The Four Noble Truths

Name: The Four Noble Truths
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781559390279
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By Ven. Lobsang Gyatso

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After his enlightenment, the Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths—the foundation and essence of all forms of Buddhism. The first truth diagnoses the nature of our existential illnesses and neuroses. The second explores their causes and conditions for arising. The third shows that the causes of our problems can be removed and that we can be free of suffering. The fourth reveals the paths Buddhism offers to realise that goal. This succinct presentation offers a very clear introduction to the Buddha's core teaching, emphasising a pragmatic spiritual path that works directly with everyday experience to fundamentally transform the practitioner.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in Religion & Spirituality, especially those seeking a clear and concise introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice.

The first teaching of the Buddha and the foundation teaching for all forms of Buddhism.

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After his enlightenment, the Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths—the foundation and essence of all forms of Buddhism.

The first truth diagnoses the nature of our existential illnesses and neuroses. The second explores their causes and conditions for arising. The third shows that the causes of our problems can be removed and that we can be free of suffering. The fourth includes the many paths Buddhism offers to realise that goal.

The Buddha has shown that the spiritual path is pragmatic and works directly with everyday experience in order to fundamentally transform the practitioner.

The Four Noble Truths is a succinct and very clear introduction to the Buddha's core teaching.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781559390279

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1994

Country: United States

Imprint: Snow Lion Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 96

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Non-Fiction Penguin Books Religion & Spirituality Ven. Lobsang Gyatso

About the Author

Ven. Lobsang Gyatso was born in Kham province Tibet in 1928 and educated at Drepung Monastic University. In 1973, with the blessing of H.H.the Dalai Lama, he founded the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala, where he has been the Director since its inception. He lectured in many countries and authored numerous books and articles.