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Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Henepola Gunaratana

Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness

Walking the Buddha's Path

Henepola Gunaratana

Wisdom Publications · Print & ebook · June 15, 2001

From the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English!

MeditationBuddhism - GeneralThe Pursuit of Happiness
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Who it’s for
A grounded guide to the eightfold path, connecting Buddhist teachings with ordinary challenges and choices.
Themes
The noble eightfold path, Ending suffering, Anger and loving-friendliness
Genres
Meditation, Buddhism - General, The Pursuit of Happiness

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From the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English! In his classic and engaging style, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into the noble eightfold path, the Buddha’s most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering. With easy-to-understand and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, find right livelihood, cultivate loving-friendliness, and overcome the mental hindrances that prevent happiness.

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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.

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A grounded guide to the eightfold path, connecting Buddhist teachings with ordinary challenges and choices.

Come here for

  • Practical reflections on anger, livelihood, and loving-friendliness
  • A deeper look at the path toward easing suffering

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  • Clear, specific guidance in a gentle, down-to-earth style
  • A guide suited to beginners and experienced meditators alike

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Buddhism - General52%
Meditation49%
The Pursuit of Happiness35%

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Publisher categories

  • Meditation
  • Buddhist Thought
  • Theravada Buddhism
  • Religion & Philosophy
Authors
Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Published
June 15, 2001
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The noble eightfold path · Ending suffering · Anger and loving-friendliness
Reading lane
Meditation