The Buddha's Path

By: Nina van Gorkom

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

An Introduction to the doctrine of Theravada Buddhism for those who have no previous knowledge. The four noble Truths - suffering - the origin of suffering - the cessation of suffering - and the way leading to the end of suffering - are explained as a philosophy and a practical guide which can be followed in today’s world. The author has a deep authoritative background and has already had several books on the Abhidhamma (higher teaching) published. This book explains the Buddhist doctrine in a straightforward manner but does not shy away from the ‘depth, subtlety and difficulty’ of the original teaching. Contains 50 quotations from the original Pali texts. Table of Contents: Preface: Introduction: The truth of suffering: The truth of non-self: The mind: Deeds and their results: Good deeds and a wholesome life: Mental development and meditation: The Eightfold Path: Glossary. Prior Work: Buddhism in Daily Life; The Buddha’s Path; Cetasikas; A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (translator); The Perfections Leading to Enlightenment; Lovingkindness in Buddhism; The Conditionality of life; The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena; Taking Refuge in Buddhism (translator); The World in the Buddhist Sense; Understanding Reality; Introduction to Abhidhamma; Abhidhamma in Daily Life.