful Thinking......Page 72
Step 3 Skillful Speech......Page 106
Step 4 Skillful Action......Page 124
Step 5 Skillful Livelihood......Page 148
Step 6 Skillful Effort......Page 164
Step 7 Skillful Mindfulness......Page 208
Step 8 Skillful Concentration......Page 238
The Promise of the Buddha......Page 262
Suggested Further Reading......Page 272
Index......Page 276
About the Author......Page 282
