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Why do we suffer? Is there a purpose to our pain? Noting that human beings have wrestled with such questions for thousands of years, Phillip Moffitt has found answers for his own life in Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Reflecting on his own journey from Esquire magazine editor-in-chief to Buddhist meditation teacher, Moffitt provides a fresh perspective on the Buddha's ancient wisdom, showing how to move from suffering to new awareness...
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"We spend so much time in pursuit of happiness-trying to purchase it, experience it, meditate our way towards it-but happiness is elusive and doesn't last. According to the teachings of the Buddha, this is not a problem! As Cuong Lu writes, "suffering is not a problem to be solved. It is a truth to be recognized." Happiness is Overrated invites us to look deeply at the truths in our lives-not glossing over or denying our suffering-and focus on the...
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"The Buddha's profound teachings on the four noble truths are illuminated by a Tibetan master simply and directly, so that readers gain an immediate and personal understanding of the causes and conditions that give rise to suffering as well as the spiritual life as the path to liberation. The Four Noble Truths begins with an excellent elucidation of the nature of the mind and its role in creating the happiness we all seek. Lama Zopa Rinpoche then...
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People possess an innate desire to seek happiness and to overcome suffering. The reason why Buddha emphasized the development of a profound insight into the nature of suffering is because there is an alternative, there is a way out, there is a possibility of freedom from that suffering.
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"In Tea and Cake with Demons, Adreanna Limbach shares a down-to-earth, often humorous, and delightfully insightful discussion of Buddhism through the lens of modern life. Using The Four Noble Truths and The Eightfold Path as your guide, Adreanna shares meditation practices, personal anecdotes, and traditional Buddhist tales that will help you learn to befriend all of yourself - even those pesky demons - and realize your fundamental, untouchable, and...
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"Esta recopilación de enseñanzas acerca de las Cuatro Nobles Verdades, fundamento de la filosofía budista y de su correcta práctica en la vida cotidiana, ofrece la posibilidad de profundizar en una doctrina que cada vez suscita mayor interés en las sociedades occidentales, ya que propone una visión más espiritual de la vida, más humana y tolerante."--Page 4 of cover.
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The Four Noble Truths are the Buddha's core teachings and represent the essence of what he realized when he became enlightened. They are universal truths that point to the underlying nature of all existence, and in particular the human condition. As long as we do not clearly understand the true nature of existence, we will continue to experience suffering. However, it is possible for us to realize liberation by practicing the middle way described...
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The way we think about weath and livelihood affects our personal experience and our world dramatically. Yet we rarely contemplate the heart of prosperity, which may be why it feels like we are struggling personally, and accelerating toward crisis globally. The Four Noble Truths illuminate the foundation of a wealthy outlook, which makes economic life more workable and creates a better world at the same time.
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