The Truth of Suffering and the Path of Liberation

The Truth of Suffering and the Path of Liberation

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The truth of life has never been better or more succinctly articulated than in the Buddha's teaching on suffering, its cause, and its cessation—the famous formulation known as the Four Noble Truths. This concise handful of words is in fact the foundation from which all subsequent Buddhist teachings grow, and upon which all of them rely. Their wisdom is as pertinent to the...more
Hardcover, 160 pages
Published April 14th 2009 by Shambhala
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Anthony
Illuminates the four noble truths in a way that's original and profound but not oversimplified.
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This is a good overview of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and how to apply the teachings and wisdom of Buddhism to everyday life.
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Reading for the IDproject's meditation teacher training
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This book explained a series of lists.
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This book quickly became more 'advanced' than I'm ready for - something it would be good to read again
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